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At Progressive Digital, we believe that every business deserves a strong online presence, and we are dedicated to helping our clients achieve that goal...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Princeton, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
At Quantum IT Innovation, our team excels in AI, Big Data, RPA, and Mobile App Development for iOS, Android, and Cross-Platform. We also offer expert SEO, PPC, and Social Media services to drive your business forward in the USA, UK, Canada, Ireland, UAE, Australia, India, & across the globe...
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- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Noida, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 101 Projects Listed
Everything your brand needs to maximize its potential on Amazon and other emerging marketplaces. We combine supply chain capabilities with creative services, giving our brands control of their message and access to their customers...
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- Advertising
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- eCommerce
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Vancouver, Washington
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Nationwide Leads offer a complete small business solution with a CRM all-in-one business software and 'Done for You' digital marketing and automation services, designed to help entrepreneurs, small businesses, and startups achieve real growth and save cost...
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- Market Research
- Affiliate Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We have worked with more than 110 companies from more than 15 different industries and have helped generate more than $90 M in value for our clients.The consultancies are designed through the MHA methodology, which consists of making decisions through numbers, generating results, testing and...
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- Branding
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
KlientBoost manages Google, Meta, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Microsoft Ads campaigns for 250+ clients across SaaS, B2B, e-commerce, and lead gen, with CRO and landing page optimization built into every engagement. It also offers a performance-based revenue share model. Managing over $50M in annual ad spend...
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- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- CRO
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Costa Mesa, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Digital Drew SEM is a search and social media advertising agency that ensures quality and value for all of our clients. Our services include: Creating copy and targeting on platforms such as Google, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Amazon...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 14 Projects Listed
ReVerb is an American digital agency providing a full cycle of marketing services for IT companies, hi-tech startups, ICO projects, and industrial enterprises. Our services include but are not limited to content marketing, ICO promotion, SMM, SEO, public speaking, startup branding, and design...
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- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Dodge Center, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 18 Projects Listed
Codedesign is a premier digital agency renowned for its excellence in Amazon marketing, growth strategies, and sales-qualified lead generation. Specializing in both B2B and B2C sectors, our impressive client roster includes Nestle, Aston Martin, Unilever, Mexto, Uniplaces, Guerlain, Pfizer, Velux...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
We provide white label seo, ppc, and website development solutions to over 1000 companies worldwide...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Web Design
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Henderson, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Were on a quest to tame the wild wild web. An endless digital landscape of organized chaos and limitless opportunity. We want to help clients reign in and take control of their digital presence...
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- AEO
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- PPC
- SEO
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- Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 14 Projects Listed
Bluesoft Design is an e-commerce digital marketing agency that specializes in creating & promoting stunning, high-converting Shopify websites proven to make your brand stand out amongst the crowd...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- South Plainfield, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Custom marketing strategies and design solutions created to fit your specific business needs - no pressure, no up-selling, no nonsense. Just full transparency in both our pricing and our results - all geared toward growing your brand and your business...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Branding
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- Location
- Bradenton, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Daniel James Consulting is a New Yorkbased business consulting and marketing firmredefining how modern companies grow. We blend strategy, creativity, and executioninto one cohesive framework helping brands scale with precision and presence...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Montrose, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
IntuitSolutions is an Elite BigCommerce Partner offering custom BigCommerce web design solutions to meet the unique needs of each business. Our experienced in-house team, based in Philadelphia, includes skilled e-commerce designers, programmers, project managers, and SEO professionals...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- PPC
- SEO
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- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
As a 100% onshore team, we focus on growing our clients' businesses online through an effective web presence, strategic SEO, and targeted PPC...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Temecula, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Always Open Commerce helps growing ecommerce brands build, migrate, improve, and support online stores. Our senior-led Free-Agency model brings together strategy, design, development, CRO, SEO/GEO, product data, marketplace support, and ongoing maintenance...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Digital Ink
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Our core value at Digital Ink is transforming data-driven insights into high-impact campaigns. Impressive outcomes define our legacy in digital storytelling, audience engagement, and conversion strategy, making us a PPC company trusted by C-suite leaders to drive measurable growth...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Carlsbad, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $140/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 19 Projects Listed
Black Château is a full-service marketing and PR agency that specializes in promoting authors and their books, as well as personality brands and creative businesses with a story to tell. The company developed the proprietary Author Network, an affordable marketing and PR strategy for authors that includes...
