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Funnel Simplified is a digital marketing agency, and we’re here to help you grow your business. We specialize in SEO, PPC, and social media marketing, and we can help you create a comprehensive digital marketing strategy that will help you reach your target audience.We know that effective digital...
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We are your direct-to-consumer marketplace and eCommerce service partner. Channeled partners with a wide variety of DTC, eCommerce focused brands, driving strategy and execution on marketplaces and DTC channels - including full-service channel management, data service, and digital marketplace...
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- eCommerce
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- Location
- Natick, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Denver Web Success is a web design firm that you can trust. Concentrating only on the Denver Colorado marketplace, Denver Web Success places great emphasis on personal service to provide top-quality web sites to our clients...
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Our goal is to create, maintain, and grow successful Search Engine Marketing strategies with clients...
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
We are an Amazon-focused design agency specializing in comprehensive design solutions for your Amazon business. Our services include product packaging design, product inserts/manuals, listing images, A+ content, storefront design, and listing content writing...
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Supple is an Award Winning SEO company. Get an obligation FREE quote from our SEO consultants, call today...
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- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
OWDT stands as a premier web design company, branding, and marketing firm, known for its extensive range of high-quality web design, branding, and marketing solutions. Our portfolio boasts continuous, successful collaborations with renowned clients like Forbes, BP, Ocean Alexander, BMW, and the famous NRG...
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- Web Design
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- Logo Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $275/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
We are a boutique digital marketing agency based in Mumbai, offering comprehensive digital marketing solutions tailored to our client's needs...
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- Branding
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- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $9999/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
5WPR, an integrated marketing and public relations firm, offers services to drive value and growth for its clients. The firm focuses on crafting customized PR and marketing campaigns to attract and engage target audiences while aligning with clients' brand ambitions...
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- Public Relations
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- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Attrock is a mobile app marketing agency that houses an expert team to help you create powerful advertising strategies. We'll make sure your message reaches your target audience so you can maximize your ROI...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
Sagapixel is a healthcare digital marketing firm that plans and executes marketing strategies that integrate social, SEO, and paid media. Check out our YouTube channel for more details on HOW we work...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- WordPress Website Design
- PPC
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Cherry Hill, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
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- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Alexandria, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Advertising Spire is a pay-per-click firm focused exclusively on Amazon and Walmart advertising, managing Sponsored Products, DSP, and listing optimization with TACoS-based bidding strategies. It has managed over $80M in ad spend across 70+ product categories...
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- PPC
- Advertising
- eCommerce
- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Rock Salt Marketing Cooperative
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Rock Salt Marketing is a PPC firm managing Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, Performance Max, Meta, LinkedIn, and programmatic campaigns for businesses across the US and Latin America. It serves both small businesses and large franchise enterprises, with dedicated reporting on how paid and organic campaigns work...
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- SEO
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- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Soharon Infotech is a pay-per-click firm running Google Search, Display, Shopping, Performance Max, and Local Ads campaigns. It provides a dedicated account manager and claims a 96% client satisfaction rate. Suited for small to mid-size businesses in the UAE seeking Google Ads management...
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- Graphic Design
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 164 Projects Listed
Onyx is a digital agency working globally and providing results-driven solutions. It helps brand's boost their organic presence through digital services such as SEO, Web Design & Web Development...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Barcelona, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
SAM Web Studio, a division of SAM Branding Agency, is a global digital marketing, web, and app development firm based in New Delhi. We deliver worldclass web design, SEO, and branding solutions, leveraging modern technologies to craft impactful digital identities and drive measurable business growth...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
"K2 Analytics is a Las Vegas-based design and marketing company serving clients from around the world. They are a digital design and marketing agency that excels at designing mobile-friendly websites and marketing them to their fullest potential. K2 Analytics believes that a great website design must be...
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- Location
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Nativz
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Founded in 2017, Nativz is a top-rated digital marketing agency located in Dallas, TX. We are proud to have worked in over 70 industries with all types of clients ranging from B2B to B2C and large corporations all the way to freelancers...
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- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Established in 1999, Team4eCom is a global e-commerce marketplace management agency with over 500 full-time employees. We have supported 5,000+ businesses with solutions across marketplaces, including Amazon, eBay, and platforms like ChannelAdvisor...
