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  • Close more deals with ROI-focused lead acquisition

    Belkins is a B2B lead generation and #1 appointment setting agency helping companies build predictable pipeline through omnichannel allbound strategies. Belkins combines strategy, AI-backed outreach, and GTM expertise to drive long-term revenue growth across 50+ industries...

    Top Services:

    • Email Marketing
    • BPO
    • CRM Consulting
    • Business Consulting
    • Direct Marketing
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    Location
    Kyiv, Ukraine
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    18 Projects Listed

    Belkins Services

    • Email Marketing
    • BPO
    • CRM Consulting
    • Business Consulting
    • Direct Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Customer Support
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    • Sekisui
    • MONA Payment
    • Cengage
    • CitrusAd
    • OpenTeleHealth (OTH)
    • BinarApps
    • DonorBox
    • Simply NUC
    • Grafi AI
    • YorkTest
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    Belkins Reviews & Testimonials

    • Patrick Benasillo
      Patrick Benasillo CCO, EVP & Co-Founder at Visual Graphic Systems
      5.0★

      Lead Generation Review from Patrick Benasillo

      Belkins nailed project management. Each stage of the outbound funnel was thoroughly calculated, allowing us to use data-driven insights to make informed decisions and making sure both sides implemented strategies effectively. Communication was clear and proactive, and they maintained full transparency throughout the process. In the first month, we closed our first contract, which was a promising start. Belkins helped us build a robust sales pipeline. Currently, we have four opportunities at the proposal stage, averaging $85K, with the potential for these contracts to grow up to $150K. We didn't expect to close deals and contracts so quickly. Belkins exceeded our expectations by not only creating a solid base for future work but also securing contracts right off the bat. Their ability to deliver quick and substantial results was very impressive.

    • Rafael
      Rafael Co-CEO at Outstaff Company
      5.0★

      Appointment Setting Review from Rafael

      Belkins played a crucial role in refining our customer profile and identifying key features of our ideal buyer. It meticulously researched relevant leads to construct a targeted contact list. Our partnership with Belkins commenced in May 2023, and by February 2024, it secured 51 appointments for us. With an impressive 43% open rate and a 3.7% reply rate, we exclusively focused on the United States market and the architecture industry. Thanks to Belkins' efforts, we expanded into the Canadian market and explored opportunities in other industry sectors. Hiring Belkins as our lead generation specialist ensured a consistent influx of new clients. We were impressed with the agency's efficient strategies.

    • Allison Hill
      Allison Hill Business Development Manager at IT Services Company
      5.0★

      Lead Generation Review from Allison Hill

      Belkins helped us define our ideal customer and find the right leads. They created targeted email sequences that highlighted our value in different ways. We started our collaboration 6 months ago and Belkins set 36 appointments for us. We saw a 57% open rate and a 5-6% reply rate. We focused on the U.S. market but now we're starting to expand to Canada and some European countries.

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  • Superior Business Solutions

    Sigma Software specializes in developing software and is a globally distributed team of more than 2000 skilled IT professionals, spanning 12 countries including the USA, Sweden, UK, Canada, Israel, Singapore, UAE, Australia, Austria, Ukraine, and more. With a track record of over 20 successful years, we take...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Web Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • VR/AR
    • Business Consulting
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    Location
    Lviv, Ukraine
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    14 Projects Listed

    Sigma Software Services

    • Software Development
    • Web Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • VR/AR
    • Business Consulting
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Cybersecurity
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    • Knorr-Bremse
    • AstraZeneca
    • Volvo Penta
    • SAS
    • Fortum
    • Mindvalley
    • Aol.
    • IGT
    • Viaplay
    • DanAds
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    Sigma Software Reviews & Testimonials

    • Nikita Vershinin
      Nikita Vershinin VP of Engineering at Ankorstore
      5.0★

      Software Development Review from Nikita Vershinin

      We've partnered with Sigma Software for almost three years, and they proved to be a strong partner with whom we'll keep working. Their adaptability and willingness to get things done are unique, settingthem apart from other providers. Moreover, they demonstrate a strong sense of ownership.

    • Michael Meyer
      Michael Meyer Managing director at trendwaerts GmbH
      5.0★

      Software Development Review from Michael Meyer

      We were so positively surpised and happy about Sigmas services - as usual I might add. It is a pleasure working with their software engineers. After we provided a briefing, the effort estimation came right away. Shortly after the project started we could see first tangible results. The code quality was excellent and comprehensive. Minor feedback was implemented right away. What can I say more: 10 out of 10 points!

