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Digital Marketing Agency
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Digital Marketing Agency, LLC
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Private
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2002
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Digital Marketing Agency, LLC (DBA "DMA") is a privately held B2B professional services firm operating as a full-service digital marketing agency. The company delivers six core service lines — SEO, PPC management, social media marketing, web development, reputation management, and marketing automation — through subscription-style retainers and project engagements, with disclosed budget tiers spanning less than $5,000/month to more than $20,000/month. DMA serves clients across a vertical-led segmentation strategy with four primary segments (Luxury Communities, Franchise, E-Commerce, Crypto) and several secondary segments (Healthcare, Financial Services, Hospitality, Real Estate, SaaS, Senior Living, Construction, B2B, Consumer Services).

The technical stack is implementation-oriented rather than product-oriented: DMA executes on third-party platforms including HubSpot, Salesforce, Marketo, Eloqua, Infusionsoft, and Act-On for marketing automation; Shopify, Magento, WooCommerce, and Amazon for e-commerce; and multiple CMS frameworks (WordPress, Drupal, Yii, CakePHP) for web development, plus native iOS and Android app development. No proprietary software product, API, SDK, or patent portfolio is disclosed; the company's primary technology differentiator is a proprietary SEO methodology and multi-platform integration breadth rather than owned infrastructure. There are no disclosed AI/ML capabilities, proprietary models, or data assets.

DMA operates from a Chicago, IL headquarters (111 E. Wacker Drive) with announced expansion into an Atlanta office and active hiring of marketing specialists in Singapore, indicating a US-centric base with early APAC reach. GTM is sales-led, driven by quote-request forms, budget-tier selection, and a consultative sales process targeting mid-market and enterprise buyers. The company is privately held with no disclosed external funding, no parent company, and leadership under Co-CEO Newman. Customer outcomes cited include $400M+ revenue generated for 220 e-commerce clients, $1.1B total client revenue across the 'Others' segment, and 31k+ Page 1 keywords in e-commerce, with named logos including Kohler and Simon.

Short descriptiontext

Digital Marketing Agency (DMA) is a privately held US B2B digital marketing services firm offering SEO, PPC, social media, web development, reputation management, and marketing automation across verticals including luxury, franchise, e-commerce, and crypto.

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Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
101–250
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersChicago, United States
HQ citystring
Chicago
HQ countrystring
United States
HQ regionstring
North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices3 records

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
digital marketing services, search engine optimization, pay-per-click advertising, reputation management, marketing automation services
Industry4 codes
1Marketing Technology, AdTech & MarTech Services
CodeBPAFAAANPrimaryYes
2Marketing Automation Platforms & Services
CodeBPAFAFACPrimaryNo
3Performance Marketing Automation & Bid Management Services
CodeMPAAACAMPrimaryNo
4SEO Analytics, Reporting & Attribution (KPIs, Dashboards, Forecasting)
CodeBPAFAJAIPrimaryNo
NAICS code1 code
  • Advertising Agencies541810
SIC code1 code
  • Services-Advertising Agencies7311
Product category
Digital Marketing Services
GTM motion1 record

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model2 records
1Digital Marketing Services
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Professional services revenue from SEO, PPC, social media, web development, reputation management, and marketing automation services. Delivered through custom engagements based on client budget tiers and service requirements.

digitalmarketingagency.com
2Subscription-based Retainer Services
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Ongoing monthly retainer engagements for continuous digital marketing management and optimization

digitalmarketingagency.com
Marketing channels8 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels3 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components4 values
Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D
Pricing details4 tiers
1Entry-level service tier under $5,000/month
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceMonthly
Notes

Budget-based pricing starting under $5,000/month for small business digital marketing needs

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2Mid-market tier $5,000-$10,000/month
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceMonthly
Notes

Mid-market budget range of $5,000-$10,000/month for growing businesses

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3Upper mid-market tier $10,000-$20,000/month
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceMonthly
Notes

Upper mid-market tier $10,000-$20,000/month for established enterprises

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4Enterprise tier above $20,000/month
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceMonthly
Notes

