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Social Media Done Right
We've been web-obsessed since AOL dialup days! 20+ yrs of tech marketing experience with SEO (search engine optimization), social media marketing, graphic design, and professional content writing. We excel in marketing more complex and technical subjects for industrial manufacturing and industry... View Moore Than SEO profile
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- SEO
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- Location
- Clovis, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are on average getting our clients upwards of 300% increase in traffic in less than 30 days
Our company works on a proprietary methodology called GROWTH. This stands for Google relationship optimization + website technical health. Based on aligning our client's interest with Google's. This is what gives us the advantage of delivering results faster than any other agency out there... View all reviews
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- Location
- Bentonville, Arkansas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Digital Marketing Excellence
99Plus IT Solutions is a Content Writing Agency providing SEO friendly content writing for blogs, website content writing & guest blogging... View 99Plus IT Solutions Pvt. Ltd. profile
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
A Full Service Internet Marketing Company
Effective Web Solutions can handle all your online marketing campaigns in and around Vancouver, WA. Our services include: SEO, Pay Per Click, Social Media Marketing, Link Building, Content Marketing, Web Design and So much more! Give us a call today and see how we can improve your online marketing!... View all reviews
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- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
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- Location
- Vancouver, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1/hr
marketingepic.com | Elevate brand awareness, drive traffic & increase revenue.
Epic Marketing is a fun, energetic, professional marketing firm that is committed to integrating progressive advertising and marketing solutions for the benefit and growth of our clients. Our philosophy is that we work very fast and very well at elevating businesses by improving the marketing content and... View all reviews
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- SEO
- Email Marketing
- PPC
- Branding
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- Location
- Sandy, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
More Data, More Sales. Rapid Boost Is A Strategic Marketing & Technology Partner That Helps You Sell
Embracing the powerful combination of technology, design thinking and agility, our award-winning team delivers technology, marketing and communications services that inspire possibility... View Rapid Boost profile
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- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Edmonton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Elevating Your Brand Online
Sky Walker Marketing is based in Sarasota, FL, and specializes in website design, and development, hosting, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Pay Per Click (PPC) ad campaigns, Social Media Marketing (SMM), as well as Email and Direct Mailing campaigns... View all reviews
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Sarasota, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Highly Converting Marketing Strategies
Our team is excessively focused on your return on investment through highly converting marketing strategies that reach your short and long term goals... View all reviews
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- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Sarasota, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Cooking up the Ultimate Results
Digital Broiler specializes in Website Design and SEO Solutions... View Digital Broiler profile
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
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- Location
- Eureka, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Be Wild.
Wildman Web Solutions is a full services digital agency that provides end-to-end technology and marketing solutions to small to medium sized businesses. This includes websites, apps, social media marketing, search engine marketing, SEO, design services, subscription software, custom development, and basic... View all reviews
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- Web Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Lawrence, Kansas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Transforming Solutions Creatively
Creative Website Studios is a digital agency that strives to deliver up-to-snuff outcome for each of our services. From the outset, we have learned that picking up the fast pace is more than crucial to dispense a pleasant experience to the customers... View Creative Website Studios portfolio | View all reviews
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- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Spherexx.com is a full-service ad agency and software development firm offering a wide selection of professional services... View all reviews
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- PPC
- Advertising
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- Location
- Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $135/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Digital Story Telling
All inclusive social media services to tell your story online.Byter is a Digital Marketing and Social Media Agency that can help your business get noticed by the right people.It doesn’t matter where you are, or the shape and size of your business, we can transform the way you communicate and make sure... View Byter profile
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- Social Media Marketing
- Video Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Navigate with confidence
Sonar Digital offers clients a new approach to digital marketing, advertising, SEO and analytics... View all reviews
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Advertising
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- Location
- Portland, Maine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
Transparent, meaningful & impactful results is our true north!
