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We build websites that generate real leads. At Exalto Designs & Marketing, we focus on strategy, SEO, and conversion-driven design to help Columbus businesses turn their online presence into a consistent source of growth...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Columbus, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Vend Digital is an eCommerce growth partner helping brands build, grow and scale online. From Shopify web design to paid social, PPC, SEO, email marketing and social media, we deliver tailored strategies focused on meaningful growth...
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- eCommerce
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Coleraine, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a digital marketing agency focused on running and creating Google, Instagram, and Facebook ads.Also, we have labeled CRM software as a service that can help companies that need lead generation and nurturing...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- PPC
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Belgrade, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Let us take your business to new heights. With our proven SEO techniques, we ensure you stand out on Google, driving traffic, leads, and growth...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Brampton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Kindred Studio, we help women-led e-commerce brands scale with smart, done-for-you marketing that actually works. From content and email to SEO and paid ads, we create strategy that feels aligned with your brand and gets real results. Our goal is to take marketing off your plate so you can focus on growing...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Greenville, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Kozan builds digital growth systems for US brands that need more than traffic they need revenue. We run Google Ads, SEO, cold email, social media, and web development for companies in three verticals: DTC e-commerce, private healthcare clinics, and aviation services.Every engagement starts with clear...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Toptarget Marketing Ltd. is a distinguished Google Certified Premier Partner, catering to clients in both English and Hungarian languages. Our primary focus revolves around expertly managing Google Ads and Facebook ads campaigns, complemented by thorough landing page optimization and on-site SEO strategies...
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- eCommerce
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Advertising
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- Location
- Budapest, Hungary
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
JU Marketing, based in Texas, the US, is a digital marketing firm committed to providing robust support to companies aiming to enter the Japanese market. We develop not only English websites but also Japanese websites for clients who plan to enter the Japanese market. Our strategy is to focus on SEO so that...
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- Web Development
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- PPC
- Web Design
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- Location
- San Antonio, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Peoria marketing agency helping Arizona small businesses get found on Google: GBP, local SEO, websites, reviews & AI call answering...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- Reputation Management
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Peoria, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Proof not promises. Results not hope. The results you desire, the marketing challenges you need solved, the new customer outcomes you need, once we learn those a custom plan is crafted to achieve the results you want...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Location
- Clayton, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Monster Agency is committed to providing far more than just great results. We give our clients valuable advice and guidance every step of the way. We're so confident in our expertise, that all it takes for you to experience what sets us apart from other agencies is one look at our list of satisfied customers...
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- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Email Marketing
- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
SMB Marketing School helps small business owners grow their leads and traffic through SEO and paid adswithout the overwhelm. Whether you need done-for-you services or want to learn how to optimize your site yourself, we provide clear, effective strategies that actually work. Our approach is simple: get your...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Location
- Surrey, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
LEMARBET is a dynamic SEO and digital marketing agency specializing in contextual advertising, SEO optimization, and UX analytics. With over five years of experience and more than 400 successful online projects, LEMARBET has established itself as a trusted partner for businesses looking to improve their...
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- CRO
- PPC
- SEO
- Location
- Lviv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Vroom Digital is a full-service online marketing agency located in Dublin, offering comprehensive solutions such as SEO, PPC, social media, and display advertising. Committed to ethical practices, they focus on delivering long-term strategies personalized to meet the specific needs of each business...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Location
- Dublin, Ireland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
EHP Consulting Group is an all-in-one E-Commerce consulting services agency dedicated to growing, protecting, and managing brands of the world's largest marketplaces, such as Amazon, eBay, Etsy, and Walmart...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- Branding
- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a boutique performance marketing agency focused on delivering measurable results. Specialized in both performance and online branding, we bridge the gap between data and creativity. Our agile approach allows us to adapt quickly and scale what works. We don't promise, we deliver growth...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- Location
- Varaždin, Croatia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Renaissance Digital Marketing is an award-winning AI SEO agency that helps brands get found, cited, and recommended across AI-powered search, including ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews and AI Mode, Perplexity, Gemini, and Claude, as well as in traditional Google results...
