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We set ourselves apart from our counterparts with our approach to Digital Marketing by delivering Media First solutions, by being who we are as humans, and by delivering real results for you and your business... View BKC Media Pty Ltd profile
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- Location
- Coolangatta, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Your Partner for Digital Success and Seamless Automation.
TechLithic Solutions is a leading digital services provider, delivering innovative solutions to drive growth for businesses worldwide. Specializing in digital marketing, web development, WhatsApp marketing, and software development, we empower companies to excel in todays digital landscape. With expertise in... View Techlithic Solutions profile
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- Location
- Middletown, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Done-For-You online solutions to create better a connection with your ideal customer.
DFYCampaign was established to provide an easy solution for businesses wanting to reach more customers, better their online presence, and scale their business... View DFYCampaign LLC profile
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- Web Design
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- SEO
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- Location
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Innovative Strategies, Measurable Success.
Buzz Digital Agency transforms ideas into digital excellence. We elevate your online presence with our innovative solutions and strategic digital services... View all reviews
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- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
A Small But Mighty Digital Marketing Agency.
Since 2003, we've supported businesses via SEO, PPC, Web Design and Email marketing services.. We've navigated the ever expanding waters of digital marketing, laid our foundations in Somerset, and grown our team to further support ourselves and our clients... View all reviews
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- Content Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Shepton Mallet, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Personalized Online Marketing Strategies
We believe in travel and tourism online marketing. LeHype provides tailored marketing services to increase bookings, brand awareness, and online presence through online channels. We study and understand the travel industry, the seasonality, the tourist behavior, the booking process, and its peculiarities to... View Lehype Digital Native profile
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Unterseen, Switzerland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We Make Websites... And We're Pretty Bloody Good At It!
Your website is the core of your marketing. A poor site leads to poor results!Were here to help business owners succeed, starting with a great website!... View all reviews
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We Accelerate Your Growth Online.
At AV Social Strategies, we work with organizations to craft their brand story, engage their audiences, and establish relationships in their community through creative design, website development, search engine optimization and digital marketing. We also offer video production and content creation services... View AV Social Strategies profile
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- Web Design
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- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
High-impact Strategies To Scale Your Business's Lead Generation And Sales.
As a digital marketing agency in Curitiba with a long history of experience and proven track record, we have all the expertise needed to design tailored strategies for each client, combining market intelligence, creativity and performance to achieve real results... View Lab Growth profile
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- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Curitiba, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Keep Your Clients On The Line.
On The Line Marketing is a Digital Marketing Agency that helps Home Service Contractors navigate Lead Generation in an ever changing digital space. We start by developing a fully optimized website that is made to convert every visitor into a lead. From their we establish transactional key word research to... View On The Line Marketing profile
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- York, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Your Trusted Partner In Digital Marketing Success
Global Advertiser is a UK-based digital growth agency helping businesses boost visibility, rank higher on Google, and turn clicks into loyal customers through smart SEO and targeted marketing... View Global Advertiser profile
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
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- Location
- Peterborough, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Make Every Click Count
At Conversion Storm, we help businesses grow by making their websites and funnels work smarter. Since 2018, we've partnered with brands who want to get more from their existing traffic more leads, more sales, and more momentum. Whether you're running ads, launching new offers, or scaling fast, we help you... View Conversion Storm profile
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- CRO
- SEO
- Web Design
- PPC
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
The Digital Marketing Agency You Can Trust
Kashmer Interactive is a results-driven digital marketing agency based in Fort Mill, SC (Charlotte metro), founded in 2016. With 20+ years of combined experience, the team helps U.S. businesses from local storefronts to midmarket brands increase web visibility, traffic, leads, and revenue. Services include... View all reviews
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- Digital Strategy
- CRO
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Fort Mill, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Total Internet Marketing Solution
At Cazbah, our passion is helping small companies succeed in the face of what sometimes seems like insurmountable odds. There is a tremendous need to support these small businesses, which are doubly challenged when it comes to using the Internet to generate more, better-qualified leads and sales... View Cazbah profile
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- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Farmington, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Where Clicks Become Clients
Kliktura is a team of international professionals with years of experience in marketing, web design, and AI automation, dedicated to transforming your business through innovative digital solutions... View Kliktura profile
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- SEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
- PPC
- AI Development
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- Location
- Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Growing Brands with Data-Driven Digital Marketing and Strategy
We leverage over 20 years of experience in Digital Marketing, SEO, and E-Commerce strategy to serve forward-thinking companies and transform them into digital authorities recommended by conversion-focused algorithms... View Yusuf ADS profile
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- eCommerce Development
- PPC
- Web Design
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- Location
- Maslak, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Maximise Your Digital Dominance
TopDogWeb, a digital website design and SEO agency based in the city of Bath, UK. Building websites for clients that not only look visually stunning, they are also built with the end user in mind... View TopDogWeb profile
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- SEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
- PPC
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- Location
