1001 W. 31st Street, Suite 100, Downers Grove, Illinois 60515, United States
Straight North Overview
Number of Employees
100 - 249
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Average Hourly Rate
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Year Founded
1997
Formed in 1997, Straight North is a full-service internet marketing company specializing in SEO, PPC, website design and development, email marketing and graphic design. With 100+ full-time, in house employees, we help B2B and B2C companies of all sizes generate sales leads and e-commerce revenue in the lucrative but highly competitive online marketing space.
Our consistently strong results and high client retention rate come from our collaborative business style, technical expertise, deep experience in multiple verticals, team-based campaign execution, transparent reporting and unwavering focus on maximizing client ROI.
Our consistently strong results and high client retention rate come from our collaborative business style, technical expertise, deep experience in multiple verticals, team-based campaign execution, transparent reporting and unwavering focus on maximizing client ROI.
Straight North Services
Areas of Expertise
- Branding Expertise
- Digital Marketing Expertise
- PPC Expertise
- SEO Expertise
- Social Media Expertise
Branding Expertise
Branding Expertise
- B2B Branding
- Brand Design
- Brand Messaging
- Brand Strategy
Digital Marketing Expertise
Digital Marketing Expertise
- B2B
- B2C
- SEM
PPC Expertise
PPC Expertise
- Bing
- Google Ads
- YouTube
SEO Expertise
SEO Expertise
- Link Building
- Local Optimization
- On-Page Optimization
- SEO Consulting
Social Media Expertise
Social Media Expertise
- Social Media Consulting
Client Types
- Startups
- Small Businesses
- Enterprise / Corporate
Straight North Portfolio
- B2BLead Volume Through The Roof
- SEOFrom Google #6 to #1
- SEODynamic Improvement in Leads, Traffic, Rankings
- SEODouble-Digit Gains in Traffic and Leads
- SEOProducing Growth in Leads and Revenue
- PPCLeveraging AI for a Solid Increase in Conversions
- Digital MarketingRankings and Conversions Take Off
- B2BMultiple Projects - Five Star Reviews
- Digital MarketingTraffic and Conversions Continue to Soar
- Local Optimization#1 Rankings - When It Counts
- Web DesignNew Website Generates Unexpected Up-selling Opportunities
- PPCGrove Dental Associates - PPC Case Study
- Web DesignAcieta - Website Case Study
- Web DesignEarthwise Environmental - Website Case Study
- PPCPro Stock Hockey - PPC Case Study
- Web DesignGo Fan Yourself - Website Case Study
- SEORevPart - SEO Case Study
- SEOPremiere Works - SEO Case Study
Straight North Reviews
Submit a review- SEO for Electrical Products SupplierProject Type: SEOReview Date: 1 December, 2022The SEO efforts by Straight North have significantly improved the client’s brand awareness. The client has seen a 70% increase in website traffic and a 233% increase in conversions. Their support has led to more qualified inbound leads and increased revenue. They're also fantastic communicators.Rating:
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The SEO efforts by Straight North have significantly improved the client’s brand awareness. The client has seen a 70% increase in website traffic and a 233% increase in conversions. Their support has led to more qualified inbound leads and increased revenue. They're also fantastic communicators. - Work Quality:
- SEO Support for Experiential Marketing AgencyProject Type: SEOReview Date: 26 November, 2022They have a wide variety of in-house talent, which has proven to be beneficial.Rating:
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- SEM Support & Web Design for Pipeline Service ProviderProject Type: Web DesignReview Date: 22 November, 2022They’ve been willing to learn about the niche industry and offer an attentive project management style to ensure that they deliver the best results.Rating:
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- SEM Support for Confection Retail BrandProject Type: SEOReview Date: 18 November, 2022Scaling up and down to accommodate the seasonal market, the team’s flexibility has contributed to two years of record sales performance. Their ability to understand the needs and unique operational style of the business allowed them to provide the account an appropriate amount of attention.Rating:
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Scaling up and down to accommodate the seasonal market, the team’s flexibility has contributed to two years of record sales performance. Their ability to understand the needs and unique operational style of the business allowed them to provide the account an appropriate amount of attention. - Work Quality:
- SEM for Full-Service Water Treatment ProviderProject Type: PPCReview Date: 14 November, 2022The quality of their work has been excellent.Rating:
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- Web Redesign & Digital Marketing for Chemical ManufacturerProject Type: Web DesignReview Date: 10 November, 2022Straight North's services have improved EnviroTech's Google rankings and generated more leads. Both the internal team and customers appreciated the professional-looking and easy-to-use website. The team responded quickly, offering detailed monthly reports and giving valuable advice. (Verified via email)Rating:
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Straight North's services have improved EnviroTech's Google rankings and generated more leads. Both the internal team and customers appreciated the professional-looking and easy-to-use website. The team responded quickly, offering detailed monthly reports and giving valuable advice. (Verified via email) - Work Quality:
- Web Development for In-Patient Behavioral Health CenterProject Type: Website DevelopmentReview Date: 5 November, 2022Legacy was pleased with all of its interactions with Straight North, whose quality of work was outstanding. (Verified via email)Rating:
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Legacy was pleased with all of its interactions with Straight North, whose quality of work was outstanding. (Verified via email) - Work Quality:
- SEM Support for Water Treatment ProviderProject Type: SEOReview Date: 31 October, 2022Qualified leads increased due to Straight North’s skilled expertise. Their communication style was also noteworthy. Customers can expect a transparent and professional partnership.Rating:
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Qualified leads increased due to Straight North’s skilled expertise. Their communication style was also noteworthy. Customers can expect a transparent and professional partnership. - Work Quality:
- SEO & Digital Marketing for Custom Sign Design CompanyProject Type: SEOReview Date: 27 October, 2022They're an SEO company that truly cares about their clients.Rating:
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They're an SEO company that truly cares about their clients. - Work Quality:
- Digital Marketing for Rubber Mulch CompanyProject Type: Digital MarketingReview Date: 24 October, 2022They make sure we’re getting a cost-effective ROI for the advertising dollars we spend.Rating:
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Straight North Team Bios
- Brad ShorrDirector of Content StrategyBrad Shorr is the Director of Content Strategy at Straight North. He has more than 25 years of sales and marketing experience. Brad is a skilled content strategist, social media marketer and SEO copywriter. Throughout his career, he's been featured on top online publications, including Moz & Forbes.
- David DuerrChairman & Chief Executive OfficerDavid Duerr has extensive business experience as a successful entrepreneur, senior manager and venture capitalist. His primary focus has been in the marketing services industry and with high growth business models. He has significant experience in the areas of strategy, operational management.
- Kevin DuffyPresident, Chief Creative OfficerA self-motivated entrepreneur, Kevin has experience working with multinational companies, local startups and everything in between. He has helped to guide the marketing, creative direction and strategic development of hundreds of companies in a wide variety of industries.
- Joseph CahillChief Strategy OfficerAs Straight Norths Chief Strategy Officer, Joe Cahill provides business leadership and strategy development for our company and clientele. He has an extensive background in entrepreneurial guidance, marketing, sales, product planning and operations management.
- Aaron WittersheimChief Operating OfficerAs Chief Operating Officer at Straight North, Aarons focus is on Internet marketing services, website service and technology. He provides a critical link between technology and strategic Internet marketing by ensuring that the agency maintains the technical efficiency.
- Ian StevensonVice President, SalesIan brings 10 years of ground-up Internet marketing experience to his leadership role in directing Straight Norths new business acquisition activities. His thorough understanding of real-world marketing challenges enables him to take a consultative approach with prospective clients.
Straight North Clients
- Pro Stock Hockey
- BluePay
- Grove Dental Associates