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Welcome to RedCross Digital, where we blend innovation with expertise to craft captivating digital experiences. From bespoke web development to strategic digital marketing and precision-targeted PPC campaigns, we're your trusted partner in navigating the digital landscape. Let's elevate your online presence...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $6/hr
DigiBirds360 is a digital and performance marketing agency that provides a broad range of digital marketing solutions designed to help businesses improve their online visibility, generate leads, increase sales, and achieve measurable growth. The company positions itself as a comprehensive digital partner...
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- Graphic Design
- Public Relations
- Branding
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- Location
- Faridabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
Xcrino Business Solutions builds custom software, websites, mobile apps and AI products. Everyone who works on your project is an employee here design, engineering, QA and support under one roof, not a network of subcontractors...
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- Digital Services
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- AEO
- Affiliate Marketing
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- Location
- Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Nomad VAs helps businesses hire Philippines-based virtual assistants for day-to-day operations and ongoing remote support. We connect clients with assistants suited to their needs, helping them delegate recurring work, stay organized, and make more time for their priorities...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- Customer Support
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Cebu City, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $11/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
NeuroLinkX is not just another IT solutions firmwere Indias rising challenger brand redefining digital transformation with precision engineering, AI-first systems, and human-centered strategy. We build scalable, intelligent infrastructures and future-ready tech that fuels business velocity. From startups to...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- AI Development
- Cloud Consulting
- DevOps Consulting
- Web Development
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- Location
- Kanpur, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $12/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Tech Climbers is a Company Well-Versed with Web design, Development, and Digital marketing. We are committed to providing End-To-End Solution to meet your business requirements. We can empower your company to encourage your conversion rates and revenues...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Reputation Management
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Punjab Nagar, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $12/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 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...
Top Services:
- 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
Firestarter SEO helps businesses in Denver and across the country turn visibility into leads, customers, and measurable revenue. Our approach combines proven SEO with visibility across Google, the Local Map Pack, AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Gemini, and wherever customers search next...
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- SEO
- CRO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
We are Deliverable Agency, a creative Web Development and Internet Marketing Agency. We are a global team of coders, designers, product managers, marketers, and experts. We are a team of professionals who work on web development and online marketing in UK, US, Canada, Australia and many more...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Mohali, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We provide a range of services that include custom website development, ERP system design, marketing (SEO, social media, promotions), and other creative services. Our focus is on offering both custom-built solutions and integrating existing tools, based on the specific needs of our clients...
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- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- UI/UX Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
SalesOxe builds AI-powered sales systems that turn leads into conversations, qualified opportunities, and booked appointments. We combine AI voice agents, lead generation, CRM automation, paid advertising, landing pages, and automated follow-up into one connected growth system...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- AEO
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Ashoknagar Kalyangarh, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
TechAvidus is a pay-per-click firm running search, display, shopping, video, social media, and remarketing campaigns for clients, including Pfizer, GSK, and Angi. With 10+ years of experience and 300+ projects delivered, it holds a 96% job success score...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Web Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $18/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 56 Projects Listed
At Search Engine Hub, our mission is to deliver top-notch SEO services to our clients, enabling them to enhance their online visibility and attract more traffic to their websites. We are committed to optimizing your online presence and ensuring the success of your business in the dynamic digital landscape...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Talisay, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Our digital marketing solutions help B2B companies increase awareness, engage with their customers, and build relationships. Our strategic approach, tried and tested models and content development services enable our clients to do more at less cost...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Online presence is essential to sell your services or products. Without a well-functioning, trendy website, without measuring your data or doing active social marketing, your high-quality offerings might be hidden from the target audience. We can help you to have a professional appearance on every popular...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Debrecen, Hungary
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
SEOEpics is a results-driven digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, content marketing, and website optimization. We help businesses boost online visibility, drive organic traffic, and achieve sustainable growth...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Mohali, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
At Ozitech, we specialize in developing a cutting-edge software solutions that deliver tangible results. From custom website and mobile app development to strategic digital marketing campaigns, we're dedicated to helping you achieve your business objectives. Our focus on user-centric UI/UX design and...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- SEO
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Brand Egos is a creative digital marketing agency dedicated to helping businesses build bold, memorable brands. We specialize in strategy-driven marketing, impactful design, and custom website development that not only looks great but delivers real results. Whether you're launching a startup or leveling up...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Web Design
- PPC
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- Location
- Andheri, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Bizllionaire is an AI-native marketing operating system for founder-led businesses. We help startups, B2B firms, and D2C brands unify SEO, AEO/GEO, content, distribution, and conversion into one coordinated growth system. Unlike traditional agencies focused on vanity metrics, we focus on visibility...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- SEO
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Rajkot, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Vayqube Technologies is a global software engineering company specializing in SaaS platforms, AI-powered applications, offshore development teams, and scalable enterprise solutions. We help startups, SaaS businesses, and growing enterprises accelerate product development through dedicated developers, agile...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Greater Noida, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
A growth-focused agency delivering qualified leads, booked meetings, and CRM-driven sales processes that help businesses scale faster...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- CRO
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Ghaziabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
CrecenTech is a US-based one-stop creative company to cater to your marketing, software, support, and staffing solutions requirements...
