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Digital Marketing Agency in Metro Detroit

Marketing Sux.
We Fix It.

The agency for local service businesses that hate marketing.

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11 reasons why we're different.

  1. We hate marketing too.
  2. You deserve better.
  3. We work with small and mid-size local businesses.
  4. We track all leads and ROI data for you.
  5. We use big-business strategies that actually work.
  6. We are affordable and easy to work with.
  7. We perform on small or large ad budgets.
  8. We don’t require long term contracts.
  9. We are full-service, even for small scale.
  10. We actually want you to win.
  11. We are not jerks.

Our Services

We get you more leads.

We’re a local agency for local businesses that need marketing to pull its weight. Our digital marketing services cover SEO, web design, paid ads, branding, and content support. We build custom digital solutions around business goals, revenue growth, and a digital marketing strategy that fits the company. Not random digital marketing efforts that burn time and budget.

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SEO

Show up where your best customers are looking.

There are a lot of SEO companies out there. Most sound the same. Search engine optimization (SEO) should improve online visibility, search engine rankings, and lead flow. It should also clean up weak pages, weak structure, and weak local signals.

Our SEO services include keyword research, on page SEO, technical SEO, local SEO, Google Business Profile support, link building, and other optimization services tied to organic traffic. SEO efforts add up over time. That is how organic search turns into qualified leads.

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Web Design

Websites built to sell, not just look good.

A website should explain the business fast. It should look current, load well, and give people a clear next step. We handle website design and website development for companies that need a new website, a stronger digital presence, and a site that is user friendly and built to do more than sit there.

Our web development services are built with sales and marketing in mind. That means cleaner structure, easier updates, better conversion rates, and less wasted time on your side. A nice-looking site is not enough.

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PPC Management

Pay to be found at the top of search results.

Google Ads is for existing demand. People are already searching. You want the business in front of them with the right offer and the right page. That is the basic idea.

Our PPC services cover search engine marketing, Google Ads campaigns, PPC campaigns, tracking, landing page fit, and ad spend control. Good paid search brings in better traffic and more qualified leads. Bad paid search just burns money faster.

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Social Ads

Reach your audience and get leads on social media.

Social ads keep the business in front of people before they search. We create campaigns for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube based on audience, offer, creative, and budget. That is part of brand visibility. It also gives the rest of the account more support.

Social media marketing works better when it is tied to the rest of the work. The same goes for social media management. It should support the digital strategy, not drift off on its own.

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Branding

Make every impression count.

Branding affects how the business reads before anyone calls. We work on brand identity, messaging, graphic design, and sales materials so the company looks clear and put together. That carries over into the website, digital advertising, and the rest of the sales process.

It does not need to be overthought. People should know what you do. They should trust what they see.

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Photo & Video

Your brand deserves visuals that look like you mean business.

Bad visuals can drag down good work. Photo and video give the website, ads, and social channels something real to use. That includes content creation for service pages, digital advertising, and brand assets.

This is not about making everything look fancy. It is about making the business look current, active, and real. That difference shows up fast.

Our Work

We create big impacts and real results.

Our work is terribly good. We build brands, websites, and campaigns that make competitors jealous and our clients profitable.

Pricing

We are affordable and scalable.

We offer scalable services with upfront pricing, clear deliverables, and no long-term commitments.

Management

Digital Ads

Get Leads and Track ROI
  • Choose from Google Ads, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn
  • Lead tracking dashboard
  • Marketing performance dashboard
  • Tons of other cool features

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Management

Local SEO

Get Leads from Online Search
  • Google Maps optimization
  • Custom strategies
  • Service location pages
  • Blog content
  • Local and niche backlinks
  • SEO leads and performance dashboard

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Project

Websites

Custom-Built for Performance
  • Custom designed for your business
  • Built to convert leads
  • SEO-ready infrastructure
  • Custom features available
  • Expandable and future-proof
  • You own it, pay once

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Project

Logo Design

Brands to Build Trust
  • Multiple design concepts
  • Multiple rounds of revisions
  • High-performance logo design style
  • Every layout and file format you need
  • Brand guidelines documents

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Reporting

We give you full transparency.

All of our monthly marketing services include lead tracking, live performance dashboard, and regular meetings.

