Digital Marketing Turn up the Volume on Your Digital Marketing

Develop a marketing plan that’s in tune with your goals. Define objectives and let our team develop a plan for meeting them. 

You’ll get a digital marketing strategy that works for your business without the headache and time suck.

You won’t have to commit precious resources to analyzing web statistics, developing content strategies, and managing campaigns. Because that’s not fun for anyone. 

Instead, let us show you what digital marketing can do for your business when it’s hyper-focused on getting results.

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Digital Marketing Here's How We Can Help

Looking for a top-notch marketing firm in Wilmington, NC? Look no further than (you guessed it) DesignLoud! We're a full-service agency specializing in all things marketing, from search engine optimization to digital advertising. We have a team of talented creatives who are always coming up with new and innovative ways to get our clients' messages out there. We have several clients all over North Carolina, including Wilmington, NC, Charlotte, NC, and Raleigh, NC, but it doesn't stop there. We have been serving clients all over the United States since 2011. So if you're looking for an agency to help you with all your marketing needs, we may be biased, but DesignLoud is the best agency for you!

PPC

When it comes to Pay-Per-Click campaigns, you need to be dialed-in, and on top of your marketing game to get your money’s worth.

With PPC, the goal is to pay as little on advertising as possible while attracting a busload of quality leads. And that’s what we’ll help you do.

Whether you’re using Google Ads, or ad platforms on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn, we’ll work hard to get you the best ROI.

Getting a great return on your investment relies on having up-to-the-moment industry knowledge, and skillful, swift execution.

Together, we’ll make sure your brand takes advantage of the latest marketing techniques, like streaming ads on services like Hulu, Pandora, and Spotify.

We keep on top of the latest trends, so you have the greatest advantage.

SEO

So it is no secret that everyone is competing for the best rankings and results in search engines by optimizing their websites. What most other companies will not tell you is how to better optimize your website for the long term.

Here at DesignLoud, we don’t do anything that will be considered “Black-hat” SEO. When we provide our clients with SEO for their websites we consider the direction that internet is going and future updates to search engine algorithm’s and build a plan for the long-term.

We don’t just stop there, we provide our clients with resourceful tips and tutorials on optimizing their own websites and the best practice’s for maintaining a good ranking position organically.

CTV/OTT Advertising

CTV advertising is the new hotness, and everyone is eager to get a piece of the pie. But what is CTV advertising, and why is it so popular? CTV stands for Connected Television, which basically means that your TV is connected to the internet. This allows you to stream content from various sources, including traditional cable TV channels, as well as internet-based services like Netflix, Hulu, and YouTube.

CTV also gives advertisers a new way to reach consumers. Traditionally, TV advertising has been limited to commercials that air during breaks in programming. However, CTV allows advertisers to place their ads directly within the content that consumers are already watching. This provides a more targeted and effective way to reach consumers, which is why CTV advertising is growing in popularity.

Email Marketing

Email marketing is still the most cost-effective way to get new leads and engage existing ones. If you’re not sending regular, strategic emails, it’s time to get started. Building relationships is critical to growing your business - and email is one of the easiest ways to connect with people. It’s more personal, and therefore more trusted than interacting on social media. You should consider it a foundational part of your marketing strategy. We’ll help you develop emails that are action-oriented and deliver measurable results.

Social Media Management

Simply attracting prospects to your site isn’t enough. You also want to grow a community that helps promote your brand with their engagement and enthusiasm.

Having a strategic social media plan is the ticket for attracting new fans and engaging with current ones (to keep the love alive).

When you work with us, we’ll develop a social media plan that best supports your business goals.

Reputation Management

Your online reputation directly affects your bottom line - for better or worse. Let’s make sure it’s for the better.

Here’s how we can help you manage your online reputation:

Strategically use content to establish a positive brand image that proactively insulates your company from negative press/content
Quickly respond to negative content as it surfaces
Build a custom content strategy for long-term reputation management

Make sure you own your story and your reputation. We’ll help.

