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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
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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
Versatile Business Strategies is a full-service tech agency based in Canada, but ready to serve clients worldwide...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- UI/UX Design
- Location
- Regina, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Located in St. Catharines, Niagara region, we specialize in helping small, medium and large businesses with their local search engine optimization (SEO) efforts...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Location
- St. Catharines, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- CRO
- Location
- Brampton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
At Slavtech Marketing Inc., we are a Vancouver-based digital marketing agency founded in 2008. We use data-driven and AI-enhanced strategies to deliver SEO, Google and Meta Ads management, email marketing, and AI Optimization services. Our focus is on increasing visibility, driving qualified leads, and...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Blue Crocus Solutions is focused on providing ROI-Driven marketing results through Search Marketing Efforts (SEO, PPC, Leads, Google Business Listings) for home service companies. With over 100 five star reviews, we don't just say we will help you, we make sure you get results...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Fredericton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Tech In A Tux delivers comprehensive digital presence solutions, from Website Design to SEO and Social Media Marketing, helping businesses thrive in the online world. With a focus on personalized service and expert support, we make technology accessible to businesses of all sizes...
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- IT Services
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We combine aesthetics with efficiency and build websites with lightning-fast performance and seamless loading times. We deliver mobile-friendly and seo-optimized websites that captivate at first glance and convert with speed...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Mississauga, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We help businesses grow through a connected marketing approach built on strategy, creative, and performance. Headquartered in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada and serving clients across North America, Social Know How® has spent over a decade helping ambitious brands cut through the noise with marketing that is...
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- Digital Strategy
- Digital Services
- Video Production
- Branding
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Vaughan, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $395/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At creative content + strategic marketing, we specialize in crafting authentic content designed to resonate with the right-fit audiences through strategic marketing and innovative design. Our approach combines creativity with targeted strategies to ensure meaningful connections and impactful engagement...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Niagara Falls, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
MRC SEO Consulting is a Calgary, Alberta-based search engine optimization agency founded in 2007 by Michael Chrest. Specializing in local SEO, technical audits, Google Business Profile optimization, and web design, MRC serves small and medium businesses across healthcare, legal, oil and gas, tourism, and...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Calgary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Hey there! My name is Kathrin Teh! I have an immense passion for all things design and can easily lose track of time, spending countless hours at the computer immersed in creating...
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- Package Design
- Branding
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Digital Tide is a Canada-based digital marketing agency delivering customized strategies that help businesses grow online. We specialize in SEO, Google Ads, Social Media Marketing, Website Design & Development, Branding, Content Marketing, and Lead Generation. By combining creativity with data-driven...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Onwesite, A Digital Marketing Agency. We Provide Social Media Marketing, PPC, SEO, Web Design & Development, Graphic Design and Virtual Assistant Services...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Nanaimo, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
Colan Infotech is a CMMI Level 3 accredited IT services company specializing in custom software development, enterprise solutions, AI-driven applications, and digital transformation strategies. With over 15 years of industry expertise, we empower businesses with agile, scalable, and cost-effective solutions...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Digital Services
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Barrie, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
DentalRx Websites, SEO, and Automations are essential for dental owners that are looking to grow. Our solutions save time, increase revenue, and build enterprise value...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Location
- Surrey, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
MAC5 Web Design & Marketing helps clients focus their Online presence, Brand perception and Marketing efforts through Digital Media...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Web Development
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- Location
- Duncan, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We also provide AI automation for lead management and business workflows, along with targeted email marketing campaigns. Every service is supported by Patrick, our proprietary client dashboard and 32-app operating system, designed to streamline reporting, communication, and growth...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Original Fire Creative Studio is a full service creative studio based in Victoria, British Columbia providing digital design and marketing solutions to set your brand apart and support your success...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Victoria, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Comvert Marketing is a Creative Studio centered on design, committed to delivering genuine experiences for our clients and their audience. We firmly believe that outstanding design and marketing effectively convey your distinctive value proposition in a manner that deeply connects with your ideal target...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Kitchener, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are Oi Marketing, a team based in Surrey and Vancouver, BC. Since 2018, we have been helping businesses across the Fraser Valley and beyond with custom web design, SEO, digital ads, and branding. We believe in a collaborative, data-driven approach built on authenticity and transparent communication to...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Surrey, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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...
Top Services:
- 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
Let us take your business to new heights. With our proven SEO techniques, we ensure you stand out on Google, driving traffic, leads, and growth...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Brampton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a forward-thinking marketing agency offering social media management, digital marketing, product photography, video production, editing, and website creation. With experience across diverse industries, we provide customized solutions to help your business succeed through effective strategies and...
