Best Chicago Digital Marketing Agency

Best Chicago Digital Marketing Agency That Wins Customers

SEO, Google Ads, web design, social and email for businesses across Chicagoland. 61 Chicago-area companies have worked with SmartSites since 2011, and GoodFirms ranks us #2 among the best digital marketing agencies in Chicago.

★★★★★ 4.9 from 24 Chicago-area reviews 11 Chicago-area case studies

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Ranked among the best in Chicago.
Top 3 in 2 Chicago lists.

Every spot earned on client reviews.

4.9 / 5

★★★★★

368 verified reviews on Clutch. Clients rate SmartSites 4.9 on Clutch, one of the best-reviewed digital marketing agencies there.

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We’ll grow your Chicago business.

19 Chicago 3 Naperville 2 Frankfort 2 Downers Grove 2 Elk Grove Village

Chicago businesses
love working with us.

Rated 4.9 out of 5 on Google, Clutch, Capterra, G2 and Yelp.

★★★★★

“In the first two months with SmartSites I have seen a large increase in qualified leads come in.”

Andrew WeisbergAndrew M. WeisbergCHICAGO, IL

★★★★★

“My website traffic and lead quality have both improved dramatically, and their regular updates and clear communication made the whole process smooth and stress-free.”

Christopher EllisAtascendChicago, IL

★★★★★

“Solid sales, ROAS, good relationship, solid recommendations and optimizations. I'm impressed by SmartSites' personal relationship and willingness to communicate.”

Stewart ArpAcquisition Specialist, Evolution Power ToolsChicago, IL

★★★★★

“SmartSites has been great to work and an incredible asset for our company. They have really put us on the right path to improving our business.”

Tony BaumannHinge OutletCrown Point, IN

★★★★★

“Jenna has been extremely helpful at building my company's presence across multiple social media platforms.”

Patricia ReedManager, Teacher's TeacherChicago, IL

★★★★★

“He took time to understand our business and developed a few strategies, which resulted in a good turnaround.”

Creative CoversCreative Covers

★★★★★

“Our Google Ads Search campaigns have reached an Avg. CPC that is better than industry standards.”

Matt HarrisSales & Marketing Representative, Aeromotive / PertronixElgin, IL

★★★★★

“I see business growth already and couldn't be happier.”

Angela L.Bourbon Barrel Cottages and ToursChicago, IL

★★★★★

“Chris takes care of our online presence. Chris at SmartSites is amazing! My business has grown already. Really enjoying working with him.”

Ballard EnterprisesOwner, Bourbon Barrel Cottages and ToursChicago, IL

★★★★★

“Working with them was seamless, and their participation in our weekly marketing meetings helped maximize efficiency.”

Maryna OtenkoInfinity Sewer & DrainHomer Glen, IL

★★★★★

“What impresses me most is their attention to detail, organization, and deep understanding of optimization strategy.”

Leah CannonDigital Marketing Manager, Orthomol USAChicago, IL

★★★★★

“We've worked with SmartSites for years now and appreciate their excellent customer service and work!”

Lanie MareshSkillsforchicagolandChicago, IL

Your Chicago team.

Local people who know the Chicago market.

Samantha Baloun

Director of Social Media

Chicago, IL

★★★★★

Our team - Nate Lutz (Project Manager), Samantha Baloun (Social Media Manager) and Tanner Orner (PPC Expert and Analyst) - has been outstanding.

Carrie B. Rush Tax Resolution

★★★★★

Nate, Tanner, Samantha, Skylar, the whole team really is a pleasure to work with!

BJ P. Rush Tax Resolution

★★★★★

I had the pleasure of working with Patrizia and Samantha at SmartSites, and they were outstanding! Their dedication, communication, and expertise in SEO and SMM made a noticeable difference in my projects.

Anthony S. 212 Dental Care

Brandy Hastings

Project Manager, SEO Strategist

Chicago, IL

★★★★★

Our project manager Brandy has been amazing at creating a custom SEO strategy for our digital service The Up-To-Date Actor.

Abigail H. Up-To-Date Theatricals LLC

★★★★★

My 5 stars should go to John and Brandy from SmartSites. John and Brandy are great.

Ross S. The Networks Blog

Digital marketing services
for Chicago businesses.

One agency for search, ads, your website and the channels that bring customers back, ranked among the best in Chicago for SEO (#3 on GoodFirms).

