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Welcome to SkyDiamond Elite, your premier destination for bespoke ecommerce digital marketing solutions in fashion/apparel, luxury/lifestyle, and beauty. With a focus on personalized strategies and cutting-edge technologies, we specialize in elevating your brand's online presence with tailored digital...
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Directive is the B2B marketing agency that transforms marketing from a cost center into a predictable revenue driver...
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- AEO
- SEO
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Helping one plumbing & HVAC company per service area become the business Google and AI recommend first....
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- Digital Marketing
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- Digital Services
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- Location
- Saint Louis, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Slake Marketing is a Los Angelesbased digital marketing agency that helps solopreneurs and small to medium-sized businesses grow their brands with clarity and confidence. The agency offers website and branding design, photography, strategy coaching, and integrated design-and-coaching packages, providing a...
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- Business Consulting
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- Branding
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
We're a digital solutions consultancy focused on providing full-stack MarTech development and implementation services. With extensive experience in MarTech, CRM systems, Web Design, UX/UI, and digital marketing, we provide high-quality bespoke customer experiences that drive long-term value. Contact us today...
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- WordPress Website Design
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- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Business Entrepreneurs — providing businesses with results-driven SEO, Custom Web Design, Digital Marketing & Content Development...
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- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Web Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We help ecommerce brands scale online. Using our proven process, we craft digital marketing strategies that scale customer acquisition, conversion and retention, allowing clients to focus on their business while we implement the right systems for success...
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- Email Marketing
- SEO
- eCommerce
- Digital Marketing
- CRO
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- Location
- Naperville, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We are a small marketing consultant agency located within Dayton, Ohio that assists in giving others a louder voice. We provide creative digital marketing and branding strategies, along with web and graphic design, through visual and personal communication. We are a small social enterprise that has assisted...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Dayton, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
DeltaV Digital combines SEO, PPC, and web development into unified marketing strategies that deliver measurable results and maximum ROI. Every channel informs the others so nothing operates in a silo. Senior-led, US-based team with no handoffs and no black-box reporting. Real depth, real results...
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- PPC
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- CRO
- Web Development
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- Location
- Fort Collins, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Behavioral Health Partners specializes in addiction treatment marketing and consulting services. Our mission is to provide commercial care for all while helping facilities grow and make positive impact. Our services include addiction marketing (SEO, Google Ads PPC, content marketing, social media marketing...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
SEO Image is an award-winning New York City agency providing SEO, AI search optimization, local SEO, reputation management, PPC, and web design. Since 2002, the agency has helped established brands and growing businesses improve visibility and achieve measurable results...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
With years of experience serving clients in the Phoenix and Scottsdale areas, DIAP Media is a leading SEO agency specializing in Local, National, Franchise, Ecommerce, and B2B SEO. Our track record includes successful projects with businesses like TucsonSEO.com and Lifted Websites...
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- SEO
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Scottsdale, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We're FMDM. An independent digital agency shaping solutions to help brands with engagement, experience, and commerce...
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- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- Advertising
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- Location
- Simi Valley, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Marketing by Data is a digital marketing agency specializing in data-driven strategies to help businesses achieve their marketing goals. They offer services such as SEO, PPC, email marketing, social media advertising, website development, and analytics. With a focus on transparency and measurable results...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Burbank, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
California SEO Professionals specializes in offering scalable SEO solutions for startups and SMB in the areas of San Francisco, San Diego, and Los Angeles...
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- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Market Research
- PPC
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We're a family owned graphic/web design & digital marketing business that bridges passion and creativity with "real" industry results that work...
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- Video Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Chandler, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
JAXONLABS is a brand strategy and innovation firm that helps growing companies clarify their direction, strengthen their positioning, and implement practical solutions that support long-term growth.We work with founders, executives, and leadership teams to sharpen strategy, & strengthen brand...
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- Branding
- Business Consulting
- Market Research
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Queen Creek, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Creativity Justified is a full services creative and digital design agency providing branding, marketing and advertising solutions to brands and businesses throughout the United States...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
- Logo Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Mandeville, Louisiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
fuze32 is a team of marketing experts who are passionate about our clients' success. We are advocates of accountability, relentless about ROI and just plain fun to work with! Customers choose us because of our engagement, follow-through, dependability, and concern about getting results...
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- Media Buying
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Columbia, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Full-Service Digital Marketing Agency CTThe internet is the largest marketing tool so let us make it work for you! At Online Biz Builders we help your business grow its online presence and reach new audiences...
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- Digital Marketing
- Digital Services
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Stamford, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We help financial planners and Registered Investment Advisors sculpt their digital presence. using the newest and best in class digital marketing strategies...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Email Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We've managed over $30million in ad spend and analyzed over $300 million in revenue. Work with a team that gets you the results you want. No bull$%&#. Just month-to-month contracts. Paid ads can be a powerful source to drive leads through your sales funnel … when you do it correctly. At Crunchy Links, we...
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Full-service media & marketing agency specializing in high-end video production, digital strategy, and brand growth...
