Marketing for Ellicott City businesses that need customers
SEO, Google Ads, web design, and web development for Main Street restaurants and shops, professional services, and home services companies in Ellicott City, Maryland. You work with me directly. No junior handoff.
Marketing that actually knows Ellicott City
Ellicott City has a distinct historic downtown market plus suburban Howard County demand around it.
Restaurants, professional services, and home services benefit from Ellicott City pages that are not just renamed Baltimore content.
$650 a month. Same price in every town.
SEO or Google Ads from $650 a month. Both for $1,300. A 6-month contract includes a website redesign tailored to search. Built for Main Street restaurants and shops, professional services, and other Ellicott City operators.
- ✓Direct access to me. No junior handoff.
- ✓A strategy built around what Ellicott City customers actually search for.
- ✓Serving Columbia, Catonsville, and Howard County.
Pick the page that matches what you need
Every service below has its own Ellicott City page with pricing, real results, and answers to common questions.
Ellicott City SEO
$650/moShow up when Ellicott City customers search for what you sell. Local SEO built around real Ellicott City demand.
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$650/moGoogle Ads management for Ellicott City with clean tracking, tight campaigns, and regular updates. Ad spend is separate.
View Ellicott City Google Ads →Ellicott City Web Design
Free with 6-moEllicott City web design structured for search and conversion. Included free with a 6-month SEO or Ads contract.
View Ellicott City Web Design →Ellicott City Web Development
ScopedFast, secure websites that make Ellicott City SEO and ads work better, built to load instantly on any device.
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Three steps. Then we get to work.
- 01
Tell me what is broken
A short call or the form on this page. I look at how Ellicott City buyers actually search for you.
- 02
Pick SEO, Ads, or both
$650 a month each. $1,300 for both. A 6-month contract includes a website redesign built around search.
- 03
You work with me
I write the strategy, ship the work, and keep optimizing. No account manager shuffle.
You work with Gary. Not a junior team.
Gary Thorn owns Up The Brand. Twenty years in agencies, startups, and federal work. Now based in Bel Air, serving Ellicott City and Greater Baltimore. If you hire this shop, you get the person who writes the strategy, builds the site, and runs the ads.
About 10 clients at a time. Harford County Chamber of Commerce member. No handoff. No outsourced account team.
Google reviews from real clients
Same person Ellicott City businesses would work with. Direct access. No junior handoff.
- ★★★★★Google
“My experience has been unmatched with Up The Brand. I needed a landing page designed for my business, somewhere my customers could find my business and our services. After speaking with Gary I had a better understanding of what my site would look like and how it could increase sales.”
MEMarc EnglishVolt Tech Electrical - ★★★★★Google
“I had the pleasure of working alongside Gary and the marketing industry needs more people like him. He's someone you can count on to have your company's best interests at heart and deliver quality work every time. Whether your company is starting from scratch or is more established, Gary knows what it takes to generate and convert traffic into customers for local businesses. Truly, a great professional and person.”
APAndrew PallaceThe Security Title - ★★★★★Google
“I can’t say enough good things about Up the Brand! They’ve been a huge help with both my search engine optimization and Google Ads. Since working with them, I’ve seen noticeable improvements in my online visibility and overall performance. They really know their stuff and take the time to explain what they’re doing and why it works. If you’re looking for a team that’s knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely invested in your success, I highly recommend Up the Brand. Great experience all around! Gary really cares about his customers !”
TSTerry SageSage Home Improvements
Ellicott City marketing FAQ
Do you actually work with Ellicott City businesses?+
Yes. Up The Brand is based in Bel Air. Ellicott City is in the service area along with Columbia, Catonsville, and Howard County. You work with me directly.
What does marketing cost in Ellicott City?+
SEO or Google Ads is $650 a month. Both together are $1,300. Same price in every town. A 6-month contract includes a full website redesign.
Can I start with just a website?+
Yes. Single-page sites start at $1,500. Full websites start at $4,000. Or lock in 6 months of SEO or Ads and the redesign is included.
Ready to stop losing Ellicott City searches?
SEO or Google Ads for $650 a month. Both for $1,300. A 6-month contract includes a website redesign. You work with me directly.
- ✓Free SEO Report Card if you want the numbers first
- ✓Strategy call in plain English, not a pitch deck
- ✓Call or text 443.847.8357
Tell me about the business
I read every message. No ticket queue.
Message sent.
It lands in my inbox. You will hear back from me, not an assistant.
Nearby towns
I work across Greater Baltimore. Find your town for details specific to your area.
Up The Brand is a digital marketing agency in Bel Air, MD serving Ellicott City and the rest of Greater Baltimore.