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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
- PPC
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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
DigitalEffex provides a comprehensive range of creative web services and business solutions. From professional web hosting, design, and development to strategic marketing and enterprise management, we help elevate your online presence and drive growth...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Managed Services
- SEO
- Logo Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Pace, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
With a global presence and offices in India, Dubai, Canada, and USA, we help organizations and entrepreneurs from various domains and industry verticals to solve specific industry challenges and be ready for the future dominated by mobile apps...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Noida, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
Janszen Media builds partnerships with companies that want effective web and digital solutions. We develop custom strategies and solutions around client goals and business objectives. From day one we have been focused on results, building websites that deliver more online traffic, conversions, better user...
Top Services:
- eCommerce
- Email Marketing
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Columbus, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a digital marketing agency dedicated to elevating a brands online presence through our digital marketing solutions for businesses...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- PPC
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Cremorne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
Full Blast Creative is an award-winning, full-service Calgary marketing agency. We offer a broad range of online marketing services including: web design, web development, e-commerce development, social media marketing, SEO & SEM services, and email marketing...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Web Development
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Calgary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $135/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
AVX develops ROI-focused custom marketing strategies that deliver results and leverage data to consistently improve campaign performance...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Addison, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
North Shore Digital is an award-winning digital marketing agency based out of North Vancouver, BC. We are experts in lead generation, Google Ads, SEO, and ROI analytics for landscapers, home services, construction, health practices and private schools...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- PPC
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- North Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Madcraft
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Madcraft is a global digital agency specializing in web development, eCommerce, SEO, and performance marketing. With a deeply knowledgeable global team, we help businesses scale through data-driven strategies, UX-focused design, and cutting-edge technology to drive measurable growth...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
With an aim to leverage in the digital marketing world we as digital experts in SEO, Social Media, Paid Ads and more have been providing quality digital marketing services to our clients...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Manila, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
You're in the market for a growth marketing agency? We're Upthrust, and we know what it takes to get you results. Our team comes from successful brands and startups. and as an organization, we have always focused on producing clear results and marketing ROI. If that sounds like something you need, then let's...
Top Services:
- PPC
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Product Design
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Ready to be the next small business success story? With consistent leads coming in, you can focus on growing your business and hitting your goals. Succeeding Small is proud to be your partner as a small business digital marketing agency. Through web design, SEO, and PPC, we can get you that success...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We're a search-led, performance marketing agency that brings genuine passion, expertise and joined-up digital thinking to every brand we work with...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
SEO/Ads agency that acts like a bolt on to your business. Allows you to have specialised Google support, without the training of staff, costs of full-timers, and , flexibility to work short term or long term...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- Advertising
- Direct Marketing
- CRO
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- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
BlackTruck Media + Marketing is a digial marketing and SEO agency focused on improving websites to preform better for search and users...
Top Services:
- PPC
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Location
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
As a people-first marketing agency, Cowire achieves measurable online growth for ambitious entrepreneurs by focusing on what really works...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Advertising
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Boortmeerbeek, Belgium
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
TOYBER is a CRO, Web Analytics, and Performance-focused Digital Marketing Agency. We love data, and at TOYBER, we make our decisions on facts rather than opinions, so whether you're searching for a CRO audit or a team of smart marketers, go no further. We are a troubleshooting digital marketing agency that...
Top Services:
- CRO
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Advertising
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- Location
- Modi'in-Maccabim-Re'ut, Israel
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
We at Glush take great pleasure in the fact that we are a full-service agency. We are familiar with the ever-shifting landscape of the digital world, and we work hard to keep one step ahead of the competition in order to secure the success of our customers. We provide a variety of services, such as Graphic...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
ibay is a full-service digital agency that delivers strategic, data-driven solutions across the entire digital landscape. We're passionate about crafting exceptional experiences and driving measurable results. Known for our excellence in execution, we're dedicated to creating outstanding outcomes for every...
Top Services:
- Design Services
- Digital Strategy
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We are a Social Media, Public Relations, and Digital Marketing firm created in 2012 by entrepreneurs with more than ten years of online expertise. After more than ten years and with a staff of over 30 workers, Kooperativa 2.0 is now a full-service agency capable of meeting all of our customers' communication...
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- PPC
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
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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
Four Dots is an independent premier digital marketing agency with over a decade of expertise in crafting and executing bespoke multi-channel performance-driven marketing strategies.Research, Create, Launch, Optimize, Meet & Exceed...
Top Services:
- PPC
- SEO
- Location
- Belgrade, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Your reliable digital marketing partner who will provide the necessary results. We ensure constant attraction of new customers and sustainable development of your business. Performance & Brandformance marketing...
Top Services:
- PPC
- SEO
- Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Oleg works professionally in SEO marketing, including the setup and maintenance of contextual advertising in Yandex.Direct and targeted advertising in myTarget. The task is appealing for long-term projects with a consistent workload. The task is appealing for long-term projects with a consistent workload...
Top Services:
- PPC
- SEO
- Location
- Smolensk, Russia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
ADM is a performance marketing agency specializing in eCommerce and healthcare. Our approach is centered on client success, underpinned by our extensive knowledge, transparency, and experience...
Top Services:
- Media Buying
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
Smartlinks SEO Company, based in Niagara, Canada, is a top-rated digital marketing and SEO agency focusing on delivering effective results...
Top Services:
- PPC
- Location
- St. Catharines, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Based in the heart of New York City, our Amazon PPC agency specializes in driving unparalleled growth for brands through expert pay-per-click advertising. Managing over $450 million in annual PPC sales, we leverage cutting-edge strategies and data-driven insights to optimize campaigns, boost visibility, and...
