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VIDEN Growth is a digital advertising agency that empowers D2C eCommerce brands to scale through data-driven strategies and innovative creative solutions. Our in-house team of experts specializes in DTC growth, leveraging platforms like Google, Meta, Microsoft, TikTok, and Amazon Ads to deliver meas...
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- eCommerce
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- CRO
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Located in Coquitlam, Canada with an expanding office base across Metro Vancouver, Nirvana Canada is a digital boutique offering a comprehensive mix of website design & development, digital marketing, product development, branding, and everything in between...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Coquitlam, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 20 Projects Listed
Silver Ant Marketing is dedicated to enhancing the success of our clients' businesses through outcome-driven Digital Marketing strategies. Employing a strategic blend of SEO, PPC, SMM, Content, Emails, and Video Marketing tools, we cultivate a robust global presence for your business...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Richardson, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
The Automotive Advertising Agency: Driving Automotive Success. As a multi-cultural, full-service creative advertising agency specializing in the automotive industry, The Automotive Advertising Agency understands the importance of moving metal and increasing profitability. With powerful research tools, we...
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- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
At Outpace, we pride ourselves on being a top-rated SEO agency, specifically renowned for our expertise in law firm SEO and link building. Our commitment is to provide enduring value, distinguishing us from conventional digital marketing agencies.Our dynamic team, blending computer scientists with...
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- SEO
- WordPress Website Design
- PPC
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
If you think AI marketing is just chatbots and automated emails, you're missing the bigger picture. Real AI marketing uses machine learning to make thousands of optimization decisions that would take human marketers months to figure out...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
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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
- 7 Projects Listed
Skip the Noise Media is a paid social agency run by ex-WPP pros, helping brands grow with sharp strategy across TikTok, Pinterest, Reddit & more not just Meta and Google...
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- PPC
- eCommerce
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Ad Adastra Marketing is a Kyiv-based digital marketing practice led by Anastasiia Kyslenko, specializing in Google Ads, analytics, CRO and websites. Anastasiia works directly with e-commerce, B2B and service businesses in Ukraine, the US, Germany, Poland, the UK and Bulgaria...
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- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce
- CRO
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Since 1996, PROS has successfully delivered Internet Technology & Marketing solutions globally...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- PPC
- Web Design
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Thinkhouse provides tailor-made marketing... tailor-made for your brand, your audience, your goals. A nimble agency born out of a passion for smart design, we're all about making clients happy and delivering great, measured results. Our house is a place where we eat, sleep and think... about your business...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Web Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Huntington, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 20 Projects Listed
We help you target Hispanic Markets. Our client's success is our success...
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- PPC
- Location
- Xalapa, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We will provide cost-effective web solutions on industry-leading digital platforms for individuals and businesses, using our experience in the field to supply solutions that satisfy the needs of the customer...
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- PPC
- Location
- Bloemfontein, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Amazon agency that helps brands sell more. We run and optimize ads, improve listings, and manage the entire process on Amazon. We don't just drive traffic - we convert clicks into real sales. We work with FBAs, start-up brands, and those who want to scale efficiently...
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- PPC
- Location
- Lviv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Smarketer is the specialized agency for search engine advertising (SEA) in Europe. We help companies create and manage effective Google Ads & Microsoft Advertising campaigns to increase online visibility and boost sales...
Top Services:
- PPC
- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Como Google y Meta partner trabajamos en generar una estrategia de posicionamiento de tu negocio y junto a Wix y Shopify creamos la mejor solución que tu emprendimiento necesita...
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- PPC
- Location
- Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We believe that great marketing comes from a strong partnership between clients and a diverse team of strategic and creative people at Electrum. So, how have we managed to create successful campaigns for our clients, time and time again, for more than 13 years? Evolution. Sparked by our whatever it takes...
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- Advertising
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
SEO & DIGITAL MARKETING SERVICESInterested in getting the best results out of SEO & Digital Marketing? Work with us!...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Bucharest, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1000/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
At B3 Media Consulting, we are committed to leveraging digital expertise to consult on and create integrated marketing for growth minded businesses. We are digital marketing experts who have experience working at Google and can accelerate. your digital marketing needs and drive up ROI quickly...
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- Digital Services
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- eCommerce Development
- CRO
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
A full-service digital marketing agency based in Portland, Oregon...
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- Web Development
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 17 Projects Listed
Planeteria Media is a Santa Rosa, Californiabased digital agency specializing in website design and development for municipalities, public agencies, and private enterprises. Since 1999, the agency has delivered over 500 websites, offering scalable, accessible, and user-friendly digital solutions. Planeteria...
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- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- IT Services
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- Location
- Santa Rosa, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $130/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
We're Noetic Marketer, and we're on a mission to help educational institutions drive measurable growth. Our client-first approach delivers expert strategies for pay-per-click advertising, social media advertising, content marketing, email marketing, and more. Schedule a meeting today!...
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- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Forward Lawyer Marketing is a digital marketing agency focused exclusively on helping law firms grow. We work with small and mid-sized law firms across the United States, developing marketing strategies designed to generate more qualified leads, consultations, and signed cases...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- WordPress Website Design
- Advertising
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- Location
- Glen Ellyn, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
Productized SEO, AEO, and content. Scoped services with predictable deliverables. Loved by marketers and CFOs...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- PPC
- CRO
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- West Palm Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
EminEmpire stands out as a leading provider of comprehensive digital services, offering a complete one-stop solution. Our integrated suite includes web and software development, digital marketing, video production, advertising, and business development management. Designed to empower businesses, we help...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Funky Moose Digital: We build the Predictable Growth Engine for Canadian Contractors. Stop the chaos of unreliable leads. Our 24/7 system delivers a steady flow of high-value clients and guarantees your marketing always turns a profit...
