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250 DIGITAL INC.
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250digital.com
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Private
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2010
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250 DIGITAL INC. is a founder-owned, bootstrapped pay-per-click (PPC) marketing and digital advertising agency headquartered in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. The firm delivers Google Ads and Microsoft Ads account management paired with conversion rate optimization (CRO) — including screen recording, heat mapping, A/B testing, and custom landing page creation — and applies click-fraud protection and multi-channel conversion tracking to reduce wasted spend. It has held Google Partner status continuously since 2017 and operates as a small in-house team of PPC specialists, with founder Will Zouzouras overseeing accounts personally. The company also runs a dedicated white-label PPC fulfillment line for marketing agencies and consultants who resell the service under their own brands.

The business is structured around three interconnected service lines: direct SMB PPC management, CRO, and white-label agency fulfillment. Direct-client pricing starts at approximately $500/month flat-rate management with no setup fees and month-to-month terms that terminate on 30 days' notice; white-label accounts run approximately $375/month with volume discounts for bulk MCC relationships. Management fees typically represent less than 10% of underlying advertising spend, with a recommended minimum ad budget of $1,000/month. The go-to-market motion is sales-led but inbound-driven through the company website, supplemented by referrals, case-study content, and the white-label agency channel — there is no outbound sales team and no paid acquisition function disclosed beyond the agency's own use of search and social platforms.

The active customer base is distributed across many SMB verticals (solar, dental, plumbing, legal, real estate, automotive, accounting, tourism) with a handful of longer-tenured enterprise-style anchors such as Shift Energy Group (8+ years) and Peak 5 Advisors. Geographic reach spans Canada, the United States, and Mexico, served entirely from a single Vancouver Island office by a team of 1–10 people. 250 DIGITAL carries no external funding, no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no disclosed M&A history.

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250 DIGITAL is a bootstrapped PPC marketing agency in Victoria, BC, Canada, providing Google Ads management, conversion rate optimization, and white-label PPC fulfillment to small and mid-sized businesses and marketing agencies across North America and Mexico.

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Operating
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1–10
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HeadquartersVictoria, Canada
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Victoria
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Canada
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North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
PPC advertising management, Google Ads management, conversion rate optimization, white label PPC services, paid search marketing
Industry1 code
1Search Engine Marketing (SEM) / Paid Search (PPC)
CodeBPAFACAAPrimaryYes
NAICS code2 codes
  • Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services5418
  • Media Buying Agencies54183
SIC code1 code
  • Services-Advertising Agencies7311
Product category
Digital Marketing Services
Social media profiles2 records
GTM motion1 record

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model2 records
1PPC Management Fees
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Monthly recurring management fees for Google Ads and Microsoft Ads account management. Fees based on account complexity and spend levels, typically starting at $500/month for management services.

250digital.com
2White Label PPC Services
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Fulfillment services for web design companies, consultants and marketing agencies who resell PPC services under their own brand. Wholesale pricing around $375/month per account with volume discounts for bulk MCC accounts.

250digital.com
Marketing channels5 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels2 records

Each record includes

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

Cost components4 values
Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Operations
Pricing details3 tiers
1PPC Account Management - Starting tier
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceMonthly
Notes

Starting at $500/month for PPC management and ongoing optimizations. For large spend accounts, fees typically come in at less than 10% of ad spend.

250digital.com
2Minimum Advertising Budget
ModelUsage-basedBilling cadenceMonthly
Notes

Recommended minimum $1,000/month for paid advertising on Google and other platforms. This is paid directly to the advertising platform, not to 250 Digital.

250digital.com
3White Label PPC - Standard
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceMonthly
Notes

Around $375/month per account (USD) for typical white label clients. For larger spend accounts, approximately 5.5% of spend. Flat rates or custom arrangements available for bulk accounts (entire MCC).

250digital.com
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B2B
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

250 Digital is a pay-per-click (PPC) marketing agency that manages Google Ads and Microsoft Ads campaigns for small and medium-sized businesses. Its core service covers keyword research, ad copy creation, ongoing campaign optimization, and performance reporting, paired with conversion rate optimization (CRO) of landing pages. The firm also offers white label PPC fulfillment for marketing agencies, consultants, and web design companies that resell the service under their own brand.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 3 values shown
  • Average decrease in cost per conversion: significant reductions ranging from 25% to 93% across client case studies
+2 more records
Product overview1 text field

250 DIGITAL is a PPC (Pay-Per-Click) marketing agency offering a unified service centered on Google Ads and Microsoft Ads management. The core offering comprises three interconnected services: Google Ads Management (campaign creation, keyword targeting, and ongoing optimization), Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) to maximize landing page performance, and White Label PPC for agency fulfillment partners. Pricing is structured as a flat-rate monthly management fee starting at $500, with no setup costs. The company operates exclusively on a month-to-month basis without long-term contracts.

