Name: Straight North
Address: 211 W Upper Wacker Dr, Suite 1800, Chicago, United States, IL, 60606, US
Telephone: 8442193699
Price range: $100 - $149
Rating: 4.7

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Straight North is an industry-leading digital marketing agency with 100+ experts leveraging data, tech, and exceptional service to deliver revenue growth.

Since 1997, we’ve partnered with thousands of businesses to customize and execute successful campaigns that generate results – and earning us 100s of 5-star reviews.

Min project size
$1,000+
Hourly rate
$100 - $149 / hr
Employees
50 - 249
Locations
Chicago, IL
Year founded
Founded 1997

Service Lines

Search Engine Optimization: 70%
Pay Per Click: 10%
Content Marketing: 5%
Social Media Marketing: 5%
Web Design: 5%
Web Development: 5%

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SEO Focus

Link earning & development: 30%
Local search: 30%
Content development: 20%
On site optimization: 20%

PPC Focus

Google Adwords: 80%
Bing Advertising: 10%
YouTube Advertising: 10%

Industries

Business services: 10%
Financial services: 10%
Manufacturing: 10%
Advertising & marketing: 5%
Automotive: 5%
Construction: 5%
Dental: 5%
Education: 5%
HVAC: 5%
Home Services: 5%
Hospitality & leisure: 5%
Insurance: 5%
Legal: 5%
Medical: 5%
Real estate: 5%
Roofing: 5%
eCommerce: 5%

Clients

Midmarket ($10M - $1B): 50%
Enterprise (>$1B): 30%
Small Business (<$10M): 20%

Search Engine Optimization Pay Per Click Content development On site optimization

Pricing Snapshot

Min. project size $1,000+

Avg. hourly rate $100 - $149 /hr

Rating for cost 4.5 /5

What Clients Have Said

Straight North offers competitive pricing for digital marketing services, including website design and SEO, with costs ranging from $2,000 to over $100,000 depending on project scope. Clients appreciate their value for cost, timely delivery, and effective communication, often seeing significant improvements in lead generation and online visibility.

This summary is based on verified Clutch reviews.

Most Common Project Size

$10,000 - $49,999 based on 124 reviews

< $10,000 $10,000 - $49,999 $50,000 - $199,999 > $200,000

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Straight North Review Insights

Overall Review Rating

4.7

Quality 4.6
Schedule 4.7
Cost 4.5
Willing to Refer 4.7

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Review Highlights

Challenges with Content Alignment

Some clients have noted issues with content not aligning with their brand voice, requiring additional revisions. Straight North's content writing services, while generally effective, could benefit from closer alignment with client branding.
Expertise in PPC Campaigns

Clients appreciate Straight North's expertise in managing PPC campaigns, which have resulted in improved click-through rates and cost-effective ad spend. Their data-driven approach helps optimize campaigns for better results.
Successful Website Redesigns

Straight North is praised for delivering sleek, professional website designs that effectively enhance clients' online presence. Clients appreciate the improved aesthetics and functionality, which have contributed to better user engagement.
Strong Project Management

Clients commend Straight North for their proactive project management, ensuring timely delivery and clear communication throughout projects. Their dedicated account managers are particularly noted for their responsiveness and organizational skills.
Clear Communication and Transparency

Straight North is lauded for their transparent communication and detailed reporting, allowing clients to track progress and understand the impact of their marketing efforts. This clarity fosters trust and confidence in their services.
Effective SEO Strategies

Clients report significant improvements in search rankings and organic traffic due to Straight North's SEO strategies. Many clients have moved to the first page of search results, resulting in increased visibility and leads.

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Logo Web Design Web Development
$10,000 to $49,999
Jan. - Sep. 2024

5.0

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 5.0

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

"The customer service that was provided by Straight North was outstanding."

Sep 17, 2024

Manager, HDCI

Anonymous

Business services
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
1-10 Employees
Online Review
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Straight North developed a website for a storage spaces company, creating all necessary pages. The team also designed a logo and provided recommendations on the information and pages that should be included.

Straight North delivered all items on time, provided regular updates on the website's status, and remained easily accessible for any of the client's questions with prompt responses. The team offered outstanding service, demonstrated knowledge and respect, and provided valuable recommendations.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am a Manager of HDCI

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We design and sell heavy duty, commerical and industrial storage spaces.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Straight North to accomplish?

Design a website for our new product launch

SOLUTION

How did you find Straight North?

Online Search

Why did you select Straight North over others?

High ratings
Close to my geographic location
Good value for cost
Company values aligned

How many teammates from Straight North were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

This was an initial website build. We determined a new product that we would like to begin marketing/selling. StraightNorth assisted us in:

Designing a logo
Building each of the pages that were needed
They made recommendations on information and pages that should be included

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

We were consistently provided with updates on the status of the new website build.
Our project manager was easily accessible for any questions that we had.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Yes, all of the items were delivered on time.
We would recieve responses and follow up in a timely fashion.

What was your primary form of communication with Straight North?

Virtual Meeting
Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

The customer service that was provided by Straight North was outstanding.
Each team member that we have worked with is very knowledgeable and respectful.
They are always able to provide recommendations for questions that we have.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Straight North could have done differently?

N/A

RATINGS

5.0

Web Development
$10,000 to $49,999
Mar. - July 2022

5.0

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 5.0

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

"They were flexible to our needs while still maintaining structure."

Jul 19, 2022

CEO, Berkley Tech Group

Eric Berkley

Business services
Bentonville, Arkansas
11-50 Employees
Online Review
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Straight North built a website for a packaging and distribution company. After a kick-off meeting on the company's needs, they began the site's structure and helped with creating content.

Straight North delivered a functional website that was successfully launched in time. They went the extra mile to fully understand the business, which the client appreciated. They were a helpful and flexible team who delivered quality outputs.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Natalie and the Straight North team was great to work with. Natalie really spent the time to understand our business and to help bring our site together. She was flexible and always hit the given timelines. We are super happy.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Straight North, and what were your goals?

No challenges as we started with a clean slate.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

Natalie was able to compile quite a bit on info and help lay out our site appropriately.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

We had a kick off meeting and then filled out a questionnaire that helped the Straight North team understand our needs and our business. From there, the put together the website structure and helped us with some content.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

Natalie was our lead and was great.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

Nothing yet, we just launched

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

Very timely and helpful

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

They were flexible to our needs while still maintaining structure.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

work more closely with godaddy and out IT company to launch

RATINGS

5.0

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Our Story

Since 1997, we’ve been driving business growth for our clients by building a team of experienced digital marketers. On average, our team members have over 10 years of digital marketing experience. By investing in our people and fostering a results-driven culture, we’ve created an environment where talent thrives, and clients succeed – a combination that sets us apart.

Meet the Team

David Duerr is CEO of Straight North, with decades of experience building, scaling and leading high-growth companies across industries. That experience drives his vision: giving growth-minded businesses the digital marketing expertise to scale.

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