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Hot Dog Marketing partners with service businesses in Austin, TX and beyond and provides first-class marketing services. From developing a smart strategy for your business to executing your social media needs, Hot Dog Marketing is a branding and digital marketing company that has deep expertise in serving companies looking to build their brand and reputation as experts in their industries.

Hot Dog Marketing is one of Austin's most respected branding and digital marketing agencies. Named one of Austin's top digital agencies in the Austin Business Journal, Hot Dog Marketing has served over 350 clients since 2012. Hot Dog Marketing is a Google Partner, Facebook Partner, and Growth Drive Design certified agency.

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$5,000+
 
$100 - $149 / hr
 
10 - 49
 Founded
2008
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Round Rock, TX
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  • 100 East Main Suite 201
    Round Rock, TX 78664
    United States
    +1.512.537.6575

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Full-Scope Digital Marketing for Urology Specialist Practice

“They usually send an email and I almost never have to call them because they’re so responsive.”

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
$200,000 to $999,999
 
April 2017 - Ongoing
Project summary: 

Hot Dog Marketing developed multiple WordPress sites for a urology practice and it’s various departments. They also created a PPC and SEO digital marketing campaign to build their digital presence.

The Reviewer
 
11-50 employees
 
Austin, Texas
Practice Manager, Urology Specialist
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Year over year, the number of new patients continues to grow. Additionally, Hot Dog Marketing can demonstrate how each campaign attracted new clients. The team worked hard, but were fun to collaborate with. They were flexible and brought on new team members when in a crunch.   

A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the practice manager of a urology specialist.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Hot Dog Marketing?

We were unhappy with our previous marketing partner. We couldn’t get the foothold in the competitive urology space in Austin, Texas. We wanted to do more campaigns, more websites, and really grow our digital presence.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They’re really comprehensive and engaging. We’ve had really great meetings in which they’ve provided a full plan and review. We need a lot of work on our SEO and PPC. We also needed a web presence for each of our departments; they need to be able to stand alone but also stand within our larger company umbrella.

They redesigned our main website and added more tabs and landing pages. They also created some specialty websites from scratch. We needed them all to be pretty uniform. They’re WordPress sites. On each of the websites, users can send in inquiries to learn more about our services.

Our main site generally attracts people who know what they’re looking for, but our other sites are very specific. Hot Dog Marketing did a great job helping us identify specific keywords that would help us mainstream that.

What is the team composition?

I work directly with Jessica (Owner). Even though she’s the owner, she’s incredibly engaging and responsive. We also worked well with Kathryn (Client Services Manager), Cathy (Marketing Director), and Brandon (Creative Director).

They’re our go-to people and they’re always incredibly responsive. They always get back to us within a few minutes and have incredible, fun ideas. They made it easy to make our mundane medical searches a lot more interesting and fun for everybody.

How did you come to work with Hot Dog Marketing?

The owner of our company found them before I started.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent a few hundred thousand dollars, but probably less than $500,000.  

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in April 2017 and we’ve worked with them ever since.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? 

We were able to measure how many new candidates we received per PPC campaign. We also saw significant growth year over year for patients looking for specific services. I saw a lot of growth in regards to organic searches based on what they promoted.

How did Hot Dog Marketing perform from a project management standpoint?

They usually send an email and I almost never have to call them because they’re so responsive. They get back to me within a few minutes.

They shifted some people around when we needed more urgent help, and they hired people as needed. They’re growing really quickly.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I’ve worked with several other agencies, but Hot Dog Marketing stands out because they’re informative, incredibly professional, and very thorough. My favorite part though is that they’re fun to work with.  They had the same vision as us — working really hard but enjoying the work.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, I can’t think of anything negative to say.

5.0
Overall Score
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer

Marketing Material for Municipality

"They are always timely with their work."

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
Less than $10,000
 
Feb. - May 2020
Project summary: 

Hot Dog Marketing provided redesigns for the digital and print advertisements of a municipality. Their team met with the team and then started work. 

The Reviewer
 
201-500 Employees
 
Cedar Park, Texas
Tourism Manager, Municipality
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Hot Dog Marketing has successfully improved marketing efforts. Traffic and social media effects have been great. The staff is very creative and personable. 

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the tourism manager for a municipality. Our department is responsible for supporting the positioning of City as a Destination City by defining and recommending appropriate use of funding mechanisms to promote the community’s events, attractions, resources and lodging opportunities to appropriate segments of the traveling public.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Hot Dog Marketing?

We hired Hot Dog Marketing to bring a new look to our visitor guide, as well as our digital and print advertisements.

