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3 Companies - Rankings updated: September 07, 2026

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  • WebFX

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    Digital Marketing That Drives Results® - WebFX®

    Our team of digital marketing experts has a proven track record of delivering successful campaigns that drive results for B2B enterprises. Contact us today to optimize your marketing strategy!...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    10 Projects Listed

    WebFX Services

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Direct Marketing
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    • Verizon
    • FujiFilm
    • Buffalo Wild Wings
    • Subway
    • YMCA
    • Giant
    • Penn National Gaming
    • Armstrong
    • Coldwell Banker
    • Jiffy Lube
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    WebFX Reviews & Testimonials

    • Kate Auchenbach
      Kate Auchenbach Marketing Manager at Kreamer Feed
      5.0 ★

      eCommerce Development Review from Kate Auchenbach

      Over the past few years, we have been working with WebFX on various ongoing projects surrounding our websites. They have taken our SEO from non-existent to one of the best websites throughout our time working together. They provide easy-to-understand, solutions-oriented objectives for us and can work cohesively with us to achieve those goals. I like their ability to work hand-in-hand with you and keep you informed in such an organized manner with progress reports.

    • Joshua Fetterolf
      Joshua Fetterolf Sales Manager at Koser Jewelers
      5.0 ★

      SEO Review from Joshua Fetterolf

      I have enlisted WebFX to revamp and run my digital presence. I was in way over my head in regards to SEO and Google Ads. WebFX has really helped us turn the corner and I've seen our visibility go way up.

    • Wendy W
      Wendy W COO at Select Insurance Group
      5.0 ★

      Digital Services Review from Wendy W

      The WebFX team has been committed to our success in generating leads for our specialty insurance business. Our account manager has always been responsive and has provided great resources and advice during our partnership. She celebrates our wins with us and puts in extra hours when we need assistance.

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    4.8 4.8 (5)
    4.5 4.5 (206)

  • Straight North

    Make Every Click Count!

    Straight North is a full-service Internet marketing firm that works with you to customize the best mix of online marketing from PPC and email campaigns to SEO-based responsive websites to provide results that move the needle...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    Downers Grove, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    18 Projects Listed

    Straight North Services

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Content Marketing
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
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    • Pro Stock Hockey
    • BluePay
    • Grove Dental Associates
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    Straight North Reviews & Testimonials

    • Healthcare2U Contact
      Healthcare2U Contact Review from Google
      5.0 ★

      Healthcare2U Contact's Review Sourced from Google

      The people at Straight North were so organized and efficient. Although we ultimately had to go in a different direction due to a change in design needs, the discovery process was very smooth. They devoted significant time to understanding what we needed from the project, and we greatly appreciated it!

    • Trevor Fulmer
      Trevor Fulmer Review from Google
      5.0 ★

      Trevor Fulmer's Review Sourced from Google

      Working with Straight North has been a great experience. Their team developed a digital marketing strategy tailored specifically to my business. Since working together, I have seen noticeable improvements in Google rankings and website visibility. From SEO strategy and keyword targeting to content recommendations and website optimization, every recommendation was excellent. As an interior design studio, visibility and search performance are incredibly important, and Straight North has helped strengthen both!

    • Jenny S
      Jenny S Review from Google
      5.0 ★

      Jenny S's Review Sourced from Google

      Working with Straight North was an incredible experience from start to finish! When I started looking for web designers, I narrowed it down to four companies, and Straight North was the only one who really took the time to get to know me, our business, and why our goals matter. That personal connection made all the difference. Once we got started, I was blown away by the thought and detail that went into every part of the process. What stood out the most was how open and receptive the team was to my feedback. I truly felt like a part of the process, not just another customer. Our new website is absolutely stunning and perfectly captures who we are and what our brand stands for. I couldn’t be happier with the finished website or with the experience of working with Straight North. Building a great website is truly a collaborative effort, and I’ve learned that the more you put in, the more you get out. I encourage anyone working with Straight North, or any design team to be open, share your vision, and really take the time to engage in the process. The result will be worth it, I promise! Thank you, Straight North, for an amazing experience and a website that we’re so proud of!

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    4.5 4.5 (28)

  • Celtic Chicago

    Bold Ideas. Unconventional Impact.