Enterprise tier above $20,000+/month for large-scale digital marketing campaigns

digitalmarketingagency.com
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

Digital Marketing Agency (DMA) provides full-service digital marketing solutions across six core practice areas: SEO services (including local, e-commerce, and platform-specific variants for Shopify/Magento/WooCommerce), PPC management (Google Ads, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Bing, Amazon), reputation management (review management across platforms, CEO reputation, brand enhancement), social media marketing (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Pinterest, Houzz, plus influencer and crisis management), web development (design, multi-platform builds, iOS/Android apps, maintenance, speed optimization), and marketing automation implementation across HubSpot, Salesforce, Marketo, Eloqua, Infusionsoft, and Act-On.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 8 values shown
  • 540% traffic increase for e-commerce clients with 31k+ page 1 keywords
+7 more records
Product overview1 text field

Digital Marketing Agency (DMA) is a digital marketing agency offering a comprehensive suite of services organized into six core product categories: SEO Services (including Enterprise SEO, Content Marketing, Local SEO, Ecommerce SEO with platform-specific variants for Shopify, Magento, and WooCommerce, plus specialized services like Link Building, Google Penalty Assessment, and International/Spanish/Video/Mobile SEO), PPC Management (spanning Google Ads, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Bing, Twitter, and Amazon platforms with remarketing and display capabilities), Reputation Management (covering enterprise-level reputation, review management across Google/Yelp/Facebook, CEO reputation, brand enhancement, and directory listings), Social Media Services (including platform management for Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest, Instagram, Houzz, plus influencer marketing and crisis management), Web Development (encompassing web design, development on multiple frameworks including WordPress, Shopify, Yii, CakePHP, Magento, Drupal, WooCommerce, plus mobile app development for iOS/Android and specialized services like speed optimization and 508 compliance), and Marketing Automation (implementing and managing HubSpot, Salesforce, Marketo, Eloqua, Infusionsoft, and Act-On platforms). The agency serves industries including luxury communities, franchises, e-commerce, crypto, healthcare, financial services, hospitality, real estate, SaaS, construction, and B2B/consumer services.

Product and service1 record
1SEO Services
Scale indicator21 records

Each record includes

Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership1 partner
1Bonita Springs Chamber of Commerce
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2019-03-06
Description

DMA announced a partnership with the Bonita Springs, FL Chamber of Commerce in March 2019. The partnership demonstrates DMA's commitment to developing the local economy and supporting clients both locally and globally. DMA participates in chamber events and networking opportunities to build relationships and contribute to the business community.

digitalmarketingagency.com
Recent move10 records

Each record includes

Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight6 records

Each record includes

Type, Description

Peers10 records
TypeDirect peer
Description

Full-service digital marketing agency covering SEO, PPC, social media, web design, and reputation management with multi-vertical client focus similar to DMA.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Full-service digital marketing agency offering SEO, PPC, web development, and marketing automation with a comparable mid-market to enterprise client base and similar service breadth.

TypeDirect peer
Description

SEO and digital marketing agency with strong vertical expertise and performance-based service offerings, directly comparable across SEO, PPC, social media, and reputation management.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Digital marketing agency specializing in e-commerce SEO, PPC, and web development on Shopify/Magento — overlapping directly with DMA's e-commerce vertical and platform-specific service lines.

TypeDirect peer
Description

SEO and web design agency serving e-commerce and enterprise clients with comparable service mix and similar mid-market to enterprise positioning.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Full-service digital marketing agency with comparable offerings across SEO, PPC, web development, and marketing automation, targeting similar mid-market client profiles.

TypeDirect peer
Description

PPC and digital advertising agency with strong paid-media expertise, comparable to DMA's PPC management services across Google, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

TypeDirect peer
Description

SEO-focused digital marketing agency with services spanning search, paid media, and web design, competing for similar mid-market SEO clients.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Internet marketing agency offering SEO, PPC, and web design services to B2B and mid-market clients, overlapping with DMA's full-service agency model.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, PPC, and content marketing with comparable service mix targeting mid-market and enterprise clients.

