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Smart Growth. Simple Solutions.
Marmon & Co. Solutions is Minnesotas go-to digital growth partner. We help small businesses thrive with stunning websites, smart automation, and local-first marketing strategieswithout agency bloat or overpriced fluff... View Marmon & Co. profile
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- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
- SEO
- Business Consulting
- Web Design
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- Location
- Champlin, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Level Up Your Online Business.
Get Leads is an agency based out of Cairns in Far North Queensland Australia and has a focus on web design and development with WordPress and making sure websites are used as marketing tools to grow business... View Get Leads AU profile
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Wagga Wagga, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $160/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Your Growth Our Mission.
We provide custom and strategic marketing solutions to improve your business & increase online awareness through data-driven strategies and creative campaigns that deliver measurable results... View Kinseb Marketing profile
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- Branding
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Development
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Full-Service Marketing Redefined
We are Twisted Truth Media, formerly Twisted Truth Productions, a full-service marketing and media production agency, established in 2017, that specialises in providing the total, end-to-end execution and management of marketing and media for an array of Australian businesses. We are your perfect one-stop... View all reviews
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- Digital Marketing
- Video Production
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Gladesville, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Digital Solutions Meticulously Delivered
We're a Brighton based boutique agency with the belief that attention to detail is the key to your success online. Working with SMEs in a broad range of industries, we create professional business websites with the latest developments in search engine technology at the forefront of the build process. Our... View Meticulous Digital profile
Top Services:
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Brighton, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Engagement Traffic Revenue Growth
Fuze7 Marketing is a team of digital marketing channel experts, strategic thinkers, and data-driven marketers focused on delivering measurable results through deliberate, well-executed campaigns... View Fuze7 Digital Marketing profile
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Making Your Ecommerce Easy
Aware Digital is a UK-based full-service digital agency specialising in Magento 2 eCommerce solutions, combining expert development, creative design, and data-driven marketing to help businesses grow online... View Aware Digital profile
Top Services:
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Get Found in Google Maps. Get More Calls.
SEO for Home Service helps HVAC, plumbing, roofing, electrical, landscaping, and other home service companies rank higher on Google, get more calls, and book more jobs with proven SEO and Google Business Profile strategies... View SEO For Home Service, LLC profile
Top Services:
- SEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Parrish, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We Sell Experience
We are based out in Anaheim, California. We know the local businesses marketing issues. Needs of the Small Businesses and their Budget. We grow with them... View The Chimera Marketing profile
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- Social Media Marketing
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Branding
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Anaheim, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The All-in-One Agency For Luxury Brands
ITJ Group is an all-in-one marketing, web development & creative studio that builds high-performance digital experiences for Jewelry & E-commerce brands. Web Dev, SEO, UX, Paid Ads, Email Marketing, Social, Photography, Videography under one roof... View ITJ Group profile
Top Services:
- Web Development
- SEO
- UI/UX Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Lets Elevate Your Brand To New Heights
Fortitude Creative is a Charlotte-based branding and marketing agency specializing in home service businesses, helping them grow through strategic design, SEO, and digital marketing. With over 20 years of experience, the agency delivers integrated solutionsfrom branding and print to PPC and videothat boost... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Print Design
- Web Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Result Oriented SEO Services
We are a results-driven digital agency specializing in web development, SEO, digital marketing, and creative design. From WordPress and e-commerce websites to local and technical SEO, we help businesses build a strong online presence and attract the right audience. Our team also delivers high-impact social... View Orbitclik profile
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Unlock Your Marketing Potential With Every Click
We are one of the top digital marketers in buffalo, NY, our digital marketing agency located in Buffalo, NY location, our services delivers app development, web designing, web development, logo designing, Google ads, meta ads, social media ads and more related marketing services, our services push your... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Branding
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Reputation Management
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Buffalo, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We Make It Easy For Your Customers To Find You
Creative agency in Lima with an expert team specializing in web design in Peru, SEO, GEO, and Artificial Intelligence. We help businesses dominate the Peruvian web with strategies designed to maximize sales and return on investment... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Lima, Peru
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Own Your Leads. Stop Renting Them.
