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Esparza is an Albuquerque advertising agency that was founded in 2001 by principal Del Esparza... View all reviews
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- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
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Full-service digital marketing agency that guarantees consistent sales growth... View all reviews
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- Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- $50/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
Websites and marketing that convert into sales
Kickstart your marketing journey with our websites, SEO, PPC and social media services... View all reviews
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- Leeds, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- Under $1,000
A Leading Technology Company
We are an industry leading technology company in Orange County, CA specializing in managed IT services, cybersecurity & digital marketing for small and medium sized businesses. We ensure your systems are secure, running optimally and that you have help when needed... View all reviews
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- Managed Services
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- Orange County, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Digital Content & Marketing Agency
Content Creative is a digital content, content marketing, and branding agency located in Tampa, Florida offering content creation, content writing, copywriting, graphic design, web design, photography, strategy, social media, and digital marketing services... View all reviews
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- Tampa, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
SEO Strategies to Elevate Your Brand
We are top SEO Company in New Jersey, USA. We provide top-notch SEO service to our clients and help them to grow their business on Internet... View Theunplugged Web profile
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- Jersey City, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Results Driven Digital Marketing Agency
Strategic SEO, PPC Planners, Social Media Mavens, Content Creators. We help you get 'found' in Google (+ Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Amazon) and your brand well known!Boost your e-commerce sales? No problem, we have you covered... View all reviews
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- Social Media Marketing
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- Tel Aviv, Israel
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Focused On Results Not Hype
Romain Berg is a premiere digital marketing agency based in the heart of Minneapolis. We are a platform-agnostic, data-driven, digital-first marketing agency that is redefining what digital optimization means... View all reviews
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- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We Get Your Phone to Ring!
Implement world-class local marketing services that consistently deliver a three-fold return on investment. Help your business generate a three-fold return on investment in three months through the delivery of local marketing services... View Accelerate Marketing profile
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- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
SEO That Produces
Ready to Reach Record Revenues? Thousands of companies and organizations, both large and small, have chosen Promote Your Website as their digital marketing agency of choice Since 1996 for our expertise in developing strong revenue and brand-producing SEO, Content Development, Website Design, PPC campaigns... View all reviews
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- Digital Marketing
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- Mansfield, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Lets Get You Set Up for Growth in the Bay Area!
We understand that growth could mean different things for each business. Whether it’s building brand awareness and credibility, increasing visibility and generating leads, or creating more efficient campaigns, we are all about helping you meet your objectives... View all reviews
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- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Santa Cruz Website Designer & Web Development Services
Astriden is a digital marketing agency located in Santa Cruz, California. Our design company. has over 15 years of design experience. We provide comprehensive branding, web design & marketing solutions... View Astriden profile
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- Santa Cruz, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Web Technologies, eCommerce & Digital Marketing
Wenstein Beyond Digital is a consulting company specializing in digital marketing, e-commerce and web technologies. Our professional expertise is in assessment, strategy definition, and project management. The company has over 25 years of experience in the digital world with hundreds of successful national... View Wenstein | Beyond Digital profile
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- Mahwah, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Profici, our approach is relationship-driven. We regard ourselves both as consultants and members of your team, geared to provide you with positive outcomes at an early stage... View all reviews
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- Location
- Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Websource - Your Source for All Things Web!
Websource is one of the leading Digital Marketing companies of Boston, USA providing complete digital marketing solutions including Search Engine Optimization, Pay-per-Click campaigns, Content Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Online Reputation Management, Web Design and Development. We strongly believe in... View Websource profile
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- eCommerce
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- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
Law Firm Marketing Without the Fine Print.
LAW FIRM MARKETING WITHOUT THE FINE PRINT. Removing everything law firms hate about working with marketing companies... View Phase Marketing profile
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- Location
- Columbus, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
SEO Injen Inc. experts extract and utilize data, we then complete on-site edits to make data-driven decisions. We then educate our clients on changes and data that bring in higher profit margins and a larger return on investment or (R.O.I.). SEO Injen Inc. specializes with WordPress and we work within your... View all reviews
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- Location
- Edmonton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Scale to new heights with our professional SEO services in USA
Are You Worried that Your Marketing Plan Is Not Good? Feel Free to Talk to Our Experts. We guarantee higher SERPs Rankings, Traffic, Sales, and Revenue... View all reviews
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- Addison, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Trusted by Wellness Brands Across the Nation.
