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PPC agencies in Manchester.

PPC, or pay-per-click, is paid placement on search engines and social platforms. It spans Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, Meta, LinkedIn, TikTok, and, for larger budgets, programmatic display and YouTube. In 2026 the discipline is increasingly run by AI: Performance Max, Smart Bidding, and first-party audience signals doing the heavy lifting under human strategists. This page shows every agency on AgencyIndex offering ppc in Manchester.

At a glance
  • 35 UK agencies offering ppc in Manchester
  • Part of the PPC service set
  • Indexed in Manchester
  • Reviewed 17 May 2026
Showing 25-35 of 35 ppc agencies in ManchesterAll PPC agencies
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Cheshire Online
Independent·Manchester·2-10 Employees

Cheshire Online, a Congleton-based digital marketing agency in Cheshire, distinguishes itself through its unwavering dedication to the exploration of cutting-edge digital technologies. The firm continually invests in researching fresh strategies, aiming to deliver innovative digital solutions that furnish clients with a distinct competitive advantage. More than just a provider of web design servic

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Socialtrend
Independent·Manchester·11-50 Employees

Based in Manchester, UK, Socialtrend is a leading digital advertising and social media consultancy delivering innovative solutions globally. Distinguishing itself through a unique approach to digital marketing, Socialtrend employs the latest techniques across a multitude of platforms to amplify brand visibility and interaction. This is evident in their viral campaigns such as the Roast Dinner Wrap

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Toni Marino
Independent·Manchester·2-10 Employees

Toni Marino, a specialist SEO freelancer, operates from Manchester, UK. The agency sets itself apart by crafting customised SEO solutions aligned to every individual client's specific objectives and financial plan, with a clear emphasis on generating measurable returns on investment and providing outstanding client care. Boasting over ten years of industry expertise and a successful history spanni

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Statuo
Independent·Manchester·2-10 Employees

Statuo, a Bolton-based digital marketing agency in the UK, prides itself on its distinctive methodology towards client expansion. Delivering proficiency in web development, organic and paid search tactics, along with custom web design, Statuo ensures not just outstanding aesthetics but also effective conversion into sales and leads. Their team, composed of strategists, developers, SEO experts, and

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GrowTraffic
Independent·Manchester·2-10 Employees

GrowTraffic, an esteemed digital marketing firm, hails from the heart of Yorkshire and Lancashire. This award-decorated agency distinguishes itself by emphasising transparent methods, customised strategies, and demonstrated outcomes - specialising in SEO, PPC, and customised content marketing solutions. Founded as a response to less-than-honest agencies, GrowTraffic pledges to conduct business wit

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Seek Social
Independent·Manchester·11-50 Employees

Based in Bury, UK, Seek Social Ltd is a comprehensive digital marketing agency offering an array of award-winning services. Distinguished for its SEO expertise, web development capabilities, data science acumen, PPC management, and top-notch content writing, Seek Social is your go-to partner for metric-driven business growth. With over 40 years of industry experience, the agency excels in forging

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Digital Media Team
Independent·Manchester·11-50 Employees

Digital Media Team, a Manchester-based digital marketing agency, excels in the realm of paid social, PPC & Google Ads, and email marketing, providing a strategic approach that drives optimal online growth. Tailoring each campaign to engage the correct audience precisely when it counts, this distinct brand stands out from the crowd. Moreover, they specialise in offering bespoke services such as Sho

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Red Cow Media
Independent·Manchester·11-50 Employees

Red Cow Media, a distinguished digital marketing agency, is renowned for its tailored strategies and has offices in the heart of Manchester City Centre and the UAE. With multiple awards to their name, they've honed a unique technique over many years, ensuring their campaigns align perfectly with their clients' business objectives. Their extensive service suite includes SEO, PPC, social media manag

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One Day Agency
Independent·Manchester·11-50 Employees

One Day Agency, a comprehensive integrated advertising agency in Manchester, also boasts branches in London and Warsaw. This agency stands out with its smooth convergence of creative, digital, and media services, guaranteeing the execution of high-impact campaigns devoid of knowledge gaps. Its broad service portfolio encapsulates digital marketing, out-of-home advertising, and bespoke strategies f

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Gorilla Marketing
Independent·Manchester·11-50 Employees

Gorilla Marketing is a leading digital marketing firm stationed in Manchester, recognised for its specialist in-house team adept in SEO and PPC. Distinguished by its unrivaled commitment to delivering strategic solutions that distinctly enhance client profits, the agency consistently maintains transparent communication across all project milestones. Concentrated on fuelling business growth and pro

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Embryo
Independent·Manchester·51-200 Employees

Embryo, a prestigious digital marketing agency situated in Manchester, UK, is recognised for its revolutionary approach. Celebrated for delivering top-notch SEO, PPC, social media, and digital PR campaigns, Embryo successfully captivates customers at every stage of their purchasing journey. Emphasising creativity, teamwork, and advanced technology, the agency offers exclusive insights and all-enco

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Editor's note

AgencyIndex tracks 35 ppc agencies in Manchester. The list above is filtered to that intersection and ordered with verified and featured listings first.

For the wider editor's view on ppc agencies in the UK, see the ppc service brief. For context on Manchester's marketing cluster, see the Manchester location brief. The pricing, timeline and red-flag notes below apply to ppc as a discipline; they do not change materially in Manchester.

Typical cost
10-20% of spend
or £1,000-5,000/mo retainer

Boutique / freelance £300-1,500 · Mid-market £1,500-5,000 · Network £5,000-20,000+. Hybrid models pair % of spend with a £1,500-2,500 monthly minimum. London quotes ~30% higher than regional UK.

Realistic timeline
Days to weeks
for first data, ~3 months to stabilise

Hours-2 days launch + learning · 2-6 weeks early optimisation · 6-12 weeks meaningful trend read · 3+ months stable CPA on Smart Bidding.

Red flags
6 to watch
in any pitch
  • · Pure percentage-of-spend pricing with no CPA, ROAS, or quality commitment
  • · No named Google Ads or Meta certified specialist on the account
  • · Refuses to give the brand admin access to its own ad accounts and pixels
  • · Vague attribution: can't explain GA4, view-through, or offline conversion imports
  • · Junior staff running everything from templates, no senior oversight or testing roadmap
  • · Account opens in their MCC with no path to migrate it back when the relationship ends
Frequently asked

What brands ask about ppc agencies.

The 5 questions our editors get most often, answered honestly. These apply to ppc as a discipline regardless of city.

Curated by humans

UK PPC retainers in 2026 split three ways. Boutique shops and freelancers manage smaller accounts for £300-1,500 a month. Mid-market agencies typically run £1,500-5,000. Network and enterprise specialists charge £5,000-20,000+, often as a percentage of ad spend. The percentage model usually lands between 10% and 20% of monthly media, with smaller budgets at the higher end and enterprise accounts at the lower end. London quotes around 30% above regional UK.