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- Video Production
- Video Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We are a Leads First Pay-Per-Click Advertising Agency...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Omaha, Nebraska
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Lawyers are notoriously bad marketers. That's why we exist. We help lawyers get found on the internet and make money off their marketing budget with a full suite of digital marketing services - SEO, PPC, social media, design and more. Our team is made up of local expert who know what it takes to be successful...
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- Location
- San Jose, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
KOR UNLIMITED is a technology firm specializing in digital marketing solutions specifically tailored to help local businesses understand their marketplace, grow their brand, increase revenue, and stay engaged with their customers...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Reputation Management
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Tempesta Media is the leading performance-based provider of digital marketing solutions that drives revenue. Using our targeted approach to digital marketing, Bullseye Effect , we efficiently maximize results and ROI. Tempesta Media helps mid-market and enterprise businesses become industry leaders...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Michigan City, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We lead our clients to success through extensive tech and B2B AI marketing know-how, a strategic mindset, and a dedication to reaching new heights.Eliminate guesswork by following our proven framework. We optimize your premium brand positioning to attract 7-8 figure enterprise deals...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Branding
- Advertising
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Kinetic Curve Marketing Agency is a full-service branding and marketing agency providing inspiring creative, based on the goals of our clients.Our clients range from real estate and hospitality to luxury and lifestyle.If we got you to our website, we can get the right prospects to you...
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- Location
- Prosper, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Direct Agents is an independent, minority-owned digital marketing agency that specializes in performance-driven customer acquisition solutions. Founded by first-generation immigrants, Direct Agents celebrates its 19th year in business this year...
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- Digital Marketing
- CRO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Rizer Technology Solutions is an award winning and 5-star reviewed creative web agency specializing in developing and promoting businesses online through innovative website design, website development, and online marketing strategies. Our specialty is working closely with companies in understanding their...
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- SEO
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- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Established in 2014, JT Digital 360 is a full-service digital marketing agency with a national reach. We assist businesses of all sizes in achieving their digital marketing goals across the United States and internationally...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Coralville, Iowa
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Faceted Media is providing businesses with SEO, website build and design, branding, content, social media, and more. We are experts in what you do, and you don't really get excited when a new Google business statement is out or read every new Facebook algorithm change announcement with fervor. Each of our...
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Social Construct Media & Design's knowledge and experience in digital marketing and creative services, we are able to generate a powerful brand presence for our partners. Website design, social media planning and management, search engine optimization (SEO), paid digital advertising, and analytic research are...
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- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Victoria, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a marketing agency that specializes in video production...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Rochester, New Hampshire
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
We supercharge revenue for B2B tech brands and the agencies that serve them in industries as diverse as SaaS, DevOps, HealthTech, GenAI, and FinTech...
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- Digital Strategy
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Jersey City, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Illumination Marketing is an award-winning full-service media and marketing company that has helped to drive over $200 million in revenue since 2017. Illumination Marketing specializes in Search Engine Optimization, Pay-Per-Click Marketing, Videography, Website Development, and more!...
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- SEO
- Video Production
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Apiary Digital is a consultancy specializing in tailored digital marketing solutions for high-growth companies. With expertise in SEO, paid media, data analytics, creative design, and advanced capabilities like GA4 configuration and website optimization, Apiary partners with tech, SaaS, and e-commerce leaders...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Email Marketing
- Location
- Redmond, Washington
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Good At Marketing is a digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, Google Ads, Meta Ads, and Google Business Profile optimization. We help businesses grow by improving visibility, generating leads, and increasing conversions through data-driven strategies. Our expertise spans competitive industries...
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- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Boynton Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
If you want to dominate Google Maps, Local Services Ads, or Yelp, we have the systems, strategies, and guarantees to get you there. Lets put your business at the top of search results where your next customers are looking!...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- SEO
- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Paul B Design is a full-service digital marketing agency that helps growing businesses stand out with smart strategy, clean design, and measurable results. From SEO and paid ads to websites, email, and social media, we bring clarity and creativity to every campaign...
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- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Anaheim, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Connection Marketing, Inc. is a B2B digital agency based in Calabasas, CA, with 18+ years of experience driving revenue for SaaS, cybersecurity, CPG and enterprise brands. We specialize in being the best at Google Ads, LinkedIn Ads, and ABM strategies that generate qualified leads and scale growth through...
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- PPC
- Location
- Calabasas, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Lower Cross, we hate marketing agencies so we built a better way. We're a boutique consultancy focused on digital strategy, growth, and paid media. Lower Cross has a limited client roster because every account is handled only by the founder and senior execs. No junior staff, no middle management just...
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- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Email Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Greenwich, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We turn business philosophy into visual storytelling. Every project begins with immersion understanding your why, not just your goals. From strategy to cinematic content, we build brands that feel human, look iconic, and perform with purpose. Your values is our fuel, your culture drives our creativity...
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- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Most businesses don't have a marketing problem. They have a systems problem. Raiotech Digital helps service businesses, startups, and operators build systems that create real leverage websites that convert, SEO that compounds, ads tied to real funnels, automations that eliminate manual work, and custom...
