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Kairos Digital uses digital marketing to help good ideas thrive, good organizations do great things, and good people become world-changing leaders for the glory of God...
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- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Branding
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- Location
- Jacksonville, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Allegiant Digital Marketing is a Full-Service ROI Performance Based Digital Marketing Agency headquartered in Austin, TX with over 25 years of experience in Advertising & Marketing. We specialize in Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Search Engine Marketing (SEM), Social Media, Web Design, & more...
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- PPC
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Step into the spotlight with Marketing Trailblazer. In the ever-evolving world of marketing, it's easy to get lost in the noise. But with us, your brand's distinct story takes center stage. Through tailored strategies, we craft narratives that resonate, ensuring your message isn't just heard it leaves an...
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- Location
- Bergenfield, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $115/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Think It First is a digital strategy consultancy, specializing in web design, app development, and marketing...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Services
- Digital Marketing
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Based in Boston, MA, our agency of digital marketing experts provide website design, lead generation, SEM, email marketing, social media, creative services and technology integration. We specialize in working with clients in travel & tourism, healthcare, & technology sectors to grow their business, build...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Needham, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
CodeAutomation is an Award-Wining AI Development Company based Naperville, IL...
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- AI Development
- Web Development
- Digital Services
- eCommerce Development
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Naperville, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We provide digital marketing with an EXCEPTIONAL customer experience, to businesses across the USA. With a strong focus on increasing ROI, we generate leads via Custom Websites, Local SEO & Google Business Profile, Reputation Management, Google Ads, and Facebook Ads...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Southlake, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Growth Squad's primary purpose is to educate and equip customers with the knowledge they need to make sound marketing decisions. Our major goal is to educate customers and provide them with the knowledge they need to make informed marketing decisions. Our staff understands the unique strategies necessary to...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Stuart, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Goodjuju Marketing specializes in helping property management companies increase leads and close more deals through superior website design, SEO, and reputation management. Their unique strategies are designed to increase exposure on search engines and drive targeted traffic from property owners...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- CRM Consulting
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Lehi, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
We convert businesses into brands by building booming and beautiful online presences for them...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Digital Marketing
- Design Services
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
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
Sport marketing, as offered by Creatitive, stands as a comprehensive service within their repertoire of digital marketing solutions...
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- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Gilbert, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
ESB Advertising is a versatile agency that specializes in both digital and traditional media buying. We provide brands across varying industries with innovative and effective advertising solutions...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Falls Church, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Digital Website Development specializes in delivering premium web development and design services. With a focus on quality and optimization, our highly skilled professionals provide customized solutions to meet diverse needs. From mobile app development to website maintenance, local SEO, and WordPress...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- New Brunswick, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
WebRocket Digital is based in the Chicago area and offers digital marketing and creative services to local businesses, franchises and enterprise clients...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Geneve, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
CANZ Marketing is a results-driven digital marketing agency specializing in helping E-commerce and B2B businesses achieve rapid growth through paid acquisition strategies such as Facebook ads, Twittwe marketing, Instagram ads, Google ads, YouTube, and LinkedIn...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
IT-Geeks is a leading website designing & development company, working over various e-commerce platforms. We are the top-rated Shopify Experts and Partners across the globe. We provide E-Commerce solutions for entrepreneurs to embolden their business globally...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Services
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Middletown, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We are consistently ranked as a #1 digital marketing agency by industry experts and our clients. Our customers are nationwide and range from startups to over $50 million in revenue. We provide a FREE SEO score of your website and a FREE Digital Marketing Assessment. We are ranked as the #2️⃣ Social Media...
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- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
With more than a decade of digital marketing agency experience, Volume Nine believes success is measured in long-term relationships and ongoing results.We have seen how other agencies operate, and we know that there is a better way to “do” digital marketing...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Discover the power of comprehensive performance affiliate digital marketing with Today's Business. With a team of specialized experts, we offer a full range of services, from auditing and tracking to tailored strategy creation and execution. With our track record of success working with thousands of clients...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Affiliate Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Studio Green offers a a variety of internet marketing solutions that are powers by experts within there respected fields...
Top Services:
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Huntsville, Alabama
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We are a digital marketing agency looking to help other businesses grow their digital footprint through proven online marketing strategies...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Northumberland, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
JustLegal Marketing, LLC is a leading legal marketing agency dedicated solely to serving the legal industry. Led by renowned attorney Stephan Futeral, we offer a comprehensive suite of services designed specifically for lawyers...
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- Content Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Welcome to Digital Parameters. We are a web agency located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. We offer web services such as web design, development, SEO, advertising and digital marketing. We have over 20 years of experience designing stunning websites that create online success; we are a great choice to help build your...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $130/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Impact Marketing is a Vermont-based agency specializing in web design, SEO services, local SEO, and digital marketing. They understand the complexities of building effective websites and the importance of being found on search engines like Google...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Location
- Bristol, Vermont
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $115/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We Are a Creative Agency with a Passion for DesignIts simple, Were here to help your business grow!Division Web Design is dedicated to helping businesses grow their web presence. We specializing in web design, search engine optimization, digital design & digital marketing. We provide all the tools you...