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- PPC
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- Location
- Laguna Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Fortuna Media Group specializes in global eCommerce, AI, and brand development...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
A group of ambitious young entrepreneurs had a dream in 2013 - a dream to become successful. This led them to found eMarket Experts, an innovative IT organization with its headquarters situated in Melbourne, VIC. Nowadays it is one of the most rapidly growing companies within Australia and has over 100...
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- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
At My Biz Niche, we don't just build pretty websites; we design experiences that turn visitors into loyal customers. Every pixel, every line of code, every call-to-action is crafted to grab attention, build trust, and drive results. No matter the industry, your website isn't just a nice to have. It's the...
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- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Scottsdale, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Portfolios Count
- 13 Projects Listed
We make first-class web solutions and tangible digital results affordable and acceptable for every business. Our clients trust us to deliver results through customized strategies and have been honored to help take their brands to new heights. Explore the logos of the companies we have worked with and see the...
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- Mobile App Development
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- SEO
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
eMaximize is a full-service digital marketing agency headquartered in Los Angeles. Since 2008, it has helped small businesses in diverse industries improve revenue through result-driven strategies. The agency specializes in SEO, PPC advertising, social media, website design, and conversion rate optimization...
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- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Manhattan Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
As the #1 rated Digital Marketing agency, we deliver exceptional results at fair and affordable rates. We even offer a price match on any comparable quote. With no contracts required, you can focus on growing your business while we handle the rest. Request your free, no-obligation quote today!...
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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
- 12 Projects Listed
We offer stunning WordPress design, reliable support, and effective SEO and Google ads. With over 3,000 successful projects, transparent pricing, and no long-term contracts, we are the go-to choice for businesses. Let our expert team transform your website effortlessly. Contact us today!...
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- Web Development
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- Location
- Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
WestMetric is a Full-Service Performance Digital Marketing Agency based in Los Angeles, CA. Our mission is to optimize and scale your sponsored product ads on Facebook, Instagram, Google search, display, and Amazon to drive more traffic to your website, generate high-quality leads, and increase product sales...
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- SEO
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- Advertising
- PPC
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Online Marketing Gurus is a top-tier global performance-focused digital marketing , more specifically YouTube marketing firm, earning the trust of thousands of international clients...
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- SEO
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- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
*The Most 5 Star Reviews in Miami* - Awarded Top 1% Digital Marketing Agency in the USA (Four Years in a Row!)...
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- SEO
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- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
The Adroit is a full-service Best Digital Marketing Agency in Mumbai, India offering coherent and bespoke digital marketing services for brands and startups, with a vision of building superior digital products and services. In other words, we give our clients the proverbial wing...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- SEO
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $18/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 50 Projects Listed
ZTS Infotech is a 5-star rated full-stack software development company, launched in 2011. Our team of certified software developers use cutting-edge technologies to provide top-quality end-to-end software application development, including the front end and back end, intending to find the...
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- Digital Marketing
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- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Kolkata, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Krafted Digital is an award winning and internationally recognized full-service digital and growth marketing firm based out of Miami, Florida. Our firm focuses on creating custom-tailored, innovating marketing solutions backed by data and designed to help your brand soar...
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- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- eCommerce
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Directive is the B2B marketing agency that transforms marketing from a cost center into a predictable revenue driver...
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- PPC
- AEO
- SEO
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Mimvi SEO delivers unmatched SEO, PPC, Social, and Website Design services for our customers. We deliver amazing results for our customers daily, with a strong focus on ROI. Mimvi's goal is to take your ranking to the top of Google’s search results and bring in more calls, leads, and traffic...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
At Marketing Deck we are developing websites meant to catch valuable leads for your business. Our websites have a modern interface and SEO oriented copywrite...
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- Location
- Bucharest, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
We're consultants for brands selling on the Amazon and/or Walmart marketplaces. Our hourly model forces us to spend time and attention on your business. Our clients can use us as much or as little as they need. No minimums, no long-term commitments, and an expert on speed dial whenever is needed...
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- SEO
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- eCommerce
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- Location
- Orem, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Sky SEO Digital works with a diverse range of clients from a variety of sectors. Our marketing gurus are ready to assist you in establishing a marketing strategy that will propel your company forward. Our services include a thorough consultation to assist in identifying gaps and possibilities and developing a...
