Partner with proven digital marketing companies in Canada to generate leads, drive conversions, and increase revenue through geo-targeted, personalized strategies. Compare by expertise and budget to narrow your search.
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Knowledge Based Consulting: Pioneering data-driven strategies with a human touch. We blend advanced analytics and market insights with creative problem-solving to empower brands. From unlocking growth opportunities to crafting bespoke solutions, our expertise elevates your business in the dynamic Canadian and...
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- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Web Development
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Ottawa, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Imagine your business owning its brand category. Some of the best films are 30-second trailers. Beautiful Calf is a boutique and digital marketing agency with an international film & TV division. We brand your business by applying the same sales and story techniques to film and marketing. Our marketing team...
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- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Audio Production
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- Location
- Moncton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Award-winning branding and marketing digital agency. Helping your business grow through strategy, story and design...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Social Media 55 is an award-winning full-service digital marketing and social media agency established in 2014...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Montreal, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 24 Projects Listed
The Status Bureau is a boutique digital marketing agency based in Vancouver that delivers SEO, PPC, analytics, and AI-optimized campaigns with transparency and technical expertise...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- CRO
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Limitless Brand Evolution...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Montreal, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Imagine never having to worry about your website becoming old and out of date, being hacked, getting ignored by Google or disappearing into darkness. No more frantic calling around to web agencies to see who has time to help you. Your site is just taken care of...
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- Web Design
- Managed Services
- WordPress Website Design
- AI Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Saanich, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Mobile App Development Company Helping Your Business Increase Sales, Customer Loyalty and Repeat Customers By Developing Your Own Branded Mobile App!...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- Barrie, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
In the digital world, there are no borders. In order to thrive online, one must understand communities beyond their physical location. More than half of social interaction is now digital and we find ourselves identifying with the niche that reflects our personal values...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Elevate your brand with Strategy Inn, Canada's top marketing agency. Our proven strategies and creative solutions deliver exception. Elevate your brand's prominence with the expertise of Strategy Inn, recognized as Canada's premier marketing agency. Our distinguished track record, anchored in proven...
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- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- London Ontario, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Site Dudes Inc. specializes in crafting customized, professional, and interactive websites designed to cater to the unique needs of startup and small businesses. As a testament to our prowess in the field, we consistently welcome 300 to 400 new clients to our portfolio each month, establishing ourselves as...
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- Web Design
- Managed Services
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
At KEEN Creative, we go beyond design; we transform, elevate, and innovate. With over two decades of expertise, we serve clients of all sizes, from startups to corporate giants. Based in the heart of Edmonton, our dynamic studio specializes in graphic design, web development, photography, videography, and...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Edmonton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At AMT Marketing, we excel in digital marketing and strategic optimization. Our focus? Crafting nimble websites that prioritize user experience, adhere to W3 and Google standards, and drive conversions. We specialize in online data and commerce solutions, tailored to amplify your brand and strategy. With our...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Sidney, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We are Analiize, a marketing crew who's really good at digital and performance marketing. No fluff, no guessworkjust smart strategies that drive growth. Whether its social media, SEO, paid ads, or web design (like this one), we simplify the complex and deliver results you can see...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- SEO
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Evolution Digital Marketing is a Winnipeg agency that helps local and regional businesses across Canada get found on Google and recommended by AI assistants like ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity. We bring local SEO, AI search optimization, Google Ads and conversion-focused websites together into one system...
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- AEO
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Web Design
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- Location
- Winnipeg, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Future Ventures is a scale-up advisory firm helping founders and leadership teams turn complexity into enterprise value. We work with growth-stage companies to unlock revenue acceleration, operational leverage, capital readiness, and durable strategic advantage. Combining rigorous strategy, data-driven...
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- Business Consulting
- AI Development
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Calgary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We play to our strengths as a team of experts. We use our strengths to our advantages, and we believe we will never stop learning. We use a balanced team of designers, strategists, creatives, and analytical thinkers to build up well-rounded successful strategies, campaigns, and reach the goals of our clients...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Victoria, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $130/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Complicity is at the heart of the relationships we build with our business partners and collaborators. By taking care of our clients, we take their reality into account and help them achieve their business goals. We foster long-term relationships by sharing successes together, having open and genuine...
