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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Serves Pittsburgh, PAServices provided
See all 38 projectsCodedesign is a versatile digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, SEA, and website optimization. Client feedback highlights their technical proficiency and strategic approach, with 100% of reviews noting their responsiveness and adherence to timelines. Codedesign's cultural fit and value for cost are frequently mentioned, with 70% of reviewers emphasizing their strong understanding of business needs and dedication to successful outcomes.
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Serves Pittsburgh, PAServices provided
See all 108 projectsThrive Internet Marketing Agency, a comprehensive digital marketing firm specializing in SEO, Google Ads, social media management, and web development, is consistently praised for its responsive communication and professional project management. Approximately 90% of reviewers highlight their timely delivery and friendly culture, while a few note the need for improved industry-specific understanding. Overall, 85% of the feedback is positive, emphasizing their high ratings and culture fit.
$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Serves Pittsburgh, PAServices provided
See all 365 projectsDisruptive Advertising is a full-service digital marketing agency specializing in PPC, SEO, and overall digital strategy. Based on reviews, the company receives positive feedback for its comprehensive approach, expertise, and communication, with over 85% of reviews highlighting their detailed project management and client-focused service. Nonetheless, one review from a larger client indicates dissatisfaction with performance and cost management for high-budget campaigns.
$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Serves Pittsburgh, PAServices provided
See all 147 projectsIntero Digital is a digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, digital PR, content marketing, and web design. Overall feedback indicates a high level of customer satisfaction, with approximately 70% of reviews praising their strategic approach, responsiveness, and successful project outcomes. However, certain reviews highlight significant shortcomings in campaign management and project delivery, accounting for about 30% of negative feedback.
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Reimagine Main Street is a small Washington, Pennsylvania-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Email Marketing.
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$75,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Mars, PA
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Rebel Fox is an Advertising company. Established in 2016, the team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Serves Pittsburgh, PAServices provided
See all 12 projectsScaledOn is an agency specializing in Amazon account management, PPC management, listing optimization, and digital marketing. Across their reviews, 100% of clients commend their responsiveness, expertise, and data-driven strategies, with significant improvements in sales and ROI. Approximately 70% of reviewers emphasize their strong communication and alignment with client goals, showcasing their dedication to client success.
$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves Pittsburgh, PAServices provided
See all 16 projectsHotspex Media is a digital marketing agency specializing in omnichannel digital and traditional media services, including social media advertising, SEO, and out-of-home marketing. With 100% positive feedback, clients commend their exceptional project management, insightful media strategies, and innovative use of their Reticle platform for audience targeting. Their ability to deliver quantifiable outcomes and improve brand metrics consistently impresses clients, ensuring long-term partnerships.
$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Serves Pittsburgh, PAServices provided
See all 39 projectsCoozmoo Digital. Solutions. Agency is a digital marketing company specializing in SEO, website design, and Google Ads management. The firm is praised for its professionalism, responsiveness, and strategic approach, with 100% of reviewers noting their organized project management and tailored strategies. Clients appreciate their ability to communicate clearly and deliver results, such as increased website traffic and improved search engine rankings. Some suggest enhancing AI usage for faster outcomes.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Murrysville, PA
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Clarity Squared is a website development company. Located in Murrysville, Pennsylvania, the company provides Web Development and Web Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Pittsburgh, PA
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See all 3 projectsTop Web Design US offers web design and social media marketing services, as evidenced by their successful projects with companies like Green Scape Solutions, Gourmet Meals, and New York Best Sushi. The reviews consistently highlight the company's exceptional project management, creativity, technical expertise, and tailored strategies that enhance brand visibility and user engagement. Clients appreciate their responsiveness, professionalism, and ability to deliver impressive results on time.
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BrandiD LLC is a McMurray, Pennsylvania-based branding agency. They offer Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Pittsburgh, PA
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D & GG is a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based Advertising company. They specialize in Advertising and Branding and were established in 1984.
