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Web to Spec, based in Bulgaria, excels in solving website challenges with ease and precision. Its passionate team delivers delivering tailored solutions that drive tangible results. Committed to excellence and innovation, the agency prioritizes functional websites and client satisfaction...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Plovdiv, Bulgaria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 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
Tailored Search Engine Optimization & Marketing Strategies That Drive Real Results. In todays digital landscape, standing out online is more important than ever. Our expert SEO and marketing solutions are designed to help your business rank higher in search engine results, attract more visitors, and convert...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Location
- Port Charlotte, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
STS Digital Solutions is a leading digital marketing and web development company dedicated to helping organizations achieve success in todays competitive digital landscape. Specializing in strategic website development, we take pride in our commitment, determination, and ability to craft customized solutions...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Faridabad, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Owner-led web design, SEO & Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) agency serving businesses in Northampton, MA, New Jersey & nationally. Specializing in high-conversion WordPress sites, local SEO, and AI search visibility. 13+ years delivering measurable ROI with transparent, personalized service...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Northampton, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
OKC Web Design Company specializes in creating stunning, user-friendly websites tailored to your business needs. We offer expert web design, SEO, digital marketing, and branding services to help businesses in Oklahoma stand out online. From responsive designs to custom development, we deliver solutions that...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Development
- Branding
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- Location
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Seafoam is an award-winning marketing agency in St. Louis, Missouri, specializing in branding, website design, and digital marketing. We create sustainable marketing systems that drive long-term success, guided by a commitment to good karma, genuine relationships, and high standards...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Agency for Digital Marketing and Web Design We offer digital marketing, web design, SEO, graphic design, hosting and domain registration services...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
London AI marketing agency for B2B, B2C and ecommerce. Senior-led AEO, SEO, GEO, AI visibility, PPC & Performance Max, content, CRO and AI websites. Start with a £750 AI Visibility Audit; flexible monthly retainers from £3,000...
Top Services:
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- AEO
- CRO
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
For over 20 years, MACH4 has provided a full array of web, branding, and marketing services for companies of all sizes in South Jersey and Philadelphia. Our expertise includes web design, ecommerce, graphic design, branding, SEO, website hosting, and WordPress support & security...
Top Services:
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Elmer, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Right Symbol is a tech-driven SEO, PPC, Web and App design agency...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
PUBLICOM is an independent communication agency based in Aix-en-Provence, France. We combine brand strategy, creative thinking, digital experiences and performance marketing to help organizations build stronger brands and accelerate their visibility. Our expertise spans branding, web design and e-commerce...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Aix-en-Provence, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects 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 help government ministries, municipalities and public institutions reach citizens. Since 2012 Mashrokit has run social, paid media, strategy and video for Israel's public sector — media buying paired with messaging that earns trust, not sells...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Media Buying
- Content Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Modi'in-Maccabim-Re'ut, Israel
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Silverback Marketing (silverbackmarketing.com) is a boutique digital marketing agency founded in 2007 in Queen Creek, Arizona. We combine SEO/GEO, paid media, web development, and AI automation into one pipeline-measured growth system for B2B and considered-purchase companies, and we publish the open-source...
Top Services:
- SEO
- AEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Queen Creek, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Newman Digital Strategies are experts in digital marketing, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Search Engine Marketing (SEM), Pay-Per-Click (PPC), Social Media Marketing (SMM), Web Design and Development...
Top Services:
- PPC
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Lexington, Kentucky
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
AI isnt a feature its now part of the creative DNA of every high-performing brand. At Peak Seven, we use our growing ecosystem of 450+ custom AI agents to elevate strategy, accelerate workflows, and supercharge every part of the marketing experience...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Boca Raton, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At The Techload, we specialize in boosting your brand's success on the world's largest e-commerce platform. We're experts in growing your Amazon sales and optimizing your online presence, ensuring your brand's success...