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- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
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- Location
- Brossard, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
R9 Digital Marketing and Consulting is here to help with your digital needs. From creating Facebook ad campaigns, Google search campaigns, SEO, building a website that works on the front end and back end, we are here for you...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Brampton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Brandspot Inc. is a full-service marketing agency helping brands stand out and grow with purpose. From strategy and branding to digital ads, content, and web design we craft custom marketing solutions that drive real results. Were not just another agency; were your hands on partner for smart, creative, and...
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- Digital Services
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- Graphic Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Ottawa, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Toronto-based agency specializing in AI-powered marketing automation, professional video and podcast production, SEO, and custom web design. We help businesses grow with data-driven strategies, marketing automation workflows, AI receptionist solutions, and compelling visual content. Founded in 2024, we...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Audio Production
- Digital Marketing
- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
A personable digital marketing company that is responsive to your needs and dedicated to getting you the growth results you're looking for...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Oshawa, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are an SEO-first Digital Marketing Agency serving Canada and the USA. We help you increase your search visibility and make every click count...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Mississauga, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
cHaus Marketing is a full-service digital marketing agency helping businesses build stronger brands and connect with their audiences. We bring strategy, web design, SEO, graphic design, social media and digital marketing together under one roof, with a personable, collaborative approach that keeps clients...
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- Digital Services
- Design Services
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Midland, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $115/hr
Bigbuda is a CRO-first digital agency in Santiago, Chile and Toronto. Since 2010 we help 2,000+ brands sell more from the traffic they already have: CRO, UX, web design & development (Webflow, Shopify), SEO/AEO/GEO and marketing. 265+ five-star Google reviews...
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- CRO
- SEO
- AEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Vaughan, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
VerveDev stands as a forward-thinking Digital Marketing Agency committed to delivering cutting-edge digital solutions for businesses across the globe. Our extensive expertise and unwavering dedication set us apart in the realm of digital marketing, empowering businesses to thrive in the digital landscape...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- SEO
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We are your dedicated SEO partner, comprised of a team of fervent SEO specialists committed to realizing your digital ambitions. With tailored strategies and profound proficiency, we elevate your online presence, ensuring unparalleled visibility and triumph in the digital sphere...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Montreal, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Marketing is the art of connecting the right audience with the right message, turning interest into action through strategy, creativity, and data-driven insights.Marketing is the art of connecting the right audience with right message, turning interest into action through strategy, creativity, and...
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- Digital Marketing
- Location
- Coquitlam, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Web6 Solutions helps businesses grow through smart web development, custom applications, and performance-driven digital marketing. We focus on building fast, secure, and user-friendly websites that convert visitors into customers. From startups to established brands, our team delivers tailored solutions...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We exist to create meaningful impact through honest, rebellious, and joyful work helping ambitious brands stand out, scale, and thrive. By fusing mythic-level creativity, story- and data-driven strategy, and performance marketing that actually converts, we turn bold ideas into unforgettable moments and...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- CRO
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- Location
- Kelowna, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Firefly CMO puts a senior marketing leader inside founder-led hospitality groups and small businesses in Toronto and NYC — one accountable owner for strategy, budget, channels, and vendors, one or two days a week. Led by Saad Afsar (40+ brands, with enterprise experience at Unilever and Samsung), every...
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- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
- Business Consulting
- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Bob The Web Page Builder is a Cochrane-based web designer serving Calgary & Cochrane. Every site is hand-coded from scratch : no templates, no cookie-cutter builds. You work directly with Bob, a designer with 10 years of experience who takes time to understand your business and customers. Services include...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Cochrane, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Based in Calgary, Imagine Designs & Marketing provides web design, SEO, and branding services to businesses in Alberta, BC & across Canada. We specialize in building clean, modern websites that are easy to update and designed to bring in leads...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Calgary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Your go-to creative and innovative social media marketing agency, loved by businesses looking to shine online. All at an affordable yet pocket-friendly delivery!...
