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As a distinguished Drupal development company, our expertise spans across various domains in the IT industry. We specialize in digital transformation, UI/UX web design, web development, ADA website design, content management systems (CMS), e-commerce solutions, SEO, web maintenance, digital marketing, and...
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- Web Development
- SEO
- Digital Services
- PPC
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- Location
- Independence, Kentucky
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
BrandCraft is specialized marketing agency with a vision for growth and expansion. Our services include a complete suite of branding, design, video, content, and digital marketing services...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- PPC
- SEO
- Branding
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- Location
- Richland, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Vrrb builds custom websites and platforms that drive conversions while helping your brand dominate in today's market...
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- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Branding
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Chyzh Agency is a full-cycle digital agency from Kyiv, Ukraine, working since 2011 with clients in 18 countries. We build websites and iOS/Android apps, then bring them customers through SEO, Google Ads and GEO, getting brands cited in Google AI Overviews and ChatGPT. Google Partner...
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- Advertising
- Mobile App Development
- SEO
- PPC
- VR/AR
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- Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
At Brandaft Dijital Ajans, we keep a close eye on the latest digital trends and develop SEO strategies that increase your organic traffic and help your business to succeed online...
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- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- PPC
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- Location
- İstanbul, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
ProVic offers comprehensive digital solutions to propel your company's growth. From our humble beginnings as a creative content team, we've evolved into a results-driven digital marketing team with a diverse range of specialized professionals...
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- Digital Services
- Creative Services
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Madona, Latvia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Saffron Edge is a leading B2B digital marketing agency with 18+ years of excellence. Our 150+ experts specialize in SEO, AEO, GEO, paid media, content, Saas marketing, DTC, branding and web development. Rated 4.8 on Clutch and 4.5 on G2, we're dedicated to driving success for ambitious brands...
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- SEO
- PPC
- CRO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Totowa, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Second Crew is a team of UX/UI designers, front-end developers and web analysts with a creative and entrepreneurial mindset. Located in Silicon Valley, we specialize in creating memorable websites that drive sales. Through collaborations with innovative founders, we help launch, grow and scale businesses...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- San Jose, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $115/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
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- Branding
- PPC
- Digital Services
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 14 Projects Listed
We are a boutique digital marketing agency based in Mumbai, offering comprehensive digital marketing solutions tailored to our client's needs...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Branding
- Design Services
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- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $9999/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Loud Mouth Media are one of the Leading Digital Performance Marketing Agencies in EMEA with clients spanning the globe. PPC, Paid Social, SEO, Digital Strategy, Ecommerce, Performance Creative, and more. Get in touch, and you could get a free audit to start with a BANG!...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Video Marketing
- eCommerce
- SEO
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- Location
- Belfast, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Speak is a full-service marketing and advertising agency partnering with mission-driven organizations and ambitious brands. We create world-class campaigns and digital solutions powered by strategy, design, and technology - delivered with heart...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
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- Location
- Memphis, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
At Crazy Web Studio, we pride ourselves on being the premier web design company in Phuket. Our team of professionals specializes in responsive web design, web development, graphic design, social media management, advertising campaigns, SEO, Real Estate and eCommerce solutions, as well as video and photo...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Phuket, Thailand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
Data makes the difference. Through our Revenue Generating, Cost Reduction, and Digital Analytics Consulting, we take a holistic approach to growing your profits, getting results through scaling insights...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Calgary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
SEO Moves is a UK-based agency specializing in digital marketing services, particularly in Search Engine Optimization (SEO), to enhance businesses' online visibility and search engine rankings. Our comprehensive services include pay-per-click management, web design, social media, and content marketing...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce
- CRO
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- Location
- Wellingborough, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Stackmatix provides integrated marketing solutions for growth-focused companies...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
CICOR Marketing is a full service digital marketing agency that takes a comprehensive approach to increasing online exposure, improving customer acquisition, and helping businesses increase revenue and profits. We can improve existing marketing campaigns or design a comprehensive marketing strategy from...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Max DiNatale Digital Marketing provides a range of digital marketing solutions to build brands and customer bases. His services include management of both paid and organic social media, content creation, social advertisements and Google Ads. Max provides expert advice to ensure clients reach their target...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Video Production
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- Location
- Greenville, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
A brand is the very embodiment of a vision. It represents the virtues of a venture. Brand communication is the exquisite craft of expressing that vision, those virtues, using tangible means.As with all industry, craftsmanship is honed by expertise and experience! Since 2004, we’ve been building brands using...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Created in 2017 Widigix is a digital agency specialized in Digital marketing and SEO.Thanks to the many years of experience of its managers, Widigix has developed the expertise to improve the operational processes of companies and to increase their growth through digital marketing...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Red Houston SEO offers customized, data-driven strategies to boost online visibility and drive business growth. Specializing in SEO, PPC, and social media marketing, we deliver measurable results that help businesses succeed in the competitive digital landscape...
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- CRO
- Web Design
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Measure Marketing Results Inc. is a full-service digital marketing agency. They provide SEO Services, AI Search Engine Optimization Services, PPC Management Services, Social Media Services, Web Design Services, and more. Contact us today to get your free strategy audit!...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Swanky is a full-service Shopify Plus agency with offices in the UK, Australia and France. We help our clients replatform to best-in-class technology, then grow their business through strategic long-term support...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- eCommerce
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Exeter, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1000/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 28 Projects Listed
Zyne Ventures is a technology and professional services solutions provider. Our unique approach to unraveling efficiency, digitization, and customer-centricity, enables our clients to envision, build and run more innovative and efficient businesses...
