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A creative digital marketing agency disrupting the online advertising space one campaign at a time. Whether it is paid media or content strategy, we will help your business come up with an online solution to drive more dollars to your business...
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- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Palisades Park, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
At Nett Solutions PPC, we understand that your time, resources, and budgets are limited. That's why our team of experts is here to handle the intricacies of marketing for you, allowing you to focus on what you do best...
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- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Aliso Viejo, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Jeff Social Marketing is a Toronto digital marketing agency helping businesses grow online through SEO, website design, content strategy, and reputation management. We build strong digital foundations that increase visibility, generate leads, and support long-term, sustainable business growth...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
BellaVix is a Marketplace Management Company for direct to consumer retail brands that want to aggressively grow sales on the world’s largest marketplaces like Amazon and Walmart. but struggle with having the resources and knowledge which leads to missing sales targets and poor account performance metrics...
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- PPC
- eCommerce
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Cary, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
We're Favoured, and were here to help you get more customers and boost your profits - simple as that...
Top Services:
- eCommerce
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Video Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 18 Projects Listed
Transform your business with AppWT LLC's digital expertise! We deliver stunning websites, user-friendly designs, and robust cybersecurity solutions. Based in Michigan, we optimize your digital presence and e-commerce to maximize growth. Let's bring your vision to life!...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Livonia, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
We offer amazing Web Design, SEO, Branding, and Reputation Management services in Mississauga,Vaughan and Toronto. Feel free to get in touch!!...
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- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Mississauga, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Trivium Group is a full-service Amazon agency that helps brands scale profitably on Amazon. We fully integrate with your team and become your in-house Amazon team without the price tag. We are built on strong systems, sharp people, and good values...
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- PPC
- SEO
- CRO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Panem Agency is a digital marketing and SEO agency with headquarters in Lviv, Ukraine and clients across the USA, EU, and Canada. The agency specializes in SEO, PPC advertising, content strategy, and AI-driven optimization for global brands...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Lviv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 25 Projects Listed
HawkSEM is a digital marketing agency that believes results are what really count. With ROI-driven strategies and solutions, we help companies make major gains in their marketing efforts, leaving consumers delighted with the outcome...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Melbourne's leading digital marketing agency, SIXGUN's innovative techniques and strategies are constructed for meaningful connections between you and your customers. These drive traffic to unlock your ambition...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- CRO
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- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
DAGMAR Marketing approaches digital marketing differently. We put solid marketing principles first, focusing on your business needs and goals. Our customized SEO and PPC programs are built from the ground up, integrating our capabilities with those of your IT and marketing teams...
Top Services:
- CRO
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Jacksonville, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
First Page USA is a performance-focused digital marketing agency founded in 2011 and part of the global First Page network. It specializes in SEO, PPC, social media, e-commerce, reputation management, and brand visibility campaigns. The firm partners with a spectrum of clients from startups to Fortune500...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- CRO
- Web Design
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- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Search Traffic Success is a distinguished performance digital marketing consultancy and agency headquartered in Melbourne. Our specialization is in leveraging Google Ads channels such as Search, Shopping, and Display to rapidly grow wildly successful businesses...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
At WebLitchi, our expertise spans the creation, expansion, and maintenance of websites, ensuring optimal performance. We specialize in crafting websites that not only rank prominently in search engines but are also meticulously optimized to achieve maximum conversion rates. Our focus remains dedicated to...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Empowering Every Stage of Your Business Journey through latest Technology & Digital Marketing Strategies.Every business, regardless of its industry or stage, has a unique story to tell. At GOIGI, we understand that narrative and offer a full spectrum of essential services to guide you through every chapter...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Delaware City, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Challenge.IS a USA based digital marketing agency that specializes in Web Design and SEO Services. What sets us apart is our guarantee: We back our SEO services with a guarantee of tangible results within 90 days or we'll work for free until achieved, providing peace of mind and assurance of success...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Elizabeth, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
SEO Villas provides premium internet marketing services at competitive prices, encompassing technical SEO, Local SEO, Global SEO, E-Commerce SEO, Enterprise SEO, Video SEO, Link Building, Social Media Marketing, and more. With a focus on measurable ROI, our award-winning agency specializes in transforming...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Reputation Management
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Kolkata, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Thinsquare is a team of digital marketing specialists whose minds are deeply permeated with creativity. They serve small and established businesses globally, providing services such as SEO, eCommerce, branding, content marketing, social media marketing, PPC, and more. The experts dive deep into your business...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- PPC
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- Location
- Newark, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Full-Suite Performance Marketing that Engages and Converts. Often Innovative | Always Creative...
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- Digital Services
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- PPC
- Design Services
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- Location
- The Woodlands, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Influx is a full-service digital marketing agency in Lahore, Pakistan that helps attract, impress, and convert more leads online...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Lahore, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
STS Digital Solutions is a leading digital marketing and web development company dedicated to helping organizations achieve success in todays competitive digital landscape. Specializing in strategic website development, we take pride in our commitment, determination, and ability to craft customized solutions...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Faridabad, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
With over 12 years of proven success, we provide custom digital marketing solutions tailored to each client's unique needs. Our strategies are designed to drive growth and enhance brand exposure, ensuring measurable results...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Affiliate Marketing
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Rathcore Marketing delivers results-driven PPC campaign management focused on maximizing your ROI and ROAS. Since 2014, we’ve combined sharp strategies with clear reporting to align perfectly with your goals. Partner with us, and we’ll have your back every step of the way...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Web Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
A powerhouse team that takes the headache out of prospecting by booking qualified, high-intent sales appointments for businesses. We don't just generate leads, we deliver sales-ready conversations straight to your calendar...