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Video Marketing
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Syntri Labs is a boutique marketing agency in Calgary that works with owner-led local businesses: contractors and renovators, home services, auto shops, restaurants, beauty and wellness studios, and professional firms. We take over the whole marketing system rather than a single channel: social media...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Calgary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Cardigan, PEI web design agency building fast, mobile-first websites with local SEO and Google Ads for Island small businesses since 2009. Plans from $49/mo...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Cardigan, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Meis agency create brands based on uniqueness. Our mission is to give a voice to all those who have something meaningful to say about themselves...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
- Print Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Business growth starts with being visible in the spaces where your ideal client is looking, so I build websites for local business, strategically designed for modern marketing. From on page optimization to beefing up your Google Business Profile and Ads campaign creation, I help you build both the plan and...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Airdrie, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Casa Media House Inc. is a Toronto-headquartered digital marketing, web development and automation agency serving Canada and the United States. Services include SEO, local SEO, Google and Meta Ads, social media, web development, CRM, marketing automation and white-label agency fulfillment...
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- SEO
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Digitalmktg is a leading digital marketing agency in Toronto, offering tailored solutions for businesses seeking to excel online. With expertise in SEO, web design, and social media marketing, we deliver results-driven strategies that elevate brands and drive growth...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Potens Digital is a premium client-centric digital marketing agency that offers the best of trending marketing solutions, such as SEO, pay-per-click, social media, and customized campaigns for brand interaction. At Potens Digital, we pride ourselves on being adaptive and innovation-driven, ensuring that all...
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- Digital Services
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Vaughan, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
Front Page SEO is a distinguished digital marketing agency specializing in comprehensive web design and search engine optimization services. Our extensive offerings extend beyond these core services to encompass pay-per-click ad management, optimization strategies, social media management and marketing, as...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Location
- Nanaimo, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
No matter if you're just starting out or youve been around for a while, were here to help you shine online...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- London Ontario, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Elevated Business Solutions is a marketing and consulting agency focused on helping businesses grow with clarity and purpose. We specialize in customized strategy, digital solutions, and hands-on consulting that empowers brands to overcome challenges and unlock new opportunities...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Ottawa, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Perception Foundry, a dynamic arm of Perception Tech your trusted partner in crafting innovative digital solutions and driving transformative growth for businesses worldwide...
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- SEO
- Cybersecurity
- Digital Marketing
- AI Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Milton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Established in 2003, we have been successfully providing web design, SEO and digital marketing services to small and medium-sized businesses. Many of our clients have been with us for 10 years or more and we've watched their businesses flourish online...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Mississauga, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
With over 10 years of experience, Linkbuffer Studios and Research Labs Ltd. has partnered with more than 30 local and global brands across 7+ industries, including physiotherapy, law, real estate, auto detailing, printing and restaurants & pubs. From small startups to growing enterprises, we've had the...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Edmonton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
Binary Future is more than a development shop. We build end-to-end strategies across design, development, marketing and growth everything a Shopify store needs to compound results, not just look polished...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- IT Services
- AEO
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Online World Solutions is a Vancouver-based digital growth agency in Canada that specializes in SEO, website design and development, performance marketing, lead generation, content marketing, influencer campaigns, and AI-enabled strategies. With a client-first approach, the firm helps small and medium...
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- SEO
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- PPC
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Manisoft Media Inc. is a Canadian digital agency helping businesses grow through professional web design, SEO, content creation, photography, video production, and digital marketing. We build growth-focused systems that combine websites, search visibility, social media, and advertising to generate leads and...
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- Video Production
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Newmarket, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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How to Hire a Digital Marketing Agency in Canada
What are the advantages of working with digital marketing agencies in Canada?
Digital marketing agencies in Canada have stronger familiarity with regional audience behavior, local media habits, French-language requirements in Quebec, and regulations such as CASL and Canadian privacy laws.
This can help businesses create campaigns that are more locally relevant and better aligned with compliance expectations.