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- Web Design
- Business Consulting
- Web Development
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We help ecommerce brands scale online. Using our proven process, we craft digital marketing strategies that scale customer acquisition, conversion and retention, allowing clients to focus on their business while we implement the right systems for success...
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- Email Marketing
- SEO
- eCommerce
- Digital Marketing
- CRO
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- Location
- Naperville, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
The Xcite Group is a search engine marketing agency that caters to the needs of small and medium-sized businesses in navigating the digital world effectively. Our approach is focused on the customer journey while adhering to the industry's rules and regulations. We are committed to comprehending our clients'...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Web Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
A real + transparent digital marketing agency. We are here to help grow your business and be as authentic as possible through the process...
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- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Brafton is a content marketing and SEO agency in Sydney, helping APAC brands earn visibility in traditional search and AI search (GEO). In-house strategists, writers and SEO specialists drive rankings, traffic and AI citations...
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- Content Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $270/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
With 25+ years of experience, Data4Amazon is a full-service Amazon agency with over 500 Amazon specialists. We have managed 3,500+ Amazon stores across the USA, Europe, Canada, and Asia...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Laguna Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
SEO, AEO and PPC agency in Cape Town, working with US and global brands since 2018. We grow Google rankings, get brands cited in ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews, and run Google Ads, Microsoft Ads and Amazon PPC...
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- SEO
- AEO
- PPC
- eCommerce
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Custom websites, growth marketing, and AI systems for expert-led service businesses. Built to get found, build credibility, and win qualified clients. You work directly with the founders who design, build, and implement everything...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- AI Development
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Panama City, Panama
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are an enthusiastic and positive group of Digital Marketing consultants with a passion for sustainable growth.What sets us apart is our methodology. Our aim is to give a comprehensive and holistic digital marketing service while engaging with clients to really understand their business and marketing...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- CRO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
At the Ward Group, we specialize in media planning and buying across both traditional and digital channels. We serve B2B and B2C clients in many industries throughout the U.S. and beyond. We have been successfully planning and managing paid media campaigns for over four decades...
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- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Frisco, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $135/hr
Eleven Miles is an evidence-driven fashion branding and creative company that helps fashion brands of all sizes make confident creative choices that drive tangible results. With comprehensive services ranging from strategy to branding, content creation, technology implementation, social media management, and...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Creative Services
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $145/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
California Media LLC is a web service company, offering a wide range of services into web design and development that covers almost all fields in the best possible way. Over years we have built a strong reputation in providing web site design and web development services. California Media LLC provide you with...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Forget about the fluff and long SLAs, get support from a Digital Marketing Agency filled with passionate marketeers working as an extension of your internal team. Focus on what matters whilst we assist with guidance and execution.Social Media, Google Ads, Marketing Ops, Content Creation and more...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Creative Services
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Founded and led by Matthew Davison, a travel marketer with over a decade of experience helping tourism brands grow, Travel Tractions is the premier digital marketing agency specializing in consulting services and campaign execution for brands within the travel and hospitality industry...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 15 Projects Listed
5280 Design Co. is Denver's leading web design and digital marketing agency. Located in the Denver Highlands...
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- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Sunlight Media LLC specializes in professional web design, digital marketing services and mobile app development, helping businesses transform their digital presence. The Sunlight team delivers digital solutions that not only function seamlessly but also captivate & convert audiences into customers...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 19 Projects Listed
Panda Ads is a digital performance marketing agency specializing in tailored solutions for small and medium-sized businesses across diverse industries. Our expertise drives measurable results, ensuring your business thrives in the digital landscape...
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- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- SEO
- PPC
- CRO
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- Location
- Moscow, Russia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
GoInside Digital is a performance marketing agency helping businesses scale through data-driven strategies, lead validation, and optimized ad spend for measurable growth...
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- eCommerce
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Digital Strategy
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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
- 2 Projects Listed
Digital marketing, advertising and communication agency in Madrid. External marketing management service for companies and SMEs...
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- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Madrid, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We help businesses of all sizes accomplish their digital marketing ambitions to grow online...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Location
- Redcar, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
YouDigiLab is a Web Design Company, where digital innovation meets stunning design. We specialize in crafting customized, responsive websites that captivate and convert...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Logo Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Chicago Tech Solutions is a digital marketing agency serving clients in the metro. The company helps clients grow their brand by using data-based, ROI-focused, and customer-centric strategies. Its digital marketing services include search engine optimization, web development, PPC management, content...
Top Services:
- Branding
- CRO
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Concept Infoway LLC is a leading web design and development company in Greenville, SC, offering custom websites, mobile apps, SEO services, and Managed IT solutions. We help businesses of all sizes thrive online with tailored digital solutions to meet your unique needs...
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- SEO
- Web Development
- eCommerce
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Simpsonville, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
We're a boutique digital marketing agency that gets straight to the point. We work with any budget, big or small, to deliver results. No fluff, no unnecessary jargon, just effective and tailored strategies to enhance your brands digital presence. Whether you're a small startup or a growing enterprise, we're...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Richmond Hill, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Wakefly provides online marketing and technology services included Biotech, Search Engine Marketing, Web Design, Web Development, PPC, SEO, Display Advertisements, and Social Media...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Software Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Westborough, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $165/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 22 Projects Listed
Spaceranker is no ordinary marketing firm; they are passionately dedicated to their clients' success. With their expert guidance, businesses can rise above competitors, witness a surge in organic traffic, and convert website visitors into loyal customers...
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- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- CRO
- Web Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/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.
