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  • A 360° Creative & Marketing Agency.

    Crux is a dynamic, woman-owned Creative and Marketing Agency, dedicated to sculpting brand identities and crafting engaging strategies. Specializing in interactive experiences, digital communications, and immersive environments, Crux ensures clients forge lasting connections with their target audiences...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000

    Crux Creative Services

    • Digital Services
    • Design Services
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • Creative Services
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Oracle
    • CCI
    • University of Bowling Green
    • HKS
    • Perkins+Will
    • WBTC
    • Discovery World
    • Wisconsin State Fair
    • U.S. Navy
    • Yunker
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Crux Creative Reviews & Testimonials

    • Paula Kappes
      Paula Kappes Review from Google
      5.0

      Paula Kappes's Review Sourced from Google

      Crux Creative and Michele have been a key partner and vendor for my business for 10+ years. Michele cares for all our publicity and advertising needs, including printed pieces. Recently, she completed a new website on budget and on time. We are thrilled with the finish design and functionality. She has an expert eye for design and has been very effective in helping us to manage to a tight marketing budget. I highly recommend Crux Creative.

    • Cal Cook
      Cal Cook Review from Google
      5.0

      Cal Cook's Review Sourced from Google

      Crux has built our last three websites. We also use them for our agency's design, marketing and social media needs. They are resourceful and timely. I highly recommend Michele and the team at Crux Creative.

    • Murphy Wallbeds Chicago
      Murphy Wallbeds Chicago Review from Google
      5.0

      Murphy Wallbeds Chicago's Review Sourced from Google

      We at Murphy Wallbeds Chicago could not be happier with the job that Crux Creative has done with our website. Their attention to detail in both design and maintenance is second to none. Michele Allen has gone above and beyond for us, creating a intuitive and attractive site and responding to any issue we have immediately. If you are looking to create a website, Crux Creative is the firm to use.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What services do Google Ads agencies provide?

Google adwords companies create and manage ads to display in Google search results. These specialized pay-per-click (PPC) agencies conduct keyword research, do custom campaign setups, create ad headlines and descriptions, manage bids, run A/B tests on ads, and track their performance on Google Analytics.  

These activities are aimed at improving the return on ad spend (ROAS) and lower the cost-per-click (CPC). The end-goal of placing a search ad on Google is to improve the website traffic and land more leads and sales.   

What types of campaigns can a Google Ads agency run?

The Googs Ads ecosystem is made out of the Google Display Network and Google Search Network. Within these areas, you can place the following types of Google Ads: 

  • Search campaigns: Show ads in Google search results when users look for specific keywords. 
  • Display campaigns: Place visual ads across millions of websites within the Google Display Network. 
  • Shopping campaigns: Show product ads directly in search results, often used by eCommerce businesses. 
  • Video campaigns: Show video ads on YouTube to build brand awareness. 
  • App campaigns: Automatically show your ads on YouTube, Google Play, and other apps. 

How much do these services cost?

Base fees for Google Ads service range from $250 to $2,500 a month, plus 7% to 15% of the monthly ad spend. If the contract is on an hourly basis, agencies in the US bill from $150 to $200 an hour.  

The pricing model is determined by the campaign's complexity and the service provider's location, with the most common option being a combination of a fixed base fee and a variable percentage of the total monthly ad spend.  

How long does it take to see results from Google ads?

As Google Ads (formerly Google AdWords) is the biggest digital advertising platform, ads start getting views within a day or two, however this initial traction isn't a reliable indicator if a campaign is a success.  

It’s normal for clicks and conversions to start slow while Google's algorithm spends the first week or even a month in its learning phase. This is just the system taking time to figure out who your best customers are and how to reach them.  

Early data almost always looks weak. The real momentum starts building after that phase ends. Most businesses find it takes about 3 months of running a well-tuned campaign to see the results they actually want

Do AdWords agencies provide performance guarantees?

Performance guarantees for Google Ads results are rare, as many factors are outside an agency's control. Google AdWords companies cannot guarantee a specific ROAS or sales volume as the success depends on the website, product, pricing, and market competition.   

On that note, some agencies offer guarantees tied to their deliverables or management fees, such as committing to a specific cost per lead (CPL) or conversion volume, or offering a refund if they don't launch the campaign on time. 

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