    • Esther Howard
      Esther Howard Founder / CEO at Bezyl
      5.0★

      Mobile App Development Review from Esther Howard

      The client is incredibly happy with Sigma's services and work. It has referred 3 other clients who also say how much they really love the team and process to get set up with the agency. Sigma is a fantastic company with excellent experienced professionals. Its experts care about quality and customer satisfaction, and they operate like the internal team's extension. (Verified via email)

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  • We help companies grow and find new customers.

    RegisTeam is a performance marketing agency that helps companies grow and find new customers...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Content Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Kharkiv, Ukraine
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed

    RegisTeam Services

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Content Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Advertising
    • eCommerce
    • CRO
    • Business Consulting
    • Digital Strategy
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    • Materna
    • Learnit
    • Muchskills
    • InDrug
    • JAC Trucks
    • Dr. Nugmanov
    • Alcon+
    • Dr. M. Kravchuk
    • Kamaz Sevice
    • Triton KZ
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    RegisTeam Reviews & Testimonials

    • Anna Kozhushko
      Anna Kozhushko Partnership Manager at NextDoorCoders
      5.0★

      PPC Review from Anna Kozhushko

      We had a great experience working with RegisTeam on Google Ads for our web development business. The team was responsive, easy to communicate with, and took time to understand our services, target clients, and the way our sales process works.They reviewed the account carefully, helped improve the campaign structure, tracking, keywords, and optimization logic. What we liked most was that their recommendations were practical and clearly explained, so we always understood what was being changed and why.The cooperation felt smooth, transparent, and professional from start to finish. RegisTeam is a reliable PPC partner, and we would be happy to recommend them for Google Ads and digital marketing projects.

    • Vlad Komovich
      Vlad Komovich BDM & Business Partnership at Peiko
      5.0★

      PPC Review from Vlad Komovich

      Great experience working with RegisTeam on our Google Ads campaigns. The team was responsive, easy to communicate with, and very attentive to the details of the project.They took the time to understand our goals, reviewed the account carefully, and helped us improve the campaign structure, tracking, and optimization process. What we appreciated most was that their recommendations were practical and clearly explained, not generic.The cooperation felt smooth and transparent from start to finish. RegisTeam is a reliable PPC partner, and we would be happy to recommend them for Google Ads and paid advertising projects.

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  • Flyaps

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.

    AI & Cloud Software Engineering

    Flyaps is an AI & cloud engineering company headquartered in New York, with delivery teams in Ukraine and Poland. For 12+ years, we've helped early-stage startups scale into unicorns and modernized legacy businesses into IT leaders...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • AI Development
    • IT Services
    • DevOps Consulting
    • Cloud Consulting
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    Location
    Dnipro, Ukraine
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    9 Projects Listed

    Flyaps Services

    • Software Development
    • AI Development
    • IT Services
    • DevOps Consulting
    • Cloud Consulting
    • Web Development
    • Staff Augmentation
    • Web Design
    • Business Consulting
    • IoT
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    • NetSpark IP & Telecom
    • MyersBiz Net
    • Yaana
    • Airbyte
    • Nextgen Clearing
    • JOIN
    • Relocate
    • Shoelace Wireless
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    Flyaps Reviews & Testimonials

    • Andrew Stetsenko
      Andrew Stetsenko Founder at GlossaryTech, backed by Dice
      5.0★

      Python Django Review from Andrew Stetsenko

      We partnered with Flyaps to build the GlossaryTech Chrome Extension from scratch, including the backend for tech terminology analysis. The goal was to help recruiters, sales professionals, and other non-technical specialists in IT quickly understand the technical terms they encounter every day.The first release shipped back in 2017, long before today's AI tools were available off the shelf. Flyaps built a custom tokenization layer on top of NLTK library to resolve the ambiguity problem - distinguishing "Go" the language from "go to the shop," or "Swift" the framework from the adjective, while also correctly recognizing multi-token terms like "Ruby on Rails" or "Amazon Web Services". It was a pragmatic, precise solution that made the extension genuinely usable from day one.The outcomes have validated that early bet. GlossaryTech now holds "Featured" status in the Chrome Web Store, has passed 25,000 downloads, and consistently serves 10,000+ weekly active users and 2,000+ daily active users. For a niche professional tool, that level of organic, sustained engagement is rare - and it traces directly back to the technical foundation Flyaps put in place.Beyond the engineering, what stood out was how Flyaps engaged with the product itself. They contributed to architecture decisions, flagged edge cases early, and treated scope conversations with honesty rather than upsell. Communication was straightforward throughout, deadlines were met, and the codebase has held up well as we've extended the product over time.I'd recommend Flyaps to anyone looking for a partner who combines solid engineering with genuine product thinking. They've been central to GlossaryTech's success and continue to be a team we trust.