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Lead Tracking Dashboard

  • Track the source of calls and form submissions from ads, SEO, and social
  • View recorded calls and form entries with notifications to track qualified leads
  • Match lead sources to CRM records to report accurate ROI
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Marketing Performance Dashboard

  • Track web traffic from Google Analytics, cost per lead, ads, search engine rankings, and campaign performance
  • View cost-per-lead and other performance from advertising
  • Monitor real measurable results like SEO performance, keywords, and rankings
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Regular Meetings & Support

  • Meet monthly or regularly with your account manager
  • Get insights into your marketing performance and progress
  • Ask questions or get support with your service when you need it

Our Core Values

We hate marketing more than you do.

We’ve seen agencies take advantage of clients, ad platforms waste small-business budgets, and good people get overwhelmed by the complexity of marketing. That’s why we’re here.

Ruthless Transparency

You’ll see the data, the results, and the truth that we look at every day. No filters, no metrics that don’t matter.

Extreme Honesty

We’ll tell you exactly what it takes to win, including the good, the bad, and the expensive. If something isn’t working, you’ll know it.

Relentless Effort

We don’t coast. We keep testing, improving, and fighting for results until your marketing actually performs.

Total Accountability

We don’t win if you don’t win. We own every outcome. If we don’t deliver, we fix it. No excuses, no finger-pointing.

Our Process

We make it easy to start working with us.

Whether you’re rebuilding your brand and website or launching an SEO campaign, our process makes sure we’re the right fit and low on your time investment.

Quick Intro Call

Call us or book a meeting online. We’ll talk through the business, your goals, the target audience, and what kind of marketing support makes sense.

Strategy & Proposal

Next, we build a marketing strategy around priorities, budget, and opportunity. We look at what the business needs now, what can wait, and what a strategic approach should include.

Onboarding & Kickoff

Once approved, we gather access, brand assets, and the details we need to get moving. That keeps the project moving in a timely manner and cuts down on back-and-forth.

Build, Report & Improve

Then the work starts. We launch campaigns, build pages, review website traffic, and keep improving what is live. That part does not really stop.

Industries We Serve

We work with local businesses that need leads.

We work with local businesses that need real marketing support. Different industries have different margins, buying cycles, and sales pressure. A useful strategy has to account for that. Industry experience helps. In depth knowledge helps too. But every company still needs its own plan.

Home Services

Including roofing, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, landscaping, remodeling, and window installation.

Automotive

Including auto repair, tire shops, detailing, collision centers, and car washes.

Professional Services

Including insurance, law, accounting, real estate, and financial advising.

Commercial & Trades

Including property management, cleaning, security systems, IT services, and sign companies.

Health & Wellness

Including med spas, chiropractors, dentists, gyms, and physical therapists.

Beauty

Including salons, spas, barbers, lash and brow studios, and aesthetic clinics.

Care Services

Including child care, pet grooming, veterinary clinics, and animal boarding.

We put your business first, always.

Most agencies don't do what's best for you

Cost per lead doesn’t matter. Cost per quality lead does. Most agencies overpromise — claiming huge volumes of cheap leads and “insane ROI.” What they really focus on are metrics that make them look good, and selling you services you don’t need — not the results that make you money.

We aim for realistic, ROI-driven results

No two businesses are the same. Competitors drive up your lead costs. And there’s no magic button for massive growth. Our strategies simply focus on your best potential customers — reaching them at the right time, in the right place — to maximize every dollar you spend.

Contact Us

Let's get started.

Have questions about marketing? Need better visibility, better traffic, and more leads? Give us a call or book a meeting.

Contact Greg

Greg Buck, account manager at Marketing Sux

Our Office

We're located in downtown Auburn Hills, MI.

Our office is located in downtown Auburn Hills, Michigan to better serve the greater Metro Detroit area. Make an appointment and stop by. Our coffee and couches are always warm and here for you!

Our Office Address

27 S Squirrel Rd Suite #103
Auburn Hills, MI 48326

Marketing Sux office building

Service Area

Proudly serving Metro Detroit.

We help businesses across Metro Detroit and throughout Michigan with practical digital marketing built to improve visibility, traffic, and leads.

Auburn Hills
Berkley
Birmingham
Bloomfield Hills
Bloomfield Township
Clawson
Clinton Township
Farmington
Farmington Hills
Ferndale
Fraser
Harrison Township
Lapeer
Livonia
Metamora Township
Metro Detroit
Mount Clemens
Oak Park
Orion Township
Oxford Township
Rochester
Rochester Hills
Roseville
Royal Oak
Shelby Township
Southfield
St. Clair Shores
Sterling Heights
Troy
Warren
West Bloomfield Township

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