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GCC Marketing is a Dubai based top Digital Agency helping businesses in Corporate Branding, Web Design, Web Development, eCommerce Stores, Web Applications Development, iOS & Android App Development, and Digital Marketing...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
- PPC
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 24 Projects Listed
Experience award-winning strategies with Brenton Way. Our full-service growth marketing agency combines cutting-edge technology and a top-tier marketing team to help grow your business. Discover the perfect harmony of innovation and expertise, tailored specifically for beauty marketing...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
WebDesk Solution is an AI-first digital growth agency serving North America since 2011. From offices in New York and Toronto, we build eCommerce stores, deploy custom AI systems, and run growth programs that answer to revenue with the same engineers across every discipline, under one roof...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Great Neck, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 21 Projects Listed
With 5 years of experience, we've powered 200+ projects in 18 industries. Big names like the US Embassy, Forbes, Club Med, Viessmann, Heinemann Duty Free, and Boucheron Paris trust us with their brands...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 17 Projects Listed
BusySeed is a U.S.-based revenue growth agency that helps businesses scale through a unique blend of marketing, sales, and technology. With 10+ years of experience, 500+ clients, and more than $540 million in client revenue generated, BusySeed delivers measurable, results-driven growth...
Top Services:
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Services
- SEO
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We are your direct-to-consumer marketplace and eCommerce service partner. Channeled partners with a wide variety of DTC, eCommerce focused brands, driving strategy and execution on marketplaces and DTC channels - including full-service channel management, data service, and digital marketplace...
Top Services:
- eCommerce
- PPC
- Digital Services
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Natick, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Engage Element is a New York digital marketing partner. Our mission is to redefine performance-driven marketing by delivering measurable results that drive growth and inspire confidence. We go beyond traditional campaigns to create innovative, data-driven strategies tailored to each brand's needs...
Top Services:
- PPC
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Albany, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 14 Projects Listed
Sheikh Shadi is a dedicated link-building agency. We have assisted over 40 SaaS businesses and 120 small and enterprise businesses in the last 5 years. We boast a highly experienced team of dedicated, in-house content marketers and link builders...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Greenville, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At Optimum7, we help small and medium-sized eCommerce businesses thrive in a world dominated by giants like Amazon and Walmart...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce
- Web Design
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- Location
- Coral Gables, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 20 Projects Listed
Sasquatch is a social media-first digital agency operating internationally. We help brands build and scale their online presence driving measurable business growth through social media marketing, strategy, creative, content and AI-production, creator marketing, community management, and paid social...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 50 Projects Listed
Attrock is a mobile app marketing agency that houses an expert team to help you create powerful advertising strategies. We'll make sure your message reaches your target audience so you can maximize your ROI...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
We help organizations discover the soul of their business and craft strategies to connect them emotionally and physically with their target audience. We aim to provide deliverables for each and every client that reflect the best our collective group has to offer. To maintain a fluid attitude, adapting to all...
Top Services:
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 13 Projects Listed
Denver Web Success is a web design firm that you can trust. Concentrating only on the Denver Colorado marketplace, Denver Web Success places great emphasis on personal service to provide top-quality web sites to our clients...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Reputation Management
- Web Design
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
ReVerb is an American digital agency providing a full cycle of marketing services for IT companies, hi-tech startups, ICO projects, and industrial enterprises. Our services include but are not limited to content marketing, ICO promotion, SMM, SEO, public speaking, startup branding, and design...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Dodge Center, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 18 Projects Listed
Supple is an Award Winning SEO company. Get an obligation FREE quote from our SEO consultants, call today...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Sagapixel is a healthcare digital marketing firm that plans and executes marketing strategies that integrate social, SEO, and paid media. Check out our YouTube channel for more details on HOW we work...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- WordPress Website Design
- PPC
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Cherry Hill, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Conversion Perk helps businesses with Digital Marketing – whether you are an established brand or just planning to set up your businesses, we are here to help you with PPC, SEO, and Social Media Marketing...
Top Services:
- eCommerce
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Mohali, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 45 Projects Listed
"K2 Analytics is a Las Vegas-based design and marketing company serving clients from around the world. They are a digital design and marketing agency that excels at designing mobile-friendly websites and marketing them to their fullest potential. K2 Analytics believes that a great website design must be...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
A group of ambitious young entrepreneurs had a dream in 2013 - a dream to become successful. This led them to found eMarket Experts, an innovative IT organization with its headquarters situated in Melbourne, VIC. Nowadays it is one of the most rapidly growing companies within Australia and has over 100...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Were on a quest to tame the wild wild web. An endless digital landscape of organized chaos and limitless opportunity. We want to help clients reign in and take control of their digital presence...
Top Services:
- AEO
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- PPC
- SEO
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- Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 14 Projects Listed
Redefine Web is a data-driven digital marketing agency that helps businesses boost their revenue with comprehensive services. We act as an extension of your business and offer fully managed solutions, including web design and development, PPC campaign management, and all-inclusive digital marketing packages...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 26 Projects Listed
We make first-class web solutions and tangible digital results affordable and acceptable for every business. Our clients trust us to deliver results through customized strategies and have been honored to help take their brands to new heights. Explore the logos of the companies we have worked with and see the...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Established in 1999, Team4eCom is a global e-commerce marketplace management agency with over 500 full-time employees. We have supported 5,000+ businesses with solutions across marketplaces, including Amazon, eBay, and platforms like ChannelAdvisor...