Product and service3 records
1Google Ads Management
CategoryCore service
Description

Professional management of Google Ads and Microsoft Ads campaigns for businesses, including keyword research, ad copy creation, ongoing optimization, and performance reporting. The agency has been a Google Partner since 2017.

2Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO)
CategoryCore service
Description

Optimization of website landing pages and user experience to convert paid traffic into leads or sales. Includes screen recording, heat mapping, A/B testing, and custom landing page creation, sold to businesses running paid traffic campaigns.

3White Label PPC Management
CategoryCore service
Description

PPC management services delivered on behalf of web design companies, consultants, and marketing agencies to fulfill their clients' Google Ads needs while keeping the arrangement invisible to end clients. Wholesale pricing around $375/month per account with volume discounts for bulk MCC accounts.

Scale indicator3 records

Each record includes

Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership1 partner
Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Google Partner status with direct access to Google Ads platform, certification programs, and support. Manages client campaigns through Google Ads and related Google marketing products.

Expansion highlight4 records

Each record includes

Type, Description

Peers10 records
TypeDirect peer
Description

JumpFly is a dedicated PPC management agency focused exclusively on Google Ads and Microsoft Ads for SMB and mid-market clients. Its single-channel focus and service model closely mirror 250 Digital's core PPC offering.

TypeDirect peer
Description

WebFX is a large full-service digital marketing agency with a core PPC management offering across Google and Microsoft Ads. It competes for the same SMB and mid-market lead generation clients as 250 Digital but operates at much greater scale with proprietary technology (MarketingCloudFX).

TypeDirect peer
Description

KlientBoost is a paid advertising agency specializing in PPC and CRO with a strong emphasis on landing page conversion. Its service bundling and A/B testing focus are directly comparable to 250 Digital's CRO-integrated PPC model.

TypeDirect peer
Description

SocialSEO is a digital marketing agency offering PPC management alongside SEO and social media services. It serves a comparable SMB and mid-market client base and is a direct alternative for buyers evaluating 250 Digital.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Disruptive Advertising is a PPC-focused agency that manages Google, Microsoft, and Facebook Ads campaigns for mid-market clients. Its CRO and paid media services directly overlap with 250 Digital's bundled offering and target similar buyer profiles.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Power Digital is a larger, full-funnel digital agency offering paid media, SEO, content, and analytics. While broader than 250 Digital, its paid search practice targets similar mid-market clients and competes for the same PPC budgets.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Coalition Technologies is a digital marketing agency offering PPC, SEO, and web design services with a Google Partner badge. Its bundled digital offering and SMB to mid-market targeting overlap directly with 250 Digital's positioning.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Thrive is a full-service digital marketing agency offering Google Ads management, CRO, and white label services for SMBs. It is a direct competitor in the same horizontal PPC/CRO service category as 250 Digital.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Directive is a B2B-focused performance marketing agency with a strong paid search (Google Ads, Microsoft Ads) practice. It overlaps with 250 Digital on the demand generation and lead gen use cases that 250 Digital serves (e.g., legal, accounting, SaaS-adjacent).

TypeDirect peer
Description

AdVenture Media Group is a Google Ads-focused agency offering campaign management and training. It competes in the same SEM/PPC services niche with comparable Google Partner positioning and SMB targeting.

Market position
Strengths5 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Weaknesses5 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Competitive moat4 records

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Type, Details

Key risks6 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Key highlights7 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Named customers12 records

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

Segment3 records

Each record includes

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

Ideal customer profile3 records

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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
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No

Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Feature4 records

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Title, Differentiator, Description, Source

Core technology
Revenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Number of profiles
Profiles1 record

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

No data
Compliance1 record

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 →

250 DIGITAL

Digital Marketing Services250digital.com

250 DIGITAL is a bootstrapped PPC marketing agency in Victoria, BC, Canada, providing Google Ads management, conversion rate optimization, and white-label PPC fulfillment to small and mid-sized businesses and marketing agencies across North America and Mexico.