Websites That Sell is an SEO company operating and servicing all of the Australia and to our clients globally. We specialise in SEO services from local and national to international market. Whether it is one-time analysis, foundational campaign or ongoing, we've got you covered... View all reviews
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Sunshine Coast, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
An honest online marketing agency located in Vancouver, British Columbia
You deserve a partner in marketing that will help you to connect with your customers in ways that matter. Snaptech Marketing provides online marketing strategies and services, from search marketing to web development, that help your business meet its goals... View all reviews
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- SEO
- eCommerce
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Fueling Your Online Presence
We help businesses of all sizes to become the dominant authority in their industry by implementing customized marketing strategies designed to nurture growth and increase sales... View all reviews
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- Advertising
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Kelowna, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Strategies, Resources and Services for Online Lead Generation
We educate, inspire and assist you in generating more leads in the weeks and months ahead. Our focus is on digital marketing (aka online marketing) and we share strategies on how to: rank on search engines (SEO & SEM); Online Advertising (Google AdWords, Facebook Ads, Display Ads, Banner Ads; Social Media;... View all reviews
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- Video Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
100% Money Back Guarantee & FREE Consultations
We are a one stop tech shop (15+ tech services). We are one of the few tech companies in the country that offers a 100% Money Back Guarantee, No long term contracts and can help get you Free Google Advertising!We work with a ton of small businesses, non-profit and corporate companies. We recently signed... View all reviews
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Video Production
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- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
All Industrial, All The Time!
For over 30 years, The Rico Group has been working with a diverse clientele, from manufacturing big leagues to small mom and pop businesses, and everything in between. It is this type of exposure that allows The Rico Group to continuously fine-tune innovative solutions. The Rico Group incorporates custom web... View The Rico Group profile
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- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- SEO
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- Location
- Calabasas, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
GROW YOUR TRAFFIC, LEADS & REVENUE!
We help struggling, frustrated business owners innovate their business and separate themselves from the competition. Leaving your business the only logical choice in the eyes of your ideal customers. Show up locally and organically... View all reviews
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Reno, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Digital Marketing That’s Fruitful.
We take a holistic approach to inbound marketing, designing a perfect plan of action for your business’ needs. Is your marketing fruitful? Ripen Digital is a full service digital marketing agency in beautiful Guilford, Connecticut. We serve our clients by specializing in inbound marketing, including search... View Ripen Digital profile
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Guilford, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Helping Business owners navigate the challenging online marketing landscape.
We specialize in Web Design, Local Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Pay per Click Marketing, and Online Reputation Marketing... View JTek Resources profile
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- Social Media Marketing
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- PPC
- SEO
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- Location
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Keeping SEO Simple
Superstar SEO is a globally recognized SEO services, training, software, and consulting agency with a decade of history of providing business around the globe the highest quality digital marketing solutions in the industry... View all reviews
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- SEO
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- Digital Services
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- Location
- Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Ignite your business online
We're a Bristol-based digital agency that works with UK small businesses to design, build, optimise and promote high-performing websites that turn visitors into customers... without breaking the bank!... View all reviews
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Bristol, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We Put Your Website to Work.
We are a small digital marketing agency specializing in helping small to mid-size businesses thrive. We have over 15 years of experience in digital marketing, including work for very large national brands and small businesses such as law firms. We support small businesses and love to help them flourish... View all reviews
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Advertising
- SEO
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- Location
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
More than a digital agency - we're a partner
R9 Digital Marketing and Consulting is here to help with your digital needs. From creating Facebook ad campaigns, Google search campaigns, SEO, building a website that works on the front end and back end, we are here for you... View R9 Digital Marketing & Consulting profile
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- SEO
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Brampton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Full service eCommerce agency specializing in Magento, SEO, Paid & Social Media!... View all reviews
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- SEO
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
Award Winning Digital Marketing Agency
Knock Knock Digital is an award-winning digital marketing agency that helps businesses grow online. Were a qualified team of experts specializing in SEO, PPC, website design and development, and social media marketing. Our mission is to provide our clients with world-class digital marketing services that... View Search Schematic profile
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- PPC
- SEO
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- Location
- Windsor, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Driving Your Business Growth
We are business development specialists. Using the latest marketing technology, we help our B2B & professional service clients get high-quality appointments each month with their ideal clients... View all reviews
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
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- Location
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Digital Marketing Agency Melbourne
Melbourne based Digital Marketing Agency specialising in Google Ads and SEO Services... View Dizian profile
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- SEO
- CRO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Take Your Business to the Next Level.
We look for inspiration in the needs of our clients. Every product we create, is built to solve the problems of our customers. We listen to our clients... View all reviews
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
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- Location
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Bold Strategies, Measurable Results
Hexcode Marketing is a marketing agency specializing in brand management, Content Marketing, SEO, Digital Advertising, Web Design and Development, Print Design, Digital Advertising, and Videography... View all reviews
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Wichita, Kansas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Create .Inform. Engage
Stratedia is a team of designers, developers, writers, marketers, and problem solvers, who work together to make websites beautiful and successful. We plan websites based on what people are searching for. We design websites that users love and share. We promote websites and get them to the top of search... View all reviews
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- SEO
- Web Design
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Hartford, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Time to Get Faster, Smarter, Stronger.
