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Soharon Infotech is a pay-per-click firm running Google Search, Display, Shopping, Performance Max, and Local Ads campaigns. It provides a dedicated account manager and claims a 96% client satisfaction rate. Suited for small to mid-size businesses in the UAE seeking Google Ads management...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 164 Projects Listed
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
Digital Marketing to Grow Your BusinessWe are a team of highly skilled online marketing professionals specializing in SEO and Digital Marketing strategies. Our expertise lies in effectively optimizing websites to secure prominent positions on the front pages of Google search results...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Belchertown, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We are a team of multi-talented people with the experience and knowledge to help you grow your business online through video production, digital advertising, search optimization, website design and artificial intelligence...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Web Design
- SEO
- AI Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Langley, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We foster business growth through strategy, creativity, and technology...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Digital Marketing
- Video Production
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Batavia, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Our UK-based agency is dedicated to providing affordable digital marketing solutions for SMEs...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Blackpool, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Hungry Bull is a results-driven web design and digital marketing agency helping ambitious brands grow through strategy, creativity, and data. We craft high-performing websites and campaigns that rank, convert, and scale specializing in web design, Google Ads, social media, automation, lead generation, and...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Canberra, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Austyne Digital is a forward thinking, and creative social media marketing agency specializing in social media management, digital branding, social media marketing, advertising and online reputation management. With a strong focus on enhancing brands social media perception and engagement using the most...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Graphic Design
- PPC
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Anambra, Nigeria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We offer professional SEO services located in Long Beach, New York that help websites increase their organic search score drastically in order to compete for the highest rankings even when it comes to highly competitive keywords...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Reputation Management
- CRO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Long Beach, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
The Revenue Crew is a revenue-focused digital marketing agency helping businesses turn visibility into better leads, bookings and measurable growth through SEO, Google Ads, websites, content, AI search optimisation and conversion strategy...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Boksburg, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Muve is a Kent-based marketing agency focused on delivering sharp strategy, creative thinking, and commercially-minded campaigns that get results. We work closely with our clients to bring fresh energy and clear insight to every project whether it's a one-off campaign or a full-scale marketing transformation...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Branding
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Dartford, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
ui42 is a digital agency and one-stop shop for online success. Since 1997, weve connected tech, design, marketing, and data into powerful digital solutions. With 100+ experts, we create custom websites, e-shops, UX/UI design, and performance marketing. We're the creators of CMS BUXUS, used by brands across...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Bratislava, Slovakia
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Meem Webtech provides professional website development, mobile app development, SEO optimization, web application development, and digital marketing services for businesses looking to grow online. We create modern, responsive, and SEO-friendly websites that help brands build a strong digital presence and...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Himatnagar, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Mr Digital is the antidote to the broken agency model. We are a Growth Architecture Partner for Hospitality, B2B, and eCommerce brands, replacing hourly billing and vanity metrics with Fixed-Fee Revenue Engines that deliver measurable commercial return...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Brighton UK, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
TmatNetwork is a results-driven digital agency offering expert SEO, web design, and marketing strategies to boost online visibility and business growth...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are the digital partners for small businesses in the US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Specializing in expert SEO, AI-powered marketing, and performance optimization, we help you achieve real, measurable growth...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Buffalo Grove, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
one2love Agency - A proudly South African design studio crafting digital, print & branding solutions for businesses of all sizes, anywhere in the world...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Freelance UKHub is a dynamic freelance agency offering professional web design, web development, mobile app development, digital marketing, and branding services. Our team consists of seasoned freelancers, each with over 10 years of corporate experience, ensuring top-quality results.By choosing Freelance...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Leicester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $36/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
USA Design Expert delivers creative, high-quality design solutions from logos to websites that help your brand stand out...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
No fluff, no guesswork, no wasted spend. iCatch Marketing builds high-performance lead systems that turn marketing into measurable revenue. We combine data, automation, and real-world experience across Google, Yelp, and AI-driven search to deliver consistent results. Every campaign is built for one goal: more...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- SEO
- PPC
- Branding
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Knowledge Based Consulting: Pioneering data-driven strategies with a human touch. We blend advanced analytics and market insights with creative problem-solving to empower brands. From unlocking growth opportunities to crafting bespoke solutions, our expertise elevates your business in the dynamic Canadian and...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Web Development
- Creative Services
- SEO
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- Location
- Ottawa, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
At Bizualized, we're more than just a digital marketing agency. We're a partner in your success, working tirelessly to help you achieve your goals and reach your target audience in the most effective way possible. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you grow your business through...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- CRO
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Dedicated Digital Marketing your trusted solution for WordPress website builds, hosting & optimization, SEO (search engine optimization), web accessibility, website performance, landing pages and pay-per-click advertising...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Wichita, Kansas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Trendway Marketing is a premier digital marketing agency offering top-notch website design, SEO , and social media management services. We help businesses enhance their online presence and drive growth effectively...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Advertising
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- Location
- Mississauga, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Social Direct stands as a leading digital marketing agency in Brisbane, focusing on social media marketing, SEO, paid advertising, and web design. Our skilled team crafts customized strategies to enhance traffic, improve conversions, and elevate online presence for businesses across various scales...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- South Brisbane, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We are a Digital Marketing and Web Development Agency that helps you find new clients for your business without complications...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- PPC
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- Location
- Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Offering dedicated end-to-end digital marketing for small to medium businesses looking to get tangible results with their marketing. No long-term contracts. No extortionate fees...