Chicago SEO

Rank for the searches Chicago customers type, from "near me" to your neighborhood. Technical fixes, content and links, reported monthly in your dashboard.

Chicago proof: Symmetry Counseling (Chicago): 4x lead volume.

#3 SEO on GoodFirms in Chicago

Chicago PPC Management

Google Ads and Microsoft Ads built around cost per lead, not clicks, with Microsoft Advertising Select Partner status.

Chicago proof: StarLift (Chicago): 4x lead volume.

Chicago Web Design

Fast, mobile-first WordPress and Shopify sites designed to turn Chicago traffic into calls, bookings and orders.

Built and hosted in-house

Chicago Local SEO

Google Business Profile optimization, reviews and local pages so you show up in the map pack across Chicagoland.

Chicago proof: SweatHouz (Naperville): 7x conversions.

Chicago Social Media Marketing

Content, community management and paid social on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and LinkedIn for Chicago brands.

Chicago Email & SMS Marketing

Klaviyo and Mailchimp flows, campaigns and SMS that turn one-time Chicago buyers into repeat customers.

Klaviyo and Mailchimp partner

Industries we serve
in Chicago.

Whatever you do in Chicago, we know how to grow it.

Areas we serve across
Chicagoland.

From Chicago and Naperville to Frankfort and Downers Grove.

Each dot is a client location (61 mapped). Cities with clients include:

Chicago
Naperville
Frankfort
Downers Grove
Elk Grove Village
Mokena
Joliet
Elgin
Bridgeview
Barrington
Orland Park
Hanover Park
Kildeer
Highland
Carol Stream
Steger
Glenview
Woodridge
Lombard
Waukegan
Geneva
Niles
Crown Point
Homer Glen
Bolingbrook
Lake Zurich
Elmwood Park
New Lenox
Plainfield
Oak Park
Matteson
Aurora

Growing your Chicago business starts with one call.

You own your ad accounts, your website and your data from day one.

Free audit
We review your website, Google Business Profile, ads and the Chicago competitors you're up against.
Plan and proposal
A written plan with channels, budget and targets for your market. You approve the scope and price before any work starts.
Build and launch
Your team sets up tracking, fixes what holds you back and launches campaigns, pages and content.
Report and improve
A live dashboard shows leads, calls, sales and spend, and your PM walks you through it on a regular call.

No Chicago office.
No need for one.

We don't have a storefront in Chicago, and we won't pretend to. SmartSites is a remote team, with people working across the country, including here in Chicagoland.

Meet by video at a time that suits you.
A named project manager and specialist on every account.
Live reporting in your client dashboard, available any time.

Chicago digital marketing FAQs.

It depends on the channels you need, your ad budget and how competitive your market is. Most Chicago clients pay a monthly management fee, plus their own ad budget for Google Ads or social. Every plan starts with a free audit and a written proposal, so you see the scope and price before you sign.

Google Ads can send leads in the first weeks after launch. SEO builds more slowly: most campaigns show clear movement within three to six months, depending on your site and competition. We never guarantee rankings, because Google does not allow anyone to.

No. SmartSites is a remote team working across the US, including team members in Chicago. Chicago clients meet us by video, get a live reporting dashboard, and have a named project manager and specialist on every account.

The best digital marketing agency in Chicago for you is the one that can show proof from businesses like yours: case studies with real numbers, reviews you can verify on Clutch or Google, and the names of the people who will run your account. Check who owns your ad accounts and website, how results are reported, and whether the contract lets you leave. We answer all of these in the first call.

A digital marketing agency brings in customers online. For Chicago businesses that usually means SEO to rank in Google and Google Maps, paid ads on Google, Microsoft and Meta, a website built to convert, social media, and email and SMS to bring buyers back. SmartSites handles all of these under one roof.

Yes. Local SEO covers your Google Business Profile, categories, photos, reviews, service-area settings and location pages, plus consistent listings across directories.

Our 61 Chicago-area clients include home services companies, retail and ecommerce brands, medical and dental practices, industrial and commercial firms, B2B companies and professional services firms.

For most small and mid-sized Chicago businesses, yes. One agency fee buys a strategist, a PPC analyst, SEO and content specialists, designers and developers, plus the software they use. You keep ownership of your accounts and data, and you can see every result in your dashboard.