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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

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 its digital marketing services, with projects typically ranging from $2,000 to over $100,000. Clients often cite strong ROI and value for cost, especially in SEO and PPC management, though some express concerns over service consistency.

This summary is based on verified Clutch reviews.

Most Common Project Size

< $49,999 based on 123 reviews
< $49,999 $50,000 - $199,999 $200,000 - $999,999 > $1,000,000

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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

  • Responsive and Collaborative Team

    Clients commend Straight North for being responsive and easy to work with. Their team is described as professional, knowledgeable, and committed to understanding client needs, fostering a collaborative and successful partnership.

  • Effective Project Management

    Straight North is noted for its strong project management, ensuring timely delivery and clear communication. Clients appreciate their responsiveness and the proactive approach to managing client expectations and project timelines.

  • Successful SEO and Lead Generation

    Straight North's SEO strategies have successfully improved client search rankings and generated quality leads. Clients have experienced growth in website traffic and conversions, with some achieving record sales and increased brand awareness.

  • High-Quality Content Creation

    Straight North's content creation, including blogs and web copy, is often praised for its quality and relevance. Their ability to produce engaging content that aligns with client brand messaging contributes to improved SEO performance.

  • Challenges with SEO and PPC Effectiveness

    Some clients reported underwhelming results from SEO and PPC efforts, citing a lack of significant improvement in search rankings or lead generation. There were concerns about communication and the ability to deliver promised results.

  • Proactive Approach to Client Feedback

    Clients appreciate Straight North's willingness to listen to feedback and make necessary adjustments. Their openness to client input helps ensure that the final deliverables meet expectations and achieve desired outcomes.

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Web Design for Nonprofit Fundraiser

  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Content development Mobile optimization Other SEO
  • $10,000 to $49,999
  • Feb. 2016 - Ongoing
4.5
Quality
5.0
Schedule
4.5
Cost
4.5
Willing to Refer
5.0

"Straight North got things right the first time, which was really nice."

Nov 23, 2016
Sales & Marketing Director, Nonprofit Fundraiser
Anonymous
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Washington, District of Columbia
  • 11-50 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

Previously, Straight North provided SEO for another of the client's websites; this time, they designed a new responsive website with a custom form and will continue to do SEO for it.

SEO for Venture Capital Advisory

  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Other SEO
  • $10,000 to $49,999
  • May 2016 - Ongoing
4.5
Quality
4.5
Schedule
5.0
Cost
4.5
Willing to Refer
5.0

"Our project came in on budget and on time, which are two important statistics."

Nov 22, 2016
Board Member, Venture Capital Advisory
Anonymous
Verified
  • Financial services
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • 11-50 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

Straight North was tasked with building a new website to explain a new value proposition and also market it via SEO and other marketing techniques.

SEO and Web Design for Cabinet Maker

  • Other Digital Marketing
  • $10,000 to $49,999
  • May 2016 - Ongoing
4.0
Quality
4.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"The informal feedback I've received for the site's aesthetics and design has been positive."

Nov 21, 2016
Advisor, Cabinet Maker
Anonymous
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • 11-50 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

Straight North built a new e-commerce website and marketed the website through Google to increase new buyers and provide a professional image.

SEO and Web Design for Metal Coating Company

  • Pay Per Click Search Engine Optimization
  • Google Adwords On site optimization Technical SEO
  • $10,000 to $49,999
  • Feb. 2016 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"Straight North has done a very good job, and the team has been responsive to any questions I had, usually answering within a couple of minutes."

Nov 18, 2016
Marketing Manager, Metal Coating Company
Anonymous
Verified
  • Manufacturing
  • Charleston, South Carolina
  • 11-50 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

Straight North was selected to build a new website and transform the client into a national player with greatly increased online sales.

Digital Marketing for Equipment Manufacturer

  • Other Digital Marketing
  • $50,000 to $199,999
  • Jan. 2014 - Ongoing
4.5
Quality
4.0
Schedule
4.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
4.0

"It will take a while for the SEO to take effect, but Straight North's work during the last 2 years have essentially doubled our incoming web leads."

Nov 9, 2016
VP, Manufacturing Company
Anonymous
Verified
  • Manufacturing
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • 51-200 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

Straight North developed a new website and marketed it online with the goal of lead generation and sales growth.

Web Development for Industrial Company

  • Web Development
  • Other frameworks and CMS
  • Less than $10,000
  • Jan. - Apr. 2016
5.0
Quality
4.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"Straight North has been overall helpful and usually found the most economical way to solve an issue."

Nov 1, 2016
Director of Marketing and Sales, Industrial Company
Anonymous
Verified
  • Manufacturing
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • 11-50 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

Straight North revamped an obsolete website and also provided some digital strategy advice to make the website a marketing assett.

Digital Marketing for Food Production Company

  • Other Digital Marketing
  • $200,000 to $999,999
  • Jan. 2012 - Ongoing
4.5
Quality
4.5
Schedule
4.5
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"Straight North optimized our website and we've seen organic traffic and leads grow."

Oct 24, 2016
VP of Marketing, Food Production Company
Anonymous
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • 201-500 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

Straight North works to enhance lead generation and brand recognition for a client in a niche field.

SEO for Real Estate Agent

  • Web Design
  • $10,000 to $49,999
  • July - Aug. 2016
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"I've told several people about Straight North and their new platform already. The site is straight, simple, and very well-organized."

Oct 13, 2016
Real Estate Agent
Anonymous
Verified
  • Real estate
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

Straight North works with a solo real estate agent to create an online brand that makes clients feel like they are working for a large, professional agency.

Website and SEO for Payment Processor

  • Web Design
  • $10,000 to $49,999
  • May 2016 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"Straight North has a great tech specialist as well as people running each department."

Oct 7, 2016
VP of Sales and Marketing, Payment Processor
Anonymous
Verified
  • Financial services
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • 51-200 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

Straight North is engaged to create a better website that is easier to use and more attractive for customers first impressions.

SEM for Auto Parts Manufacturer

  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Other SEO
  • $50,000 to $199,999
  • June 2016 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
4.5
Schedule
4.5
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"We started from zero, but we're doing very well now thanks to the help of Straight North."

Jun 15, 2016
Owner & Project Manager, Auto Parts Manufacturer
Anonymous
Verified
  • Manufacturing
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • 11-50 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

Straight North performs organic SEO marketing and manages pay-per-click advertising to grow the client's customer base.

 

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.

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