- Bath, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
The Direction Your Business Needs
MD Marketing is a digital marketing agency focused on helping businesses grow their online visibility and turn traffic into real clients. We design and execute tailored strategies combining SEO, web design, paid advertising and conversion-focused marketing. Our approach is results-driven, transparent and... View all reviews
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Advertising
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Málaga, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Proven AI-Powered Marketing Solutions
Eagles Media is a U.S.-based digital marketing and SEO agency offering comprehensive SEO, AI-driven search optimization, and results-focused marketing solutions. The company supports businesses across all 50 states and international markets, helping both local and global brands enhance their online presence... View all reviews
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Orland Park, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Transform Your Ambition Into Future Growth
Main Ambition Is A Search-Driven Digital Marketing Agency In Suffolk. We work with in-house teams, agencies, and startups to craft exceptional websites, SEO, PPC campaigns, and brand experiences that deliver future growth... View all reviews
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- PPC
- Branding
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- Location
- Newmarket, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Engineering Digital Systems That Scale
ViACore is a digital technology team that builds scalable websites, e-commerce platforms, custom business systems and AI-powered web solutions. We combine strong engineering, practical business thinking and long-term support to help companies launch, optimize and grow their digital products... View all reviews
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- Software Development
- Web Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Your Ultimate Growth Partner
GRITRAFFIC is a performance marketing agency based in Cleveland, USA. We help e-commerce brands and law firms grow through paid advertising and the right marketing system behind it. Our approach goes beyond ad management we build the full acquisition system that connects strategy, messaging, conversion, and... View GriTraffic profile
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- Advertising
- eCommerce
- Media Buying
- PPC
- CRO
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- Location
- Ohio City, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Strategic Marketing That Drives Real Results
AGW Marketing is a full-service marketing agency based in Asheville, North Carolina, specializing in creative branding and strategic communications. The agency partners with businesses across industries to develop tailored marketing solutions that strengthen brand presence and drive customer engagement. From... View AGW Group profile
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- Social Media Marketing
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- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- $1,000 - $10,000
Helping brands grow in the right direction
Connection Model is a reputed inbound marketing agency, focused on helping clients grow revenue, generate qualified leads, and acquire profitable new customers through measurable, accountable Inbound Marketing... View all reviews
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Issaquah, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a full service digital marketing agency, located in Lancaster, PA, offering custom web design and development, SEO, social media marketing, content marketing, and branding services.But we’re so much more than that. We are a small team of fiercely dedicated marketing professionals. We thrive on... View all reviews
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- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We are a digital marketing agency helping brands clarify their message and generate demand.
Boost your brand with MediaFuels award-winning digital marketing and video production services. Based in Indianapolis, serving nationwide. We create videos that captivate, websites that convert, and marketing campaigns that drive results. Lets fuel your growth... View all reviews
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- SEO
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Fishers, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The Advertising and Digital Marketing Agency Tucson Businesses Rely On
Looking for the best advertising agencies Tucson has to offer? Turn to Tagline Media Group. We're the digital marketing agency Tucson companies trusts to help their businesses grow... View all reviews
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- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Tucson, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Design. Advertising. Marketing.
Saturday is a design and advertising agency whose purpose is to create brand interactions that give people a good vibe... View Saturday Brand Communications profile
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- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Design-Led Strategy. Marketing That Moves.
Icarus Marketing is a UK-based digital agency that combines thoughtful web design, effective SEO and integrated marketing campaigns to help small and medium-sized businesses stand out and grow... View Icarus Marketing profile
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- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Holywood, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Women Owned & Operated Digital Marketing Agency
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- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
SEO. PPC. Digital Marketing.
We offer professional pay per click, search engine optimization and social media marketing solutions... View all reviews
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- Social Media Marketing
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- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Norte Digital LATAM is a digital media agency and a Google Premier Partner. That's made them one of the most important agencies on the markets they operate, maximizing the investment of their customers through targeted efforts... View all reviews
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- Advertising
- Email Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Santiago, Chile
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
Tailored Marketing & Branding Solutions
We can help you adjust your marketing strategy to a new advertising landscape of evolving technology, data, and consumer behavior to stay ahead of your competitors and grow a successful business... View all reviews
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Addison, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $17/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We're a friendly digital marketing agency who build and improve websites, get our clients' sites high on Google, write content, design logos and much more... View all reviews
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $132/hr
Digital Media & Marketing Agency
Dedicated to offering our knowledge and expertise to your company and obtain the results you desire... View Vertical3 Media profile
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Video Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Performance-Driven SEO & Paid Ads
Digital Web King is a results-driven digital marketing agency helping businesses grow their online presence, attract qualified leads, and scale revenue through strategic digital solutions... View Digital WebKing portfolio
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Noida, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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We Are a Cleveland Web Design, SEO & Digital Marketing Agency That Knows Small Business.