Top Services:
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Services
- CRM Consulting
- IT Compliance Solution
- IT Services
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- Location
- Exton, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Zimble Digital combines strategy, creativity, and technology to help businesses build a stronger digital presence. From SEO and performance marketing to social media, website development, branding, content marketing, and marketing automation, every solution is planned around your business goals...
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- Digital Services
- Design Services
- Web Development
- SEO
- CRO
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Infotyke Empowering Businesses with TechnologyInfotyke is a full-service technology agency specializing in custom software development, web & mobile app solutions, and digital marketing. With over a decade of experience, we help businesses across industries leverage cutting-edge technology to driv...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $24/hr
Digital GrowT is your partner in navigating the digital landscape. With a suite of services including SEO, PPC, social media management, and reputation management, we empower brands to thrive online. Our expert team crafts tailored strategies that boost visibility and engagement, ensuring your business stands...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Jersey City, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $24/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Netclues, a top legal technology company, offers innovative document management solutions for law firms, ensuring environmental responsibility, ease of access, enhanced productivity through better software integration, and 24/7 availability with secure, scalable cloud-based storage...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Georgetown, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We are your technology partner for software innovation and market-leading solutions. Accelerate your business growth with our customer-led, insights driven and innovative solutions. With more than a decade of experience, Grawlix has possessed the capabilities and skilled resources to offer competitive and...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Techcronus Business Solutions is a global provider of enterprise business solutions and modern-day technology services...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- PPC
- SEO
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 14 Projects Listed
Boost Beam Marketing transcends the conventional role of a digital marketing agency; we serve as your strategic partner in navigating the dynamic digital landscape. Join forces with us to embark on a journey aimed at enhancing your brand's visibility, engagement, and overall success...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- eCommerce Development
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
AMZONER Consulting specializes in comprehensive Amazon marketing services, ensuring products stand out and achieve significant success. The agency offers expert solutions ranging from listing optimization and PPC management to product photography and enhanced brand content. With years of experience and a...
Top Services:
- PPC
- Location
- Murphy, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Web Business Marketing is your partner in SEO & PPC! We drive business growth with technical SEO, content optimization, link building, and local SEO. Our high-performance PPC campaigns on Google Ads, Bing, and social media maximize ROI. Plus, we create the best WordPress sites for you!...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Development
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Minsk, Belarus
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Infonetra delivers smart, scalable solutions in software development, mobile apps, websites, DevOps, cloud engineering, and UI/UX design helping businesses grow through technology and innovation...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- DevOps Consulting
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Jaipur, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Taaffeite Technologies delivers performance-driven digital marketing (SEM, SMM, SEO) to attract and convert your ideal customers. For scaling B2B companies, we offer growth accelerators. From first leads to predictable revenue, we align marketing, sales, and finance under one growth engine...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Blue Matrix Connect is a business process outsourcing (BPO) and digital services company based in Bengaluru and Hubli, India, serving businesses across North America and Oceania. The company provides integrated operational, administrative, healthcare, and marketing support to help organizations improve...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- HR Outsourcing
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- Location
- Nagavara, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Cloudesk Offshore Staffing is an Australian-registered offshore staffing company with back-office operations in Bangladesh. We specialise in virtual assistants, customer support, administration, software development, web development, digital marketing, SEO, UI/UX design, and accounting. Our recruitment...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
SEO by Sagar & Co. is a founder-led SEO agency built for B2B & SaaS, connecting SEO with GTM, product design, and analytics. With a proven track record of delivering over 100K+ Leads and 100K+ MRR, we guarantee 50+ qualified leads in 3 months, or we work for free until we deliver...