I build marketing systems for home service contractors plumbers, roofers, HVAC techs, electricians, fence companies, pressure washers, and every trade in between. No templates shared with 50 other businesses. No long-term contracts. Just a website that ranks, a Google Business Profile that dominates the map... View Zachary Hoppaugh LLC profile
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We Are Not A One-size-fits-all Company
Venice is a digital web agency specialising in Shopify, Magento, WordPress and Wix - partnering with everyone from independent startups to global brands. We offer a wide range of services, have a fully transparent ethos that builds trust and a positive collaborative client relationship... View Venice Digital Ltd profile
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Empowering small businesses to thrive in a digital world
Hyperlinq Technology is a digital marketing agency that specializes in helping small and mid-sized D2C brands, professionals, and entrepreneurs generate leads and build their online brand using a range of digital marketing services... View all reviews
Top Services:
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Indore, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Simplifying Digital Success
WebIndia Inc., a Google Premier Partner Agency, brings over 16+ years of experience in digital marketing to help businesses grow. From Google Ads, PPC, SEO, WordPress, Shopify, and Amazon marketing, we create strategies tailored to your needs. Based in Ahmedabad, India, we are committed to delivering real... View all reviews
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- PPC
- SEO
- CRO
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
In 2002 we started as a web hosting company localy in Latvia and in 2003 we added website development as our second business. Since 2009 we provide top quality SEO services in Latvia and Lithuania and since 2011 (as soon as Google opened their Partners program in Latvia) we provide Google Ads services... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Content Marketing
- PPC
- eCommerce
- SEO
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- Location
- Riga, Latvia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Argency is a creative agency based in Mendoza, Argentina. We are a full-service studio making strategy, design, advertising & production across all platforms... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Branding
- Package Design
- Digital Services
- Advertising
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- Location
- Mendoza, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
When you work with WTM, youre not just a client; youre a partner. We get to know your company. From your culture to your customers, your unique selling points, goals, and long-term vision, we want to learn every facet of your business. In fact, its one of our agencys core values to remain curious and always... View all reviews
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Digital agency Tendrik offers ultimate e-commerce solutions – web development, online brand identity, design, online advertising, search engine optimization (SEO), social media planning and digital marketing strategies for your business... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Plovdiv, Bulgaria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
An independent full-service agency that specializes in understanding America from the inside out.
Bailey Lauerman has developed a reputation as authorities on the 92% of Americans who reside outside of the top ten U.S. cities thanks to decades of experience from our Nebraska headquarters. That 92% is referred to as "The Everything In-Between." The Effie Effectiveness Index selected Bailey Lauerman as one... View all reviews
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- Video Production
- Advertising
- Branding
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Omaha, Nebraska
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Amplify Your Message with Purposeful Innovation
Proclaim Interactive is a full-service digital marketing agency based in Wilmington, NC, specializing in crafting compelling brand narratives through strategic web design, SEO, PPC, social media marketing, and digital advertising. Proclaim Interactive delivers innovative solutions that drive engagement and... View Proclaim Interactive profile
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Carolina Beach, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We are just straightforward creative people who have an unyielding desire to deliver great work and a totally “friction-free” experience. From effective marketing & advertising campaigns or beautifully crafted marketing material to hardworking, visually impactful websites, we can deliver where it... View all reviews
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- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Brain Bytes Creative is a diverse and close-knit team of creative individuals who love what we do. We're programmers, designers, video directors, producers, writers, project managers, media specialists, advertising gurus, and most importantly, thinkers who are entrepreneurs at heart... View all reviews
Top Services:
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Zest For Media offers digital marketing services tailored to your business in the form of a focussed 6-month plan for improving your search engine optimization (SEO), social media management, and Google Adwords campaigns... View all reviews
Top Services:
- eCommerce
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Hungerford, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Built to help you grow your business
Content Hacker is a boutique inbound marketing firm based in Makati, Philippines. We offer results-oriented digital solutions to organizations and enterprises. As a boutique firm, we value our relationship with our clients. Hence, we offer strategic solutions at a friendly rate... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce
- Content Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Makati, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
La créativité et l'innovation au service de votre communication digitale !
