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Full-Service Digital Agency for Revenue Growth.

As a 3x HubSpot North America Partner of the Year, SmartBug Media transforms your customer lifecycle into a revenue engine.

Our unified ecosystem includes specialized divisions Globalia (AI & Software) and Point Success Media (Paid Media), making this the official home for all three brands.

🔄 Implementation & Integration

  • Seamless migrations and system integrations powered by Globalia’s technical development team.
  • 19 HubSpot-certified trainers to drive platform adoption. 
  • Min project size
    Undisclosed
  • Hourly rate
    $150 - $199 / hr
  • Employees
    50 - 249
  • Locations
    Newport Beach, CA
  • Year founded
    Founded 2007

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    Pricing Snapshot

    Min. project size Undisclosed
    Avg. hourly rate $150 - $199 /hr
    Rating for cost 4.8 /5

    What Clients Have Said

    SmartBug Media's pricing is competitive, offering good value for cost. Clients noted reasonable budgets fitting their needs; one mentioned a high six-figure annual retainer. Their services are praised for high quality and responsiveness, making them a valuable partner for various marketing projects.

    This summary is based on verified Clutch reviews.

    Most Common Project Size

    $10,000 - $49,999 based on 26 reviews
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    Overall Review Rating

    4.9
    • Quality 4.9
    • Schedule 4.9
    • Cost 4.8
    • Willing to Refer 4.9

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    Review Highlights

    • Some Concerns About Cost and Team Changes

      While generally positive, some clients have noted high costs and frequent team changes as areas for potential improvement. These factors have been mentioned in relation to specific projects.

    • Effective Project Management and Timely Deliverables

      The company is praised for its project management skills, ensuring timely delivery and clear communication. Clients find them responsive and organized, contributing to successful project outcomes.

    • High Client Satisfaction and Long-term Partnerships

      The company has built long-term partnerships with clients, attributed to high satisfaction levels and consistent delivery of quality results. Clients view them as an integral part of their teams.

    • Strong in Digital Marketing and Lead Generation

      SmartBug Media has successfully enhanced clients' digital presence and lead generation efforts. Their strategies have led to increased traffic, improved conversion rates, and meeting business goals across various industries.

    • Creative and Customizable UX Solutions

      SmartBug Media is adept at delivering customized UX solutions. Their ability to understand business needs and provide tailored recommendations is a key strength, contributing to enhanced user experiences.

    • Focused on Continuous Improvement

      SmartBug Media is committed to continuous improvement, seeking feedback and adjusting strategies to meet evolving client needs. This dedication is noted as a positive aspect of their service.

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    PPC for Moving Franchise

    • Pay Per Click
    • $10,000 to $49,999
    • Mar. 2018 - Ongoing
    4.0
    Quality
    4.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    4.0
    Willing to Refer
    4.0

    “As long as I’m in business, I plan to work with SmartBug Media (formerly Chair 10 Marketing).”

    Jul 23, 2020
    President & Owner, College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving
    Dan Tereshko
    Verified
    • Other industries
    • Boston, Massachusetts
    • 11-50 Employees
    • Phone Interview
    • Verified


    SmartBug Media (formerly Chair 10 Marketing) manages PPC campaigns for a junk removal and moving franchise. Based on Google Analytics and reports, they’re able to make adjustments as needed. They also established a local ad campaign.

    Digital Marketing for Community College

    • Other Digital Marketing
    • $50,000 to $199,999
    • Nov. 2016 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    “They always communicate openly and are forward-thinking. They always bring new strategies to the table.”


     

    Jul 2, 2020
    Director of Strategic Communications, South Puget Sound
    Kati Sagawa
    Verified
    • Education
    • Olympia, Washington
    • 201-500 Employees
    • Phone Interview
    • Verified


    SmartBug Media (formerly Chair 10 Marketing) manages digital marketing for a community college. In addition to creating PPC, they’ve written ad copy for Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and streaming services

    Web Dev for Financial Intelligence Organization

    • Other Digital Marketing Web Development
    • Confidential
    • Jan. 2019 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "They’re very cost-effective, so we get quality work and a well-managed project at a good value."

    May 21, 2020
    Chief Comms Officer, Financial Intelligence Organization
    Anonymous
    Verified
    • Financial services
    • Reston, Virginia
    • 51-200 Employees
    • Phone Interview
    • Verified

    SmartBug Media redeveloped a website for a financial intelligence organization. They handled the UX/UI of the HubSpot backend. Their team also migrated all content from an existing platform. 

