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  • Hotel revenue management and digital marketing

    Hotel revenue management and digital marketing

    Hotel and Holiday Rentals revenue management service and digital marketing to boost your direct bookings...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • Email Marketing
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Malaga, Spain
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $65/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Data-Driven Digital Marketing Solutions

    Data-Driven Digital Marketing Solutions

    Data-Driven Digital Marketing Solutions for Small Businesses and Nonprofit Organizations...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Reputation Management
    • PPC
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    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Web Technologies, eCommerce & Digital Marketing

    Web Technologies, eCommerce & Digital Marketing

    Wenstein Beyond Digital is a consulting company specializing in digital marketing, e-commerce and web technologies. Our professional expertise is in assessment, strategy definition, and project management. The company has over 25 years of experience in the digital world with hundreds of successful national...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
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    Location
    Mahwah, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Digital Marketing Experts

    Digital Marketing Experts

    At Local Search Technologies, we offer effective digital marketing services for business and create online marketing campaigns with a clear goal in mind… To Help You GROW Your Business!...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Reputation Management
    • PPC
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    Location
    Phoenix, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Discover How We Can Grow Your Business!

    Discover How We Can Grow Your Business!

    We are a full service marketing agency specializing in digital marketing. Discover more about our two hottest services: Website Design and Local SEO Services otherwise know as Google Business Profile or the Maps in Google Searches...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Web Design
    • SEO
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    Location
    Houston, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $497/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We Are Experts at Marketing Local-Serving Businesses.

    We Are Experts at Marketing Local-Serving Businesses.

    Are you searching for someone to design your ideal website or create ads for your business? Look no further. VentraLocal is a family-owned and operated business and we help your business rise above the "clutter". We take your ideas and visions with a dash of our creativity and bring them together to give you...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    • Web Design
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    Columbus, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • We Put Your Website to Work.

    We Put Your Website to Work.

    We are a small digital marketing agency specializing in helping small to mid-size businesses thrive. We have over 15 years of experience in digital marketing, including work for very large national brands and small businesses such as law firms. We support small businesses and love to help them flourish...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • Advertising
    • SEO
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    Location
    Indianapolis, Indiana
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $65/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Amazon Agency for Natural Food Brands

    Amazon Agency for Natural Food Brands

    We help natural food companies grow their profits and build their brand on Amazon. From optimized listings, targeted advertising, and access into Amazon sales programs, we navigate your brand through successful selling on Amazon...

    Top Services:

    • Affiliate Marketing
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    Location
    Boulder, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Tailored Digital Marketing Strategies

    Tailored Digital Marketing Strategies

    Digissist Pvt Ltd. offers excellent digital marketing services to its international customers and helps them to grow their business dynamically...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Graphic Design
    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Jersey City, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • We Work To Make You Standout

    We Work To Make You Standout

    DigitalZoop is a digital marketing agency based in Sydney, Australia. We offer all kinds of digital marketing solutions such as SEO, Google Ads, PPC, Social Media, Web Design and E-Commerce to new and upcoming brands. Our smart team helps them conquer the digital space...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • SEO
    • Web Design
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Parramatta, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Conversion Marketing Agency helping businesses hit their business targets

    Conversion Marketing Agency helping businesses hit their business targets

    Q-Online Ltd is a performance-based online marketing agency offering unrivalled knowledge and experience in various services.Our company specialises in white label services, SEO marketing, pay per click advertising, local search marketing, social media marketing, strategic consultancy services, web design...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Branding
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    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Empowering Luxury Brands, Crafting Digital Success.

    Empowering Luxury Brands, Crafting Digital Success.