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Group 2 is a graphic design company. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, their team specializes in Graphic Design and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Pittsburgh, PA
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Founded in 2018, Storify Marketing, a small Fractional CMO Services company, is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Their services include Fractional CMO Services and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Cranberry Township, PA
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MarketSpace Communications, an Advertising company, was established in 2005. The small team provides Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Tarentum, PA
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Founded in 1992, Trib Total Media, a midsize Advertising company, is in Greensburg, Pennsylvania and Tarentum, Pennsylvania. Their team focuses on Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, RelyOn Creative is a small branding agency. Their services include Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Pittsburgh, PA
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Purpose Marketing Group is a branding firm. They are located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and have small team of experts. Their services include Branding and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New Galilee, PA
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Quinnconcepts Inc. Is a social media marketing agency. They are located in New Galilee, Pennsylvania and have small team of experts. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Weirton, WV
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Mobilize 360 is a graphic design agency. Their team is located in Weirton, West Virginia. The company focuses on Graphic Design and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Washington, PA
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Turner Marketing is a web design agency. Headquartered in Washington, Pennsylvania, their small team focuses on Web Design and Marketing Strategy. The firm was launched in 2011.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Beaver Falls, PA
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Reformed Digital Solutions LLC is a Market Research company. The team provides Market Research and Marketing Strategy and is in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Wheeling, WV
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Eric Hersey Web Design & Development is a Wheeling, West Virginia-based SEO services firm. Launched in 2019, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Greensburg, PA
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Established in 1998, Smart Systems Technology is a small Demand Generation Marketing company. Their team provides Demand Generation Marketing and Sales Outsourcing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Pittsburgh, PA
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Sick Day Design Co, a web development company, was established in 2021. The small team provides Web Development and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerWest Sunbury, PA
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Launched in 2024, Brand Blink Solutions is a SEO services firm. The small team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Saint Clairsville, OH
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See all 6 projectshtmull is a digital marketing and web development company specializing in SEO, PPC, website redesign, and brand marketing. They have a strong track record, with 100% of reviewers highlighting their timely delivery and effective project management. Clients frequently praise their ability to drive substantial online sales growth and the team's expertise and responsiveness, with no significant areas for improvement mentioned.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Poland, OH
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IDMI.Net, a SEO company, was founded in 1997. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Development and is located in Poland, Ohio.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Latrobe, PA
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Headspace Media is a branding company. They focus on Branding and Social Media Marketing and were launched in 2020.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Youngstown, OH
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Launched in 2019, BigPoop is a small web design company. Their team specializes in Web Design and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Boardman, OH
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PALO Creative is an Advertising company. In Boardman, Ohio, their small team specializes in Advertising and Branding. The company was launched in 1999.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Youngstown, OH
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Social media marketing agency Rocket Launch Media is based in Lake Zurich, Illinois and Youngstown, Ohio. They offer Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and were established in 2019.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Wheeling, WV
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Omni Strategic Technologies, Inc. Is a Digital Strategy company based in Wheeling, West Virginia and Charleston, West Virginia. Their services include Digital Strategy and IT strategy consulting.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Boswell, PA
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Web Content Development is a branding firm. The firm is in Belleair, Florida and Boswell, Pennsylvania. Their services include Branding and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249New Florence, PA
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Branding company 50 Marketing was launched in 2003. The team focuses on Branding and Marketing Strategy and is headquartered in New Florence, Pennsylvania.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Indiana, PA
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Voyage Media Works is an Email Marketing company. Located in Indiana, Pennsylvania, their team offers Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Canfield, OH
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ISynergy, a SEO company, was founded in 2011. They focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Connellsville, PA
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LD Marketing Solutions is an Advertising company launched in 2013. Their services include Advertising and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Morgantown, WV
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Eleven Eleven Media LLC is a social media marketing firm. They are in Morgantown, West Virginia and have small team. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Youngstown, OH
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The Prodigal Company is a web design company. They focus on Web Design and Video Marketing and were launched in 1994. The agency is based in Youngstown, Ohio.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Morgantown, WV
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BlaineTurner Advertising is an Advertising company located in Morgantown, West Virginia. Their services include Advertising and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Uniontown, PA
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Headquartered in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, Caton Design Group is a small branding firm. The team provides Branding and Graphic Design.
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WVRC Digital is a SEO services firm. Their small team is located in Morgantown, West Virginia. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Johnstown, PA
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Trav Media Group is a social media marketing agency. Their small team is in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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The Houck Agency is a public relations firm. Their small team is located in Youngstown, Ohio. Their services include Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Hollsopple, PA
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Lead Gravity is a branding company founded in 2017. The team specializes in Branding and Digital Strategy and is located in Hollsopple, Pennsylvania.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Canfield, OH
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898 Marketing is a branding company located in Canfield, Ohio. Their services include Branding and Content Marketing.