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- Reputation Management
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- WordPress Website Design
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- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Modern Marketing Solutions for the Building Industry...
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- Location
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Engage Element is a New York digital marketing partner. Our mission is to redefine performance-driven marketing by delivering measurable results that drive growth and inspire confidence. We go beyond traditional campaigns to create innovative, data-driven strategies tailored to each brand's needs...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Albany, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 14 Projects Listed
Bobo Digital is a top-tier PPC and digital marketing agency specialising in Google Ads and paid search. With over 10 years of experience, we craft customised strategies that turn clicks into customers. Trusted by businesses globally, we're committed to driving real growth and staying ahead...
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- Location
- Prospect, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
ZAKFN Labs (formerly LOAB Solutions) is a growth architecture firm specializing in SEO, performance marketing, and revenue-focused digital strategy for SaaS companies, ecommerce brands, and B2B service organizations...
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- Digital Strategy
- CRO
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- Location
- Mohali, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Redefine Web is a data-driven digital marketing agency that helps businesses boost their revenue with comprehensive services. We act as an extension of your business and offer fully managed solutions, including web design and development, PPC campaign management, and all-inclusive digital marketing packages...
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- Web Design
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- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 26 Projects Listed
Intero Digital
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Intero Digital is a pay-per-click agency running Google Ads, Microsoft Advertising, programmatic buying, and paid social campaigns backed by first-party data and custom audience segmentation. A Google Premier Partner top 3% program member and Forbes Advisor Best of 2024...
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- Location
- Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 21 Projects Listed
Services we offer include: SEO (Search Engine Optimization), PPC (Pay Per Click) Management, Website Development & Design, Content and Mobile Marketing Strategy, Email Marketing, Sales Optimization ( Conversion Rate Optimization, Affiliate Marketing, Online Presence Analysis), and much more!...
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- Location
- Carlsbad, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
SOCIALFUEL is a Melbourne branding, web design and growth agency. We build brands people remember and high-converting WordPress and Shopify websites, then grow them with Meta and Google ads. Founder-led since 2013 for eCommerce brands, startups, arts and community organisations...
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- Branding
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- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Spectrum BPO is a US-based, leading full-service eCommerce growth agency, serving 500+ eCommerce brands and growing. We specialize in providing a One-Stop Solution to help Amazon and Multi-channel sellers launch, grow, and manage scalable and profitable businesses...
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- eCommerce
- PPC
- Design Services
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- Location
- Richardson, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $8/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Tusk Creative Studios is a digital firm based in Newport Beach, California that focuses on expanding local businesses' internet presence in order to help those businesses realize their full online potential. We provide services in the areas of website building, search engine optimization (SEO), branding...
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- Location
- Newport Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Ranxy distinguishes itself through a data-driven approach to paid search and social campaigns. As a PPC advertising agency, our tailored strategies consistently enhance outcomes in lead generation, brand visibility, and ROI. Discover how we drive measurable growth — visit our website today...
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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8 Frequently Asked Questions About Small Business PPC Agencies
Should I go with a flat monthly fee or a percentage-of-ad-spend model?
For most small businesses that spend under $10,000/month on ads, a flat monthly fee is the cleaner and more protective choice because percentage-of-spend minimums often cost more at small budgets, and the model pays the agency for spending your money rather than managing it.
The structural problem with percentage-of-spend is that the small business PPC agency earns more every time you increase your budget, regardless of whether that increase is justified by performance.
Ask any percentage-of-spend agency directly: what is their policy when they believe additional budget is not justified by current performance? The answer will tell you whose interests they are actually managing.
How much do small business PPC agencies charge for their services, and what's on top of the quoted fee?
According to numerous reports, agencies usually charge between $1,000 and $5,000 a month for standard management services, depending on your ad spend level and what's included. If you need them to run a complex enterprise account, the price can go up and range between $10,000 and $25,000 a month.
The management fee for small business PPC services is only part of what you'll pay. They typically run 10-20% of monthly ad spend, but this is separate from the actual ad spend, which you pay directly.
On top of that, expect to see:
- Setup fees of $500-$5,000 for initial account audits and restructuring
- Tool costs passed through for third-party analytics platforms
- Overage charges if your ad spend crosses certain thresholds,
- Exit fees if you leave before the contract term ends.
