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SEO Yodha is an AI-powered SEO agency helping businesses across USA, UK, Canada, Australia and worldwide rank higher, drive organic traffic, and grow revenue through data-driven search strategies...
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- SEO
- eCommerce
- Digital Marketing
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Mohali, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
dits.agency has been in the IT industry since 2007, with a focus on building long-term relationships with our valued customers. Our passion is assisting individuals in optimizing their work processes and generating income without getting bogged down in IT complexities...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Chișinău, Moldova
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
TSORBIT is a results-driven digital marketing agency with an innovative edge, dedicated to maximizing your revenue and online visibility. We are committed to your success...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Web Design
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Techna Digital Marketing is much more than your typical digital marketing firm. We specialize in providing custom-tailored digital marketing. Businesses get to experience the strategies that were used to run multi-million dollar corporate divisions along with a team of experienced individuals...
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- WordPress Website Design
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Vancouver, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
AW Digital Marketing is a full-service marketing agency offering content marketing, SEO (Search Engine Optimization), Google Ads, social media marketing/management, website design/redesign/management, graphic design, mobile application development, marketing strategy advice and direction, email/SMS...
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- Email Marketing
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Grow your business with our personalized, result-driven digital marketing strategy, which includes Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Google Ads (SEM), and Content Marketing...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Webocta Experts in Technical Optimization & Digital Excellence. We specialize in delivering innovative, results-driven digital marketing strategies tailored to enhance brand visibility and business growth. Our services include Website Development, SEO, PPC, Social Media Management, Content Creation...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Advertising
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- Location
- Kolkata, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Online Marketing Standard is the top digital marketing firm focused on helping small businesses maximize ROI from their marketing dollars through cutting-edge marketing tactics and techniques...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Clermont, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Antygen.pl focuses on offering high quality SEO services. It is aware of the competition in the SEO market and aims not only to achieve the best result, but above all to do the job as well as possible, with the utmost care and focus on the needs of the client. Our company focuses on professionalism...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Location
- Poznan, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
3+ Years Experience | One to One Service | +250% Sales Increase in first 2 weeks for past clients | Full-Service Amazon Agency...
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- PPC
- Branding
- SEO
- Location
- Wigan, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are an award-winning media planning and buying agency.We are an independent advertising agency based near Cardiff, South Wales. We offer an expert, impartial media planning and buying service across all media platforms. Our passionate team share many years of multimedia expertise, tailoring bespoke...
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- Digital Marketing
- Video Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Penarth, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We design and develop beautiful Squarespace and Shopify websites, help brands build strong online strategies and turn visitors into clients...
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- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Front Page Advantage has been helping SMEs get the best return from their marketing budget since 2006. Were a family owned business based in Basingstoke, Hampshire. Typically the first person you speak to will be either Chris or Lucy, our business owners, so you can get a great insight in what our values are...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Basingstoke, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Discover unparalleled digital solutions tailored for Australian SMBs! With 7 years of expertise and a dedicated in-house team, we offer fixed-price website design and result-guaranteed SEO services. Transform your online presence confidently with our proven track record in Australian markets. Contact us today...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Drummoyne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Vers Consultancy is a performance marketing agency specializing in SEO, Google Ads, Meta Ads, and growth strategy. We help e-commerce brands, mobile apps, and B2B companies turn traffic into measurable revenue. Our clients operate across Turkey, Germany, and global markets including luxury product brands...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- CRO
- Location
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Our approach is a meticulously structured process: We begin by brainstorming creative solutions, proceed to meticulously build and rigorously test them before the launch phase. This is not the end, but just the beginning of our journey toward perfection. We scrutinize the results, make necessary adjustments...
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- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- Email Marketing
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Halifax, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We help independent hotels increase direct bookings, reduce OTA commission, and build digital marketing that compounds over time. SEO, Google Ads, Meta Ads, GEO, and hotel website design. Google Verified Agency. Run by people who have actually managed hotels...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Bicester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Los profesionales de la agencia seo seolife en Tenerife se encargan de lo más importante en cualquier empresa: llevar clientes al negocio, ayudar al empresario a conocerlos y así poder fidelizarlos para que vuelvan a navegar y comprar.Y lo realizan a través de diferentes estrategias de marketing y...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $555/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
At Bastian Lewis, our distinctive methodology and extensive expertise serve as invaluable assets for scale-ups in need of professional online marketing guidance. Speed and flexibility are paramount for this demographic, where larger agencies often falter due to slow adaptation and a shortage of T-shaped...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Media Buying
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We understand the importance of offering an effective online presence to sole traders, start ups and SMEs, hence, specialize in small business website design, and take pride in our personal and friendly approach and in the high standards of our work. ...
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- Web Design
- Email Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Bristol, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
At MRB Marketing, we're all about taking your brand's digital game to the next level. Our team crafts unique SEO strategies that fit just right with what you need. We're committed to excellence and use all the cool tools like advanced analytics, keyword optimization, and creative content to boost your site up...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- eCommerce
- PPC
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Wake Forest, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
At Maudience, we take a holistic approach to your digital marketing, from your website design all the way to the copy on your Facebook ads. We understand that the digital world is in constant motion and that continuous adjustments and improvements are necessary to succeed in your online marketing efforts. Our...