For example, Canadian agencies should understand the country's major social platforms and how usage varies by audience. One Canadian survey found that Facebook (82%), YouTube (73%), and Instagram (63%) are the most widely used social media platforms, with 42% of users looking at branded content.
They may also be better equipped to support local SEO, geo-targeted campaigns, and language localization. This is especially important because 41% of Canadians speak more than one language.
When digital marketing is done effectively, Signal 49 reports that Canadian businesses can experience the following outcomes:
- 10%-15% higher business revenue through personalized customer experiences
- 63% higher profitability for small businesses with well-implemented digital strategies
- 4.8x higher ROI for top-tier customer loyalty programs
How do you choose the best digital marketing company in Canada for your business?
When selecting the best digital marketing company in Canada for your business, consider these steps:
- Outline your project details, including your marketing goals, target audiences, priority channels, success metrics, budget range, and timeline. Be as specific as possible to find an agency that aligns with your needs.
- Search for agencies with experience in your industry and channel by looking at their case studies and client reviews. Shortlist agencies that have mature processes, use a data-driven approach, and deliver measurable results.
- Assess client feedback and contact references to gain insight into their reliability, responsiveness, work ethic, and ability to deliver promised results within deadline and budget.
- Issue a request for proposal (RFP) to your top candidates and include your brand brief, business goals, specific deliverables, and evaluation criteria. Compare each RFP by strategy, scope, expected outcomes, and pricing structure.
- Interview the digital marketing team to learn about their digital strategy development process, quality control measures, and team dynamics.
- Choose a Canadian digital marketing agency that aligns with your needs and culture. Also, consider running a paid pilot project, such as a 3-month SEO and content marketing campaign, before signing a long-term contract.
What questions should you ask before hiring?
Before hiring a digital marketing agency in Canada, ask these questions to confirm brand and project alignment:
Relevant Background
- What digital marketing channels do you specialize in?
- What is your experience with Canadian businesses in our industry? Can you share 3-5 client references that we can contact?
- Can you provide case studies of campaigns similar to ours? What measurable results did you deliver?
- Can you support global digital marketing campaigns?
Services and Processes
- Can you walk us through your digital marketing process, including audience research, channel selection, and quality control?
- How do you handle underperformance and missed targets?
- Do you offer bilingual digital marketing strategies? If so, how do you ensure linguistic and cultural relevance?
- How do you manage compliance, intellectual property rights, and security, especially with regulations like CASL?
Related to Your Project
- How do you ensure your marketing strategy aligns with my brand, target customers, and ongoing campaigns?
- How will you be using AI in my digital marketing strategy? How will you safeguard my data and ensure content quality?
- How do you define and measure the success of my campaigns? What type of reporting can I expect?
How long does it take to see the results of your digital marketing campaign?
You can see the results of a digital marketing campaign within weeks or months, depending on your starting point, goals, budget, competition, asset quality, and channel mix.
Approximate timelines:
- SEO and content marketing: 4-12 months for meaningful traffic and ranking gains
- PPC: Early performance data can appear within a few days, but it often takes 30-90 days to gather enough data for reliable optimization
- Organic social media marketing: 4-12 months of consistent posting and community engagement to build traction
- Email marketing: Engagement data (e.g., open and click-through rates) can appear within days, but revenue and lifecycle impact may take months
What is a good digital marketing ROI?
On average, a strong digital marketing return on investment (ROI) is 4-5:1 or a $4-$5 return for every invested dollar. However, your actual ROI will depend on your margins, business model, attribution setup, and campaign goals.
These are the commonly cited digital marketing ROI benchmarks according to industry reports:
- SEO: $7.48 per $1
- Email marketing: $36-$40 per $1 spent
- Influencer marketing: $5.78 per $1 spent
- Paid search: $2-$4 per $1 spent
- Paid social: $1.5-$3 per $1 spent
For social media, the ROI can vary widely, making it difficult to provide an average. However, these are the most common benchmarks cited per platform:
- Organic reach rate: 2.25%
- Engagement rate: 0.17%
- Growth rate: 1.29%
- CTR: 0.72%
- Organic reach rate: 23.75%
- Engagement rate: 0.46%
- Growth rate: 0.86%
- Organic reach rate: 2.54%
- Engagement rate: 1.76%
- Growth rate: 1.07%
- CTR: 12.51%
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7 Frequently Asked Questions About Digital Marketing Companies in Canada
What are the typical digital marketing services in Canada?
