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SmartSites
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A results-driven digital marketing company, SmartSites provides expertise in PPC, SEO, email marketing, web design and development, and social media marketing backed by 15+ years of experience. Its accomplishments include serving 500+ clients and helping them raise $100M+ in revenue...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
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SmartSites Reviews & Testimonials
Digital Services Review from Paloma Anguiano
Overall I feel very confident working with Patrizia and Darius from Smart Site, they have given us clear explanations and accompanied us throughout the process for the growth of the brand. The attention to us is very fast and they advise us in an adequate way.
Digital Services Review from Brianna Porter
SmartSites impressed me from day one. They are knowledgable, kind, and most importantly keep things simple and streamlined so that even an SEO-newb like me can understand. Tiffany and Luna are my main points of contact and they are especially great! I would recommend to anyone looking for an agency to really take their website and digital presence to the next level.
PPC Review from Jim Curry
At first, a survey was conducted to gather company background, product information, target markets, etc. Next, accounts were established on various Google Business platforms, social media, etc. Then SmartSites created the ads and campaigns, and we were off and running in just a few weeks.
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Design In DC
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Design in DC sustains brand growth through full-funnel digital marketing services, spanning SEO, social media, content marketing, email marketing, PPC, sales automation, and strategy development. With 9+ years of experience, it has helped companies like Accenture and JFL Consulting maximize ROI...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Video Production
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $160/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
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Design In DC Reviews & Testimonials
Web Design Review from Mackenzie Shriner
I contracted design in DC to build me a custom website. they were accommodating of my budget, very responsive, and gave good insight on layout, content and design. the process was very straightforward and the final product is great!
Web Design Review from Jo Maney
DDC has been an excellent partner since we engaged with them in 2023. The DDC team worked with us to completely redesign our website and work to provide ongoing digital marketing services. The DDC team has been responsive, proactive, and thorough with their work. They are also very transparent about how they operate and how much time special projects will require. We have referred DDC to several clients and partners thanks to their outstanding process and product. DDC is a very professional, creative, and well-organized team.
Web Design Review from Sapna Doshi, Ph.D.
My experience working with Design in DC was incredible. Everyone was friendly, approachable, and seemed to genuinely care about helping create the best possible website for my business. They were also invested in making sure the process was one in which I enjoyed and felt taken care of. The regular meetings made me feel like I was a priority and that progress was continually being made. I so appreciated the attention to detail in regards to the user experience. The collaboration in understanding my wishes and desires for the website and user experience was met with patience and paying attention to detail on my behalf. Not only were they taking my suggestions but offering their own to help me maximize the potential of my website. The design and functionality is more than what I could have imagined. I know, undoubtedly, that the work that Design in DC did for me will help my business grow. After wasting money in years past on website designers, I was worried I'd be doing hte same here. I was wrong. I don't think I'll ever need to search for another website designer group again. I would recommend this group to anyone I know. Thank you, Design in DC! It was an absolute pleasure working with all of you!
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Orange St Films is a full-service video production company based in Wilmington, NC, delivering award-winning content across industries. From TV commercials and corporate training videos to music videos and feature films, they bring a cinematic flair to every project...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Video Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Location
- Wilmington, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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Orange St Films Reviews & Testimonials
Tony Lewis's Review Sourced from Google
OSF did a couple videos for our website and did an exceptional job. We've picked up numerous amounts of work due to the quality of the videos as clients have told us. Will use again.
Jonathan Peele's Review Sourced from Google
The owner, Billy, is very talented and creative. I consider him to one of the best producers in the business. I’ve had the privilege to work with Billy on a couple projects now, and I can’t say enough good things about his work. I highly recommend him.
Greg Viehman's Review Sourced from Google
I have worked with Billy on many projects. He is an expert at film and delivers a superb product. I highly recommend you use Orange Street Films for any media needs!
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Sparkware Solutions is a Virginia-based digital agency that helps small businesses grow faster, operate leaner, and scale smarter through strategic web development, AI-driven automation, and intelligent marketing systems...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- AI Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Cary, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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Sparkware Solutions Reviews & Testimonials
K Fortune's Review Sourced from Google
Silver Spark Studio took my initial ideas brought them to life. They were attentive, the process was collaborative, and they were receptive to my feedback and made changes as needed. They helped me navigate a critical planning stage in my small business and I will continue to consult with them for future steps.
Y. O.'s Review Sourced from Google
Silver Spark delivered focused, constructive feedback that helped us see where the experience was falling short and where it was on the right track. They called out usability issues like the floating, unclickable cookie banner and lack of navigation back to the main site from portfolio demos—both small things that impact trust and flow. Their suggestion to replace client logos with actual work mockups shifted our perspective on how to better showcase our value. They also emphasized how underwhelming the hero section felt and encouraged us to treat it with the weight it deserves as a first impression. On the positive side, they acknowledged our strong branding and clear communication, and gave a nod to our solid SEO and best practices. Their tip to expand the FAQ as a low-effort SEO boost was especially helpful. Overall, the feedback was thoughtful, to the point, and gave us a practical path forward.
Arbaz Riaz's Review Sourced from Google
Working with Silver Spark was a great experience. They took the time to really understand our goals and challenges, and their UX advice was both strategic and practical. Their guidance helped us move the project forward with confidence. Throughout the process, they were professional, responsive, and clearly dedicated to delivering quality.
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Zehlm Web Development, LLC is a North Carolina-based web design and development company founded in 2005 and headquartered in Morganton, NC. The company specializes in affordable custom website design, SEO, ecommerce development, responsive web applications, CMS platforms, database integrations, and digital...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Morganton, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
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Zehlm Web Development, LLC Reviews & Testimonials
Javi Quintana's Review Sourced from Google
I hired Zehlm to redesign the website for my cleaning business. They were incredibly professional and easy to work with, staying within my budget while delivering an awesome, site that has already boosted my online inquiries. I highly recommend their services for any small business owner.
Robert's Review Sourced from Google
Recently was recommended to try Zehlm for a new website. I had been using one of the popular online providers but they recently raised their prices. Upon contacting Zehlm, they responded quickly and professionally to my needs and questions. We were able to get a newly refreshed website with email and all for a better cost per year than my last web provider. My website is small but I have a good customer group that I have had over 5 years. I don't do fancy but just the basics with communication posts and a quarterly newsletter. I can manage it all from my phone, or my tablet instead of my desktop.I would recommend Zehlm for future website/web service needs.
Daniel Beal's Review Sourced from Google
Very professional and very reasonable priced. Was quick to get the work done, paid attention to detail, and has just been helpful all around all the way through! Highly recommended for anyone looking to have any work done.
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