What were your goals for this project?

The goals for the project was to develop a unified message with more visually appealing marketing material.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We selected Hot Dog Marketing because I had worked with them through another organization and was happy with the work they did. Additionally, they were incredibly responsive when we contacted them with our needs. They helped us map out a plan for moving forward, which made the task seem less overwhelming.

Describe the project in detail.

We had a kickoff meeting to discuss our needs. They asked detailed questions about our city, what we had done in the past, the recurring issues we were having, and what our expectations were. The first thing they did was help us come up with a unified message. After our initial meeting they provided us with three options and scheduled a second meeting for us to go through and let them know what we liked and didn't like. We were quickly able to find messaging we liked, as they listened to us and hit the nail on the head. Happy with their work, we then asked Hot Dog to redesign our digital and print ads. They quickly provided us three options to get the project rolling. Their timely communication and flexibility with our change requests landed us with ads we were very happy with and with a short turnaround time. Happy once again with their work, we then asked them to redesign our visitor guide. That project is still in process, but we are liking the first phases of the design.

What was the team composition?

We met with the owner for the kickoff meeting. During that time, she introduced us to the team members that would be working on our projects. We were assigned a project manager and she is in constant contact with us. If there is a specific issue we're having, she pulls that team member in to get the product right.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The streamlined messaging and design of our print and digital ads has improved our marketing efforts significantly. We have seen the effects through more traffic to our website and social media, as well as more inquiries about our destination.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Like any new relationship, there were some growing pains. However, Hot Dog took the time to learn our style of communication and adjust to accommodate our needs.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Honestly, the staff. They are such a laid back and nice group of people. I don't think we've had a single meeting where they didn't make us laugh. You walk out feeling like you just hung out with a bunch of friends versus attending a work meeting. They know how to get down to business though, they are always timely with their work and we are always impressed at their creativity.

Are there any areas for improvement?

They have been great to work with. They will continue to improve as we grow our relationship, as they will be more familiar with our preferences and needs.

5.0
Overall Score They are an up and coming company and getting better as they go.
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
    Very timely. Never had to wait.
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
    Extremely reasonable for the amount of effort that goes into what they do. A little goes a long way.
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
    Very happy with the final product.
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer
    Already have.

Branding and Web Design for IT Constultancy

“...our traffic has tripled and is consistently growing thanks to their social media marketing efforts.”

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
$50,000 to $199,999
 
Apr. 2018 - Ongoing
Project summary: 

Hot Dog Marketing developed a brand strategy, including guidelines, messaging, and updates to a website and other materials. They also continue to provide social media marketing and content creation. 

The Reviewer
 
201-500 Employees
 
Jacksonville, Florida
Jonathan Conrad
COO, ISF, Inc.
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Hot Dog Marketing provides top notch branding services, from messaging and design to overall strategy. Their approach has significantly improved online performance and engagement at a consistent pace. They also deliver on time and go out of their way to help clients achieve goals.

A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the COO of ISF, Inc., a state management consulting and information technology firm.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Hot Dog Marketing?

We wanted to build brand awareness and grow our market by letting the state government know who we are and what we do. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Hot Dog Marketing initially performed a brand assessment to help us establish new messaging and branding guidelines from scratch. They also updated our website with the new branding as well as templates for proposals, presentations, and other collateral. They continue to provide social media marketing services, including written content for blogs and social media posts. 

What is the team composition? 

While we have one main point of contact, we've interfaced with about 5–6 others on their team as well. 

How did you come to work with Hot Dog Marketing?

After identifying several firms around Austin, Texas and Florida, Hot Dog Marketing outperformed others during the RFP process. We were impressed after some initial discussions with their team and they were also one of the most competitively priced firms we considered. 

How much have you invested with them?

We've invested around $80,000 thus far.

What is the status of this engagement?

We've been working with them since April 2018.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

Since Hot Dog Marketing updated our website, our traffic has tripled and is consistently growing thanks to their social media marketing efforts. They've done a great job of continuing to improve our online performance, providing monthly analytics reports in the process. Whenever we post new articles, we get a lot of positive engagement from clients. In addition to helping us increase business leads, they've also helped us become more of a thought leader in our space. 

How did Hot Dog Marketing perform from a project management standpoint?