What 250 DIGITAL does

250 DIGITAL INC. is a founder-owned, bootstrapped pay-per-click (PPC) marketing and digital advertising agency headquartered in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. The firm delivers Google Ads and Microsoft Ads account management paired with conversion rate optimization (CRO) — including screen recording, heat mapping, A/B testing, and custom landing page creation — and applies click-fraud protection and multi-channel conversion tracking to reduce wasted spend. It has held Google Partner status continuously since 2017 and operates as a small in-house team of PPC specialists, with founder Will Zouzouras overseeing accounts personally. The company also runs a dedicated white-label PPC fulfillment line for marketing agencies and consultants who resell the service under their own brands.

The business is structured around three interconnected service lines: direct SMB PPC management, CRO, and white-label agency fulfillment. Direct-client pricing starts at approximately $500/month flat-rate management with no setup fees and month-to-month terms that terminate on 30 days' notice; white-label accounts run approximately $375/month with volume discounts for bulk MCC relationships. Management fees typically represent less than 10% of underlying advertising spend, with a recommended minimum ad budget of $1,000/month. The go-to-market motion is sales-led but inbound-driven through the company website, supplemented by referrals, case-study content, and the white-label agency channel — there is no outbound sales team and no paid acquisition function disclosed beyond the agency's own use of search and social platforms.

The active customer base is distributed across many SMB verticals (solar, dental, plumbing, legal, real estate, automotive, accounting, tourism) with a handful of longer-tenured enterprise-style anchors such as Shift Energy Group (8+ years) and Peak 5 Advisors. Geographic reach spans Canada, the United States, and Mexico, served entirely from a single Vancouver Island office by a team of 1–10 people. 250 DIGITAL carries no external funding, no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no disclosed M&A history.

250 DIGITAL firmographics

Firmographics
Name
250 DIGITAL
Legal name
250 DIGITAL INC.
Website
https://250digital.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
2010
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
1–10 employees
Short description
250 DIGITAL is a bootstrapped PPC marketing agency in Victoria, BC, Canada, providing Google Ads management, conversion rate optimization, and white-label PPC fulfillment to small and mid-sized businesses and marketing agencies across North America and Mexico.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

250 DIGITAL industry classification

Industry
Product category
Digital Marketing Services
NAICS
Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services (5418), Media Buying Agencies (54183)
SIC
Services-Advertising Agencies (7311)
akta.pro primary industry
Search Engine Marketing (SEM) / Paid Search (PPC) (BPAFACAA)

Keywords

  • PPC advertising management
  • Google Ads management
  • Conversion rate optimization
  • White label PPC services
  • Paid search marketing

Where 250 DIGITAL is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Victoria
HQ country
Canada
HQ region
North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

250 DIGITAL business model

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

Revenue model

  1. PPC Management Fees: Monthly recurring management fees for Google Ads and Microsoft Ads account management. Fees based on account complexity and spend levels, typically starting at $500/month for management services.
  2. White Label PPC Services: Fulfillment services for web design companies, consultants and marketing agencies who resell PPC services under their own brand. Wholesale pricing around $375/month per account with volume discounts for bulk MCC accounts.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
SubscriptionMonthlyPPC Account Management - Starting tier
Usage-basedMonthlyMinimum Advertising Budget
SubscriptionMonthlyWhite Label PPC - Standard

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

250 DIGITAL product offering

Product offering

Core offering

250 Digital is a pay-per-click (PPC) marketing agency that manages Google Ads and Microsoft Ads campaigns for small and medium-sized businesses. Its core service covers keyword research, ad copy creation, ongoing campaign optimization, and performance reporting, paired with conversion rate optimization (CRO) of landing pages. The firm also offers white label PPC fulfillment for marketing agencies, consultants, and web design companies that resell the service under their own brand.

Product overview

250 DIGITAL is a PPC (Pay-Per-Click) marketing agency offering a unified service centered on Google Ads and Microsoft Ads management. The core offering comprises three interconnected services: Google Ads Management (campaign creation, keyword targeting, and ongoing optimization), Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) to maximize landing page performance, and White Label PPC for agency fulfillment partners. Pricing is structured as a flat-rate monthly management fee starting at $500, with no setup costs. The company operates exclusively on a month-to-month basis without long-term contracts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Google Ads Management Professional management of Google Ads and Microsoft Ads campaigns for businesses, including keyword research, ad copy creation, ongoing optimization, and performance reporting. The agency has been a Google Partner since 2017.
  • Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) Optimization of website landing pages and user experience to convert paid traffic into leads or sales. Includes screen recording, heat mapping, A/B testing, and custom landing page creation, sold to businesses running paid traffic campaigns.
  • White Label PPC Management PPC management services delivered on behalf of web design companies, consultants, and marketing agencies to fulfill their clients' Google Ads needs while keeping the arrangement invisible to end clients. Wholesale pricing around $375/month per account with volume discounts for bulk MCC accounts.