Top Services:
- eCommerce
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Laguna Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Online Marketing Gurus is a top-tier global performance-focused digital marketing , more specifically YouTube marketing firm, earning the trust of thousands of international clients...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
At Marketing Deck we are developing websites meant to catch valuable leads for your business. Our websites have a modern interface and SEO oriented copywrite...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
- Digital Services
- PPC
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- Location
- Bucharest, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
Modern Marketing Solutions for the Building Industry...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- Web Design
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We help the most exciting brands unlock growth through carefully crafted paid media campaigns and digital experiences...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- PPC
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 15 Projects Listed
Who are we? - We're a full-service B2B ad agency with years of experience managing campaigns on Google, LinkedIn, Reddit, Meta and other platforms.What value do we bring? - We will get you more qualified leads that convert into clients, saving your company time and money dealing with bad leads...
Top Services:
- PPC
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
For more than 15 years, our mission has been to support our clients by creating professional website designs that look great and rank high on Google...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 41 Projects Listed
1Digital® is a top-rated eCommerce agency specializing in web design, development, eCommerce SEO, and digital marketing services...
Top Services:
- eCommerce
- SEO
- PPC
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
Blink Digital Consulting specializes in digital advertising, SEO, and GEO-driven AI visibility. We help brands increase search presence, dominate AI answer engines, and convert traffic through performance-focused paid media and optimization...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- PPC
- Email Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Calgary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 20 Projects Listed
Trivium Group is a full-service Amazon agency that helps brands scale profitably on Amazon. We fully integrate with your team and become your in-house Amazon team without the price tag. We are built on strong systems, sharp people, and good values...
Top Services:
- PPC
- SEO
- CRO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Always Open Commerce helps growing ecommerce brands build, migrate, improve, and support online stores. Our senior-led Free-Agency model brings together strategy, design, development, CRO, SEO/GEO, product data, marketplace support, and ongoing maintenance...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Ranxy distinguishes itself through a data-driven approach to paid search and social campaigns. As a PPC advertising agency, our tailored strategies consistently enhance outcomes in lead generation, brand visibility, and ROI. Discover how we drive measurable growth — visit our website today...
Top Services:
- PPC
- Media Buying
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- AEO
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Mimvi SEO delivers unmatched SEO, PPC, Social, and Website Design services for our customers. We deliver amazing results for our customers daily, with a strong focus on ROI. Mimvi's goal is to take your ranking to the top of Google’s search results and bring in more calls, leads, and traffic...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
WestMetric is a Full-Service Performance Digital Marketing Agency based in Los Angeles, CA. Our mission is to optimize and scale your sponsored product ads on Facebook, Instagram, Google search, display, and Amazon to drive more traffic to your website, generate high-quality leads, and increase product sales...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- PPC
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Guaranteed PPC is the pioneering PPC agency, offering unparalleled expertise and delivering exceptional results. Get in touch with us today!...
Top Services:
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Founded in 2010, Web Ventures is first and foremost a direct response marketing agency with a strong focus on lead generation. In today’s world getting profitable results from your digital marketing is mostly about getting the right traffic, being able to convert it and all of this while adding value...
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- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Bucharest, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 13 Projects Listed
Krafted Digital is an award winning and internationally recognized full-service digital and growth marketing firm based out of Miami, Florida. Our firm focuses on creating custom-tailored, innovating marketing solutions backed by data and designed to help your brand soar...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- eCommerce
- Email Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Providing professional and quality web design, SEO, Social Media Marketing, and copywriting services since 2008. Visualwebz offers services locally in Seattle as well as globally...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Above Limits is a detail-oriented marketing agency based in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and EgyptWe started our journey when we experienced the reach and impact of digital marketing on brands...
Top Services:
- Media Buying
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
- Web Design
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- Location
- Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 37 Projects Listed
Bobo Digital is a top-tier PPC and digital marketing agency specialising in Google Ads and paid search. With over 10 years of experience, we craft customised strategies that turn clicks into customers. Trusted by businesses globally, we're committed to driving real growth and staying ahead...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Prospect, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Ignite Visibility
AI LeaderRecognized for strong visibility across AI-powered search and answer engines.Ignite Visibility, Powered by Rallio AI, is an award-winning digital marketing agency for franchise, multi-location, and enterprise brands. 600+ experts plus one proprietary AI platform, managing 50,000+ franchise locations for 2,500+ brands...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
At DCM Moguls, our dental PPC strategies guarantee monthly inflow of qualified clients. We optimize PPC to tap into those keen on your dental services. Under the stewardship of Tim Healy, a two-decade marketing veteran, our customized strategies ensure every dollar invested yields a fruitful return...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Thousand Oaks, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Services we offer include: SEO (Search Engine Optimization), PPC (Pay Per Click) Management, Website Development & Design, Content and Mobile Marketing Strategy, Email Marketing, Sales Optimization ( Conversion Rate Optimization, Affiliate Marketing, Online Presence Analysis), and much more!...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- WordPress Website Design
- PPC
- CRO
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- Location
- Carlsbad, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Maximize the potential of your Google Ads account in 3 months or less with a team Of PPC Specialists 100% focused on putting dollars in your pocket...
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- PPC
- Advertising
- eCommerce
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We're a full service web design and development company. You will work with a project manager, designer and developer to ensure all aspects of your website exceed your expectations. Our goal is to improve the user experience on hyour site and drive more leads and sales for your business.The Media Captain is...
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- Web Design
- PPC
- Advertising
- Email Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Columbus, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Everything your brand needs to maximize its potential on Amazon and other emerging marketplaces. We combine supply chain capabilities with creative services, giving our brands control of their message and access to their customers...
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- Advertising
- PPC
- eCommerce
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Vancouver, Washington
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Tusk Creative Studios is a digital firm based in Newport Beach, California that focuses on expanding local businesses' internet presence in order to help those businesses realize their full online potential. We provide services in the areas of website building, search engine optimization (SEO), branding...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Newport Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 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.
