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Simple Machines is a B2B marketing agency that helps technology, manufacturing and service companies acquire better and grow faster.

With a strong focus on process, technology and data insights, we build efficiency into our clients’ entire marketing and sales operations.

  • Min project size
    $10,000+
  • Hourly rate
    $150 - $199 / hr
  • Employees
    2 - 9
  • Locations
    Chicago, IL
  • Year founded
    Founded 2012

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    Pricing Snapshot

    Min. project size $10,000+
    Avg. hourly rate $150 - $199 /hr
    Rating for cost 4.5 /5

    What Clients Have Said

    Simple Machines Marketing's pricing varies significantly, with project investments ranging from under $10,000 to over $550,000. Clients appreciate the value for cost due to their responsiveness, quality of work, and successful outcomes, suggesting a strong ROI relative to project budgets.

    This summary is based on verified Clutch reviews.

    Most Common Project Size

    $10,000 - $49,999 based on 9 reviews
    < $10,000 $10,000 - $49,999 $50,000 - $199,999 > $200,000
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    Simple Machines Marketing Review Insights

    Overall Review Rating

    4.9
    • Quality 4.9
    • Schedule 4.9
    • Cost 4.5
    • Willing to Refer 4.9

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    Review Highlights

    • Areas for Improvement in Understanding Business

      While highly skilled, some clients feel Simple Machines Marketing could improve their understanding of specific business needs, particularly in general marketing efforts. This suggests a need for better alignment with client objectives.

    • Highly Responsive and Communicative

      Simple Machines Marketing's team is commended for their proactive communication and responsiveness. They are quick to address client concerns and provide updates, fostering strong client relationships and satisfaction.

    • Strong Project Management

      The company is recognized for its excellent project management, maintaining clear timelines, and effective communication. Clients appreciate their responsiveness and ability to keep projects on track, ensuring a seamless collaboration experience.

    • Comprehensive Digital Marketing Strategies

      The agency excels in developing robust digital marketing plans, including SEO, PPC, and social media strategies. Clients report improved lead generation and increased web traffic, attributing these results to Simple Machines' strategic approach.

    • Expertise in Market Research

      Clients appreciate the agency's ability to conduct thorough market research and provide valuable insights for strategic planning. Their research skills aid clients in entering new markets and enhancing their competitive positioning.

    • Customer-Centric Approach

      The agency's customer-centric approach is praised, with clients appreciating their dedication to understanding and meeting client needs. They provide tailored solutions that align with client goals and preferences.

    Simple Machines Marketing Reviews

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    Graphic Design for Strategy, Management & Consulting Firm

    • Other Design
    • $50,000 to $199,999
    • Jan. 2015 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    4.0

     "Simple Machines’ graphic designs distinguish them from other providers — we’re very happy with their work."

    VP of Operations, LBL Strategies, Ltd
    Doug Maris
    • Business services
    • Chicago, Illinois
    • 11-50 Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    Simple Machines Marketing provides graphic design services for a strategy, management, and consulting firm. They help the client create professional designs and deliverables for their end clients.

    Branding, Marketing & Web Dev for Nonprofit Organization

    • Branding Social Media Marketing Web Development
    • Less than $10,000
    • May 2020 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "Simple Machines Marketing has just been a great partner overall."

    Grant Writer, Lawndale Christian Legal Center
    Karen Kopf
    • Nonprofit
    • Chicago, Illinois
    • 11-50 Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    Simple Machines Marketing helps a nonprofit with its rebranding and marketing efforts. The team has also provided web development by integrating Google Analytics and eTapestry into the client's website.

    Web Dev & Design for Outsourcing Company

    • Web Design Web Development
    • $10,000 to $49,999
    • Jan. - Mar. 2021
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    4.5
    Cost
    4.5
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "Simple Machines Marketing took our goals to the next level."

    Director of Marketing, Total Solutions
    Zach Gatton
    • Financial services
    • Davenport, Iowa
    • 11-50 Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    An outsourcing company hired Simple Machines Marketing to design and develop a WordPress website from scratch. Its functionalities include providing calls to action and capturing user contact information.

    Digital Marketing Svcs for Automation Firm

    • Branding Other Digital Marketing Web Development
    • $10,000 to $49,999
    • Oct. 2018 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "They’re innovative and always come up with fresh ideas."

    Executive VP of Enterprise Automation, eAlliance Corporation
    Glenn Hoormann
    • Software
    • Naperville, Illinois
    • 11-50 Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    Simple Machines Marketing manages the digital marketing of an automation firm. So far, they've provided a LinkedIn playbook, identified buyer personas, and more. They also help solidify the client's brand. 

    Website Optimization & Google Ads for Visual Technology Firm

    • Web Design
    • $10,000 to $49,999
    • July 2019 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "They’ll come to us with a solution, put it to market, and then iterate to make it better."

    VP of Marketing, ThreeKit
    Marc Uible
    • Software
    • Chicago, Illinois
    • 51-200 Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    Simple Machines Marketing is redesigning a website and providing Google Ads services for a product visualization company. In addition to PPC, the team is providing ongoing UX/UI design, CRO, and LPO support.

    Digital Marketing for IT Managed Services Provider

    • Other Digital Marketing
    • $200,000 to $999,999
    • Aug. 2013 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    “Simple Machines Marketing helps us remain at the cutting-edge, which is so important in the technology industry.”

    VP Sales & Marketing, Switchfast Technologies
    Tim Schmitt
    • Information technology
    • Chicago, Illinois
    • 51-200 Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    Simple Machines Marketing provides digital marketing services. They initially developed a website and integrated it with HubSpot; now, they do SEO, content strategy, market research, and site maintenance.

    Marketing & Branding for Insurance & Risk Management Firm

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

    “They’ve helped us to find our voice, setting design and verbiage standards across the whole company.”

    VP of Human Resources, IPMG
    Susan Oswalt
    • Financial services
    • St. Charles, Illinois
    • 51-200 Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    Simple Machines Marketing plays an important role in the marketing strategy for an insurance provider. They've created cohesive design and verbiage, write content, and find ways to boost site traffic.

    Marketing Strategy & Branding for Osteopathic Education Association

    • Market Research
    • Confidential
    • Mar. 2016 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "They listen very well and are very organized."

    Director of Communications, ACOEP
    Erin Sernoffsky
    • Nonprofit
    • Akron, Iowa
    • 11-50 Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    Simple Machines Marketing was hired to provide market research and branding services to help inform the client's direction into the future.

    Market Research & Web Design for Pool Service Company

    • Market Research
    • $50,000 to $199,999
    • Nov. 2010 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "I have also gotten positive feedback on the design and navigation of the website."

    Owner, AAA Pool Service
    Pat Downes
    • Business services
    • Wheeling, Illinois
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    Simple Machines Marketing was hired to help the client with their marketing efforts. They first did market research and then developed a strategy with which to deploy an SEO campaign around.

    Marketing Development for Printing Company

    • Other Digital Marketing
    • Confidential
    • Jan. 2015 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    4.5
    Cost
    n/a
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "They were always very good at finding solutions."

    Business Manager, Aloha Print Group
    Jim Vozzella
    • Manufacturing
    • Chicago, Illinois
    • 11-50 Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    Simple Machines helped the client improve their website and devise a complete marketing strategy to capture new vertical markets. 

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