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- BPO
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Call Centers
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- Location
- Albany, New York
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $5/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Norzer is a Baton Rouge digital growth partner for small businesses. We install and run Halo One, our complete local presence system: Website, hosting, security, local SEO, Google Business Profile, and PPC, all under one roof. One accountable system built to generate real leads...
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- SEO
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
- AEO
- Web Design
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- Location
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
At Optimum7, we help small and medium-sized eCommerce businesses thrive in a world dominated by giants like Amazon and Walmart...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce
- Web Design
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- Location
- Coral Gables, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 20 Projects Listed
Geekschip is a professional Digital Marketing Agency dedicated to crafting and executing effective online marketing, video SEO, and SEO campaigns tailored to your specific business niche...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Hyderabad, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
PBJ is a team of PPC and SEO savants, digital creatives, and DATA JUNKIES who love helping in- house brand teams excel in competitive marketsWe address marketing challenges to build and protect brands, engage stakeholders, activate customers, and navigate complex situations...
Top Services:
- PPC
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Washington DC, Washington DC
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We are partnered with dedicated and highly qualified specialists, ready to provide great quality and the most effective business solutions at a low competitive price...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Calgary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
Cubicuz Solutions: Dedicated to enhancing marketing ROI, we champion growth and a robust competitive edge for companies through Google Ads. We're not just marketers; we're your ROI advocates...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- PPC
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- Location
- Lewes, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 14 Projects Listed
Contese Agency empowers businesses with in-depth content strategies, awesome content, and expert SEO support through our unique blend of editorial, marketing, SEO and journalism skills; we can increase your online traffic, boost engagement and ensure your brand stands out online...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Web Development
- Translation Services
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- Location
- Valencia, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $140/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At NetReputation, our adept team of reputation specialists extends tailored support to both individuals and businesses, dedicated to fostering a favorable online reputation. With our dedicated team by your side, achieving your online goals becomes effortless while you're relieved of the workload...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- SEO
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Sarasota, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
Pangolin turns SaaS vision into sustainable, predictable, market-leading reality. Pangolin firmly believes that innovation in technology will solve the world's biggest problems. Our mission is to drive growth and positive change for tech companies with a purpose. We do this through three distinct but...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Advertising
- Creative Services
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Kochi, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Mut-Con is a full-scale business consultancy build to provide small businesses with affordable solutions to take their businesses online and succeed in the age of the internet regardless of what kind of competition they face. We work with our clients to craft tailor-made solutions that operate within their...
Top Services:
- Email Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Who are we? - We're a full-service B2B ad agency with years of experience managing campaigns on Google, LinkedIn, Reddit, Meta and other platforms.What value do we bring? - We will get you more qualified leads that convert into clients, saving your company time and money dealing with bad leads...
Top Services:
- PPC
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
Reap Commerce is a Dallas-based digital marketing agency specializing in e-commerce optimization and Amazon marketplace management. Founded in 2009, the agency has assisted over 500 brands in enhancing their online performance through its proprietary Infinite Optimization System, which focuses on systematic...
Top Services:
- CRO
- eCommerce Development
- PPC
- Email Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 13 Projects Listed
We are your dedicated full-service digital marketing & growth partner. With a global team of experienced marketers, we blend bold techniques with strategic insight to drive long-term growth for both B2B and B2C brands. Get in touch and let's put your brand on top...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Services
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Marlborough, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
GLIDE® is an Austin web design and digital marketing agency for healthcare organizations, nonprofits, and mid-market brands. We redesign websites, grow them with SEO and AI search optimization, and keep them improving with ongoing support...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Our Website Design services are meticulously customized to craft a visually striking, practical, and user-centric website. Our approach to web design is comprehensive, encompassing not only aesthetic considerations but also focusing on enhancing user experience, SEO, and conversion optimization...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- PPC
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Ottawa, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We provide a personalized, comprehensive approach to unlocking your brand's potential, crafting tailored PPC campaigns that align with your goals and drive success. Our commitment lies in understanding your unique needs and challenges to deliver online marketing results effectively...
Top Services:
- PPC
- Location
- Rancho Cucamonga, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Grow Law is a Fort Lauderdale-based digital marketing agency built exclusively for law firms. We've spent 18+ years helping 100+ attorneys and law firms across the U.S. and Canada grow their practices and build predictable, scalable revenue engine...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- PPC
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- CRO
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- Location
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Galactic Fed, every decision is grounded in data, research, and industry expertise, ensuring your success without the need for you to stay on top of every marketing trend. From Fortune 50 brands to startups, we've driven significant revenue and success for companies of all sizes. While growth marketing...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- CRO
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
97 Switch
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.97 Switch is an award-winning Chicago and Portland digital marketing agency that specializes in marketing, web design and strategy...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
It doesn't have to be stressful to market your business if you want to get results. Flyrise lead your company through a tried-and-true marketing structure that is simple to grasp, keeps under budget, and produces results...
Top Services:
- Digital Strategy
- Branding
- Logo Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Smashed Media is an illustration, branding, and digital marketing agency which provides web development, graphic design, digital marketing, branding & corporate identity development services...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Branding
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Boca Raton, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
Allinclusive
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.At Allinclusive., we don't just do marketing, we make it look easy. Think of us as your partners, not just an agency. We take the complexity out of digital marketing, crafting strategies that work and drive real results...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- eCommerce
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $48/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Ninjapromo
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.NinjaPromo is a full-service digital marketing agency offering marketing services through a flexible subscription model...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Public Relations
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 30 Projects Listed
Signa Marketing is a Digital Marketing Agency in Phoenix, Arizona providing brands, large and small, with custom marketing strategies that drive revenue...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
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- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $165/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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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.