    Silicon Beach Digital Agency drives online growth and elevates brand voices through data-driven strategies. Focusing on digital marketing, the agency employs targeted approaches to customer acquisition and engagement across various industries. Its expertise involves crafting performance-based narratives and...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Advertising
    • SEO
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We Simplify the Internet

    We Simplify the Internet

    We are an award winning, global, full service digital marketing agency. Some of our services include Search Engine Optimization (SEO, Paid Advertisement (PPC), Social Media Marketing, Email and Marketing Automation, and Website Development...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • Branding
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    Location
    Mission Viejo, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Where Smiles Meet Strategy: Dental PPC at Its Finest

    Where Smiles Meet Strategy: Dental PPC at Its Finest

    Choose a partner that understands dental marketing inside out. With our adeptness in dental PPC, we pledge to boost your reputation, rankings, and patient volume. Schedule your free consultation and embrace a strategy built just for you...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • PPC
    • Branding
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    Location
    Englewood, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • One Company. One Answer.

    One Company. One Answer.

    Fuel Web Marketing has a comprehensive suite of services to encompass all aspects of internet marketing and service over 300 clients across the nation. Our Services include branding, logo creation, website design and creation, video production, mobile web design, blog creation, content writing, SEO (search...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • Web Design
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    Location
    St. Petersburg, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Marketing That Produces Results

    Marketing That Produces Results

    A new age marketers who provide old-fashioned customer service. You dont have do this marketing thing alone. Were here to help...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Content Marketing
    • Email Marketing
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    Location
    Greenwich Township, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Innovative Strategies. Measurable Results.

    Innovative Strategies. Measurable Results.

    We help small and medium sized business grow by putting the right message in front of the right person at the right time. Reach the full potential of your business with a custom designed and flawlessly executed Growth Marketing Program...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Branding
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Santa Rosa, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Your #1 HVAC Source

    Your #1 HVAC Source

    HvacTrade LLC is a U.S.-based digital marketing agency specializing in services for HVAC and home service contractors. They offer tailored solutions including SEO, website design, Google Business Profile optimization, and automation to help businesses attract leads and streamline operations...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Clovis, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Full-Service Digital Marketing Agency in New York

    Full-Service Digital Marketing Agency in New York

    We provide full-service digital marketing solutions for medium-sized and large businesses, advising on attracting new customers and increasing sales...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • CRO
    • PPC
    • SEO
    • Web Development
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • SEO, content marketing and social media services that improve your Google rankings, website traffic, brand awareness, audience engagement and sales...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Digital Services
    • Reputation Management
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Newcastle, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Proper Marketing Moves Business.Were a marketing studio that cares about outcomes. Our thing is connecting strategy, creative and web...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Services
    • Creative Services
    • eCommerce Development
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    Nottingham, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Data-Driven Marketing

    Data-Driven Marketing

    At Bright Click, we believe that data-driven decision-making is key to success in digital marketing. We use a variety of metrics to inform our strategy, including website traffic, conversion rates, leads generated, and more...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    Orlando, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Strategic SEO Agency Hampshire & London. We help clients to BUILD PROMOTE CONVERT PROTECT their online brand...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Southampton, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Delaware's #1 SEO & PPC Agency

    Delaware's #1 SEO & PPC Agency

    A digital agency specializing in SEO, PPC and Content Strategy for Small and Medium Sized Businesses...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • PPC
    • SEO
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    Location
    Milton, Delaware
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $90/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Law Firm Marketing Without the Fine Print.

    Law Firm Marketing Without the Fine Print.

    LAW FIRM MARKETING WITHOUT THE FINE PRINT. Removing everything law firms hate about working with marketing companies...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Web Design
    • PPC
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    Location
    Columbus, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Say Yes To Flexible Digital Solutions.

    Say Yes To Flexible Digital Solutions.

    Digital Agency Reseller, you get everything according to your Digital Needs. Choosing the right services for your digital marketing campaign is important. To keep everything precise and accurate in terms of results you need Ala Carte digital marketing services...