Top Services:
- eCommerce
- PPC
- Design Services
- Package Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Vemlo helps businesses rise above the noise. We specialize in digital marketing for North American companies and SaaS SEO for global brands, delivering strategies that boost visibility, attract high-intent traffic, and turn clicks into loyal customers...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- CRO
- Web Development
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
MarchiteQ is an AI Marketing Agency combining paid ads, GEO, data architecture, and automation in one holistic system. MarchiteQ sits at the intersection of strategy, data, and AI. One partner. No silos. Everything working together in sync, powered and accelerated by AI. Founded by two co-founders: Rick...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Reputation Management
- Digital Marketing
- CRO
- SEO
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- Location
- Düsseldorf, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Were an innovative Website Design and Digital Marketing team based in Essex, specialising in Website Design, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), and Google AdWords (PPC)...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Basildon, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
TopTalent is a dynamic agency specializing in connecting innovative brands with top creative and digital marketing professionals. Leveraging data-driven strategies and deep industry insights, we deliver tailored talent solutions that empower companies to elevate their design, marketing, and growth...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- PPC
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- Location
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Looking for engaging casino or sports betting software? Hire CaseoPro, your trusted iGaming solutions provider for reliable and innovative platforms...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Quezon City, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Mediatropy is a Singapore-based full-service digital agency with operations across 10 countries in Asia and the Middle East. The agency specializes in data-driven marketing, branding, web and app development, creative production, SEO, performance marketing, and AI-powered digital solutions. Mediatropy helps...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
The main focus of SEO-HOUSE is promoting websites online (SEO) and improving the visibility of mobile apps (ASO)...
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- SEO
- CRO
- PPC
- AEO
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Minsk, Belarus
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Tallis Graphic & Web Design specializes in graphic design, logo design, website design and branding. We can assist you with any marketing project. Graphic design, web design & marketing. How can I benefit from it and trust that I am being charged fairly?...
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- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Email Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Airdrie, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a full serviced digital marketing agency that started out as a specliast SEO agency. We work with a range of clients and have a lot of experience with ecommerce, fashion and travel brands...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- CRO
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Romford, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $650/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Smarketa is a performance-focused digital marketing agency helping eCommerce and service-based businesses and SaaS companies grow through SEO, Google Ads and paid social advertising. We combine technical expertise, creative thinking, and advanced analytics to increase visibility, generate qualified leads, and...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Let us help your software reach its potential by unlocking the key to success with an intelligent, tested, and high-performance advertising strategy. Our thoughtful approach will result in reduced acquisition costs and a soaring conversion rate...
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- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- CRO
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
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- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Forge One Marketing is a performance-driven PPC agency based in Washington State, specializing in paid media strategies that drive real business growth. We help product-based eCommerce and service brands scale through smart campaign management across Meta, Google, and more, combining data-backed decisions...
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- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- CRO
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- Location
- Stanwood, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Moon Vibes Media is a results-driven digital marketing agency based in Marquette, Michigan, specializing in local and national SEO, digital advertising, and content strategy. With over 15 years of experience, we help businesses dominate local search, attract more qualified leads, and turn online visibility...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Marquette, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Correlate is an agency designed for ambitious brands searching for digital growth...
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- Digital Services
- UI/UX Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Marc Hyde Creative focuses on developing digital solutions to your company issues, such as websites and traffic-driving systems, with the aim of gaining you more customers. Whether you are a small company, church, school, brand, or blogger, I can help you grow your email list, convert website traffic into...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Osceola, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Whether you are a small business owner attempting to define who and how to market your services, or an established brand attempting to polish your current strategy, we can help. The face of marketing has changed and is changing every day...
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- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Reputation Management
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Hive Digital - Marketing a Better World - is an award-winning digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, AI search optimization, Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), paid media, and digital strategy...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Holly Springs, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $185/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
SCHORE is a brand strategy and performance marketing agency built for e-commerce brands that refuse to be ordinary. We run the full stack brand, paid media, AI creative, SEO, and retention with zero fluff and complete accountability to results...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a fast and reliable company that strives to provide the best service. We were founded 2022 and have always wanted to take every company that came on board to make sure they get the best possible result and grow and more than anything have the confidence to grow with us...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Attention Media leverages data as the cornerstone for achieving exceptional accuracy, engagement, and efficiency in advertising. Through advanced data-driven tools, in-depth analysis, and tailored management, we create campaigns that connect your business directly with your target audience, delivering...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Media Buying
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Santa Monica, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Performo Media is a Warsaw-based performance marketing agency led by Iman Bordbar, a certified Google Ads expert. The agency helps service businesses and eCommerce brands grow through data-driven advertising strategies that deliver measurable ROI...
