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Our UK-based agency is dedicated to providing affordable digital marketing solutions for SMEs...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Blackpool, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
TwoSquares is a performance-driven digital marketing agency based in Edinburgh, specializing in delivering measurable growth for ambitious UK businesses. The agency focuses on integrating data, strategy, and execution across key digital channels including SEO, paid media (Google Ads and social), conversion...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- CRO
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
At Colorado SEO Design, our goal is to help build the online presence of small businesses throughout Colorado and the United States by providing affordable, effective, internet marketing solutions...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Web Design
- CRO
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- Location
- Boulder, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a team of multi-talented people with the experience and knowledge to help you grow your business online through video production, digital advertising, search optimization, website design and artificial intelligence...
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- Video Production
- Web Design
- SEO
- AI Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Langley, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Website development is our hobby. We love what we do. Today our main focus is on ecommerce websites (online stores built with OpenCart, VirtueMart for Joomla, WooCommerce for WordPress, and Shopify). Besides development, we offer SEO promotion in Google. We analyze the market and competitors, and design...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $18/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Matoba helps clients maximise their digital marketing through a strategic and results-driven approach, whereby we continuously optimise our efforts to achieve the best possible results for the client...
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- PPC
- Advertising
- Location
- Hoogstraten, Belgium
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
WebAct is a small web design and marketing company located in Denver, Colorado. Our team consists of eager, talented web designers, developers, and marketing experts...
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- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
One white label partner for paid ads, SEO and websites. White Label PPC delivers Google Ads, Meta Ads, SEO and Shopify or WooCommerce builds for agencies that want to sell more without growing headcount. Your brand on everything, our team behind it...
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- PPC
- Media Buying
- SEO
- AEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Cairo, Egypt
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Planned Growth offers a full suite of Digital Marketing and Business Development services to fit all of your business needs...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- SEO
- Email Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Sunrise, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Top notch talent for migrating dated websites to new platforms along with best in class website designers and developers. Blue Diamond Webs is a results focused team that delivers brilliant eye catching designs, advanced SEO services, and support. What matters most? Quality! Our motto? Only one rule in...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- SEO
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Ellenton, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Strategic online marketing consulting to generate leads, improve conversions and grow your business...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
- eCommerce
- PPC
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- Location
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
A complete marketing service, RB Sojib's One Stop Marketing Solution provides a variety of options to support the expansion and success of companies. The service is made to give companies everything they need to thrive in today's cutthroat market, from digital marketing and branding to market research and...
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- SEO
- PPC
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- AEO
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Work with dedicated Google Ads Agency for Lead Generation. Scaled more than 50 Local and service business. We start with studying your business and goals. Apply unique Google Ads Strategies for your business. Build specialized landing pages to give you competitive Advantage. And, optimize Google Ad campaigns...
Top Services:
- PPC
- Location
- Lahore, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
SEO Realtor Hub is an only of its kind the world’s first SEO service provider to Real Estate agency websites. Our services are specifically designed to boost organic exposure for real estate agency websites located in USA...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Pleasanton, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
VegaOne Trusted name in the field of digital marketing in California, Los Angeles. our most strong working areas included SEO, social media marketing, Web design & development including WordPress, Shopify, Ecommerce, Magento and custom CMS based website...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- El Segundo, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Freelancers HUB is a premier digital marketing agency based in London, Ontario, dedicated to delivering innovative and results-driven solutions for businesses of all sizes...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Web Development
- Logo Design
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- Location
- London Ontario, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Austyne Digital is a forward thinking, and creative social media marketing agency specializing in social media management, digital branding, social media marketing, advertising and online reputation management. With a strong focus on enhancing brands social media perception and engagement using the most...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Graphic Design
- PPC
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Anambra, Nigeria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
iClick Advertising has been helping businesses succeed through straightforward and effective pay-per-click campaign management services...
Top Services:
- PPC
- Advertising
- eCommerce
- Location
- Montebello, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Discover Los Angeles's premium digital companion with True North Social, a top Instagram marketing and link building company. We're the complete package from dynamic social media campaigns and impeccable web designs to ROI-driven ads and poignant storytelling...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Culver City, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Infinity Rayz is a leading Digital Marketing agecy based in Nairobi, Kenya. They specialise in Search Engine Optimization, Brand Influening, Social Media Marketing, Paid Advertising, Billboards and Outdoor Advertising, Business Corporate Branding, Lead Generation Services, Email Marketing, Radio and T.V...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Advertising
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- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Founded in 1997, Omni Search Labs pairs senior SEO with web developers on every site. We deliver SEvO (Search Everywhere Optimization) so buyers find you across AI search, Google, and Bing. Work directly with senior specialists through fixed-price managed services with no retainers...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- AEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- East Providence, Rhode Island
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Invest in efficiency and results with Marketing Verse. Do your website, expert SEO, PPC, social media, and more in just one place...
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- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Web Design
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Sunny Isles Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Clicc Media Inc is an internet marketing company offering web design, SEO, SEM, social media and video marketing services to dentists nationwide...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Pembroke Pines, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Seonet is a global digital marketing agency that helps brands grow by combining data, technology, and creativity to deliver measurable results. Our team develops tailored strategies across SEO, online advertising, social media, content, and analytics to maximize visibility, attract qualified traffic, and...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are committed to making our clients feel like they got what they were looking for, my prices are fair, and my designs will portray your brand the way you have visioned...
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- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Carina Softlabs Inc. is a leading IT service provider company delivering quality services all over the globe. Our range of services includes software development, website development, game development, mobile app development, and digital marketing. For more details, feel free to reach us...