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- SEO
- AEO
- Content Marketing
- Design Services
- Product Design
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- Location
- Mohali, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Real Results Agency (RRA) is a Vietnam-based, full-service digital marketing agency helping startups and SMEs in Vietnam and international markets achieve measurable business growth...
Top Services:
- AEO
- SEO
- PPC
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a Full Service Digital Marketing Agency! Our team is technically and professionally equipped to make every brand a success story...
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- Web Development
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
Eklektika is a dynamic digital marketing agency driven by a passion for delivering tangible results and imaginative solutions. Immerse yourself in the #EklektikaStateOfMind, where we excel in branding and graphic design, web design, social media marketing, and content marketing. Reach out to us, and let's...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
15 years of expertise in digital marketing. Our key services include SEO, Google Ads, Social Media, Content Marketing, and AI-driven solutions. We focus on core industries such as IT & Tech, eCommerce, Logistics, and Finance...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 13 Projects Listed
Elevate your business with Web Trending Solutions! Specializing in bespoke website design, SEO, digital marketing, and expert accounting and tax services, we empower your growth in Washington and nationwide. Focus on your strengths; let us manage the complexities. Join us to redefine success...
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- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Web Design
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- Location
- Tacoma, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Dezinebox: Your strategic ally for branding, web design, graphics, and more. Our commitment is to turn your vision into reality through exceptional design solutions...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Loughborough, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Spokane Marketing is a unique full stack marketing agency based in Spokane Washington. We are small team of young, sharp minded and tenacious young adults who saw that there was a drastic need to connect Business owners to customers. Most marketing agencies are owned or operated by people who quite frankly...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Spokane, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a small digital marketing agency focusing on lead generation for Small to Medium businesses with a focus on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click Campaigns and a proven track record of success one or two failures as well...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We're the anti-agency agency for tech and fintech companies fighting commoditization. No fluff, no jargon just conversion-focused marketing powered by AI systems that give you an unfair advantage. 50+ projects delivered. 4,700+ leads generated. 15+ years in tech/fintech. We handle positioning, conversion...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Web Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Bexley, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
FunnlQ is a next generation lead generation service providers for B2B SaaS and Services companies. FunnlQ offers BDR as a Service, Appointment Booking, CRM consultation and Outbound consulting services...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Customer Support
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- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
WebGenetik Technologies Pvt. Ltd. stands as a premier 360-degree digital marketing agency committed to facilitating the growth of small and medium enterprises as well as startups on digital platforms. Our mission is rooted in fostering ecosystems that generate substantial profits and qualified leads while...
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- Digital Services
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
At Demand Enhance, we transform clicks into loyal clients through bold, data-driven strategies in Google Ads, SEO, CRO, and Reputation Management. As a performance marketing agency, we empower ambitious brands to accelerate their growth with measurable results. We dont just create demand we enhance it...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Krakow, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Our digital marketing services can play a critical role in ensuring the overall success of your marketing goals, as the percentage of active internet consumers is growing continuously in the digital space...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
OnTimeWebDesign.biz is an independent small business owner helping other small business owners. OnTimeWebDesign.biz offers Website Design - Social Media - SEO - Videos. With over 26 years of advertising and marketing expertise, we have committed a significant amount of time, ongoing online education, and...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Video Production
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- Location
- Township of Washington, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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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.Â
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?Â
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.