At Rizen, we are devoted to fueling growth and success for businesses all over. We offer a comprehensive suite of services that far exceed the traditional roles of marketing, design, or sales – each working together in concert to build your business into an unstoppable force... View Rizen Corp. profile
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Winning Human Connections in the Digital World
Our team of digital marketing specialists believes in the power of social media to turn mid-market brands into market leaders. With expertise spanning analytics and ad campaigns, we can create unbeatable strategies that promote brand loyalty and engagement. From envelope pushers to big thinkers, we make it... View Chatterkick profile
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- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Sioux City, Iowa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
THE NEXT EVOLUTION OF THE DIGITAL AGENCY
Rocket55 is a full-service digital agency, serving as a guide for our clients as they wade through today’s murky marketing landscape. We have built the know-how and team of experts to not just offer digital services, but to be the best at each that we do... View all reviews
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Eden Prairie, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Digital Solutions That Go Above And Beyond
For more than a decade, Web Bureau has been helping our clients blaze new trails in digital marketing. We take them higher and further than they ever expected to go, giving them the perfect blend of innovation and expertise for success... View Web Bureau profile
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Belfast, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Dominate the Lucrative Digital World
SC Digital provides businesses with personalized support to help them reach their business goals and outclass the competition in today's dynamic digital market. We are dedicated to helping our clients succeed by providing real, human insights on how they can maximize their potential... View all reviews
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- CRO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Portsmouth, New Hampshire
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Your Digital Presence, Amplified.
Amplify media + marketing is a one-stop shop for all your international advertising needs, from extensive campaigns to small personal touches. We tap into technology's power by utilizing data and analytics in real-time, so clients can make decisions with maximum impact on the spot! Our award-winning team... View Amplify Media + Marketing profile
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- SEO
- Content Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- McAllen, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Helping you reach the right audience
INK Media is an international SEO agency that has achieved proven results in various countries and sectors. Our multi-lingual team is able to quickly and efficiently scale enterprise-level SEO campaigns. At INK, we bring together a seasoned team of marketers with experience ranging from early-stage projects... View all reviews
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- Content Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Stamford, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Elevating Your Business
With a unique blend of business growth and strategic marketing knowledge, Digital Spades' services range from helping startups to established SMEs & micro merchants grow. Experience working with various industries such as eCommerce, fashion brands, telecoms sports mobile industry and SaaS has allowed these... View Digital Spades profile
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- Branding
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- Location
- Scottsdale, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We Drive Growth & Profitability
VOGLIO is a performance marketing agency to help you reach your business goals. From SEM, PPC and SEO all the way through reporting & web development expertise, our team will empower you with powerful solutions to conquer any challenges on your path toward success!... View VOGLIO Digital Marketing profile
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We Help You Get There
Grofuse is a digital growth agency located in Derry/Londonderry that provides comprehensive solutions to drive business growth. The company creates software to improve processes, develops web platforms to boost sales and implements marketing campaigns to fuel growth. We take pride in providing professional... View all reviews
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- PPC
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Dublin, Ireland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Bringing your business to life online.
We at Crunchy Digital take pride in having an eye for excellent digital marketing, and we are constantly working to put new strategies into practice to deliver successful results for each client... View Crunchy Digital profile
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Web Development
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
See Only Growth Of Your Company
We have assisted businesses in expanding from locally based to regional, national, and international levels... View Remi 360 Solutions profile
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- Email Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Peterborough, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Data-Driven Solutions In Digital Marketing
We are a team of talented, laser-focused experts in digital marketing who provide unmatched customer service and data-driven outcomes... View all reviews
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- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- PPC
- CRO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Launch Your Growth with GROKKETSHIP
GROKKETSHIP is the perfect launchpad for ambitious business leaders who want to unlock their true potential and take their venture to new heights. Whether it's through our book summary, Fractional CMO or Business Model Canvas – we use Lean Startup methodology to craft breakthrough solutions that can help... View GROKKETSHIP profile
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- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- CRO
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- Location
- Smyrna, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Be Visible. Be Relevant
To stay ahead of our rapidly changing world, it is essential that business owners have a digital marketing team they can rely on. Our company Charu Interactive proudly opened its doors in 2013 to do just this - provide quality service for only select clients. We bring strategy, expertise, innovation and... View all reviews
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- SEO
- CRO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
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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.