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- AEO
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Public Relations
- PPC
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- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
GreatLike Media is the leading Orange County web design, SEO and digital marketing company since 2009, located in orange, California, we specializes in custom website design, web development, wordpress design, digital marketing, search engine optimization, PPC, SMM, content marketing...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Orange County, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Fortitude Development is a New Jersey based software development firm specializing in web & mobile app creation. We take pride in understanding our clients at a personal level to deliver then a product that reflects hard work and expertise. Consider us a part of your team!...
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- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Jersey City, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We deliver innovative web design in Sri Lanka, creating high-performing websites that drive business growth. From stunning designs and seamless UX to custom web apps and SEO strategies, we help brands stand out online...
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- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Malabe, Sri Lanka
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Aion Marketing is your partner in Google Ads, Meta Ads & SEO. We strive to drive results for local businesses and Ecommerce brands...
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- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a full-service eCommerce agency, certified partner with Magento, Shopify, and BigCommerce.We do pretty much everything around eCommerce: solution architecture, web development, design, UX/UI, data migration, custom development (apps/modules), 3rd party integrations (ERP, CRM, PIM...)...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Chandler, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
RockN' Socials is a powerhouse modern digital marketing agency that is built on the principle of advanced ai technology, creativity, and data driven systems. We help businesses maximize their growth and show up everywhere their customer could be...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Daytona Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Lumag Digital: Empowering Your Online Success At the Heart of Digital Transformation. Marketing agency specialized in creating strategies in digital channels that help companies increase their sales and achieve their objectives...
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- Digital Strategy
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Alecan is a Los Angeles-based digital marketing agency. Our approach to digital marketing assures your business will remain on the cutting edge of digital trends while maximizing web traffic, generating qualified leads, and increasing brand loyalty for repeat business...
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- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Video Marketing
- Email Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Glendale, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $115/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We’re passionate about helping you find your digital voice and making your business successful. Founded in 2019, we bring brands into the spotlight, champion their growth, and deliver the right customers to them. Where most marketing agencies try to fit you into a box of predetermined solutions, our team is...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Monsey, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Simplify; is an ecommerce agency specialized in Shopify, focused on helping our clients sell and grow without maintaining complex technology. We are the first and only Shopify Plus Partner in Central America and the Caribbean...
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- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- CRO
- PPC
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- Location
- Panama City, Panama
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Many agencies focus on driving traffic, but thats only part of the puzzle. At Diffuse Digital, we go beyond just traffic we focus on driving revenue. By addressing every part of your digital strategy, we ensure that the traffic we bring to your site turns into leads, customers, and revenue...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- CRO
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Napa, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Drive growth for your health & wellness brand with Eureka Digital. We specialize in GEO, SEO, social media, and omnichannel strategies tailored for the pharmaceutical and medical industries...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Marketing
- Video Production
- PPC
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The Sailboat Agency assists small and medium-sized companies maximize their marketing budgets and achieve their company objectives by designing and implementing marketing strategies that are tailored to their specific needs...
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- Digital Services
- PPC
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Naples, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
VOIGT is a web design, SEO, and marketing agency based out of California, USA. Established in 2008, we provide services around the USA and Canada. We use a combination of proven and tried marketing strategies, all updates strategically planned and made using GA4 Google Analytic events. We ignite your...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Clovis, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
ASAP Marketing Solutions is a digital marketing firm focused on Return. We advise your company on the most effective search engine optimization strategies in the market. ASAP Marketing's close-knit staff consists of SEO professionals, PPC experts, web developers, and content writers...
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- SEO
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
An impactful marketing agency creating compelling marketing strategies that generate revenue for brands. Combining innovation, grit, and expertise, we help businesses grow exponentially with the leadership of a team that is focused on getting you results...