    Marketing for an Online Business Simulation Company

    • Advertising
    • $50,000 to $199,999
    • June 2018 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    4.5
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    4.5
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "The team at SmartBug Media (formerly Chair 10 Marketing) has helped significantly in the past couple of years."

    Dec 19, 2019
    VP of Operations, Forio
    Andrew Northrop
    Verified
    • Other industries
    • San Francisco, California
    • 11-50 Employees
    • Phone Interview
    • Verified


    SmartBug Media (formerly Chair 10 Marketing) crafts and executes different marketing campaigns in various social channels for a business simulation provider looking to increase leads. The team works with Google, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

    PPC for a Moving Company

    • Pay Per Click
    • $50,000 to $199,999
    • Apr. 2016 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    They marry your goals to the metrics and have a keen understanding of industry standards.”

    Aug 9, 2019
    President, College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving Orlando
    Bill McKay
    Verified
    • Arts, entertainment & music
    • Orlando, Florida
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Phone Interview
    • Verified


    SmartBug Media (formerly Chair 10 Marketing) implements PPC and keyword strategy to ramp up leads and generate conversions for a hauling company. They closely monitor the company's performance on Google and Bing to ensure visibility.

    PPC Advertising for University

    • Other Digital Marketing
    • $1,000,000 to $9,999,999
    • Aug. 2017 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "They truly feel like an extension of our team."

    Jul 31, 2019
    Marketing Manager, University
    Anonymous
    Verified
    • Education
    • Seattle, Washington
    • 201-500 Employees
    • Online Review
    • Verified


    SmartBug Media (formerly Chair 10 Marketing) manages digital advertising for a large university. Their team builds, maintains, and optimizes multiple ad platforms including Google, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

    Digital Marketing for Construction Company

    • Other Digital Marketing
    • $200,000 to $999,999
    • May 2015 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    4.0
    Schedule
    3.5
    Cost
    4.0
    Willing to Refer
    4.0

    “They implement a data-driven approach that creates effective solutions.”

    Jul 15, 2019
    Program Specialist, Construction Company
    Anonymous
    Verified
    • Other industries
    • Seattle, Washington
    • 51-200 Employees
    • Phone Interview
    • Verified


    SmartBug Media (formerly Chair 10 Marketing) manages digital marketing, which includes SEO, PPC, and a website redesign. They write blog posts and work with content providers to improve online presence. The team also does reputation management.

    Digital Marketing for Home Furnishings Franchisor

    • Search Engine Optimization
    • Confidential
    • Jan. 2013 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    “Although SmartBug Media (formerly Chair 10 Marketing) has a national presence, they’re small enough to deliver a personal, intimate feel.”

    Jul 9, 2019
    CEO, Closet & Storage Concepts / More Space Place
    Bob Lewis
    Verified
    • Advertising & marketing
    • West Berlin, New Jersey
    • 51-200 Employees
    • Phone Interview
    • Verified


    SmartBug Media (formerly Chair 10 Marketing) runs all advertising and SEO operations for a nationally-franchised company. Their efforts aim to increase online presence and include blogs, social media ads, and search result management.

    Email Marketing, E-Commerce Dev for Phone Case Retailer

    • Other Digital Marketing
    • $10,000 to $49,999
    • Feb. 2019 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "Passionate and diligent, they’re quick to find solutions to any problems we may have."

    Mar 29, 2019
    Online Store Manager, Phone Case Retailer
    Anonymous
    Verified
    • Retail
    • Oxnard, California
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Online Review
    • Verified

    SmartBug Media (formerly Worth eCommerce) switched a retail company’s email marketing manager to Klaviyo. They also created automated email series and applied strategies to lift a Shopify site’s conversion rate. The project is ongoing.

    UX Consultation & Implementation for Telecommunications Firm

    • UX/UI Design
    • Less than $10,000
    • Feb. - Mar. 2019
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    “They were always on the ball the entire time we worked with them.”

    Mar 27, 2019
    CMO, TSD Global
    Nick Tubis
    Verified
    • Telecommunications
    • Laguna Beach, California
    • 501-1,000 Employees
    • Online Review
    • Verified

    After assessing multiple web properties, SmartBug Media (formerly Worth eCommerce) identified pain points in the UX and implemented a strategy to optimize conversion rates. They also recommended internal structure changes to management.

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