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Rainfactory is a top-of-the line digital agency specializing in taking growth stage startups and crowdfunding campaigns to the next level. From customer acquisition for Ecommerce, Amazon, SAAS and lead generation – Rainfactory's services are designed to drive effective go-to market strategies that result in... View all reviews
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Your Perfect Trade Show & Digital Marketing Partner.
Source Group brings expertise and success to your business's digital marketing that are unparalleled. Let us work our magic with trade show & digital marketing – you'll be seeing a bigger return on investment in no time... View all reviews
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- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Tucson, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Inside-Out Solutions for Your Digital Success
At Echizh, we understand how important it is to make the most of your business. Our focus on delivering quality outcomes includes utilizing market research for a better understanding of customer needs, along with efficient UX design & product identity creation for an enhanced UI experience. Let's work... View ECHIZH profile
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- Advertising
- Mobile App Development
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We're a Part of Your Team
With our strong marketing expertise, you can free up valuable time and energy to focus on what matters most - running your business. We help your marketing team reach new heights, giving you the freedom to focus on what matters most: growing your business... View GoTo Marketers profile
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Mississauga, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Strategies For Hyper Growth
Kurve is a boutique digital marketing agency that helps businesses reach the next level. Our seasoned experts utilize search marketing, conversion rate optimization and content creation to drive measurable results through organic and paid strategies. Analytics are used to monitor performance in order for our... View all reviews
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
GroupLevinson Makes Things Happen.
GroupLevinson Public Relations, located in Philadelphia, PA, is one of the region's highest rated PR firms. GroupLevinson is a full service advertising, branding, public relations, social media and marketing communications agency that creates value for businesses... View GroupLevinson PR profile
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Marketing Digitalized.
At Captiva Marketing, we empower businesses to reach their marketing goals with an array of creative solutions. Our in-house specialists specialize in website design and development, SEO/SEM optimization & PPC campaigns, social media strategies and video production - just some of the powerful tools that make... View all reviews
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- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
From Friction to Traction
Flawless Inbound is the ultimate growth agency, helping B2B organizations in Canada and U.S. transform friction into traction! Our full Inbound methodology framework starts by building buyer personas before powering up your engine to match their buying cycle. Our process results in more qualified leads that... View Flawless Inbound profile
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- CRO
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Edmonton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Steering Your Business Into The Future
Digital Current helps Phoenix businesses defy the digital marketing status quo, offering unique solutions for success. Through our array of services like SEO, our team uses innovative strategies to help your business thrive... View Digital Current profile
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- Content Marketing
- SEO
- CRO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Mesa, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Specialized Web Solutions for Medical Institutions
For over a decade, Doctor Multimedia has been revolutionizing medical web design and marketing. Our specialized focus on the healthcare industry means that our proven solutions drive clinics' success while also creating an enhanced experience for patients... View all reviews
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- PPC
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
The Forward Thinking Specialists
Harness the power of digital marketing to propel your business' success! Connect with knowledgeable professionals who can guide you through the latest tools and strategies, and enable you to reach greater heights. Make sure that every decision is guided by real human advice - void of confusing terminology or... View all reviews
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- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Chișinău, Moldova
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Strategies you can trust
Signify Digital was founded on the pillars of digital marketing, innovation and branding. Our journey began in 2017 over a shared drink between passionate professionals who wanted to make their mark by providing world-class services. Today, we are honored to be working with the most amazing clients... View all reviews
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- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Reliable Results Every Time
With nearly 20 years of SEO expertise, Rank Secure delivers proven strategies that keep businesses ahead of the curve. We know what it takes to reach and stay at the top in an industry that never stops evolving... View all reviews
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Branding
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- Location
- Vaughan, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Time to be a Legend
Strategic digital marketing isn't just our game at Be a Legend Inc.- it's an art. Through careful analysis and market knowledge, we craft custom solutions tailored to your business needs - no off-the-shelf packages here! Find out what elevates you above the competition with us today... View Be A Legend profile
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- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Video Production
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- Location
- Gilbert, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
A full service creative digital agency just for your business
Studio3 is a one-stop shop for all your advertising, marketing and branding needs. From crafting unique concepts to streamlining campaign executions – their services are tailored to meet the specific moments of need that you're looking for in order attract more customers! And because they’re small agency... View all reviews
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Experience. Results. Guaranteed.
Fabryka Marketingu's mission is to unleash the power of digital marketing and help you reach your sales goals. Our Warsaw-based media house offers a wide range of services including creative campaigns on top platforms like Google or Facebook. We're also experts in eCommerce solutions such as SEM, SEO &... View all reviews
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- Content Marketing
- Advertising
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Agency that cares for your customers.
