Austin Digital Marketing Agency

Austin, let's build something that scales.

Austin moves fast, and so does the cost of getting noticed here. From SXSW crowds to a tech scene that grows every quarter, attention is the most contested asset in the city. Consultus Digital builds performance marketing programs that cut through the noise, win the click that matters, and turn Austin's relentless in-migration into pipeline you can actually measure.

Austin, the downtown skyline reflected in Lady Bird Lake

In a city this crowded, the brands that win are the ones that turn attention into revenue, not just impressions.

Why Austin

Growth in Austin, built on a scoreboard.

Every program we run in Austin is measured against revenue, not vanity metrics. See the results we have driven for businesses like you.

Austin is one of the fastest-growing metros in the country, and that growth changes the rules of marketing here. Every month brings new residents from California, New York, and beyond, all of them searching for everything from a realtor to a dentist to their next favorite taco spot. That constant in-migration means your audience is never fixed. The people who never heard your name last quarter are searching for you today. Consultus Digital treats Austin as the living, shifting market it is, building campaigns that capture demand as it arrives rather than chasing a customer base that stopped changing years ago.

Few cities reward attention the way Austin does, and few punish a weak message faster. This is the Live Music Capital of the World, home to SXSW, ACL, and a calendar packed with events that flood the city with visitors and spike competition for clicks. Tech companies relocating here have deep pockets and aggressive ad budgets, which drives up costs across Google and Meta. No state income tax keeps pulling founders, talent, and capital into the region, so the bidding war for a customer's attention only intensifies. Standing out takes more than spend. It takes sharper targeting, faster creative, and a real strategy.

Consultus Digital approaches Austin the way the city approaches everything, with ambition and a refusal to settle for average. We are headquartered in Toronto, and we serve Austin clients with a senior, remote-capable team that shares overlapping working hours with Central Time. Every account is run by experienced strategists, not junior staff learning on your budget. We build the full engine, paid media, SEO, conversion optimization, web, and CRM, so the leads you win actually turn into customers. We study the local market closely, from search behavior to the events that spike competition, and we hold every campaign to a revenue standard. In a market this competitive, that integrated, accountable approach is the difference between burning budget and compounding growth.

What we run in Austin

Every channel, one team.

Paid media, organic, conversion, web, and CRM, run by senior specialists and tied together so nothing leaks between channels.

Google Ads & PPC

When an Austinite searches for what you sell, you have one shot to show up first and earn the click. Consultus Digital builds Google Ads programs that win high-intent traffic across the metro without torching your budget on the way. We structure campaigns around real buying signals, write ad copy that speaks to local searchers, and obsess over the metrics that move revenue. In a city where tech budgets inflate every auction, disciplined bidding and tight targeting are what keep your cost per lead sane.

  • Search, Performance Max, and Shopping campaigns built around Austin buyer intent
  • Geo-targeting across the metro, from Downtown to the suburbs along the I-35 corridor
  • Conversion tracking and bid strategy tuned to protect spend in a high-cost market
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Meta Ads (Facebook & Instagram)

Austin is a social-first city, where word of mouth lives on Instagram and a great post can outrun a billboard. Consultus Digital runs Meta campaigns that earn attention from a scrolling, skeptical audience and convert it into pipeline. We pair sharp creative with precise audience building, testing hooks, formats, and offers until the winners are obvious. Launching to newcomers and retargeting warm prospects need different creative and different budgets. Either way, your spend chases people ready to act, not just ready to like.

  • Creative testing built for an Austin audience that scrolls fast and trusts authenticity
  • Custom and lookalike audiences that reach newcomers and locals alike
  • Full-funnel retargeting that turns engagement into booked calls and sales
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SEO & AEO

Ranking in Austin means winning a search market that grows more crowded by the day, against competitors with real budgets and AI answer engines reshaping the results page. Consultus Digital builds SEO and Answer Engine Optimization programs that earn durable visibility for the searches that matter to your business. We optimize for local intent, build content that answers what Austin customers actually ask, and structure your site so search engines and AI assistants surface you first. This is compounding traffic that keeps paying off long after the campaign ends.

  • Local SEO for Austin and surrounding metro searches, including map pack visibility
  • AEO content structured to win answers in AI assistants and featured snippets
  • Technical SEO and content built for durable, compounding organic growth
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Conversion Rate Optimization

Austin's traffic is expensive, so wasting it on a leaky page is a luxury no brand here can afford. Consultus Digital runs CRO programs that squeeze more revenue from the visitors you already pay for. We study how Austin customers behave on your site, form hypotheses, and test relentlessly, from headlines to checkout flows to lead forms. Every winning test becomes the new baseline, so your conversion rate climbs over time. The result is lower cost per acquisition and more pipeline from the exact same ad spend.