Market position
Strengths4 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Weaknesses5 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Competitive moat3 records

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Type, Details

Key risks6 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Key highlights7 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Named customers3 records

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Name, Industry, Type, Use case, Source, UUID

Segment13 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile3 records

Each record includes

Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
API detail
Has APIbool
No

Docs URL, Description

Integration10 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Description, Source

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Feature4 records

Each record includes

Title, Differentiator, Description, Source

Core technology
Revenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Number of profiles
Profiles1 record

Each record includes

Name, Designation, Designation category, Overview, Profile commentary, Source

No data
Compliance3 records

Each record includes

Name, Class, Description

Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

Each record includes

Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

Each record includes

Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Each record includes

Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

Each record includes

Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Digital Marketing Agency

Digital Marketing Servicesdigitalmarketingagency.com

Digital Marketing Agency (DMA) is a privately held US B2B digital marketing services firm offering SEO, PPC, social media, web development, reputation management, and marketing automation across verticals including luxury, franchise, e-commerce, and crypto.

What Digital Marketing Agency does

Digital Marketing Agency, LLC (DBA "DMA") is a privately held B2B professional services firm operating as a full-service digital marketing agency. The company delivers six core service lines — SEO, PPC management, social media marketing, web development, reputation management, and marketing automation — through subscription-style retainers and project engagements, with disclosed budget tiers spanning less than $5,000/month to more than $20,000/month. DMA serves clients across a vertical-led segmentation strategy with four primary segments (Luxury Communities, Franchise, E-Commerce, Crypto) and several secondary segments (Healthcare, Financial Services, Hospitality, Real Estate, SaaS, Senior Living, Construction, B2B, Consumer Services).

The technical stack is implementation-oriented rather than product-oriented: DMA executes on third-party platforms including HubSpot, Salesforce, Marketo, Eloqua, Infusionsoft, and Act-On for marketing automation; Shopify, Magento, WooCommerce, and Amazon for e-commerce; and multiple CMS frameworks (WordPress, Drupal, Yii, CakePHP) for web development, plus native iOS and Android app development. No proprietary software product, API, SDK, or patent portfolio is disclosed; the company's primary technology differentiator is a proprietary SEO methodology and multi-platform integration breadth rather than owned infrastructure. There are no disclosed AI/ML capabilities, proprietary models, or data assets.

DMA operates from a Chicago, IL headquarters (111 E. Wacker Drive) with announced expansion into an Atlanta office and active hiring of marketing specialists in Singapore, indicating a US-centric base with early APAC reach. GTM is sales-led, driven by quote-request forms, budget-tier selection, and a consultative sales process targeting mid-market and enterprise buyers. The company is privately held with no disclosed external funding, no parent company, and leadership under Co-CEO Newman. Customer outcomes cited include $400M+ revenue generated for 220 e-commerce clients, $1.1B total client revenue across the 'Others' segment, and 31k+ Page 1 keywords in e-commerce, with named logos including Kohler and Simon.

Digital Marketing Agency firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Digital Marketing Agency
Legal name
Digital Marketing Agency, LLC
Website
https://digitalmarketingagency.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
2002
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
101–250 employees
Short description
Digital Marketing Agency (DMA) is a privately held US B2B digital marketing services firm offering SEO, PPC, social media, web development, reputation management, and marketing automation across verticals including luxury, franchise, e-commerce, and crypto.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Digital Marketing Agency industry classification

Industry
Product category
Digital Marketing Services
NAICS
Advertising Agencies (541810)
SIC
Services-Advertising Agencies (7311)
akta.pro primary industry
Marketing Technology, AdTech & MarTech Services (BPAFAAAN)
akta.pro secondary industries
Marketing Automation Platforms & Services (BPAFAFAC), Performance Marketing Automation & Bid Management Services (MPAAACAM), SEO Analytics, Reporting & Attribution (KPIs, Dashboards, Forecasting) (BPAFAJAI)

Keywords

  • Digital marketing services
  • Search engine optimization
  • Pay-per-click advertising
  • Reputation management
  • Marketing automation services

Where Digital Marketing Agency is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Chicago
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

Digital Marketing Agency business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

  1. Digital Marketing Services: Professional services revenue from SEO, PPC, social media, web development, reputation management, and marketing automation services. Delivered through custom engagements based on client budget tiers and service requirements.
  2. Subscription-based Retainer Services: Ongoing monthly retainer engagements for continuous digital marketing management and optimization

