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Full-service digital marketing and web development agency. Brand strategy, SEO, web dev, AI workflows, content, paid media, and analytics senior-level execution on every project...
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- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
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- Location
- Eugene, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Spark Climb is the only growth hacking agency that enables brands to leverage cutting-edge technology in their social media branding and growth strategies...
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- Media Buying
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- PPC
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- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Fredrick Media specializes in affordable, custom web design and digital marketing services for small businesses, enhancing online presence and driving growth. Our comprehensive offerings include responsive web design, local SEO, Google and Facebook ads, logo design, and review management. We transform...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Neenah, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
The Park Ave Company is a strategic communications, learning, and experience design agency that helps organizations amplify important stories, engage audiences, and drive meaningful change. The company combines strategy, planning, design, user experience, community engagement, and educational content...
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- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Media Buying
- Content Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Broad Lantern Media is a web design and digital marketing agency in Mount Pocono, PA, serving HVAC, plumbing, roofing, and other home service businesses. We build websites, manage local SEO, and optimize Google Business Profiles so clients get found by nearby customers. Our team also develops proprietary SEO...
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- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Hire a web design company in california to ensure product marketing through multi-channels email marketing, social media marketing, search engine optimization, and beyond...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Product Design
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- Location
- California City, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
IT Niche is an AI-powered digital solutions company specializing in web and mobile app development, ecommerce, and performance marketing. We help businesses build scalable products and drive growth through SEO, VCO, and data-driven strategies focused on real results...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Memphis, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Synaryverse is an AI-driven creative and digital agency in the USA specializing in creative design, branding, graphic design, AI video ads, AI filmmaking, SEO, digital marketing, web development, and AI solutions. We combine creativity, technology, and data-driven strategies to help businesses build stronger...
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Branchburg, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Market Prism Team is a results driven digital marketing agency helping businesses grow their online presence and achieve measurable success. We specialize in strategic SEO, targeted advertising, performance marketing, social media management and conversion focused web development. Using a data driven approach...
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- Web Development
- PPC
- SEO
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Crimson Oak Marketing is a full-service digital marketing agency focused on helping businesses grow online through data-driven strategies and creative execution. Our area of expertise includes SEO, web design, paid marketing campaigns, social media marketing, content marketing, email marketing...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Kalispell, Montana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Cornershop Creative is an award-winning digital agency thats worked with hundreds of nonprofits, political campaigns, and mission-driven small businesses. Our fully remote team of 30+ includes developers, designers, strategists, and SEO expertsall focused on helping organizations engage supporters online and...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Olney, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Delaware Digital is a full-service digital agency specializing in web design, web development, SEO, PPC, branding, and digital marketing solutions for businesses across Delaware and the Mid-Atlantic region. With over a decade of experience and a fully in-house team, the agency delivers customized digital...
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- Digital Services
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- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Wilmington, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
SEO Consulting (Group Vio) is a specialized agency dedicated to delivering revenue-centric consulting services in the domains of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Search Engine Marketing (SEM). Our exclusive focus is on optimizing strategies that directly contribute to revenue generation...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- North Brunswick Township, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Altered State Productions is a video production company and digital marketing agency...
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- Video Production
- Digital Marketing
- Video Marketing
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We're a creative studio, fueling businesses with fractional creative direction, brand development, and integrated creative services. We're not like your typical agency—we're flexible and agile, and take a unique approach to branding and creativity. Our integrated creative services are the support system...
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- Advertising
- Web Design
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- Location
- Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
nsite.tech is a Bellingham-area web design, application development, and cybersecurity company serving Whatcom County, WA Bellingham, Ferndale, Lynden, Blaine, and Fairhaven. Custom websites you own, business software, and Google-certified security...
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- CRM Consulting
- IT Compliance Solution
- Engineering
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- Location
- Everson, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $350/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Nest Publicity is a public relations and digital communications agency with offices in Suffern, New York, and Los Angeles, California, and an international presence across Canada, the United States, Dubai, Singapore, and Saudi Arabia. The agency develops brand narratives and integrated communication...
