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Best Austin Marketing Agencies
35 Companies-Rankings updated: September 08, 2026
Every digital marketing agency on DesignRush is evaluated for industry expertise and customer testimonials to provide you with a vetted selection. Some placements are paid.
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Digital Silk curates bespoke SEO, PPC, and content marketing strategies for B2B enterprises, eCommerce brands, healthcare, and manufacturing clients. The marketing agency in Austin focuses on multi-channel initiatives designed specifically around complex enterprise sales cycles...
Top Services:
Web Design
eCommerce Development
Branding
Digital Strategy
Digital Marketing
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Location
Austin, Texas
Number of Employees
100 - 249
Average Hourly Rate
$150/hr
Portfolios Count
42 Projects Listed
Digital Silk Services
Web Design
eCommerce Development
Branding
Digital Strategy
Digital Marketing
WordPress Website Design
SEO
Web Development
Product Design
Digital Services
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Sony
Microsoft
P&G
IBM
AT&T
NYU
NFL
NASA
XEROX
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Digital Silk Reviews & Testimonials
Lauren Maffei Johnson
COO at BIZROK
5.0★
WordPress Website Design Review from Lauren Maffei Johnson
Our company had such a wonderful experience with this team! Their design work is top-notch, and they did a really wonderful job of walking us through the process, but also finding ways to go above and beyond with things we needed additional help with, such as connecting Google Analytics. Highly recommend and would use again.
Sarah Balducci
Director of Marketing at BCI Worldwide
4.8★
Web Development Review from Sarah Balducci
The team that I worked with was fantastic and was able to give my company a stunning website, every idea came to life. The team of Emily, Monica and Violet was always available and with a smile on there faces. Great company to work with.
Elma Madzar
Founder at Fashion Myway
5.0★
Web Development Review from Elma Madzar
The landing page looks great and got positive feedback. They did a great job taking direction, following my vision, collaborating, and suggesting alternative options. Overall easy, collaborative, and great execution of vision.
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Driven by real-time campaign performance and conversion tracking, TechSavyCrew measures website traffic, search rankings, and ad return. The team uses data analytics to optimize user conversion paths, lower customer acquisition costs, and maximize marketing return on investment...
Top Services:
Digital Services
SEO
Digital Marketing
Content Marketing
Social Media Marketing
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Location
Austin, Texas
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$20/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
5 Projects Listed
Tech Savy Crew Services
Digital Services
SEO
Digital Marketing
Content Marketing
Social Media Marketing
Advertising
eCommerce
Digital Strategy
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Covid Test Berlin
TurboTenant, Inc.,
PandaDoc Inc.
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Tech Savy Crew Reviews & Testimonials
Łukasz Fido
Head of Engineering at zooplus
5.0★
SEO Review from Łukasz Fido
We have used Tech Savy Crew now going on 3 years. Our SEO rankings and eCommerce sales have been fantastic over that time span. More than I could have anticipated. This team knows what they are doing in the complex SEO world and are a huge asset to us. 3 years ago, we had basically 0 online presence. Now, we are consistently ranking #1 on Google for our best-selling products. (Verified via email)
Agata Falkowska
Project Manager at Asseco Poland
5.0★
SEO Review from Agata Falkowska
Have been working with Tech Savy Crew for years, and the quality of their work just keeps getting better. Always there when you need them. Would definitely recommend!
Erica Gerken
Director of Sales and Marketing at Lorenzo Hotel
5.0★
SEO Review from Erica Gerken
Tech Savy Crewl has been a valuable partner for Lorenzo Hotel. Their recent collaboration with James has yielded only positive feedback. He's meticulous and promptly addresses any requests. The team has successfully grown organic visits to the client's website by over 88% YOY, with steady monthly growth. There's been a notable rise in keyword rankings, leading to a significant surge in web traffic. Lorenzo Hotel appreciates the dedication and effort the agency has invested to ensure its success.
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WeBiMax guards against shifting ad costs by combining Google search ads and social media campaigns with organic search optimization, online PR, and review acquisition. Using this mix of channels, the Austin marketing agency keeps brand visibility steady and attracts new leads from multiple sources every day...
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SEO
Reputation Management
Digital Marketing
PPC
Web Design
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Location
Austin, Texas
Number of Employees
50 - 99
Average Hourly Rate
$100/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
10 Projects Listed
WebiMax Services
SEO
Reputation Management
Digital Marketing
PPC
Web Design
Social Media Marketing
Public Relations
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Bath Fitter
Sarpinos
Cruise America
Auto Shack
Quadient
BBQ Guys
Big Kahunas Water Park
Firc Group
Rosies Gaming
Ski Barn Durrango
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WebiMax Reviews & Testimonials
James Arthur R.
Executive Producer at Technology Company
5.0★
Web Development Review from James Arthur R.
Customer service is fantastic and they get the job done! They have build a couple of new websites and still do the maintenance and keep up of it too. Any technical questions I've had they're always very much helpful in answering them. I love their fast response rate and they know what they're doing when it come to websites. They'll get the job done! They don't offer other services such as handling social media. They'll definitely get the job done for you and their repose rate is really great!
