"Results have been consistently strong across every platform. The campaigns are well-structured, communication is excellent, and the reporting is clear and accurate."
Ann Arbor PPC for Researchers and Start-ups.
Paid search and social for businesses in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Saline, Dexter and Chelsea: software and mobility companies, research suppliers, healthcare, online brands and local services.
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- Google Partner
- Meta Business Partner
- Microsoft Advertising Partner
- Amazon Ads Verified
- Shopify Partner
- Google Analytics Certified
A University Town With a Start-up Engine.
Ann Arbor's large research university shapes almost everything about the city. It feeds a steady pipeline of start-ups in software, mobility, life sciences and engineering, and a highly educated population that researches carefully before choosing any business.
Mobility and autonomous vehicle testing, a major health system and a long list of research suppliers create specialized B2B demand. Online brands and SaaS companies grow here thanks to the talent pool and a supportive start-up ecosystem.
Locally, the student calendar and football Saturdays shape demand for housing, food and hospitality, while families in Saline, Dexter and Pittsfield Township drive steady demand for home services and healthcare. We build campaigns for each audience, with honest tracking.
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For university spin-outs
Early-stage companies need fast learning on small budgets. We focus on the highest-intent searches first, add LinkedIn for B2B reach and avoid long contracts.
Washtenaw County Businesses We Grow.
Four kinds of Ann Arbor business.
Local services
Contractors, clinics, restaurants and student housing. Semester-aware budgets.
Local and multi-location PPCE-commerce brands
Michigan brands selling online. Shopping, Meta and Amazon built around margin.
E-commerce PPCResearch and mobility B2B
Lab suppliers and mobility engineering firms. Technical search and LinkedIn.
B2B PPCSaaS start-ups
Software companies from seed to scale. Demo, trial and competitor campaigns.
SaaS PPCAnn Arbor Industries We Serve.
Sectors we manage in Washtenaw County.
SaaS, Mobility & Research
Software, engineering and research suppliers.
SaaS Platforms · Software Development Firms · Cybersecurity Companies
B2B & SaaS PPCHealthcare & Wellness
Practices near a major health system.
Dental Practices · Mental Health & Therapy · Fertility & Reproductive Health
Healthcare & Wellness PPCE-Commerce & Retail
Michigan brands selling nationwide.
Books, Media & Entertainment · Food & Beverage · Shopify Stores
E-Commerce & Retail PPCEducation
Tutoring, test prep and course providers.
Tutoring & Test Prep · Online Courses & eLearning · Language Learning
Education PPCAll Industries We Serve
Ten industry groups and more than a hundred specialist sectors, each with its own approach to targeting, tracking and landing pages.
View all industriesChannels for Ann Arbor.
Facebook & Instagram Ads
Facebook and Instagram for Ypsilanti, Saline and Dexter audiences.
Learn moreAnn Arbor PPC Questions.
Anything else, ask us directly. We reply within one business day.
Do you work with early-stage start-ups?
Yes. There is no minimum ad spend, and we plan budgets around the searches most likely to produce customers quickly.
Can you reach research and engineering buyers?
Yes. We build technical search campaigns and pair them with LinkedIn targeting by role.
Do you plan around the university calendar?
Yes. Student-focused businesses get budgets that follow semesters and game days.
Do you work with Ann Arbor mobility companies?
Yes. Mobility and automotive tech firms get B2B campaigns aimed at engineers and buyers across the US.
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Nearby we also work with businesses in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Cleveland and Chicago.
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Start-up, research, e-commerce and local campaigns. Month-to-month.
Let's Talk Ann Arbor PPC.
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- SaaS, research B2B, e-commerce and local experience
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