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- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Location
- Suffern, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
At JA Frontiers, we believe that the most effective business solutions are born from a blend of rigorous analysis and genuine partnership. We dont just deliver reports; we strive to provide the kind of operational reliability and actionable insight that helps our clients see past the immediate challenge to...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- CRO
- PPC
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- Location
- Science Hill, Kentucky
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
In a sea of digital noise, being extraordinary is the key to success. Why blend in when you were born to stand out? At Deviant Digital Services, we don't just offer digital marketing solutions we craft unique narratives that captivate and convert. Say goodbye to cookie-cutter strategies and hello to a world...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Tempe, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Brand Alchemy Marketing is a Dallas-based agency transforming underperforming marketing into measurable business growth. Founded by a former VP of Marketing with 15+ years of experience leading strategies for startups and billion-dollar brands, we bring a unique blend of data-driven strategy and bold creative...
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- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
502ads offers digital marketing solutions for small businesses in and around Louisville, Kentucky - particularly search engine optimization (SEO) and (AI) answer engine optimization (AEO). The agency also manages online advertising, including Google Ads management, and provides social media strategy, as well...
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- AEO
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Helping brands scale on marketplaces. We either operate as your wholesale partner (we buy inventory and take on sales/marketplace ops) or as a services partner (we manage your entire marketplace growth under your own accounts)...
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- eCommerce Development
- eCommerce
- SEO
- PPC
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Brandon, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Award-winning marketing agency trusted by 200+ businesses nationwide for web design, SEO, PPC, social media, and automation, backed by responsive service and lasting client relationships...
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- Web Design
- AEO
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- CRO
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- Location
- Hauppauge, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
WITHIN's proprietary 5 pillars collapse the traditional marketing silos of performance and branding to create a cohesive marketing strategy focused on long-term, sustainable growth. Our technology, built to enable industry-best incremental bidding and LTV, has helped us scale revenue for major retail, DTC...
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- Digital Marketing
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- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Marshall Media offers a full-spectrum of services geared toward providing businesses in any industry with the adequate resources & knowledge for unprecedented growth...
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- Branding
- Video Production
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Jupiter, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Warp Drive Digital Marketing delivers personalized, data-driven strategies that help businesses grow by finding more customers, generating leads, and increasing sales. We leverage cutting-edge technology and innovation to provide tailored solutions that push the boundaries of traditional marketing. Our...
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- eCommerce
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Ogden, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Our approach is simple: we want to help your business thrive in a way that feels authentic to you. Whether its refining your story, crafting a strategy that fits your unique goals, or simply offering thoughtful guidance along the way, were here to lighten the load and help you move forward with confidence...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Harwich, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We make digital marketing easy so you don't have to manage all the pieces. Todays digital landscape is complicated, fragmented and requires an array of skills. BootstrapVT blends old school marketing with new school technology. We know all the acronyms and the underlying tech services. Marketing has changed...
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- Content Marketing
- SEO
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- Burlington, Vermont
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Custom WordPress website design and data-driven digital marketing. Combining beautiful design, intentional user experience, and clean code, we architect high-performance digital experiences optimized for search engines, modern AI visibility, and measurable business growth...
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- Web Design
- Digital Services
- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
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- Wichita, Kansas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Thumbvista, since 2012, uses programmatic advertising tools such as geofencing and audience data to allow advertisers to reach the right audience based on location, time and interest...
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- Digital Marketing
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- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
ROI Amplified is a full-service digital marketing agency located in downtown Tampa, Florida. Specializing in custom digital marketing solutions, ROI Amplified offers SEO, Google Ads, Web Design, Marketing Automation, Social Media, Marketing Automation, CRM Implemenation and more!...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- CRM Consulting
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- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/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
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- Redmond, Washington
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Left Hand Agency is a strategic CPG media planning and buying agency. We help CPG and retail marketers strike the right balance between performance and brand advertising...
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- Media Buying
- Advertising
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Oregon City, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
San Diego Marketing & SEO is a full-service digital marketing agency specializing in search engine optimization, web design and development, PPC management, social media marketing, content marketing, email marketing, reputation management, and online presence analysis...