    At Celtic, we challenge the ordinary, disrupt expectations, and craft unforgettable marketing strategies. With over 30 years of expertise in B2B industries like agriculture, chemistry, food, manufacturing, and pet, we turn bold ideas into tangible success...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Services
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    Location
    Park Ridge, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed

    Celtic Chicago Services

    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Services
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Media Buying
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
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    • Central Garden & Pet
    • Central Life Sciences
    • Daubert Chemical
    • US Tsubaki
    • TH Foods
    • Chicago Advertising Federation
    • Stepan
    • Ardent Mills
    • Tyson
    • Honeyville
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    4.8 4.8 (5)

Frequently Asked Questions

What do content marketing companies do?

Content marketing companies create and distribute digital content intended to inform, attract, engage, retain, and inspire action across target audiences. The main goal of their produced work is to drive greater brand awareness, boost organic traffic and SEO rankings, and guide prospects through the buyer's journey to ultimately increase leads and sales. 

What services do they provide?

Key services provided by content marketing agencies include: 

  • Content strategy development: Curating bespoke plans to align content with business objectives, ideal customer profile (ICP) intent, and industry trends. 
  • Content creation: Producing content in the form of blog articles, videos, white papers, eBooks, and social media posts, often in line with SEO best practices. 
  • SEO copywriting and keyword research: Optimizing content to rank higher in search engine result pages (SERPs) and improve visibility to potential customers. 
  • Editorial management and publishing: Sourcing writers, editing content, managing content calendars, and handling the publishing process. 
  • Distribution and promotion: Making sure the content reaches the target audience through social media, email campaigns, and paid advertising. 
  • Performance analysis: Monitoring how content performs and tracking traffic, engagement, and conversion rate metrics to refine strategies. 

How much does a content marketing company cost to hire?

Across the US, a content marketing company usually charges between $100 to $500 per 1000-word post. For social media content, the price usually goes between $50 and $150 per post.  

The final price can vary based on a combination of factors: 

  • Length and topic complexity: Shorter, simpler posts cost less compared to in-depth, longer articles. 
  • Expertise: Posts requiring niche knowledge or specific writing style entail higher fees. 
  • SEO adjustments: Extending the service with SEO services like keyword research and integration can also raise the price. 
  • Additional services: Content promotion, social media sharing, and visual add-ons count as an addition to the base fee.  

How long do different content pieces take to write?

Short, standard articles can take an experienced writer 1 to 3 hours to write, while research-heavy pieces may require over 10 hours. Same as with pricing, the topic complexity and research requirements affect the writing time as well.  

In general, seasoned writers can produce 500 words in 30 to 60 minutes, while for the same work, a beginner might need 2 to 3 hours or more. 

Here are some average time estimates by content type: 

  • Social media posts/short content (75 to 300 words): 30 minutes to an hour 
  • Standard blog post/article (500 to 1000 words): 1 to 3 hours (assuming moderate research) 
  • 1,500-word piece: 3 to 6 hours, depending on depth 
  • Long-form, 2,000-word content piece: 6 to 10+ hours 
  • Technical content piece: Up to 10 hours per 500 words, given the need for extensive research and citations 
  • Full website content coverage (20 pages): 11 to 40 days, depending on the complexity of the brand voice and required research 

What types of businesses benefit most from working with a content marketing agency?

Small businesses, startups, expanding brands, and companies looking to set or correct a brand image benefit the most from a content marketing collaboration.  

Businesses starting from the ground up benefit a lot from a content marketing agency as it maps out a clear strategy and builds an audience from day one. Companies dealing with a bad reputation or a complex rebranding phase also see considerable returns, as a good agency can use honest storytelling to fix misconceptions and win back trust.  

At the same time, if a brand is entering a new market or launching a unique product line, specialized content helps them spread the message more easily by producing pieces in the local language. 

How long does it take to see results from content marketing services?

Content marketing follows a more extended trajectory as it takes time for search engines to recognize and rank the content. As the content library expands and gains credibility, brands start to see incremental growth in 3 to 6 months.  

The same goes for social media: as content compounds and reaches more people, the organic traffic gets steadier and lead generation efforts start gaining more traction.  

How is content marketing different than SEO?

Content marketing is the substance, i.e., the strategy of creating value to build a relationship with the intended audience. SEO is the visibility or the technical process of making that value discoverable by search engines. 

Essentially, they are two sides of the same coin: SEO makes demands (keywords, structure), and content marketing fulfills them.  

Across both practices, quality comes first. Namely, if the piece is optimized for a search engine but fails against the intent of the reader, the content will eventually lose its rank because it lacks topical authority. 

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