BBB ACCREDITED BUSINESS SINCE 07/23/2009

Relevant Ads, Inc.

(877) 635-6225 3611 South Harbor Blvd #205, Santa Ana, CA 92407

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Description

This company's business is providing search engine marketing services, improving visibility in search engine results.

BBB Accreditation

A BBB Accredited business since 07/23/2009.

BBB has determined that this business meets BBB accreditation standards, which include a commitment to make a good faith effort to resolve any consumer complaints. BBB Accredited Businesses pay a fee for accreditation review/monitoring and for support of BBB services to the public.

BBB accreditation does not mean that the business's products or services have been evaluated or endorsed by BBB, or that BBB has made a determination as to the business's product quality or competency in performing services.

Reason for Rating

BBB rating is based on 16 factors. Get the details about the factors considered.

Factors that lowered this business's rating include:

80 complaint(s) filed against business

Factors that raised this business's rating include:

Length of time business has been operatingResponse to complaint(s) filed against businessResolution of complaint(s) filed against businessBBB has sufficient background information on this business

Customer Complaints Summary Read complaint details

80 complaints closed with BBB in last 3 years | 24 closed in last 12 months
Complaint Type Total Closed Complaints
Advertising / Sales Issues 35
Billing / Collection Issues 14
Problems with Product / Service 28
Delivery Issues 1
Guarantee / Warranty Issues 2
Total Closed Complaints 80

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Additional Information

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BBB file opened: 11/25/2008 Business started: 1/1/2002
Contact Information
Michael Georgio - Quality Assurance Manager
    Michael Orefice (Director of Marketing)Victor Penan (Agent for Process)Daniel Nelson ()Jeremy Auestad (Marketing Manager)Kelly Wicks (Tier II Customer Support)
Number of Employees

148

Business Category

Search Engine Marketing

Alternate Business Names
Relevant Ads, Inc.Local SplashLocal Provider Services
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