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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
  • Languages
  • Timezones

1 Language that we service

  • English

2 Timezones that we service

EST
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
CST
Central Standard Time (CST)

2 Locations

  • Chicago , IL
  • Charlotte , NC

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%
Certified in:
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

Top Mentions

Review Highlights

  • 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.

  • High Client Satisfaction with Results

    Overall, clients express high satisfaction with the results achieved through Straight North's services, including increased traffic, improved rankings, and enhanced brand visibility. Their strategic approach is highly valued.

  • Impressive Lead Generation

    Many clients have experienced a notable increase in leads and sales conversions after engaging with Straight North. Their efforts in SEO and PPC have been integral in driving qualified traffic and improving ROI.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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Web Design for Water Treatment Company

  • Web Design
  • Drupal CMS
  • $10,000 to $49,999
  • Sep. 2014 - Mar. 2015
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"Straight North did a great job taking our message and our goals and putting them into a website that reflected that."

Aug 19, 2015
Managing Director, Water Treatment Company
Anonymous
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • 11-50 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

Straight North refreshed a website with the goal of doubling business size. The client may engage Straight North for further marketing in the future.

 

PPC & Web Design for Cabinet Maker

  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Other SEO
  • $10,000 to $49,999
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"Straight North has always been at the cutting edge of what they do."

Aug 17, 2015
Owner, Custom Cabinet Source
Anonymous
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

Straight North manages pay-per-click marketing campaigns and website redesigns, helping to generate leads without the need for a full-time salesperson.

Web Design for Amish Cabinet Builder

  • Web Design
  • $10,000 to $49,999
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
4.5
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"I felt like Straight North was an extension of my company."

Aug 17, 2015
Owner, Amish Cabinet Company
Anonymous
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

Straight North completed a website redesign to update its features and visual design, improve the navigation, and optimize it for SEO and mobile.

 

Web Design for CPA Office

  • Web Design
  • Other frameworks and CMS
  • Less than $10,000
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
4.5
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"I'm glad I picked Straight North, and I'm really happy with the website they gave me."

Aug 12, 2015
CPA, Private Practice
Anonymous
Verified
  • Business services
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

Straight North created a high-quality website to house relevant financial news for customers and attract new leads. They provided development, design, and hosting.

SEO & PPC Campaigns For Recreational Products Manufacturer

  • Pay Per Click Search Engine Optimization
  • Google Adwords Other SEO Technical SEO
  • $200,000 to $999,999
4.5
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
4.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"The Straight North team really cares about this project and our overall success."

May 7, 2015
Marketing Director, Recreational Facilities Company
Anonymous
Verified
  • Hospitality & leisure
  • Atlanta, Georgia
  • 201-500 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

Straight North helps a manufacturer build SEO and PPC campaigns in order to increase quality lead generation. They inform the development team of best practices and provide keyword research.

Software Corporation Web Redesign

  • Other Digital Marketing
  • Confidential
  • Sep. 2014 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"They’re not afraid to keep the client accountable, and that’s a good thing."

Dec 22, 2014
Marketing Manager, Software Corporation
Anonymous
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • 11-50 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

Straight North redesigned an outdated website. The team rebuilt the website and its content over the course of four months and now provides SEO, content writing, back links, and general Web visibility services.

 

Dental Clinic Digital Marketing

  • Other Digital Marketing
  • Confidential
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"I see my company growing because of their efforts."

Dec 15, 2014
Marketing Director, Dental Office
Anonymous
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • 51-200 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

Straight North provides a range of services such as SEO and pay-per-click campaign management and website development and hosting.

 

Payment Processing for Platform Digital Marketing

  • Other Digital Marketing
  • $200,000 to $999,999
  • Jan. 2008 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
4.5
Cost
4.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"They’ve done a terrific job of generating leads."

Dec 10, 2014
CEO, Payment Processing Technology Company
Anonymous
Verified
  • Financial services
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • 51-200 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

Straight North serves as a digital marketing partner. The team redesigned and optimized a website and continues to provide SEO, lead generation, and PPC services.

 

Business Communications Company Digital Marketing

  • Web Design
  • $10,000 to $49,999
  • Jan. 2013 - Jan. 2014
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"Their approach to project management is straightforward and really refreshing."

Dec 10, 2014
Head of Creative Marketing, CallOne
Anonymous
Verified
  • Telecommunications
  • Miami, Florida
  • 51-200 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

Straight North developed a pay-per-click advertising campaign and completed a full website redesign. They later remained on retainer for SEO and PPC work.

Metal Fabricator Digital Marketing

  • Other Digital Marketing
  • $50,000 to $199,999
  • Jan. 2008 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
4.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"I’m happy with what they’ve done, they listen, and they take their time to deliver quality work."

Dec 8, 2014
President, Metal Manufacturing Company
Anonymous
Verified
  • Manufacturing
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

Straight North provides search engine optimization and pay-per-click services and assists with general web marketing. The partnership is ongoing.

 

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

David DuerrChief Executive Officer

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.

Premier Verified means Clutch independently confirmed Straight North is a legally registered business,
financially sound (Creditsafe: Very Low Risk), and backed by 138 verified client reviews averaging 4.7 stars.

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Verified Client Reviews
138
Overall Review Rating
4.7
Source
Clutch
Last Updated
August 27, 2026

Business Entity

Business Entity Name STRAIGHT NORTH, LLC
Source Office of the Illinois Secretary of State
Jurisdiction of Formation Illinois
Date of Formation June 30, 2005
Status Active
Last Updated October 29, 2020
ID 01556606

Credit Report Results

International Credit Risk Assessment Very Low Risk
Source Creditsafe
Last Updated November 15, 2020
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Locations (2)

211 W Upper Wacker Dr, Suite 1800 Chicago, IL, United States 60606

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