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- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Ignite Visibility
AI LeaderRecognized for strong visibility across AI-powered search and answer engines.Ignite Visibility, Powered by Rallio AI, is an award-winning digital marketing agency for franchise, multi-location, and enterprise brands. 600+ experts plus one proprietary AI platform, managing 50,000+ franchise locations for 2,500+ brands...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Trajectory Web Design
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Trajectory builds beautiful, fast, results-driven websites. A lean team of deeply experienced specialists handles every project, from strategy through launch and beyond. 20 years. 200+ projects. Never missed a deadline...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 23 Projects Listed
Blink Digital Consulting specializes in digital advertising, SEO, and GEO-driven AI visibility. We help brands increase search presence, dominate AI answer engines, and convert traffic through performance-focused paid media and optimization...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- PPC
- Email Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Calgary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 20 Projects Listed
As a full-service, progressive digital web agency in India & USA, SEOTonic delivers impeccable services to build brands and help them connect with their own clients digitally. We believe in building dynamic, collaborative partnerships to share knowledge and ideas that will gain the results...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Bhopal, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Clicta Digital is a digital marketing and SEO agency in Denver. We provide businesses with SEO, web design, eCommerce, and digital marketing services. Our marketing experts specialize in getting you highly targeted leads which turn into sales...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Web Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Volar Agency is a Los Angelesbased software and web application development company specializing in custom web design, development, and digital marketing to help businesses grow with powerful, user-focused online solutions...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
KickStart Dental Marketing
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Most dental marketing companies stop at the lead. KickStart helps growing practices attract better patients, convert more calls, and keep their schedule full...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Web Development
- AEO
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- Location
- Greenwood Village, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Nomadic Advertising specializes in helping our clients grow their brand and get more customers online. We use a variety of different strategies and methods to help our clients dominate their industry online. Our services include Website design/development, Google ad management, Facebook ad management, search...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Activity of our company include: Advertising, Content Strategy, Brand Marketing, Digital Marketing, Lead Generation, Market Research, Marketing Consulting, Marketing Strategy, Search Engine Marketing (SEM), Search Engine Optimization (SEO)...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Niš, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 24 Projects Listed
A global Digital Marketing Agency helping brands streamline and scale their business with bespoke SEO, Social Media Marketing, PPC, Email Marketing, Content Marketing, Database generation, Lead Generation, Branding, and Website development solutions.We help you grow your business online...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Services
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Pune, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Marketing Strategy | Web Design | Digital Marketing | SEO | Branding | Social Media Management | Content Creation...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $225/hr
Your New Favorite Ad Agency | Founded to offer a friendly and approachable path to online advertising...
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- PPC
- Advertising
- SEO
- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Connective Web Design
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Elevating branding, web design, and marketing.Connecting businesses with customers by elevating branding, web design, and marketing. Helping U.S.-based businesses that possess a strong desire for growth, see value in modern marketing techniques, and are willing and able to invest in them...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- Digital Services
- Web Development
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- Location
- Katy, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $140/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 17 Projects Listed
As a dynamic digital marketing agency, we offer engaging narratives, efficient strategies, and compelling customer engagement plans that amplify your online presence. Our diverse team of innovators and problem solvers is committed to delivering creative solutions for your brand's success...
Top Services:
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Public Relations
- PPC
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- Location
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Viacon is a full-service digital agency powered by 100+ professionals dedicated to helping businesses across industries grow and boost revenue through customized technology and marketing solutions. We deliver immersive and engaging digital experiences to help small and medium businesses grow...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- New Town, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Verum delivers affordable, high-impact growth solutions with no contracts. Backed by a decade of experience, we specialize in lead generation, maximizing client ROI through a streamlined approach that provides a single point of contact for all digital platforms and campaigns. Our tailored strategies ensure...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Tempe, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Ready to be optimistic about your web presence? Online Optimism is the nation's leading agency, certified to build you an incredible website that users love. We work every day to make sure that your customers are just as excited about your brand as you are...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 23 Projects Listed
Bop Design is a Woman owned B2B marketing and web design firm. We specialize in creating holistic marketing strategies that include B2B web design & development, content marketing, social media, SEO, logo design, branding and marketing collateral...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Briskon is a global digital marketing and technology agency that helps businesses strengthen their online presence and accelerate growth. With more than 20 years of industry experience, the agency provides integrated services in SEO, PPC, social media, content marketing, and performance-driven website...
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- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Coppell, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Innovative Flare is a South Florida digital marketing and web development agency established in 2005. We connect SEO, advertising, websites, content, and digital strategy to help businesses get found, stand out, and grow...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Web Development
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- West Palm Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
First Pier, a division of Helm Digital, is a reputable provider of comprehensive eCommerce development solutions. With a team comprising certified Shopify experts, we possess the expertise and tools to deliver outstanding results for businesses based in Maine and beyond...
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- eCommerce Development
- eCommerce
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Portland, Maine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
SEO Discovery
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.SEO Discovery Driving Growth with AI-Powered SEO & Search Visibility...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Mohali, India
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
As a top digital marketing firm, Search Engine Projects (SEP) offers search engine optimization (SEO), search engine marketing (SEM), website design, localization, social media marketing, web analytics, and website usability for many clients in the USA...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Orange County, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
At Rave Digital, we deliver tailored eCommerce solutions with expertise in Magento, Adobe Commerce, Shopify Plus, Woo Commerce & more. From platform selection to launch, we ensure every solution aligns with your business goals...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Parkland, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Maximize the potential of your Google Ads account in 3 months or less with a team Of PPC Specialists 100% focused on putting dollars in your pocket...
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- PPC
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- eCommerce
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- Location
- Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Are You Looking to Increase Your Online Visibility and Drive More Traffic to Your Website? With Over 12 Years of Experience in SEO, SEM, SMM, and PPC, We Have Helped Over 400+ Brands Achieve Success. Our Affordable SEO Packages Are Designed to Help You See More Traffic and Generate More Revenue...
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- Web Development
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- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 29 Projects Listed
Y'all
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Y'all is a boutique pay-per-click and performance creative firm running Meta, TikTok, and Google Ads exclusively for DTC CPG brands in health and wellness, food and beverage, fashion, and home goods. It combines media buying with high-volume creative production and UGC...
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- Digital Marketing
- Creative Services
- Media Buying
- eCommerce
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- Location
- San Antonio, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Sasquatch is a social media-first digital agency operating internationally. We help brands build and scale their online presence driving measurable business growth through social media marketing, strategy, creative, content and AI-production, creator marketing, community management, and paid social...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 50 Projects Listed
Inweb is a data-driven performance marketing agency focused on efficiency and measurable growth...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Odesa, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
VOCTOS is an SEO and AI search (GEO) agency built for Arabic and English markets across the MENA region. We rank brands on Google and get them named inside ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, Perplexity and Gemini. Google Premier Partner, 500+ projects across 22+ countries...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Cairo, Egypt
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $37/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
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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.
