Most agencies pitch you with veterans, then hand your budget to junior teams. At PICO, we stay boutique by choice. We are an elite Google Premier Partner (top 3%) where you work exclusively with senior specialists. Every account is steered by pioneers in the trenches since the "Google Garage" era—veterans personally driving your daily strategy.
Our Approach: Human Strategy for Black-Box AI
Modern ad platforms operate like an airplane on autopilot—brilliant at math, but blind to your business goals. Left on native defaults, automation amplifies inefficiencies. We don't let networks grade their own homework. We complement platform AI with human precision, server-side signal engineering, and strict guardrails, thereby forcing algorithms to optimize for actual pipeline velocity rather than inflated platform clicks.
The PICO Framework: Rigorous Growth Orchestration
Adapted from clinical research to isolate variables, our proprietary PICO Framework eliminates guesswork across PPC, SEO/GEO, Content, and Social:
P (Problem): We diagnose tracking blind spots and AI readiness gaps, causing algorithms to misallocate your spend.
I (Intervention): We deploy tactical shifts—capturing immediate paid demand while optimizing your technical infrastructure to be recommended across emerging AI answer engines.
C (Comparison): No gut feelings. We run head-to-head performance tests against strict baseline controls to prove what drives the highest margin.
O (Outcome): We translate raw data into evidence-based strategic next steps.
Aligned Incentives: Pure Transparency
Flat-Rate Model: Our fee is completely decoupled from your ad spend. Our priority is your performance—not inflating your budget.
Total Ownership: You pay platforms directly and own 100% of your accounts. No black boxes, no data hostages.
Partner with a Top 3% agency that acts as an extension of your business. Let’s get to work.
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Pricing Snapshot
Min. project size
$1,000+
Avg. hourly rate
$50 - $99
/hr
Rating for cost
5
/5
What Clients Have Said
Pico Digital Marketing offers good value for cost, with clients noting their reasonable pricing and high-quality service. Specific project costs were not mentioned, but clients appreciated their responsive communication and effective project management, leading to improved performance and measurable outcomes.
Pico Digital Marketing successfully expanded an AI video surveillance company's ad channels, doubling ad spend and increasing qualified leads. Their team was praised for attention to detail and acting as an extension of the client's team.
Strategic Digital Marketing for E-commerce
Pico Digital Marketing crafted an effective digital strategy for an e-commerce enterprise, improving sales volume and providing clear performance metrics. Their proactive communication and campaign feedback were appreciated.
Responsive and Strategic Approach
Pico Digital Marketing provided strategic digital marketing services for a hair transplant company, increasing traffic and customer engagement. Their responsive and strategic approach was highly valued.
Knowledgeable Industry Support
Pico Digital Marketing extended productivity for an event marketing software company, although workflow improvements were noted. Their industry knowledge and quick response times were beneficial.
Rapid Website Development
Pico Digital Marketing excels in developing websites quickly and accurately, as evidenced by a client whose site was 99% perfect on the first review and was delivered much earlier than expected. Their understanding of the client's industry contributed to a successful outcome.
High Metrics in Search Advertising
Pico Digital Marketing achieved metrics twice the industry average for a healthcare organization. Their expertise in search advertising and excellent communication contributed to the project's success.
PPC Campaign Mgmt for Crypto Market Intelligence Co
AdvertisingPay Per Click
Bing AdvertisingGoogle Adwords
$50,000 to $199,999
Jan. - May 2025
5.0
Quality
4.5
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"Their thoroughness, understanding of the larger context, and concise communication approach were impressive."
May 21, 2025
Director, Marketing, Messari
Steve Bichimer
Verified
Other industries
New York City, New York
51-200 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Pico Digital Marketing set up and managed the Google, Bing, X, and LinkedIn PPC accounts of a crypto market intelligence company. The team also provide monthly performance reports.
