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The research recognizes four exceptional IT services firms with an outstanding record of client satisfaction and support.

WASHINGTON, February 29, 2016 - Today Clutch published two updated reports featuring Top Chicago IT Services Firms and Top New York IT Services Firms. The research leverages the proprietary Leaders Matrix methodology, which maps each firm's focus on various areas of technology consulting against their ability to deliver reliably on client expectations.
Stratosphere Networks and Converged were inducted into the Top Chicago IT Services Leaders Matrix

However, new survey data says small businesses will dedicate more resources in 2016 to improving their online presence.
WASHINGTON, DC, February 24, 2016 — Half of small businesses in the US that have a company website do not engage in search engine optimization (SEO), according to a new survey conducted by Clutch, a leading B2B research firm. Minimal SEO engagement significantly lowers a small business’ odds of being found online by potential customers and subsequently makes it more difficult for that business to meet growth goals.

The research is Clutch’s latest in a series of reports identifying leading search engine optimization (SEO) firms by location.

WASHINGTON, February 18th, 2016 — Today Clutch announced its first edition of research on the top SEO agencies in the UK. The research leverages Clutch’s proprietary methodology, calculating each firm's focus on SEO services against their ability to deliver world-class results for their clients.
The ten highlighted agencies are: Promodo, High Position, EMS Internet, SEO 24/7, Greenlight Digital, twentysix, EnVeritas Group, ArtDriver, BuiltVisible, and Caliber.

This new research identifies Chicago-based agencies with exceptional records of client service in digital marketing. 
WASHINGTON, February 18th, 2016 — Today Clutch published its first report highlighting Top Chicago Digital Marketing Agencies. The research leverages Clutch’s proprietary Leaders Matrix methodology, mapping each firm's focus on digital marketing services against their ability to deliver on clients’ expectations.
The leading agencies are: Straight North, Mightybytes, Walker Sands Digital, ePageCity, Inc., Bright Bright Great, Digital Third Coast, VisionFriendly.com, Marcel Digital, LLT Group, Innovaxis Marketing, Duo Consulting, and BatesMeron Sweet Design.

Further, many small businesses that do have a website do not consider a mobile-friendly website to be a priority.
WASHINGTON DC, February 17, 2016 – Nearly half of small businesses in the US operate without a website, according to a new survey of 350+ small businesses from Clutch, a B2B research firm. Irrelevancy to their business and expense were the top reasons cited by most respondents for why they choose not to have a website.
Despite these findings, website experts stress that small businesses that do not have a website should seriously consider developing one - even the simplest, low cost, 1-2 page site - in order to have a greater online presence.

Cloud service providers should target opportunity in enterprise market, new survey findings suggest.
WASHINGTON, DC, February 11, 2016 – The majority of enterprises in the US plan to increase their spending on cloud computing by as much as 50% in 2016, according to a new study conducted by Clutch, a leading B2B research firm. At the same time, nearly 30% will maintain their current spending, and only 6% will reduce their cloud computing budget. This spending pattern indicates a growth opportunity for cloud service providers in the enterprise market.

The research is Clutch’s latest in a series of reports identifying leading SEO firms by location.
WASHINGTON, January 26, 2016 — Today Clutch announced its latest edition of research on SEO companies in Canada. The research leverages Clutch’s proprietary methodology, calculating each firm's focus on SEO services against their ability to deliver world-class results for their clients.
The highlighted companies are: 1st on the List Promotion, First Page SEO, Ignite Digital, Top Draw, seoplus+, Nova Solutions, Lift Interactive Inc., talonX Creative Agency, nonlinear digital, ICONA Inc., Damang Media Group, Kinex Media, and Huge Impact.

This updated research identifies sixteen leading digital agencies that excel at social media marketing. 
WASHINGTON, January 21, 2016 – Today Clutch published an updated report on leading social media marketing agencies. The research identifies firms with an outstanding record of client satisfaction in social media marketing among other digital marketing services.

New study predicts IT services spend will increase in 2016, indicating an opening for leaders in client satisfaction to capture growing market
WASHINGTON DC, Jan 20, 2016 – Small businesses are less than satisfied with their IT service providers, according to a new study conducted by Clutch, a leading B2B research firm. Despite relatively poor ratings from SMBs, nearly 40% of surveyed firms say they plan to increase spending on IT services in 2016, further enhancing the opportunity for market leaders.
Clutch’s study, which includes ratings of 800+ IT services firms, found that the average Net Promoter Score (NPS) for SMBs’ IT service providers was 13, compared to B2B professional services firms’ benchmark scores of 30+. NPS is a standardized measure of client satisfaction. These scores indicate definite client service challenges for IT service providers compared to other types of service providers.

This report identifies twelve companies with exceptional records of client service and support in the Chicago area.

WASHINGTON, December 18, 2015 - Today Clutch published a new report on 2015 Top Chicago IT Services Firms. The research leverages the proprietary Leaders Matrix methodology, which maps each firm's focus in various fields of IT consulting against their ability to deliver reliably on client expectations.
The following twelve companies were inducted into the 2015 Top Chicago IT Services Firms Leaders Matrix: