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Digital Hama is a Canadian digital marketing agency that helps businesses adapt their processes and business routinesusing the power of the internet...
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- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Montreal, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Chameleon Digital Media is a Full-Service Digital Agency that has been providing online media services for over 5 years. Chameleon was established to provide a comprehensive service to brands and advertisers desiring a presence on all platforms. We offer the very best services in our field. We never...
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- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
The Business Clinic is Alberta’s only business & marketing consulting agency that specializes in supporting the health and wellness industry. Our unique, custom-tailored business & marketing services can help you: learn about your clients and marketplace; grow your practice with new patients; and retain...
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- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Edmonton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Optio Publishing provides digital marketing campaigns, website design and development and patient education products exclusively to dentists...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Business Consulting
- Web Design
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- Location
- Halifax, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
MNB Studios is a performance marketing and growth agency that helps DTC, eCommerce, and SaaS brands scale through AI-powered marketing systems. The agency combines paid media management, lifecycle email marketing, content creation, analytics, and strategic oversight into a unified subscription-based model...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Content Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We've helped over 1000 dentists across North America get more Google reviews, patient referrals and new patients by providing them with a combination of software and services. Our most popular softwares are our review platform, referral platform, website chatbot, and CRM. Our most popular marketing services...
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- Public Relations
- Digital Marketing
- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
SEO Agency Toronto is a results-driven digital marketing agency helping businesses improve online visibility, attract qualified traffic, and generate sustainable growth. We specialize in SEO, local SEO, technical SEO, content strategy, website optimization, and digital marketing solutions tailored to each...
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- SEO
- eCommerce
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
PatientPartners is a marketing agency specializing in growing physiotherapy clinics. We offer a range of digital marketing services including web design, SEO, Google Ads, social media, email marketing, and more...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Location
- Victoria, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Sublyme Digital is a dynamic alliance of passionate and highly skilled marketing experts from across North America. We break free from the traditional 9-5 office grind, embracing a flexible, results-driven approach. At Sublyme Digital, we dont just work; we innovate, collaborate, and deliver exceptional...
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- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- St. Catharines, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
DigiTroopers is a leading digital marketing agency offering services like Web development, SEO, SMM, PPC, content marketing, and e-commerce management to help businesses grow online...
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- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Social Spike Marketing Group is a digital marketing, search engine optimization company, located in Halifax, NS. We help companies start to rank on Google, and dramatically improve their visibility online...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Halifax, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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
- SEO
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- Location
- Ottawa, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
The Smile Insider helps dentists elevate their online presence through impactful marketing strategies. Our services include search engine optimization (SEO), web design and development, social media marketing (SMM), dental PPC including dental directory listing, guestpost opportunities and more. We take care...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Windsor, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
AltaStreet is at the forefront of creating customized financial services web design, ensuring your company emanates professionalism and credibility. Catering to leading retirement advisors and financial professionals, we go beyond aesthetics, focusing on building websites that are instrumental in growing your...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
SEO Nerds is an affordable agency based in Toronto, Ontario focusing on providing quality services that are 100% result driven. We offer a variety of services such as: Search Engine Optimization (SEO)Social Media Marketing (SMM)Web Design and DevelopmentMobile Design (Responsive)Pay Per Click...
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- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- SEO
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
AZBrand is a digital solutions provider specializing in WordPress plugins, website optimization, and automation tools. Focused on performance and innovation, AZBrand delivers custom solutions for businesses seeking efficiency, security, and seamless integrations...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- eCommerce
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Calgary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
At Bonfire Digital, we operate as a nimble and agile digital marketing agency specifically designed to address unique challenges and opportunities small and medium-sized startups face. Our compact size provides us with the agility to bypass the red tape and hierarchy that can often slow down larger agencies...
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- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Media Buying
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Halifax, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Headquartered in Brampton ON, Canada, is a dynamic development and marketing agency dedicated to assisting businesses in achieve unparalleled success through innovative strategies and dynamic experiences...
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- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Brampton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
soulpepper is a digital marketing agency specializing in search engine marketing, SEO, web design for lead generation and eCommerce. As one of the nations fastest growing young companies and as a trusted Premier Google Partner, we're a team of experts with serious experience in growing companies...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
A passionate team of professionals with a combined 20+ years of marketing, IT, and technology.At Purpose Path, we use our expertise and knowledge of all things marketing to help you maximize your ROI. Our main goal is to turn digital marketing investments into paying customers...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Vaughan, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Marketing Time team's combines decades of marketing, sales, and digital design expertise with industry-leading partners, products, and services to create outstanding outcomes every time! We like working with companies and non-profits of all sizes and budgets, providing responsive website design and...
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- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Edmonton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
SEO and email marketing for occupational therapists, SLPs and autism support providers. I help neurodiversity-focused practices get found by the families who need them. Edmonton-based, serving clients across Canada and beyond...
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- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Edmonton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
GuestNiche is a guest posting and link building agency helping USA, UK, and Canada businesses grow organic traffic with high-authority, niche-relevant backlinks...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- AEO
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Simopedia is a Toronto digital marketing agency specializing in AI analytics-driven strategies, SEO, and web design with a global reach. We help businesses in the GTA and worldwide achieve their digital marketing goals...
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- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Video Production
- Logo Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Welcome to Maksoft! We are a Digital Marketing Consulting and Full Service Digital Marketing Agency based in Winnipeg, Canada...
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- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Winnipeg, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We create websites for small businesses using WordPress. We aim to built professional modern and Mobile Responsive websites that will bring sales and traffic for local businesses in Cape Breton, Halifax and Nova Scotia province as well as Moncton, Saint Jones and Maritimes.We help local businesses to expand...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Petit-de-Grat, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Empire pixel is a Canadian based technology company that offers custom development and consulting for mobile app and web based solutions. At Empire Pixel we strive our best to provide value in everything we do for our clients. We are passionate and committed to find the best-in-class solution for your...
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- Web Development
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Video Production
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Montreal, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Result driven marketing aimed at maximizing budgets, increasing returns & providing consultation throughout each project. Get consistent methodology based marketing which is focused on your unique situation & specific to your budget, goals & desires...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Location
- Victoria, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We believe the most efficient way to service you is with a strong, cohesive team fluent in each of our strengths. We believe it so hard, we created a company to do it...
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- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
ProxSEO provides an all-in-one solution for small business web design, hosting, and digital marketing. Our small agency works directly with business owners to bring their words into a profitable digital reality with our hands-free experience...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Boost your online visibility with our top-rated SEO services in Nashville, TN, USA. Our experts provide complete SEO solutions, including technical audits and affordable packages. Elevate your digital presence today!...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
At MoonShot Social Media we help small businesses scale to the moon with innovative digital marketing strategies, which convert & inspire. From web design & SEO to creative social media management, we have a cosmic solution that works for your galaxy-sized success! Contact us today to get started!...
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- London, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Web4You is a Web Design, Web Development, and Digital Marketing company that has been active since 2005. We specialize in custom solutions for any problem with a diversified staff of developers and digital marketers. By providing constant communication and expertise, Web4You is able to handle and approach any...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Our company philosophy is to create the kind of website that most businesses want: easy to find, stylish and appealing, quick loading, mobile responsive and easy to buy from...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Web Development
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- Location
- Winnipeg, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We are a local agency specializing in creating unique & responsive websites that work for you, and show up where your customers are looking for services like yours! We take pride in great customer services, and even better work & pricing!...
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- Web Development
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Regina, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Transform your business with our expert services tailored to drive growth and innovation.At S-Square Solutions, we specialize in delivering cutting-edge solutions that elevateyour brand, streamline operations, and propel success in the digital landscape. Fromdigital marketing strategies to bespoke web...
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- Digital Services
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
No website is ever quoted the same. But we make sure that you get your money's worth...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We started Inner Web Solutions in 2004 with a simple belief: a website should be built from the inside out. Get the structure, the identity, and the engineering right, and everything the visitor sees takes care of itself just one team, one signal, from first sketch to launch...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Logo Design
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Humboldt, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Our companys foundation is thoughtful and beautiful design, with fast turn-around. We pride ourselves on best-in-industry customer service!...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Logo Design
- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Seologist delivers tailored SEO solutions, driving online growth and results since 2003. Improve visibility, traffic, and conversions with us...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
SEOelinks is a leading digital marketing agency specializing in high-quality, results-driven SEO services. We help businesses increase their online visibility through innovative strategies, targeted keyword research, and expert link-building solutions. Our team is dedicated to delivering measurable results...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- CRO
- Location
- Brampton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Gomel Digital is an Alberta web design and SEO company based in Edmonton, helping small businesses grow through SEO, web design, and AI-powered search visibility. We focus on building high-performing websites and improving visibility on Google and AI search...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- Reputation Management
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Edmonton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Iris Web Designs is your number one stop for all web designing needs. We offer professional website design, logo design, banner design, content writing and SEO services. All our services are at very affordable prices. Please visit our website for more information...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Mississauga, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
EZY Marketing provides the top link-building and SEO services, a marketing action plan for your company, and assistance in enhancing the performance of your sales force...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Video Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a full service Digital Marketing Agency helping local businesses with their online marketing. Form Social Media Marketing to SEO, we can do it all and are veterans in Digital Marketing always staying on top of Google or any social Media upcoming updates. Our prices are affordable and we thrive on...
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- Video Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Our agency offers Manged Services and break-fix IT support for businesses around calgary. Our team of 8 full time technicians have experience working with every industry and we are striving to connect with more businesses looking for pro-active support...
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- Managed Services
- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Calgary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
"Welcome to Stratwit Solutions Ltd., Surrey's dedicated digital marketing agency! We offer a full suite of services, including SEO, PPC, social media management, and creative web design, to amplify your online presence. What sets us apart is our commitment to personalized strategies that drive real results...
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- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Surrey, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
At MJSoft, we specialize in creating responsive, visually stunning, and high-performing WordPress and e-commerce websites tailored to meet the unique requirements of businesses in Mississauga. Our expertise lies in crafting digital solutions that seamlessly align with your business objectives, ensuring...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Development
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- Location
- Mississauga, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We're on a mission to make sure every small business can have online marketing tools that grow your business at extremely affordable prices. We believe that we exist to make a difference in the lives of small business owners by helping them grow through digital marketing. We believe that people matter and we...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Montreal, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
At Kitchener Dentist Centre we are committed since 1997 to continuously improve in all areas of treatment and working together to provide a shared vision of excellence in dental services...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Kitchener, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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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%
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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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