Digital Cover est une agence digitale Française Google Partner. Notre agence accompagne les marques et les entreprises dans la création de leur écosystème digital global : Stratégie web marketing et social media, création de site internet, référencement naturel (SEO) et payant (SEA)... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Lyon, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Your partner for digital growth
Almond is a veteran company that has made its impact felt in the web industry loud and clear. Established in 2005, the company has been promoted by some highly skilled specialists dedicated to deliver total web solutions and internet marketing services under one roof... View all reviews
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- Digital Marketing
- Video Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Amman, Jordan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
exolab glasgow
Digital design agency based in glasgow, covering web design and SEO/PPC and digital marketing... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Create Brand Action
We create compelling brand experiences, starting with strategy and ending with exceptional action... View Baldwin & Obenauf profile
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- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $285/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
A 360-degree Digital Marketing Agency Kenya Offering Web Design, Web Development, PPC & SEO Services
DimeHub is a digital marketing agency in Kenya which offers its services to help clients generate qualified Sales, Leads & Increase Website Traffic for their respective business.DimeHub works with client companies or business groups to customize the best mix of online marketing with guaranteed ROI... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
GLMA Agency is a leading digital marketing agency in Dubai.
GLMA Agency is a leading digital marketing agency in Dubai focused on originality, creativity, and innovation. We help you achieve your marketing goals in the most efficient and cost-effective way... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Video Production
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Experience the ESimplified Difference
ESimplified has been providing web development and internet marketing solutions for it's clients since 2004. From simple brochure websites to complex API integrations, we have done projects for all... View all reviews
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- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Pickering, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Digital Marketing and Branding
We are a premier digital marketing agency creating only the best web designs and branding. With 10 years in the industry, we have become experts at creating engaging websites that convert visitors to customers. We are glad to work with clients who appreciate and understand the importance of quality design... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- New Windsor, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Digital Marketing Agency
WebCaptive is a reputed digital marketing agency headquartered in Santa Clara, California... View WebCaptive profile
Top Services:
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Santa Clara, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Full service webbureau specializing in developing homepages, webshops & using online marketing... View 1.dk Webbureau profile
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We Engage People With Purpose.
With deep technical chops and digital know-how, we bring ideas to life. From strategy to search, ads to apps. If it’s digital, we can help... View Oodle profile
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Digital Marketing Agency from Frankfurt am Main / Germany
NYBA Media GmbH is the fastest growing digital marketing house in Germany. ... View all reviews
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- Video Marketing
- eCommerce
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- SEO
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- Location
- Frankfurt, Germany
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Grow your search presence, faster.
Miklagárd is a global digital partner offering services across PPC, SEO, Social, Analytics, Programmatic display and Video... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- eCommerce
- SEO
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Michigan's #1 Digital Marketing Agency Since 2003
Since 2003, we have designed thousands of websites and digital marketing campaigns that drive significant, measurable results for our clients... View Basso Design Group profile
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- Creative Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Rochester, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Marketing & Design Made Simple
Do you want to grow your business? You need a website and a sales funnel that onboards your clients into doing business with you... View all reviews
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Zionsville, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Lets Accomplish Your Goals Together!
Livepage is a Google Premier Partner Company, which has been helping small businesses to grow with digital marketing for more than 8 years. Our goal is to find the shortest path to your business success. We help businesses understand, and fulfill their online potential with web design and development, SEO... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Email Marketing
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- eCommerce
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Dnipro, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Web Design Agency in Nottingham
Intelicle offers innovative web designs for small to large websites with user at the heart of the web solution. We offer SEO, PPC and digital marketing to help you achieve desired results for your website... View all reviews
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- Advertising
- Content Marketing
- eCommerce
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Nottingham, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Creative, Development & Digital Agency
11 years of experience, the know-how of our specialists and our international references transform Happy Advertising into a full-service digital agency... View all reviews
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Bucharest, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Marketing Consultant in Loudon, NH... View all reviews
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Loudon, New Hampshire
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
An Award-Winning Full-Service Design Studio
Strottner Designs LLC is an award-winning full-service design studio based in San Antonio Texas specializing in website design, logo design, and graphic design... View all reviews
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- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Design Services
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- San Antonio, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
We Create Experiences That Innovate, Inspire and Ignite Your Brand.
Arca Interactive is a full-service Website Design & Marketing Agency dedicated to creating an unforgettable presence for your brand. Founded in 2007, with a singular goal—to provide Rochester NY the very best in website design and online marketing services... View all reviews
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- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Rochester, New York
- 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.