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SmartSites
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.AI LeaderRecognized for strong visibility across AI-powered search and answer engines.Think Web. Think Smart. Partner With the #1 Rated Digital Marketing Agency.
SmartSites is known for elevating online visibility through advanced search engine strategies. Our powerful insights optimize results across every digital marketing campaign, blending organic growth techniques with innovative content tactics to drive sustained engagement and measurable success...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
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SmartSites Reviews & Testimonials

Digital Services Review from Paloma Anguiano
Overall I feel very confident working with Patrizia and Darius from Smart Site, they have given us clear explanations and accompanied us throughout the process for the growth of the brand. The attention to us is very fast and they advise us in an adequate way.

Digital Services Review from Brianna Porter
SmartSites impressed me from day one. They are knowledgable, kind, and most importantly keep things simple and streamlined so that even an SEO-newb like me can understand. Tiffany and Luna are my main points of contact and they are especially great! I would recommend to anyone looking for an agency to really take their website and digital presence to the next level.

PPC Review from Jim Curry
At first, a survey was conducted to gather company background, product information, target markets, etc. Next, accounts were established on various Google Business platforms, social media, etc. Then SmartSites created the ads and campaigns, and we were off and running in just a few weeks.
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HigherVisibility
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.5-Time SEO Agency of the Year. [Named 2024 SEO Agency of the Year by Search Engine Land]
HigherVisibility runs SEO through its proprietary Targeted Growth System®, a framework that starts with buyer intent, competitive gaps, and business objectives before keyword selection begins. The SEO company increasingly positions AI search visibility alongside traditional rankings...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Advertising
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
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HigherVisibility Reviews & Testimonials

SEO Review from Michael Brumleve
We have used HigherVisibility now going on 3 years. Our SEO rankings and eCommerce sales have been fantastic over that time span. More than I could [have] anticipated. This team knows what they are doing in the complex SEO and PPC world and are a huge asset to us. 3 years ago, we had basically 0 online presence. Now, we are consistently ranking #1 on Google for our best-selling products. (Verified via email)

SEO Review from Jason Lewin
Have been working with [HigherVisibility] for years, and the quality of their work just keeps getting better. Always there when you need them. Would definitely recommend! (Verified via email)

Digital Marketing Review from Ed Stephens III
HigherVisibility provided solutions to our problems. They are reliable and effective. We love working with Gracie. You can’t beat stellar customer service.
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All ReviewsTekRevol is a globally recognized digital innovation company with 10 years of experience delivering high-impact mobile applications, AI-powered software, and scalable digital products. Every engagement begins with a clear roadmap, defined KPIs, and a commitment to measurable business outcomes...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- AI Development
- Staff Augmentation
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 46 Projects Listed
Amsive is a data-driven performance marketing agency that enhances marketing ROI through innovative customer acquisition and engagement solutions...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Direct Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Bolingbrook, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed