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- Web Development
- SEO
- PPC
- Location
- Bellevue, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Manta is one of the largest online resources dedicated to helping small businesses grow. Our mission is to empower small businesses to achieve their full potential and reach new customers by claiming their business online, implementing effective SEO, and building and strengthening their brand...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- PPC
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- Location
- Lehi, Utah
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 14 Projects Listed
Digital Hub Sol is Top-notch Marketing agency in UAE specializes in Website Development, PPC, SEO, and Social Media Management...
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Ras Al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Firestarter SEO helps businesses in Denver and across the country turn visibility into leads, customers, and measurable revenue. Our approach combines proven SEO with visibility across Google, the Local Map Pack, AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Gemini, and wherever customers search next...
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- SEO
- CRO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
We pride ourselves in delivering only the best in website design, SEO, branding, graphic design and more; all under one roof. Creative Web Designs was built with the goal of providing every business whether large or small a visually appealing first impression for their customers that they will love. We have...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- San Antonio, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
Grow Metrix operates as distinguished boutique digital marketing agency, founded on the principle of delivering profound impact through focus engagement. We strategically limit out clients partnerships to a maximum 10, ensuring each receives unparalleled senior-led expertise and deeply customized solutions...
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- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Web Development
- SEO
- Big Data Analytics
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We are a results oriented Google Premier Partner digital marketing agency...
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- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
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- Location
- Vaughan, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We love helping businesses reach their ideal customers in the most effective way possible. We do this through creating well planned out, beautifully designed marketing campaigns.What wakes us up in the morning is the enjoyment we get from helping passionate, ethical individuals grow their businesses...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Valparaiso, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Our single focus is delivering the best digital marketing services. Our clients are the proof, as we consistently deliver outstanding results and exceptional support...
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- SEO
- Video Production
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Bucharest, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
AdsRole is one of the top digital marketing companies, offering complete digital marketing solutions designed to elevate your online presence and drive business growth. Our services include Search Engine Marketing (SEM), Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Social Media Marketing (SMM), Google Ads Mana...
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- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We are Connelly Partners, an independent, full-service ad agency spanning hubs in Boston, Dublin and Vancouver...
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- Video Production
- Print Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Advertising
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
// Fueling Growth for Established B2B Brands // Your Marketing Agency Partner in Brand, Search, and Web.VisualFizz is a B2B focused Marketing and Branding Agency in chicago that acts as an extension of your existing team. We take established brands from invisible to indispensable...
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $160/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
For over 25 years, worldwideRiches Web Design and SEO has been delivering high-performance SEO and high-converting website design services. Our company has helped hundreds of businesses get to the next level by growing their business through increased leads and sales...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- PPC
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Cranford, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Digital first full-service marketing agency based in the Midlands. Our collaborative & specialist teams operate under our proprietary Modern Marketing Model to create a customised blend of strategy and tactics for all our client partnerships to clearly define success...
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- Digital Marketing
- Creative Services
- SEO
- PPC
- Branding
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- Location
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
ioVista is a full-service eCommerce development agency renowned for its expertise in creating and building exceptional eCommerce websites on leading platforms like Magento, Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, Yahoo Stores, and WordPress...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 18 Projects Listed
Big Digital Fish is an e-commerce consultancy agency based in London. We create effective bespoke solutions for Amazon sellers...
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- PPC
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
A Full Service Amazon agency managing Seller Central and Vendor Central accounts for brands worldwide. Founded in 2017, we specialize in Amazon PPC advertising, SEO listing optimization, A+ content, Creatives, FBA inventory management, and full account management. Our clients include global brands like...
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- PPC
- Location
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Toronto-based digital solutions provider specializing in custom web development and multicultural marketing. Founded by UofT business graduates and led by Ivy League tech talent, Alstra Solutions offers premium yet cost-effective website design, e-commerce solutions, and digital marketing services. Known for...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- PPC
- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 14 Projects Listed
W3 Group Marketing is a digital marketing agency that helps growth-oriented businesses attract more of your ideal clients, patients or customers. We do this through a variety of marketing strategies, integrated in a way that helps them more powerfully get you a greater return on your marketing investment...
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- Video Marketing
- SEO
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $135/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At FiveRings Marketing, we specialize in helping B2B companies achieve their revenue goals with our go-to market services, tailored to their specific needs...
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- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
iSigma Solutions is a Toronto-based digital solutions agency founded in 2005, delivering high-performance websites, mobile applications, eCommerce platforms, and digital marketing solutions for businesses across North America. It is a one stop shop for your business needs...
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- SEO
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Grimsby, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
Boom Online Marketing is a creative digital marketing agency offering various services to help businesses thrive online...
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- PPC
- UI/UX Design
- Location
- Long Eaton, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Leading Milton Keynes SEO agency, trusted as a results-driven digital marketing agency in Milton Keynes. As a full-service Milton Keynes digital agency, we deliver expert SEO, PPC, web design and social media solutions to help businesses grow. Contact our online marketing agency today...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- WordPress Website Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
Effortlessly scale your online business with curated experts, unbiased monitoring, and a clear path to hyper-growth, leaving behind uncertainties and traditional agency headaches...
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- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce
- PPC
- SEO
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Designitic is a leading player in the fields of Facebook marketing, eCommerce SEO, and Amazon SEO. With a strong track record spanning three years, our core passion revolves around enhancing businesses through exceptional web design and development services...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $2500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 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.
