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Little Dragon Media is a boutique pay-per-click agency managing Google Search, Display, Shopping, Performance Max, and Local Services campaigns. Founded by a former UN web producer, it keeps all work in-house with no offshore outsourcing and offers a money-back guarantee...
Top Services:
- PPC
- SEO
- Affiliate Marketing
- Digital Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Spectrum BPO is a US-based, leading full-service eCommerce growth agency, serving 500+ eCommerce brands and growing. We specialize in providing a One-Stop Solution to help Amazon and Multi-channel sellers launch, grow, and manage scalable and profitable businesses...
Top Services:
- SEO
- eCommerce
- PPC
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Richardson, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $8/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Here at Set Fire Creative, we believe that every business has a story to tell. The work they do, the people that do it, the value they offer to their customers—it all paints a picture of the brand’s personality.The catch is, not every business presents itself in the most attractive way. Not everyone...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- CRO
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- Location
- Orem, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
GMCI Creative is a full-service digital, print, web, video and experiental marketing and design agency that has been in Chicagoland since 1991. GMCI is a Certified Woman Owned Business. DUNS # 114578276. Cage ID 8FAF3...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Elgin, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
AW Digital Marketing is a full-service marketing agency offering content marketing, SEO (Search Engine Optimization), Google Ads, social media marketing/management, website design/redesign/management, graphic design, mobile application development, marketing strategy advice and direction, email/SMS...
Top Services:
- Email Marketing
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Doc Digital SEM helps brands get discovered through advanced LLM SEO strategies, driving visibility across AI search platforms Doc Digital SEM is a top-ranked, full-service digital marketing and LLM SEO Agency that helps businesses rank in AI-powered search engines like ChatGPT, Google SGE, and Perplexity...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
MVP Media is an award-winning & industry leading Digital Marketing Services Agency, delivering high-end & modern Web Design - Development technologies, Branding, Hosting, Search Engine Optimization and best converting Digital Advertising solutions. Discover the key to unlocking your business full potential...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Strategy
- SEO
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- Location
- Athens, Greece
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Welcome to EcomWizards, your strategic partner in digital success. Specializing in Amazon PPC Management, Facebook Ads Management, and Google Ads Management, we propel your brand to the forefront of the digital marketplace...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Branding
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/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
Clickstera is a performance marketing agency that helps e-commerce and direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands scale profitably across Amazon, Walmart, Google, Meta, TikTok, and Shopify. The agency combines paid advertising, marketplace management, creative optimization, and conversion-focused Shopify development to...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- eCommerce
- Digital Marketing
- CRO
- PPC
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- Location
- Dover, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
OPA Reklama is a digital marketing agency based in Vilnius, Lithuania. We specialize in SEO, Google Ads, Facebook and Instagram advertising, website development, and AI marketing automation. We help Lithuanian businesses attract more clients and grow online...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Vilnius, Lithuania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
ribby.dev is an independent software studio in the Twin Cities. We build websites, web apps, mobile apps, and AI automation for small and growing businesses the kind of work that usually means hiring an agency, done by senior engineers who talk to you directly. Recent work includes a tee-time app pulling live...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- AI Development
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- Location
- Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Page Potato is a Melbourne-based digital marketing agency offering SEO, Google Ads, Facebook Ads, marketing automation, eCommerce marketing, and WordPress website development. They focus on ROI-driven strategies, sales funnels, providing transparent advanced reporting and no lock-in contracts...
Top Services:
- Digital Strategy
- SEO
- Web Development
- PPC
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Melbourne Web Digital is a results-driven digital marketing agency based in Melbourne, helping local businesses grow through smart SEO, Google Ads, and website solutions. With a strong focus on measurable results and personalized strategies, we partner with brands to boost online visibility, leads, and...
Top Services:
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- SEO
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Welcome to "US Design Hub" where creativity meets innovation! We are not just a design agency; we are your partners in bringing your visions to life. We understand the power of impactful design in transforming ideas into compelling visual stories...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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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
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Forscaler is a Spanish SEO local and Google Ads consultancy specialized in helping independent physical businesses attract more local customers. Based in Madrid, I work with restaurants, law firms, dental clinics, and real estate agencies across Spain, optimizing their Google Business Profile, website, and...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Madrid, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 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!...
Top Services:
- 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
Stellar Media is a digital marketing agency that helps businesses around the world grow through creative design, smart advertising and real results. We take time to understand each client and build strategies that bring their goals to life. Our focus is to help brands stand out, reach more people an...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Centurion, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Alliance IT Solutions delivers expert IT services and custom technology solutions designed to accelerate business growth. Trusted by clients across the USA, Australia, and New Zealand, we combine innovation with reliability to keep your operations running smoothly...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Christchurch, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
DIT INTERACTIVE, based in USA and India, is a leading design and development agency with 14+ years of experience. Specializing in web and mobile design, they excel in creating innovative ecommerce solutions for various industries. As certified partners of BigCommerce and Shopify, they've delivered successful...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
EightySix Digital provide Digital Marketing services to all businesses. Get your business in front of hundreds of new clients and grow your online presence...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Christchurch, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Authority Hook is a Malta-based digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, link building, PPC, web design, and social media marketing...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Gżira, Malta
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We are a small digital marketing agency focusing on lead generation for Small to Medium businesses with a focus on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click Campaigns and a proven track record of success one or two failures as well...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Equestrian marketing agency from Bratislava, run by a rider who knows show grounds, stables and premium clientele first-hand. We build brands, websites and booking systems, run Meta, Google and TikTok campaigns and shoot photo and video for riders, stables, equestrian brands and events. Every project starts...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
- PPC
- SEO
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Bratislava, Slovakia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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
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
Amplify your online impact with our dynamic digital marketing agency. We craft tailored strategies, from SEO and social media to content creation, to drive your brand's growth. Harness the digital landscape effectively with our expert team. Elevate your online presence and connect with your audience like...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Connection Website Designs, located in Clayton, NC, is a results-driven web design agency dedicated to elevating your online presence. With a focus on innovative design and strategic marketing expertise, we help businesses and nonprofit organizations build confident and trustworthy brands. Our mission is to...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Clayton, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Page One Digital acts as collaborative experts for all of your digital marketing needs. We're your digital marketing, SEO, and social media marketing agency all rolled into one. Our services are centered around these tools to help your business thrive in today's market...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Netsicle offers a refreshing blend of comprehensive digital marketing solutions tailored for each client. From innovative SEO strategies to impactful social media management, we provide everything under one roof with our unique subscription-based model. Partner with us for a transformative approach to digital...