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- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Indore, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
Hungry Bull is a results-driven web design and digital marketing agency helping ambitious brands grow through strategy, creativity, and data. We craft high-performing websites and campaigns that rank, convert, and scale specializing in web design, Google Ads, social media, automation, lead generation, and...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Canberra, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Greek SEO and Managed Hosting company since 2007, offering SEO packages and web development services with 24/7 Greek support...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- PPC
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- Location
- Athens, Greece
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Our expert team of ex-Amazonians, Sellers, and Prompt Engineers will create your entire listings utilising our cutting-edge AI...
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- AI Development
- Graphic Design
- PPC
- Web Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Igniting Business offers web design, search engine optimization (SEO) services, and marketing that are all developed with the needs of small companies in mind. From our location in Lee's Summit, Missouri, our well regarded firm provides services to customers all across the country...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- AEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Peculiar, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $145/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We are Consultor SEO, a team of seasoned experts with a strong focus on the inbound marketing consulting methodology. Our mission is to help businesses and individuals achieve stable and sustained growth by connecting users with their enterprises...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Managua, Nicaragua
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We specialize in transforming Chilean SMEs with real technology: Corporate Website Design in WordPress (fast and secure). E-commerce stores (WooCommerce) optimized for sales. Local SEO and strategies to dominate Google Maps. High-speed hosting. Unlike other agencies, we integrate Artificial Intelligence and...
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- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- PPC
- eCommerce Development
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Santiago, Chile
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
The Revenue Crew is a revenue-focused digital marketing agency helping businesses turn visibility into better leads, bookings and measurable growth through SEO, Google Ads, websites, content, AI search optimisation and conversion strategy...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Boksburg, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
MindfulBody Productions is a digital marketing agency that specializes in helping wellness-based businesses grow. We understand the unique challenges that come with marketing health and wellness products and services, which is why we've developed marketing strategies specifically tailored to this industry...
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- Content Marketing
- Web Design
- SEO
- Web Development
- Video Production
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- Location
- Delray Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
WJB Marketing is an award-winning full-service marketing and advertising agency headquartered in Texarkana, Texas that specializes in digital marketing, SEO – search engine optimization, local SEO, social media marketing, PPC / ad management, web design, and other online marketing services...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Web Development
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- Location
- Texarkana, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
SER o no SER is a digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, GEO, Google Ads, Facebook and Instagram Ads, LinkedIn Ads, ChatGPT Ads, web design, and social media content creation. It helps businesses improve their online visibility, attract customers, and increase sales opportunities through customized...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Madrid, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
At Unitec Digital, we work closely together to create digital services Dubai that are designed to meet your business needs. Our team focuses on delivering high-quality services that help your business grow and succeed online. From website design to digital marketing, we use the best strategies to make sure...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
At Digital Ads Lab, we specialize in revolutionizing your digital presence through our comprehensive online ads services. Whether it's Google Ads, Facebook, LinkedIn, or YouTube, we meticulously create, optimize, and manage all your campaigns and advertisements. With our expertise, rest assured that your...
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- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- CRO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Porto, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We are a data-driven marketing agency that helps therapists and coaches consistently attract private-pay clients through high-converting Google and Facebook Ads. We don't just run ads; we build full-funnel client acquisition systems that deliver mesurable ROI...
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- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Development
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Newark, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Esencia Agency helps aesthetic clinics, med spas, and cosmetic practices across Colombia grow through strategic digital marketing. We manage Instagram, Facebook, Google Business Profile, Meta Ads, and WhatsApp conversion flows to generate qualified patient consultations. Our bilingual team works 100% remotely...
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- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Services
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
WhatDigital is a full-service digital marketing agency in Riga, running campaigns on Google, Meta, Microsoft, LinkedIn, TikTok, and more since 2013. Latvia's #1 advertising agency by turnover in 2024 (52.61M revenue), with 200+ active clients across 14 countries. Certified by Google, Meta, and Microsoft, and...
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- PPC
- Media Buying
- Digital Strategy
- CRO
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Riga, Latvia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We are a small digital marketing agency focusing on lead generation for Small to Medium businesses with a focus on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click Campaigns and a proven track record of success one or two failures as well...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Leven Inc. is a creative digital agency that transforms ideas into results through smart ad campaigns, powerful websites, and sleek mobile apps designed to grow your brand in the digital age...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Thessaloniki, Greece
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Main Street ROI is a digital marketing agency based in New York. Our services include SEO, Google Ads, Facebook Ads, and WordPress websites...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Water Mill, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
That PPC Group helps businesses grow through strategic paid advertising. Our team manages Google Ads campaigns designed to increase leads, conversions, and ROI through data-driven targeting, ongoing optimization, and scalable performance marketing strategies...
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- PPC
- Digital Strategy
- CRO
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We offer professional SEO services located in Long Beach, New York that help websites increase their organic search score drastically in order to compete for the highest rankings even when it comes to highly competitive keywords...
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- SEO
- Reputation Management
- CRO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Long Beach, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a bootstrapped small digital marketing agency that works hand in hand with out clients to see them successful online with their digital marketing efforts including but not limited to Google Ads Management, SEO and Website Services...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- CRO
- Advertising
- SEO
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- Location
- West Jordan, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Convertus.ai manages Google Ads with AI agents. Describe what you sell in one prompt and get a full campaign: ad groups, keywords, audiences and ad copy chosen on real search volume and competition. Each ad group lands on a version of your existing page rewritten to match it, which improves message match and...
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- CRO
- PPC
- Advertising
- AEO
- AI Development
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- Location
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Artemis Digital is an Australian Boutique Digital Marketing agency providing multi platform strategies to increase engagement, leads and conversion...
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- Branding
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- 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.