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- AEO
- SEO
- Advertising
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- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a Nebraska based digital marketing agency. We specialize in Real estate and car lot advertising. We do all forms of digital media. From building websites to social media managements, we are there to help your business!...
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- Location
- Chadron, Nebraska
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $17/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
OnRadar Agency is a Virginia-registered digital marketing agency with a workforce of approximately 50 skilled professionals. We provide SEO, social media management and marketing, performance marketing, Google Ads, and website development. We work with numerous clients across the US and believe in excellence...
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- Location
- Washington DC, Washington DC
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Long Weekend is a performance-focused digital marketing agency in Cleveland, OH. We help service businesses and growth-stage brands (saas, ecommerce, etc) generate qualified leads and revenue through SEO, Google Ads, paid social (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok ads), and conversion-focused web design...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- CRO
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- Location
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Metrik is a performance-driven marketing agency specializing in paid media, SEO, and data-backed growth strategy. We help businesses turn search traffic into measurable revenue through Google Ads, conversion optimization, and strategic creative. Every campaign is built on real performance data, clear metrics...
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- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Gunnison, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Building your business or product as a brand is becoming increasingly important. Accord Tech Solutions is always ready to transform your startup into a brand. We know how to turn your small business into a brand. Let's work together and win the race of building a brand with digital marketing...
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- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Cheyenne, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Born in Cape Coral in 2023, JCessna Media is the creative and marketing partner Southwest Florida businesses have been waiting for. We pair cinematic video production with strategic, full-funnel digital marketing SEO, social, paid ads, web design, and AI-powered automation all under one roof. No outsourcing...
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- Branding
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Cape Coral, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Kent Mora has a 25-year executive career assisting direct-to-consumer (DTC) companies with performance marketing, advertising, analytics, content creation, logistics, finance, operational, and leadership needs. Specializing in eCommerce, television, and Amazon...
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- Direct Marketing
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- Digital Strategy
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- Newport Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
For over a decade, Ritter Knight Creative has been crafting powerful web solutions for clients across an array of industries - from manufacturing to hospitality and tour & travel. With experience managing more than 101 website projects, these digital marketing professionals are dedicated to transforming ideas...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Allouez, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Improve your websites visibility on Google with Search Engine Optimization (SEO) strategies from a results driven digital marketing agency designed to increase organic traffic, improve keyword rankings, and support long-term online growth...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a full-service Strategic Marketing Firm. Your go-to source for Fractional CMO expertise for service-based SMEs...
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- SEO
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- Branding
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- Location
- Providence, Rhode Island
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Brandefenders is an SEO marketing and branding business that offers a complete range of services and is dedicated to the prosperity of each individual customer. Identify, protect, and develop your brand from its infancy into a thriving business worth several millions of dollars...
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- Reputation Management
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- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Lindon, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
MagFellow is a global link building agency specializing in niche-specific backlinks. Our team crafts tailored strategies to boost your online authority and drive organic traffic. With operations in 42 countries, we offer comprehensive international link building solutions...
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- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Branding
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Volt Marketing propels your business forward with cutting-edge SEO and digital marketing services. Our team is dedicated to delivering both immediate impact and sustained growth, through driving organic traffic and generating quality leads...
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- Location
- Amherst, New Hampshire
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Cindtoro is a full service marketing company that specalizes in working with professional services companies who are looking to increase their brand exposure, leads while closing gaps in CRM platforms to reduce advertising waste...
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- Public Relations
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- Location
- Longwood, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are passionate about Google Ads. From lead generation to full-service Google Ads campaigns, we do it all. We impact our clients bottom line by increasing revenue and optimizing budgets, with continuous monitoring...
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- Location
- Covina, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Schulze Creative is a digital marketing agency based in Arvada, Colorado, specializing in personalized marketing strategies for small and medium-sized businesses. The agency combines SEO, website design, Google Ads, Facebook Ads, and brand-focused storytelling to help businesses build stronger customer...
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- Westminster, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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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:
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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.
