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Expert Chicago PPC Agency

Eliminate the blind spots in your ad spend. Stop burning budget on hunches. As a performance-focused Chicago PPC agency, we bring absolute transparency to your ROI. We partner with businesses from The Loop to Fulton Market, replacing speculation with precision strategies that drive measurable profit.

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Trusted by Chicago’s Leading Brands, Scaleups, and Enterprises

With clients spanning hundreds of niche industries, BSA is the Chicago PPC agency that powers ambitious startups to global enterprises through performance-driven marketing.

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Our Chicago PPC Services

As a leading Chicago PPC agency, we deliver scalable solutions and revenue growth for brands by doing the following;

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Google Ads

Capture high-intent customers the moment they search. We build search campaigns that target specific buyer keywords, ensuring you dominate the top of the search results for competitive terms in the Chicago market.
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LinkedIn Ads

Target decision-makers in Chicago’s booming sectors. We utilize LinkedIn’s precise professional targeting to put your brand directly in front of C-suite executives and procurement officers.
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Facebook Ads

Scale your reach with visual storytelling. We leverage advanced audience segmentation and retargeting to engage users on the world’s largest social platform, driving brand awareness and conversions.
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Instagram Ads

Engage Chicago’s trend-forward consumers. We create visually arresting ad campaigns that stop the scroll, perfect for lifestyle brands, hospitality, and retail businesses looking to drive sales.
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TikTok Ads

Tap into viral potential. We create authentic, trend-driven campaigns that resonate with Chicago’s younger demographics. Perfect for CPG and lifestyle brands looking to build rapid awareness and engagement through short-form video.
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Pinterest Ads

Inspire action before the purchase. We target high-intent users planning their next project, whether it’s home renovation in the suburbs or wedding planning in the city, driving traffic to retail and service-based businesses.

Our Chicago PPC Agency Process

Our Chicago PPC services for brands and businesses are strategic and results-driven from start to finish.

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1. Audit & Strategy

We begin by examining your historical data and business KPIs. We audit your existing accounts to identify wasted spend and analyze the local competition to define a winning bid strategy.

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2. Implementation & Optimization

We execute the campaign build, setting up precise tracking pixels and granular ad groups. We launch your ads and immediately begin the optimization loop, adjusting bids, testing creatives, and refining negative keyword lists to lower costs.

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3. Scaling & Reporting

PPC never sleeps. We constantly monitor performance, scaling budget into top-performing campaigns while cutting underperformers. You receive clear, monthly reports showing exactly how much revenue and how many leads were generated.

Our Team

Team of Dreams

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Cherice McGowan

Co-Founder
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Dave McGowan

Co-Founder
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Strahil Ovcharov

VP Sales & Marketing
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Rufat Mammadyarov

Director of Production
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Autumn Gomez

Director of Human Resources
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Kara Akers

Team Lead Web Project Manager
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Geoff Petersen

Director of Business Development
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Ray Sillar

Director of Digital Strategy
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Mwange Mufumbe

Talent Acquisition Specialist
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Brett Lutchman

UX Strategist
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Joel Gobin

Lead Designer
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Kris Mitchell

Team Lead, Sr. Sales Director
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Yaira Lugo

Recruiter
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Mike Rutski

Director of Digital Strategy
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Zanele Mkhabela

Director of Business Development
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Felipe Golod

Project Manager
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Fabianna Lopez

Team Lead Marketing Specialist
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Brey Roma

Director of Business Development
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Sergey Kolesnikov

Full Stack Developer
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Victor Pimentel

UX/UI Designer
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Babafemi Adebajo

Content Writer
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Mike Noonan

Director of Business Development
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Rafael Lima

Web Maintenance Project Manager
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Orlando Gonzalez

Content Writer
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Giovan Cruz

Frontend Developer
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Carlos Gallardo

Frontend Developer
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Daniel Ghizoni

Frontend Developer

Your Chicago PPC Management Agency

Our push for excellence in our craft has not gone unnoticed. We are proud that our solutions have been recognized through prestigious industry awards, solidifying our position as a leading PPC management company in Chicago.