    Top Services:

    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Driving Your Business Growth

    Driving Your Business Growth

    We are business development specialists. Using the latest marketing technology, we help our B2B & professional service clients get high-quality appointments each month with their ideal clients...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • SEO
    • Email Marketing
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    Location
    Louisville, Kentucky
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Your Marketing Consultants

    Your Marketing Consultants

    Paperboat Media is an Internet Marketing agency based out of Orlando, Florida with expertise in SEO, PPC, SEM, and other Internet marketing services...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Branding
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Orlando, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Helping Your Business Grow

    Helping Your Business Grow

    We are a team of knowledgeable and creative professionals with a passion for developing brands that will deliver results...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • SEO
    • Branding
    • Video Production
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    Location
    Fort Lauderdale, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Digital marketing and website agency composed of insightful experts. We help small businesses succeed in a competitive marketplace...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • SEO
    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Leicester, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • We'll Be the Last Agency You'll Ever Work With.

    We'll Be the Last Agency You'll Ever Work With.

    We are a digital agency that contributes to the growth of companies of various segments and sizes. We offer all the solutions for those who want to succeed through Digital Marketing...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • A Digital Marketing Agency Fueled By Analytics & Technology.

    A Digital Marketing Agency Fueled By Analytics & Technology.

    At Fountain, we build digital marketing strategies designed to drive real business results. Were here to help across the full spectrum of digital, with expertise across everything from SEO and content marketing to paid media, marketing automation and website development. With a core expertise in hyperlocal...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Affiliate Marketing
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    Location
    Independence, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • SEO Agency London

    SEO Agency London

    Rapid SEO is expert SEO agency in London offering website optimisation for affordable prices. We offer flexible digital marketing services and have a proven track record of getting websites on to page 1 of Google...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Advertising
    • PPC
    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $80/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Websites That Convert. Marketing That Works.

    Websites That Convert. Marketing That Works.

    Type B Studio provides digital marketing services & conversion-focused websites to small businesses throughout Washington State (and beyond!)...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Content Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Enumclaw, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Telling Your Story

    Telling Your Story

    Decibel Blue exists to help companies of all sizes and stages grow their business, using public relations & marketing to connect them with their target customers...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Advertising
    • SEO
    • PPC
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    Location
    Scottsdale, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Reach your full online potential.

    Reach your full online potential.

    Converrt is a digital marketing & website design agency based in the West Midlands, offering a range of services from long term SEO to one off branding projects! We specialise in helping startups and small businesses grow online with affordable digital marketing and web design packages...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • SEO
    • Digital Services
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Put your Google My Business Profile on Autopilot!

    Put your Google My Business Profile on Autopilot!

    GBP Pilot is unique in that we have focussed all our efforts on a single marketing channel - your Google Business Profile (formerly known as Google My Business). We know more about how to get the maximum performance out of this dynamic and labor intensive channel than anyone. When you need the very best...

    Top Services:

    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Reputation Management
    • PPC
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    Location
    East Palatka, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Driving Growth Through Smart Strategy.

    Driving Growth Through Smart Strategy.

    Our roots are in building and shipping demand gen strategies that lead to exponential outcomes. Well leverage our experience to identify the best strategies and tactics, implement testing frameworks for continuous improvement, and partner with sales to ensure sourced deals are actually turning into revenue...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • PPC
    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Not Your Average SEO Company

    Not Your Average SEO Company

    At Snap SEO, we believe in a holistic approach to online growth. Our expertise lies in seamlessly combining the influential elements of content marketing, PPC, and Social Media Marketing to propel businesses to new heights in the digital landscape. By harnessing the collective power of these essential...

    Top Services:

    • Content Marketing
    • Advertising
    • SEO
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Edmonton, Canada
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $55/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Your strategic partner in all things Software|.

    Your strategic partner in all things Software|.