Undisclosed
Owner at Retail Company
5.0★
Online Reputation Management Review from Undisclosed
We hired WebiMax to assist with our reputation management online. We had specific goals of shifting positive content that was relevant to our business to the first page of a search. WebiMax has a clear and concise complexion report that they provided every month with a Project Management summary that was easy to understand. There was always a key point person to walk you through any nuances and pivot if the need arose. There really weren't in downsides to using WebiMax since their contract was also really flexible and it allowed us to use their services based on our timeline. Our experience with WebiMax has been very genuine. They set out to achieve our goals and understood what we wanted to achieve. They hold themselves to a high standard which is appreciated. Our points of contact were always professional and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend them. We have managed to achieve our goals with our reputation online. What once used to appear on page one of a google search has been shifted to page 4/5. More relevant content is now served up which has assisted with our brand image.
Undisclosed
Manager at Engineering Company
5.0★
Public Relations Review from Undisclosed
WebiMax provides PR and content marketing services for an engineering company. They have delivered high-quality PR, video interviews, and content that align with the brand's messaging. WebiMax has delivered professional services, leading to an increase in media coverage and brand mentions in relevant publications. The client has lauded their creativity, well-organized project management style, and timely implementation. The team also holds regular meetings for a smoother process.
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We are a Creative Development Agency & Consultancy.
We don't just build apps, we build app companies. Our CA-based team of entrepreneurs, innovators, and visionaries partner with new Founders and business owners to design, develop, & launch apps that solve real problems, and avoid the costly missteps most startups make. Got an idea? Let's chat...
Top Services:
Mobile App Development
UI/UX Design
Digital Marketing
Branding
Product Design
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Location
Austin, Texas
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
12 Projects Listed
Naked Development Services
Mobile App Development
UI/UX Design
Digital Marketing
Branding
Product Design
Software Development
Business Consulting
AI Development
Design Services
Graphic Design
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Car Blip
Vigor Fitness
Snap MD
Basebalism
Trucks.com
bidmylisting.com
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Naked Development Reviews & Testimonials
DJA
Founder & CTO at Undisclosed
1.0★
Mobile App Development Review from DJA
We paid $117,000 across two contracts $68,000 for development and $49,000 for marketing to Naked Development for a consumer-ready iOS and Android app and a full marketing funnel.
They delivered neither.
We originally requested delivery by Black Friday, the most critical sales window for a parent-focused consumer app. Naked Development proposed December as an alternative. That deadline was their own suggestion. They missed it. We extended to January, then February, then April, then issued a formal written Notice of Breach before giving them one final deadline the following June. Every deadline was missed. We were over 300% over timeline.
When we finally handed the codebase to a second development firm, the app would not build on either iOS or Android. We paid thousands just to get it running enough to assess the damage. The contracted team was never fully assembled. Tickets were put on hold without explanation. Subscription management, the most critical feature of the app, was broken for months and never fixed by Naked.
The commercial video Naked produced was unusable by launch, as cultural references had gone stale during the delay.
We are software engineers who have led teams of over 100. These were not minor issues. They were basic, objective engineering failures.
When we raised breach concerns with founder John Driscoll, his response was "let's just let our lawyers talk about it."
We are aware of more than a dozen other former clients who experienced similar issues. Do not recommend.
Mimi Bouchard
CEO at Superhuman Inc.
1.0★
Mobile App Development Review from Mimi Bouchard
I hired Naked Development in 2022 to build a new version of my mobile app. I paid $203,000 upfront (spread over six months essentially everything I had saved from my first year in business), and was told the app would be completed in five months, by Fall 2022.
Instead, the project turned into nearly a year of delays, almost done updates, and declining involvement from their team. My very small internal team and I ended up doing much of the project management and QA work ourselves because progress had stalled so severely. Despite constant reassurances, no functional product was ever delivered.
By mid-2023, I hired multiple external development teams to assess the code. Every single one independently concluded that the app was non-functional, unstable, not scalable, and could not be launched. They warned it would crash immediately and required a complete rebuild. I then hired a neutral third-party auditor with zero connection to any agency and his report confirmed the same findings.
After paying over $200K, I had nothing usable. When I factored in delays, internal time lost, expert audits, and the cost of rebuilding from scratch, the financial impact to my business exceeded $500,000.
After multiple attempts to resolve the situation privately were unsuccessful, I filed a lawsuit, which is now a matter of public record (Superhuman Inc. v. Naked Development). The case is set for trial in early 2026. While litigation is never something a founder hopes for, at a certain point it became the only responsible path given the evidence and the financial damage.
I strongly recommend extreme caution when considering this agency.
Jared Bossola
Owner at Jared F. Bossola, PLC.
5.0★
Mobile App Development Review from Jared Bossola
Working with people that are as creative as I am is awesome. Receiving top marks across the board, Naked. is an innovative team of artists. The client praises them for their outside-the-box thinking and ability to connect on a creative level. Throughout the project, they’ve demonstrated attentive service and communication.
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Creative Website Studios is a digital agency that strives to deliver up-to-snuff outcome for each of our services. From the outset, we have learned that picking up the fast pace is more than crucial to dispense a pleasant experience to the customers...
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Web Design
Mobile App Development
eCommerce Development
Web Development
Logo Design
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Location
Austin, Texas
Number of Employees
1000 & Up
Average Hourly Rate
$100/hr
Portfolios Count
9 Projects Listed
Creative Website Studios Services
Web Design
Mobile App Development
eCommerce Development
Web Development
Logo Design
Digital Marketing
SEO
Branding
PPC
Social Media Marketing
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KPIT
Prayag
SUNSEI
KGA
Healthy Buddha
Dusty Road
Nova Play
Ascent HR
Benzer World
Akshara Foundation
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Creative Website Studios Reviews & Testimonials
Cory Mickelson
N/A at Negro Leagues Bobbleheads
1.5★
Web Design Review from Cory Mickelson
When I started this process back in August, I was told I would have a working website in 2 weeks. 2 months went by and finally I had a working site. Then a few months later my site went down and it's been a nightmare to get resolved. It still isn't resolved. My email no longer works and my site can't be viewed. Kevin told me a week ago he was working on it and would be in touch ASAP. Not a word from him since then. Absolutely would NOT recommend this company.
