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SEO Strategy & Online Presence Experts
We are experts in Creating Dominant Online Presence and SEO strategy through Integrated Web Technologies... View all reviews
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Dublin, Ireland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Desert Dog Marketing: Your Trusted Full-Service Digital Marketing Agency
At Desert Dog Marketing, we are a digital marketing company based in Dubai but serving clients worldwide. Our mission is to help businesses tap into their full potential and grow in the right direction... View Desert Dog Marketing profile
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- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Premier and award wining internet marketing solutions provider!
Altec Design has been delivering robust internet solutions to leading companies in St. Louis Mo since 2004. Unlike large companies that offer generic solutions, we believe in crafting customized products and services tailored to meet your unique requirements... View all reviews
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Software Development
- PPC
- SEO
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- Location
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Specialists in eCommerce and web design
Web Consulting Agency, headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, is an award-winning web development and marketing agency that provides exceptional services globally, with additional offices in Asia and the USA. Their expertise in web development, SEO, PPC, social media, and content marketing has helped businesses of... View all reviews
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce
- PPC
- Web Design
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- Location
- Dublin, Ireland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Merging Business With Social
We specialize in helping businesses enter the social media realm through social marketing strategy, profile design and creation, community management, social campaigns, inbound marketing, blog strategy, and reputation monitoring... View InnerSocial Marketing profile
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Result-Driven Digital Marketing
Our team of SEO experts, writers, designers, developers, and strategists all work together to achieve one common objective: the success of our clients... View all reviews
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- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Buffalo, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
Performance-driven digital marketing company
Our team has worked on internet marketing strategy and execution for more than 15 years in total... View all reviews
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- Email Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Carlton, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Choose us for a world class experience!
Lever Interactive is an all-encompassing digital marketing agency situated just a short distance from Chicago. Our team combines veteran industry specialists with cutting-edge advertising technologies. With over two decades of marketing experience, we offer top-tier proficiency in today's most advanced... View all reviews
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- SEO
- CRO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Downers Grove, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Your business. Our expertise. New Destinations.
A-Train Marketing is a full-service marketing firm with offices in Denver and Fort Collins, Colorado. We provide organizations, charities, and social causes with award-winning branding, messaging, strategy, advertising, and online, and digital solutions to help them make smart marketing choices and stand out... View all reviews
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- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Amplify Your Brand
At The Idea Center, we are a full-service advertising agency based in Richmond, VA. With a focus on branding, website design, SEO & SEM management, video production, social media, TV and radio, presentations, trade show booth design and print collateral, we help businesses grow locally, nationally, and... View all reviews
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- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Branding
- PPC
- Advertising
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- Location
- Richmond, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The Data Empowerment Agency.
We're a specialist digital analytics, CRO, SEO & PPC agency. We are industry-leading experts in the Google Marketing platform - most specifically Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Looker Studio, BigQuery & Google Ads... View all reviews
Top Services:
- CRO
- eCommerce
- Content Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
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- Location
- Bristol, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Dynamic Dental Marketing & Web Design Solutions
DentalMax Solutions stands at the forefront as a premier dental marketing firm based in Boca Raton, Florida. Renowned for their cost-effective dental SEO, PPC, and dental SMS marketing solutions, they also excel in providing award-winning dental website design and development services coupled with distinctive... View Dental Max Solutions profile
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Boca Raton, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Providing Small Business in Edmonton With Powerful Websites and Proven Marketing Solutions.
Providing small business in Edmonton with powerful websites and proven marketing solutions. We are your choice for Edmonton web design, Edmonton digital marketing, and Edmonton social media marketing... View all reviews
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Edmonton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We help small businesses grow with successful, tailored SEO approaches.
We have 8 extensive years of experience in Digital Marketing. We help small businesses grow with successful, tailored SEO approaches... View SEO Specialist profile
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- Digital Services
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Quezon, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Highly-Optimized Senior Care Websites.
Senior Care Websites is a trusted partner for senior care businesses, offering comprehensive digital marketing solutions tailored to their needs, including Local SEO strategies and expert website design services. With a focus on enhancing online visibility and improving user experience, we empower senior care... View all reviews
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Gilbert, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Websites with IMPACT! Measurable Results Guaranteed
Looking for a website design firm that is reliable and results oriented? BANG! is an SEO 1st website designer that knows what it takes to rank in Google's search results. Our forte is building websites that drive traffic, increase conversions, and ultimately drive sales. If you aren't happy with your current... View all reviews
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Winners work together. Winners work with Fusion.
