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Kingdon Marketing offers web design, SEO, social media, blogging, and email marketing. We use content marketing and strategy to bring traffic to your website from Google that converts to leads and sales. Phase one is all about your brand, messaging, and SEO. Phase two is marketing with articles, social media...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Boone, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a San Antonio-based digital marketing agency specializing in helping local businesses increase online visibility and drive revenue. Our approach is transparent, data-driven, and focused on building long-term partnerships...
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- Creative Services
- Branding
- Email Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Elmendorf, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Overdrive Digital Marketing is an award winning agency that specializes in web design, SEO, and Google Ads. Overdrive's offers free websites to clients that sign up for monthly SEO services...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Eagle Edge Marketing offers custom, SEO-optimized web design in Little Rock. Mobile-friendly, fast, and affordable sites starting at $999 with quick 714 day delivery and local support...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- PPC
- Branding
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- Location
- Jonesboro, Arkansas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Ringo Media is a results-driven digital marketing and software development agency with 20+ years of experience. We help businesses scale through SEO, PPC, social media, and custom software solutions. By combining strategy, AI-powered tools, and creative design, we deliver measurable growth. From startups to...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We're more than marketers were your growth partners. Madison Media Services helps businesses of all sizes stand out online with personalized marketing strategies that work for your goals, your brand, and your budget...
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- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Managed Services
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
At Optican Edge, were committed to delivering strategies that grow your brand, attract the right audience, and create measurable results because when you succeed, so do we. We craft marketing strategies that blend creativity, data, and innovation to deliver exceptional results. At Optican Edge, digital...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Santa Monica, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Curate9 helps brands grow through strategic design, web & mobile development, and data-driven digital solutions...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Digital Marketing
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Irving, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Savvy Post Marketing partners with established businesses ready to scale through core services built for performance: digital marketing that generates qualified leads through smart funnels and automation...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Asheville, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Biondo Creative is a digital marketing agency serving Philadelphia, PA, Delaware County, Chester County, Montgomery County, Bucks County and the surrounding area. We offer Website Design, Logo Design, Google Ads, SEO, and Social Media Marketing...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
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- Location
- Yardley, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Gridline delivers local marketing for surveyors and home inspectors, designed to improve your local presence and drive leads. From SEO to Google Ads and web design, everything is tailored to surveyors and home inspectors...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Web Design
- PPC
- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $104/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Professional digital marketing and SEO services for local businesses in USA. Boost your online presence with Google My Business optimization, SEO, PPC, and website development...
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- SEO
- Web Development
- PPC
- Location
- Cliffside Park, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $399/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Done-for-you websites for local home service businesses: roofing, plumbing, HVAC, pool and landscaping. $0 upfront, live in 2 to 5 business days, with local SEO, unlimited changes and Google Business Profile setup included. Google Ads management available, priced by your ad spend...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- AEO
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Real Time Marketing is a full-service, in-house agency serving home service businesses across the U.S., including plumbers, electricians, HVAC contractors, and more. With 100+ years of combined experience, our team is highly specialized in every aspect of marketing...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Bradenton, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
InSync Media is a marketing agency that helps growing businesses develop smarter and more sustainable marketing systems. The company specializes in branding, SEO, and strategic marketing solutions designed to strengthen online visibility and support long-term business growth. With a focus on transparency and...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Montrose, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
You pay Google, we build and manage everything. Pricing discussed on your strategy call. Specialized Google Ads management for healthcare and aesthetics...
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- PPC
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We are a marketing company with over 10 years of experience serving Maryland. We treat every client as a long-term growth partner. Our approach combines proven strategies with hands-on collaboration so you're not just getting a service, you're getting a team invested in your results...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Glen Burnie, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Seismic Pixels is a technical WordPress studio specializing in high-performance, custom-engineered digital solutions. Since 2008, we've moved beyond generic templates and bloated page builders to provide bespoke Gutenberg blocks, Laravel integrations, and scalable e-commerce architectures. We bridge the gap...
