Boutique Philadelphia web firm with a dental line covering sites, ads, SEO and print
About Pixel Engine
Pixel Engine is a small web design, development and online marketing company at 4343 Baltimore Avenue in West Philadelphia. It is owned by founder Vance Bell, a Philadelphia web consultant with more than 20 years of experience in building and marketing websites. It was founded in 2009 (some listings say 2008). The team has 2 to 9 people. Clients come mainly from Philadelphia, New Jersey, New York and Delaware.
Dental marketing is one of several industry lines, next to law, biotech, non-profits and trades. The dental offer is aimed at new practices, established offices and practices that want a better patient experience. Websites are built to attract traffic, take online appointments, show reviews and testimonials, introduce staff, present treatment outcomes and host educational articles.
Paid search is a large part of the dental offer. Google Ads campaigns are set up for high-value procedures such as Invisalign, crowns and bridges, implants and oral surgery, and for high-volume treatments like whitening and cleanings, then monitored and adjusted. SEO is a mix of content, social media, copywriting and data analysis. The team also keeps Google Business Profile and Bing Places listings up to date with hours, offers and posts, and the wider service list includes AI search optimisation for generative engines.
Email is used for appointment reminders, winning back lapsed patients and asking for reviews. Print is unusual for a web firm: the team designs business cards, reminder cards, brochures for new practices or treatments, and postcards sent through USPS Every Door Direct Mail. Hosting comes in shared, managed WordPress and managed VPS tiers, with backups, security and uptime monitoring on the managed plans.
Named dental work includes Fox Kids Dentistry in Portland, Oregon, a pediatric and orthodontic practice run by Drs. Dana and Paul Fox, for whom Pixel Engine handled consulting, web design and development, WordPress theme customisation, SEO research and strategy, and maintenance. Andrew Swenda, Jr., DDS, praises the agency's website build, mobile work and advice on content and social media, rating it above previous developers. No dental metrics are published.
Rates run $100 to $149 an hour with a minimum project of $5,000 (some listings give $70 to $150 an hour). The website itself publishes no prices, and its services are pitched as cost-effective.
Pixel Engine's Dental SEO Page
Pixel Engine at a Glance
| Founded | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Team size | 2-9 employees |
| Headquarters | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Leadership | Vance Bell (Founder and Owner) |
| Languages | English |
| Pricing | $100-$149 per hour and a $5,000+ minimum project (some listings give $70-$150 per hour). No prices on the agency website. |
| Tools & partnerships | WordPress; Google Ads; Google Business Profile; Bing Places; USPS Every Door Direct Mail; Shopify; BigCommerce; WooCommerce; cPanel |
Dental Marketing Services
- Dental website design and development
- Google Ads for high-value and high-volume treatments
- SEO
- AI search optimisation
- Google Business Profile and Bing Places management
- social media and reputation management
- content strategy
- email marketing for reminders, reactivation and review requests
- print design including reminder cards, brochures and EDDM postcards
- website hosting and maintenance
Practice Types They Work With
- general dentistry
- pediatric dentistry
- orthodontics
- implants
- oral surgery
- new practices
Dental Clients & Results
Dental Practices They Have Worked With
- Fox Kids Dentistry (Portland, OR)
- Andrew Swenda, Jr., DDS
Why Dentists Choose Pixel Engine
- Local Philadelphia team
- Print and postcard design as well as digital
- Handles hosting and site upkeep
- Google and Bing Ads
- Good fit for small practices
Key Strengths
- Optimizes practice websites for AI search as well as Google
- Provides content strategy and copywriting for dental websites
- Suited to pediatric dental and orthodontic practices and solo startups
How the DSA Score Breaks Down
Points earned: 16.6 of 100 (profile 22 × 0.8 + client feedback 0). DSA Score: 83/100
Where Pixel Engine Is Listed
Questions Dentists Ask About Pixel Engine
Which dental practices has Pixel Engine worked with?
Their portfolio includes Fox Kids Dentistry, a pediatric and orthodontic practice in Portland, Oregon. Andrew Swenda, Jr., DDS, also gives a testimonial on their dental marketing page.
Which treatments do their ad campaigns target?
Their campaigns target high-value procedures such as Invisalign, crowns and bridges, implants and oral surgery, and high-volume services like whitening and cleanings.
Can they help with printed patient materials?
Yes. They design business cards, reminder cards and brochures, and postcards sent through USPS Every Door Direct Mail to every household in an area.
How big is the team?
The team has 2 to 9 employees. The company is led by founder and owner Vance Bell.
What does Pixel Engine charge?
Rates run $100 to $149 an hour, with a minimum project of $5,000. The agency website does not publish prices.
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