Everything we do is about helping people win through the Fusion of SEO, Content Marketing, Digital PR and Paid Media. However the real magic happens with the right Fusion of agency and client. Work with expert marketers who keep it real, solve the problem and relentlessly pursue excellence... View Fusion Digital profile
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- PPC
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Award-Winning B2B Digital Experts at Your Service.
Generate UK is a full-service B2B digital marketing agency that empowers industry-leading companies to generate growth online... View Generate UK profile
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Theale, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Experienced professionals working for you.
NUVEW Web Solutions provides digital marketing solutions customized to meet your business's specific requirements. Whether it's Search Engine Optimization, social media marketing, or website design, NUVEW has all the tools and services necessary to enhance your online presence... View all reviews
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Crown Point, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
The Digital Marketing Expertise You Need To Fuel Your Business Growth.
Highly specialised team in SEO & Google Ads for Small and medium businesses. Since 2011 we have helped hundreds of Australian businesses achieve the growth their business deserves... View all reviews
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- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- SEO
- PPC
- eCommerce
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- Location
- South Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We Bring the Patients. You Bring the Smiles.
At Dental Digital, were committed to growing dental practices. Leveraging deep industry insights, we craft custom marketing strategies that make your practice shine. Our services include smart SEO to boost local rankings, targeted paid ads on Google, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok to attract new patients... View Dental Digital profile
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- PPC
- AI Development
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Marketing that moves the needle
We are truly passionate about what we do, and that passion fuels our commitment to delivering exceptional results. We believe that when you love what you do, it shows in the work you create. Our dedication to our clients goes beyond just meeting their needsits about creating lasting relationships and... View all reviews
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- SEO
- PPC
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Walsall, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
Professional Website Development
At Webarty Digital Agency, we specialize in delivering custom web development, WordPress theme-based website creation, SEO optimization, and ongoing website maintenance. Our mission is to craft high-performance, visually striking websites that drive results and help businesses establish a strong digital... View Webarty Digital Agency profile
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Paço de Arcos, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Be Local Be Global Be Digital
Marketing Services specifically tailored to each business for their needs. We build relationships and focus on what your business actually needs to thrive were not going to throw a BS plan at you and you never hear from us again we are dedicated marketers, and we believe in the human first approach when it... View Socalize Digital Marketing profile
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Web Development
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- Location
- Warner Robins, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Technology Solutions Partner For Small Businesses
DubLow Digital delivers modern IT management, cybersecurity, and digital strategy for growing businesses. Based in Colorado, we offer on-site support locally and remote services nationwide. Whether you're scaling, securing, or simply need smarter tech, we're your one-stop partner for 24/7 support, Zero Trust... View DubLow Digital profile
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- Managed Services
- Cybersecurity
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Edwards, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Get Found On The First Page
AdachiCompuTech.net is a full-service growth marketing agency specializing in SEO, PPC, Social Media Marketing, Email, and Content Marketing. They drive exceptional results by combining advanced strategies with cutting-edge technology to deliver measurable ROI for every client... View all reviews
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- PPC
- Web Design
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- Location
- Edison, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Integrated Online Marketing Focused On Long-term Results
With over 30 years of marketing experience, our team is driven by a simple mission: to help your business boost revenue and attract and retain customers. We leverage a variety of strategies, including content creation, website management, public relations, social media management, email marketing, and event... View LuCorp Marketing profile
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- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Public Relations
- PPC
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
Shopify Plus Ecommerce Development & Growth Agency
Ecomx Agency is a top-rated Shopify Plus agency with 250+ stores launched and 150+ five-star reviews. We help brands grow on Shopify with expert developers, SEO specialists, and copywriters working as true growth partners... View Ecomx Shopify Plus Agency profile
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- SEO
- CRO
- eCommerce Development
- PPC
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Lockport, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Results-Driven Digital Marketing Agency
Rankly Media is a full-service digital marketing agency based in Marrakech, serving clients across Morocco, France, Canada and the UK. We specialise in SEO, Google Ads management, web design and social media marketing for hospitality, e-commerce and professional services businesses. Our data-driven strategies... View all reviews
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Web Development
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Marrakesh, Morocco
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Automate Your Business Growth With AI & No-Code
Rankkking is a results-driven AI automation agency helping businesses scale smarter. We specialize in no-code automation solutions that eliminate repetitive workflows and free your team to focus on high-impact work... View Rankkking profile
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- SEO
- Email Marketing
- AI Development
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Search Focused Digital Marketing
Searchly is a specialist search marketing agency based in Cape Town, South Africa. We focus exclusively on SEO and Google Ads — no social media, no email, no distractions. Founded by a senior SEO practitioner, Searchly combines deep technical expertise with AI-augmented execution to deliver measurable... View Searchly profile
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- CRO
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Helping Your Organization Grow With The Tide
StreamAd is a digital advertising agency that helps organizations grow through strategic, data-driven marketing across multiple digital channels. The agency specializes in connecting brands with their audiences through streaming TV, search, social media, display advertising, email marketing, and creative... View StreamAd profile
