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Based out of Durango, Colorado, Ascent Digital was founded by determined digital marketers with a passion for helping businesses grow. With years of digital marketing experience and hundreds of businesses impacted across the United States, we knew we could take digital marketing to the next level and put our expertise to work.













At Ascent Digital Marketing, we believe lasting growth is built on more than quick wins. That’s why we combine thoughtful strategy with measurable performance—crafting campaigns rooted in integrity, creativity, and data-driven insights. Driven by our core values, we approach every project with a commitment to doing what’s right for our clients and their audiences.
At Ascent Digital Marketing, our team is made up of passionate, driven professionals who bring creativity, strategy, and integrity to every project. United by a commitment to results and guided by our core values, we combine diverse expertise with a shared drive to help brands grow, engage audiences, and ascend to their full potential.
Our values aren’t just words—they shape our culture, inspire our team, and build the foundation for lasting partnerships. By staying true to our principles, we help businesses grow with authenticity and results they can trust.
We grow together, we are successful when our clients are successful. We add value when and where we can with no expectation of return.
We grow together, we are successful when our clients are successful. We add value when and where we can with no expectation of return.
We build meaningful partnerships by delivering with purpose, exceeding expectations through under-promising and over-delivering. Constantly improving our skills and problem-solving mindset, we push ourselves and our clients from good to great.
We are honest and transparent in our relationships. We hold each other accountable no matter what. We do what is right even when what is right is difficult.
We value every individual contribution, knowing each voice matters and we are strongest together. Relying on one another with shared commitment, we move forward as one—together, we are Ascent.
We embrace work-life balance, knowing we must fill ourselves in order to fill others. By prioritizing personal growth and blending work with play, we create space for both success and fulfillment.
We grow together, we are successful when our clients are successful. We add value when and where we can with no expectation of return.

We grow together, we are successful when our clients are successful. We add value when and where we can with no expectation of return.

We build meaningful partnerships by delivering with purpose, exceeding expectations through under-promising and over-delivering. Constantly improving our skills and problem-solving mindset, we push ourselves and our clients from good to great.

We are honest and transparent in our relationships. We hold each other accountable no matter what. We do what is right even when what is right is difficult.

We value every individual contribution, knowing each voice matters and we are strongest together. Relying on one another with shared commitment, we move forward as one—together, we are Ascent.

We embrace work-life balance, knowing we must fill ourselves in order to fill others. By prioritizing personal growth and blending work with play, we create space for both success and fulfillment.

The best measure of our work is what it makes possible for the businesses we serve. Hear directly from the clients who have trusted Ascent Digital to strengthen their marketing, generate new opportunities and become a true extension of their team.
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Google is moving Local Services Ads into the main Google Ads platform. Learn what is changing, what will stay the same, and how businesses running LSAs should prepare.
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What to expect when Ascent becomes part of your team.
Your team just got bigger is more than a tagline. You gain a connected group of specialists in strategy, web, SEO, paid media, content and creative who work toward the same business goals. We pair serious expertise with clear communication, integrity and a genuinely human partnership.
No. We start with what your business is trying to accomplish, identify the gaps and recommend the services that can make the greatest difference. That may mean one focused project or an integrated strategy that grows over time. Either way, you get the right expertise for what comes next.
You get both. A clear point of contact keeps communication and priorities moving, while the specialists doing the work bring their expertise directly to the strategy. You do not have to coordinate disconnected vendors or translate between teams - we work together as an extension of yours.
We begin with your goals, audience, competitive landscape, sales process and current performance. From there, we establish priorities and connect the right channels around a shared direction. The strategy is built for your business - not pulled from a one-size-fits-all playbook.
We define success around the outcomes that matter to your business, such as qualified leads, sales, visibility, engagement or a stronger customer journey. We report clearly, explain what the data means and adjust the work based on meaningful performance - not vanity metrics alone.
Timing depends on the work. Paid campaigns can create useful data and opportunities quickly, while SEO, content and brand growth build momentum over a longer period. We set realistic expectations from the start, look for smart early wins and keep you informed as the bigger strategy develops.
Absolutely. We can lead the full effort or fill the gaps around an internal marketer, sales team or trusted partner. We care more about making the work successful than drawing lines around who gets credit, so collaboration is built into the way we work.
It starts with a straightforward conversation about your goals, challenges and what is already working. If we are a good fit, we will outline a practical path forward, the expertise involved and what you can expect from the partnership. No mystery - just a clear next step.