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- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Windham, Maine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $130/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Ingenious Tech Group, we create logos, brand identities, and stunning websites that help businesses stand out. From UI/UX design to digital graphics, we focus on creativity, quality, and user experience. Our designs are tailored to each client, making your brand memorable, professional, and impactful...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Columbus, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
Ushu Marketing is a performance-focused digital marketing agency based in Houston, Texas, specializing in helping businesses grow through data-driven strategies and measurable results. As a Google Partner-certified agency, the company emphasizes ROI-focused campaigns and practical execution, positioning...
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Development
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Cypress, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
Helbling Digital Media is a Cincinnati-based web design and digital marketing agency founded in 2006. We specialize in custom website design, web development, SEO, and digital strategy for businesses across Greater Cincinnati, Dayton, and the Ohio Valley...
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- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Design Services
- AI Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Gainesville, FL digital marketing agency specializing in WordPress web design, Google Ads, and strategic marketing that turns visitors into customers...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- PPC
- Advertising
- Location
- Gainesville, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Dunsen Design Inc. is a web design and digital marketing company based in West Lafayette, Indiana, serving the Greater Lafayette area and surrounding regions, including Chicagoland. Founded in 2008 by Purdue University graduate Jeff Sunden, the company began with a focus on graphic and web design before...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- West Lafayette, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
RocarAds is a Google Ads Agency focused on B2B companies and professional services in Spain, LATAM & United States. We help businesses generate qualified leads through Strategic Search, Display and Perfomance Max campaigns designed to fill the sales pipeline with prospects that have real purchase intent. Your...
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- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Location
- Delaware City, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Oceanfront SEO is a Monterey, CA digital marketing agency specializing in local SEO, website design, Google Business Profile optimization, and paid advertising. We help local businesses rank higher, generate qualified leads, and grow revenue with no long-term contracts and transparent reporting...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Marina, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
CodeWCG is a Houston-based digital marketing and web development agency focused on helping businesses generate more leads through search, websites, and automation. The agency combines branding, web design, SEO, paid advertising, and AI-powered systems to drive measurable business growth...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Email Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We hate marketing more than you do. We've seen agencies take advantage of clients, ad platforms waste small-business budgets, and good people get overwhelmed by the complexity of marketing. That's why were here. We help local businesses get higher-performing SEO, web design, branding, and more...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Auburn Hills, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Clear Brands is a marketing agency that helps local businesses get found online and turn that visibility into real customers. We handle everything from SEO and web design to branding and Google Ads, all tailored to small and mid market companies in the Tampa Bay area who want to grow without the guesswork...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Clearwater, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Blume, we help home service businesses turn their websites and digital presence into powerful tools for visibility, credibility, and lead generation. We're not here to build you "just a website" or run ads that disappear into the noise. We're here to build your complete online engine for growth...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
GoBIG Systems is a Broken Arrow SEO and web design agency that gets local businesses to #1 on Google and keeps them there. We've ranked 130+ businesses first across 35+ markets, with clients holding the top spot for years. No contracts and a real U.S. team that lives where you do. We handle SEO, local SEO...
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- SEO
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- PPC
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- Location
- Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We Got U is your partner for full-service digital marketing. We drive results through SEO, ads, and more. Reach out today to boost your business!...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Delaware, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
With twenty years of industry expertise, Spark Agency remains a pioneering force in the digital realm, continuously adapting to the dynamic technological landscape. Grounded in a customer-centric philosophy, our success is intricately tied to the achievements of our clients, driving us to deliver unparalleled...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Hermosa Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Spotlight is a full service marketing firm, web design agency and magazine publisher located in Fargo, ND, Bismarck ND, Western Minnesota and Sioux Falls, SD...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- SEO
- Web Development
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- Location
- Fargo, North Dakota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Rhillane Marketing Digital is a comprehensive digital marketing agency dedicated to delivering exceptional services that drive business success and growth. Our team of specialists excels in various domains, including Digital Marketing Strategy, Web Design, UI/UX, SEO, Graphic Design, 2D/3D Animations, Social...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Torrance, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Market Your Corp is a South Florida digital marketing agency and Google Partner helping businesses turn online visibility into measurable growth. We specialize in Google Ads, SEO, AI Search Optimization (AEO/GEO), local SEO, website design, lead generation, and marketing automation. Based in Broward County...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Web Development
- Web Design
- AEO
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- Location
- Davie, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Digital Stride is a specialized digital marketing agency headquartered in York, PA, dedicated to building revenue-generating marketing foundations for contractors, trade professionals, AEC firms, and home service providers. Founded on "No-BS Marketing" in 2023, we combine technical SEO, local search...