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Why Choose DesignLoud as Your Digital Marketing Partner?

RESULTS-FOCUSED MARKETING ROOTED IN LOCAL INSIGHTS

Effective digital marketing starts with understanding your local audience and business goals. DesignLoud delivers comprehensive marketing strategies tailored for Wilmington, Raleigh, Charlotte, and nearby markets. From SEO to social media, PPC, and beyond, our data-driven approach ensures your brand stands out and grows sustainably.

Partner with a team that feels like an extension of your business — committed to delivering measurable growth and local impact.

Together, we’ll turn your marketing investment into lasting success.

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Wilmington, NC

Wilmington’s charm and creativity are unmatched—just like our custom strategies. Let’s connect you with the customers who love local.

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Raleigh, NC

Raleigh businesses are as innovative as the city itself. We’ll help you build a strategy that matches the area’s cutting-edge energy.

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Charlotte, NC

The Queen City knows competition, and so do we. Let’s make your business the one everyone’s talking about.

We’re looking forward to becoming your trusted partner and helping you rule your digital marketing world.

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Based on 183 reviews
Derek's class on Email Marketing Excellence for the Small Business Center (CFCC) was awesome. It was one of the most informative web sessions I've attended recently. He's clearly knowledgeable and shared practical techniques that I will start using today to benefit the WRF organization. I will be looking for Derek's sessions in the future.
I had a pleasure of attending a class with Derek through the Small Business Center, and WOW he was beyond amazing! My only “complaint” is that I wish the webinar was longer because I was so locked in and wanted even more examples!Derek made incredible use of the time, delivered so much valuable information, he answered everyone’s questions clearly and kept the session engaged with just the right touch of humor. You can tell. He truly cares about making sure everyone understands and walks away with the real knowledge.This webinar was a 10 out of 10 experience, and I would absolutely be attending more of his sessions.If you’re thinking about signing up, do it! I highly recommend him. Keep up the good job, Derek!
Derek provided our company with some great marketing information and we'll definitely be using a lot of it going forward!
It was thought provoking and gave me the needed direction I needed
extremely helpful information and training, I highly recommend DesignLoud Marketing Agengy!
The DesignLoud team is a fantastic partner. One year ago, I approached them with a philanthropy idea including a book and program to benefit our youth as they make life and career decisions free to Schools, Institutions and Nonprofits. While I had energy and passion, the project was still in its infancy as the whole concept required website design and social media expertise that I did not possess. To Derek Schmidt's credit and his staff, DesignLoud took a chance and decided to go on the journey with me with what could easily be seen as a long shot from a business standpoint. The end result is a most professional website that required education along the way and many revisions. DesignLoud is most concerned about taking pride in the end product and insuring that I was absolutely delighted in the outcome. My new venture is well on its way with many leads supported with a passion and a structure that is most professional in both substance and style. The team remains with me as updates are needed and I am equally motivated to make Derek and his team proud to have invested in me and be a partner in paying forward to impact our communities in a long term relationship. THANK YOU!
I attended a free online class hosted by Cape Fear Community College’s Small Business Center. Derek Schmidt, CEO of Design Loud, shared about Social Media Marketing Success for Your Small Biz.Derek is approachable, informative, and does a great job breaking down a real marketing campaign using an attendee’s business as an example. He shares the tools and AI prompts he uses, which makes the class extra valuable. An hour flew by and still didn’t feel like enough time. I’d definitely recommend this class to any small business owner wanting to level up their marketing.
Derek with DesignLoud Marketing Agency is extremely knowledgeable and easy to learn from. He broke everything down in a way that actually made sense, even the parts of social media marketing that usually feel overwhelming. I learned a lot and walked away with a much better understanding of how to use social media more effectively for business. I’m definitely looking forward to taking another course he offers. Highly recommend!
I love how patient Derek is in explaining how he does things. He will also take time to answer all of your questions so you can work smarter, not harder!
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