Straight North

Marketing / Full-Service Agency

B2B-focused digital marketing agency for SEO, PPC, and lead generation.

“Since 1997, we’ve partnered with thousands of businesses to customize and execute successful campaigns that generate results – and earning us 100s of 5-star reviews. We provide leading SEO services to many types of bu”

AS DESCRIBED ON ITS CLUTCH PROFILE
$100 - $149AVG RATE / HR
50 - 249TEAM SIZE
1997FOUNDED
4.7/5CLUTCH · 142 REVIEWS

AS PUBLISHED BY THE FIRM AND ITS PUBLIC PROFILES · FULL DATA SHEET

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Summary

Straight North is a full-service agency in The Wall's Marketing index, based in Chicago, IL. Executives can review its capabilities, published engagement data, and start contact directly through its website at straightnorth.com.

Key facts about Straight North: operating since 1997; team of 50 - 249; minimum project $1,000+; average rate $100 - $149 / hr; rated 4.7 out of 5 across 142 Clutch reviews; 3 published services.

About Straight North

Straight North is a full-service agency in the Marketing section of The Wall, based in Chicago, IL. B2B-focused digital marketing agency for SEO, PPC, and lead generation.

Published figures put Straight North at operating since 1997, a team of 50 - 249, a published minimum project of $1,000+, an average rate band of $100 - $149 / hr.

In its own words on Google: “Harness the power of strategic marketing to grow your business with Local Growth Pros. As a premier marketing agency in San Diego, they specialize in a comprehensive suite of digital solutions tailored to elevate your brand. From local SEO and web design to managing your Google Business Profile and search ads, their team is dedicated to boosting your visibility and attracting new customers. Discover how their expert strategies can enhance your online presence and drive meaningful results.”

Quick facts

FOCUS
Marketing · Full-Service Agency. Google lists it as marketing agency.
FEE STRUCTURE
Minimum project $1,000+ · avg. rate $100 - $149 / hr (per its Clutch profile).
DECLARED
wheelchair accessible entrance · wheelchair accessible parking

Services Straight North publishes

Search Engine Optimization · Pay Per Click · Web Design

3 services as published on its Clutch profile.

Where Straight North sits in the index

  • Rate band $100 - $149: shared by 142 of the 409 Marketing firms that publish one; 45% publish a higher band.
  • Minimum project $1,000+: shared by 163 of the 479 Marketing firms that publish one; 66% publish a higher band.
  • Team size 50 - 249: shared by 107 of the 556 Marketing firms that publish one; 8% publish a higher band.
  • Founded 1997: older than 95% of the 550 Marketing firms that publish a founding year.
  • Clutch rating 4.7/5 across 142 reviews; 432 of 945 Marketing firms carry a Clutch rating at all.
  • 45 Marketing firms in the index list IL as home state, 30 of them in Chicago.

Computed from The Wall's 3,460 listings at build time. Shares, not rankings.

Reviews on record

4.7/5CLUTCH · 142 REVIEWS

“Straight North increased the client's website traffic by 300% and keyword rankings by 600%. The team has delivered on time and provided a real-time reporting tool. They have also conducted monthly meetings to ensure alignment. Moreover, the website performance was impressive.”

CLUTCH REVIEW · Search Engine Optimization, Web Design, Web Development · Aug 13, 2026

“Straight North increased the client's ROAS while maintaining overall growth. The team was easy to work with, responsive, and proactive. They consistently brought new ideas to the table and had a clear, thorough, and easy-to-digest reporting console. Overall, the partnership was a success.”

CLUTCH REVIEW · Pay Per Click, Performance Marketing, Search Engine Optimization · May 26, 2026

“Straight North has delivered a solid ROI for the client. The team has delivered work on time and is responsive to the client's needs. The client communicates with the team through Zoom and email. The client praises the team's competency and evolving skills.”

CLUTCH REVIEW · Content Writing Services, Other Digital Marketing, Search Engine Optimization · Mar 3, 2026

Ratings as published on Clutch. The Wall collects no reviews of its own.

Web footprint

1,420EST. MONTHLY ORGANIC VISITS
1,549RANKING KEYWORDS (US)
59BACKLINK RANK / 100

Traffic and keyword figures are DataForSEO estimates for US Google; the stack is read from the live site.

On the record

LINKEDIN SPECIALTIES
SEO, Drupal, PPC, WordPress, Display Advertising, Email Marketing, Responsive Websites, Conversion Rate Optimization, Retargeting Advertising, AI PPC Bidding, Paid Advertising

Questions people ask about Straight North

Q.01What does Straight North cost?

Clutch lists Straight North's hourly rate band as $100 - $149 / hr, with a minimum project of $1,000+. Those are Clutch figures, so ask the agency for a written quote that spells out scope and fees.

Q.02How do I choose Straight North for my business?

Start with the services you need, then ask for references in your category before you sign. Clutch lists a rating of 4.7 of 5 from 142 reviews.

Q.03What services does Straight North provide?

Clutch lists 3 services for Straight North: Search Engine Optimization, Pay Per Click, and Web Design. Its LinkedIn specialties also include Drupal, WordPress, Email Marketing, and Conversion Rate Optimization.

Q.04How does Straight North measure success?

The directory does not publish Straight North's reporting method. A Clutch review says the team provided real-time reporting, and that the work increased a client's website traffic by 300% and keyword rankings by 600%.

Q.05Is Straight North wheelchair accessible?

The directory lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking for Straight North. It does not list other accessibility details, so ask the firm directly if access matters to your visits.

Data sheet

DOMAIN
straightnorth.com
CATEGORY
MARKETING
SPECIALTY
FULL-SERVICE AGENCY
TYPE
MARKETING AGENCY
SOLVES
MARKETING PERFORMANCE AND GROWTH PLATEAUS
TYPICAL BUYER
CMO / VP MARKETING
CLIENT FIT
$5M-$50M+
HQ
CHICAGO, IL
FOUNDED
1997
TEAM SIZE
50 - 249
MIN PROJECT
$1,000+
AVG RATE
$100 - $149 / hr
CLUTCH RATING
4.7/5 · 142 reviews
STATUS
LISTED
PERMALINK
/c/straightnorth.com.html

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