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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
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See all 81 projectsBlack Propeller is a Pay-Per-Click Advertising agency specializing in Google Ads management and digital advertising campaigns. Despite having high ratings and expertise appreciated by clients, feedback indicates a mix of experiences, with approximately 72% positive reviews highlighting their communication and strategic approach, while around 28% express dissatisfaction, particularly concerning project execution and client service.
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Serves United StatesServices provided
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See all 29 projectsKeepers Digital is a proficient digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click advertising and Google Ads management. They consistently receive positive feedback, with over 90% of reviews highlighting their deep expertise, client-focused approach, and significant improvements in conversion rates and ROI. Clients commend Keepers Digital for their effective communication, strategic optimization of campaigns, and ability to deliver measurable results in PPC and paid search initiatives.
$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
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See all 30 projectsAccelerated Digital Media is a digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click (PPC) services, including Google Ads, Search Engine Marketing, and paid media strategies. Across reviews, 100% of clients commend ADM for their strong expertise in PPC and project management, with several highlighting their ability to meet critical CPA and ROAS targets. Their dedication to client success and effective communication is consistently praised.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Kansas City, MO
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Founded in 2019, Martin City Marketing is a print design company. Their services include Print Design and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Austin, TX
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Digital Strategy company Sangfroid! is in Austin, Texas. Founded in 2016, the team provides Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Pompano Beach, FL
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Dental SEO Services Company is a social media marketing firm. They offer Social Media Marketing and Ecommerce Marketing and are headquartered in Pompano Beach, Florida.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Athens, GA
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Local Eye Media is an Advertising company headquartered in Athens, Georgia. Established in 2016, the team focuses on Advertising and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Manalapan Township, NJ
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Silver Spine Media is a small Manalapan Township, New Jersey-based SEO services firm. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Pembroke Pines, FL
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The Glow Up is a branding agency. They focus on Branding and Pay Per Click and were established in 2011.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Portland, OR
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Webfu, a small PPC agency, is in Portland, Oregon. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Fulshear, TX
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Shero Marketing is a SEO agency. Established in 2019, the firm focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Greensboro, NC
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Magnetic Ideas is a SEO services firm established in 2012. The small team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ventura, CA
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Established in 1984, The Rico Group is a pay per click agency. The team provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization and is headquartered in Ventura, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Clearwater, FL
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SERPWARS is a social media marketing agency launched in 2017. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Web Design and is headquartered in Clearwater, Florida.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fullerton, CA
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ClickMobile Solutions is a small Fullerton, California-based Content Marketing company. Their services include Content Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Concord, CA
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SEO LAW HUB is a Digital Strategy company. Launched in 2019, their team offers Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Philadelphia, PA
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Revcarto is a PPC agency based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Established in 2019, the team provides Pay Per Click and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Catonsville, MD
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LUD Marketing LLC is an Other Digital Marketing company. Their team is headquartered in Catonsville, Maryland and specializes in Other Digital Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Eugene, OR
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WebStrata is a web design company established in 1997. Based in Eugene, Oregon, the team focuses on Web Design and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Fredericksburg, VA
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Hive Marketing is a Digital Strategy company founded in 2021. Their team specializes in Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Knoxville, TN
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930Tech is a social media marketing agency. Established in 2021, the agency is headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Rehoboth Beach, DE
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Caweem LLC, a social media marketing company, was established in 2019. They focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Port St. Lucie, FL
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Founded in 2021, EMC Marketing Service is a small Port St. Lucie, Florida-based SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Irvine, CA
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Akorn Media LLC , an Advertising company, is in Irvine, California. They focus on Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New London, CT
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Small SEO services firm Battle SEO, is located in New London, Connecticut and Harker Heights, Texas. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Portland, OR
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See all 2 projectshalfCreative specializes in website design, maintenance, security, and SEO services. The overall feedback from their clients reflects a high level of satisfaction, highlighting the company’s quality of work, prompt communication, and expertise. Clients appreciate halfCreative's reliability and availability for questions and changes, with no noted areas for improvement.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Decatur, GA
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SEO Local Services is a SEO company. Founded in 2023, the company offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Salem, OR
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Skyline Video Productions is a small social media marketing agency based in Salem, Oregon. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Mahwah, NJ
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In Mahwah, New Jersey, Wenstein, LLC is a SEO services firm. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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SEO Pixel Webz is a social media marketing agency. Their small team of employees is headquartered in New York, New York. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Valrico, FL
