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DTC is a Chicago digital marketing agency specializing in SEO and Paid Media. We pride ourselves on making a measurable difference for every client.

SEO

Partner with us to get your organic strategy on track and get the traffic you deserve from search engines.

PAID MEDIA

Anyone can get clicks! Maximize your ad spend with paid media strategies that deliver measurable ROI.

DIGITAL PR & CONTENT

Combine PR with SEO. Produce content that earns world-class media and backlinks.

GEO / AEO

AI VISIBILITY

Don’t get left behind by the next era of search. Optimize your brand for generative engines to capture visibility in AI-driven answers.

Hear what DTC is all about from our CEO, Lyndsey Maddox

Client Success

We’ve worked with hundreds of clients since we started back in 2007. Since the beginning, our mission has been to make a measurable difference for our clients.

Viral content boosts national brand’s visibility

500+ media placements. Viral Digital PR campaign and on-site SEO work increased US Foods’ digital visibility ahead of their top competitor in just 6 months.

4x visibility for financial services client

Combined SEO & PPC digital strategy, scalability across new markets, and continuous optimization produced dramatic, record-setting results: every month in the second-half of 2019 was a new monthly record for new orders.

703% increase in purchases via Facebook Ads

B2C Ecommerce Case Study: Facebook Ad strategy for coffee retailer produced dramatic boosts in online sales and purchases during Covid-19 pandemic.

We’re not just a vendor. We understand that you want transparency and a positive ROI. Each member of our team is a creative problem solver, data nerd and expert in their field. We genuinely care about relationships with our clients and we’re accountable for your success. You will always get paired with an account manager that cares about your business and is responsive.

Recognition

Google Premier Partner Awards

Achieving Google Premier Partner status means we’ve demonstrated world-class skill and expertise on the Google Ads (formerly AdWords) platform and demonstrated consistent client and agency growth over time.

US Search Awards

The US Search Awards are like the Oscars of the search industry. Competition is fierce and the honor to win is unmatched.

Recognized as one of the best digital marketing agencies in the US.

“We’ve worked with a few and partnered with one. Only one.”

“We’re a small company that’s fighting a much bigger fish — thanks to DTC, we’re winning.”

“DTC was the perfect partner. Their strategies save time and money, generate high-quality traffic and increase conversion rates.”

“DTC has been a true partner. The team feels like an extension of our own marketing team rather than just a vendor.”

“DTC has been outstanding partners. They take great care to optimize our campaigns to get the most out of every dollar we spend.”

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do your services cost and what are your billing models?

All work is customized around your industry, competition, and growth goals. We scope projects based on the hours and expertise required to drive results, not a cookie-cutter package.

Do you require a long-term contract or offer a short-term pilot project?

Our standard agreement is six months, then month-to-month. Most clients stay for years because the work pays off, not because they are locked in.

How do you work with startups or clients with budgets below your standard project minimum?

We do not have a hard minimum, but we also will not take on work if the budget cannot realistically achieve your goals. We would rather be honest up front than waste your resources.

Do you guarantee #1 rankings or specific results?

No. Search algorithms change daily. What we guarantee is transparency, data-driven strategy, and a relentless focus on measurable growth.

When can we realistically expect to see results for SEO vs. PPC?

Results vary based on where you currently are and what your goals are. With PPC, we generally have an advantage in speed-to-market and can realistically expect results within 3-4 months. With SEO and content, while we may see incremental growth in that timeframe, larger improvements in leads and sales will generally require at least 6-9 months.

What information and assets do you need from us to get started quickly?

We’d love to have any information you already have about your ideal customers, how they have chosen to work with you historically, and competitors. We’d also want to review any existing analytics or Ads accounts.

How do you prioritize quick wins versus long-term strategic goals?

We build a roadmap that blends both, capturing near-term opportunities while setting the foundation for sustainable growth.

What is your process if campaign performance stalls or we aren’t seeing results?

If any of our strategies are not working, we will provide proactive recommendations to shift or adapt. We don’t do activity for the sake of activity – we focus our efforts on making a measurable difference.

Can you audit and fix our GA4 and conversion tracking setup?

Yes. We troubleshoot GA4 and conversion tracking regularly to ensure your data is clean, reliable, and tied directly to business outcomes.

Do you offer training or workshops for in-house marketing teams?

We have offered workshops, and are always open to discussing your needs to see if we can help. If it is not something we can deliver, we will point you to the right resource.

How do you collaborate with a client’s internal teams (e.g., developers, designers, content writers)?

Our process is highly collaborative, and we will utilize the internal resources you have. The more alignment, the better the results.

What platform access (Analytics, CMS, Ads, etc.) do you typically need?

Depending on the scope of work, GA4, GSC, and any Ads accounts. CRM access is also valuable to understand lead quality.

Do you partner with other agencies or offer white-label services?

The nature of our work is highly collaborative with our clients, so we are not the best fit for white-label services. That said, we love to partner with complementary agencies who can help us achieve our goals!

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