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Lead Craft is a results-driven marketing agency helping ambitious brands scale through performance SEO, paid media, content, and analytics. Lead Craft acts as an extension of your in-house team agile, specialized, and focused on delivering measurable growth...
Top Services:
- SEO
- CRO
- PPC
- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
XNTRIC CA helps brands scale fast with high-impact digital marketing, blending performance strategy, creative execution, and data insights...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Branding
- Web Development
- Web Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We are a team of online marketing professionals. We understand the search engine ecosystem and IT requirements for the current market. Our unique approach to SEO allows us the capability to take your site to the top of major search engines...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce
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- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $29/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Max Effect Marketing is a highly regarded agency specializing in web design and digital marketing. Our comprehensive range of services includes innovative TV advertising and strategic digital marketing solutions, all designed to drive significant business growth...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Aurora, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
LaGrande Marketing is a boutique digital marketing firm based in Dallas, Texas that provides sophisticated digital marketing solutions to the top law firms across the United States and internationally...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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
A B Corp-certified digital marketing agency committed to marketing that models and supports business for good for you, for us, for our gorgeous green planet, and for everyone we know...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Guided by data and a passion for clarity, we optimize your Yahoo PPC campaigns for unmatched success. Our open-book approach, shared tools, and insightful blogs set us apart, underlining our dedication to top-tier, transparent digital marketing...
Top Services:
- PPC
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- CRM Consulting
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- Location
- Falls Church, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Harpa Legal Marketing stands as a full-service legal marketing agency, boasting a dedicated team of over 45 professionals who have transitioned from practicing law to excelling in legal marketing. With our firsthand experience in the legal field, we deeply comprehend the needs of law firms and aim to...
Top Services:
- Reputation Management
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
SalesRock is a Marketing/IT/Video design agency dedicated to helping our customers with their online endeavors...
Top Services:
- PPC
- SEO
- Email Marketing
- Digital Services
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Gdansk, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Bubblehub Media is a full-service digital marketing & creative studio headquartered in Ireland. For 10+ years weve empowered start-ups, SMEs and household names across Ireland & the UK to grow online through data-driven PPC & SEO, paid social, bespoke web and app development, cinematic video production...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Video Production
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Drogheda, Ireland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
theKOLLAB is a dedicated web3 marketing agency with a mission to drive adoption & awareness to web3 products through high-impact Key Opinion Leaders. Through our deep-rooted industry connections and reputation, we leverage our close network of respected & influential content creators across social media to...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Public Relations
- SEO
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Halo Digital is a digital agency in Perth, Western Australia. We provide web design, search engine optimisation and pay-per-click advertising services. Get a website that converts visitors into leads, then drive more people to your website through our SEO and PPC services...
Top Services:
- PPC
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Perth, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Art asks why?Science answers how? What happens between the art & science is where we excel. Were a Toronto-based brand & marketing agency. Our super power is problem framing. We identify and explain the tensions in complex situations to surface the underlying issues. That ultimately fuels growth...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- PPC
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $185/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project 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
Exposure Ninja is a search marketing agency specialising in SEO, AI Search and PPC. We create industry leaders in search. Certified B Corp...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Nottingham, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Front Page Advantage has been helping SMEs get the best return from their marketing budget since 2006. Were a family owned business based in Basingstoke, Hampshire. Typically the first person you speak to will be either Chris or Lucy, our business owners, so you can get a great insight in what our values are...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Basingstoke, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Founded in 2013, MedTech Momentum is an experienced full-service Medical Marketing Agency headquartered in the greater Orlando, Florida area. The company is 100% focused on helping medical device organizations develop and execute sustainable and scalable value-driven growth strategies...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Branding
- Web Development
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
PPC Masterminds: Based in Los Angeles, we are connoisseurs of PPC advertising, CRO, and avant-garde landing page design. Crafting data-driven campaigns across Google Ads and other platforms, we're your go-to for an impressive marketing ROI...
Top Services:
- PPC
- SEO
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Since 2010, Momentum has helped small and mid-sized businesses build stronger WordPress websites, improve SEO and paid search, and turn online visibility into leads, sales, and growth. Based in Shelby Township, we serve Michigan companies that need clear strategy and reliable execution...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Shelby, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
BoostenX is a digital-growth agency that helps businesses scale by delivering high-impact marketing, performance optimization, and web solutions. The agency focuses on measurable growth, leveraging best practices in digital advertising, conversion optimization, and creative design...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We know what numbers look like and we know professional services. We are Brisbane's premier digital marketing agency...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Brisbane, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $210/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At Design Box, we are your go-to destination for all things Creative Digital Marketing! Our team of talented and passionate professionals has the expertise to maximize quality conversions across SEO/Ad Management, Web Development & Hosting. With unique skillsets in Google Adwords, Facebook/Instagram...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce Development
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project 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
Foundcoo stands as a premier provider of specialized B2B web design and inbound marketing services, leveraging the power of sophisticated data analysis to deliver discernible and impactful outcomes. With a keen focus on driving measurable results, we adeptly merge innovative web design strategies with...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- Email Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Made Right Media focuses on doing things that actually move the needle. Services include research and strategy, branding and creative, website design and development, SEO, and Google Ads. Made Right Media has a long list of clients from a broad range of industries, and have deep expertise in anything...
