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  • 97 Switch

    Award Winner Recipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.

    Strategy, design and marketing

    97 Switch is an award-winning Chicago and Portland digital marketing agency that specializes in marketing, web design and strategy...

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    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    10 Projects Listed

    97 Switch Services

    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • Advertising
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
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    • Northern Lakes Mortgage
    • theWit - A Hilton Hotel
    • Lift Partners
    • Cardinal Investment Advisors
    • 444 Social
    • MassVR
    • Mobile Doorman
    • Hotel EMC2, Autograph Collection
    • SideGigster
    • Smash Virtual
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    97 Switch Reviews & Testimonials

    • Christopher Calarco, D.C.
      Christopher Calarco, D.C. Executive Clinic Director at Accident Treatment Centers
      5.0

      Web Design Review from Christopher Calarco, D.C.

      Our company had an excellent experience partnering with Jeremy and the 97 Switch team on our website and SEO. The initial build was on a tight timeline that was kept, and after the sites completion we saw a significant increase in new business coming our way. More medical professionals learned about us and wanted to join our network, which was an amazing bonus of working with 97 Switch. We've committed to work with 97 Switch for the next several years given they have been crucial in guiding our plan for growth.

    • Justyna Chrupek
      Justyna Chrupek Office Manager at ECD Company
      5.0

      Web Design Review from Justyna Chrupek

      We hired them to build a new website. The website was quickly completed in just a couple months, and weve seen markedly positive results from 97 Switchs efforts. It's a new marketing feature that we use on a daily basis. The improved quality has facilitated our communication and made things much easier. Weve received great feedback from our vendors, investors, and customers who want to view our properties. Internally, our staff is excited to see what's going on in our company. We are definitely proud of our new platform. Our executive team is excited to be featured on the new website; previously, they didn't even want their picture shown. Before this redesign, we were almost embarrassed to send out the link. Now, we can comfortably share it with our investors, potential investors, and landlords so they keep track of our updates on a monthly basis. We love how this site presents the face of our company.

    • Adam Greenberg
      Adam Greenberg President at Topicz
      5.0

      Web Design Review from Adam Greenberg

      We've seen tremendous growth and exposure. The website has generated a number of new leads and weve received tons of cold calls from potential clients. This is thanks to 97 Switchs efforts to increase our digital exposure. We communicate primarily via phone and email and theyre highly responsive. I receive a response to emails within minutes and they get back to me within half an hour if I request a phone call. They're able to conduct face-to-face interactions in order to truly understand the goals and business culture of their clients. This allowed them to create a design that accurately represented our brand. I've had nothing but positive experiences with 97 Switch and Id recommend them to anyone.

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  • AI-Driven Software Development & Digital Innovation

    Codiant, operating as a subsidiary of Yash Technologies, stands as an AI-Driven Software Development & Digital Innovation, with a specialization in Enterprise Mobility, Web Application Development, UI/UX Development, and Application Maintenance and Support Services...

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    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    64 Projects Listed

    Codiant Services

    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • IT Services
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    • Amrek
    • ePointments
    • Kurd Taxi
    • Fasla
    • Play Beauty
    • Playvidz
    • Vinedress
    • Livedate
    • Y Pay
    • Keep Me Safe
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    Codiant Reviews & Testimonials

    • Chris Moser
      Chris Moser Review from Google
      5.0

      Chris Moser's Review Sourced from Google

      Very professional and kind and easy to work with. They have true talent and skill on there side. They were reasonable and work well with us. I would recommend them time and time again.

    • Jean Brillant
      Jean Brillant Review from Google
      5.0

      Jean Brillant's Review Sourced from Google

      We originally designed something simple to test a market that quickly blossomed. We were at a crossroads of failing due to demand and not being able to supply or technically move forward. We partnered with Codiant to help write our next chapter. We began the journey by looking for a good code shop that we could work and communicate with. What we found instead was a partner in all facets. Codiant’s team share in our vision and mission. We’ve developed our App, website, and marketing through the firm and have been able to increase our footprint. I highly recommend Codiant for your next project if you are looking for a great partnership and growth.

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  • Transform your goals into growth.