  • Data-driven testing on the pages and forms that drive your revenue
  • Behavioral analysis to find where Austin visitors drop off and why
  • Continuous experiments that lift conversion rate and lower cost per lead
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Web & Landing Pages

First impressions move fast in Austin, and a slow or generic page loses the click before your offer ever lands. Consultus Digital designs and builds websites and campaign landing pages engineered to convert. We start with the customer, map the path from ad to action, and craft pages that load quickly, look the part, and guide visitors toward the next step. Built to match your brand and your campaigns, these pages give your paid and organic traffic a destination that actually turns interest into leads.

  • High-converting landing pages built to match each Austin campaign and audience
  • Fast, mobile-first design for a market that browses and buys on the go
  • Clear paths from ad click to booked call, form fill, or purchase
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CRM & Marketing Automation

Winning the lead is only half the game, and in a market as fast as Austin, slow follow-up loses deals. Consultus Digital sets up the CRM and automation that make sure no lead slips through. We connect your ads, forms, and pipeline so every inquiry is tracked, scored, and routed instantly. Automated nurture keeps prospects warm while your team focuses on the ones ready to buy. With clean attribution from first click to closed deal, you finally know which campaigns actually grow the business.

  • CRM setup that captures and routes every Austin lead the moment it lands
  • Automated nurture sequences that keep prospects engaged until they convert
  • Full attribution from first click to closed deal, so you know what works
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Local markets

Who we grow in Austin.

Technology & Startups

Austin's tech scene is among the most competitive in the country, and standing out takes more than a clever product. Consultus Digital builds demand-gen and lead programs that help startups and SaaS brands cut acquisition costs and reach buyers before bigger-budget rivals do.

Music, Entertainment & Live Events

From SXSW to ACL to year-round live music, Austin's events scene lives and dies by attention. Consultus Digital drives ticket sales, attendance, and buzz with paid social and search campaigns timed to the moments when the city is paying closest attention.

Real Estate

With newcomers arriving constantly and inventory moving fast, Austin real estate is a search-driven, high-intent market. Consultus Digital helps agents, brokerages, and developers capture buyers and sellers the moment they start looking, turning local search demand into qualified showings and listings.

Healthcare & Biosciences

Austin's growing healthcare and biosciences sector competes for patients and partners in a market flooded with new residents. Consultus Digital builds compliant, conversion-focused campaigns that bring practices and providers a steady flow of qualified inquiries from across the metro.

Food & Beverage

Austin's food and beverage scene is legendary and ruthlessly competitive, where reputation is built online. Consultus Digital helps restaurants, breweries, and CPG brands win local discovery, drive foot traffic, and grow loyal followings through search, social, and review-driven visibility.

How we work

A clear path from spend to signed.

01

Diagnose

We audit your funnel, your market, and your Austin competitors, then map where the revenue actually leaks.

02

Build

Landing pages, creative, tracking, and CRM, wired to a single revenue scoreboard before a dollar goes live.

03

Launch

Paid and organic go live together, measured from day one so we know what is working within weeks, not quarters.

04

Scale

We double down on the winners, cut the losers fast, and compound what works into predictable pipeline.

The Proof

Receipts, not promises.

Real programs, real scoreboards. Explore the case studies behind the numbers.

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Why us

Why Austin businesses choose us.

Senior team on every account

Your Austin program is run by experienced strategists, not junior staff learning on your budget. From day one you work with people who have managed real spend across competitive markets. That seniority shows up in sharper strategy, faster decisions, and fewer expensive mistakes, which matters even more in a market where every auction is bid up by deep-pocketed competitors.

Honest about how we serve you

Consultus Digital is headquartered in Toronto, and we serve Austin with a remote-capable senior team. We do not pretend to have a physical office on South Congress. What we offer instead is overlapping working hours with Central Time, responsive communication, and the kind of dedicated attention that beats a local agency stretched thin. You always know exactly who is running your account and how to reach them.

One integrated growth engine

Most agencies run paid ads or SEO or web in separate silos that never talk to each other. Consultus Digital builds the full engine, paid media, SEO, conversion optimization, web, and CRM, all working together. The leads your ads win actually get nurtured and closed. That integration is how you compound growth in a market as competitive as Austin instead of just renting clicks.

Obsessed with revenue, not vanity

Impressions and likes don't pay the bills, and in a market this expensive, vanity metrics are dangerous. Consultus Digital ties every campaign to pipeline and revenue, with clean attribution from first click to closed deal. You get clear reporting on what actually drives growth, so every dollar of Austin ad spend is held to a real business standard.

Areas we serve

Working across Austin.

Head office in Toronto, boots-on-the-ground focus on Austin.

Downtown AustinSouth Congress (SoCo)East AustinThe DomainMuellerZilkerHyde ParkWestlakeRound RockCedar ParkPflugervilleGeorgetownLeanderLakeway
Service areas

We also work across North America.

One Toronto-based team, active campaigns coast to coast. Explore another service area.