Top Services:
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Boise, Idaho
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
BM Digital Marketing Agency in Dubai is a distinguished firm with 15 years of experience across diverse industries. Renowned for its expertise in digital marketing, the agency offers a comprehensive range of services including SEO, PPC advertising, social media marketing, and software development. With a...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
GrowthIQ Digital is a Colorado-based digital marketing agency specializing in data-driven PPC, SEO, and strategic digital marketing solutions designed to fuel business growth. We empower brands to maximize their online presence, engage their target audience, and drive measurable results. At GrowthIQ, our team...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Berthoud, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
TenGap.com is a creative digital agency that transforms ideas into immersive brand experiences. Our innovative team blends design expertise with cutting-edge technology to deliver tailor-made solutions for businesses worldwide. From bespoke websites to strategic digital marketing, we drive growth and inspire...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We provide full-cycle development for websites and mobile applications, offering solutions tailored to businesses of any scale and industry. Our expertise covers modern design, robust programming, and effective marketing strategies...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- PPC
- SEO
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- Location
- Lviv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
The OrangeByte powers business growth and supports agencies with expert SEO, web design, paid ads, social media, and custom software on demand...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Development
- PPC
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- Location
- Greenville, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Based in Liverpool, DoLocal is a multi-award-winning digital marketing agency. We craft unique, data-driven strategies for businesses of all sizes, both locally and globally. Specialising in web design, SEO, content creation, and PPC management, our focus is clear: more clicks, more leads, and more sales for...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Show more
- Location
- Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Seo Ghana is a marketing and advertising company in Ghana specialising in Search. What started as a mission to help startups and small businesses in Ghana shine online has grown into a powerhouse of digital success. At Seo Ghana, weve always been passionate about turning clicks into loyal customers...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Public Relations
- Advertising
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- Location
- Accra, Ghana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $13/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We start with how your business works.Platforms come second...
Top Services:
- PPC
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Location
- Carlton, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Nelumsoft offers end-to-end development services, from initial concept and design to deployment and ongoing support. Its expertise spans responsive websites, enterprise applications, and cloud-based SaaS platforms, all built with a strong focus on performance, security, and user experience...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
- SEO
- Show more
- Location
- Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Widely Interactive is an award-winning web design and digital marketing agency in Scottsdale, AZ. With 20+ years of experience, we combine custom website design with data-driven SEO and digital marketing to help businesses attract visitors and convert them into loyal customers. We build every site from the...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- Show more
- Location
- Scottsdale, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Rankpage Hong Kong helps businesses strengthen their presence in Google search and AI-generated answers. Our GEO, SEO and AI SEO services combine technical website improvements, useful content and consistent brand information. From local service providers to ecommerce businesses, we plan around how customers...
Top Services:
- AEO
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
California SEO Professionals specializes in offering scalable SEO solutions for startups and SMB in the areas of San Francisco, San Diego, and Los Angeles...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Market Research
- PPC
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 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
We trust it is about creating and following a strategy that generates results, we don’t see your project simply as a marketing to-do list...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
At iQuarius Media, we provide innovative digital solutions designed to drive growth, maximize your online presence, and elevate your brand. Discover how we deliver measurable results through expert web development, digital marketing, CRM solutions, AI implementation, and captivating digital media...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Digital Marketing
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Dental Marketing Heroes are your go-to experts for dental SEO. With years of experience aiding North American dentists, our strategies ensure your online visibility. Don't let your website go unnoticed; let us be the bridge to your ideal patients. Claim a free SEO report for insights!...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Branding
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We are a family owned, full service, digital agency. Unlike most agencies, we approach your services with the whole sales funnel in mind. We are dedicated to supporting you and your business improve your overall profit by helping you to gain leads, nurture them, and convert them into raving fans of your...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Lancaster, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $135/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Igniting Business offers web design, search engine optimization (SEO) services, and marketing that are all developed with the needs of small companies in mind. From our location in Lee's Summit, Missouri, our well regarded firm provides services to customers all across the country...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- AEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Peculiar, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $145/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Searcht is an independent SEO agency helping ambitious brands grow visibility across Google and AI search. We specialise in eCommerce, education, healthcare, law firms, and real estateturning visibility into trust and measurable growth...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Public Relations
- eCommerce
- PPC
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- Location
- Spring Hill, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $140/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Titan Blue Australia is a Broadbeach-based Gold Coast digital agency specialising in web design, AI Search, AEO, GEO, social media and digital marketing. Founded by Richie and Angela Zengoski, the agency has supported businesses across Australia for over 25 years...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Broadbeach, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Infinity Rayz is a leading Digital Marketing agecy based in Nairobi, Kenya. They specialise in Search Engine Optimization, Brand Influening, Social Media Marketing, Paid Advertising, Billboards and Outdoor Advertising, Business Corporate Branding, Lead Generation Services, Email Marketing, Radio and T.V...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Advertising
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- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Holinex Limited, known as Holinex Digital, has been a trusted provider of digital marketing and creative services since 2010. We specialize in empowering businesses to achieve their marketing goals through customized solutions, expert strategies, and a results-driven approach. Our core offerings include SEO...
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- Video Production
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
At Brand Space, with years of experience and a client-first mindset, we deliver customized digital marketing solutions and strategies that tackle these challenges head-on and drive measurable results...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Mississauga, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects 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.