    At Specter, we're not just technologists - we are problem solvers. As a boutique agency with a team of highly specialized pros, we can give your business the dedicated attention it deserves and manage all the tech your business could ever need...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Email Marketing
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Rancho Cucamonga, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
  • Optimizing Every Step of Your Amazon Journey

    Optimizing Every Step of Your Amazon Journey

    Facilitate business in major marketplaces like Amazon and Alibaba for manufacturers and brands...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    Location
    Montreal, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • More visibility. Higher results

    More visibility. Higher results

    Site Ascension is a Digital Marketing Agency that can help businesses of all sizes. In todays world, your customers and potential customers are all online. As well as all of your competitors. You need to break through all the online clutter to reach your market. This is where Site Ascension comes into the...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    Galveston, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $95/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Scale to new heights with our professional SEO services in USA

    Scale to new heights with our professional SEO services in USA

    Are You Worried that Your Marketing Plan Is Not Good? Feel Free to Talk to Our Experts. We guarantee higher SERPs Rankings, Traffic, Sales, and Revenue...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • PPC
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    Location
    Addison, Texas
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We have years of expertise assisting organizations exactly like yours to expand.

    We have years of expertise assisting organizations exactly like yours to expand.

    Our team of experts is passionate about seeing our clients succeed, and we have a track record of delivering outstanding results.We provide a wide range of services, including search engine optimization, web design, pay-per-click advertising, email marketing, and many other strategies to help you connect...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • SEO
    • PPC
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    Location
    Delta, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Your Digital Marketing Survival Guide

    Your Digital Marketing Survival Guide

    We are a Google Partner Certified digital marketing agency that specializes in e-commerce solutions, including conversion rate optimization and product marketing. We have many years of experience working with small businesses and entrepreneurs to develop their brand's identity, establish their e-commerce...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Email Marketing
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    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $95/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Mindset Web Agency provides expert, local, SEO services designed to help your business grow. We partner with our clients to find solutions for their biggest bottlenecks and increase their client base, reach, and bottom line. We offer Local SEO, Google Business Profile Optimization, and Professional Ad...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
    Location
    Atlanta, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Digital Marketing Agency Melbourne

    Digital Marketing Agency Melbourne

    Melbourne based Digital Marketing Agency specialising in Google Ads and SEO Services...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • CRO
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Melbourne, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Energise. Propel. Transform.

    Energise. Propel. Transform.

    redPepper marketing want to work together with your company to energise, propel and transform your marketing. If you are looking to set your company apart from the competition, our expert digital, content, video and strategy teams are here to revolutionise your marketing...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Direct Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • eCommerce
    • Show more
    Location
    Colchester, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Trusted by Wellness Brands Across the Nation.

    Trusted by Wellness Brands Across the Nation.

    OMG Marketing is a California SEO and Digital Marketing Agency...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • PPC
    • Show more
    Location
    Hesperia, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $15/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000

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8 Frequently Asked Questions About Small Business PPC Agencies

Should I go with a flat monthly fee or a percentage-of-ad-spend model?

For most small businesses that spend under $10,000/month on ads, a flat monthly fee is the cleaner and more protective choice because percentage-of-spend minimums often cost more at small budgets, and the model pays the agency for spending your money rather than managing it.

The structural problem with percentage-of-spend is that the small business PPC agency earns more every time you increase your budget, regardless of whether that increase is justified by performance.

Ask any percentage-of-spend agency directly: what is their policy when they believe additional budget is not justified by current performance? The answer will tell you whose interests they are actually managing.

How much do small business PPC agencies charge for their services, and what's on top of the quoted fee?

According to numerous reports, agencies usually charge between $1,000 and $5,000 a month for standard management services, depending on your ad spend level and what's included. If you need them to run a complex enterprise account, the price can go up and range between $10,000 and $25,000 a month.

The management fee for small business PPC services is only part of what you'll pay. They typically run 10-20% of monthly ad spend, but this is separate from the actual ad spend, which you pay directly.

On top of that, expect to see:

  • Setup fees of $500-$5,000 for initial account audits and restructuring
  • Tool costs passed through for third-party analytics platforms
  • Overage charges if your ad spend crosses certain thresholds,
  • Exit fees if you leave before the contract term ends.

The budget math to run before you sign is the following: management fee + setup fee + any tool costs + your actual ad spend = true monthly investment.

At a $2,000/monthad budget, a 15% management fee leaves only $300 for actual strategy work. Minimum viable ad spend for meaningful optimization is generally $2,000-$5,000/month, and the management fee comes out of your total budget on top of that.