OMG Marketing is a California SEO and Digital Marketing Agency... View all reviews
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- Location
- Hesperia, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We build & scale brands online
R17 Ventures is a full-service digital powerhouse, for entrepreneurs by entrepreneurs, with a core focus on growth and scalability through cutting-edge, world class performance marketing solutions.Our holistic, omin-channel approach to performance marketing sees us working across various paid media... View all reviews
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- CRO
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- Location
- Zürich, Switzerland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Creative, technically savvy web solutions
Astarna Web Development creates high quality web applications for online success. You can count on solid database integration, easy site update and management, and dynamic solutions that keep your site's visitors satisfied... View Astarna profile
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- eCommerce Development
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- SEO
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- Location
- Missoula, Montana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Traditional & Digital Marketing Solutions
Mostyn Marketing Group provides digital and traditional marketing, and advertising services to B2C and B2B companies, nonprofits, and other agencies... View Mostyn Marketing Group profile
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- Location
- Cape Coral, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Dominate Your Competition.
Rule Your Kingdom is a premium results-based Web Design & digital marketing agency, world-renowned for solving the most complex and difficult search engine optimization (SEO) challenges for law firms and medical practices... View all reviews
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- Location
- Waco, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Focus on your business. We'll get you the leads.
You know your service business. We know how to make your service business look good on the Web. We'd like to proactively match our professional experiences/recommendations with your business goals. We can make your Kansas City Website design look like a million, and make it optimized for Google using local... View all reviews
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- Overland Park, Kansas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Personalized Social Media Services
We offer personalized social media services that provide clients with effective thought leadership and sales content to increase brand awareness and boost sales... View all reviews
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- Location
- Medford, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Real marketing. Real growth. Real partnerships.
At Local Marketing Solutions our main focus is to help our clients businesses grow, help them connect to their ideal customers, and generate more revenue by leveraging the internet through proven marketing efforts. Unlike our competitors, were not looking to work with huge corporations or businesses. We know... View all reviews
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- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
AI Where It Matters ...
Execo is delivering unmatched outcomes by expertly blending turnkey solutions, tailored execution, and industry-leading AI tools and techniques... View Execo profile
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- Email Marketing
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- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Let Our Marketing Expertise Help You Reach Goals
Take your digital marketing to the next level with our team of experts! Our cutting-edge technology will help you maximize results through SEO, content creation, performance advertising and social media optimization. Let us show you how big data can supercharge your business today!... View all reviews
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- Warszawa, Poland
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- 100 - 249
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- $99/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
Let's Grow Together.
At Web Tech Fusion, we're passionate about helping organizations reach their potential. We turn growth goals into reality with exclusive partnerships and tailored digital strategies! As a partner, our success is measured by yours: Your wins are ours too. Let's work together to transform your organization and... View all reviews
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- SEO
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- Location
- Midlothian, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Designs for Effective ROI
At Studio Brand Collective, we believe in the power of human connection, transforming it into creative marketing campaigns that reach and engage customers.By utilizing multi-device capabilities as well as personalized design elements customized to each lifestyle, our team is dedicated to building brands... View all reviews
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- Advertising
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- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
B2B Digital Marketing for Tech & Startups
Inter-Dev is a premier B2B digital marketing agency specializing in high-tech and industrial sectors. Since 2007, we have helped startups, unicorns, and enterprises navigate complex global markets... View Inter-Dev profile
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- CRO
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- Location
- Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Turbocharge Your E-Commerce Business
With over a decade of experience and the backing of our proven process & framework, BSR Digital can take your e-commerce brand to heights unimaginable! Our team consists of masters in Facebook Ads, Instagram Ads, Google Ads with clients from multiple industries. With us as your partner you'll surely achieve... View BSR Digital profile
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- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Taking Your Business to Better Heights
A Brighton-based agency, Vixen Digital is leading the digital marketing charge. Through experienced PPC and SEO expertise, we provide a comprehensive range of services—from tailored strategy to tactical implementation and training solutions. Our goal is to make sure our clients stay ahead of the curve in an... View all reviews
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- Brighton, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- $99/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
Realize Your Full Potential
Design Box Media have been driving the rapid advancements of web technology since its inception in Essex. Our commitment to customers remains steadfast amidst a rapidly changing landscape, providing exceptional service built on experience and expertise exceeding all expectations... View all reviews
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- Email Marketing
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- SEO
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- Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Empower your e-commerce or Start-up to Grow and enhance Your Web Presence.