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
SubscriptionMonthlyEntry-level service tier under $5,000/month
SubscriptionMonthlyMid-market tier $5,000-$10,000/month
SubscriptionMonthlyUpper mid-market tier $10,000-$20,000/month
SubscriptionMonthlyEnterprise tier above $20,000/month

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Digital Marketing Agency product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Digital Marketing Agency (DMA) provides full-service digital marketing solutions across six core practice areas: SEO services (including local, e-commerce, and platform-specific variants for Shopify/Magento/WooCommerce), PPC management (Google Ads, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Bing, Amazon), reputation management (review management across platforms, CEO reputation, brand enhancement), social media marketing (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Pinterest, Houzz, plus influencer and crisis management), web development (design, multi-platform builds, iOS/Android apps, maintenance, speed optimization), and marketing automation implementation across HubSpot, Salesforce, Marketo, Eloqua, Infusionsoft, and Act-On.

Product overview

Digital Marketing Agency (DMA) is a digital marketing agency offering a comprehensive suite of services organized into six core product categories: SEO Services (including Enterprise SEO, Content Marketing, Local SEO, Ecommerce SEO with platform-specific variants for Shopify, Magento, and WooCommerce, plus specialized services like Link Building, Google Penalty Assessment, and International/Spanish/Video/Mobile SEO), PPC Management (spanning Google Ads, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Bing, Twitter, and Amazon platforms with remarketing and display capabilities), Reputation Management (covering enterprise-level reputation, review management across Google/Yelp/Facebook, CEO reputation, brand enhancement, and directory listings), Social Media Services (including platform management for Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest, Instagram, Houzz, plus influencer marketing and crisis management), Web Development (encompassing web design, development on multiple frameworks including WordPress, Shopify, Yii, CakePHP, Magento, Drupal, WooCommerce, plus mobile app development for iOS/Android and specialized services like speed optimization and 508 compliance), and Marketing Automation (implementing and managing HubSpot, Salesforce, Marketo, Eloqua, Infusionsoft, and Act-On platforms). The agency serves industries including luxury communities, franchises, e-commerce, crypto, healthcare, financial services, hospitality, real estate, SaaS, construction, and B2B/consumer services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • SEO Services

Quantifiable outcome

  • 540% traffic increase for e-commerce clients with 31k+ page 1 keywords
  • +7 more outcomes

Companies that use Digital Marketing Agency

Customer profile

Named customers3 records

Segments13 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Digital Marketing Agency technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature4 records

Digital Marketing Agency partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

  • Bonita Springs Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 March 2019DMA announced a partnership with the Bonita Springs, FL Chamber of Commerce in March 2019. The partnership demonstrates DMA's commitment to developing the local economy and supporting clients both locally and globally. DMA participates in chamber events and networking opportunities to build relationships and contribute to the business community.

Scale indicators21 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Digital Marketing Agency competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Thrive Agency: Full-service digital marketing agency covering SEO, PPC, social media, web design, and reputation management with multi-vertical client focus similar to DMA.
  • WebFX: Full-service digital marketing agency offering SEO, PPC, web development, and marketing automation with a comparable mid-market to enterprise client base and similar service breadth.
  • Ignite Visibility: SEO and digital marketing agency with strong vertical expertise and performance-based service offerings, directly comparable across SEO, PPC, social media, and reputation management.
  • OuterBox: Digital marketing agency specializing in e-commerce SEO, PPC, and web development on Shopify/Magento — overlapping directly with DMA's e-commerce vertical and platform-specific service lines.
  • Coalition Technologies: SEO and web design agency serving e-commerce and enterprise clients with comparable service mix and similar mid-market to enterprise positioning.
  • SmartSites: Full-service digital marketing agency with comparable offerings across SEO, PPC, web development, and marketing automation, targeting similar mid-market client profiles.
  • Disruptive Advertising: PPC and digital advertising agency with strong paid-media expertise, comparable to DMA's PPC management services across Google, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
  • Higher Visibility: SEO-focused digital marketing agency with services spanning search, paid media, and web design, competing for similar mid-market SEO clients.
  • Straight North: Internet marketing agency offering SEO, PPC, and web design services to B2B and mid-market clients, overlapping with DMA's full-service agency model.
  • Big Leap: Digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, PPC, and content marketing with comparable service mix targeting mid-market and enterprise clients.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Digital Marketing Agency social profiles

Digital presence

Digital Marketing Agency compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance3 records

Digital Marketing Agency financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Digital Marketing Agency leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Digital Marketing Agency funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Digital Marketing Agency M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Digital Marketing Agency

What does Digital Marketing Agency do?