Pico Digital Marketing successfully set up the client's PPC channels and provided them with valuable insights into their product's value. The team had excellent project management skills and always delivered on time. Their thoroughness, proactivity, and concise communication stood out.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the Director, Marketing of Messari
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
Market Intelligence and Research for Crypto
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Pico Digital Marketing to accomplish?
Drive Paid Conversions to Consumer Product
SOLUTION
How did you find Pico Digital Marketing?
Referral
Why did you select Pico Digital Marketing over others?
Great culture fit
Good value for cost
How many teammates from Pico Digital Marketing were assigned to this project?
2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
Standup of PPC accounts on Google, Bing, X, and LinkedIn. Monthly execution, maintenance, and reporting on account performance.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Successful standup of channels, significant learnings of product value prop, positive ROAS
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
Excellent project management - always delivered tasks on time, very proactive in both suggesting changes and communicating results. I could depend on them to independently execute without any daily oversight.
What was your primary form of communication with Pico Digital Marketing?
Virtual Meeting
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
Their thoroughness, understanding of the larger context, and concise communication approach were impressive.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Pico Digital Marketing could have done differently?
Pico Digital Marketing provided SEO and paid advertising. They worked with copywriting and an SEO audit.
Pico Digital Marketing successfully responded quickly. They are knowledgeable and effective. The workflow could've been smoother, but the results were there.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
We're an event marketing software and I'm the Demand Generation Manager.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire Pico Digital Marketing?
Pico is our digital agency for all of our paid advertising and SEO needs. They're essentially an extension of our marketing team.
What were your goals for this project?
The goals initially were a content library, attribution, and increased reach for demand gen using digital campaigns. Being a small team, we need their expertise in managing digital campaigns as well as keeping us up to date with the newest trends.
SOLUTION
How did you select this vendor?
The VP of marketing made the selection via an RFP process.
Describe the scope of their work in detail.
Pico helps with strategy, execution, project management, copywriting, reporting, and ideas for improvement. They also completed an SEO audit for our site in order to help us prepare for a new website build.
What was the team composition?
We have an overall account director and an account manager that we work with weekly.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Not looking to share specifics for this.
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
The vendor is quick to respond, but our workflow could be a bit cleaner if we worked through a shared tool beyond just google sheets. It's helpful to have a tool like basecamp or at least a google drive where we can pass info back and forth and have a clear task list/due dates managed with visibility.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
They're really knowledgable about the industry and able to extend our productivity even when we aren't able to be as responsive as we should be.
Are there any areas for improvement?
Better way to align on current/upcoming priorities/notes in a consolidated place. I'm looking for them to PM it a bit more than through email.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
4.5
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
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Packages we offer:
Social Ad Management Fees
Build a personal connection with your audience through battle-tested content strategies. We develop cohesive, engaging pillars for Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn to grow your brand’s authority and presence. Our approach focuses on high-impact storytelling to turn followers into loyal communities. Fees start at $1,000/mo.
Small
2 posts per week (8/mo). Up to 3 social channels.
$1,000
/month
Ad Copywriting
Market Research
Monthly Reporting
Competitor Analysis
Number of Social Media Platforms: 3
Medium
3 posts per week (12/mo). Up to 4 social channels.
$1,600
/month
Ad Copywriting
Market Research
Monthly Reporting
Competitor Analysis
Number of Social Media Platforms: 4
Large
4 posts per week (16/mo). Up to 5 social channels.
$2,250
/month
Ad Copywriting
Market Research
Monthly Reporting
Competitor Analysis
Number of Social Media Platforms: 5
Features
Small
$1,000
/mo
Medium
$1,600
/mo
Large
$2,250
/mo
Ad Copywriting
Market Research
Monthly Reporting
Competitor Analysis
Number of Social Media Platforms
3
4
5
Social Media Content Creation
Includes universal assets; channel-specific tailoring excluded.
Enhanced Creative: Custom carousels, infographics, and 1 high-impact lite video.
Premium creative assets, including bespoke carousels and infographics, plus two short-form video.
