Nick Ostroff
Digital Marketing
Top rated Upwork freelancer, seasoned marketer and founder of Pixelocity.com. Your ally in growing online.
EXPERT
Marketing
Strategies that
Drive Growth.
200+
ClientsServed
20+
Years ofExperience
2
ManyIdeas
Deep Thoughts.
Ideas on marketing, business & growth
Open Play
How pickleball open play helped me make new friends, become more comfortable with my own story, and open up again.
My Best Year at Berkeley Was in Tokyo
Berkeley was not exactly the college experience I expected, but Japanese class opened a side door to Tokyo, and Tokyo became the year where I found the belonging I had been looking for.
One Conversation Can Change Your Life
A chance conversation in a garage turned a stalled Internet idea into a 20-year furniture business. Sometimes the path that changes your life doesn't look like a path yet.
The No Man’s Land Between Idea and Execution
Most ideas don’t die because they were bad. They die because the path from thought to proof costs too much. AI is changing that — and it’s a bigger deal than most people realize.
Not everyone sees the game inside the game.
Most people look for a job. Some people look for an opportunity. A small group looks at every job as an opportunity — and can't help but see the business inside the business.
The Point Guard
I spent part of today trying to explain to myself what exactly I'm building. Here's what I landed on: I'm building a point guard.
Services.
Hands-on digital marketing expertise.
Marketing Coaching
I work directly with business owners to make sense of their digital marketing. My coaching sessions are hands-on and focused on practical steps you can take right away.
PPC Management
Through Pixelocity, I personally manage Google Ads for service-based businesses that want more leads without wasting budget. Smarter ads that drive real calls.
Analytics & Tracking
I help businesses set up Google Analytics, Tag Manager, and dashboards so you can finally see what's working and what's not.
AI Tools & Workflows
I design custom AI-powered workflows to save time and automate repetitive tasks. From lead management to reporting.
Websites & Optimization
I build and optimize websites that not only look good but actually convert visitors into leads. Fast-loading landing pages to streamlined flows.
Skills.
What I Do Best
Education.
My Academic Background
2020 — Boston, Massachusetts
Masters in Financial Management
Boston University
1997 — Berkeley, California
Bachelors in Economics
University of California - Berkeley
1996 — Tokyo, Japan
International Business Specialty
Sophia University
FAQ.
Frequently Asked Questions
No — while Google Ads is my primary specialty, I also work with Microsoft Ads, Meta Ads, and other platforms depending on your business needs. I'll recommend the channels that make the most sense for your goals and budget.