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Your Go-to Software Development Company for Top-Notch Web and App Solutions
WebCodeGenie powers marketing campaigns through web analytics, search intent data, and conversion path metrics. The team monitors keyword rankings, ad efficiency, and traffic trends to refine messaging frameworks, decrease user acquisition costs, and maximize campaign returns...
Top Services:
Mobile App Development
Web Design
Web Development
Digital Marketing
IoT
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Location
Austin, Texas
Number of Employees
100 - 249
Average Hourly Rate
$50/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
9 Projects Listed
WebCodeGenie Services
Mobile App Development
Web Design
Web Development
Digital Marketing
IoT
Cloud Consulting
Big Data Analytics
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Yatr
Dial Ninja
Mario's Towing Ltd
Safari Vet
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WebCodeGenie Reviews & Testimonials
Daniela Cordes
CEO at Daniela Cordes
5.0★
Mobile App Development Review from Daniela Cordes
I would like to thank the entire team of Webcodegenie for helping us with the Real-estate management application software. We had a very short time to complete the software and make the Initial Level product, where the entire team came up with lot more cooperation and worked hard to speed up the entire process. They developed a very user friendly software application. Thank you Webcodegenie, for making this a really great experience.
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Pressiqa serves as the pivotal link between your brand and top-tier publications, effectively showcasing your unique story to a wider audience. With our expertise in media relations, we ensure your narrative receives the recognition it deserves, maximizing exposure and engagement...
Top Services:
Public Relations
Branding
Reputation Management
Event Marketing
Advertising
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Location
Austin, Texas
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$100/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
1 Project Listed
Pressiqa Services
Public Relations
Branding
Reputation Management
Event Marketing
Advertising
Media Buying
Creative Services
Digital Strategy
Digital Marketing
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Zeus Lending
Menlo Asset Management
Brittany O'Connor - Professional Dancer
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Pressiqa Reviews & Testimonials
Ramsey Bergeron
Owner at B Well-being
1.0★
Public Relations Review from Ramsey Bergeron
I engaged Pressiqa (invoiced via The Alpha Linkers Limited) for a paid, guaranteed placement in an MSN Top 10 [category] to Follow in 2025 article. Scope included a short feature paragraph, an SEO backlink, and a social graphic to announce the feature. I paid USD 400 on Apr 9, 2025.
An MSN link with my name did go live, but only for a few days before becoming inaccessible without notice. After the takedown, Pressiqa proposed publishing my profile on a different website (ceogazette.com) that I had not agreed to. I asked for documentation of the cited MSN policy change; none was provided to me. I was also sent a promotional graphic that used Microsoft/MSN branding and stated msn.com names [my name] among the Top 10, which in my view implies an editorial accolade I did not receive.
The short-lived link created practical problems. I had already shared the MSN URL in proposals, my media kit, and social posts; when it disappeared, those assets contained dead links and I had to remediate them, which impacted credibility with clients and event planners.
I filed a PayPal dispute for service not as described, attaching the contract/pitch, invoice, screenshots of the dead link, and emails offering a substitute site. On Aug 12, 2025, PayPal closed the case in my favor and refunded the payment.
Communication was prompt but did not resolve core issues or provide third-party documentation supporting the removal. Based on my documented experience, I would not engage again.
If you consider services like this, insist on a minimum publication duration in writing, verify the hosting platforms policies directly, avoid substitutions you didnt agree to, and pay through a method with buyer protection.
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SEO Houston Pros is a leading provider of search engine optimization and local SEO services. We thrive on delivering the vital visibility our clients require to excel. It's one thing to promote SEO expertise, but it's an entirely different feat to embody it and demonstrate the ability to rank our own company...
Top Services:
Content Marketing
Social Media Marketing
SEO
Video Marketing
Digital Marketing
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Location
Austin, Texas
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$99/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
SEO Pros Services
Content Marketing
Social Media Marketing
SEO
Video Marketing
Digital Marketing
WordPress Website Design
Web Design
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We are a high service, relationship-driven agency that works tirelessly to solve tough business challenges. As marketing explorers, we use sophisticated strategies to test theories, analyze data, and deliver results...
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Digital Marketing
Web Design
Branding
Location
Austin, Texas
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$125/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Divining Point Services
Digital Marketing
Web Design
Branding
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City of Kenai, Alaska
American Plumbing, Heating & Air
Buffington Homes of Austin
Central Texas Pediatric Orthopedics
Nickerson Law Group
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Divining Point Reviews & Testimonials
Leigh Martin
Review from Google
5.0★
Leigh Martin's Review Sourced from Google
Working with Divining Point has been an absolute game-changer for our medium-sized business. They are not just a vendor but a strategic partner who handles a wide array of critical marketing services for us, including graphic design, video production, campaign management, and website maintenance/hosting.
Their graphic design team consistently delivers creative and visually appealing assets that perfectly align with our brand identity. The videos produced by Divining Point have been professional, high-quality, and effectively communicate our message to our target audience.