Top Services:
- PPC
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Mystique Brand Communications is a Toronto-based brand-first growth agency helping small businesses clarify their message, strengthen their digital presence, and attract better customers through branding, websites, SEO, lead generation, and marketing strategy...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Web Design
- SEO
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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
Creative Mindworks is a Miami-based marketing, web and AI agency, in business since 1998. We help brands grow through branding, websites, SEO and AI search, paid media, social media, PR and AI video, with deep experience in real estate, healthcare, hospitality and restaurants...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce Development
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 13 Projects Listed
Using a proven process to deliver digital excellence, this Panama-based marketing agency is 100% digitally driven. Despite Tomorrow Digital's focus on tomorrow's technology, they still combine tangible, real-world methods with advanced digital strategies to enhance any brand. At Tomorrow Digital, content is...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Services
- PPC
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Panama City, Panama
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
A premiere web design, development and marketing agency based in Austin, Texas focusing on building business life cycles...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- WordPress Website Design
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Our digital marketing services can play a critical role in ensuring the overall success of your marketing goals, as the percentage of active internet consumers is growing continuously in the digital space...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Marsden Marketing is an award-winning B2B full-service digital marketing agency delivering strategy, branding, content and demand generation programs that drive revenue growth. Serving clients worldwide, we are a Salesforce/Pardot Partner and the premier HubSpot Partner based in Atlanta...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We start with how your business works.Platforms come second...
Top Services:
- PPC
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Location
- Carlton, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We design and develop 100% custom websites to meet your unique needs. Our services include Web Design, Development, SEO, and Google Ads management. Instead of blowhard, we let our client's success stories speak for us. Before finalizing top pick agency for your project, schedule a 30 min meeting with us...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- PPC
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- California, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Orange Dice Solutions, a web design company based in Kerala, India, boasts a decade of industry experience and maintains a branch office in Ajman, UAE. With a strong foothold in both locations, we specialise in delivering cutting-edge web design solutions to clients worldwide...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Kochi, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 32 Projects Listed
Webtek is a full service digital marketing agency in Salt Lake City, Utah that specializes in SEO, PPC, web design & devlopment. We help businesses of all sizes generate more traffic, leads and revenue online through growth-focused digital marketing strategies...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- Web Development
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- Location
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Top-rated SEO firm providing search engine optimization, digital marketing, and reputation management...
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- SEO
- Web Development
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Robbinsville Township, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Traffick Media was founded on transparency and execution. From a data-driven approach to innovative strategies, our focus is delivering for our clients - every single time. We pride ourselves on providing value in everything we do, creating lasting relationships with the incredible brands we work with...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Vital Design is a leading digital marketing agency of skilled, passionate professionals. We specialize in website development, eCommerce, SEO, paid advertising, inbound and content marketing, plus video and webinar production to deliver impactful solutions for our clients...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- PPC
- eCommerce
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Portsmouth, New Hampshire
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
We help ambitious brands expand into new markets through performance-driven marketing. From SEO and paid media to localized strategies, we're your growth partner for scaling internationally...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
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- Location
- Porto, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
GMCI Creative is a full-service digital, print, web, video and experiental marketing and design agency that has been in Chicagoland since 1991. GMCI is a Certified Woman Owned Business. DUNS # 114578276. Cage ID 8FAF3...
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- Branding
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Elgin, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We are a Lancaster, Pennsylvania-based digital marketing firm that uses powerful design, compelling content, thoughtful functionality, and proven internet marketing techniques to improve our clients' site rankings, traffic, and lead generation...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Conestoga, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We are a creative design studio helping global eCommerce and lifestyle brands shine through impactful visuals. From Amazon content and branding to marketing materials and digital graphics, we craft designs that not only look stunning but drive real results...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Print Design
- Package Design
- PPC
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
LGG Media manages paid media across Google, Meta and Microsoft Advertising for businesses spending $100K+ a month. Every engagement starts with attribution, before a single campaign launches. We manage more than $100M in annual ad spend for clients in Canada and the US. No annual contracts...
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- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Media Buying
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Ottawa, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
MuteSix excels in Real-Time Performance Snapchat Marketing. With a billion dollars in trackable revenue, our data-driven studio offers a full-service approach for next-gen brands and market leaders across various industries. Join us in crafting seamless customer experiences...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Graphic Design
- PPC
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
Founded in 2023, Red Gecko Agency is a digital marketing firm headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with an additional office in Houston, Texas. The agency specializes in creating tailored digital solutions that empower brands to achieve their unique goals...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- PPC
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- Location
- Columbus, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a results-driven digital marketing agency located in Tampa, FL. Our mission is to help businesses thrive online with high-impact SEO, Google Ads, web design, and local marketing strategies. Your investment matters, and we make sure it works hard to deliver measurable results...
Top Services:
- PPC
- Web Design
- SEO
- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Consult PRs consultative approach with clients stems from our corporate culture that thrives on educating clients on what's possible on the internet, with needs-based solutions and world class customer service at the heart of our firm. We are more than just consultants...we seek to become your strategic...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- SEO
- Web Development
- PPC
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- Location
- Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 13 Projects Listed
Ciphers Digital Marketing is your go-to partner for innovative online solutions. Specializing in SEO, PPC, Google Ads, and social media management, we drive measurable results and elevate your brand's digital presence. Our expert team tailors strategies to boost engagement, traffic, and ROI, ensurin...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- CRO
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Gilbert, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 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.