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Why Choose Blacksmith As Your

Reliable Chicago PPC Agency


Our Chicago PPC services ensure you appear at the top of Google immediately. We connect you with high-value prospects at the exact moment they look for your solutions in the crowded marketplace.


We help you create clear, persuasive ad copy that answers your customers’ needs instantly. This increases Click-Through Rates (CTR) and lowers your costs in Chicago’s competitive auctions.


We focus on landing page optimization. We don’t just send traffic to a homepage; we guide users to dedicated funnels designed to convert clicks into qualified leads for your Chicago business.


We are an ROI-focused Chicago PPC management agency. Our reports track the metrics that impact your revenue to show you the measurable results your business demands.


We empower your marketing team by handling tracking codes and landing page edits ourselves, so you can launch campaigns quickly without technical roadblocks holding you back.


We are committed to transparency and platform policies. We build durable accounts that protect your brand’s reputation and ensure long-term viability on platforms like Google and Meta.

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Talk to Chicago PPC Management Experts

Find out if Blacksmith is the Chicago PPC agency for you.

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Industries We Serve

We offer PPC services across a range of industries in Chicago, including;

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Finance

We run secure, high-compliance campaigns for fintech and trading firms to acquire high-value investors and clients.
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B2B Industries

We drive qualified leads for Chicago’s corporate headquarters. Our strategies focus on long sales cycles, targeting stakeholders with white papers and demos to nurture them through the funnel.
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Healthcare

We connect patients with providers. Our HIPAA-compliant campaigns for major hospital systems and private practices focus on appointment bookings and service awareness.
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Real Estate

We drive qualified buyer leads for brokerages. From luxury Gold Coast condos to suburban developments, we target high-net-worth individuals actively searching for property.
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Law Firm

We help law firms dominate the most expensive keywords. Our campaigns for personal injury and corporate law focus on high-intent terms to generate immediate case inquiries.
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Manufacturing

We drive high-value contracts for the Midwest’s production engine. Our campaigns target procurement officers and OEMs actively searching for specialized fabrication and manufacturing partners, ensuring your facility secures qualified B2B leads.

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FAQs About Chicago PPC


As a results-driven Chicago PPC agency, we focus strictly on ROI, not just clicks. We combine aggressive bid strategies with high-converting landing pages to ensure your ad spend actually turns into revenue.


The overall cost you will need to budget on PPC services in Chicago depends on your industry’s CPC. As experts, we provide custom forecasts, but generally recommend a budget that allows for sufficient data gathering to optimize your ads effectively.


Instantly. Unlike SEO, Google Ads generates traffic the moment campaigns go live. However, optimizing for peak ROI typically takes 1–3 months of data refinement.


We implement advanced tracking using GTM and pixel integration. We track every form fill, phone call, and purchase to attribute revenue directly to specific keywords and ads.


Yes. We can audit and optimize your current accounts, often finding immediate opportunities to cut wasted spend and improve performance without starting from scratch.


Yes. Asides PPC management, we also provide branding, web design and development, and SEO services to our Chicago clients to ensure their digital presence is cohesive and effective.


While we are a Chicago-based agency, our PPC services are spread across different cities in the United States, including Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, and New York City to mention a few.


Getting started is easy. The first step is to reach out to us using the contact form on our website or by scheduling a free consultation. We’ll have a brief, no-obligation call to discuss your project goals, and from there, we can develop a tailored proposal for you.

Real Results. Real Success.

“Blacksmith has been a true partner helping resolve some very complicated back-end issues with our website. I highly recommend them. And, look forward to continuing our partnership with them.”

Kevin Kutcher

Sr. Director, Marketing, JSI
“We worked with Blacksmith on the redesign and launch of our new website. The team at Blacksmith is responsive, knowledgeable and collaborative. I recommend them for your digital marketing partner!”

Kim Thompson

Director of Marketing, GeminiBio
“I’ve worked with Blacksmith over the past 4 years on 3 different website redesigns and one from scratch. They are extremely knowledgeable, easy to work with, and reliable. Grateful for their partnership!”

Megan Taylor

Marketing Manager, DCS