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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
At Quantum IT Innovation, our team excels in AI, Big Data, RPA, and Mobile App Development for iOS, Android, and Cross-Platform. We also offer expert SEO, PPC, and Social Media services to drive your business forward in the USA, UK, Canada, Ireland, UAE, Australia, India, & across the globe...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- IT Services
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- Location
- Noida, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 101 Projects Listed
DIGITECH India stands at the forefront of digital marketing innovation. As a leading digital marketing agency in the USA, we excel in crafting tailored strategies that enhance your online visibility and drive tangible results...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Clackamas, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Transform your online presence with I Build Web Solutions - your go-to web design and digital marketing agency. We craft stunning websites and boost your brand's success. We will provide a personalized experience and customized work just for you...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Wellington, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 26 Projects Listed
SEO Express stands out as Argentina's premier SEO agency, boasting expertise in digital marketing and backed by a track record of over 200 successful projects worldwide. Our proven success stories underscore our commitment to delivering exceptional results for our clients, setting us apart as leaders in the...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Reputation Management
- PPC
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Altitude Internet: A pioneering digital marketing agency since 2014, we specialize in Google Ads Management, SEO, and Social Media Management. With over 400 5-star reviews on Trust Pilot and a robust team across the UK and Ireland, we ensure real-time insights and a commitment to optimal ROI for our global...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Dublin, Ireland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Full-stack creative studio dedicated to creating quality and authentic web | design | marketing solutions, without classic agency frameworks, always responsive and full of ideas...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Creative Services
- Digital Marketing
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Belgrade, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 23 Projects Listed
Thinkhouse provides tailor-made marketing... tailor-made for your brand, your audience, your goals. A nimble agency born out of a passion for smart design, we're all about making clients happy and delivering great, measured results. Our house is a place where we eat, sleep and think... about your business...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Web Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Huntington, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 20 Projects Listed
Your local SEO firm to whom you can outsource SEO, SEM, and Link building for reserving the very first page of Google and other search engines...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
DigitalEffex provides a comprehensive range of creative web services and business solutions. From professional web hosting, design, and development to strategic marketing and enterprise management, we help elevate your online presence and drive growth...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Managed Services
- SEO
- Logo Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Pace, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Asheville Web Design is strategically located in Asheville, North Carolina, reflecting our strong connection to its dynamic community and our unwavering dedication to excellence in web design and development...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Asheville, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Covers all aspects of the Internet from Domain Registration and Hosting to Design, Maintenance, Management and Marketing of websites, we also run Mailing Campaigns, PPC, Social and Consultantcy services. We are a one-stop-shop for all things web based...
Top Services:
- Email Marketing
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
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- Location
- Mere, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
At Odd Duck Media, we believe in doing digital differently. We specialize in SEO, Web Design, PPC and digital marketing that benefits the client and boosts their bottom line ahead of our own...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- San Antonio, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
greyzip is a unique and innovative digital marketing agency specialising in bespoke and full scale marketing solutions. With expertise in many areas of digital marketing, from Search Engine Optimisation all the way through to enhancing Digital Experiences, we are perfectly placed to become an indispensable...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Branding
- Web Design
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- Location
- Colchester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Our creativity, expertise, and culture are driven by the individuals who make us special. Our talented team works together to fulfill a straightforward yet comprehensive mission of providing creative and economical marketing services. Some of our customers might even consider us superheroes, but like any...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Digital Services
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Centurion, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $36/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Growth Squad's primary purpose is to educate and equip customers with the knowledge they need to make sound marketing decisions. Our major goal is to educate customers and provide them with the knowledge they need to make informed marketing decisions. Our staff understands the unique strategies necessary to...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Stuart, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
American Ecommerce Hub is a full service eCommerce agency dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and businesses across the USA build, automate and scale profitable online stores. With a skilled team of eCommerce specialists, strategists and account managers, we deliver end-to-end solutions designed to simplify...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Creative Services
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 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
Planned Growth offers a full suite of Digital Marketing and Business Development services to fit all of your business needs...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- SEO
- Email Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Sunrise, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Team advertiser is not just a team of 10+ people; rather, it is a solution to 10+ problems in this digital era. Our agency is enriched with diverse categories of expertise and years of experience. We are an expert team of creative thinkers, digital marketers, web developers, graphics designers, content...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- AI Development
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Sylhet, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
DB Digital, a remote digital marketing agency in Cape Town, South Africa, offers tailored marketing services to meet your business needs. From SEO and social media marketing to web development and lead generation, we optimise your search engine presence for better visibility and results. Get in touch with us...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Show more
- Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Grow your business with our personalized, result-driven digital marketing strategy, which includes Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Google Ads (SEM), and Content Marketing...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We are committed to making our clients feel like they got what they were looking for, my prices are fair, and my designs will portray your brand the way you have visioned...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Ruwora is a web design & development agency in South Africa, serving ambitious businesses worldwide. We build fast, modern, SEO-friendly websites, web apps, eCommerce platforms and digital experiences that turn visitors into customers and help brands stand out online...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Worcester, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Discover Los Angeles's premium digital companion with True North Social, a top Instagram marketing and link building company. We're the complete package from dynamic social media campaigns and impeccable web designs to ROI-driven ads and poignant storytelling...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Culver City, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
MindfulBody Productions is a digital marketing agency that specializes in helping wellness-based businesses grow. We understand the unique challenges that come with marketing health and wellness products and services, which is why we've developed marketing strategies specifically tailored to this industry...
