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List of the Best Chicago Search Engine Marketing Professionals

4 Companies - Rankings updated: September 08, 2026

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  • ForeFront Web

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    Google Premier Partner - Conversion digital marketing since 2001

    Forefront Web is an SEO-first digital marketing agency with 24 years of experience offering SEO, PPC, web design, content marketing, branding, social media, and eCommerce services. It has a track record of boosting client leads by 93% or more without increasing ad spend...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Content Marketing
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed

    ForeFront Web Services

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Content Marketing
    • Web Development
    • CRO
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • eCommerce Development
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    • Honda of America
    • Orthopedic One
    • Columbus Recreation and Parks
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    ForeFront Web Reviews & Testimonials

    • Madison Shaheen
      Madison Shaheen Senior Manager of Communications and Marketing at Western Reserve Land Conservancy
      5.0 ★

      Web Development Review from Madison Shaheen

      I worked with Forefront to redesign my nonprofits website and had an amazing experience. They were professional, creative, easy to work with.. I could go on and on. Our website looks amazing and is exactly what we were hoping for. I worked closely with Nick during the process and could not speak more highly of him. Since our redesign project completed, we now use Forefront for our website maintenance and that has also been just a flawless experience. Anytime I run into a problem Phill helps me in a timely manner and is so helpful. Can't recommend Forefront enough!

    • Tracy Brockman
      Tracy Brockman Associate Director of Information Technology at Pontifical College Josephinum
      5.0 ★

      Web Development Review from Tracy Brockman

      We had our business website done by Forefront and they were all wonderful to work with. Nick and Deanna were there for us every step of the way and through every change of mind we had. If you are looking for a website developing company who listens and takes the time to understand the needs and functionality of a new website, this is your team!

    • Dee Holleran
      Dee Holleran Director, Mission Advancement and Communications at Dominican Sisters of Peace
      5.0 ★

      Web Development Review from Dee Holleran

      Our work with Nick Aiello has been terrific. The entire team has been patient, helpful, and innovative in their ideas and execution!

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    4.9 4.9 (18)
    4.9 4.9 (55)

  • HK Digital LLC

    Top Paid Media & Performance Marketing Agency. We Develop Measurable Success.

    HK Digital helps eCommerce brands grow with expert Paid Media, Search, and Social strategyplus advanced reporting, analytics, and Slack KPI alerts...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • eCommerce
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed

    HK Digital LLC Services

    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • eCommerce
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    • Business Consulting
    • Digital Services
    • Creative Services
    • CRO
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    • PAIGE
    • Hammitt
    • Paramount
    • Lancer Skincare
    • Pluto TV
    • The Harmonist
    • Love Indus
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    HK Digital LLC Reviews & Testimonials

    • Viet Nguyen
      Viet Nguyen Ecommerce & Digital Marketing Director at The Harmonist
      5.0 ★

      PPC Review from Viet Nguyen

      We've had a very positive experience working with HK Digital as our paid media partner. As an ecommerce business focused on sustainable growth and performance accountability, we value partners who combine strategic thinking with reliable execution and HK Digital has delivered on both. From the start, the team demonstrated strong organisation, clear communication, and a collaborative mindset. They took the time to understand our business goals, customer acquisition challenges, and revenue targets, then translated those into structured paid media strategies across our core channels. One of the biggest strengths of HK Digital is their ability to balance performance optimisation with long-term growth thinking. Reporting is clear, actionable, and focused on outcomes that matter to the business not just channel metrics. The team is proactive in identifying opportunities, testing new ideas, and refining campaigns based on data. Since working together, paid media has remained a major contributor to our ecommerce revenue, with campaigns consistently driving qualified traffic, supporting customer acquisition, and helping us scale efficiently. Their responsiveness and willingness to adapt quickly to business needs have made them feel like an extension of our internal team rather than an external agency. Compared to other agencies we've worked with, HK Digital stands out for professionalism, reliability, and a genuinely collaborative approach. They are solutions-oriented, dependable, and focused on delivering measurable impact. I would confidently recommend Travis and HK Digital to any ecommerce brand looking for a performance marketing partner that understands both the commercial realities of running a business and the technical execution required to grow it.

    • Ben Cheema
      Ben Cheema UA Manager at Paramount
      4.8 ★

      Media Buying Review from Ben Cheema

      HK Digital is a reliable and results-driven partner. The team is strategic, responsive, and easy to work with, consistently delivering strong performance and clear communication. Highly recommend them for anyone looking for a knowledgeable and accountable digital marketing agency.