Top Services:
- Reputation Management
- Web Development
- CRO
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Jacksonville, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Online presence is essential to sell your services or products. Without a well-functioning, trendy website, without measuring your data or doing active social marketing, your high-quality offerings might be hidden from the target audience. We can help you to have a professional appearance on every popular...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Debrecen, Hungary
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Datum Creative Media Limited stands as your premier destination for exceptional creative, print, and digital solutions, with over 30 years of industry expertise. We consistently impress our clients with superior design quality and comprehensive services, dedicated to empowering businesses to flourish through...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Cuffley, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Go Top Digital Marketing provides Google, linkedin, Amazon and Meta advertising, SEO and Web Design services in Israel...
Top Services:
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Show more
- Location
- Ramat Gan, Israel
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
BlueVine Digital Marketing Solutions is a digital marketing agency for local service businesses across the United States. Founded in 2022, we handle Google Ads, social media advertising and management, local SEO, AI search optimization, websites, and hosting...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Media Buying
- AEO
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- Location
- Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Your website is the core of your marketing. A poor site leads to poor results!Were here to help business owners succeed, starting with a great website!...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- PPC
- Package Design
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- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Digital Sports Partners is a marketing and development group that crafts powerhouse brands for the next generation of collegiate superstars and sports brands. We craft powerhouse brands for the next generation of collegiate superstars. Whether you're building your NIL empire or elevating your teams presence...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We help you structure and scale your digital business. From diagnosis to sustainable growth, with continuous monitoring and specialists on demand. More than an agency: your team of dedicated experts to accelerate results...
Top Services:
- SEO
- CRM Consulting
- PPC
- Location
- Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Demand Tab is a Dubai-based digital marketing agency helping businesses grow through data-driven strategies, creative execution, and performance-focused campaigns. Serving startups, SMEs, and established brands across the UAE, the agency delivers complete digital solutions under one roof...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
- PPC
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
ATC Digital Solutions is a results driven digital marketing agency specializing in web design and development, search engine optimization, graphic design, and social media marketing...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Tokyo, Japan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We connect strategy and creativity to turn visibility into growth. At Kokolski, SEO, design and performance work together to attract, engage and convert. No templates, no guessworkjust clear thinking, sharp execution and measurable results...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Design Services
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- Location
- Majadahonda, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We run your Meta & Google ads and build the websites behind them so every click has the best possible shot at becoming a paying customer...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Media Buying
- CRO
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- Location
- Edmonton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Digiminds is a Lahore based digital marketing agency focused on performance driven growth. We help businesses get more leads, sales, and visibility through data backed ads, smart content, and clear strategy. Our goal is simple: measurable results, not vanity metrics...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Lahore, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $18/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Our journey started quite a while ago during our early years in the IT industry, where we were fascinated by the intersection of creativity and technology. We were also eager to learn how a business can grow from nothing to everything with a correct plan and idea...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Kolkata, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
RootAMZ, where we turn your ecommerce ambition into reality. At RootAMZ, we manage your amazon account like amazon vendor central, amazon seller central, amazon ads/PPC, Walmart account & seller central accounts with precision...
Top Services:
- PPC
- Creative Services
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Market Research
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- Location
- Bhubaneswar, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
At Obelisk Infotech, we specialize in providing tailored SEO and Digital Marketing Solutions designed to align with your business objectives. Our team comprises top-tier SEO Professionals, Digital Marketing Experts, Creative Web Designers, and seasoned programmers dedicated to enhancing your company's...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Show more
- Location
- Zirakpur, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $8/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
SERP Klicks offers marketing solutions for businesses of all sizes. Our expertly crafted marketing services have enabled B2B, SaaS, Ecommerce & small businesses get them in-front of their target audience at the best time...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Lahore, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
STRATEGY & ROI is a digital marketing agency helping businesses grow through SEO, PPC, social media, web design, and graphic design with a focus on results and ROI...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Show more
- Location
- Kolkata, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $5/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Top SEO Expertz is a leading digital marketing agency in UK, revolutionizing the boosting parameters for online businesses. All those digital marketing services that you need are just a click away from us!...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Media Buying
- Advertising
- SEO
- PPC
- Show more
- Location
- Karachi, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Mashoor Me is a web development company in Bangalore founded by Shahid Afrid. We buildaffordable, SEO-friendly WordPress and React websites for small and medium businesses starting atRs.4,500. Every website we deliver is Google Ads-ready including a free About Us page andPrivacy Policy page...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- Branding
- Web Design
- Show more
- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Boost your online visibility with expert SEO strategies that help your business rank higher on Google. We attract the right audience, increase targeted website traffic, and convert visitors into qualified leads and salesdelivering measurable growth that matters...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- eCommerce
- Show more
- Location
- Rawalpindi, Pakistan
- 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.