LocalBizGuru is a Cleveland based digital marketing and web design firm founded by Nachum Langsner and Aaron Garfunkel. The agency specializes in local SEO, optimized website development, PPC, social media, online reputation, and managed hosting. With deep roots in small business marketing and more than a... View all reviews
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- SEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Cleveland Heights, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Leading Software Development Company Driving Intelligent Automation & Digital Growth
Specializes in Custom Website Design & Development, Mobile Application Development and Custom Software Solutions. Our expertise in digital marketing, add values to businesses with our SEO, Social Media Marketing & PPC Services... View Continuum Digital profile
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- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- SEO
- PPC
- Web Development
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
The independent alternative to tier-one consulting firms.
The independent alternative to the tier-one consulting firms. Digital development of best practice web solutions, CX strategy and design, backed by data driven marketing. Bespoke digital solutions... View all reviews
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- PPC
- SEO
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- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Finally a Creative Agency That Listens to You.
Plus972 has an entrepreneurial spirit and a progressive philosophy focused on integration, collaboration and, most importantly, crafting custom solutions for our client’s needs. We strive to always produce the best work for the right budgets. Always. That is how we built our reputation over the years and... View all reviews
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- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Best SEO Company
Come at Zib Digital, and with our amazing SEO Sydney team give a wing to your business, so that it can grow rapidly. We are the best agency in Digital Marketing Sydney, and we can create a stunning website to improve your online presence, and helping you to sell more... View all reviews
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- SEO
- eCommerce
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
SEO and PPC Digital Marketing Agency
Ricemedia is a Digital Marketing Agency based in Birmingham with over 19 years of experience within the industry. Our SEO & PPC experts have the skills and knowledge to improve the online prominence of your brand, and turn higher volumes of traffic into site conversions. Working with over 100 different UK... View all reviews
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- eCommerce
- Content Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Redefining Digital Media
Headquartered in Cincinnati, Digimid is among Ohio's finest Digital Agencies & IT Solution Providers with more than a decade of experience helping businesses worldwide, including Enterprises, SMBS, Midmarket Businesses, Multinational Corporations, and startups with their Digital Transformation & Development... View all reviews
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- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Web Development
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- Location
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Be Searched, Be Found, Be Chosen
4 Elements Agency is a boutique agency whose approach to your business is geared not around products to sell, rather the most effective marketing strategy to help you gain market share and increase your revenues. We specialize in SEO, Website Design, Content Writing and Social Media Management. Contact us... View 4 Elements Agency profile
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Jacksonville Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Elevating Businesses Through Exceptional Branding
Nifty Fifty Solutions is a digital marketing agency that puts you first. We specialize in personifying your brand into something your customer can relate to... View all reviews
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Branding
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- Location
- Plano, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We Are Your Ally In The Digital Marketing Space
Perth Digital Edge is the leading digital marketing agency in Perth, WA. We help businesses grow online with SEO, Google Ads, social media and content marketing, building visibility, traffic and leads... View all reviews
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- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Advertising
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- Location
- Wanneroo, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
SEO Services in USA
Search Marketing Experts, a US-based digital marketing company, provides digital marketing solutions to businesses in the United States. For more than 15 years, the company offers digital marketing services to both SMEs and large-scale enterprises... View Search Marketing Experts profile
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- Email Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
BE EASY TO FIND. BE TOP OF MIND. BE DIGITAL GIANTS.
At Digital Giants we’re committed to making your brand shine online. We ask good questions and learn everything we can about your brand and industry before we start any project. We take your customer’s perspective and build strategies customized to achieve your specific goals. We get super excited when... View all reviews
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- Advertising
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Barrie, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
A Turnkey Orange County Digital Marketing Agency
Founded in 2012, The Lorem Ipsum Company develops effective content, SEO, web and social media strategies for forward-thinking companies. Based in Orange County, California with a satellite office in Santa Barbara, California, they have a proven track record in building unique, quality content and increasing... View all reviews
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- SEO
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Orange County, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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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.