97 Switch
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.97 Switch is an award-winning Chicago and Portland digital marketing agency that specializes in marketing, web design and strategy...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
Brief Overview: Boost your website authority with powerful link-building services from Stan Ventures. With 15+ years of expertise, they provide high-quality, manual outreach backlinks for sustainable SEO growth...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
At SBO Buzz, we are focused on supporting small business owners. Our goal is to help businesses that don't have big budgets and want to maximize value and impact. We work with small businesses of all sizes and have expertise with franchises and medical/dental/chiro/podiatry practices...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
SITE IT NOW is a leading AI-driven SEO and web development agency specializing in custom websites, mobile apps, digital marketing, and secure hosting. We help businesses rank higher, get discovered in AI search, generate more leads, and accelerate growth...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- SEO
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
SEO Design Chicago is a full-service digital marketing agency based in Chicago, offering expertise in SEO, on-page SEO, hospitality SEO, web design, paid media, analytics, and consulting services...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- PPC
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
Sixth City Marketing taps into the vast potential of your website to improve your online presence. Through our unique hands-on approach, we listen, understand, and then act, ensuring you get optimal results and ROI. See what our data-driven marketing services can do for your business today...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Verve Marketing Group award-winning creative and strategic marketing agency based in Chicago...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
WebRocket Digital is based in the Chicago area and offers digital marketing and creative services to local businesses, franchises and enterprise clients...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Geneve, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
BUZZZ is a revenue-driven digital marketing agency helping businesses grow through data-driven marketing strategies, AI-powered SEO, and performance-focused advertising. Our team builds full funnel marketing systems that increase visibility, generate qualified leads, and scale revenue...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Windy City Web Solutions is a premier web design and development agency based in Chicago. We craft custom, high-performing websites engineered to convert visitors into loyal clients. From custom web application development to search engine optimization (SEO), we deliver clean, scalable digital experiences...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Identity Start is a creative studio in Crystal Lake, Illinois that handles a company's whole visual identity in one place: custom websites, logos and brand guidelines, commercial photography, video production, drone footage, and motion graphics. We work with local and regional businesses across the Chicago...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Video Production
- Logo Design
- Branding
- SEO
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- Location
- Crystal Lake, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Flexsin is a certified Microsoft application development partner, known for its leading ASP.NET development services. Our team, based in India, is dedicated to delivering flexible, reliable, and customized web and enterprise applications that meet the unique needs of each enterprise...
Top Services:
- DevOps Consulting
- VR/AR
- Software Development
- Digital Marketing
- IT Services
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Logixtec helps brands realize their full e-commerce potential. With a team of strategists, analysts, and marketing experts, they create data-driven solutions designed to accelerate online sales and drive sustainable growth...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Real FiG Advertising + Marketing is an award-winning marketing agency with two offices in Chicago, IL and Denver, CO. As your one-stop shop for all of your marketing needs, we specialize in a wide variety of digital and traditional forms of marketing including website design, search engine optimization, brand...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Market Research
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Precision Digital Marketing is a results-focused digital marketing agency that helps businesses grow their online presence through data-driven strategies, combining SEO, digital advertising, and innovative marketing solutions to drive measurable performance...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Location
- Schaumburg, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $56/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
BuizFinance Marketing Agency is a Chicago-based local SEO agency helping Chicago businesses improve online visibility and attract high-quality local leads. We focus on Chicago local search optimization, Google Business Profile management, and location-based SEO strategies that help businesses rank higher...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Alias is a hospitality & hotel marketing agency providing social media marketing, photography, videography, SEO & more to boutique & big name hotels nationwide...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Video Production
- Branding
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Deerfield, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Excal Design is a Chicago based branding and digital marketing agency. Our services include Branding, Web Design, SEO, Digital marketing, Experience Design and Advisory...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Design Services
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Waivium builds custom websites and SEO systems for established manufacturers, skilled trades, and family-owned businesses, structuring each site as a sales tool with product pages, conversion paths, and industry-specific keyword research. The veteran-owned, Wix Studio Certified and SEMrush Certified agency's...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Rock Falls, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At BRXTN MKTG, you get more than just marketing, you get a dedicated partner invested in your brands success. With the freedom of one-time project bundles or commitment free monthly memberships for on-going support. BRXTN MKTG is here to ensure your business thrives...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- Design Services
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Marion, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Eagles Media is a U.S.-based digital marketing and SEO agency offering comprehensive SEO, AI-driven search optimization, and results-focused marketing solutions. The company supports businesses across all 50 states and international markets, helping both local and global brands enhance their online presence...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Orland Park, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Digital Cyber Nation (DCN) is your one-stop solution for all things digital, offering services from logo design to advanced software development. We blend creativity, technology, and innovation to deliver customized solutions for businesses worldwide...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Aurora, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Link Creative is your digital growth partner. We are bridging the gap between complex strategies and personable brands. We aim to give our clients the resources and feeling of an in-house marketing department with the structure and approach of an agency...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Web Development
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Growth Naavik is an AI-powered digital marketing agency committed to helping businesses achieve sustainable and measurable growth in the digital world. By combining advanced AI technologies with data-driven marketing strategies, the company delivers end-to-end solutions including SEO, lead generation, paid...
Top Services:
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Chicago-based, owner-led agency for businesses that want more customers, not just a prettier website. We audit first, then build only what moves the needle: fast custom sites engineered for search, plus monthly growth plans across SEO, content, and local. The founder reviews every deliverable. Clear pricing...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
99 MPH is a small web design and marketing studio in Naperville, Illinois, run by Robin, who spent 25 years in IT and engineering before starting it. We build fast, secure websites for small businesses and do the marketing that brings in customers: SEO, paid ads and social media. Prices are published, nothing...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- SEO
- AEO
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- Location
- Naperville, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Crux is a dynamic, woman-owned Creative and Marketing Agency, dedicated to sculpting brand identities and crafting engaging strategies. Specializing in interactive experiences, digital communications, and immersive environments, Crux ensures clients forge lasting connections with their target audiences...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Design Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Scott Labz LLC is an independent analytics and digital consultancy based in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois, working under a Measure, Build, Improve framework. Services span analytics implementation, data validation and reporting, custom web and application development, systems integration, and advertising...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Peoria, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Ruteappz is an IT consulting and software development company dedicated to creating and transforming products, services, and enterprises. Our goal is to drive business growth both today and in the future by leveraging innovative solutions and cutting-edge technology...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
- Show more
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
With 20+ years of experience, Atvantiq has been a trusted leader in delivering innovative solutions across mobile and web application development, UI/UX Design, full-stack systems, Telecom, AI/ML, Gen AI, blockchain and crypto platforms, as well as DevOps and security-focused architectures...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Cybersecurity
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- HR Outsourcing
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $22/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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