What GBD Marketing does

GBD Marketing is a privately held, founder-led digital marketing agency headquartered in Huntington Beach, California, operating since approximately 2003 with a stated team of 1-10 employees. The company delivers web design, web development, search engine optimization, web hosting, and paid advertising management across Google Ads, Facebook/Instagram Ads, LinkedIn Ads, and Yelp Ads to small and medium-sized businesses in the United States, with a concentration in local service industries such as healthcare practices (acupuncture, physical therapy, cardiology, massage), home services (HVAC), restaurants, and professional services. Underlying technology relies on conventional web development tools (PHP, JavaScript) and widely adopted content management systems (WordPress, Shopify, Joomla), with no proprietary platform or SaaS product.

The business model combines project-based web design revenue (average budgets of $1,800-$2,500 per standard project, with some projects exceeding $8,000) with recurring monthly managed services for Google Ads, social advertising, web hosting, and SEO. Services are sold on a no-contract, month-to-month basis that allows clients to pause at any time, and pricing is positioned at roughly 70% below competitor minimums. The company holds Certified Google Ads Partner and Certified Yelp Advertising Partner designations, which provide beta access and platform insights. Lead generation is primarily direct, via website contact forms, free-estimate requests, and phone outreach, with no public self-service SaaS onboarding. Customer logos indicate a long-tail SMB portfolio, including Troy Acupuncture, Brightwater Heating & Air, Pampas Argentine Cuisine, and South Orange County Cardiology Group, alongside a more enterprise-tier engagement with Monster Human Resources.

Name

GBD Marketing

Legal name

GBD Marketing

Website

https://gbdmarketing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

GBD Marketing is a small, founder-led digital marketing agency in Huntington Beach, California, providing web design, SEO, hosting, and paid advertising management (Google, Facebook, LinkedIn, Yelp) to small and medium-sized businesses across the United States, with vertical emphasis on healthcare and local services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Marketing Services

NAICS

Media Buying Agencies (54183)

SIC

Services-Advertising (7310)

akta.pro primary industry

Retail Media Network (RMN) Buying (On-site & Off-site) (BPAFABAI)

Keywords

• Digital marketing services
• Web design services
• Search engine optimization
• Paid advertising management
• Web hosting support

Headquarters

HQ city

Huntington Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Web Design and Development Services: Project-based web design and development services with average budgets ranging from $1800 to $2500 for standard projects, with larger projects exceeding $8000. Includes custom website creation, e-commerce, booking systems, and payment integrations.
2. Monthly Google Ads Management: Recurring monthly management fees for Google Ads campaigns with weekly optimization. Services include campaign setup, conversion tracking, custom reporting, and ongoing performance monitoring.
3. Web Hosting and Support: Monthly web hosting and support services providing server management, website maintenance, updates, performance optimization, and technical support.
4. Social Media and Digital Advertising Management: Monthly management services for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Yelp advertising campaigns including ad creation, audience targeting, and campaign optimization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

GBD Marketing is a full-service digital marketing agency that provides web design, web development, search engine optimization (SEO), web hosting and support, and paid advertising management across Google Ads, Facebook/Instagram Ads, LinkedIn Ads, and Yelp Ads. The agency serves small and medium-sized local businesses with comprehensive online marketing solutions from strategy through execution. Services are delivered on a no-contract, month-to-month basis with ongoing campaign optimization.

