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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
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See all 81 projectsBlack Propeller, a digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click Advertising and Google Ads management, receives largely positive feedback from clients, focusing on their strong communication and on-time deliverables. Approximately 75% of reviews highlight their expertise in PPC and Google Ads, while around 17% mention a lack of satisfaction regarding project execution or communication. Their technical knowledge and customer partnership approach are frequently praised.
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Serves United StatesServices provided
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See all 23 projectsKeepers Digital Keepers Digital is a digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click Advertising, with a focus on optimizing Google Ads and paid search campaigns. They have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with 100% of reviewers praising their expertise in PPC and project management. Clients consistently highlight their rapid response times, detailed reporting, and effective ad strategies, including cost-per-click optimization and improving ROI.
$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
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See all 30 projectsAccelerated Digital Media is a specialized digital advertising agency focusing on PPC, Paid Search, and Google Ads management. Reviews highlight their strong project management, timely delivery, and tailored strategies, with over 90% of feedback emphasizing their expertise and responsiveness. Clients appreciate their ability to reduce customer acquisition costs and increase marketing efficiency, reflecting their commitment to client success.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Seffner, FL
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Launched in 2023, seosaber is a SEO agency. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Ridgefield, WA
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Volume11 is a small SEO services firm headquartered in Ridgefield, Washington. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Seattle, WA
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Based in Seattle, Washington, Seattle SEO Guru is a social media marketing firm. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Raleigh, NC
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Peddle is a CRM consulting and SI company. Launched in 2022, the team specializes in CRM consulting and SI and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Bismarck, ND
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WebOpti Digital is a social media marketing agency established in 2024. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Shelbyville, KY
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Small social media marketing company Sam Solutions Services, is in Shelbyville, Kentucky. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Raleigh, NC
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Capital SEO Company is a branding agency launched in 2020. The team specializes in Branding and Search Engine Optimization and is in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
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Wndrlnd Marketing, a PR firm, was established in 2023. In Austin, Texas, the team focuses on Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Vineland, NJ
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Atlantic Media Company is a branding company. Launched in 2024, the firm provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Westlake Village, CA
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Founded in 2023, CRTE, a small branding firm, is in Westlake Village, California. Their team provides Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Sacramento, CA
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Founded in 2024, Verdiant Solutions, a small SEO company, is in Sacramento, California. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Oak Island, NC
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Without Limits Marketing, LLC is a social media marketing firm. Founded in 2023, the company provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Boulder, CO
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Revenue and Results is a branding firm. Their team is based in Boulder, Colorado. The agency offers Branding and Public Relations.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
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Branding agency Plutopixels was founded in 2024. Located in Austin, Texas, the team provides Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Denver, CO
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Denver Web Designs is a branding firm. They focus on Branding and Search Engine Optimization and were launched in 2003. The agency is located in Denver, Colorado.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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Joker is a New York, New York-based social media marketing firm. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Irvine, CA
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Value Vision Group, LLC, a social media marketing agency, is headquartered in Irvine, California. Launched in 2020, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Houston, TX
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Launched in 2024, seowhitelabelservices is a SEO agency. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing and is in Houston, Texas.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Port St. Lucie, FL
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Small social media marketing agency TNZ Digital, LLC, is in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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Established in 2020, logo Brand Website, a small social media marketing firm, is in New York, New York. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Orem, UT
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Avaro Marketing is a social media marketing agency established in 2022. The firm specializes in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mount Holly Township, NJ
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Founded in 2023, PSM Digital Agency USA is a social media marketing company. The small team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Pasadena, CA
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First Spring Digital is a branding company. The team specializes in Branding and Search Engine Optimization, and the agency is located in Pasadena, California.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Seattle, WA
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Up n Up Global is a Marketing Strategy company. Established in 2019, the team provides Marketing Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Lalsohi Marketing: Fort Lauderdale SEO Company is a Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based SEO services firm. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were founded in 2017.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Orlando, FL
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HMT Agency is a social media marketing firm. They are based in Orlando, Florida. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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Launched in 2014, Lift-Off Design Studio is a small branding firm headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Their team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Artesia, CA
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Located in Artesia, California and Noida, India, DIGITAL WIZARDS SOLUTIONS LLC is a social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Kedar Media is a Dallas, Texas-based social media marketing company. They offer Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Fort Walton Beach, FL
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Headquartered in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, SEO Liftoff is a SEO services firm. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were launched in 2025.
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Celina, TX
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In Celina, Texas, Unstoppable Revenue is a social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Tampa, FL
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Trade Guild Consulting is a social media marketing agency. They offer Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and were founded in 2018.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Kissimmee, FL
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Social media marketing company zGreen, LLC offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. They are in Kissimmee, Florida.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Laguna Beach, CA
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Studio 22 Media is a Laguna Beach, California-based social media marketing firm. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Sacramento, CA
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Founded in 2020, Bytezero Marketing Inc is a small social media marketing company. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Hopedale, MA
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Future Matrix Technologies is a SEO company. Founded in 2025, the firm is in Hopedale, Massachusetts. Their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Moore, SC
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Located in Moore, South Carolina, Spartan SEM is a Content Marketing company. They specialize in Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were founded in 2025.
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South Orange County Web Design, a branding firm, is located in Mission Viejo, California. Their services include Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Launched in 2022, The Website Creatives is a social media marketing firm. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Northglenn, CO
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Founded in 2020, Krivy LLC is a midsize Northglenn, Colorado-based Email Marketing company. Their services include Email Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Marysville, WA
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Hybrid Mediaworks is a Digital Strategy company. Launched in 2017, their team specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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SEO company Wilderness Agency offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click. They were launched in 2016.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Spokane Valley, WA
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Advertising company Brand It Advertising is in Spokane Valley, Washington. The team offers Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Scottsdale, AZ
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In Scottsdale, Arizona, GladDigital is a SEO agency. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were founded in 2018.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Bath, PA
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SEO agency D Koder Marketing is headquartered in Bath, Pennsylvania. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were founded in 2015.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Belleair Beach, FL
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Brantr Media is an Advertising company. Their small team of employees is headquartered in Belleair Beach, Florida. Their team focuses on Advertising and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Eugene, OR
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Smart Start Tech LLC is a Direct Marketing company. The team is headquartered in Eugene, Oregon, and their services include Direct Marketing and Web Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Southampton, PA
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Results Guaranteed is a Content Marketing company founded in 2023. Headquartered in Southampton, Pennsylvania, the team specializes in Content Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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See all 1 projectsCrystal Clear Digital Marketing is a digital marketing company specializing in website redesign and social media marketing. However, 100% of the feedback provided in this review highlights dissatisfaction with their communication, customer orientation, and overall deliverables, leading to the termination of the contract. The reviewer would not recommend the company to others.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Portland, OR
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Forza Digital Marketing, a small SEO company, is headquartered in Portland, Oregon. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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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+$100 - $149 / 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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Tempe, AZ
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Arlington Heights, IL
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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38.9/40.019.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Copley, OH
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Fort Wayne, IN
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Huntington, NY
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Colorado Springs, CO
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Sunnyvale, CA
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37/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Oakbrook Terrace, IL
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36.8/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Draper, UT
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39.4/40.019.8/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Hoffman Estates, IL
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36.5/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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37.1/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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36.4/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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37.1/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Fort Worth, TX
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Sandy, UT
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Scottsdale, AZ
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Tampa, FL
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38.9/40.019.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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38.7/40.018.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Diego, CA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Lehi, UT
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Diego, CA
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Sarasota, FL
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25% Pay Per Click65% Google Adwords75% Other
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