Aptohq

Founded by Tom Cruz in Wilmington, NC in July 2007, AptoHQ has since worked with more than 700 companies across North America, with a notable concentration of real estate agents and agencies among its client base. The agency received a Web Marketing award from the BBB in December 2011, and its work has centered from the start on pairing paid search with organic SEO rather than relying on one channel alone.

Campaign work covers both small business and enterprise-level PPC management, backed by a free AdWords review offered to prospective clients before any commitment. SEO services extend across national, local, technical, content, and ecommerce SEO, reflecting a view that organic search delivers the strongest return for the money spent on it. Website design ranges from small microsites to complete corporate builds, with landing pages and site structure built around conversion. A mix of specialists — graphic designers, developers, copywriters, and project managers — work together on each site or campaign rather than handling pieces in isolation.

AptoHQ describes its client relationships as partnerships built on openness and trust, with campaigns actively monitored rather than left to run unattended once launched. The stated aim across services is straightforward: build a client's online presence in a way that produces more leads, more sales, and a stronger bottom line. That combination — active PPC management, multi-layered SEO, and conversion-oriented design — has remained the core of the offering since the company opened its doors in 2007, applied across the small business and real estate clients that make up much of its North American base.