    At Galactic Fed, every decision is grounded in data, research, and industry expertise, ensuring your success without the need for you to stay on top of every marketing trend. From Fortune 50 brands to startups, we've driven significant revenue and success for companies of all sizes. While growth marketing...

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    • PPC
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • CRO
    • Email Marketing
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed

    Galactic Fed Services

    • PPC
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • CRO
    • Email Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
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    • Prepaid2Cash
    • Garbo
    • Clearview Social
    • Bronson Vitamins
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    Galactic Fed Reviews & Testimonials

    • Samantha Mendoza
      Samantha Mendoza Chief Storyteller at Global Girls Glow
      5.0

      Digital Marketing Review from Samantha Mendoza

      Working with Galactic Fed to launch and manage our Google Ad Grant has been a fantastic experience. Their team was incredibly knowledgeable, responsive, and proactive from day one. They handled everythingfrom the grant application to ongoing campaign optimizationwith professionalism and care. Thanks to their expertise, we've seen a significant increase in website traffic and engagement from people who truly align with our mission. Highly recommend them to any nonprofit looking to maximize their impact through digital advertising!

    • Emily Lou Steenwyk
      Emily Lou Steenwyk Director at ForensisGroup
      4.7

      Content Creation Review from Emily Lou Steenwyk

      We were very pleased with the level of blogs that GF has written for us. They were well researched and executed. Our team would recommend GF for this type of service.

    • Melissa Perry
      Melissa Perry Marketing Director at Cooleaf
      5.0

      SEO Review from Melissa Perry

      Cooleaf has really appreciated the Strategic insights and proactive approach that Galactic fed has provided for our team. The monthly sessions in particular with Galactic fed have been helpful for us for addressing any technical issues on our site and then being able to just brainstorm with a partner that we can trust has been really helpful as well.

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  • Simplicity. Elegance. Quality.

    Bucey Software is a digital marketing and website design company in Rockford. The company offers a number of services for developing and maintaining personalized websites, such as website design, routine repairs, and hosting. Its team also uses SEO techniques when creating the site to organically improve its...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Rockford, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000

    Bucey Software Services

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Logo Design
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    • Benson Stone Company
    • Rockford University
    • Montel Technologies
    • Rockford Boys and Girls Club
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    Bucey Software Reviews & Testimonials

    • Brian Alder
      Brian Alder Review from Google
      5.0

      Brian Alder's Review Sourced from Google

      Amazing experience. Helped in a quick professional fashion and got our business E commerce site running very smoothly.

    • John Speranza
      John Speranza Review from Google
      5.0

      John Speranza's Review Sourced from Google

      Kipton created a great website for one of my clients that exceeded both of our expectations. He was very attentive to our requirements and responsive to our review and edit process throughout. I highly recommend Bucey Software to anyone looking for a quality website.

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  • Your Business is our Mission

    WebRocket Digital is based in the Chicago area and offers digital marketing and creative services to local businesses, franchises and enterprise clients...

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    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Geneve, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000

    WebRocket Digital Services

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
    • Web Design
    • Branding
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    • Chem-Dry
    • Nhance
    • Cooper's Hawk Restaurant & Winery
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    WebRocket Digital Reviews & Testimonials

    • Premier Chem-Dry
      Premier Chem-Dry Review from Google
      5.0

      Premier Chem-Dry's Review Sourced from Google

      We have had several different web marketing companies over the years and I have to say that Chris and his team at WebRocket have been the best we have had. They are always going above and beyond to get our business the best online presence possible. I also love that Chris and his team are always fast to respond when I reach out to them. Thank you for everything!

    • matt clayton
      matt clayton Review from Google
      5.0

      matt clayton's Review Sourced from Google

      My experience with Chris at WebRocket who is handling SEO for my carpet cleaning company has been outstanding! I would encourage any person seeking SEO for their company to use WebRocket. Chris has great communication with his clients keeping everyone up to date with his game plan. His knowlege in SEO has impressed me with great results!

    • Jose Duran
      Jose Duran Review from Google
      5.0

      Jose Duran's Review Sourced from Google

      Chris with WebRocket did an awesome job creating a new website for our carpet cleaning company. He is prompt, efficient, and very professional. We highly recommend WebRocket for any of your marketing needs.

