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Custom Digital Solutions

Custom Digital Solutions

Your Trusted Search & SEO Partner Agency
4.9

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

1-9

2018

Custom Digital Solutions (CDS) is a one-stop shop digital marketing agency dedicated to fueling growth for businesses since 2018. Our extensive client portfolio has fostered growth for over 160 brands globally, ranging from medium-sized enterprises to large corporations.

What sets us apart? We understand that technology shifts -- rapidly. Our SEO & Paid Strategists are trailblazers in the marketing world, that don't just follow the trends -- they set them. 

SEO: Our SEO Strategists and Content Writers are not just seasoned professionals but also certified by HubSpot and Google Analytics. We kick off all SEO programs by reviewing and analyzing current search rankings and visibility, as well as how you stack up against the competition. From there, we develop a customized content program that is tailored to meet your business needs. Our strategy team is nimble and makes quick strategy pivots that are in line with Google Algorithm Updates and Best Practices.

Local SEO: We work with clients of all sizes - from mom-and-pop shops with a single location to our franchise clients with 5,000+ locations. We are a YEXT partner for our larger enterprise clients, and we offer BrandBoostSEO for our medium clients with fewer locations, ensuring a tailored approach to local SEO.

Paid Search: Harness the power of pinpoint accuracy with CDS. Our paid search service employs advanced targeting techniques, ensuring your ads reach the right audience at the right time. Maximize your ROI with laser-focused campaigns that resonate with your ideal customers. We leverage our learnings to make strategic moves, placing smarter bets and consistently hitting the jackpot for your account. It's not just about spending — it's about ingenious strategies that set you apart.

Our agency operates on principles rooted in transparency, adaptability, ethical practices, and client education.

Quote from Audrey Bakhach, CDS CEO & Founder:

“We don't just follow the path — we strategically pave the way for your audience to take meaningful actions, turning interest into conversion.”

Budget per project
Starting from $1,000
Project duration
  • Starting from 3-6 months
Geographic focus
  • United States
Languages
  • English
Success stories

Challenge

GameScent, an innovative scent-based gaming device, faced the challenge of launching a completely new product in the competitive US market. With no existing demand or awareness, the focus was on educating consumers, building trust, and driving adoption. Operating with a modest $10K/month budget (30% Paid Search, 70% Paid Social), every dollar had to deliver results. Additionally, SEO had to build authority from scratch, and campaigns needed to scale efficiently for holiday shopping peaks.

Solution

We implemented a multi-channel strategy across Paid Search, Paid Social, and SEO. Paid Search targeted high-intent gaming keywords with optimized landing pages. Paid Social focused on Meta and TikTok, using engaging video and carousel ads to drive awareness and retargeting campaigns to boost conversions. SEO laid the foundation with keyword-rich content, technical improvements, and optimized metadata. Holiday campaigns were scaled strategically to maximize seasonal sales potential.

Result

GameScent sold hundreds of units during the holiday season, achieving a 3:1 ROAS on Paid Social. Social ads delivered a 4.5% CTR, while Paid Search maintained a 2.1% conversion rate. Organic traffic grew by 120% through SEO efforts, and 30% of sales came from retargeting campaigns. Insights revealed TikTok as a top-performing platform. The integrated approach delivered strong initial results and a foundation for future scaling in 2025.

Our awards
Charleston, South Carolina, United States agency Custom Digital Solutions wins Google Partner award
Charleston, South Carolina, United States agency Custom Digital Solutions wins YEXT Partner award
Reviews

5

The average rating is based on reviews from both Google Maps and Semrush.
Eliza Morrison
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Jun 8, 2025

I've been in the SEO industry for 13 years, and after working in house, independently, and in other digital marketing agencies, I'm so happy to be working with the best SEO agency I've found thus far. The team is smart, adaptive, and focused on building clients' pipeline, not just vanity metrics. I highly recommend this group.

BadMerc
on
Jun 6, 2025

Best SEO agency for any company trying to make sense of today’s search landscape. I heard of SEO but didn’t really understand how it worked, especially with all the changes happening around AI in search. CDS helped us understand not just the basics, but also how AI features like Google’s new AI Overviews are reshaping how people find information. They didn’t just set up keywords and walk away. They built a strategy that takes into account how search is evolving, so we’re not just keeping up, we’re staying ahead. They really took the time to explain things and made sure we understood the why behind every decision. You can tell they actually care about helping clients succeed in the long term, not just short-term rankings.

Bryenn Bierwirth
on
Jun 9, 2025

My favorite thing about this agency is their personalized service that focus on building strong relationships with clients based on trust and shared goals, ensuring a deeper understanding of the client's vision. I'd choose this agency over a large agency 10/10 times.

Sara Shirey
on
Jun 10, 2025

Smart dedicated team of digital marketing experts. Their SEO team has a wealth of knowledge. Best SEO agency that also offers the best paid ad services. Love Audrey and the CDS team!

Caroline Dunaway
on
Jun 9, 2025

Best SEO agency I've worked with! Professional, collaborative, and quickly delivered quality work.

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