Top Services:
- PPC
- Web Design
- SEO
- Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We help you grow your business and understand the results of your marketing efforts. Wyred Insights is a marketing consultancy with a team of experienced strategists, developers, and creatives. Through our Measure, Monitor, and Manage strategy, we take pride in assisting our clients in understanding and...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- PPC
- Reputation Management
- HR Outsourcing
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- Location
- Reno, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We dont just market we electrify. As your dedicated digital partner, we craft powerful SEO, PPC, social, and email strategies that spark growth and set your business on a path to success. With clear communication and expert execution, were here to make sure your brand doesnt just existit thrives...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Cology Digital is een jong digitaal marketingbureau uit Maasmechelen dat merken laat groeien door strategie meteen om te zetten in actie. We maken marketing die werkt in het echt: content die blijft hangen, social media die vertrouwen opbouwt, Google Ads en SEO die vraag vangen, en websites die bezoekers naar...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Web Development
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- Location
- Maasmechelen, Belgium
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Tomsher Technologies is a premium web development and digital marketing agency based in Dubai, powered by a 100% in-house team of tech pioneers, designers, and creative strategists. We craft bespoke websites, high-performance e-commerce platforms, intuitive mobile applications, and bold brand identities. From...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
DMNT is a marketing and technology agency based in Kaunas, Lithuania, helping businesses generate more inquiries, calls, and sales through data-driven digital marketing. The agency specializes in Google Ads, Facebook and Instagram advertising, SEO, AI Search Optimization (GEO), website development, and Google...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Kaunas, Lithuania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We are a digital performance marketing agency with 10+ years of experience helping Australian businesses grow online through clear strategy and measurable results. As a full-service team, we bring everything in digital marketing together in one place and stay genuinely invested in your success. Unlike large...
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- Digital Services
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Digital Strategy
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
iSEO Agency is a US-focused SEO and digital marketing agency helping businesses improve their visibility across Google Search, Google Maps, and AI-powered search platforms. We create customized SEO strategies for contractors, home service businesses, franchises, professional service companies, and eCommerce...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We are the services provider of Website Design And Digital Marketing in India, USA, Canada, Australia, UAE. Our services include website design and development, wordpress website development, eCommerce webste development, travel website development. Digital marketing includes Google adword and PPC, Meta...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Visiomatix Media is a creative digital agency delivering innovative web, branding, marketing, and technology solutions...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Chandvad, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
NexPrime Agency is a top-rated digital marketing agency in Pakistan. Since 2020, we have been helping businesses grow online with SEO, Web Development, Social Media, Online Ads, and Design services...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Graphic Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Rawalpindi, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
RankRaze is a Chennai-based digital marketing agency helping businesses turn online visibility into measurable growth. Founded in 2016, we combine SEO, paid media, social media, content, CRO, web development and AI-led solutions to attract qualified traffic and generate leads. Trusted by 2,000+ brands, our...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Chennai, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Brand Mindz Global is a full-stack digital agency helping businesses scale with smart design, data-driven marketing, and high-performance digital solutions...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Mobile App Development
- SEO
- Branding
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- Location
- Chennai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Digiactus helps brands get discovered across search engines and AI platforms. Our approach combines SEO, AI search optimisation, and data-driven content to improve rankings, increase visibility in AI answers, and turn search demand into real business results...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We, Webmark8, situated in noida, gurgaon offer an integrated set of digital services using our results driven approach to website design and development company in gurgaon. From domain booking/registration to website hosting, from the development of e-commerce websites to setting up of Payment Gateways. We...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
- CRO
- SEO
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- Location
- Noida, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 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
We are HawkWorx Digital Marketing Agency help businesses in Gurgaon and beyond grow smarter in the digital space. Our expertise spans SEO, social media, paid ads, branding, and content marketing, designed to deliver measurable results...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Show more
- Location
- Gurgaon, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Flow combines global branding methodology with modern project management processes to meet the communication and marketing needs of international organizations that operate in China. With a strong emphasis on business-to-business (B2B) interactions and a profound understanding of the digital ecosystem in...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Beijing, China
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Technovein is your trusted partner for digital transformation, offering tailored solutions in web development, digital marketing, software development, and mobile app creation. We empower businesses with innovative, user-friendly, and scalable technology to enhance efficiency and growth. With expertise across...
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- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Surat, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Dignity Infoway, based in India, is a full stack digital agency offering customized web and mobile solutions. We a dynamic IT services company dedicated to empowering businesses with cutting-edge technology and seamless digital transformation...
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- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Rajkot, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
WebWhites is a digital solutions provider specializing in custom websites, mobile applications, and innovative marketing strategies. We help businesses elevate their online presence and achieve measurable growth...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
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- Location
- Thiruvananthapuram, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Raiseque is a growth-focused digital marketing agency helping businesses generate consistent leads and build strong online authority. We specialize in SEO, social media marketing, paid advertising, website development, and performance-driven strategies tailored for clinics, local businesses, and service...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Balangir, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Get Seen Branding helping businesses get seen on Google, social media & more. SEO, social media, web design, branding & performance marketing. 5X ROAS guaranteed...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Branding
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- Location
- Kolkata, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Digi Dream Catcher is a digital marketing agency based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Founded by Disha Bhatt, our agency specializes in turning your digital goals into measurable results whether that's more website traffic, stronger brand awareness, or higher revenue...
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- Digital Marketing
- WordPress Website Design
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/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.
