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The Ad Firm

4.9 (50)
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Retail, Consumer Goods & Services
7 reviewers
44%
PROJECT COST
$1K - $2.5Kper project35 reviewers | 70%
RETAINER COST
$2K - $5Kper month18 reviewers | 36%
Ryan Franklin
Overall Rating
5.0
Communication
4.9
Responsiveness
4.9
Accuracy of Timeline
Not rated
Expertise
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
Accuracy of Cost Estimates
Not rated
We're a local services company and have been working with these guys for a few months now. I previously worked with 2 other SEO companies and was always underwhelmed by the lack of communication and performance. The guys at The Ad Firm absolutely rock - they know exactly what they're doing, and my rankings have never been better. If I ever have questions about marketing in general, not just SEO, Kevin hops on a call with me and talks me through my strategy....it feels like a partnership. Very happy with their service, probably one of the top Orange County SEO companies.January 12, 2021

https://www.theadfirm.net

Carlsbad, CA

Founded 2009

11-50 Employees

Web design and digital marketing agency

Established in 2009, The Ad Firm is an award-winning digital marketing agency that is based out of Round Rock, Texas and Irvine as well as Carlsbad, California. They offer a wide array of digital marketing services, such as search engine optimization (SEO), local SEO, content writing, pay-per-click campaign management, conversion rate optimization, and email marketing. Businesses can leverage The Ad Firm's web design services to optimize user experience, increase conversion rates, handle brand protection operations, and more. They also offer reputation management services that assists businesses with managing reviews across multiple channels, including Angi, Google, and HealthGrades.

Expertise

Services Offered
Digital Marketing|Email Marketing|PPC|SEO|Social Media Marketing|Web Design|Web Development
Industries Served
Hospitality, Dining, Event & Travel | Public, Non Profit & Religious Organizations | Manufacturing | IT & Software Development

Costs

Project CostProjects Starting at:
Less than $1K each
39 reviewers reported project cost for this provider
Less than $1K
4%
$1K - $2.5K
70%
$2.5K - $5K
2%
$5K - $10K
$10K+
2%
No cost reported
22%
Retainer CostRetainers Starting at:
$2K monthly
40 reviewers reported retainer cost for this provider
$250 - $500
2%
$500 - $1K
14%
$1K - $2K
28%
$2K - $5K
36%
$5K+
No cost reported
20%

The Ad Firm Reviews

Overall Rating

5.0

50 Reviews

Expertise
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
Accuracy of Cost Estimates
Not rated
Communication
4.9
Responsiveness
4.9
Accuracy of Timeline
Not rated