Growkal's growth hacking and data-driven experiments deliver sustainable success. We identify, address and act on challenges tailored specifically for small companies like yours. With our expert growth marketing strategies, SMM services, PPC marketing tactics and website/e-commerce development solutions –... View all reviews
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- Web Development
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- Media Buying
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- Varna, Bulgaria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Get Found Online!
2nd Line Marketing offers a dynamic suite of services designed to help businesses rise above the competition and achieve optimal success. From organic local SEO to PPC Advertising, we provide expert solutions that promote online visibility, strengthen connections with customers across social media platforms... View 2nd Line Marketing profile
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- Advertising
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- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Let's Digitalize Businesses!
Digital Ninja strives to push the boundaries of today's technology and business innovations. We believe in boldness and excellence in providing top-notch experiences for customers while maintaining integrity. Talk to us today!... View all reviews
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- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- CRO
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- Location
- Bucharest, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The resources you need to succeed
GBC Digital Marketing is a Houston-based firm dedicated to helping clients make more money with cutting-edge digital solutions. Founded in 2004, we specialize in SEO strategies (Search Engine Optimization), lead generation, PPC advertising and Artificial Intelligence technologies. Our solutions are all... View all reviews
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Your Local SEO Team
SEO PR Rocket Consulting is a Maryland-based SEO firm that takes pride in its strong core values, striving to bring top-notch local web traffic and leads for its clients. With the power of quality search engine optimization, they are prepared to get results you'll love!... View all reviews
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Bowie, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The Best Way to Grow Your Business
Obixtor Technologies is a technology partner that helps its clients realize their IT dreams. We offer more than just premium service providers and set ourselves apart by being a trusted technology partner who goes above and beyond in solving challenges. If you are looking for a partner to help you achieve... View Obixtor Technologies profile
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- Advertising
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Helping Businesses Drive Lasting Change
Strategies 360 is the go-to firm when it comes to navigating tricky political waters. We have a wide range of services around public policy, marketing, and communications for clients across 10 western states and Washington DC - from research polling, lobbying at both federal and state levels, content crafting... View all reviews
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- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Helping Brands Get Noticed
Your go-to marketing company is Nick Ponte Marketing, located in Maui, Hawaii. We provide marketing, web design, and SEO services that draw attention to your company... View all reviews
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- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- SEO
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- Kihei, Hawaii
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- $1,000 - $10,000
Digital Marketing Agency ? Premier Google Partner
We are a Digital Marketing agency iTForce founded in 2015. Our main rule is *Power is in trust*. Google certified us as Premier Google Partner and we have successfully done over 200 projects. Our team consists of different narrow specialists in Digital Marketing... View ITForce UA profile
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Kharkiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Dominate the Industry from Day One
At SeoGuru, we set the bar for digital marketing in the UK. Our cutting-edge solutions help businesses rank higher on Google and maximize their visibility online with Pay per Click services. With our expertise, you can achieve success and dominate your industry from Day One!... View all reviews
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Bognor Regis, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Profitable Digital Marketing Systems for SMEs
McKee Creative helps eCommerce and service-based SMEs grow their revenue consistently by combining paid, email, blogging, and technical SEO... View all reviews
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- Digital Strategy
- eCommerce
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Cannonvale, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Take control of your success
Gain the upper hand over your competition with Window Treatment Marketing Pros! As veteran and family-owned digital marketing experts, we have been dominating the SEO industry for 23 years. Our award-winning services will help you stand out from other window treatment or awning businesses in any region of... View all reviews
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Arnold, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We Make the Most Out Of Your Budget
We are Wisy - a combination of Wisdom and Emotion! Our logo is an orchestra conductor, as we view marketing like a beautiful concert with many intricate pieces working together to deliver stunning results. At the end of the day, it's our passion for technology that drives us towards creating exceptional... View all reviews
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- Tel Aviv, Israel
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
Clarity Online - Expert SEO and Wordpress Services in Seattle
As a marketing company, Clarity Online takes a "marketing first" approach to every project. Our services are integrated and designed to impact your overall marketing strategy, ensuring you get the best possible results... View all reviews
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- SEO
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- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Your global marketing solutions partner.
Tread Partners is your go-to digital marketing agency! We provide industry-leading strategies to fuel the success of tire dealers and auto repair shops worldwide. Our team pairs years' worth of marketing knowhow with valuable insight from former shop owners, delivering unbeatable results in the automotive... View Tread Partners profile
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- SEO
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- Web Development
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- Location
- Raleigh , North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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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.