FAQ

Austin questions, answered.

Do you have a team in Austin?
We are honest about this. Consultus Digital is headquartered in Toronto, and we do not have a physical office in Austin. What we do have is a senior, remote-capable team that serves Austin clients with overlapping working hours on Central Time. You get experienced strategists running your account, responsive communication, and the same dedicated attention you would expect from a local partner. The quality and seniority of the people on your account matters far more than a downtown address you would rarely visit anyway.
How can a Toronto-headquartered agency serve Austin well?
Digital marketing is run online, and the work happens in your ad accounts, your analytics, and your CRM, not in a conference room. Our team works hours that overlap closely with Central Time, so you reach us when you need us. We study the Austin market deeply, from local search behavior to the events and competitive dynamics that shape costs here. The result is a senior team focused entirely on your results, without the overhead and turnover that often comes with a traditional local agency. You get expertise, not geography.
Which services should an Austin business start with?
It depends on your goals, but most Austin businesses start where the fastest revenue is. If you need leads or sales quickly, paid media on Google and Meta usually moves first because it captures demand that already exists. If you want durable, compounding growth, SEO and AEO build visibility that pays off for years. We almost always pair paid traffic with conversion optimization so you aren't wasting expensive clicks. The honest answer is we recommend a starting point after we understand your business, your margins, and your competition, not before.
What is your pricing model?
We scope each engagement to the work involved, so there is no one-size-fits-all rate. Pricing depends on the services you need, the size of your ad budget, and how competitive your Austin market is. We are transparent about what you're paying for and why, with no hidden fees buried in a contract. Before you commit to anything, we walk you through exactly what is included and what results we're working toward. Book a call and we'll give you a clear, honest proposal built around your specific goals.
How long does it take to see results?
Paid media can start generating leads within the first few weeks, though the first month is usually about gathering data and finding the winning combinations. SEO and AEO take longer, typically three to six months to build real momentum, because earning durable rankings is a compounding process. CRO results build steadily as winning tests stack up. We are upfront about timelines from the start. Anyone promising overnight results in a market as competitive as Austin is either inexperienced or not being honest with you about how performance marketing actually works.
How do you handle reporting and transparency?
You always know exactly how your money is performing. We provide clear, regular reporting tied to the metrics that matter to your business, pipeline, leads, and revenue, not just impressions and clicks. You have full visibility into your own ad accounts and analytics at all times. We walk you through the numbers in plain English, explain what is working and what we're changing, and never hide behind jargon. In a market where ad costs run high, that transparency is how you make sure every Austin dollar is held accountable to real results.
What industries do you work with in Austin?
Consultus Digital runs four divisions: Healthcare, Trades & Construction, DTC & eCommerce, and Professional Services. We also work across other sectors driving Austin's economy, including technology and startups, music and live events, real estate, and food and beverage. Our approach adapts to each. A SaaS startup needs different campaigns than a restaurant or a real estate brokerage. What stays constant is our focus on revenue and our willingness to learn your market deeply. If you aren't sure whether we're a fit for your industry, book a call and we'll tell you honestly.
Do you work with B2B, or only B2C and ecommerce?
We work with both, and Austin gives us plenty of each. On the B2B side, we run demand generation and lead programs for tech, SaaS, professional services, and other complex sales cycles, with CRM and nurture built in to support longer buying journeys. On the B2C and ecommerce side, we drive direct response, ticket sales, foot traffic, and online purchases. The strategy changes with the audience and the sales cycle, but the discipline does not. Every program is built to drive measurable revenue, whoever your customer is.
How do we get started?
It starts with a conversation. Book a call with Consultus Digital and we'll learn about your business, your goals, and your Austin market. From there we audit your current marketing, identify the biggest opportunities, and build a clear plan with honest expectations on timelines and investment. There is no pressure and no obligation to sign anything on that first call. We would rather make sure we're the right fit before you commit. If we are, we move fast to get your program live and generating results.
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Ready to grow in Austin?

Book a strategy call. We will show you exactly where the revenue is leaking in your Austin funnel, and how we would fix it.

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Capabilities
01Acquire→
02Convert→
03Scale→
Google Ads
Search, Shopping, PMax for pipeline.
Meta Ads
Facebook & Instagram, built for ROAS.
Microsoft Ads
Bing Search & Audience Network.
Amazon Ads
Sponsored Ads, DSP & marketplace.
SEO Core
Technical, on-page, content SEO.
Local SEO
Multi-location GBP and map pack.
Content Marketing
Blog strategy and pillar content.
AEO / AI Search New
ChatGPT, Perplexity, SGE visibility.
Influencer Marketing New
Creator-led with attribution.
Performance Creatives Hot
Video, UGC, static, tested weekly.
The Consultus Digital Method

Growth isn't a channel. It's a system.

The five-step framework turns ad spend into predictable pipeline.

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