What are the clearest red flags to watch for before I sign a contract?

Any small business PPC company that guarantees specific results before auditing your account is either making a sales pitch or doesn't understand how paid search works. No credible agency promises a specific cost per acquisition before they have audited your conversion tracking, analyzed your competitive landscape, and assessed your landing pages. 

Other pre-signing red flags:

  • They focus reporting on vanity metrics rather than business outcomes
  • They can't explain their strategy in terms you understand
  • They push long-term contracts before proving value.

If any of these appear during the sales process, they will be significantly worse once you're locked in.

Who owns the Google Ads account, me or the agency?

You should own the Google Ads account, and if an agency won't confirm that in writing before you sign, walk away. Agencies offering small business PPC services sometimes build campaigns inside their own Manager Account (MCC), making them, instead of you, the legal account owner. When you leave, you risk losing all historical data, conversion tracking, audience lists, and Smart Bidding signals.

Before signing, demand an explicit account ownership clause that names your Google Ads Account ID and specifies that the agency's access will be revoked at your request.

When should I expect real results, and what's a legitimate excuse vs. a stall?

Expect to see your first meaningful, stable results between weeks 6 and 12, as many agencies suggest. Allow for a learning period of 30-60-days before drawing conclusions, but expect transparency and a clear optimization plan from week one. The first 60 days include the account learning phase, and performance below eventual steady state is expected. Unexplained underperformance is a red flag, but explained underperformance during a calibration period is not.

Check the Change History in your Google Ads account: if there is no evidence of thoughtful adjustments in the first 30 days, including no keyword refinements, no ad copy tests, and no bid strategy changes, the campaign is on autopilot. Small business PPC consultants who are genuinely optimizing will have a paper trail.

Is it a problem if the agency manages hundreds of clients, or if they seem very small?

Client-to-account-manager ratio matters more than total agency size. Agencies offering small business PPC services that take on too many clients at once cut corners, use outdated methods, or fail to give individual accounts the attention and tailored strategy they need. Therefore, you may lose more on poor results than you save on fees. Ask directly: how many active accounts does each account manager handle? 

A strategist managing 40+ accounts cannot be doing meaningful weekly optimization for any of them. On the other end, a two-person shop with no bench means your account goes dark when someone is sick or leaves. The right size agency for a small business has a dedicated point of contact with a manageable client load, a defined escalation path, and a process for running your account.

How long a contract should I accept?

A 3-month initial commitment is reasonable. A 12-month lock-in with no performance milestones written in is not. Three-month minimums are reasonable because campaigns need time to exit the learning phase before performance can be meaningfully evaluated. However, 12-month terms are a higher commitment and should come with clearly defined performance milestones and exit provisions if those milestones are not met.

If small business PPC consultants refuse to stand behind their work with a flexible exit option, they lack confidence in their ability to deliver results. You are funding their financial security, not your own growth.

The contract term to demand: a 90-day initial period with measurable KPI targets (cost per acquisition, lead volume), after which the engagement rolls month-to-month. Also, check the auto-renewal clause because many contracts auto-renew unless notice is given 30 to 60 days before the term ends. A missed notice window commits you to another full term.

How do I evaluate a proposal if I can't verify the case studies that an agency shows me?

Ask for references from current clients in a similar business category, not testimonials on their website. Case studies are marketing materials. They show the best possible outcome from the best possible client under the best possible conditions, and they are rarely auditable. The difference between agencies that claim to be data-driven and those that actually are shows up in specifics: ask them to walk through a real optimization decision they made in the last 30 days, what data prompted it, what they changed, and what happened.

If small business PPC services providers can't give you a concrete example with numbers, their case studies are doing the selling, not their process. Also, ask what happens when a campaign underperforms: agencies that have a clear answer ("we do X, then Y, then escalate to Z") are operating from a repeatable system. Agencies that answer with reassurance and vague references to optimization are operating on hope.

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