Additionally, their website maintenance and hosting services are top-notch. Our website is always running smoothly and securely, thanks to their proactive monitoring and swift resolution of any issues that arise. They ensure that our site is up-to-date with the latest features and functionalities, which is crucial for our online visibility.
What truly sets Divining Point apart is their dedication to understanding our business needs and delivering customized solutions that drive results. Their team is responsive, knowledgeable, and truly passionate about what they do, making them a pleasure to work with.
If you're looking for a reliable partner to handle your marketing needs look no further than Divining Point. They have been instrumental in helping our business grow, and we couldn't recommend them highly enough.
Rick Olejnik
Review from Google
5.0★
Rick Olejnik's Review Sourced from Google
Exceptional Partnership with Divining Point
For several years, Divining Point has been an invaluable partner to Cilio Technologies. Together, we've successfully built several sites and implemented major updates. Working with Coy and his team feels like a true partnership—they are genuinely invested in our success just as much as their own. Their consistent support and collaborative approach have been outstanding.
Gabriella Villegas
Review from Google
5.0★
Gabriella Villegas's Review Sourced from Google
We have been working with Coy and his team for several years now, and we are incredibly grateful for their creative insight and professionalism. Coy has streamlined our marketing efforts and we thoroughly enjoy working with him and his team. We recommend contacting Divining Point for your marketing needs!
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We Are A Full-Service Web And Design Firm Based In Austin, TX.
We Love Providing Solutions That Meet Our Clients’ Goals And Budgets...
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WordPress Website Design
Web Design
eCommerce Development
Digital Marketing
SEO
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Location
Austin, Texas
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$150/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
3 Projects Listed
Lion's Share Digital Services
WordPress Website Design
Web Design
eCommerce Development
Digital Marketing
SEO
PPC
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KUKA Robotics
ARC Music Festival
Record Town
ZOE Jakes
Antone's Record Shop
IDEO Health Media
KGI Wireless
Seismic Dance Event
The Glitch Mob
Juan Lobo Tequila
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Lion's Share Digital Reviews & Testimonials
Wayne Marks
Review from Google
5.0★
Wayne Marks's Review Sourced from Google
Jesse and his team at Lion's Share have been instrumental in helping us completely re-design, code and launch our school's new website. The creativity of design and quality of the coding were outstanding. I have received numerous highly positive responses from our community about our new look and feel. In addition to the website development project, we also have employed Lion's Share to help craft our web marketing strategy as well as provide traffic analysis and insights. We look forward to an ongoing strategic partnership with Lion's Share. I without hesitation, would recommend Jesse and Lion's Share. Our experience working with them has first class.
Tyler Whitmer
Review from Google
5.0★
Tyler Whitmer's Review Sourced from Google
Super happy with Lion's Share Digital's work on our website. The process of building the site was great--the team was responsive, effective, and a joy to work with. And the final product does a wonderful job of representing our advocacy nonprofit to the world. Thanks!
Abbie Peterson
Review from Google
5.0★
Abbie Peterson's Review Sourced from Google
We couldn’t be more thrilled with the experience of partnering with Lion's Share Digital to redesign and refresh our Event 360 website. From start to finish, their team demonstrated not only a mastery of digital design and functionality but also a keen understanding of our brand’s unique voice and mission. They listened to our ideas, incorporated our goals, and worked to make sure our new site was not only visually stunning but also highly user-friendly and aligned with our vision of being a leader in the nonprofit event production space. Thanks to their expertise, our revamped website truly reflects the spirit and innovation behind Event 360. For any organization looking to elevate its digital presence, Lion's Share Digital is the partner you want.
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We help you grow through thoughtful creative branding, web design, web development, and digital mark
The Nine works alongside each of our clients from our first initial meeting through the launch of your website. Creating custom digital experiences that drive high conversions, leads, brand engagement and results that are measurable...
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Web Design
Web Development
eCommerce Development
Branding
Digital Services
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Location
Austin, Texas
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$150/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
1 Project Listed
The Nine Services
Web Design
Web Development
eCommerce Development
Branding
Digital Services
Social Media Marketing
Digital Marketing
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AFFLINK
John Deere
City of Tuscaloosa
City of Oxford
NuVista Foods
Alabama Association of REALTORS
Pool Corp
University of Alabama
Randall Rielly
Colonnade Group
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The Nine Reviews & Testimonials
Chris Rhodes
Review from Google
5.0★
Chris Rhodes's Review Sourced from Google
The Nine and their whole staff really is top of the line. Before we started the digital advertising campaign I was doing for 6 self storage facilities, the whole team sat down with me for about an hour and just listened to me talk about our business and our goals. From there, they put together a plan to help us grow and taught me some things that I can use in the future along the way. Highly recommend!
Bob Johnson
Review from Google
5.0★
Bob Johnson's Review Sourced from Google
Our regional workforce development organization took a big project to the team at The Nine that involved rethinking how we capture information from our clients, as well as the challenge of aligning three strong regional community assets with our strategy in a way that would help everyone succeed. From day one, their team helped generate great ideas, payed attention to details, listened to input, showed exceptional technical and creative skills, and truly gave us something that exceeded our expectations. We could not be happier to call them our partners.
Celia Breyley
Review from Google
5.0★
Celia Breyley's Review Sourced from Google
My company had a great experience working with the Nine team- they were very thorough and really helped us create the website design and functionality we had in mind for the business. Through the years they have also remained very responsive when assistance was needed and have been very helpful. We definitely recommend using these folks. Special thanks to Billy for all the hard work, along with the rest of the team. Highly recommended. Thanks, guys!