The typical digital marketing services in Canada include strategy and discovery, search engine optimization (SEO), search engine marketing (SEM), paid media advertising, social media marketing, content marketing, and email marketing.
Many also offer web design and development, online reputation management, conversion rate optimization (CRO), eCommerce marketing, AI search optimization, and performance marketing.
What are the best digital marketing channels?
The best digital marketing channels for your brand will depend on your goals and target audience behavior. Consider the following when selecting your channel:
- SEO: Drives long-term organic visibility and captures demand from people already searching for your products or services.
- Paid media: Delivers immediate visibility, precise targeting, and faster results, making it an ideal channel for lead generation, product launches, and high-intent search terms.
- Email marketing: Effective for nurturing leads, driving repeat purchases, and improving retention through segmentation, personalization, cart recovery, and re-engagement campaigns.
- Social media management: Enhances brand awareness, community building, and audience engagement. 89% of B2B marketers use LinkedIn for lead gen, while TikTok is widely used by Gen Z and Millennials.
An omnichannel approach can be effective when it is based on real customer behavior and measurement, but the strongest digital marketing strategy is to prioritize the channels that your audience actually uses and that produce measurable business results.
What industries do these companies commonly serve?
Canadian digital marketing companies commonly serve a wide range of industries rather than one fixed set of sectors. The most common industries include retail and eCommerce, IT and technology, healthcare, real estate, financial services, education, nonprofit, and small businesses.
According to eMarketer's report, retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG) have the highest ad spend in Canada at $3.02 billion and $2.86 billion, respectively. These are followed by automotive ($2.48 billion), computing products, consumer electronics, telecom ($1.73 billion), and financial services ($1.33 billion).
How much do digital marketing companies in Canada charge for their services?
Digital marketing companies in Canada charge around $75-$350+ per hour or $2,000-$20,000+ per month, depending on project goals, service scope and complexity, target niche, and turnaround time.
Below are the average Canadian digital marketing rates per engagement model:
- Hourly rates: $75-$125 per hour for junior marketers, $150-$350+ per hour for senior experts
- Monthly retainers: $2,000-$5,000 per month for small business requirements (SEO, monthly blogs, and basic ad management), and $7,000-$20,000+ per month for larger projects and enterprise setups (multi-regional, multi-channel marketing campaigns)
- Project-based pricing: $3,000-$7,000 per project for a basic marketing strategy, and over $10,000 for omnichannel campaigns
What is the difference between internet marketing and digital marketing?
Internet marketing, also called online marketing, refers to marketing that uses channels requiring an internet connection, such as websites, search engines, social media, email, and online ads.
Digital marketing is a broader term that includes internet marketing but can also cover other digitally enabled channels and formats, such as mobile apps, SMS, connected TV (CTV), streaming audio, and digital out-of-home advertising.
How can digital marketing agencies in Canada help you comply with the Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL)?
Digital marketing agencies in Canada can help businesses comply with CASL by setting up compliant consent and messaging processes. This may include:
- Obtaining and documenting valid consent before sending commercial electronic messages, whether express consent or, where permitted, implied consent
- Designing clear opt-in forms and subscription workflows
- Keeping records that show when and how consent was obtained
- Ensuring commercial electronic messages include the required sender identification and contact information
- Adding a clear unsubscribe mechanism and processing unsubscribe requests promptly
- Managing contact lists so expired implied consent, withdrawn consent, and unsubscribed recipients are removed from active campaigns
What are the top digital marketing companies in Canada?
We have curated a list of top Canadian digital marketing companies on DesignRush across multiple price points, so you can identify a vendor that's within your budget.
| High budget: $50,000+ |
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| Low budget: $25,000-$50,000 |
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Beyond budget, our agency directory allows you to filter agency profiles by location, area of expertise, agency reviews, client types, team size, and hourly rates.
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