Audience Segmentation and Testing
Small
$1,000
/mo
Ad Copywriting
Market Research
Monthly Reporting
Competitor Analysis
Number of Social Media Platforms
3
Social Media Content Creation
Includes universal assets; channel-specific tailoring excluded.
Audience Segmentation and Testing
Medium
$1,600
/mo
Ad Copywriting
Market Research
Monthly Reporting
Competitor Analysis
Number of Social Media Platforms
4
Social Media Content Creation
Enhanced Creative: Custom carousels, infographics, and 1 high-impact lite video.
Audience Segmentation and Testing
Large
$2,250
/mo
Ad Copywriting
Market Research
Monthly Reporting
Competitor Analysis
Number of Social Media Platforms
5
Social Media Content Creation
Premium creative assets, including bespoke carousels and infographics, plus two short-form video.
Audience Segmentation and Testing
Audit Driven SEO Pricing
Our two-phase SEO plan helps you dominate traditional search and the new world of AI-driven engines. We build a solid foundation to ensure you’re visible and trusted by both customers and AI models. By ranking higher and driving organic traffic, our strategy positions your brand as a recognized authority in the industry.
Small
Foundational growth for steady results.
$2,000
/month
Google Webmaster Tools Setup
Title Tag Optimization
Meta Description
H1, H2, H3 Tags
Schema Markup
Medium
More monthly hours to accelerate rank.
$2,500
/month
Google Webmaster Tools Setup
Title Tag Optimization
Meta Description
H1, H2, H3 Tags
Schema Markup
Large
Peak capacity for the fastest possible scale.
$3,000
/month
Google Webmaster Tools Setup
Title Tag Optimization
Meta Description
H1, H2, H3 Tags
Schema Markup
Features
Small
$2,000
/mo
Medium
$2,500
/mo
Large
$3,000
/mo
Google Webmaster Tools Setup
Title Tag Optimization
Meta Description
H1, H2, H3 Tags
Schema Markup
Keywords Optimized
30
60
120
XML Sitemap
Robots.txt
Blog Article Writing
0
1
2
Number of Pages
1
3
5
Competitor Analysis
SEO Audit & Report
Website Speed Optimization
Google My Business Setup
Content Audit & Strategy
Monthly Performance Reporting
Backlink Analysis
Broken Link Removal
Spammy Link Removal
Link Building (number of links)
Organic Link Building
Organic Link Building
Organic Link Building
Copywriting
Dependent on Audit Requirements
Dependent on Audit Requirements
Dependent on Audit Requirements
AEO Optimization
Small
$2,000
/mo
Google Webmaster Tools Setup
Title Tag Optimization
Meta Description
H1, H2, H3 Tags
Schema Markup
Keywords Optimized
30
XML Sitemap
Robots.txt
Blog Article Writing
0
Number of Pages
1
Competitor Analysis
SEO Audit & Report
Website Speed Optimization
Google My Business Setup
Content Audit & Strategy
Monthly Performance Reporting
Backlink Analysis
Broken Link Removal
Spammy Link Removal
Link Building (number of links)
Organic Link Building
Copywriting
Dependent on Audit Requirements
AEO Optimization
Medium
$2,500
/mo
Google Webmaster Tools Setup
Title Tag Optimization
Meta Description
H1, H2, H3 Tags
Schema Markup
Keywords Optimized
60
XML Sitemap
Robots.txt
Blog Article Writing
1
Number of Pages
3
Competitor Analysis
SEO Audit & Report
Website Speed Optimization
Google My Business Setup
Content Audit & Strategy
Monthly Performance Reporting
Backlink Analysis
Broken Link Removal
Spammy Link Removal
Link Building (number of links)
Organic Link Building
Copywriting
Dependent on Audit Requirements
AEO Optimization
Large
$3,000
/mo
Google Webmaster Tools Setup
Title Tag Optimization
Meta Description
H1, H2, H3 Tags
Schema Markup
Keywords Optimized
120
XML Sitemap
Robots.txt
Blog Article Writing
2
Number of Pages
5
Competitor Analysis
SEO Audit & Report
Website Speed Optimization
Google My Business Setup
Content Audit & Strategy
Monthly Performance Reporting
Backlink Analysis
Broken Link Removal
Spammy Link Removal
Link Building (number of links)
Organic Link Building
Copywriting
Dependent on Audit Requirements
AEO Optimization
PPC Flat-Fee Management Structure
Stop "budget bleed" with full-funnel strategies across Google, Meta, and LinkedIn. We use a 90-day testing framework to find and fix inefficiencies, prioritizing ROI over ad spend. Our flat fee starts at $2,000/mo, ensuring our focus remains entirely on your growth—not on how much you spend. We don't guess; we scale.
