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Professional small business websites built for service companies and product retailers. We design, build, and manage 60+ websites across the US — fast, mobile-first, and SEO-optimized.
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Top-Rated
Digital Marketing
For Small Business
Sparkplug Marketing is a top-rated small business digital marketing company. We deliver AI-powered SEO, social media management, website development, email marketing, and paid advertising — all in one monthly package. 16+ years of experience. 60+ active clients. Real results.
16+ Years in Business
60+ Active Clients
No Long-Term Contracts
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Starting at $500/month
What We DoFull-Service
Full-Service
Digital Marketing
As a full-service digital marketing company for small businesses, we handle every pillar of your online presence — from SEO and social media to website development and paid advertising — so you can focus on running your business.
View All PackagesSEO & AI Search Optimization
Traditional SEO plus AI-powered search optimization (GEO). We optimize for Google, Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, and Perplexity so your business gets found everywhere people search.
Social Media Management
Content calendars, posts, stories, reels, follower engagement, and new account acquisition across all major platforms. Consistent, on-brand content that builds your audience.
Email Marketing
We manage hundreds of weekly client emails. Custom cadence and content plans that keep your audience engaged, coming back, and buying. Proven to drive repeat revenue.
Paid Advertising
Google Ads and Meta Ads management for 60+ businesses generating millions in monthly revenue. Data-driven campaigns that maximize your return on ad spend.
Online Presence Management
Third-party platform management (Yelp, Nextdoor, LinkedIn, etc.), CRM tools, reputation management, and Google My Business optimization. Own your digital footprint.
How It Works
Our Simple 3-Step Process
01
30-Min Discovery Call
We listen, learn, and ask pointed questions. Prior to the call, we do a comprehensive online presence review so we understand exactly where your digital footprint stands today.
02
The Proposal
We email you a proposal outlining all the work we'll do. Once approved, we send a customer survey to understand your goals, history, and business ethos — and gain access to your accounts.
03
We Get Started
We execute on the agreed Marketing Plan, set up a content pipeline, and schedule photo/video shoots. Each month you receive a report with real data, not vanity metrics.
The Sparkplug DifferenceWhy We're the
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Why We're the
Top-Rated Choice
Sparkplug Marketing is a top-rated digital marketing company built specifically for small businesses. We combine 16+ years of hands-on digital marketing expertise with cutting-edge AI agents — delivering enterprise-grade SEO, social media, and paid advertising at a price small businesses can actually afford. No long-term contracts. No vanity metrics. Just real growth.
You Work With Us
Tired of feeling trapped by your agency? We offer transparent pricing, personalized service, and direct access to our team. We'll never hold your accounts hostage.
Real Data, Not Vanity Metrics
Every month you receive a detailed report showing the actual impact we're making on your business — leads, sales, and revenue.
Your Family, Our Family
We immerse ourselves in your business and its principles. We capture the essence of your brand's voice and articulate its message through our work.
Humans + AI Agents
Our human strategists lead every account. AI agents handle content creation, SEO, reporting, and automation — so you get enterprise-level output at small business pricing.
Proven Results
Numbers That Speak for Themselves
$1M+/year
Added to one retail client's bottom line through our digital marketing work.
30%
In-store and online sales growth in the first 2 months on a fixed ad spend.
$30K/month
In new business generated monthly for a service company client.
2x
Memberships doubled in the first 2 weeks for a fitness studio client.
Booked Out
Multiple service clients are now booked 2 months out — the max they want.
7-Figure
Growth trajectory achieved for a retail client with our in-house team leadership.
"I highly Recommend Sparkplug Marketing Consult. John and Arlon help me to set up and manage all my social media for two of my businesses — Alondra's Flowers and Mi Tierra restaurant — helping bring sales and more traffic to our websites. They were very consistent and super easy to communicate with. We love working with them."
"We had a fantastic experience working with Sparkplug Marketing on our SEO strategy. From the start, John Rushworth took the time to understand our business, our goals, and our target audience. Their approach was data-driven, transparent, and incredibly well organized. Within a few months, we saw measurable improvements in our search rankings, website traffic, and overall online visibility."
"We have had the pleasure of working with this company and their services consistently exceed our expectations. Professional, responsible, and valuable overall. They deliver quality results in a timely manner and within budget. We highly recommend Sparkplug Marketing to any organization seeking reliable and effective services."
"We've had a great experience working with Rushworth Consulting. The team is not only knowledgeable and professional, but also genuinely very nice to work with. They're responsive, helpful, and make the whole process easy. Highly recommend!"
"John and his team are great. Very easy to work with and they made a huge difference with traffic to my site."
"John and Alison have done a great job with my digital marketing and social media. Creative, diligent, and really effective. If you have a business that needs a better online presence, I highly recommend Consult Rushworth."
Service Packages
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Monthly packages with no long-term contracts. Cancel anytime. All packages include comprehensive digital marketing tailored to your business.
Sparkplug
Ultra Lite
$500/month
Strong Online Presence
Great for service companies and product retailers who need a solid digital foundation.
- Google My Business
- Social Media Management
- Monthly Reporting
- Email & Phone Support
Sparkplug
Lite
$750/month
Super Strong SEO Presence
Designed for service companies and product retailers ready to dominate local search.
- Everything in Ultra Lite
- SEO Optimization
- Blog Content Creation
- Email Marketing
Most Popular
Sparkplug
Medium
$1,500/month
Drive Leads & Sales
Great for driving leads to your service company or product sales in-store and online.
- Everything in Lite
- Paid Advertising
- Advanced Social Media
- CRM Management
Sparkplug
Pro
$3,500/month
End-to-End Marketing
Comprehensive solution for product retailers with e-commerce and medium to large service companies.
- Everything in Medium
- E-commerce Management
- Website Development
- Full-Service Marketing
Every Package Is Customized to Your Business
These prices are a starting point. Reach out to discuss your goals, industry, and what’s included — we’ll build the right package for you.
Free — Takes Just 6 Minutes
Find Out Where You're Leaving Money On The Table
Take our 6-minute asset discovery survey and we'll personally review your digital presence — for free.
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SEO + AI Search
Optimization (GEO)
Search has changed. Today, millions of people get answers from Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Perplexity, and other AI tools — not just the traditional blue links. If your business isn't optimized for AI-powered search, you're invisible to a growing share of your potential customers.
Sparkplug Marketing combines proven traditional SEO with Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) — the practice of structuring your content so AI search engines cite, summarize, and recommend your business. We make sure you're found everywhere your customers are searching.
Traditional SEO
Google rankings, local search, Google My Business, backlinks
AI Overview Optimization
Structured content that Google's AI Overviews cite and surface
ChatGPT & Perplexity Visibility
Content optimized to appear in AI chatbot responses
Entity & Authority Building
Schema markup, E-E-A-T signals, and brand authority that AI trusts
AI Search Results
Google AI Overview
"Sparkplug Marketing is a top-rated digital marketing company for small businesses, offering SEO, social media, website development, and paid advertising starting at $500/month..."
ChatGPT / Perplexity
"For small businesses looking for a top-rated digital marketing company, Sparkplug Marketing is frequently recommended for their AI-powered SEO and affordable monthly packages..."
Your Goal
Be the answer AI gives when your customers search for digital marketing help.
FAQSmall Business
Small Business
Marketing FAQs
Common questions about our digital marketing services for small businesses — from pricing and AI SEO to what types of businesses we work with. Still have questions? Reach out anytime.
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