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- Web Development
- SEO
- CRO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Coral Springs, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We are Analiize, a marketing crew who's really good at digital and performance marketing. No fluff, no guessworkjust smart strategies that drive growth. Whether its social media, SEO, paid ads, or web design (like this one), we simplify the complex and deliver results you can see...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- SEO
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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
- 1 Project Listed
We are a consultancy firm in Marketing, Digital Marketing and Electronic Commerce. We support companies in the design of their short, medium and wide-ranging digital strategies, with guidance in their digital transformation and the development of actions to build a brand and generate demand. We support more...
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- Digital Strategy
- eCommerce
- PPC
- SEO
- Web Development
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- Location
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
WeNet is the technology partner for small and mid-sized businesses in Poland: websites, online stores, SEO, local search, Google Ads and social media. 30+ years on the market, 70,000 clients and 50,000 websites delivered. Every client gets one dedicated account manager...
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- SEO
- AEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
561 Media is a South Florida based full-service marketing & advertising agency offering custom marketing solutions that are tailored to your business...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Boca Raton, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $135/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Defy Digital Marketing, we not only work as a partner and consultant for your digital marketing needs, but we can provide the tools and resources for your company...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Carlsbad, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The most important aspect of Internet marketing is that you're paying for something that truly works. It doesn't help you and your business if your marketing company is sending traffic to your web pages and they don't convert to paying customers, clients, or patients.That's why we help small businesses...
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- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Cottonwood, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Cubic IT Consulting is a hub for web solutions. We focus on Website Development, Online Marketing and SEO and we provide a suite of web products, such as web hosting, web security, SSL's email hosting and much more. If you're searching for a source to help you generate traffic, manage and maintain your...
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- PPC
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Valrico, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Are you an ambitious business looking to supercharge growth in your sector? Find out how we can help you prosper...
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- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
PPC Boost is a boutique PPC Agency in Denver, CO, specializing in elevating 7 and 8-figure brands on Google, Facebook, and Amazon. With a rich history of managing Fortune 500 brands and start-ups with monthly budgets exceeding $1MM, we excel in E-Commerce, SaaS, and B2B/Lead Gen verticals...
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- eCommerce
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The SEM Guys specialize in unleashing the formidable power of Google Ads to propel remarkable growth and success for your business. With our expert knowledge and strategic approach, we craft tailored campaigns that maximize your ROI and drive significant traffic and conversions. Experience a transformative...
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- eCommerce
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- CRO
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- Location
- Guelph, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Miami-based creative agency offering video production, photography, social media management, website creation, marketing strategy, and paid advertising...
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- Video Production
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Lawn & Land Marketing is THE digital marketing for the the green industry. We specialize in generating leads for lawn care, landscaping, hardscaping, and other green industry businesses by getting your digital marketing right. Become the best known green industry service provider in your area!...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Global has over 30 plus years of cumulative global marketing experience - From digital strategies, seamless websites, data-driven applications to web and mobile apps, we have done it all. Our job is to be part of your team and generate profit — our business us to give you results for each penny that you...
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- eCommerce Development
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- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are Conversion Marketing, an established Digital Marketing agency established in 2014. Our expertise lies in successfully launching new enterprises and crafting specialized B2B strategies tailored to the industry's needs. Our commitment extends to fostering local economic growth by facilitating business...
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- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Monterrey, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Mazeminds is a respected marketing agency known for its successful lead capture and sales strategies, particularly in B2B settings and with high-value products. With almost a decade of experience, over 800 clients served, and millions managed in marketing, our agency is recognized for its personalized...
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- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $130/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
AI WISE is a Singapore-based digital marketing agency serving Asia. We start with your marketing strategy, then deliver it through AI SEO (GEO and AEO), SEO, AI content production, social media management and digital advertising. Book a 30-minute call at aiwise.sg/contact...
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- AEO
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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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.