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See all 1 projectsFlorida Website Marketing .com specializes in providing tailored SEO services to enhance online visibility and search engine rankings. Reviews consistently highlight their expertise in niche markets, personalized approach, and data-driven strategies, leading to significant improvements in website traffic and sales. Clients commend their professional communication, timely delivery, and responsive project management, though they suggest simplifying technical reports for better client understanding.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Saint Paul, MN
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Fancy Clam is a SEO company. Launched in 2016, their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Vizolutions is a SEO company. Their team is in San Diego, California. The company offers Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Laguna Hills, CA
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The Webdesigns Group is a SEO company launched in 2005. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Miami, FL
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27 Web Design is a Miami, Florida-based SEO services firm. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were launched in 2024.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Lakewood, NJ
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Founded in 2021, Mh Media is a small branding firm. Their team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Harrisburg, PA
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Digital Strategy company Arch Web Design and Solutions, LLC offers Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization. They were established in 2020.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9El Paso, TX
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SEO services firm Adri Santos Marketing was established in 2025. Based in El Paso, Texas, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Fort Worth, TX
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Go Higher, a Digital Strategy company, focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing. The firm is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Boston, MA
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VizSense is a social media marketing firm. Based in Boston, Massachusetts and Dallas, Texas, their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Tulsa, OK
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Lewis SEO Tulsa, a SEO company, was founded in 2008. They specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Mission Viejo, CA
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OVER THE TOP is a social media marketing agency. Headquartered in Mission Viejo, California, the company was founded in 2008. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999New York, NY
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Logo company DesignKix was established in 2019. The team offers Logo and Branding.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Blackstone, VA
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BlueSteak - Amazon & eCommerce Solution Provider is a pay per click company. Their team is located in Blackstone, Virginia and focuses on Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Jacksonville, FL
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Content Marketing company PM2 Digital was launched in 2019. The company specializes in Content Marketing and Pay Per Click, and is small.
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Grōu Digital Agency, an Email Marketing company, is based in Miami, Florida. Established in 2017, the team focuses on Email Marketing and Graphic Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Waterbury, CT
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Established in 2012, Market My Industry is an Email Marketing company. Their services include Email Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Murray, UT
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Social media marketing firm Prime Presence was established in 2020. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and is in Murray, Utah.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Worcester, MA
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Page Authority, a social media marketing company, was launched in 2020. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and is located in Worcester, Massachusetts.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49South Jordan, UT
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Established in 2020, Custom Marketing Solutions is a SEO agency. The small team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Alpharetta, GA
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Founded in 2024, Twig Dental Marketing is a Marketing Strategy company. The small team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dover, DE
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OhBoost, a social media marketing agency, was founded in 2019. The firm focuses on Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization, and is small.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Totowa, NJ
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Based in Totowa, New Jersey and Faisalabad, Pakistan, WeJob.org is a social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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List of the Top 15 United States Adwords PPC Management Companies
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Costa Mesa, CA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Pleasant Grove, UT
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Woodmere, NY
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJ
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Bel Air, MD
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Tempe, AZ
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$10,000+Undisclosed250 - 999New York, NY
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Arlington Heights, IL
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39.6/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Copley, OH
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Huntington, NY
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Fort Worth, TX
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37.5/40.018.4/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Fort Wayne, IN
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Oakbrook Terrace, IL
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Colorado Springs, CO
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Hoffman Estates, IL
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Reston, VA
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38.2/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Tampa, FL
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39.1/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Arlington, VA
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Pearland, TX
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Tenafly, NJ
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Diego, CA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49South Jordan, UT
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Boca Raton, FL
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Scottsdale, AZ
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Sandy, UT
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70% Pay Per Click70% Google Adwords30% Other
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- Market familiarity: They understand seasonal trends like Black Friday or back-to-school and can localize campaigns for states or metro areas.
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Start by following these guidelines:
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