They always meet set deadlines, even if it means putting in additional hours. They did whatever it took to launch our website a week ahead of schedule, for example, so we were able to have it up and running for a specific contract. Overall, they're very responsive, flexible, and diligent. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their flexibility and customer-centric approach set them apart. They do what it takes to make their clients happy, even if it means working outside of the scope of work or putting in extra hours to meet shifting deadlines. They're also collaborative and open to discussing new ideas.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I can't think of anything. It's been a great relationship thus far. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Be clear about expectations, timelines, and project goals from the start. As long as you're honest about the reasoning behind project needs, they'll respond very well and do what it takes to make it happen. 

5.0
Overall Score
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer

SEM & SEO Strategy for Digital Design Studio

“We could tell they had a genuine desire to see us succeed.”

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
$10,000 to $49,999
 
Mar. - June 2018
Project summary: 

Hot Dog Marketing provided digital marketing strategy in support of a website refresh, including SEO, SEM, reputation management, social media management, and multimedia content.

The Reviewer
 
11-50 Employees
 
Austin, Texas
Michael Manning
President, Rocksauce Studios
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

Hot Dog Marketing’s strategy bolstered search rankings during the transition and guided the internal team, even after their involvement ended. Their effortless collaboration and transparent project management fostered a positive experience.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the president of a digital innovation agency.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Hot Dog Marketing?

We wanted to get a new website set up, which would focus on our new target enterprise customers. We wanted to use the expertise of Hot Dog Marketing to build a great SEO and search engine marketing (SEM) strategy to support this launch.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

They could provide examples of outcomes and were within our budget. Plus, they were a good fit for our culture.

Describe the scope of their work in detail.

Hot Dog Marketing helped us with SEM, SEO, email marketing, reputation management, and online advertising. They also assisted with our blog, multimedia content, and social media.

After a kickoff meeting, they immediately started building our SEO, including campaign monitoring and management. I also met with their CEO to lay out a strategic plan that we could follow with or without their support.

What was the team composition?

We worked with an SEO/SEM strategist, social media specialist, multimedia specialist, and email marketing strategist. We were also in touch with a project manager and account manager.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Hot Dog Marketing set us up for success—after our engagement was through, we were able to execute the strategies laid out for us. Our Google search and SEO ranking did not suffer at all from the site transition.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Hot Dog Marketing worked well with our team. We had many meetings to discuss our goals and used Basecamp to manage the project. They sent regular updates, so we didn't have to wonder what was going on. It was terrific.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

We could tell they had a genuine desire to see us succeed.

5.0
Overall Score
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer

Web Design and Digital Marketing Support for Law Firm

“Hot Dog Marketing clearly understands the market we’re trying to reach and the image we’re trying to present.”

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5.0

Quality: 
5.0
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
$50,000 to $199,999
 
Mar. 2017 – Ongoing
Project summary: 

Hot Dog Marketing created and maintains a law firm’s WordPress website. They also manage their marketing including branding, social media, written collateral, and blog content, and coordinate videography.

The Reviewer
 
11-50 Employees
 
Austin, Texas
Paul Skeith
Managing Partner, Richards Rodriguez and Skeith
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

The improved website drives increased traffic, resulting in a new channel for lead acquisition and an increase in leads. With their expertise and the multitude of services that they offer and manage, Hot Dog Marketing successfully helps to advance the firm’s many marketing and branding goals.

A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the managing partner for Richards Rodriguez and Skeith, a business law firm that serves mid-sized businesses in central Texas.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Hot Dog Marketing?

We had an old website that needed to be updated to better match our identity and the kind of clients we wanted to serve. We also needed our written marketing materials and our social media postings to line up with that new identity presented in the website.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They’re helping us by creating and updating the WordPress website. They’re also choosing and curating appropriate social media posts and refining our written marketing materials. Additionally, they’ve also coordinated videography services with third-party providers for our video blog email that goes out to our clients once a month. We collaborate on the content to include on the blog and social media. They also help us to curate news articles and other external content that we think would be of value to our clients.

What is the team composition?

I talk with their CEO directly for overall strategy. Our internal marketing and recruiting director talks to the website and social media coordinator. Our internal director coordinates with the videographer and video blog coordinator.

How did you come to work with Hot Dog Marketing?

We share an office building with them, which is how we originally met. We also heard about them through word of mouth, and we saw them at an event. We interviewed several marketing firms. Hot Dog Marketing clearly understands the market we’re trying to reach and the image we’re trying to present. They laid out a comprehensive plan of the services they provide and the service providers they manage, which was appealing to us.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent $60,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in March 2017 and the work is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

Web views and repeat web views increased three times since the program began. Our leads went from zero to several per week. They’ve helped us attain a new method to acquire leads.

How did Hot Dog Marketing perform from a project management standpoint?