Cyrek Digital is a marketing agency that ensures online activities provide long-term satisfactory results... View all reviews
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- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Zgierz, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Grow the good with potential marketing!
Grove9 is an all-inclusive advertising agency in Wichita, KS that specializes in helping purpose-driven organizations take their brands to the next level. From crafting unique messaging and honing digital strategies for maximum reach, we are devoted to boosting growth and amplifying impact worldwide... View all reviews
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- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Branding
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- Location
- Wichita, Kansas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Letting you be proud of your business!
With over 20 years of experience in website design and online marketing, our accomplished team of professionals have been helping clients all around the world maximize their internet visibility. Our impressive list of satisfied customers ranges from large multi-national corporations to local businesses... View Webtivity Design Solutions profile
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Bradenton, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
A complete digital solutions provider
Netmark.com stands out as a trailblazing internet marketing company, blending science and strategy to help businesses reach their potential in the digital world. We are dedicated to leading with innovative strategies and cutting-edge search engine tactics that will give our clients an edge over the... View all reviews
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Ammon, Idaho
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
Full-Service Digital Agency Delivering Unique Web Solutions
illuminea is a web presence and marketing company that specializes in building powerful and interesting websites and web marketing campaigns... View Illuminea profile
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- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
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- Location
- Jerusalem, Israel
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Optimize Your Web Presence
COMPUT AID is the go-to source for top-notch web design services in Los Angeles and beyond. Our team of skilled professionals will work with you to develop responsive websites tailored to achieve your business goals - plus, our excellent marketing writers ensure compelling copy guaranteed to capture... View all reviews
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- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Web Development
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- Location
- Santa Monica, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
All-in-One Social Media Marketing and Digital Marketing Services
Libra Web and Marketing Solutions is the leading Social Media Marketing and Website Design firm servicing the Kissimmee and Orlando areas. They provide their services to local businesses. We provide services that are the best in their fields, including Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Social Media Marketing... View all reviews
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Kissimmee, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Complete & Competitive Digital Agency
At 1 Source Media Group, our internet consultants bring the best of both worlds - creativity and expertise - to businesses nationwide. Our full suite of services from Design & SEO to Social Media means that no matter what your business needs are, we can help you get it done!... View 1 Source Media Group profile
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- Digital Marketing
- Video Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Henderson, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Web Development & SEO Agency
Professional digital marketers, website designers, developers, SEO experts, and specialists in social media marketing and management can all be found at Coding Wallet... View all reviews
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- SEO
- CRO
- Email Marketing
- PPC
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Tailor-Made SEO Solutions
The corner of 5th & Melody, where business meets success, is where we create a personable experience because we want you to be as successful as you possibly can... View 5th & Melody profile
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- Email Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- PPC
- CRO
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Innovative content marketing agency
At Digital Leverage, we offer a unique one-stop shop for content marketing and SEO to give ambitious businesses the quick launch they need! Our Swiss agency combines everything you could ever dream of in terms digital strategy – from story creation to conversion. It's time your business hit full speed with... View all reviews
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- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Zurich, Switzerland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Growth Beyond Fluff: Your Paid Media Partner
Shines Digital is an independent performance marketing agency that prioritizes transparency and innovation in its strategies, delivering enduring results for clients. The agency collaborates with clients to develop customized marketing strategies that amplify success and deliver meaningful online marketing... View all reviews
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- CRO
- Email Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Transform and Elevate
Avita Group helps remarkable companies accelerate their success. We focus on conversion optimization to yield better search engine results, more qualified leads and an overall increase in revenue. In addition, we nurture your brand’s online presence so that positive content is the most visible result of any... View all reviews
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- SEO
- CRO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Calabasas, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
DGTLbase: Driving Your Business Forward with Data
DGTLbase is a growth agency that connects data-driven growth strategies with visibility to drive success for their clients... View all reviews
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Advertising
- PPC
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- Location
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Professional Digital Marketing Consulting Services
Our team of experienced marketers has been providing digital marketing strategy for over 22 years. We specialize in integrated marketing strategies, search engine marketing, pay-per-click marketing, LinkedIn ads, social media marketing, and content marketing to help businesses achieve their marketing goals... View Darby Works profile
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- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Mission Viejo, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Top Shelf SEO - Grow Your Business with Our Winnipeg SEO Services
We are Top Shelf SEO, more than an SEO agency, we are your marketing companion for results-driven development. We specialize in search engine optimization (SEO) in Winnipeg, a verified technique to get sites to rank higher on search engine results. Our SEO services are planned specifically to expand the... View Top Shelf SEO profile
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- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Winnipeg, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Mito Performance: Driving Performance with Integrated Solutions
Mito Performance improves your digital performance and online sales using data-driven and smart solutions to maximize every click... View all reviews
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- Media Buying
- SEO
- CRO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Budapest, Hungary
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Helping Law Firms Grow and Scale Through Digital Marketing
We are a full-service digital marketing agency in Tampa, Florida with over 16 years of expertise assisting attorneys in expanding their businesses. Our objective is to give Lawyers with the finest digital marketing service and, through our efforts, to continually expand their clientele so that they may... View Vertical10 profile
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Web Design
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- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Empowering Businesses!
2DaMax Marketing is a specialized digital marketing agency that caters to small businesses with exceptional solutions, such as website design, SEO, social media marketing, email marketing, and advertising. Our comprehensive All-In-One Marketing & Sales Solution is designed to help your business attract more... View all reviews
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- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- CRO
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- Location
- San Antonio, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Response Is All That Matters!
Direct Ad Factory specializes in producing effective videos, social media posts, website copy, and Facebook ads combined to help people find you and your business... View all reviews
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- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Media Buying
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Bridgewater, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Medium Giant - Innovators at Heart
Medium Giant is a marketing consultancy of divergent thinkers who devise strategies that deepen connections, expand influence, and scale success. We can help your brand break from the status quo... View all reviews
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- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- CRO
- PPC
- SEO
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Semantica Digital - Transforming Web Science into Art
We are Semantica Digital, a full-service boutique digital agency based in Cape Town... View all reviews
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- Email Marketing
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- PPC
- SEO
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- Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Your eStore handyman.
QeRetail is a group of enthusiastic Software Developers, Web Designers, and Digital Marketers. We provide eCommerce website design and development in addition to eCommerce search engine optimization services. The experience of Ecommerce Design & Development of over 3000+ eStores has also helped us engage you... View all reviews
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- eCommerce Development
- Package Design
- Product Design
- PPC
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Woodland, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $28/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Marketing that actually gets you customers
Our marketing firm in Edmond, Oklahoma offers a complete range of services to our clients. We focus our efforts on helping home service companies enhance their digital marketing and bring in more revenue as a direct result of our efforts. And it's a joy to collaborate with all of us... View GlobeLight Marketing profile
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- Web Design
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Edmond, Oklahoma
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
A Full-Service Marketing Agency
We provide clients with transparent reporting and analysis, including monthly review meetings covering search rankings, form submissions, call tracking, and lead sources. During these meetings, we examine the previous month's results and adjust our strategy accordingly. Our focus is on delivering clear... View all reviews
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
The Most Valuable Marketing Partner You'll Ever Have.
Full Spectrum Marketing (FSM) is a downtown Akron, Ohio-based agency providing comprehensive marketing strategy, digital advertising, AI SEO, social campaigns, branding and web design services for a diverse client base from startups to global brands... View all reviews
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- PPC
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Akron, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The Right Message. At The Right Time
We have gone completely digital. Don't disregard conventional advertising, though!... View all reviews
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- Advertising
- Web Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Mobile, Alabama
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Enhance your brand's exposure and visibility with a creative blend of radio.
We are a twenty-first-century media company that combines radio, advertising and digital marketing campaigns to communicate your brand's message to a highly-targeted audience... View all reviews
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- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Reno, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Digital Technology and Marketing Consulting for Small Business
After many years in the business, a lot of things has changed, but my goal is still the same, helping other brands to succeed... View all reviews
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Managed Services
- PPC
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- Location
- Fredonia, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
The jeweler's favorite marketing agency
As a multimedia marketing agency that has been serving independent jewelry stores since 1993, our mission is to assist you in refining your brand and establishing a market-dominant digital strategy that is both affordable and effective... View Freshley Digital profile
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Advertising
- Branding
- PPC
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
AIM at your audience before you pull the trigger in your digital marketing!
AIM Digital Marketing Agency offers a full array of digital services including SEO, PPC, Social Media Marketing, Programmatic media buying for video, display and audio, along with other ancillary services... View AIM Digital Agency profile
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- CRO
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
A Shared Marketing Department
SharedTEAMS offers coordinated marketing solutions for your mid-size business. We offer all the flexibility and cost effectiveness of freelancers, with the coordination and specialization that marketing agencies are known for. Remote since our inception, we have more than a decade of experience marketing for... View SharedTEAMS profile
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Where SEO Meets Growth Head-On
Franklin Digital offers SEO and digital marketing services to companies in the Philadelphia area. We pride ourselves on linking your website traffic to revenue and continuously testing and improving your results. Our team has delivered results to clients across all industries and sizes, from enterprise... View all reviews
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- SEO
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- PPC
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- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/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.