Digital Marketing Agency in Towson, MD
Serving Small Business Owners Throughout the United States
SEO | Website Design | Google Ads | AI Search Optimization
Welcome to MarketKeep
MarketKeep is a digital marketing agency in Towson, MD, located at 40 West Chesapeake Avenue. Since 2016, we have connected small business owners with their customers in the moments that matter most through lead generation tactics incorporating:
- SEO
- Website Design
- Google Ads
- Social Media
- Content Marketing
- a cohesive digital marketing strategy
If you’re losing customers or can’t be found, that’s where our digital marketing agency steps in. At MarketKeep, we don’t outsource our work. There are no long-term commitments, just an in-house team dedicated to helping small business owners grow and efficiently run their business.
If your business feels rudderless, that is where digital marketing gets it moving through direction and implementation
Everyone knows that they can market their business a little bit better. We’re no exception to that, but you’ve got a business to run.
Maybe you’ve tried doing it yourself. Maybe you hired someone who overpromised and then disappeared. Maybe you’re just stuck with a website that isn’t doing anything for you.
Whatever brought you here, one thing is true: your customers are actively online, searching for the services you offer. You just need to be the one they find and trust.
The Business Owners We Support
From our offices in Towson, Maryland, we are proud to support small business owners across the United States. The businesses we work closely with the most include:
- Local service businesses, such as plumbers, electricians, HVAC contractors, landscapers, and other home service companies
- B2B companies that sell to other businesses
- Professional service firms, including attorneys, accountants, and consultants
- Retail and e-commerce businesses
If you’re a small business owner wearing multiple hats and you need marketing that actually works, you’re in the right place. Contact us for a free SEO evaluation today.
A Digital Marketing Agency Ready to Serve Small Business Owners
Website Design
WordPress, Elementor, DIVI, Wix, or Squarespace. We work on them all.
Local SEO
Ready to be at the top of Google Maps? We got you covered.
On-Page SEO
The right keywords make all the difference. We make sure you use the right ones.
Off-Page SEO
Backlinks are a vote of confidence. We make sure you get the right ones.
Social Media
Search is Social. Your business should be too. We manage your accounts.
Email Marketing
Ready to send an offer, add value to your business? Email Marketing can help.
Google Ads
For when you really need to drive traffic. Google Ads helps you get found today.
AI Search Optimization
Be the answer AI Gives. Get found in ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Perplexity.
Develop a Content Marketing Strategy Built For Conversions
Digital marketing isn’t set it and forget it. It’s calculated. We build content strategies that get you in front of the right people.
Small Business SEO Services
As an SEO company, MarketKeep has helped small businesses across the Baltimore metro area and throughout the United States get to the top of Google Search, Google Maps, and AI platforms like ChatGPT and Google Gemini. Our team understands the local search habits of your customers through our in-depth SEO keyword research analysis and builds SEO strategies that drive real results.
Whether you are a contractor, service provider, or local retailer, our small business SEO Services are designed to get you found by the customers who matter most. For businesses that depend on Google Maps, our local SEO services focus on getting you into the 3-Pack in the neighborhoods you actually serve.
Local SEO and Digital Marketing for Towson and Baltimore County Businesses
There is a real difference between hiring an agency that operates in your market and one that drops your city name into a template. Businesses along York Road compete differently than businesses near Towson Town Center. Baltimore County contractors face a different local search landscape than Baltimore City service providers, and a homeowner in Timonium does not search the same way as one in Dundalk or Columbia.
That knowledge shapes every keyword decision we make, every piece of content we write, and every Google Business Profile we optimize. As a digital marketing agency in Towson, we regularly work with businesses throughout the surrounding region, including:
- Cockeysville, Timonium, and Hunt Valley along the I-83 corridor
- Lutherville, Ruxton, and the northern Baltimore County suburbs
- Pikesville, Owings Mills, and western Baltimore County
- White Marsh, Perry Hall, and eastern Baltimore County
- Bel Air, Abingdon, and Harford County
- Catonsville, Ellicott City, Annapolis, and the surrounding counties
Whether your business is down the street from our office or two hours away, if you serve customers in a defined area and need to show up when they search, we can help. See the full list of areas we serve across Maryland and the United States.
What Small Business Owners Have to Say About MarketKeep
Website Design That Converts
No matter your industry, we build websites that you can be proud of. Websites that drive traffic and increase conversions.
At MarketKeep, every website we build is designed to convert visitors into customers. Whether it’s WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, Shopify, or WooCommerce, we craft fast, mobile-friendly, SEO-optimized websites for small businesses throughout Towson, Baltimore, and across the United States. Every website design we build is clean, modern, and designed with your customers in mind. We handle the entire process from design to launch, and when we’re done, you own everything: your domain, your hosting, and your content. Ready to build a website that works as hard as you do?
A Local Digital Marketing Agency That Understands Small Business, Because We Are One
MarketKeep was founded in 2016 by Patrick Kurowski after watching small business owners get burned by agencies that treated them as low-priority accounts. He started with a $30 IKEA desk, three clients, and $750 in monthly billing, and built the company around the opposite model: stay small enough to be nimble and involved enough to be accountable. Since then, more than 250 small business owners across the United States have worked with MarketKeep.