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  • Maximize the Impact of Your Search Engine Marketing.

    Your marketing and advertising budget is the key to unlocking new business growth. But are you unsure if you should be spending on paid advertising or organic SEO?...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    Location
    Peoria, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed

    Tower 33 Services

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
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    • Veyo
    • United Way
    • Antenna79
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  • Crafting Digital Dreams: JB FAM solution Where Creativity Meets Innovation.

    JB FAM Solution, your partner in crafting digital dreams and turning ideas into reality. We pride ourselves on blending creativity with innovation, offering a diverse range of digital services to meet the needs of our clients...

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    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
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    Location
    Elmhurst, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed

    JB Fam Solutions Services

    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Mobile App Development
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    • Smart Links
    • Gu Qi Wellness
    • Carrington Mortgage Services
    • Sandy's Body Contouring
    • BREKL
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    JB Fam Solutions Reviews & Testimonials

    • Abee Khan
      Abee Khan Review from Google
      5.0

      Abee Khan's Review Sourced from Google

      JB FAM solutions brought my vision to life when creating my website, they work very fast, efficient and have shown a lot of initiative. If you ever find ur self with a problem regarding ur website and you need help, JB FAM is the SOLUTION!!! They are very trustworthy and reliable I highly recommend!!!!

    • susan crano
      susan crano Review from Google
      4.0

      susan crano's Review Sourced from Google

      Had a fantastic experience here! The initial discussion about who we are and what we needed was thorough and insightful. After reviewing a few concepts and making some tweaks and adjustments, they delivered a logo that was a perfect fit for us. The process was smooth, they were easy to work with, and the final product exceeded our expectations.

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  • Find Your Audience, Convert & Build Loyalty.

    We believe marketing isn't about brand recognition and traffic generation, but it is about creating and optimizing the user journey through conversion. This pivotal section of the user journey is the point of action as this is where we drive return on investment. As your marketing agency, we don't stop at...

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    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • UI/UX Design
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Crystal Lake, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000

    Point of Action Marketing Services

    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • UI/UX Design
    • Digital Strategy
    • Branding
    • Big Data Analytics
    • Web Design
    • Print Design
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    • Badger Fulfillment Group Inc.
    • Madison Corporate Group
    • Lee n' Eddies
    • Craiger Custom Design
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    Point of Action Marketing Reviews & Testimonials

    • Kristin Mital
      Kristin Mital Review from Google
      5.0

      Kristin Mital's Review Sourced from Google

      I had an excellent experience working with Point of Action. Their team was professional, knowledgeable, and responsive throughout the entire process. They took the time to understand my business goals and developed a tailored marketing strategy that delivered great results. Overall, I highly recommend to Point of Action to any business looking for effective and results-driven marketing solutions. I look forward to continuing my partnership with them!

    • Steve Pac
      Steve Pac Review from Google
      5.0

      Steve Pac's Review Sourced from Google

      Point of action made the process extremely simple and streamlined. From the moment I started working with them I knew they were the ideal fit for me and my website formation. I could not believe how awesome and professional my website looks. I would recommend them to anyone one hundred times again!

    • Zach Witt
      Zach Witt Review from Google
      5.0

      Zach Witt's Review Sourced from Google

      We've been with POA Marketing for a few months now and it's been a really great experience! We've been in business for about 8 years now and up until recently we have not done much at all regarding SEO and overall marketing web presence. After working with Dani and Eliz for about 3 months, I'm blown away by how much we've accomplished so far! Already starting to notice our engagements go up with both our network and prospects, and also the data clearly shows it. Highly recommend this team to handle anything marketing related!

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  • Transforming Visions Into Tech Realities

    Pennine Technolabs is a fast-growing web and app development company serving in USA and worldwide. We build modern digital solutions to help businesses succeed. With a commitment to excellence, our expert developers and designers use the latest technologies to deliver user-focused results...