    • Dariia Ryzhova
      Dariia Ryzhova Product Manager at Nextgen
      4.7★

      Software Development Review from Dariia Ryzhova

      Our collaboration with Flyaps has lasted for several major projects, of which I personally worked with them on two. I am very satisfied with the level of expertise (both technical and domain), the involvement and responsibility of the teams, and the quality of delivery. We successfully brought 2 major products to life together. Flyaps teams have diverse specializations, so I had the opportunity to attract consultants from different fields: software developers, including high-level architects, DevOps, QA, and business analysts.The teams have a modern technology stack and are experienced in Agile development. This allowed for smooth integration with internal teams and processes. It is also important to note that Flyaps provides technical consulting on demand, and this was very valuable service as well. Overall, I can recommend working with Flyaps as a reliable and high-quality partner.

    • ТОВ ХОТНАЙТС
      ТОВ ХОТНАЙТС Review from Google
      5.0★

      ТОВ ХОТНАЙТС's Review Sourced from Google

      Flyaps delivered outstanding results for our e-commerce store! They built a visually stunning and high-performing website that perfectly captures our brand. Since launching, our site speed has improved by over 60%, and we've seen a noticeable increase in our conversion rate. Their team's technical expertise is top-notch, and the new admin panel they created has made managing our operations so much easier. I am happy to recommend this team of professionals.

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  • We help startups build digital products and scale team.

    Synapse Team will help your business increase the effectiveness of your company with the help of our industry-leading outsourcing and outstaffing solutions. We make high-quality IT expansion possible by providing knowledgeable employees, adaptable service, and reduced operating expenses...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • eCommerce Development
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    Location
    Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed

    Synapse Team Services

    • IT Services
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Software Development
    • Staff Augmentation
    • Business Consulting
    • Digital Services
    • Mobile App Development
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    • 8allocate
    • AdvantiS
    • Budgetnet
    • Evolve Resorts
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    Synapse Team Reviews & Testimonials

    • Julia Nepyipyvo
      Julia Nepyipyvo Marketing and Business Representative at Incode Group
      5.0★

      IT Services Review from Julia Nepyipyvo

      Synapse Team was great to work with and super efficient and professional in delivering a quality website! We re-launched our website in hopes of creating a more cohesive brand, and Synapse Teams efforts did just that, with recommendations not just around overall website but brand strategy. I would recommend them to any firm looking to step up their website game!

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  • Spaceberry Studio

    Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.

    Subscription service for design that works

    We offer a subscription service for design that works. With clear processes, reliable delivery, and good vibes. We partner with businesses that share our energy to bring their vision to life...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Product Design
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    Location
    Kyiv, Ukraine
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed

    Spaceberry Studio Services

    • UI/UX Design
    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Product Design
    • Package Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Web Design
    • AI Development
    • Business Consulting
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    • OptimallyMe
    • OptionTracker
    • Sandi B2B
    • Obmify
    • Gorge
    • Daily Recipe
    • Farm.One
    • PeopleLogic
    • PickLang
    • Triad Studios
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  • Reliable BAS Implementation

    We help accountants, owners, and managers bring order to accounting, data, and processes. From transitioning to BAS to full support. From accounting to production: we select and implementBAS solutions for the specific tasks of your company...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    Location
    Odesa, Ukraine
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000

    Business Innovation Technology Services

    • Business Consulting
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    • HGC LUSHEV LLC
    • GAZOGON LLC
    • BIT Studio
    • Clawtech
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  • Reliable Hands-on Support

    Specializing in digital accessibility, our service combines detailed audits, manual testing, and tailored recommendations to remove barriers and improve user experience for all visitors, helping organizations achieve full WCAG compliance...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    • IT Services
    Location
    Kyiv, Ukraine
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr

    WCAG Consultant Services

    • Business Consulting
    • IT Services
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    • Construction Industry
    • Energy & Mining Industry
    • eCommerce Industry
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  • Professional search engine optimization!

    Keystone is a web studio that will help you bring your website to TOP Google, increase targeted traffic, attract new customers and increase sales. We use modern marketing tools to make your business more successful. And you - satisfied with the result of cooperation!...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • eCommerce
    • Advertising
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Lviv, Ukraine
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed

    Keystone Seo Solution Services

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • eCommerce
    • Advertising
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Design
    • Business Consulting
    • Market Research
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    • Join UP!
    • FreeDom Photostudio
    • Paradize Tour
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  • Odoo brings everything together in one system.