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- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Media Buying
- PPC
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- St. Simons Island, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Creating Messaging That Tells Your Brand Story
A medical marketing firm with expertise in digital marketing, SEO, and medical website design... View all reviews
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- Branding
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- PPC
- Web Design
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- Location
- Portland, Maine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We specialise in performance marketing: From analytics and technical advice/support to search engine optimization (SEO), creative content, search engine advertising (SEA) and affiliate marketing... View all reviews
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- PPC
- Affiliate Marketing
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- Location
- Bonn, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Get Clicks & Convert
Get Clicks is a Hong Kong based company which provides tailored digital marketing solutions that help brands to get more visibility, more traffic and more sales... View all reviews
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- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The Power of Results
A new era in TV & Digital Advertising.At Advertising Advantage we create ads for every screen- ads that connect, ads that work- and tailor targeted media plans with a single-minded focus on delivering results... View all reviews
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- Digital Marketing
- Video Marketing
- Advertising
- PPC
- Branding
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- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Full service digital agency from Croatia... View all reviews
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- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Web Design
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- Location
- Rijeka, Croatia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Bangaree Infotech Solutions is The Leading Website Designing Company in Ontario. We have a team of experts who will give you various services such as Website Development, SEO, SMM and many more with the most satisfying results. Check out our website to get more details... View Bangaree Infotech Solutions profile
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Brampton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Creative Digital Agency
We are a design and marketing company serving clients from around the world. Website design, SEO services will turn the visibility of your website. It wil generate more leads for your company... View Berbel Producciones profile
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- eCommerce
- PPC
- Web Design
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- Location
- Castellón de la Plana, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We help small business generate paying customers through digital marketing services. Our background in traditional advertising, full in-house delivery, and full transparency in reporting have made us the fastest growing digital marketing agency in Birmingham, AL... View all reviews
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Web Development
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- Location
- Birmingham, Alabama
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
B2B Marketing Agency
We grow traffic, generate leads and help turn leads into customers... View all reviews
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- PPC
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Perth, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Delivering Experiences That Enrich Life
Founded over twenty years ago in Miami, Innovative Group is an experiential marketing agency that specializes in changing perceptions of your brand while fostering lasting relationships. Digital marketing, virtual events, and PPE supply are just some of the unique solutions that are a part of our mission to... View Innovative Group profile
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- SEO
- Event Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Web Design
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
WE’RE IN THE BUSINESS OF TRANSFORMING YOUR BRAND
Animink is web design and developemnt compnay located in NC. We are one step ahead and technically sound Digital marketing and web development solution for your business... View all reviews
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
- PPC
- CRO
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- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $130/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Collaborative eCommerce Services in Houston, TX.
Grow Your Business through Comprehensive, Collaborative eCommerce Services in Houston, TX... View all reviews
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- PPC
- SEO
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
SEO & Digital Marketing Agency
We are an SEO (search engine optimization) company and have SEO plans that start out at $200 per month. We also offer expert website design. Our HQ’s is in Bakersfield, CA but we also are established in Santa Barbara CA, Los Angeles CA, Valencia, CA, Belfast Northern Ireland... View all reviews
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Web Design
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- Location
- Bakersfield, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
With over 10 years of experience launching consumer product-based small businesses, Andi & her team at The Creative Digital Marketer have expert level knowledge of branding strategies, social media marketing, SEO, costs analysis, and automated marketing flows... View all reviews
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Websites, Apps, and Digital Marketing Strategies That Bring People Together
Patchboard builds websites and mobile apps for event venues, music festivals, and sports teams. An easy-to-use content management system helps you deliver the information your ticket-buyers need when they need it, whether they are at home or on their way to your event. We also offer digital marketing support... View all reviews
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Integrated Marketing Solutions for the Construction Industry.
Construction Marketing Inc. is a full-service digital agency and marketing consultancy business that works with businesses in the US, Canada, and other countries. The agency is well-versed in the building sector. Through a wide range of services, including brand development, website design and development... View all reviews
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- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Public Relations
- PPC
- SEO
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- Location
- Sarasota, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
An Agency That Moves With You.
Design At Work is a full-service marketing firm based in Houston, Texas. From website design services to content marketing, we help position your company to be memorable and attract the attention of new and loyal customers alike... View all reviews
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- Branding
- Web Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Advertising
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/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.