What we do
Digital marketing services built for small businesses
Every service we offer is designed for one thing: getting your local business more customers. No bloated retainers. No services you don't need.
All services
Six ways we help your business grow online
How we compare
Towpath Creative vs. hiring in-house vs. big agency
| What you care about | Towpath Creative | Big Agency | Hire In-House |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | Built for small business budgets | Enterprise pricing | Full salary + benefits |
| Local market knowledge | ✓ Deep | ✗ Generic | ~ Depends |
| Personal contact | ✓ Direct access | ✗ Account manager layers | ✓ On-site |
| Speed to start | ✓ Same week | ✗ 4–8 week onboarding | ✗ Weeks to hire |
| Full service (web + SEO + ads) | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes (but expensive) | ✗ Usually one skill set |
| No long-term contract | ✓ Month-to-month | ✗ 6–12 month minimums | ✗ Employment commitment |
| Transparent reporting | ✓ Monthly reports | ~ Varies | ~ Self-reported |
Why Towpath Creative
What you get when you work with us
We're a small team, which means you work directly with the people doing the work. No handoffs. No account managers. No surprises.