Their project management is fantastic. Communication has always been exceptionally clear. They keep me informed about what’s going on. We communicate via email, and we use Basecamp to keep on top of the larger projects.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They’re good at communicating the status of the project and asking questions to understand our goals. We had one or two issues where the results came out differently than we expected. They engaged immediately, and we worked together and got them resolved quickly and in a way that made everybody happy.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Take the time to explain the goals of the project and to educate them about that. Allow yourself to use Hot Dog Marketing’s expertise. Don’t go to them with a transactional mindset. Spend some time listening because they have good ideas on how to accomplish your goals.

5.0
Overall Score
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
    It’s one of their strongest points.
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
    They stayed within the cost budget. We’re getting our full value from what we’ve been paying them.
  • 5.0 Quality
    Service & deliverables
    We’ve been happy working with them to get what we were looking for.
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer

Complete Rebranding and Digital Marketing for Law Practice

"Overall website traffic has gone up 300%–400% since they launched the rebranding and SEO efforts."

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5.0

Quality: 
4.5
Schedule: 
5.0
Cost: 
5.0
Willing to refer: 
5.0
The Project
 
$50,000 to $199,999
 
May 2016 - Ongoing
Project summary: 

As part of a rebranding, Hot Dog Marketing redesigned a logo, color palette, and business cards. They're also updating proposal and report templates, designing brochures, and producing videos.

The Reviewer
 
51-200 Employees
 
Round Rock, Texas
Bryant Smith
Chief of Operations, MVBA
 
Verified
The Review
Feedback summary: 

The new branding, lauded internally and externally, has increased website traffic and generated significant new business. Hot Dog Marketing's superior customer service skills and ability to bring creative ideas of their own to the table make them a valuable partner.

A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this client over the phone. Below is an edited transcript.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm director of operations for McCreary Veselka Bragg and Allen (MVBA), a law firm that collects delinquent property taxes in Texas.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Hot Dog Marketing?

Our brand was old and needed a change. We wanted to bring it up to date, make it livelier, and be in tune with who we are as a business.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

They've done several things for the last few years. They began by creating a new logo and color scheme. They redesigned our entire website and led SEO. They redid our business cards to reflect the new branding. We had a joint working session to develop a new tagline. They came back with a couple of suggestions and we chose the one that we liked best. They’ve helped us refresh our proposal template that we use for potential clients. They're helping us revamp our report template for current clients. They’re also in the process of doing some video marketing for us. They've done several brochures for us, which we use as leave behinds. They’re doing our social media posting as well.

What is the team composition?

We have a customer service liaison that we deal with directly for any questions. I also speak directly with their creative director. There’s a number of team members assigned to our account including branding experts, video developers, designers, and copywriters.

How did you come to work with Hot Dog Marketing?

We knew about them through word of mouth because they’re active in our local community. Once we met the team, we immediately felt comfortable. We liked what they had to offer in terms of the solutions and ideas they brought to the table.

How much have you invested with them?

We're scheduled to spend $25,000 this year but it will probably be closer to $50,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

The rebranding work started in May 2016 and the marketing engagement is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

Overall website traffic has gone up 300%–400% since they launched the rebranding and SEO efforts. The rebranding of our proposals helped us win 2–3 new contracts over the past year. The universal comment was that it’s the best looking proposal out of all of our competitors.

How did Hot Dog Marketing perform from a project management standpoint?

Typically when we have a project, we send it over to our customer service liaison. She assigns it to whichever team member or project group needs to take the lead. Then we'll determine if we need to have a sit down meeting or if we can just hash things out over email. They use Basecamp program to keep track of each project, which is nice so I can see what's going on and easily communicate with the team. The creative director has great ideas and is also a good listener. The whole team asks great questions and then comes back with great options for us to consider. Also, they always deliver on time.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I can count on them to follow through and finish our project. We’re not their only customer, but it sometimes feels that way because they go above and beyond for us. That kind of customer service makes a big difference. We view them as an extension of our company and not just a vendor. It's a nice relationship.

Any advice for potential customers?

Come with an open mind. We weren’t very open-minded at the beginning but they opened our minds to their ideas. They will deliver a great plan for you if you’re open to it.

5.0
Overall Score
  • 5.0 Scheduling
    ON TIME / DEADLINES
    They never miss a deadline, and they often beat them.
  • 5.0 Cost
    Value / within estimates
    The costs are reasonable for the service they provide.
  • 4.5 Quality
    Service & deliverables
  • 5.0 NPS
    Willing to refer
    I recommend them all the time.