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- PPC
- eCommerce
- Digital Marketing
- CRO
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Great Ads is a boutique digital marketing agency based in Istanbul, helping brands grow through Google Ads, Meta Ads, e-commerce, and web-based software solutions. As a Google Premier Partner, we focus on performance, budget efficiency, and sustainable growth. By combining marketing, sales, and technical...
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- PPC
- Email Marketing
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We build online communication to deliver your brand to travel trade communities worldwide...
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- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Scottsdale, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Amberd Design Studio is the perfect choice for all your digital marketing and design needs. We have received awards from Los Angeles's Department of Cultural Affairs and recognition from the Chamber of Commerce as one of LA's best website development companies. Amberd guarantees success every time...
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- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
EverEffect is the key to unlocking your business' full potential online! Their unique strategies drive targeted traffic and give companies an in-depth look into their success metrics. Through close monitoring, EverEffect helps businesses increase sales and leads by understanding what works for them-...
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- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Amerify is a full-service Amazon account management agency helping brands grow, optimize, and scale their presence on Amazon. From listings to logistics, we handle it all...
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- SEO
- PPC
- eCommerce
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Were small enough to care and big enough to deliver. We strategize, co-create, design, and build your next marketing strategy with you and your team. We have acquired 120M+ high-quality users for our 600+ clients worldwide and reduced their CPI by 85%...
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- CRO
- PPC
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Jaipur, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
We practice and preach that execution and rapid iteration based on unbiased data are the keys for a successful company. Magnitude doesn't just build winning digital strategies; we also invest in startups, manage online marketplaces, and run our own companies. Our team knows first hand that commerce has...
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- PPC
- Video Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce
- SEO
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- Location
- Tucson, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Nativ3 is a full service web development and digital marketing agency. If it exists on a screen, we're experts at it. We are a Minneapolis-Based Digital Marketing firm, assisting business clients worldwide with their digital products, problems, and processes. We live, work, play, and breathe in a landscape...
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- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Development
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $225/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
BRAINT is a specialized Paid Media Agency founded in 2017 in Medellín, Colombia. We help companies turn digital advertising into measurable business growth through strategy, data, technology, and AI-powered optimization...
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- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Services
- Digital Marketing
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Medellín, Colombia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Organic marketing for the LIFE of your businessWe nurture your business's online presence with the same care and expertise that goes into growing a thriving garden. Just like the most beautiful gardens, a successful business requires time, dedication, and the right environment to flourish...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Services
- SEO
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- Location
- Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
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SEO vs PPC: Which Is right for your business?
| Feature | PPC (Paid Ads) | SEO (Organic) |
| Speed | Fast (live in hours) | Slow (3 to 12 months to rank) |
| Cost | Paid per click; each click costs | High effort, "Free" clicks |
| Trust | Moderate (some users skip ads) | High (users trust organic more) |
| Longevity | Traffic stops when the budget ends | Assets last for years |
| Effort | Bidding & creative testing | Content creation & technical |
In 2026, the debate isn't about which is better, but which is faster. With AI Overviews (AIO) now dominating the top of search results, both Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Pay Per Click (PPC) have had to change.
The short answer: PPC brings fast results; SEO builds momentum over time.
Use SEO when you want long-term, compounding traffic and can afford to wait for results. Use PPC when you need immediate visibility, fast testing, or predictable demand on a controlled budget.
For best results, combine both methods.
What is the best PPC platform for my business?
| If your goal is... | Use this platform |
| Immediate sales or leads | Google Ads (Search) |
| Building a brand/lifestyle | Meta (Instagram) or TikTok |
| Selling to other businesses | LinkedIn Ads |
| Selling products on a budget | Amazon Ads or Microsoft Ads |
| Targeting Gen Z or trends | TikTok Ads |
The best platform depends entirely on your business model and where your customers spend the most time. Since the rise of AI-integrated search, PPC has split into two worlds: intent-based (people looking for you) and interruption-based (you looking for them).
Best for most businesses:
- Google Ads: Ideal for high-intent traffic. If someone types "emergency plumber Cheney" or "best CRM for startups," they want to buy now.
- Meta Ads (Facebook & Instagram): Best for visual products and impulse buys. If your product looks great in a video or photo, Meta's algorithm is elite at finding people who didn't know they wanted your product until they saw it.
The specialist platforms:
- LinkedIn Ads: The gold standard for B2B. It is expensive (high CPC), but your B2B PPC agency can target by specific job titles (e.g., Director of Logistics) or company size.
- Amazon Ads: A must for physical product sellers. It often has a higher conversion rate than Google because users are already in shopping mode.
- TikTok Ads: In 2026, TikTok is a massive search engine for Gen Z and Millennials.
Alternatives:
- Microsoft advertising (Bing): Often overlooked, but it reaches a more affluent and older demographic (usually 45+). Competition is lower, so your cost-per-click (CPC) is often 30% cheaper than Google.
- Reddit & Quora: Best for niche, high-trust communities. If your audience is highly technical or research-heavy, appearing in these threads can feel more like a recommendation than an ad.
How much does PPC agency management cost?
Your total PPC cost is ad spend plus management fees. Industry competition determines how high both numbers go.
Average costs for a standard PPC campaign are:
- Ad spend: $500 to $20,000+ per month
- Cost-per-click (CPC): Approximately $1.62 per click
- Cost-per-1,000 impressions (CPM): Approximately $3.12
- Remarketing CPC: $0.66 to $1.23 per click
- Tools and software: $15 to $800 per month
Agencies usually charge using one of these models:
- Percentage of ad spend: 12% to 30% of monthly spend
- Flat monthly fee: $1,000 to $3,000 for small to mid-sized businesses
- Project-based pricing: $1,000 to $10,000+ for audits, setup, or short engagements
Average CPC in 2026 across major industries:
| Industry | Average CPC | Average CTR |
| Business Services | $5.37 | 5.62% |
| Health & Fitness | $4.71 | 6.88% |
| Education | $4.39 | 6.21% |
| Animals & Pets | $3.90 | 7.39% |
| Beauty & Personal Care | $3.56 | 6.75% |
| Fashion & Jewelry | $3.39 | 6.13% |
| Real Estate | $2.10 | 9.20% |
| Restaurants & Food | $2.18 | 8.68% |
| Travel | $1.92 | 10.16% |
How long does it take to see the results of a PPC campaign?
You will see traffic in 24 hours, data in 2 weeks, and true profitability in about 3 months.
PPC delivers results faster than SEO, but it's not instant. While your ads can appear within hours, profitable, stable results generally follow a three-stage timeline.
- Days 1 to 7: Ads go live and gain immediate traffic. The platform's AI tests audiences. Avoid changing settings, or you will reset the learning process.
- Weeks 2 to 4: You spot winning ads, block wasted search terms, and see early leads or sales. Cost Per Acquisition (CPA) may be high because you’re buying data to see which ads convert.
- Months 2 to 3: You have enough data to cut underperforming keywords and double down on profitable ones. Results stabilize, and you hit your target return on ad spend (ROAS).
Who owns your ad accounts?
You should, but you might not. The legal and technical ownership of an ad account depends entirely on how it was set up and what is in your contract.
If you set up the account using your business email and your credit card, you own it. You simply invite a PPC agency as a partner or manager. If you choose to finish the partnership, you maintain full control and can remove their access at any time. You keep all the historical data, the winning ad formulas, and the tracking pixels that have learned who your customers are.
When a PPC agency manages campaigns under its own account, you don't retain ownership. If you part ways, you could lose valuable campaign data and have to start from scratch.