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TBG Digital Marketing is a Content Marketing company. Established in 2006, the team specializes in Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerYoungstown, OH
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Vortex Design, a small web design company, is based in Youngstown, Ohio. Their services include Web Design and E-Commerce Development.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Canfield, OH
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Founded in 1991, mcconnell marketing is a graphic design agency. Their team focuses on Graphic Design and Print Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Morgantown, WV
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Small graphic design agency Pikewood Digital, is located in Morgantown, West Virginia. The team specializes in Graphic Design and Logo.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Morgantown, WV
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Advertising company Triquetra Marketing was founded in 2011. The team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Canfield, OH
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Pecchia Communications is a public relations firm. They were founded in 2005, and their services include Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Johnstown, PA
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Social media marketing agency Innovative Tomato, LLC was founded in 2015. The company offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+UndisclosedFreelancerGirard, OH
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A Dying Art Company Ltd. Is a web development company. In Girard, Ohio, the team provides Web Development and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Youngstown, OH
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CNV Creative is a social media marketing agency. Based in Youngstown, Ohio, the agency was established in 2015. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Pittsburgh, PA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Pittsburgh, PA
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28.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.3/10 Clients & Experience4.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Pittsburgh, PA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Pittsburgh, PA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Carnegie, PA
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26.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews6.5/10 Clients & Experience4.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Bethel Park, PA
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Pittsburgh, PA
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Sewickley, PA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Pittsburgh, PA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Pittsburgh, PA
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29.2/40.016.4/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience4.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Pittsburgh, PA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Pittsburgh, PA
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23.5/40.016.4/20 Reviews3.2/10 Clients & Experience3.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Cheswick, PA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Verona, PA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Pittsburgh, PA
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Pittsburgh, PA
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18.6/40.017.2/20 Reviews1.4/10 Clients & Experience0/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Pittsburgh, PA
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27.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews6.7/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Pittsburgh, PA
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25.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews5.6/10 Clients & Experience3.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Pittsburgh, PA
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28.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.5/10 Clients & Experience4.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Pittsburgh, PA
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Pittsburgh, PA
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27.1/40.015.8/20 Reviews6.6/10 Clients & Experience4.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Pittsburgh, PA
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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Wexford, PA
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Pittsburgh, PA
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22.7/40.015.6/20 Reviews1.8/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Pittsburgh, PA
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Top Digital Marketing Agencies in Pittsburgh
Working with a hometown team offers built-in advantages:
- Hyper-local insight: Agencies attend events at Innovation Works, follow Penguins playoff schedules, and know how commuter patterns affect ad timing.
- Easier collaboration: Same time zone, shorter drives for strategy sessions in Lawrenceville or Bakery Square.
- Regional networks: Established relationships with local influencers, media outlets, and university talent pipelines.
Monthly retainers typically range from $3,000 to $12,000. Smaller consultative engagements, like a one-time audit or PPC tune-up, may start around $2,000. Hourly rates sit between $100 and $200, slightly below New York or San Francisco averages but reflective of Pittsburgh’s growing tech economy. Expect higher costs for complex omnichannel campaigns or industries with strict compliance (e.g., healthcare, finance).
Agencies here mirror the city’s diverse economy:
- Healthcare & Med-tech (UPMC, Allegheny Health Network)
- Robotics & AI startups spinning out of CMU
- Manufacturing and advanced materials (PPG, Kennametal)
- Financial services (PNC, First National Bank)
- Nonprofits and higher education programs seeking regional enrollment boosts
Start by defining success metrics such as lead volume, ecommerce revenue, and brand awareness, and shortlist agencies with case studies that hit similar KPIs. Look for:
- Verified Clutch reviews mentioning projects in your vertical
- Transparency in reporting tools (e.g., GA4, HubSpot)
- A balanced team of strategists and creatives, not just account managers
- Willingness to meet in person in Oakland or via video without extra fees.
Avoid agencies that:
- Guarantee page-one rankings within weeks
- Outsource core work overseas without disclosure, negating the local advantage
- Provide templated proposals with no mention of Pittsburgh-specific audience research
- Refuse to share past performance data or references from local clients.