Top Services:
- Content Marketing
- Web Design
- SEO
- Web Development
- Video Production
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- Location
- Delray Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
WJB Marketing is an award-winning full-service marketing and advertising agency headquartered in Texarkana, Texas that specializes in digital marketing, SEO – search engine optimization, local SEO, social media marketing, PPC / ad management, web design, and other online marketing services...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Web Development
- Show more
- Location
- Texarkana, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
If you need help managing the performance of your company's web presence, then we encourage you to meet with us. We believe that you will value our knowledge, insight, professionalism, and expertise...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Ashburn, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Red SEO makes digital marketing affordable for sole traders and small businesses. With five years of experience in website design, SEO, Google Ads and social media advertising we know what it takes to produce success for your organisation. Your time is valuable, so we make it easy for you to build a digital...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- Market Research
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- Location
- St Peters, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 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
REK Marketing & Design is a 22-year-old Orlando agency, now run by Tom Klingebiel and Dave Lertola since October 2025. We build custom-coded websites for home service and retail businesses. No WordPress. No templates. Month-to-month contracts. 90+ active clients across Florida, California, and PA...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- Web Development
- PPC
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
STU Enterprises is a digital marketing business that specializes in pay-per-click advertising (PPC), search engine optimization (SEO), WordPress design, monitoring and analysis of website statistics, and more. STU Enterprises is dedicated to offering digital marketing services with an emphasis on attention to...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- CRO
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Winter Springs, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Charlesworth is a British-based digital marketing agency specializing in helping international brand succeed in Asia, particularly in China, Japan, and South Korea. With over 25 years of expertise and locally-based teams, we offer services such as social media management, content creation, SEO/SEM strategies...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Translation Services
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Huddersfield, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Lewal Technologies is a digital marketing agency dedicated to helping small businesses, shops, and agencies. We provide expert services in social media management, SEO, content creation, and online advertising to boost business growth and visibility...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Belfast, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We specialize in transforming Chilean SMEs with real technology: Corporate Website Design in WordPress (fast and secure). E-commerce stores (WooCommerce) optimized for sales. Local SEO and strategies to dominate Google Maps. High-speed hosting. Unlike other agencies, we integrate Artificial Intelligence and...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- PPC
- eCommerce Development
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Santiago, Chile
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Geek Dental Marketing is a Miami-based dental marketing agency specializing in growth-focused strategies for modern dental practices. We help dentists attract consistent new patients through Dental SEO, Google Ads marketing, branding, websites, and AI-driven search visibility. Our approach goes beyond design...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- PPC
- Print Design
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a digital marketing company...
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- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We are Consultor SEO, a team of seasoned experts with a strong focus on the inbound marketing consulting methodology. Our mission is to help businesses and individuals achieve stable and sustained growth by connecting users with their enterprises...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Managua, Nicaragua
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
The Blue Swing Media team has the best tools, and an amazing team, to craft the kind of content that helps to make your business visible and relevant. We care about each of our clients and put the success of their businesses above our own...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Video Marketing
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
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- Location
- LaBelle, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Magik Digital believes in creating amazing things and giving back to the community. Thanks to decades-worth of experience, skilled team members and a passion for success, they can create a web presence or marketing campaign that drives results...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- PPC
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We are a local agency specializing in creating unique & responsive websites that work for you, and show up where your customers are looking for services like yours! We take pride in great customer services, and even better work & pricing!...
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- Web Development
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Regina, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects 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
- Show more
- Location
- Himatnagar, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Your company can succeed by using the correct marketing tools the right way. As a small business marketing agency, Solutions for Growth delivers a full range of marketing tools for consistent results. Deep experience and outstanding client service are the trademarks of Solutions for Growth's exceptional team...
Top Services:
- Content Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- South Salem, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
One white label partner for paid ads, SEO and websites. White Label PPC delivers Google Ads, Meta Ads, SEO and Shopify or WooCommerce builds for agencies that want to sell more without growing headcount. Your brand on everything, our team behind it...
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- PPC
- Media Buying
- SEO
- AEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Cairo, Egypt
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Rankvero helps local businesses improve their visibility on Google Search, Google Maps, and AI-powered search platforms. We focus on practical Local SEO, Google Business Profile optimization, on-page SEO, keyword research, and AEO/GEO strategies.Our approach is hands-on and focused on the actual factors...
Top Services:
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Artisans is a leading website design and app development company in Qatar. Since 2011, we have delivered excellence through custom web development, Web Designing, content management systems, mobile app development, ecommerce Development solutions, Branding and Digital Marketing Services in Qatar. ...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Show more
- Location
- Lusail, Qatar
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Get discovered by AI search engines with CronBoost's answer engine optimization solutions. CronBoost helps businesses rank in AI overviews, optimize for social media marketing for podcasts and creators, and dominate AI-powered search results...
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- Social Media Marketing
- AI Development
- SEO
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
LIST Media helps Australian tradies grow their business with smart websites, digital marketing, and powerful online content. We make it easy for you to attract more leads, build trust, and stand out in a competitive market...
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- Video Production
- Video Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
TmatNetwork is a results-driven digital agency offering expert SEO, web design, and marketing strategies to boost online visibility and business growth...
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- 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...
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- 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
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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.