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- SEO
- Email Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Founded in 2018, Le Séisme is a design and web studio fueled by a passion for culture, innovation, and technology. We focus on creative direction, branding, UI/UX, and web developmentcreating thoughtful, high-impact communications that truly connect...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Montreal, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Established in 2008, we're an award winning creative agency that specializes in scaling & accelerating brands...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- High River, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $160/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We craft visuals that sell, scale, and make waves. If your brand isn't just about making noise but making an impact, you're in the right place...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Print Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Calgary Website Design offers professional and SEO-friendly web design services tailored for businesses in Calgary. From custom website development to responsive design and performance optimization, the team focuses on creating modern, high-converting websites that help businesses grow online...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Calgary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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
Ana Maria is a Colombian industrial designer and art director. She is driven by a passion for experience design and visual storytelling, bringing interdisciplinary projects to life through objects, spaces, and meaningful interactions...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Noice Marketing is a full-service marketing and digital branding agency based in Vancouver, Canada. At Noice, we specialize in developing strong brands by combining our expertise across web design, SEO, social media marketing and advertising to help you reach your goals...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Hey! My name is Mimi Sia, based in Toronto. Mimi is a strategically-minded art director and visual designer running 16 creative identities on demand...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At Crispy Marketing & Media, we really care about making our clients happy. We know that picking a digital marketing partner is an important choice. We appreciate the trust you have in us. That is why we focus on building strong connections and working together with you to reach your goals...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Edmonton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Money Wise Websites Inc is a Calgary-based web design company that builds fast, affordable websites for small businesses. Our 5-page business website package is $999 CAD currently 50% off at $499 as a launch offer. Every site is mobile-friendly, professionally designed, and built to turn visitors into...
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- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Calgary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
SEOGorillas is a one-stop marketing agency, offering SEO, web development, branding, content, and digital strategies to drive growth and boost conversions...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Hook Digital Marketing Canada is an AI-first digital marketing agency that helps businesses generate more leads, sales, and revenue through integrated marketing strategies. The agency combines advertising, SEO, content creation, web development, automation, and analytics into a unified growth system focused...
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- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Affiliate Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Port Royal, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We're a performance marketing firm with a technical edge. We help solve prickly problems tied to BigQuery, GA4 & SEO. We provide marketing solutions engineers and developers will prioritize...
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- SEO
- Big Data Analytics
- eCommerce
- Digital Marketing
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Montreal, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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
We help businesses communicate their to stand out within their market niches. We are a specialized B2B branding agency...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Business Consulting
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Montreal, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Elite Prime Business Solutions is a premier digital marketing and business growth agency serving clients across Canada and the USA since 2011. We provide high-impact SEO, custom web development, and intelligent automation designed to scale brands in an AI-driven marketplace. From local Vancouver dominance to...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- North Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
SAOMA Shopify Studio is a conversion-focused Shopify agency serving Canadian brands. We design and optimize high-performing Shopify stores that increase trust, improve user experience, and maximize sales...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- eCommerce
- CRO
- SEO
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- Location
- Montreal, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Innovative Agency Canada helps businesses grow online through custom web design, website development, SEO, branding, and digital marketing solutions...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Brampton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Kove Marketing is a digital marketing agency helping you build your business. We provide a full suite of digital solutions, including an all-in-one business management platform and AI-enabled tools to help you grow a solid business from the beginning...
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- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Cochrane, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Modern Marks Business Consultants is a Langley, BC-based consultancy helping businesses grow through strategic branding, digital marketing, SEO, and web development. We deliver tailored solutions that drive measurable results for small and medium-sized businesses...
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- Digital Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
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- Location
- Langley, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Custom Marketing helps in establishing your visual identity helps distinguish you or your product from others. has the potential to influence the hearts and minds of your potential customers. Custom Marketing I - Rosemarie Bartschak will strive to achieve a custom brand and match everything...
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- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Calgary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Marble is a boutique digital atelier in Vancouver crafting bespoke, quiet-luxury websites for premium, design-led brands twelve projects a year, each one drawn to measure...
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- Digital Services
- Design Services
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Elevate your brand with innovative and creative branding designs by Prettify Creative. Boost your business with our expert website design and development, innovative branding, and results-driven digital marketing services...
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- Logo Design
- Web Development
- Software Development
- SEO
- Web Design
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- Location
- Calgary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We are a creative studio focused on helping companies thrive through bold design, standout branding, and strategic digital solutions. Our approach is to blend creativity with strategy creating experiences that engage audiences and drive success...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Windsor, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
A video marketing company helping clients achieve their potential by providing high-quality film and photography services that showcase their vision professionally and effectively...
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- Video Production
- Branding
- Digital Services
- Creative Services
- Audio Production
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Whether you're launching a startup, modernizing an existing business, or replacing outdated processes, our team delivers custom software, mobile applications, eCommerce platforms, and cloud solutions built around your goals...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Mississauga, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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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%
- Engagement rate: 1.76%
- Growth rate: 1.07%
- CTR: 12.51%
Sources
DesignRush sustains a directory of over 30,000 agencies categorized by service category, location, expertise, and reviews. We build our database in two ways:
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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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