Quantifiable outcome

  • Average decrease in cost per conversion: significant reductions ranging from 25% to 93% across client case studies
  • +2 more outcomes

Companies that use 250 DIGITAL

Customer profile

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

250 DIGITAL technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

250 DIGITAL partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

  • GooglecoreTechnology or IntegrationGoogle Partner status with direct access to Google Ads platform, certification programs, and support. Manages client campaigns through Google Ads and related Google marketing products.

Scale indicators3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

250 DIGITAL competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • JumpFly: JumpFly is a dedicated PPC management agency focused exclusively on Google Ads and Microsoft Ads for SMB and mid-market clients. Its single-channel focus and service model closely mirror 250 Digital's core PPC offering.
  • WebFX: WebFX is a large full-service digital marketing agency with a core PPC management offering across Google and Microsoft Ads. It competes for the same SMB and mid-market lead generation clients as 250 Digital but operates at much greater scale with proprietary technology (MarketingCloudFX).
  • KlientBoost: KlientBoost is a paid advertising agency specializing in PPC and CRO with a strong emphasis on landing page conversion. Its service bundling and A/B testing focus are directly comparable to 250 Digital's CRO-integrated PPC model.
  • SocialSEO: SocialSEO is a digital marketing agency offering PPC management alongside SEO and social media services. It serves a comparable SMB and mid-market client base and is a direct alternative for buyers evaluating 250 Digital.
  • Disruptive Advertising: Disruptive Advertising is a PPC-focused agency that manages Google, Microsoft, and Facebook Ads campaigns for mid-market clients. Its CRO and paid media services directly overlap with 250 Digital's bundled offering and target similar buyer profiles.
  • Coalition Technologies: Coalition Technologies is a digital marketing agency offering PPC, SEO, and web design services with a Google Partner badge. Its bundled digital offering and SMB to mid-market targeting overlap directly with 250 Digital's positioning.
  • Thrive Internet Marketing Agency: Thrive is a full-service digital marketing agency offering Google Ads management, CRO, and white label services for SMBs. It is a direct competitor in the same horizontal PPC/CRO service category as 250 Digital.
  • Directive Consulting: Directive is a B2B-focused performance marketing agency with a strong paid search (Google Ads, Microsoft Ads) practice. It overlaps with 250 Digital on the demand generation and lead gen use cases that 250 Digital serves (e.g., legal, accounting, SaaS-adjacent).
  • AdVenture Media Group: AdVenture Media Group is a Google Ads-focused agency offering campaign management and training. It competes in the same SEM/PPC services niche with comparable Google Partner positioning and SMB targeting.

Broad incumbents

  • Power Digital Marketing: Power Digital is a larger, full-funnel digital agency offering paid media, SEO, content, and analytics. While broader than 250 Digital, its paid search practice targets similar mid-market clients and competes for the same PPC budgets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

250 DIGITAL social profiles

Digital presence

250 DIGITAL compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance1 record

250 DIGITAL financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

250 DIGITAL leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

250 DIGITAL funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

250 DIGITAL 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 250 DIGITAL

What does 250 DIGITAL do?

250 Digital is a pay-per-click (PPC) marketing agency that manages Google Ads and Microsoft Ads campaigns for small and medium-sized businesses. Its core service covers keyword research, ad copy creation, ongoing campaign optimization, and performance reporting, paired with conversion rate optimization (CRO) of landing pages. The firm also offers white label PPC fulfillment for marketing agencies, consultants, and web design companies that resell the service under their own brand.

Is 250 DIGITAL a public or private company?

250 DIGITAL is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.

When was 250 DIGITAL founded?

250 DIGITAL was founded in 2010. It employs 1 to 10 people.

Where is 250 DIGITAL based?

250 DIGITAL is headquartered in Victoria, Canada, in the North America region.

How does 250 DIGITAL make money?

Two revenue lines are on record. PPC Management Fees are the primary driver. The others are white Label PPC Services.

Who are 250 DIGITAL's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are JumpFly, WebFX, KlientBoost, SocialSEO, Disruptive Advertising, Coalition Technologies, Thrive Internet Marketing Agency, Directive Consulting and AdVenture Media Group. Power Digital Marketing is listed as a broad incumbent.

Does 250 DIGITAL have an API?

No public API is recorded for 250 DIGITAL.

What industry is 250 DIGITAL in?

250 DIGITAL's product category is Digital Marketing Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAFACAA, Search Engine Marketing (SEM) / Paid Search (PPC). Its NAICS code is 5418 and its SIC code is 7311.

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