Speck Designs Recognized as a Premier Grand Rapids Digital Marketing Agency by UpCity!

December 13, 2022

Speck Designs is excited to share that we have been recognized as one of the premier digital marketing agencies in Grand Rapids and nationally by UpCity!


Our team believes in a three-part process that guarantees success. First, we understand your business goals. Then, we strategize to devise the perfect way to connect with your audience. Lastly, we execute highly-effective multi-channel campaigns that drive real results. Our tried and tested approach is proven to bring success, whether you’re an enterprise company or a mom-and-pop.


Our proven track record of success is one of the key reasons our Grand Rapids-based company has been acknowledged by UpCity as one of the top digital marketing agencies in our area, as well as
nationally in the United States.

TOP DIGITAL AGENCY

UpCity is a B2B online marketplace that connects businesses to trustworthy service providers.

With 70,000+ listed providers—from digital marketing agencies, consulting firms, development specialists, and many more—over 1.5 million businesses have used UpCity to find an exceptional partner for their needs. 


UpCity’s proprietary algorithm leveraged numerous digital signals to determine the credibility, trustworthiness, and recommendability of U.S. and Canada-based B2B service providers. These digital data points like reviews (both on UpCity and other third-party review sites), rankings in relevant search results, domain authority, website speed, and user experience help UpCity connect businesses with high-quality service providers like Speck Designs. 


Dan Olson, CEO of UpCity, made the following statement about the Speck Designs team:


“The Speck Designs team display remarkable empathy and compassion for each and every client. They’re able to achieve such incredible results by being an open and communicative partner for your business.”

- Dan Olson, CEO, UpCity


This recognition has been largely driven by our 5-star UpCity review rating. Check out a few of our favorite reviews we’ve received from our incredible customers:


  • “Working with Speck designs was fantastic. Steven took the time to explain the process, and how to make our ideas a reality. Steven was a pleasure to work with. His knowledge and expertise made the project better than we could have hoped for since we don't have much background in technology and website development. Wieber Lumber cannot recommend Speck Designs highly enough; The quality of work, communication, and overall experience continue to be top-notch.” - Todd H., October 2022

  • “It was a pleasure working with Steven at Speck Designs. He was very detailed and clear in all instructions. Steven was also very responsible to all my emails and was speedy with execution. I wound highly recommend Steven at Speck Designs for anyone.” - Donna M., September 2022


We want to thank all of our customers, past and present, for their undying support. We would not have been able to be named one of the top advertising companies in the nation without your help!


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