About Web Ad.vantage, Inc.

With creative solutions and widespread connections, we are an online marketing company that is utterly serious about getting your website in front of your target audience.
Founded in 1998, Web Ad.vantage is a “boutique” agency that provides strategic Internet marketing services like search engine optimization, PPC campaign management, online media buying and planning, social media optimization and Internet marketing consulting.
Awards & Affiliations
Recently named a “Small Giant” by the Greater Baltimore Tech Council, Web Ad.vantage is honored to have received its fair share of rewards and recognition as well as our President and CEO, Hollis Thomases, who was recently honored by Enterprising Women magazine with an “Enterprising Woman of the Year Award” in the “more than $1 million and up to $5 million” category. Take a look at our complete list of awards and affiliations for more.
Our Physical Location
Conveniently situated squarely in the Mid-Atlantic, Web Ad.vantage, located in the historic waterfront community of Havre de Grace, Maryland, is equidistant between Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. and even closer to Baltimore and Wilmington, Delaware. We’ve been providing search engine optimization, paid search campaign management and Internet marketing consulting and strategy planning for over nine years to both local and national companies. Our scenic location is an enhancement, not a hindrance.
Our President & CEO
Hollis Thomases, the President and founder of Web Ad.vantage, Inc., heads the team with strong leadership and the experience obtained from more than 19 years in the sales and marketing industry. Through her articles, speaking engagements, panel participation and other public relations efforts and appearances she stands as one of the industry’s most pragmatic and insightful authorities on Internet marketing today.
She is a contributing columnist on ClickZ, has appeared as a panelist at Search Engine Strategies Conferences and has appeared on television news as an expert on a variety of Internet marketing topics. Learn more about Hollis Thomases.
Our Team
Each member of the Web Ad.vantage team brings special skills, knowledge and past experiences to the company table. We’re an energetic and enthusiastic bunch, spending a lot of serious time online but balancing it all with a good-natured sense of humor and a lot of fun. We spend our days keeping up-to-date with the ever-changing world of advertising on the Internet so that you can spend your time running your business.
We are devoted to helping your business meet your goals, providing unique and specific expertise while working seamlessly together to promote your site. Learn more about our team of marketing professionals.
Our Clients
Web Ad.vantage boasts an extensive, wide spread and distinguished client list with specialization in the following industry and audience verticals:
- Technology & Security - Check Point Software and Optimost
- Health & Wellness - St. Agnes Hospital and Cosmeticsurg.net
- Working Women / Moms - Connections Academy and Let’s Dish
- 55+ (Boomers & beyond) - Blair Clothing
Corporate clients, including Nokia, Humana, SafeNet and Zurich, utilize a range of Web Ad.vantage services such as search engine optimization, paid search campaigns and online media buying. Web Ad.vantage has also performed marketing services for university and public sector entities such as the Johns Hopkins University, George Washington University, and the Baltimore Area Convention and Visitors Association …as well as many others.
Interested in Discussing YOUR Business Goals with Us?
Give us a call today at 1-410-942-0488 or complete our online Request for Proposal.
You may also be interested in…
…Reading our Corporate Mission Statement.
…Reading our Frequently Asked Questions and Answers.
…Discovering Why Web Ad.vantage is the right choice for you.
…Reading our latest Press Releases.
Agencies, Consultants and Web Developers should see our Partnership Program.
Web Ad.vantage's timely delivery of comparative research, web site analysis & improvement recommendations, and ad revenue earnings potential was timely and realistic. Their dedication, honesty and professionalism were greatly appreciated. I would recommend Web Ad.vantage - they’ve proven to be insightful and strategic thinkers.
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