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- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Slaymaker Marketing is a senior-led paid media agency helping ecommerce, lead generation, and B2B brands get more from their ad spend. We manage Google Ads, YouTube Ads, Meta Ads, LinkedIn Ads, and Microsoft Ads with a focus on honest strategy, clear communication, proactive testing, and profitable growth...
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- Media Buying
- eCommerce
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Plano, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Animas Marketing is a full-service digital marketing agency based in Durango, Colorado, serving businesses across Southwest Colorado and the Four Corners. Founded in 2016 by Tyler Rice, the agency pairs modern web design with the systems that move revenue — SEO, Google Business Profile and local-search...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Web Development
- Web Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Durango, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Life Improvement Media is a local growth agency based in Palmetto, FL, serving Sarasota, Bradenton, and Tampa Bay. We help service businesses get found on Google, Google Maps, and AI search tools like ChatGPT and Gemini, then make sure every lead gets a fast follow-up. Services include local SEO, Google...
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- SEO
- AEO
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- CRO
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- Location
- Palmetto, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
AmirGetsLeads is an AI marketing agency based in Fresno, California, serving businesses across Fresno, Los Angeles, and California. The agency combines local SEO, AI search optimization, social media and content, web design and development, paid advertising, lead generation, reputation management, and AI...
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- SEO
- AEO
- AI Development
- Web Design
- PPC
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- Location
- Fresno, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We build the 360 Marketing System: ads, automations, tracking, reporting and more, under one strategy, so you can trace a sale back to its campaign...
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- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Coral Gables, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
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7 FAQs About Google Ads Agencies in the USA
How much do Google Ads services in the US cost?
When hiring Google Ads services in the US, most businesses pay between $1,500 and $5,000 per month in agency management fees, separate from the ad budget paid directly to Google, while percentage-based pricing commonly ranges between 10% and 20% of ad spend.
Cost is usually driven by:
- Number of campaigns
- Geographic targeting complexity
- Conversion tracking requirements
- Landing page involvement
- Volume of creative testing
How do I know if I'm hiring the right Google Ads agency in the USA for my budget?
The right agency for your budget is the one that can explain exactly how it will allocate resources before it talks about results.
To evaluate the fit, ask your prospects:
- Who will manage your account daily?
- How many accounts do they personally handle?
- What optimization happens weekly vs monthly?
- How is performance tied to revenue, not clicks?
- What will they not do with your budget?
As a rule of thumb, when comparing Google Ads agencies in the US, clarity of process is often a stronger predictor of success than portfolio size.
What is a realistic timeline to see results from my Google Ads engagement?
Most Google Ads campaigns begin producing reliable optimization signals within 30 to 90 days, depending on conversion volume and tracking quality.
Google explicitly notes that Smart Bidding strategies require a learning period before performance stabilizes as the system adapts to conversion signals and auction dynamics.
What this means in practice:
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What do Google Ads agencies in the US charge that most buyers don't expect?
Most buyers don't expect to pay extra for conversion tracking, CRM integrations, landing page optimization, and creative production, as these are often excluded from a US Google Ads agency's base management fee.
Hidden or additional costs often include:
- Conversion tracking setup (GA4, GTM)
- Enhanced conversion implementation
- CRM integration for lead quality tracking
- Landing page design or CRO work
- Creative production for ads
- Call tracking software subscriptions
What's the difference between a good agency and an average one in this space?
Good Google Ads agencies in the United States optimize for revenue and qualified pipeline, while average agencies optimize for vanity metrics like clicks and impressions.
This difference is structural and shows up immediately in reporting and decision-making.
The distinction looks like this:
| Good Agency Focus | Average Agency Focus |
| Revenue and pipeline | Click-through rate |
| Lead quality | Traffic volume |
| Conversion value | CPC reduction |
| Attribution clarity | Platform metrics |
| Business impact | Campaign activity |
Most underperforming Google Ads agencies in the US are not failing at execution, per se. Their common denominator is that they are optimizing the wrong layer of the funnel.
What does a bad engagement look like with a Google Ads agency in the USA, and how do I avoid it?
A bad Google Ads engagement is usually defined by a lack of clarity, rather than an immediate performance decline.
Warning signs include:
- Reporting becomes less actionable over time
- Meetings focus on explaining instead of improving
- No clear documentation of what changed in the account
- Metrics shift toward vanity indicators (clicks, impressions)
- Optimization cadence becomes inconsistent
- Strategic recommendations stop evolving
To avoid poor engagements with Google Ads agencies in the US, require a recurring structure that answers:
- What changed this month?
- Why did it change?
- What will be tested next?
How much involvement will I need to have once the agency is hired?
You’ll have low day-to-day involvement, but you must stay involved in strategy, priorities, and performance decisions.
After onboarding, your role with Google Ads agencies in the US typically falls into three areas:
| Business input (required, ongoing) |
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| Performance decisions (monthly) |
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| Occasional approvals (as needed) |
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The bottom line is that execution will be handled by the agency, but outcomes will ultimately depend on your input on business context and lead quality feedback.