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At DIGITECH, we believe that inside every impossible is a possible trying to get out. We are a team of creative thinkers and problem solvers dedicated to expanding the limits of what is possible across Google search...
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Web Design
SEO
PPC
Branding
Content Marketing
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Location
Austin, Texas
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
3 Projects Listed
DIGITECH Services
Web Design
SEO
PPC
Branding
Content Marketing
Digital Marketing
Social Media Marketing
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Universal Music Group
Himalaya Supplements
Brookfield Residential
The University of Texas
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DIGITECH Reviews & Testimonials
Rowan Seth
Review from Google
5.0★
Rowan Seth's Review Sourced from Google
Our Google Maps visibility is so much better now. People in our area who had never heard of us suddenly started showing up at the office, and were now literally having trouble keeping products in stock. Highly recommend Digitech SEO, they are elite.
Russell Gana
Review from Google
5.0★
Russell Gana's Review Sourced from Google
We’ve been extremely happy with the services provided. Digitech’s expertise and knowledge in supporting our practice have been top-notch. They’re always there when we need them, and their solutions are tailored specifically to our business. We highly recommend Digitech!
James Mikhail
Review from Google
5.0★
James Mikhail's Review Sourced from Google
Darryl and his team have been nothing short of incredible. Their design team, SEO team, and customer service team have been the best I’ve ever dealt with. They take the time to do things that other companies just can’t figure out. The website designs they’ve done for us have been beautiful and our logos and designs fit our culture and theme and they took the time to change everything we wanted and needed and then they focused on getting our page ranked faster than anyone else and most importantly they were honest about the process. AJ is an amazing team member who manages our account and he’s incredibly responsive and handles all requests when we need them and Darryl ensures that our SEO is working from all angles. We have been working with them for about a year so far and we will continue working with them for the foreseeable future. 3 websites and 2 SEO campaigns and I couldn’t be happier. Thank you to Darryl, AJ, and the entire team!!
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Launch Studios is a leading digital marketing agency based in Austin, Texas. We help businesses grow with search, social media, and email campaigns that generate interest, sales, and leads through our proven custom marketing solutions, refined over 25 years of helping brands, merchants, entrepreneurs and...
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Digital Services
eCommerce Development
eCommerce
Video Production
UI/UX Design
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Location
Austin, Texas
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$175/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Launch Studios Services
Digital Services
eCommerce Development
eCommerce
Video Production
UI/UX Design
Digital Marketing
Web Design
SEO
PPC
Video Marketing
Digital Strategy
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Harley-Davidson
DSW
Elite Motor Club
DOru TV
Calvin Klein
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Launch Studios Reviews & Testimonials
Mitch Lenox
Review from Google
1.0★
Mitch Lenox's Review Sourced from Google
I want to share my experience with this company. Specifically Joe. I needed him for website business purposes. He charged me $2,200 for a website. He said he was sick. It has been since November of last year. I have called countless times & emailed several. This place is a scam! DO NOT BUY. YOU WILL BE SCAMMED. I will be taking this up with my law firm.
Eric Winchester
Review from Google
5.0★
Eric Winchester's Review Sourced from Google
Perfect goldilocks studio for our team. We've been renting Launch Studio for our past few productions, and have some future dates on the books already. It's been perfect for us. Joe and his team have the talent to help us get our projects done, and super easy to work with.
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Design Maneuver is an well-positioned to serve enterprises throughout the United States, as our office is located in Texas. We take great pride in providing superior customer service and producing high-quality work for our clients. If you require any of our services, we would be delighted to discuss how we...
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Austin, Texas
Number of Employees
50 - 99
Average Hourly Rate
$60/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
1 Project Listed
Design Maneuver Services
Web Design
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Neon Ambition is on a mission to turn ambitious goals into tangible results. Our Austin-based inbound marketing agency was founded by Jordan Slover in 2013, and we specialize in helping clients generate more leads from their online presence through carefully crafted strategies executed with the utmost...
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Austin, Texas
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$149/hr
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$1,000 - $10,000
Neon Ambition Services
Digital Marketing
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CRO
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Easton Park
FVF Law
Kissing Tree
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Neon Ambition Reviews & Testimonials
Steven Flaxman
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5.0★
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Neon has been great to work with. They have been hands on, show great attention to detail, and make us feel like our success is their success. Our project manager Thalia has gone above and beyond in every facet of our project. With Thalia, we feel we are in very good hands.
Derek Wilson
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5.0★
Derek Wilson's Review Sourced from Google
We have had the pleasure of dealing with Neon and have been very impressed by the quality of their team. They provide exceptional service and it is always a pleasure dealing with Thalia and Devon. They provide solutions to problem in a professional manner and always striving to do better. They are experts in their field and more importantly we can trust their recommendations and guidance.
Pollak Immigration
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5.0★
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Neon Ambition has been phenomenal for our company's website refresh and SEO needs. Their team is composed of true experts who tailored their approach to our business goals. After seven months, we have seen a significant increase in website traffic, search engine rankings and lead conversions thanks to their comprehensive strategies.
Their transparent communication and regular updates kept us informed and stress-free. Neon Ambition's innovative techniques and exceptional customer service have exceeded our expectations. If you're serious about improving your online visibility, Neon Ambition is the way to go!
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At SearchRPM, we're not just in the business of writing for robots and building spammy links. Instead, we focus on crafting digital brands that both search engines and users will adore. Our goal is to help your brand go beyond rankings so you can stand out from the competition...