That model still holds. When you contact MarketKeep, you talk to Patrick. When your SEO evaluation happens, Patrick runs it. We are not trying to become a large firm, and we keep our client roster at a size where every business gets direct attention from the person who knows the account.
While we’re based in Towson, Maryland, we serve businesses across the country. When you work with us, you’re not just another project. You’re a small business owner working to build a better livelihood, a mission we’re honored to be part of and one we don’t take lightly.
Awards & Recognition
An SEO Company That Works Across the United States
As an SEO Company, we have the privilege of jumping on calls in the morning with businesses a few blocks away and in the afternoon chatting with our clients based on the West Coast! So while our reach is national, our focus remains the same. Helping small business owners get found online. Effective small business SEO ensures your company appears at the top of Google Maps, the 1st page of Search Results, and in answers on AI platforms like ChatGPT. At MarketKeep, we achieve this objective through a strategic blend of local, on-page, and off-page SEO services all designed to connect your business with the customers actively searching for what you have to offer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a digital marketing agency do?
A digital marketing agency builds a cohesive strategy that gets you to the top of search results, whether that’s traditional search like Google or AI search like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity.
What makes MarketKeep different?
Transparency. It shows up in the first interaction you have with us, starting with the free SEO evaluation. We don’t hide from the numbers, we embrace them. We use keyword research and tools like Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Ahrefs, and Semrush to give you the best data available. When a client works with us, they’re not just trusting us with their marketing, they’re trusting us with their livelihood.
Where is your digital marketing agency in Towson located?
Our office is at 40 West Chesapeake Avenue in Towson, Maryland, a short walk from the Baltimore County Courthouse and York Road. Local clients are always welcome to meet in person, and you can reach us at 410-600-3156. Most of our client relationships outside the Baltimore area are handled over Zoom.
Can you help my business rank in Google Maps in Towson?
Yes. Google Maps and local 3-Pack rankings are a core part of our local SEO service, and for most Towson small businesses they are the fastest win available.
Maps rankings depend on how complete and optimized your Google Business Profile is, how consistent your business name, address, and phone number are across the web, and how many recent, relevant reviews your listing has. We manage all three and track your Maps rankings as a primary KPI. It is the same process we use to keep MarketKeep in the Towson 3-Pack.
How long does SEO take to work?
The answer is it depends.
For long-tail keywords we typically say 3 to 6 weeks.
For broad SEO keywords it can take anywhere from 3 to 6 months to see measurable results.
It really comes down to keyword research, which is where we excel at MarketKeep.
How do you determine my SEO budget?
This is one of the most common questions we get.
Your SEO budget depends on factors like:
- Your business goals
- Keyword competition
- How quickly you want to see results
- Whether you’re targeting broad or long-tail keywords
We walk you through this during your SEO evaluation so you understand exactly where your investment is going.
How much does SEO Cost for a small business?
MarketKeep’s SEO packages are designed for small business budgets. We’ve worked with businesses running $350 a month and businesses running $6,000 or more. Contact us for a free evaluation and a custom quote.
Does MarketKeep work with businesses outside of Maryland?
Yes we do! While we are based in Towson, MD we proudly work with small businesses throughout the United States.
Can you manage my Google Ads Campaign?
Yes, we can.
Our team is Google Ads Certified, which means we can help plan, launch, and optimize your campaigns to maximize performance and return on investment.
Can you manage my social media accounts?
Yes, we do!
We help small businesses manage platforms like:
- TikTok
- YouTube
Our specialty is planning, publishing, and optimizing both organic and paid social strategies. We also believe authenticity matters, which is why we view our clients as active collaborators in the content process.
What type of website will you build?
Our goal is to build a website that converts visitors into customers.
While WordPress is our preferred platform, our team has also built websites on platforms like Squarespace and Wix. The right choice ultimately depends on your business goals and comfort level.
At the end of the day, we want you to feel confident managing your website. We offer training if needed, but we also make sure your site is intuitive and easy to update.
How long does it take to build a website?
If you already have an existing website, most projects take two to four weeks.
For brand-new businesses or full website redesigns, timelines can be longer depending on scope and content readiness.
Having photos, a clear understanding of your unique selling points, and being ready to move forward all help speed up the process.
Is the website content mine to keep?
Yes, 100%!
When you partner with MarketKeep, you own your website and content. We provide full admin access and believe hosting should ideally be in your name (though we can host it for you if needed).
This is your business and your vision. Everything we build is yours to keep.
How do you keep me updated on your work?
Communication is a priority for us.
If you’re local, we’re always happy to meet in person. We also meet with clients via Zoom, depending on preference.
Based on your SEO package, meetings may be weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly. Early on, we tend to meet more frequently to ensure everything is set up for success.
What do you need in order to get started?
To get started, we typically need:
- A signed agreement
- Website backend access
- Google Analytics access
- Google Business Profile access
- Google Search Console access
If you don’t already have Google Search Console set up, no problem. We will help you create it and ensure you’re the primary admin.
Don’t Waste Another Day, Contact our Digital Marketing Agency in Towson Today
You don’t need to keep guessing. You don’t need to keep refreshing your inbox wondering when the next lead will come through. You don’t need to settle, and you definitely don’t need to sign another long-term contract just to hope something changes.
Start with a free SEO evaluation. We’ll look at your website and show you what’s working, what isn’t, and where the opportunities are. Fill out the request and our team handles the rest, or call our Towson office at 410-600-3156.