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- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Development
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- North Liberty, Iowa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
JRB is a Chicago-based consulting team that works with small to medium-sized businesses (and entrepreneurs) to increase revenues and profits by providing enterprise-level sales, marketing and technology support while removing the challenges, frustrations and costs incurred with onboarding full-time employees...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Branding
- PPC
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- Location
- Palatine, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Grow Business is a Cambridge-based digital agency specializing in comprehensive development and marketing solutions. We offer services including e-commerce development, Amazon FBA management, website and app creation, and targeted digital marketing strategies across platforms like Google and Meta...
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- eCommerce
- SEO
- eCommerce Development
- PPC
- CRO
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- Location
- Cambridge, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
American Ecommerce Hub is a full service eCommerce agency dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and businesses across the USA build, automate and scale profitable online stores. With a skilled team of eCommerce specialists, strategists and account managers, we deliver end-to-end solutions designed to simplify...
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- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Creative Services
- SEO
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We are a marketing agency for small businesses. We will become part of your team, and although your time is as valuable as ours, we want to work shoulder to shoulder with you to make sure we truly deliver what you want and your business needs...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Creative Services
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Coral Gables, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Whether your business is just getting started and needs to create a new brand, or your marketing/branding is beginning to feel stale and ineffective, The Brandsmen can help your business. We are very flexible in the way that we work with our clients. Our services range from offering a full...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We help businesses stand out with impactful branding and marketing that works...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Print Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Yerevan, Armenia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
We are a digital marketing company...
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- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Thomas Weber /// Digital Marketing is an independent Digital Marketing Consultant based in Munich, Germany...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Munich, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We work with businesses to use their website and web properties to generate leads so they can grow. We help them reach their prospects following a digital marketing strategy using digital tactics. We research and analyze their online presence against their competition producing a digital blue print...
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- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Audubon, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
MY SOFT IT is leading Software Development company based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, formed in 2012. Our company offers a full scope of special services Including Website Design, Web Development, Ecommerce website, Software Development, Digital Marketing, Graphics and Brand identity design etc...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Email Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Stand-Up.Marketing helps businesses grow through high-performing websites and bundled digital marketing solutions. We specialize in designing user-friendly, SEO-optimized websites combined with targeted services like PPC, email marketing, and local SEO. Whether youre a startup or established business, we...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Email Marketing
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
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
A Baku-based studio building corporate websites, e-commerce platforms and landing pages for small and mid-sized businesses. Fixed price and fixed deadline agreed in writing before any code. Two months of support after launch. 120+ projects since 2023, rated 5.0 across 79 Google reviews...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Baku, Azerbaijan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Canty Digital is a professional digital marketing agency based in Australia that specializes in providing top-notch Search Engine Optimization (SEO) services. Their team of skilled professionals works closely with clients to create customized SEO strategies that help businesses improve their online...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Digital Services
- PPC
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Warilla, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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
Doc Digital SEM helps brands get discovered through advanced LLM SEO strategies, driving visibility across AI search platforms Doc Digital SEM is a top-ranked, full-service digital marketing and LLM SEO Agency that helps businesses rank in AI-powered search engines like ChatGPT, Google SGE, and Perplexity...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
We're a Connecticut-based small business digital marketing agency specializing in a number of Internet marketing services including SEO, SEM/PPC, logo design, web design and more...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Manchester, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Providing cutting-edge digital marketing services that can benefit your business in practical ways. Our staff is dedicated to delivering high-quality services that go above and beyond expectations since we are passionate about assisting businesses in succeeding. To learn how we can help you expand your...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Webegin is a digital solutions company based in the United States and serving the world. We are the beginning of the growth of small business success in the digital age. We turn dreams and ideas into reality...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
One Click SEO, a Digital Marketing Agency headquartered in New Orleans, LA, specializes in tackling the most challenging niche markets, including real estate, law firms, medical, and local SEO...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $135/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
SEO Locale is a premier digital marketing agency in Philadelphia & Jenkintown, PA. We can help you build your SEO...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Web Design
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- Location
- Jenkintown, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
RedeShop is a digital marketing agency specializing in e-commerce, dedicated to increasing the visibility of online stores for small and medium-sized businesses. Through customized SEO services, the development of SEO-optimized stores, and effective Google ADS campaigns, we ensure your business stands out in...
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- SEO
- eCommerce
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Braga, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Boca Raton web design and SEO company that has served South Florida businesses since 2015. We build fast, custom WordPress websites and then do the work that gets them found: SEO, local SEO, Google Business Profile management and Google Ads. Our team runs its own online store, so we build for leads and sales...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Boca Raton, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
1stplace is one of the fastest growing internet marketing agencies in Poland. It has original and innovative positioning methods thanks to which it achieves results up to 36% faster than competing agencies...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Poznan, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project 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
Vancouver SEO Agency is an innovative SEO and digital marketing company that takes a streamlined and holistic approach to online asset development, distancing itself from outdated marketing agencies burdened with high overhead costs...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- PPC
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects 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
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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.