The budget math to run before you sign is the following: management fee + setup fee + any tool costs + your actual ad spend = true monthly investment.
At a $2,000/monthad budget, a 15% management fee leaves only $300 for actual strategy work. Minimum viable ad spend for meaningful optimization is generally $2,000-$5,000/month, and the management fee comes out of your total budget on top of that.
What are the clearest red flags to watch for before I sign a contract?
Any small business PPC company that guarantees specific results before auditing your account is either making a sales pitch or doesn't understand how paid search works. No credible agency promises a specific cost per acquisition before they have audited your conversion tracking, analyzed your competitive landscape, and assessed your landing pages.
Other pre-signing red flags:
- They focus reporting on vanity metrics rather than business outcomes
- They can't explain their strategy in terms you understand
- They push long-term contracts before proving value.
If any of these appear during the sales process, they will be significantly worse once you're locked in.
Who owns the Google Ads account, me or the agency?
You should own the Google Ads account, and if an agency won't confirm that in writing before you sign, walk away. Agencies offering small business PPC services sometimes build campaigns inside their own Manager Account (MCC), making them, instead of you, the legal account owner. When you leave, you risk losing all historical data, conversion tracking, audience lists, and Smart Bidding signals.
Before signing, demand an explicit account ownership clause that names your Google Ads Account ID and specifies that the agency's access will be revoked at your request.
When should I expect real results, and what's a legitimate excuse vs. a stall?
Expect to see your first meaningful, stable results between weeks 6 and 12, as many agencies suggest. Allow for a learning period of 30-60-days before drawing conclusions, but expect transparency and a clear optimization plan from week one. The first 60 days include the account learning phase, and performance below eventual steady state is expected. Unexplained underperformance is a red flag, but explained underperformance during a calibration period is not.
Check the Change History in your Google Ads account: if there is no evidence of thoughtful adjustments in the first 30 days, including no keyword refinements, no ad copy tests, and no bid strategy changes, the campaign is on autopilot. Small business PPC consultants who are genuinely optimizing will have a paper trail.
Is it a problem if the agency manages hundreds of clients, or if they seem very small?
Client-to-account-manager ratio matters more than total agency size. Agencies offering small business PPC services that take on too many clients at once cut corners, use outdated methods, or fail to give individual accounts the attention and tailored strategy they need. Therefore, you may lose more on poor results than you save on fees. Ask directly: how many active accounts does each account manager handle?
A strategist managing 40+ accounts cannot be doing meaningful weekly optimization for any of them. On the other end, a two-person shop with no bench means your account goes dark when someone is sick or leaves. The right size agency for a small business has a dedicated point of contact with a manageable client load, a defined escalation path, and a process for running your account.
How long a contract should I accept?
A 3-month initial commitment is reasonable. A 12-month lock-in with no performance milestones written in is not. Three-month minimums are reasonable because campaigns need time to exit the learning phase before performance can be meaningfully evaluated. However, 12-month terms are a higher commitment and should come with clearly defined performance milestones and exit provisions if those milestones are not met.
If small business PPC consultants refuse to stand behind their work with a flexible exit option, they lack confidence in their ability to deliver results. You are funding their financial security, not your own growth.
The contract term to demand: a 90-day initial period with measurable KPI targets (cost per acquisition, lead volume), after which the engagement rolls month-to-month. Also, check the auto-renewal clause because many contracts auto-renew unless notice is given 30 to 60 days before the term ends. A missed notice window commits you to another full term.
How do I evaluate a proposal if I can't verify the case studies that an agency shows me?
Ask for references from current clients in a similar business category, not testimonials on their website. Case studies are marketing materials. They show the best possible outcome from the best possible client under the best possible conditions, and they are rarely auditable. The difference between agencies that claim to be data-driven and those that actually are shows up in specifics: ask them to walk through a real optimization decision they made in the last 30 days, what data prompted it, what they changed, and what happened.
If small business PPC services providers can't give you a concrete example with numbers, their case studies are doing the selling, not their process. Also, ask what happens when a campaign underperforms: agencies that have a clear answer ("we do X, then Y, then escalate to Z") are operating from a repeatable system. Agencies that answer with reassurance and vague references to optimization are operating on hope.