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Austin, Texas
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Xpress Ranking, a pioneering digital marketing and web design agency, was established in the business to meet your firm's digital marketing demands. Future-focused digital marketers, innovative designers, brand strategists, visualizers, and developers make up the team. Our team combines innovative business...
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Austin, Texas
Number of Employees
100 - 249
Average Hourly Rate
$25/hr
Minimal Budget
Under $1,000
Xpress Ranking Services
SEO
Web Design
Web Development
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AAA Laundry Service
Sgis, Inc
The Pirate + The Gypsy
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Riley Blackmon
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5.0★
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I have been very happy with the service and responsivness I have received from Xpress Ranking. I have my very own point of contact, aka Mrs Grace. She is very responsive and explains everything so well. Most of all she is very patient with me and understands what I am trying to accomplish. I would highly reccommend Xpress Ranking to anyone needing a well functioning Website overhaul. I have already started getting more clicks in the second month working with them.
Juanita Wilson Duquette
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5.0★
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I've had a wonderful experience working with Kabir Coley at Express Ranking. He listens well, is intuitive, and works intelligently and efficiently. He has helped me understand the background workings of SEO and my website which provides me with confidence in decision making, and excellent results in my website look and ranking.
Monica Van Buskirk
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5.0★
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Luke David is a gentleman and a consummate professional. It’s a tough process to build a new web platform but Luke made the process seamless. It was trial and error but I’m very pleased with the final product. He communicated very well and promptly got right back to me.
Monica Van Buskirk-President of Monica Consults
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In todays fast-paced marketplace, you need dynamic digital marketing that captures attention, drives sales, and keeps you one step ahead of the competition. Thats why, from web design to social media, email marketing to branding; we give you the powerful tools you need to showcase your business, and win...
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Austin, Texas
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$75/hr
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$1,000 - $10,000
Elegant Marketing Services
Digital Marketing
Email Marketing
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Transilience Property Group
In Home Floors
Cove Boy Rentals
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Landry Parish
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5.0★
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Had a great experience working with Elegant Marketing. I had a vision for what I wanted my website to do and Max executed it perfectly. Response time was great and his insights into digital marketing and design were a great plus. Will definitely be recommending their services to others!
Gage Grandmont
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5.0★
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Can’t say enough about Max and his team at Elegant Marketing. They are super easy to work with and very responsive any time I had a question. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
benjamin ent llc benjamin
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5.0★
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I own In home floors LLC in Conroe tx.
Max helped me scale my business in 12 months we have tripled sales: I cannot thank him enough for his help.
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Strategy through launch Coffeys been helping brands succeed for over 20 years. Coffeys Fully Brewed Brand Development services includes preparing a companys marketing team to succeed using comprehensive brand toolkits within traditional and digital communication channels web, social, email and more...
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Austin, Texas
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Under 49
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$225/hr
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$10,000 - $25,000
Coffey Brand Development Services
Design Services
Creative Services
Digital Marketing
Advertising
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An AI-driven digital marketing agency combining SEO, web development, and marketing with automation, predictive analytics, data visualization, and personalization...
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Austin, Texas
Number of Employees
Under 49
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$30/hr
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$1,000 - $10,000
ClickTraces Digital Services
Web Design
SEO
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Digital Marketing
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As experts in real estate marketing, Threshold excels in crafting impactful strategies through design, creativity, communication, and flawless execution. With a client base spanning over 4,000 communities throughout North America, our solutions consistently resonate with both property owners and managers...
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Location
Austin, Texas
Number of Employees
50 - 99
Average Hourly Rate
$150/hr
Portfolios Count
5 Projects Listed
Threshold Services
Advertising
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The Dinerstein Companies
Diesel Dash
Druker Company
STDCheck
iHealth
The Repipe Company a Plumbing & Sewer Drain specia
Larry L Likover MD PA
CenterPoint Energy
CEMEX, Inc.
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Forthea Reviews & Testimonials
Lawrence D Dutra
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5.0★
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We retained Forthea to improve our paid and organic search results for Vinesse, an online fine wine merchant. Our account team was responsive and results-driven. I heartily recommend them.
Nick Perdiew
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5.0★
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Very successful search and online marketing campaigns by professional grade marketers with a lot of experience. Forthea marketers were straightforward, effective and shared openly their methods and rationales for us in building and configuring both basic and sophisticated campaigns. A+.
David Yousefi
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5.0★
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We've had the pleasure of working with Chris, Jon, Joshua and Nathan at Forthea. They have been tremendous to work with. Diligent, caring and communicative. Results driven organization with their client's interests at the forefront. Highly recommend if you're looking for a team to take your online advertising and SEO to the top.
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Apex Creative Designs is a dynamic digital agency specializing in services like logo creation, web design, branding, social media strategy, mobile app development, PPC, animation, and SEO. They prioritize strategic digital presence, modern technology, and collaborative client relationships, aiming to build...
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Austin, Texas
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Under 49
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$20/hr
Minimal Budget
Under $1,000
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Mobile App Development
Social Media Marketing
Graphic Design
Digital Marketing
Web Design
Logo Design
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Video Production
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B3NET Inc. stands as a leading web design company, offering personalized website solutions, digital marketing, app development, and AI integration services to small and mid-sized businesses in Dallas, Texas. With roots dating back to 1999, our skilled team is committed to providing responsive website design...