    The company offers Odoo services in support, development, and customization (ERP, CRM). Odoo is an all-in-one business management solution that streamlines sales, finance, HR, production, supply chain, logistics, and more. By bringing all functions into a single environment, it centralizes operations...

    Top Services:

    • CRM Consulting
    • ERP Consulting
    • Business Consulting
    Location
    Lviv, Ukraine
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $38/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000

    Codoo-ERP Services

    • CRM Consulting
    • ERP Consulting
    • Business Consulting
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    • Tus
    • auto.de
    • Termi
    • Hosberg
    • Pyrostodox
    • Resources-Group
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  • Driving Digital Transformation Through Innovation

    Rendmate is a technology innovation company that transforms bold ideas into cutting-edge digital products. With expertise in AI, blockchain, and enterprise software, we build scalable solutions that accelerate growth and redefine industries...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Software Development
    • Web Design
    • Business Consulting
    • Show more
    Location
    Kharkiv, Ukraine
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000

    Rendmate Services

    • IT Services
    • Software Development
    • Web Design
    • Business Consulting
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    • MFA of Ukraine
    • UFO Gaming
    • Mixplaces
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  • Uniting Best Microsoft Dynamics Consultants & Developers with Diverce Dynamics Projects Globally

    HireDynamicsDevelopers is a distinguished Microsoft Dynamics consulting firm based in Ukraine, offering expert enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM) development services globally. We specialize in connecting businesses with top-tier Dynamics consultants and developers...

    Top Services:

    • CRM Consulting
    • ERP Consulting
    • Big Data Analytics
    • Staff Augmentation
    • Cloud Consulting
    • Show more
    Location
    Kyiv, Ukraine
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000

    HireDynamicsDevelopers Services

    • CRM Consulting
    • ERP Consulting
    • Big Data Analytics
    • Staff Augmentation
    • Cloud Consulting
    • Business Consulting
    • HR Outsourcing
    • Managed Services
    • IT Services
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    • 42 Matters
    • 360 Living
    • Zen Chef
    • Vayomar
    • Minedea
    • 3Joyeur
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  • Turning Business Chaos Into Scalable Systems

    Yarandin Inc. helps growing businesses and operations-driven teams scale without hiring more people, by automating manual workflows and building custom digital systems that actually fit how the business works...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    Kyiv, Ukraine
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $70/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000

    Yarandin Services

    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    • IT Services
    • Business Consulting
    • DevOps Consulting
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    • Getpin
    • Greenest
    • Import4You
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  • Your reliable software development partner from MVP to IPO

    300+ realized projects15+ countries300 000 hours of development96% happy customers100% developers with Master Degree in Computer ScienceWe deliver:Apps with a deep feeling of user experienceMix of the latest technologies and skills for your web projectAwesome design of your idea...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • IoT
    • AI Development
    • Staff Augmentation
    • Show more
    Location
    Kharkiv, Ukraine
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $45/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000

    Proarea Services

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • IoT
    • AI Development
    • Staff Augmentation
    • Branding
    • Product Design
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Business Consulting
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    • McDonald's
    • Feenches
    • Home Bro
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    Proarea Reviews & Testimonials

    • Кирилл Малиновский
      Кирилл Малиновский Review from Google
      5.0★

      Кирилл Малиновский's Review Sourced from Google

      This agency made a telegram bot for my business. I was very pleased. Price, quality, terms of implementation and support after. I definitely recommend for cooperation

    • Кристина Швачка
      Кристина Швачка Review from Google
      5.0★

      Кристина Швачка's Review Sourced from Google

      ProArea Digital Agency is one of the best companies in which I have ever worked. In addition to the fact that these guys make a really cool and selling products, all team members are responsive, kind and very funny. We have no time to be bored.

    • Taras
      Taras Review from Google
      5.0★

      Taras's Review Sourced from Google

      Amazing company with great people! If you are looking for best services or solutions for your business, customers, home, life, etc. - Here is a place where you will open new horizons and find new friends through business partnership and collaboration. Amazing stuff!

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  • Ads & Analytics That Deliver Results: More Sales More Time, More Profit.

    nn.partners is an international team of paid media and analytics experts on a mission to match great businesses with great marketing.We use Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, Meta Ads, and Web Analytics to deliver more sales, more time, and more profit helping you grow faster...

    Top Services:

    • CRO
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Dnipro, Ukraine
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr

    NN.PARTNERS Services

    • CRO
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Direct Marketing
    • eCommerce
    • Video Marketing
    • Big Data Analytics
    • Business Consulting
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    • IT Industry
    • Small Business Industry
    • Commercial Industry
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