Digital Marketing Agency (DMA) provides full-service digital marketing solutions across six core practice areas: SEO services (including local, e-commerce, and platform-specific variants for Shopify/Magento/WooCommerce), PPC management (Google Ads, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Bing, Amazon), reputation management (review management across platforms, CEO reputation, brand enhancement), social media marketing (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Pinterest, Houzz, plus influencer and crisis management), web development (design, multi-platform builds, iOS/Android apps, maintenance, speed optimization), and marketing automation implementation across HubSpot, Salesforce, Marketo, Eloqua, Infusionsoft, and Act-On.

Is Digital Marketing Agency a public or private company?

Digital Marketing Agency is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.

When was Digital Marketing Agency founded?

Digital Marketing Agency was founded in 2002. It employs 101 to 250 people.

Where is Digital Marketing Agency based?

Digital Marketing Agency is headquartered in Chicago, United States, in the North America region.

How does Digital Marketing Agency make money?

Two revenue lines are on record. Digital Marketing Services are the primary driver. The others are subscription-based Retainer Services.

Who are Digital Marketing Agency's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Thrive Agency, WebFX, Ignite Visibility, OuterBox, Coalition Technologies, SmartSites, Disruptive Advertising, Higher Visibility, Straight North and Big Leap.

Does Digital Marketing Agency have an API?

No public API is recorded for Digital Marketing Agency.

What industry is Digital Marketing Agency in?

Digital Marketing Agency's product category is Digital Marketing Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAFAAAN, Marketing Technology, AdTech & MarTech Services, with a secondary code of BPAFAFAC, Marketing Automation Platforms & Services. Its NAICS code is 541810 and its SIC code is 7311.

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The Manila TimesDigital Marketing Agency Expands to Detroit, MichiganDigital Marketing Agency, a national performance marketing firm, announced its expansion into Detroit, Michigan to serve manufacturers and industrial businesses in the Rust Belt region. The expansion provides localized support for regional businesses seeking digital growth solutions, including SEO, paid media, marketing automation, and content strategy services. The company positions this as strengthening its Midwest presence but has not disclosed specific investment amounts, client acquisitions, or financial targets tied to the expansion.EcommercenewsMeta ad testing mistakes costing eCommerce brands profit, expert warnsMany eCommerce brands using Meta for advertising are failing to scale profitably due to outdated campaign testing approaches, according to Joshua Uebergang of Digital Darts Marketing Agency. He highlighted issues such as ineffective testing methods and reliance on small sample results, suggesting improvements like focusing on key metrics and consolidating testing strategies. Uebergang emphasizes problem-driven testing and avoiding noise to achieve better performance and scale.PR NewswireDigital Marketing Agency (DMA) Named as Best SEO Company by topseos.com for May 2018Independent authority on search vendors topseos.com named Digital Marketing Agency (DMA) as the best search engine optimization company for May 2018. The ranking process evaluates agencies on five criteria including on page optimization, off page optimization, needs analysis, keyword analysis, and reporting methods, along with client references and testimonials. DMA was recognized for exceptional performance during benchmarking and positive client testimonials, and is also featured as the top web design and content marketing agency.PR NewswireDMA Rated as the Strongest Value SEO Agency by Reviewers on CrowdReviews.comCrowdReviews.com rated Digital Marketing Agency (DMA) as the strongest value SEO agency based on client reviews, recognizing the firm's search engine optimization, pay per click management, and reputation management services. Reviewers highlighted exponential business growth within 6 to 12 months as a key outcome of working with the agency. The ranking methodology incorporates reviews, sentiment analysis, and online engagement among five major factors.