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Austin, Texas
Number of Employees
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$50/hr
B3NET Inc Services
Web Design
Web Development
WordPress Website Design
eCommerce Development
Digital Marketing
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Changing the Digital Marketing Game One Company at a Time
At Slade Marketing, we prioritize your business. We provide solutions that not only attract new customers but also boost engagement and leave a lasting impression on your brand. From web design and hosting to logos and social media, Slade Marketing covers all your digital needs!...
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Austin, Texas
Number of Employees
Under 49
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$100/hr
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$1,000 - $10,000
Slade Marketing Services
Digital Marketing
Web Design
SEO
PPC
Content Marketing
Social Media Marketing
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Logo Design
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Magical Realty
MF Capital Partners
Alaska Guide Creations
Daniel Walker
Elves On The Go
Affordable Tree Trimming
1859 Operating
Marriott Destination Points
California Financial
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Devis
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1.0★
Devis's Review Sourced from Google
I regret hiring Slade Marketing. They promised increased leads and brand visibility, but after three months, there was zero improvement. Their team was slow to respond, and their strategies felt outdated. When I asked for updates, they gave excuses instead of results. Do not recommend!
Kylie M
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5.0★
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Helped us launch our first PPC campaign, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. They were clear about setting goals and provided detailed reports on performance. We saw a noticeable increase in leads, and our ROI has been fantastic. Their team knows how to target the right audience and optimize campaigns for the best results. If you're looking for an agency to manage your paid ads effectively, Slademarketing is a great choice.
Elizabeth Girdner
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5.0★
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We've been using Slademarketing for our SEO needs, and the results have been amazing! Before partnering with them, our site barely showed up on search engines, but now we're ranking much higher for several key terms. Their team is knowledgeable, and they keep us updated every step of the way. Our organic traffic has increased significantly, and we’re seeing more qualified leads. Highly recommend if you want to improve your search rankings and online presence!
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Unfair Advantage is an (un)Common Logic company. We have been around since 2008 and are recognized by Google as one of the top 2% of all digital marketing ad agencies. (un)Common Logic helps large companies scale their customer acquisition efforts through best-in-class digital marketing. Unfair Advantage was...
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Austin, Texas
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Fischer & Wieser
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Hartley Law firm
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Hadley Hempel
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5.0★
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Working with the UFA team has been great. They are professional, knowledgeable, and strategic, helping me to deliver strong business results.
Victoria Finlay
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5.0★
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Love working with Unfair Advantage! They've helped significantly with boosting my org's SEO efforts and establishing a solid social plan with tangible results. They're a wonderful resource, sounding board, and happy to help with anything. All team members I've interacted with are the absolute best!
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Insight Goat is Austin's leading digital marketing agency, specializing in data-driven solutions for local businessess. We offer a comprehensive range of services, including SEO, PPC campaigns, lead generation, and custom website development, all designed to maximize your online presence and ROI. With over 15...
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Austin, Texas
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Under 49
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Digital Marketing
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Miss O's Cafe
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.
Beauty Therapy By Chanel
Garmin UK
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Kalitah Johnson
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5.0★
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My team and I have been with Insight Goat for the past year. We are a small business, and Erin has helped us tremendously and have been very patient throughout this process. He's introduced us to several different new technologies that will help elevate our business over time. I would recommend Insight Goat to anyone looking to take their business to the next level.
Kenyetta Oliver
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5.0★
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I highly recommend Insight Goat for anyone looking to elevate their digital marketing strategy! Their team of experts provided exceptional PPC management and SEO services that significantly boosted our online presence and lead generation. Since partnering with Insight Goat, we’ve seen a notable increase in website traffic and higher conversion rates from our marketing campaigns.
The team is not only knowledgeable in search engine optimization but also highly responsive and committed to understanding our business goals. Whether you're a small business or a large enterprise, Insight Goat’s digital marketing services will take your business to the next level. They are truly one of the top marketing agencies I’ve worked with! Their combination of SEO expertise, paid ads, and tailored marketing strategies is unmatched.
Indah Puspita Sari
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5.0★
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Working with Insight Goat has been a great decision for our business. Their digital marketing strategies have improved our visibility and driven more traffic.
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Big Flute Digital is a Texas-based agency specializing in helping businesses thrive online. With expertise in Digital Marketing, Web Design, Web Development, SEO, SMM, SEM, Graphic Designing, Branding, and Content Marketing, we provide tailored solutions to boost your brand visibility, drive traffic, and...
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Austin, Texas
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Under 49
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$20/hr
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Under $1,000
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4 Projects Listed
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Digital Marketing
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Web Development
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9MILLS helps businesses build, automate, and grow through custom software development, AI automation, web and mobile apps, and performance-driven growth systems designed to improve efficiency, visibility, and business results...
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Austin, Texas
Number of Employees
Under 49
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$100/hr
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$10,000 - $25,000
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2 Projects Listed
9mills Services
AI Development
Mobile App Development
Software Development
Web Design
Web Development
CRM Consulting
ERP Consulting
Business Consulting
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Full-service marketing firm specializing in digital advertising, branding, strategy, UX/UI, SEO, design, SMM, SEM, online courses, video, podcasts and traditional advertising...
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Austin, Texas
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$80/hr
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$1,000 - $10,000
ADLAB, LLC Services
Digital Services
Digital Marketing
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Qodestar is a digital studio focused on building clean, high-performing mobile apps and digital experiences. We partner with startups, growing businesses, and creative teams to transform ideas into intuitive mobile solutions through thoughtful design and development...
