Agencies/United States/Chicago, IL/Direct Online Marketing
Rank #6 of 15 in Chicago

Direct Online Marketing

directom.com ·Chicago, IL ·★★★★★ 5.0
85/100 · B+
Own-site SEO score
Min project$5,000+
Hourly rate$100 - $149 / hr
Team size11 - 50
Founded2006
Overview

About Direct Online Marketing

Direct Online Marketing is a full-service digital marketing agency founded in 2006, headquartered in Pittsburgh with offices including Chicago. They specialize in SEO, PPC, analytics, AI-driven search visibility, web development, and conversion optimization for clients globally.

Generative Engine Optimization (AI-driven SEO)SEO ServicesPPC Ads ManagementGoogle Analytics ServicesWeb Design & DevelopmentConversion Rate OptimizationSocial Media MarketingContent MarketingEmail MarketingInternational/Export Marketing

Estimated Typical range for an agency of this size in Chicago, not a quote. Ask for exact pricing in the form.

What clients keep mentioning
transparent communicationAI-SEO
The measurement

Score breakdown

Fetched from their own homepage and scored the same way as every other agency in the directory.

Technical 100On-page 100Content 100Visibility 23
Technical100
On-page100
Content100
Local visibility23
What the audit found
✓ 6 passing! 1 to fix
Uses structured data
Mobile ready
Well-sized page title
Meta description well written
Clean single H173% of agencies also do this
Image alt coverage 99%
!Barely visible in local search results46% of agencies share this
Do they turn up when someone searches for an agency in Chicago?

We run the eight searches a local business would actually type, such as "seo agency chicago", and count how many return this agency.

Searches they appear in1/8
Best position#5
City average44/100

Most agencies here appear in only a handful; the ones at the top of this city appear in six or more.

Each check against the directory average
Technical 100 vs 92 average, +8
On-page 100 vs 86 average, +14
Content 100 vs 87 average, +13
Local visibility 23 vs 39 average, -16

Measured automatically from the agency's own homepage. Same rules for every agency in the directory.

How that compares in Chicago

Measured against every other agency rated in this market.

Direct Online Marketing 85
Chicago average 80
Best in Chicago 93
United States average 80
Every rated agency 78

Across the whole directory Direct Online Marketing scores higher than 75% of every agency we have measured. Spread across Chicago runs 61 to 93 out of 100.

Focus

Where they focus

Read from how the agency presents its own work, so you can see the shape of the shop before you call.

30%Search Engine
Service mix
Search Engine Optimization30%
Paid Advertising (PPC)25%
AI/Generative Engine Optimization20%
Web Design/Development15%
Analytics & CRO10%
Industries served
SaaS & Technology25%
Healthcare / Higher Education25%
eCommerce20%
Manufacturing / Export Marketing15%
Professional Services15%
Client size
Small Business (<$10M)60%
Mid-Market ($10M - $100M)30%
Enterprise (>$100M)10%
Rare in Chicago

Services this agency lists that few others in the city do.

Generative Engine Optimization (AI-driven SEO)the only agency here offering it
SEO Servicesthe only agency here offering it
PPC Ads Managementthe only agency here offering it
Reputation

Ratings across platforms

Aggregate scores as published on each platform, weighted into the headline rating.

Clutch
5.0/5
★★★★★
In their words

What clients say

Collected from public review pages. Follow a source link to read any of them in place.

““When my anxiety is up over things I do not comprehend, they are collectively the calm voice of reason.””
Website testimonial · “When my anxiety is · source
Proof of work

Case studies

Published by the agency, with the numbers they reported. Follow a link to read the original.

International University Higher Education

needed to generate leads for multiple campuses and online degrees

97% cost per conversion reduction and 200% conversion rate increase

97%
Cost per conversion reduction
200%
Conversion rate increase
Read the case study
Credentials

Partners, clients and awards

What sets them apart
  • Generative Engine Optimization for AI search platforms
  • No-contract, month-to-month engagements
  • Premier Google Partner with transparent, data-driven reporting
Clients they name publicly
Morehouse School of MedicineUniversity of GeorgiaWonderyHighmark
Certifications
Google Premier PartnerMicrosoft Advertising PartnerSemrush Certified Agency Partner
Awards
2024Inc. 5000 honoree No. 3,496 · Inc. 5000 source

Contact

LocationPittsburgh, PA
Phone800.979.3177
Founded2006
LanguagesEnglish
OfficesPittsburgh, Wheeling, West Virginia, Chicago
Linkedin

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Questions

About Direct Online Marketing

How is Direct Online Marketing rated on this directory?

By the measurable SEO quality of their own website. Direct Online Marketing scores 85 out of 100, which is rank #6 of 15 agencies rated in Chicago, IL. The score blends technical setup, on-page basics, content depth and how often they appear in local search results. No agency pays for placement.

What does Direct Online Marketing cost?

Minimum engagement $5,000+. Typical rate $100 - $149 / hr. These figures are our estimate for a firm of this size in this market, not a quote. Request a quote on this page for exact pricing.

What services does Direct Online Marketing offer?

Generative Engine Optimization (AI-driven SEO), SEO Services, PPC Ads Management, Google Analytics Services, Web Design & Development, Conversion Rate Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing.

Is Direct Online Marketing a good fit for my business?

Their client base skews small business (<$10m) at roughly 60% of their work, and they most often work with saas & technology clients. Compare that against your own size and sector before you shortlist them.