Straight North

Straight North

Make Every Click Count!

1001 W. 31st Street, Suite 100, Downers Grove, Illinois 60515, United States

Straight North Overview

Number of Employees
100 - 249
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Average Hourly Rate
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Year Founded
1997
Formed in 1997, Straight North is a full-service internet marketing company specializing in SEO, PPC, website design and development, email marketing and graphic design. With 100+ full-time, in house employees, we help B2B and B2C companies of all sizes generate sales leads and e-commerce revenue in the lucrative but highly competitive online marketing space.

Our consistently strong results and high client retention rate come from our collaborative business style, technical expertise, deep experience in multiple verticals, team-based campaign execution, transparent reporting and unwavering focus on maximizing client ROI.
Headquarters
1001 W. 31st Street, Suite 100, Downers Grove, Illinois 60515, United States
Other Locations
1026 Jay Street, Suite B-115, Charlotte, North Carolina 28208, United States
211 W Upper Wacker Dr, Suite 1800, Chicago, Illinois 60606, United States
400 E. Pratt Street, 8th Floor, Baltimore, Maryland 21202, United States
1440 G St. NW, Washington DC, Washington DC 20005, United States
600 Congress Ave., Austin, Texas 78701, United States
2720 17th St., Denver, Colorado 80202, United States
12655 W. Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles, California 90066, United States
349 5th Ave., New York City, New York 10016, United States

Areas of Expertise

  • Branding Expertise
  • Digital Marketing Expertise
  • PPC Expertise
  • SEO Expertise
  • Social Media Expertise
Branding Expertise
Branding Expertise
  • B2B Branding
  • Brand Design
  • Brand Messaging
  • Brand Strategy
Digital Marketing Expertise
Digital Marketing Expertise
  • B2B
  • B2C
  • SEM
PPC Expertise
PPC Expertise
  • Bing
  • Google Ads
  • YouTube
SEO Expertise
SEO Expertise
  • Link Building
  • Local Optimization
  • On-Page Optimization
  • SEO Consulting
Social Media Expertise
Social Media Expertise
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Social Media Consulting

Industries

  • Supplements
  • Pets
  • Electronics
  • Home & Garden

Client Types

  • Startups
  • Small Businesses
  • Enterprise / Corporate

Straight North Portfolio

  • Straight North - Lead Volume Through The Roof
    B2B
    Lead Volume Through The Roof
  • Straight North - From Google #6 to #1
    SEO
    From Google #6 to #1
  • Straight North - Dynamic Improvement in Leads, Traffic, Rankings
    SEO
    Dynamic Improvement in Leads, Traffic, Rankings
  • Straight North - Double-Digit Gains in Traffic and Leads
    SEO
    Double-Digit Gains in Traffic and Leads
  • Straight North - Producing Growth in Leads and Revenue
    SEO
    Producing Growth in Leads and Revenue
  • Straight North - Leveraging AI for a Solid Increase in Conversions
    PPC
    Leveraging AI for a Solid Increase in Conversions
  • Straight North - Rankings and Conversions Take Off
    Digital Marketing
    Rankings and Conversions Take Off
  • Straight North - Multiple Projects - Five Star Reviews
    B2B
    Multiple Projects - Five Star Reviews
  • Straight North - Traffic and Conversions Continue to Soar
    Digital Marketing
    Traffic and Conversions Continue to Soar
  • Straight North - #1 Rankings - When It Counts
    Local Optimization
    #1 Rankings - When It Counts
  • Straight North - New Website Generates Unexpected Up-selling Opportunities
    Web Design
    New Website Generates Unexpected Up-selling Opportunities
  • Straight North - Grove Dental Associates - PPC Case Study
    PPC
    Grove Dental Associates - PPC Case Study
  • Straight North - Acieta - Website Case Study
    Web Design
    Acieta - Website Case Study
  • Straight North - Earthwise Environmental - Website Case Study
    Web Design
    Earthwise Environmental - Website Case Study
  • Straight North - Pro Stock Hockey - PPC Case Study
    PPC
    Pro Stock Hockey - PPC Case Study
  • Straight North - Go Fan Yourself - Website Case Study
    Web Design
    Go Fan Yourself - Website Case Study
  • Straight North - RevPart - SEO Case Study
    SEO
    RevPart - SEO Case Study
  • Straight North - Premiere Works - SEO Case Study
    SEO
    Premiere Works - SEO Case Study

Straight North Reviews

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  • Beth Whelan

    Beth Whelan

    Marketing Manager at Current Midwest

    SEO for Electrical Products Supplier
    Project Type: SEO
    Review Date: 1 December, 2022
    The SEO efforts by Straight North have significantly improved the client’s brand awareness. The client has seen a 70% increase in website traffic and a 233% increase in conversions. Their support has led to more qualified inbound leads and increased revenue. They're also fantastic communicators.
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  • Delanie Olsen