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- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
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- Location
- York, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We help clients get more leads through Google with organic search engine optimization...
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- SEO
- PPC
- CRO
- Location
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Your trusted digital partner for expert website design, development, and growth-focused marketing solutions...
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- Email Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Level 28 Media is a boutique lead generation agency that delivers targeted pay-per-click marketing programs for forward-thinking, professional service-based businesses. The agency focuses on data-driven strategies and optimized campaigns to help clients attract qualified leads, increase visibility, and drive...
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- PPC
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
As a full-service design and marketing team, we've worked with 100+ clients across the world to design, develop, and launch world-class brands that sell more products. We work with you to understand your specific goals, and then build a strategy to help you achieve them...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Kannapolis, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Kega Software is a Miami-based web development studio specializing in custom websites, web applications, and marketing solutions for startups and local businesses. Founded by Kevin Garcia, a senior developer with 15+ years of experience...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Overcome Media is a Lexington, KY marketing agency built only for blue collar businesses: roofing, HVAC, junk removal, dumpster rental, lawn care, tree service, construction and auto repair. We shoot the video, build the site, run Google, Local Services and Meta ads, handle SEO and Google Business Profiles...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Lexington, Kentucky
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
ServiceHawk Digital Marketing helps home service businesses thrive by generating quality leads, increasing conversion rates, creating more valuable customers, and driving referrals. With expert SEO, PPC, and high-converting websites, we turn traffic into real growth. Lets scale your business today!...
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- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Hammond, Louisiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Techy Toes is an SEO, Google Maps and web design agency in St. Petersburg, FL, working with local businesses across the US. We measure success in calls and leads, not rankings: one client went from 4 calls a month from Google to 77, another from a quiet website to 2030 leads a month...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- AEO
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- Location
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Agency220 is a Billings, Montana based small business marketing agency delivering custom web design, SEO, social media, podcast production, and print/digital advertising all focused on organic, long term growth. Since rebranding from Rim Advertising, Agency220 has built a reputation for helping local...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Audio Production
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
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- Location
- Billings, Montana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We are a fast and reliable company that strives to provide the best service. We were founded 2022 and have always wanted to take every company that came on board to make sure they get the best possible result and grow and more than anything have the confidence to grow with us...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Rad5 Media values the creative process, enriching peoples lives, and delivering results that transform businesses. Our process in web design, SEO, video productions and graphic design is to deliver branded content that is high quality, brings clarity to your customers journey, and delivers your business's...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Video Production
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- Location
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Discover cutting-edge web and digital marketing solutions that drive growth and success...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Azle, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Turning marketing into measurable revenue growth, thats what we do. Finfrock Marketing, I bring over 18 years of experience crafting high-impact campaigns for businesses ranging from startups to $5B giants, as well as nonprofits.We specialize in creating multi-channel AEO/GEO marketing strategies that...
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- Pismo Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
K Squared Consulting is a full-service digital agency built by two former tech company operators who spent a decade on the other side of the table hiring agencies, getting burned, and wondering where the money went. We build websites, run SEO, manage paid ads, create content, and develop brand identities for...
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- Falmouth, Maine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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- 1 Project Listed
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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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| Week 3–4 |
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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:
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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.