50 reviews

Recommended
Ryan Franklin
Consumer Services, Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
January 12, 2021
Frequency: Ongoing Service
Cost Per Project: $2,500 - $4,999
Retainer: $2,000-$5,000 monthly
Overall Experience: We're a local services company and have been working with these guys for a few months now. I previously worked with 2 other SEO companies and was always underwhelmed by the lack of communication and performance. The guys at The Ad Firm absolutely rock - they know exactly what they're doing, and my rankings have never been better. If I ever have questions about marketing in general, not just SEO, Kevin hops on a call with me and talks me through my strategy....it feels like a partnership. Very happy with their service, probably one of the top Orange County SEO companies.
Other Contributing Factors: Technical Expertise, Variety Of Services Offered, Specific Service Offering, Industry Focus, Portfolio
Julia Saunderson
Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
May 19, 2021
Frequency: Ongoing Service
Cost Per Project: $1,000 - $2,499
Retainer: $500-$1,000 monthly
Overall Experience: I just need to take this opportunity to thank all of the hard work you did for our company in Carlsbad. We needed to implement a pay per click marketing campaign in order to start generating income. We also wanted to target the right people. Finding a marketing company that offers transparent pricing wasn’t at all easy but The Ad Firm made that happen. We saw other reviews from happy customers and are so thrilled we gave you a shot. We are already seeing revenue from your PPC campaign!!
Other Contributing Factors: Cost, Portfolio, Technical Expertise, Industry Focus, Variety Of Services Offered, Location, Reputation
Ruth Beasley
Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
April 14, 2021
Frequency: Ongoing Service
Cost Per Project: $1,000 - $2,499
Retainer: $1,000-$2,000 monthly
Overall Experience: The Ad Firm helped quadruple our visitors after signing on as our internet marketing company. Ari worked with us every single step of the way. She showed us areas that could be improved, gave us creative content to work with, and explained the way SEO works. We loved working with her, and she was always available to answer any question that we had. We can't say thank you enough! Whenever we need more help in the future, your company will be the one that we turn to immediately.
Other Contributing Factors: Industry Focus, Specific Service Offering, Reputation, Location, Portfolio
Bernabe Reed
Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
May 24, 2021
Frequency: Ongoing Service
Cost Per Project: $1,000 - $2,499
Retainer: $1,000-$2,000 monthly
Overall Experience: We needed to stop and take a moment to tell your Carlsbad staff how very grateful we are for your assistance. Not only were your employees as helpful as possible, but they also were there for us every step of the way. Ari walked us through their process from start to finish. We’re thrilled to report that our website is getting the traffic it had been lacking for months now. It’s great to see just how quickly our revenue started to increase after we worked with The Ad Firm.
Other Contributing Factors: Technical Expertise, Portfolio, Reputation
Rudi Adrian Alvarado
Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
May 19, 2021
Frequency: Ongoing Service
Cost Per Project: $1,000 - $2,499
Retainer: $500-$1,000 monthly
Overall Experience: Our small coffee shop is located near Irvine. We needed to find a way to increase our exposure and start bringing in sales. However, none of us are good at building websites, let alone trying to advertise one. We went with The Ad Firm after reading a number of excellent reviews about them. A lot of our customers are telling us that they found us online, so we know that your search engine campaign is working. We just can’t thank you enough!
Other Contributing Factors: Portfolio, Specific Service Offering, Location, Technical Expertise, Reputation, Variety Of Services Offered
ACE Commercial
Manager
Industrial Automation, Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
May 14, 2020
Frequency: Ongoing Service
Cost Per Project: $10,000+
Retainer: $2,000-$5,000 monthly
Overall Experience: Working with The Ad Firm has been great to work with- increased our visibility, traffic, & sales online immensely. Their team has done everything from designing and building our eCommerce web site to managing all of the incoming phone call tracking & web visits. The Ad Firm is always on the spot when we need them and have made several tweaks to our online campaign that have reaped huge dividends- Couldn't or wouldn't recommend anyone we deal with more.
Other Contributing Factors: Location, Cost, Technical Expertise, Variety Of Services Offered, Industry Focus, Portfolio
William Nelson
Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
May 6, 2021
Frequency: Ongoing Service
Cost Per Project: $1,000 - $2,499
Retainer: $1,000-$2,000 monthly
Overall Experience: I narrowed it down but finally decided on The Ad Firm. I really love the fact that you offer so many different SEO options, especially PPC marketing. We have been looking for a way to make an income off of our website quickly, and PPC is the best way to go for sure. Your attention to detail and super-fast response time made it so easy for us. I know I will be coming back to your company for marketing needs. Thanks so much!!
Other Contributing Factors: Reputation, Specific Service Offering, Portfolio, Technical Expertise, Location
Andrea Doorman
Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
May 13, 2021
Frequency: Ongoing Service
Cost Per Project: $1,000 - $2,499
Retainer: $1,000-$2,000 monthly
Overall Experience: Thank you for the great customer service! We worked with Kevin and are already thrilled with the great results we are getting from his work. After designing and launching our website, it was pretty obvious that we needed to hire a qualified SEO company to take care of the promotion portion every company needs. Every single time we had an issue or question Kevin was there to answer it quickly. Thanks again!
Other Contributing Factors: Variety Of Services Offered, Reputation, Cost, Technical Expertise, Industry Focus, Location, Specific Service Offering, Portfolio
Carmela Doran
Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
April 28, 2021
Frequency: Ongoing Service
Cost Per Project: $1,000 - $2,499
Retainer: $500-$1,000 monthly
Overall Experience: From now on I’m definitely choosing you guys for any website needs! We looked for the best SEM marketing company in the area, and we were really happy that another business owner recommended your company. We noticed that our website wasn’t getting the traffic we were hoping for, so we decided to speak with your company. Ari was the absolute best at what she does! Thank you so much for all of your help!
Other Contributing Factors: Technical Expertise, Industry Focus, Specific Service Offering, Reputation, Location
Robert Herrera
Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
May 27, 2021
Frequency: Ongoing Service
Cost Per Project: $1,000 - $2,499
Retainer: $500-$1,000 monthly
Overall Experience: Your company was able to make some negative content online virtually disappear, and your new content really fits what we would like to show the public. Your close attention to detail has also improved how our company is now perceived by the clients that matter the most. You were a pleasure to work on every aspect of the project, and we will definitely be calling for your services again!
Other Contributing Factors: Technical Expertise, Variety Of Services Offered, Specific Service Offering, Reputation, Portfolio
John Nichols
Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
April 12, 2021
Frequency: Single Project
Cost Per Project: $1,000 - $2,499
Retainer: $1,000-$2,000 monthly
Overall Experience: We are a small business just a few miles outside of Irvine, and we were very in need of a company that could help us with WordPress. It's amazing how much faster it has been and how well it has been performing since your company took over. We loved how much you cared about the results we were given, and we want you to know that your staff was an absolute pleasure to work with. Thank you!
Other Contributing Factors: Reputation, Portfolio, Location, Technical Expertise
Steven Gonzalez
Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
May 11, 2021
Frequency: Ongoing Service
Cost Per Project: $1,000 - $2,499
Retainer: $1,000-$2,000 monthly
Overall Experience: I can confidently say that I am a very happy client of The Ad Firm!. I’ve wasted so much on unreliable search engine companies within the past five years. I could not be any happier than I am right now. We are getting thousands of unique visitors a day now since we signed on with your company, an increase that is making us a lot more in revenue. Your company is worth every penny!
Other Contributing Factors: Variety Of Services Offered, Technical Expertise, Industry Focus, Specific Service Offering, Portfolio
Sam Matthew
Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
April 21, 2021
Frequency: Ongoing Service
Cost Per Project: $1,000 - $2,499
Retainer: $1,000-$2,000 monthly
Overall Experience: We worked with Kevin from The Ad Firm for our website as we are ready to open our business in a month or so, and Kevin knew exactly what he was doing when it came to getting started. He even helped us create the perfect tagline for our brand when we were having trouble coming up with the right one. Thank you so much for your help! We’ll be ready to pass on your name to others.
Other Contributing Factors: Portfolio, Specific Service Offering
Richard Johnson
Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
June 1, 2021
Frequency: Ongoing Service
Cost Per Project: $1,000 - $2,499
Retainer: $1,000-$2,000 monthly
Overall Experience: We have been able to reach the first page of search results after The Ad Firm took over our SEO needs. Kevin was extremely helpful and dedicated concerning the work we had to do. He really listened to us, paid attention to the little details, and gave us a list of very transparent prices. We’re very grateful for all of your hard work and the results we received from it!
Other Contributing Factors: Reputation, Portfolio, Variety Of Services Offered, Technical Expertise
Danielle Harry
Unspecified
Overall Rating
5.0
Reviewer Source
Source: UpCity
April 19, 2021
Frequency: Ongoing Service
Cost Per Project: $1,000 - $2,499
Retainer: $1,000-$2,000 monthly
Overall Experience: Our company in Irvine is thrilled by the services we received from the staff at The Ad Firm. We spoke with Kevin and Ari about our web development needs, and they were more than willing to help us with our many questions and concerns. A+ service from beginning to middle to end! Anyone that has website needs will do well to look up The Ad Firm. We are thrilled that we did.
Other Contributing Factors: Portfolio, Reputation, Cost

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Locations

Headquarters:
Carlsbad, CA
US U.S. Locations (2)
  • Irvine
  • Round Rock