Small
Management of 1 channel up to 5 campaigns.
$2,000
/month
Goal Tracking / Analytics Integration
Keyword Research & Selection
Ad Campaign Copywriting
Ad Extension Development
Ad Copy Performance Testing
Medium
Management of 2 channels up to 5 campaigns each.
$3,000
/month
Goal Tracking / Analytics Integration
Keyword Research & Selection
Ad Campaign Copywriting
Ad Extension Development
Ad Copy Performance Testing
Large
Management of 3 channels up to 5 campaigns each.
$4,000
/month
Goal Tracking / Analytics Integration
Keyword Research & Selection
Ad Campaign Copywriting
Ad Extension Development
Ad Copy Performance Testing
Features
Small
$2,000
/mo
Medium
$3,000
/mo
Large
$4,000
/mo
Goal Tracking / Analytics Integration
Keyword Research & Selection
Ad Campaign Copywriting
Ad Extension Development
Ad Copy Performance Testing
Strategic Bid Management
Competitor Analysis
48 Business Hours Response Time
45 Min Monthly Report Call
Ongoing Strategic Recommendations
Small
$2,000
/mo
Goal Tracking / Analytics Integration
Keyword Research & Selection
Ad Campaign Copywriting
Ad Extension Development
Ad Copy Performance Testing
Strategic Bid Management
Competitor Analysis
48 Business Hours Response Time
45 Min Monthly Report Call
Ongoing Strategic Recommendations
Medium
$3,000
/mo
Goal Tracking / Analytics Integration
Keyword Research & Selection
Ad Campaign Copywriting
Ad Extension Development
Ad Copy Performance Testing
Strategic Bid Management
Competitor Analysis
48 Business Hours Response Time
45 Min Monthly Report Call
Ongoing Strategic Recommendations
Large
$4,000
/mo
Goal Tracking / Analytics Integration
Keyword Research & Selection
Ad Campaign Copywriting
Ad Extension Development
Ad Copy Performance Testing
Strategic Bid Management
Competitor Analysis
48 Business Hours Response Time
45 Min Monthly Report Call
Ongoing Strategic Recommendations
SEO Content Writing and Optimzation
In the age of AI, high-quality content is your greatest competitive advantage. We create valuable, relevant assets—from insightful blog posts to data-backed case studies—designed to attract and retain a clearly defined audience. Build a trusted brand authority that resonates with humans and ranks with algorithms. Fees start at $200/mo.