    • Carol Shih
      Carol Shih Founder at Qode Space
      5.0 ★

      Performance Marketing Review from Carol Shih

      We've partnered with HK Digital as a performance marketing partner and have referred business back and forth with full confidence. Travis Herndon is extremely knowledgeable, direct, and efficient the kind of partner who doesn't waste time, overpromise, or hide behind buzzwords. His customer service and response time are excellent, communication is clear and matter-of-fact, and most importantly, the results speak for themselves. Travis approaches performance with discipline and accountability, which is exactly what serious brands need. If you're looking for a straightforward, high-integrity performance partner who delivers without the noise, HK Digital is a strong choice.

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    4.6 4.6 (3)

  • Aqua Design Works

    Designing Digital Success, One Creative Pixel at a Time.

    We are your partner in digital success. We got your back, from creative logo, powerful websites, branding to digital marketing solutions. We help businesses elevate their online presence and help them connect with their audience effectively. Let's create, expand, and grow together!...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed

    Aqua Design Works Services

    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
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    • Cryto.
    • Bomex
    • Investment SMART
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    Aqua Design Works Reviews & Testimonials

    • David
      David Review from Google
      1.0 ★

      David's Review Sourced from Google

      My experience with Aqua Design Works has been really good. But today I find out the closed there business and didn't inform any of us they took $10.000 from me over the last 3 years and now I have to start a new website again I hope I dont run in to you very upset lot of people trusted you both and you guys took advantage of use

    • Flip Coin Remodels LLC
      Flip Coin Remodels LLC Review from Google
      1.0 ★

      Flip Coin Remodels LLC's Review Sourced from Google

      Aquadesigns created my website a while ago and this is the second time I've tried to contact them to fix my website and get it online. It's very difficult to contact them and get them to return my call. I wouldn't recommend this company for any type of work.

    • Rent A Jumper - Bounce Houses and More
      Rent A Jumper - Bounce Houses and More Review from Google
      1.0 ★

      Rent A Jumper - Bounce Houses and More's Review Sourced from Google

      I hired Aqua Designs Works to create my new website and they are also the hosting. Since yesterday, my website is down, my email not working and they are not responding phone calls or emails. I feel very disappointed for their lack of reliability and responsibility to inform me what's going on. Anyone knows what's going on with this company? Website paid in full, hosting annual fee paid in full and they are not giving any response to my requests. Thank you

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    3.5 3.5 (30)

  • Dart Marketing

    Marketing that always hits the mark

    Your in-house marketing team for brand, video, web, SEO and paid ads. Dart Marketing delivers in-house speed without in-house cost, working as an embedded team, not a vendor. Founded in Karachi (2023) and incorporated as Dart Marketing LLC (2024), working across US, UAE, Australia and South-Asia...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
    • Web Development
    • Public Relations
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    14 Projects Listed

    Dart Marketing Services

    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
    • Web Development
    • Public Relations
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
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    • Birchtech Corp.
    • Toyota Pakistan
    • Braiin Limited
    • Greenberg Enterprises
    • KFC Pakistan
    • Rebel Health Alliance
    • LCI Pakistan
    • MAD Hospitality
    • Furor
    • Edenrobe
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    Dart Marketing Reviews & Testimonials

    • Suha Abbas
      Suha Abbas Review from Google
      5.0 ★

      Suha Abbas's Review Sourced from Google

      We hired Dart Marketing for a campaign. They listened, asked good questions, and didn’t overcomplicate things. The first drafts were close, the revisions were quick, and the final ads actually worked, we saw more leads in week one than we expected. Easy team to work with, zero drama.

    • Neha Irfan
      Neha Irfan Review from Google
      5.0 ★

      Neha Irfan's Review Sourced from Google

      We worked with Dart Marketing on a CGI and 3D animation project for two of our key product launches, and the experience was outstanding from start to finish. The quality of the visuals they delivered exceeded our expectations - incredibly detailed, realistic, and perfectly aligned with our brand’s vision. The team was not only creative and technically skilled, but also highly professional throughout the entire process. Communication was smooth, timelines were respected, and every revision was handled with care and efficiency. Highly recommend them for any brand looking to make a strong visual impact.

    • Talha Ahmed Siddiqui
      Talha Ahmed Siddiqui Review from Google
      5.0 ★

      Talha Ahmed Siddiqui's Review Sourced from Google

      Working with Dart Marketing was an absolute pleasure. Their graphic design and branding expertise helped us refine our identity and stand out in a competitive market. The attention to detail and professionalism they bring to every project is unmatched. Highly recommend their services for any business looking to elevate its visual appeal.

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    5.0 5.0 (11)

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