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Northern Leads – Helping Local Businesses Grow With Practical Digital Marketing

Running a business in Maine looks a little different than in the big metro markets. People still shake hands here. Word of mouth still matters. And if you’re anything like most small businesses we meet, you probably don’t have a whole marketing department sitting in the back room. You’re doing a lot yourself — sometimes too much.


That’s why Northern Leads exists.
Not to drown you in jargon or upsell you things you don’t need.
Just straightforward web design, SEO, ads management, and local map optimization that actually help small Maine businesses get found.


Below you'll find a breakdown of what we do, why it matters, and how the whole process works from start to finish. You can also see our services breakdown on Goodfirms.

Have Your Very Own Website

Your website is usually the first thing people see — and whether you’re in Bangor, Brewer, Lewiston, or Aroostook County — folks make snap decisions online. We build websites that look clean, load fast, and make it obvious what you offer.


Instead of building something complicated, we focus on:


  • Pages that are simple to navigate and user friendly
  • Clear calls-to-action (CTAs) that tell visitors exactly what to do next
  • Mobile-first layouts (Maine traffic is surprisingly mobile-heavy)
  • Copywriting that feels human, not corporate
  • A structure Google understands perfectly while maintaining your website's performance

One thing we do differently - we build your site with future updates and specific needs of your new website in mind. If you want to tweak your website or add photos later, you don’t need a full rebuild. And yes - everything is designed with SEO already built in, so you’re not starting from zero.

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Build you Presence Online

SEO isn’t magic, and it isn’t guesswork. It’s the boring fundamentals that most businesses skip. When we take on an SEO project, we handle the unglamorous stuff that actually helps you succeed online:


  • Detailed keyword research (not the generic lists you get online)
  • Content updates that answer real questions customers search for
  • Fixing slow load times, broken links, or outdated structure
  • Optimizing headlines, metadata, and internal linking
  • Improving local authority signals for Maine-specific queries

We’re not trying to get you ranking nationwide (unless that’s truly your market).

We’re focused on the keywords that convert, like:


  • Maine SEO
  • local SEO services
  • professional SEO services in Maine
  • queries tied to towns, counties, and service areas

Most small businesses don’t need 40 blogs a month or some huge retainer. You need visibility, credibility, and content that matches what real people search for. We handle each of your unique needs without the fluff.

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Grow Beyond Your Site's Capability

Ads can be one of the fastest ways to meet your business goals — but also one of the fastest ways to waste money if the campaign isn't set up correctly.


We run campaigns the same way we’d run them for our own business:


  • Ads matched to the intent of the search
  • Tight targeting so you’re not paying for junk clicks
  • Clear, honest ad copy
  • Landing pages that convert instead of confuse
  • Weekly adjustments (because ads should never run unattended)

A lot of agencies automate everything. We don’t. Every campaign is reviewed, tuned, and adjusted by a real person.

And unlike many firms, we actually explain what’s happening in plain English so you know where your budget is going.

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Let Customers Have a Place to Find You

If you run a local service business, your Google Business Profile is arguably more important than your website. People trust those map results almost instantly — especially in smaller towns.


We help you get into the map pack by:


  • Optimizing your categories and service areas
  • Writing posts and updates
  • Structuring products/services with the right keywords
  • Cleaning up citations across online directories
  • Adding local relevance signals Google pays attention to
  • Encouraging social proof from customers (in an ethical way)

This is one of the easiest ways to boost your visibility without spending thousands.

Many of our clients see meaningful improvements within weeks, not months.

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Your Business Deserves an Online Presence That Feels Real — and Actually Works

You don’t need complicated jargon, huge agency retainers, or strategies that only make sense on paper. You just need the essentials done well: a strong website, real SEO, a clean map listing, and ads that convert.


If you're ready to build a clean, modern online presence that actually helps your business grow, I’d love to help. Just tell me what you're looking for — and we’ll make it happen.

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How the Process Works

We keep things simple:

  1. Free consultation – 10–20 minutes to figure out where you’re starting from.
  2. Plan – We outline what actually makes sense for your budget and market to increase sales.
  3. Build – Website, SEO improvements, ads, or map listing enhancements.
  4. Refine – Small tweaks based on performance.
  5. Grow – We track your leads so you know what’s working.

No contracts designed to trap you. No surprise charges.

Just clear communication, real results, and a partner who actually cares.

Why Work With Us?

One thing our clients mention (and honestly, it's something we take pride in) is that we don’t talk down to them. We explain things the way we’d explain them to a friend or another local business owner. Maine is a relationship-driven state, and good marketing should reflect that.


We’re not trying to be the biggest agency.
We’re trying to be the most useful one.


If you want honest feedback, transparent pricing, and digital marketing built for real Maine businesses, we’re here.