Small
Standard Article (500 words)
$200
/month
Basic Keyword Integration
PR Services: Optional Add On
Email Marketing: Optional Add On
Medium
Advanced Article (1,000 words)
$350
/month
Comprehensive SEO (Research, Optimization, Linking)
PR Services: Optional Add On
Email Marketing: Optional Add On
Large
Premium Article (2,000 words)
$600
/month
Comprehensive SEO (Research, Optimization, Linking)
Long Form Content / Guides
PR Services: Optional Add On
Email Marketing: Optional Add On
Features
Small
$200
/mo
Medium
$350
/mo
Large
$600
/mo
Basic Keyword Integration
–
–
Comprehensive SEO (Research, Optimization, Linking)
–
Long Form Content / Guides
–
–
PR Services
Optional Add On
Optional Add On
Optional Add On
Email Marketing
Optional Add On
Optional Add On
Optional Add On
Small
$200
/mo
Basic Keyword Integration
Comprehensive SEO (Research, Optimization, Linking)
–
Long Form Content / Guides
–
PR Services
Optional Add On
Email Marketing
Optional Add On
Medium
$350
/mo
Basic Keyword Integration
–
Comprehensive SEO (Research, Optimization, Linking)
Long Form Content / Guides
–
PR Services
Optional Add On
Email Marketing
Optional Add On
Large
$600
/mo
Basic Keyword Integration
–
Comprehensive SEO (Research, Optimization, Linking)
Long Form Content / Guides
PR Services
Optional Add On
Email Marketing
Optional Add On
Our Story
With over a quarter-century of experience dating back to the "Google Garage" era, Pico is the boutique alternative for businesses tired of junior hand-offs. Our founder is personally invested in every client, applying decades of stress-tested intuition to eliminate budget bleed and properly steer unpredictable platform AI. We replace agency guesswork with data-backed logic and a flat-rate model, ensuring our senior experts are 100% aligned with your growth—not your spend.
Meet the Team
Samantha BedfordCo-Owner & CEO
Sam has been developing digital strategies since 2000. She thrives on the industry's constant change, valuing continuous learning and the direct, rewarding impact of her work. Her biggest lesson: adapting to setbacks fuels growth.
Joshua WillowsPaid Media & Content Specialist
Josh has 7+ years in marketing, specializing in paid media and content in the age of AI. He thrives on analyzing user behavior to drive results. He's Picofied by the team collaboration—relaxed, supportive, and driven to achieve any goal.
Tyler McCarrollClient Success Specialist
Tyler focuses on client success, blending strategy, psychology, and creativity (SEO/Paid Media). He clarifies complex data into effective solutions to guide lead generation strategies.
Craig PartridgeSEO Account Manager
Craig has 8+ years of experience in the SEO industry, driving measurable growth and long-term success for online businesses. He's drawn to its dynamic, ever-evolving nature, thriving on strategic planning and data-driven decisions.
John PopeCo-Owner & COO
Built and founded successful businesses across three continents, giving me deep marketing and entrepreneurial expertise. I thrive on the challenge of digital evolution. Outside work, I enjoy family, music, humor, travel (Botswana next!), and my dogs!
Taneille RoachSocial Media Specialist
I am a Social Media Specialist focused on building human-level content and strategies that spark real conversations, adapt to online changes, and bring brands to life. I thrive on diverse challenges and impactful results.
Mathew CorreiaTechnical SEO Specialist
I thrive on the creative mix of marketing and problem-solving. I specialize in SEO and web development, resolving technical issues, enhancing site health, and optimizing rankings with targeted keyword strategies for clear business ROI.
Madison AdamsPaid Media Director
Madison has been a Paid Media expert since 2012, specializing in search, social, display, and video across all top channels. She loves demonstrating how small changes drive significant impact in a strategy.
What Sets Us Apart
Logic-Driven Audits, Not Guesswork
Marketing isn’t a straight line, and "set and forget" is a myth. We apply 20+ years of stress-tested insights to identify budget bleed upfront. Through weekly cycles of testing and proactive pivoting, we find the "why" behind your data and fix friction points before you even open our report.
Flat-Rate Fees vs. Percentage of Spend
We’ve eliminated the conflict of interest in which agencies profit from spending more of your money. Our flat-rate model ensures our priority is your performance, not your budget size. You pay ad spend directly and retain 100% account ownership. No "black boxes" and no data hostages.
Senior Specialists, Not Junior Hand-offs
Most agencies pitch with veterans and deliver with juniors. At Pico, you work exclusively with senior experts who’ve been in the trenches since the "Google Garage" days. Every account is led by an owner personally accountable for your results—no hand-offs, no "learning on your dime."
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