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Austin, Texas
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$75/hr
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Under $1,000
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1 Project Listed
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Mobile App Development
Product Design
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We build and maintain custom websites for a variety of clients including law firms, medical practices, e-comm, and nonprofit organizations. We specialize in building, refreshing, and maintaining professional, custom websites tailored to elevate your brand and connect with your target audience...
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Austin, Texas
Number of Employees
Under 49
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$180/hr
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$1,000 - $10,000
RedSpark Web Services
Web Development
Web Design
Graphic Design
Digital Strategy
Digital Marketing
Email Marketing
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PPC
SEO
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Artxpro Global is the best digital marketing agency in Texas, offering SEO, AI-powered marketing, PPC, social media marketing, web development, branding, and e-commerce solutions. We create data-driven strategies to boost online visibility, generate leads, and grow businesses...
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Location
Austin, Texas
Number of Employees
50 - 99
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$30/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Artxpro Global Services
Branding
Web Design
eCommerce Development
Web Development
AEO
Affiliate Marketing
SEO
PPC
Digital Marketing
Social Media Marketing
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7 Frequently Asked Questions About Austin Marketing Agencies
What red flags should make me walk away from an Austin digital marketing agency?
Walk away the moment a digital marketing agency in Austin guarantees a specific Google ranking or a fixed timeline for SEO results. Only 1.74% of newly published web pages reach Google's top 10 within their first year, according to a May 2025 Ahrefs study of more than one million pages, so a guaranteed date for page-one rankings is a promise no honest agency can keep.
Other red flags in this category: an agency that won't show you a sample reporting dashboard before you sign, one that can't name the specific person who will run your account day to day, and one that gets vague when you ask who owns your ad accounts, website code, or content library if you part ways. If case studies of marketing companies in Austin only show percentage lifts without a baseline number, ask for the baseline. A 300% increase in leads means very little if it went from 2 leads to 8.
How much of my revenue should I actually budget for a marketing agency?
Budget 5-10% of gross revenue for marketing if you're an established small business. Gartner's 2025 CMO Spend Survey puts the industry average at 7.7% of revenue; the Deloitte/Duke CMO Survey puts it at 9.4%. Early-stage or in a competitive category? Lean toward 12-20% because you're building awareness from zero, not maintaining an existing base.
Smaller businesses generally need a higher percentage than large-enterprise averages suggest, and your category matters more than any flat rule: consumer product companies often run 9-12%+ of revenue, B2B and industrial companies closer to 3-7%. Ask Austin digital marketing agencies to show their fee as a percentage of what you're already spending, so the retainer fits your size.
What hidden costs do Austin digital marketing agencies leave out of their proposals?
The hidden cost that catches most buyers off guard is an undisclosed markup on ad spend and media buys. Some Austin marketing agencies tend to mark up media by 30-90% on "principal" transactions, in which the agency buys media on its own behalf and resells it to the client.
Ask any digital marketing agency in Austin directly whether your ad budget flows through their account or a third party's, and whether they keep rebates, discounts, or "platform fees" along the way. A 2026 survey found 43% of advertisers still have concerns about media agency transparency, and nearly half of those say their concerns have grown over the past year.
How soon can I expect real results from these agencies?
Expect early signals within 60 to 90 days, but plan on 4 to 12 months before SEO meaningfully moves revenue. Ahrefs' May 2025 study of newly published pages found that only 1.74% reached Google's top 10 within a full year, which is why any agency promising fast organic rankings for competitive Austin keywords is setting an unrealistic bar.
Paid channels like Google Ads and Meta move faster since you're paying for placement rather than earning it. Expect lead volume and cost-per-lead data within the first month of a campaign, even if it takes another month or two of testing to get those numbers where you want them. If 90 days pass with no data, no test results, and no adjusted strategy, that's a bigger warning sign than a slow ranking.
What reporting should I demand before signing with an agency?
Demand live access to a reporting dashboard, not just a monthly PDF recap. Marketing budgets are under more scrutiny than ever, with 73% of marketers saying their budgets face more scrutiny now than in the past, according to industry reports of more than 1,500 global marketers.
At minimum, ask for direct or read-only access to your own ad accounts and analytics properties, a monthly report that ties activity back to leads or revenue rather than impressions or followers. Ask for a standing call to discuss the numbers rather than just to receive them. If a marketing agency in Austin resists giving you direct platform access, that's usually less about protecting their process and more about making it harder for you to leave.
What's the most expensive mistake I could make when firing my current agency?
The most expensive mistake is switching Austin digital marketing agencies before you've given the current relationship a fair, direct chance to fix what's broken. Before switching, get specific about what's actually wrong: is it results, communication, or reporting, and have you said so directly with a real deadline to fix it? If the answer is no, a hard conversation with your current agency is almost always cheaper than a new pitch process, a new contract, and another 60- to 90-day ramp-up.
Should I sign a long-term contract with an Austin marketing agency, or start small?
Start with a shorter initial term of 3 to 6 months before locking into anything longer with marketing companies in Austin. A joint 2025 study by the ANA and the 4As found that the average client-agency relationship now lasts about seven years, more than double the 3.2-year average reported in 2016. Clients without mandatory review periods kept their agencies for an average of 8.1 years, compared with as little as 3.8 years for clients locked into frequent reviews.
Treat your first few months as a real trial, then move to an open-ended arrangement. Ask what the agency delivers in the first 90 days. Once you've seen it, commit and resist the urge to schedule your next "should we stay" conversation.