    Delanie Olsen

    Marketing Specialist at Total Event Resources

    SEO Support for Experiential Marketing Agency
    Project Type: SEO
    Review Date: 26 November, 2022
    They have a wide variety of in-house talent, which has proven to be beneficial.
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  • Zach Orrantia

    Zach Orrantia

    Marketing Coordinator at Hoffman Southwest

    SEM Support & Web Design for Pipeline Service Provider
    Project Type: Web Design
    Review Date: 22 November, 2022
    They’ve been willing to learn about the niche industry and offer an attentive project management style to ensure that they deliver the best results.
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  • Todd McClamroch

    Todd McClamroch

    VP of Marketing at Affy Tapple & Mrs. Prindable's

    SEM Support for Confection Retail Brand
    Project Type: SEO
    Review Date: 18 November, 2022
    Scaling up and down to accommodate the seasonal market, the team’s flexibility has contributed to two years of record sales performance. Their ability to understand the needs and unique operational style of the business allowed them to provide the account an appropriate amount of attention.
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  • Bryan O'Connell

    Bryan O'Connell

    CEO at Meras Water Solutions

    SEM for Full-Service Water Treatment Provider
    Project Type: PPC
    Review Date: 14 November, 2022
    The quality of their work has been excellent.
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  • Colton Mandell

    Colton Mandell

    CIO at EnviroTech

    Web Redesign & Digital Marketing for Chemical Manufacturer
    Project Type: Web Design
    Review Date: 10 November, 2022
    Straight North's services have improved EnviroTech's Google rankings and generated more leads. Both the internal team and customers appreciated the professional-looking and easy-to-use website. The team responded quickly, offering detailed monthly reports and giving valuable advice. (Verified via email)
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  • Richard Miller

    Richard Miller

    CEO at Legacy Recovery Center

    Web Development for In-Patient Behavioral Health Center
    Project Type: Website Development
    Review Date: 5 November, 2022
    Legacy was pleased with all of its interactions with Straight North, whose quality of work was outstanding. (Verified via email)
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  • Val Tika

    Val Tika

    Senior Marketing Manager at LiquiTech

    SEM Support for Water Treatment Provider
    Project Type: SEO
    Review Date: 31 October, 2022
    Qualified leads increased due to Straight North’s skilled expertise. Their communication style was also noteworthy. Customers can expect a transparent and professional partnership.
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  • Denis Tan

    Denis Tan

    Director of Marketing at Graphic House

    SEO & Digital Marketing for Custom Sign Design Company
    Project Type: SEO
    Review Date: 27 October, 2022
    They're an SEO company that truly cares about their clients.
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  • Leo Shapiro

    Leo Shapiro

    Owner at Perfect Rubber Mulch

    Digital Marketing for Rubber Mulch Company
    Project Type: Digital Marketing
    Review Date: 24 October, 2022
    They make sure we’re getting a cost-effective ROI for the advertising dollars we spend.
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Straight North Team Bios

  • Director of Content Strategy
    Brad Shorr
    Director of Content Strategy
    Brad Shorr is the Director of Content Strategy at Straight North. He has more than 25 years of sales and marketing experience. Brad is a skilled content strategist, social media marketer and SEO copywriter. Throughout his career, he's been featured on top online publications, including Moz & Forbes.
  • Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
    David Duerr
    Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
    David Duerr has extensive business experience as a successful entrepreneur, senior manager and venture capitalist. His primary focus has been in the marketing services industry and with high growth business models. He has significant experience in the areas of strategy, operational management.
  • President, Chief Creative Officer
    Kevin Duffy
    President, Chief Creative Officer
    A self-motivated entrepreneur, Kevin has experience working with multinational companies, local startups and everything in between. He has helped to guide the marketing, creative direction and strategic development of hundreds of companies in a wide variety of industries.
  • Chief Strategy Officer
    Joseph Cahill
    Chief Strategy Officer
    As Straight Norths Chief Strategy Officer, Joe Cahill provides business leadership and strategy development for our company and clientele. He has an extensive background in entrepreneurial guidance, marketing, sales, product planning and operations management.
  • Chief Operating Officer
    Aaron Wittersheim
    Chief Operating Officer
    As Chief Operating Officer at Straight North, Aarons focus is on Internet marketing services, website service and technology. He provides a critical link between technology and strategic Internet marketing by ensuring that the agency maintains the technical efficiency.
  • Vice President, Sales
    Ian Stevenson
    Vice President, Sales
    Ian brings 10 years of ground-up Internet marketing experience to his leadership role in directing Straight Norths new business acquisition activities. His thorough understanding of real-world marketing challenges enables him to take a consultative approach with prospective clients.

Straight North Clients

  • Pro Stock Hockey
  • BluePay
  • Grove Dental Associates