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    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Software Development
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    Location
    Streamwood, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed

    Pennine Technolabs Services

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • ERP Consulting
    • CRM Consulting
    • UI/UX Design
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    • The Animal Talent Ltd
    • Reliance Fresh
    • Water Kraft
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    Pennine Technolabs Reviews & Testimonials

    • Jenny Thomas
      Jenny Thomas Review from Google
      5.0

      Jenny Thomas's Review Sourced from Google

      Working with them on our eCommerce project felt easy from the start. They understood what we needed and delivered without any hassle. Loved the final result

    • Ariana Richards
      Ariana Richards Review from Google
      5.0

      Ariana Richards's Review Sourced from Google

      A very positive experience overall. They listened to our ideas and turned them into a clean and modern website without any hassle

    • Jordan Xavier
      Jordan Xavier Review from Google
      5.0

      Jordan Xavier's Review Sourced from Google

      I had a good experience with Pennine Technolabs for my website design and development. Their team was professional, responsive, and understood my requirements well. The project timeline was o time, and the final website was as per what i wanted, very satisfied, recommended to others.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between SEO and SEM?

The main difference between these two marketing branches is how they acquire traffic: Search Engine Optimization (SEO) earns traffic organically, while Search Engine Marketing (SEM) buys traffic through paid ads. 

Aspect SEO SEM
Traffic source Organic (unpaid) Paid (ads on search engines)
Cost model No cost-per-click Pay-per-click (PPC)
Result speed Slow, builds over time Fast, immediate visibility
Placement Organic search results Top and bottom ad placements
Strategy Content, technical setup, backlinks Bidding, ad copy, targeting
Long-term value High, compounding over time Stops when the budget stops
Control Limited control over rankings Full control over spend and targeting

What platforms are used for search engine marketing?

Search engine marketing runs mainly on paid search platforms. Google Ads leads globally, with regional and niche platforms used based on audience and market. 

  • Google Ads is the largest platform and covers Google Search, YouTube, Gmail, and partner sites. 
  • Microsoft Advertising (Bing Ads) reaches Bing, Yahoo, and AOL users. It often has lower CPCs. 
  • Amazon Ads shows search ads inside Amazon for product-driven campaigns. 
  • Apple Search Ads promotes apps within App Store search results. 
  • Baidu Ads is the primary platform in China. 
  • Yandex Ads is dominant in Russia and nearby markets. 

Can a search engine marketing company guarantee a #1 ranking?

No. An SEM agency cannot guarantee a #1 ranking. 

Search ads run on an auction, and ad rank depends on bid, ad quality, expected click-through rate, and landing page experience. Competitors change bids constantly, so positions shift in real time. 

Agencies control strategy, targeting, and optimization. They improve results, reduce costs, and increase conversions, but they do not control the auction or competitors, so no one can consistently promise the top spot. 

How much do SEM services cost?

Best SEM agencies typically charge between $100 and $300 per hour. Most businesses spend $500 to $5,000+ per month on SEM, while competitive industries can spend from $10,000 to $50,000+. Total cost combines ad spend and agency fees. 

  • Ad spend: You pay for each click, but some clicks cost a few dollars, while competitive keywords like legal or finance can go above $50 per click. Total spend depends on how many clicks you want and how competitive your market is. 
  • SEM companies’ monthly fees: 
    • $500 to $1,500 per month for basic setup and management 
    • $1,000 to $5,000 per month for full service and optimization 
    • $10,000 to $50,000+ for large-scale, multi-platform campaigns 

Search engine marketing agencies can also charge a percentage of ad spend, usually between 5% and 20%. 

As a general rule, many companies allocate around 10% to 12% of revenue to SEM and digital advertising. 

How long does it take to see SEM results?

SEM companies can deliver results for paid search within days, while SEO takes months to build traffic and rankings. 

Paid search can drive traffic almost immediately after launch. Early results appear within hours or days, but campaigns need a few weeks to stabilize. Most accounts become efficient within 2 to 8 weeks, and performance becomes stronger after 2 to 3 months

SEO works much more slowly. The first 1 to 3 months usually go into technical fixes, content creation, and indexing. Noticeable traffic growth often occurs between 3 and 6 months for less-competitive terms. Strong rankings and consistent traffic typically take 6 to 12 months or more, especially for new websites.

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