Product overview

GBD Marketing is a full-service marketing agency offering a portfolio of distinct marketing and web services. The core offerings include Web Design and Web Development (custom websites built with PHP, JavaScript, and various syntax), Search Engine Optimization, Web Hosting & Support, and paid advertising management across multiple platforms (Google Ads, Facebook & Instagram Ads, LinkedIn Ads, Yelp Ads). The company also provides specialized vertical-specific Google Ads services for Acupuncturists and Physical Therapists, plus Remarketing and broader Online Marketing consultation. The services are priced and delivered as individual service offerings rather than a unified SaaS platform with modules.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Web Design Custom website creation tailored to showcase client businesses, including E-Commerce, Real Estate, Small Business Systems, Merchant Services, and Non-Profits sites. Standard project budgets range from $1,800 to $2,500.
• Web Development Technical website coding and functionality implementation using PHP, JavaScript, and liquid syntax to build custom web solutions for client businesses.
• Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Optimizing websites to increase visibility and ranking in search engine results through on-page and off-page optimization techniques, including keyword targeting, content optimization, site speed improvements, backlink development, and local search optimization.
• Web Hosting & Support Professional server hosting and ongoing website maintenance on a flat-rate monthly subscription, including regular updates, performance optimization, troubleshooting, and technical support.
• Google Ads Management Certified Google Ads campaign creation, management, and weekly optimization including Search Ads, Display Ads, Local Service Ads, Call-Only Ads, and Performance Max Advertising on a recurring monthly subscription with no contracts required.
• Facebook & Instagram Ads Social media advertising management including remarketing, custom audiences, conversion tracking, and targeted ad campaigns across Facebook and Instagram platforms on a monthly management basis.
• LinkedIn Ads B2B-focused LinkedIn advertising campaigns targeting professionals for business-oriented marketing strategies, including strategy development, campaign management, and analytics reporting.
• Yelp Advertising Certified Yelp Advertising Partner campaign creation and management to place businesses in front of local customers on Yelp, leveraging exclusive tools and insights for optimizing Yelp advertising campaigns.
• Remarketing Re-targeting advertising campaigns to reconnect with website visitors who have shown interest, deployed across Google, Facebook, and Instagram platforms.
• Online Marketing Comprehensive online marketing guidance and implementation including Google My Business optimization, social media strategy, and various digital advertising approaches to grow client businesses.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 800+ businesses have trusted GBD Marketing to grow their business
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• WordPresscoreTechnology or IntegrationPlatform partner utilized for website development. GBD Marketing builds custom websites using WordPress content management system for client projects.
• ShopifycoreTechnology or IntegrationE-commerce platform partner for building online stores. GBD Marketing creates Shopify-based e-commerce solutions for clients requiring online sales functionality.
• GooglecoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified Google Ads Partner with access to beta features, exclusive tools, and latest Google Ads platform developments. Provides Google Ads management, SEO, and Google Business Profile optimization services.
• YelpcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCertified Yelp Advertising Partner with exclusive resources and support for optimizing client presence on Yelp and managing Yelp advertising campaigns.
• JoomlasupportingTechnology or IntegrationAlternative CMS platform partner for website development. GBD Marketing utilizes Joomla for projects requiring this specific content management system.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• KlientBoost: Performance marketing agency focused on paid media (Google Ads, Facebook Ads), conversion optimization, and landing page design. Overlaps with GBD's PPC and remarketing offerings for SMB clients.
• OuterBox: Digital marketing and web design agency with strong e-commerce focus (Shopify, Magento). Comparable to GBD's e-commerce web design and Shopify partnership-driven service line.
• SmartSites: Award-winning SMB digital agency offering web design, Google Ads, SEO, and hosting services. Closely mirrors GBD's full-service SMB-focused positioning and certified Google Partner status.
• Digital Silk: Web design and digital marketing agency offering custom websites, branding, SEO, and paid media. Comparable in web design plus full-service online marketing positioning.
• HigherVisibility: Full-service SEO, PPC, and web design agency serving SMBs with Google Partner credentials. Closely aligned with GBD's SEO and Google Ads management offerings.
• Disruptive Advertising: PPC, SEO, and website optimization agency targeting mid-market and SMB clients with Google-certified expertise. Directly comparable in paid search focus and certified partner positioning.
• LYFE Marketing: Social media management and digital marketing agency serving small businesses across multiple platforms. Comparable to GBD's Facebook/Instagram/LinkedIn ad management services.
• Thrive Internet Marketing Agency: Full-service digital marketing agency serving SMBs with web design, SEO, PPC, and social media management. Directly comparable in service mix and SMB target customer to GBD Marketing.
• Coalition Technologies: SEO, web design, and PPC agency with strong e-commerce and Shopify expertise. Comparable to GBD's web design, SEO, and e-commerce service line.

Broad incumbents

• WebFX: Larger, established digital marketing agency offering SEO, PPC, web design, and content marketing primarily to mid-market and SMB clients. Wider scale and service breadth make it a benchmark comparable for GBD.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gbdmarketing

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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