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- Web Design
- Creative Services
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Rahway, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Splurge Media is a comprehensive digital marketing agency based in Clark, New Jersey, with a focus on helping small and mid-sized businesses thrive in the digital age...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Clark, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
360 Marketing & Advertising is a full-service digital marketing agency that has won several awards. Our commitment to local, national, and global businesses, nonprofits, public administration, and government initiatives has been proven over the course of twenty-two years. As a result, our clients have a 98%...
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- Digital Marketing
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- Public Relations
- Video Production
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- Location
- Layton, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We are a tightly knit team of designers, developers, project managers and systems administrators. With more than 30 years of experience in the field, we have what it takes to champion a project from whiteboard to finished project, while delivering it on time and within scope. Each member of the Pivot Mode...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Content Marketing
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Greensboro, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Located in Portland, Oregon, Fish Marketing is an advertising and marketing agency that provides comprehensive services, specializing in automotive branding, aimed at driving tangible results for our clients...
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- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Creative Services
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Clue is an esteemed dental branding and marketing agency that focuses on website design, online marketing, patient experience, and startup branding...
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- Branding
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Atlantic Marketing Company is a team of passionate marketers who are dedicated to helping small businesses flourish...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Tuff is a digital marketing agency for startups, that will unleash your growth through efffective processes by skilled executives. We understand the true essence of growth. It's not just a result; it's a carefully crafted process.With our proven methodology and a team of expert marketers, we are committed...
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- Digital Marketing
- Video Marketing
- SEO
- CRO
- PPC
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- Location
- Eagle, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We assist businesses in increasing their consumer base through comprehensive digital and search marketing strategies. Our whole approach is designed with one purpose in mind: to provide exceptional value to the organizations with whom we collaborate! We are very picky about the companies we collaborate with...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
- PPC
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
CREATIVALS.COM serves as your comprehensive hub for a diverse range of digital solutions, specializing in the creation of polished websites, intricate applications, and custom-designed software tailored precisely to meet your distinct requirements. Our expertise extends beyond mere development; we are...
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
New Adventure Web Design & Digital Marketing specializes in professional website development for small businesses, agencies and e-commerce retailers. Other services we provide include digital marketing, logo design, graphic design, text message marketing, and website hosting. We have a combined 30+ years of...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Waterloo, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
DigiTroopers is a leading digital marketing agency offering services like Web development, SEO, SMM, PPC, content marketing, and e-commerce management to help businesses grow online...
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- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Kent, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
The Marketology Lab is creative consultancy focused on brand strategy and design, content development, website design and digital integration, and fractional leadership...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
SiteHike builds Webflow websites and runs local SEO for contractors and local businesses. We build a page for each service and town you work in, manage your Google Business Profile, and report calls, form fills and booked jobs each month. Plans start at $347 a month...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Mahwah, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
At B3 Media Consulting, we are committed to leveraging digital expertise to consult on and create integrated marketing for growth minded businesses. We are digital marketing experts who have experience working at Google and can accelerate. your digital marketing needs and drive up ROI quickly...
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- Digital Services
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- eCommerce Development
- CRO
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
WORLD-CLASS WEB DESIGN AND DIGITAL MARKETING AGENCY...
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- CRO
- SEO
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Beast Creative Agency helps brands grow through AI-enhanced digital marketing, bold creative strategy, and data-driven campaigns built to generate measurable results...
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- SEO
- IT Services
- Mobile App Development
- CRM Consulting
- Cloud Consulting
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- Location
- Helotes, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
As digital marketing experts, we create engaged communities that drive real customer growth and boost your sales.Serving businesses across USA, Chile & Latin America with proven strategies tailored to your market.Fluent in Spanish to connect deeply with your audience.Hablamos español...
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- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Jose Angelo Studios is a content marketing & SEO agency based in Silicon Valley and has won several awards for our SEO thought leadership insights...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
We are a boutique digital agency where creativity and technology connect. Since 2017, we've helped small businesses, startups, and brands stand out and scale up with elevated websites, digital marketing, and brand design...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Award-Winning Full-Stack Marketing Agency in the Heart of Duluth, Minnesota. We're not your typical marketing firm From market research, advertising, and branding to public relations, digital marketing, and website design, our services are designed to meet your businesses needs!...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Duluth, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Product design & marketing experts driving growth. Founded in 2013, Wandr is an award-winning Product strategy & UX/UI design agency...
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- Digital Services
- Design Services
- Product Design
- Digital Strategy
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Danford Digital, based in Dallas, TX, is your full-service digital marketing partner, bringing innovative thinking and creative excellence to every online marketing project. We are dedicated to understanding your unique needs and believe in infusing a human touch into every digital campaign. With a commitment...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Web Development
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Design House Agency is a boutique digital agency based in Coral Gables, Fla., that specializes in web design and development alongside brand identity, SEO, PPC, content marketing and social media. Founded in 2009, the agency combines creative flair and strategic insight to deliver tailored digital solutions...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Coral Gables, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Catalpha help select the right style of package for your product, create stunning branded graphics, write the perfect message that will attract your target audience...
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- Package Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Web Design
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- Location
- Towson, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 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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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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| 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.
