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QliqQliq is a Toronto-based digital marketing agency that helps businesses improve online visibility, attract high-quality leads and increase revenue through tailored, data-driven strategies. The agency offers services including search engine optimization (SEO), pay-per-click advertising, social media...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Playbook Digital is a marketing agency based in Oakville, Ontario that specializes in Google Ads, SEO, AEO, website development, and marketing operations for service-based businesses making $1M to $10M in annual revenue...
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- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- SEO
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Oakville, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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
We build the software and automation that keep your business running and growing while you focus on what matters. Every call answered, every lead captured, every task handled...
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- AI Development
- Web Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Sherwood Park, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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
T Parker Marketing is a boutique digital marketing agency based in Mississauga that helps service businesses build consistent online presence and generate high-quality leads through SEO, Google Ads, and WordPress websites. We adapt your marketing to changing trends and technologies, including AI...
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- SEO
- WordPress Website Design
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Mississauga, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project 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
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
We Are All The Way Up Media, An Internet Marketing Company Located in Toronto and Vaughan. We Specialize in Web Design, SEO, PPC, Social Media and Content Creation...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Web Design
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- Location
- Vaughan, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
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
Peak Websites in Victoria BC provides thorough and experienced Web Design, SEO and Digital Marketing to SMBs looking to gain an edge online and elevate their online presence...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Victoria, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Origin Web Studios helps small and medium sized businesses with website design, SEO and Facebook Ad Campaigns...
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- Digital Services
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Brampton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $26/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Welcome to Avon Marketing & Media | We are a Canadian Owned & Operated digital marketing firm working in both USA and Canada. Our experience is within many different niches of digital marketing, and our goal is to understand your unique challenges and problems faced in the digital marketing world and...
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- SEO
- Digital Services
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Munalytics is a Calgary-based analytics and paid media consultancy for SMB service businesses. We run Google and Meta Ads with the measurement built underneath: GA4, Google Tag Manager, server-side tracking and conversion setup done properly, so ad spend is optimised against real data instead of platform...
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- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- CRO
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Calgary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Based in Edmonton, Alberta, ZL Social is a full-service marketing agency.We help businesses across Canada increase their revenue and brand awareness.What sets us apart from other marketing agencies is our unique combination of creative media and data-driven campaigns that help our clients...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Edmonton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
EspioLabs is the software engineering, AI R&D, creative technology, and growth marketing division of Cylix Applied Intelligence. We build custom software, intelligent applications, digital platforms, and human-centred experiences that turn new ideas and emerging technologies into real-world solution...
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- Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- AI Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Ottawa, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We at Web Swiggy offer result oriented services for all your digital needs under one roof. Our services vary from web design & development to SEO to digital marketing to mobile app development...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Brampton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Zwebra is a creative digital agency founded back in 2009 by four enthusiasts. Through the years, we've been growing steadily and now have over 25 specialists working for us in two offices in Canada and one in Ukraine...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
World Web Experts is a digital agency that helps businesses build, manage, and grow their online presence. It provides web development, design, and digital marketing services tailored to each clients goals, with emphasis on user experience, performance, and measurable results...
Top Services:
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $5/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Wide Ripples Digital Inc. is a digital marketing and web design agency offering SEO, social media, lead generation, and website solutions to help businesses grow online with impactful strategies...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Show more
- Location
- Mississauga, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Groundwork Digital is a digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, SEM and PPC services based out of Canada, but working with clients worldwide...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce
- Web Development
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Law Firm Marketing Canada is an exclusive digital marketing agency that knows the legal industry inside and out! They make sure your law firm looks great online, whether it is website design, social media posts, or a pay-per-click campaign. Plus they guarantee you'll get some ROI for the money spent - so...
Top Services:
- Content Marketing
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Branding
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- Location
- Mississauga, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
SEORepublic is a Toronto-based digital marketing agency specializing in website design, search engine optimization (SEO), and pay-per-click (PPC) advertising. Since 2008, the company has helped businesses improve their online visibility, generate leads, and grow revenue through customized digital marketing...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
AdaptAI builds custom business software for small and medium companiesthat have outgrown off-the-shelf tools. Instead of renting a CRM, aquoting app, a scheduler and an invoicing platform that never agree witheach other, you get one application built around how your businessactually runs, with...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- IT Services
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- Location
- Surrey, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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
At Digital Giants we’re committed to making your brand shine online. We ask good questions and learn everything we can about your brand and industry before we start any project. We take your customer’s perspective and build strategies customized to achieve your specific goals. We get super excited when...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Barrie, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Driven by performance marketing, KPIs, class-leading creative and building strong relationships with our partners...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
James Gaudet is a graphic designer and digital marketing expert based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Since 2014, he has been offering comprehensive branding, advertising, web design, and video solutions to small and medium-sized businesses throughout the Atlantic Canadian region...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Digital Services
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Halifax, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Premier law firm digital marketing agency offering full digital marketing services to law firms including PPC, SEO and website development...
Top Services:
- PPC
- SEO
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
What's our story?We stay on top of the latest trends without being bound by them. Our vast marketing knowledge has allowed us to branch out to markets across Canada and into the US, while remaining rooted in our community. We’re passionate, we’re pioneers, and we encourage each other’s hobbies and...
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- Graphic Design
- Advertising
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
At Marketing Planet, were on a mission to transform marketing through innovation. We use cutting-edge technology to deliver highly personalized, sustainable, and effective campaigns. With a focus on ethical data handling, real-time analytics, and seamless integration, we help our clients build lasting...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Yūgen Digital, we focus on crafting marketing and web solutions that drive measurable success for businesses of all sizes. Whether its bespoke website design, seamless site maintenance, strategic SEO, PPC campaigns, or professional branding, our goal is to help your business grow. Our B2C services...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Cranbrook, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Dynamite Design is a full-service marketing, website design and development, branding, and packaging design company in Winnipeg, Manitoba...
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- SEO
- Advertising
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Winnipeg, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Maple Media Works is a full-service digital media and marketing agency dedicated to helping brands grow with clarity and confidence. We combine creative storytelling, strategic planning, and data-driven insights to craft campaigns that truly connect...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Shopify web development and digital marketing agency in Vancouver, BC...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
- CRO
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Siteful Solutions is a full-service digital marketing agency based in Ottawa specializing in web design, SEO, Google Ads, and everything in between. Our digital marketing team provides tailor-made solutions to ensure all your needs are covered, from start to finish. Built on transparency and reliability, we...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Web Design
- CRO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Ottawa, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/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
A Canadian full-service agency dedicated to building and elevating resilient brands with lasting impact. We know the boundaries of branding inside and out, which is why we confidently push beyond them. Through bold strategies and distinctive creativity, we deliver truly exceptional results...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Barrana.ai helps service businesses in Vaughan and the Greater Toronto Area reduce repetitive work with practical, human-supervised AI automation. We connect existing CRM, email, calendar and accounting tools to streamline lead response, booking, client intake, document collection, follow-ups and invoicing...
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- AI Development
- Software Development
- CRM Consulting
- Business Consulting
- Web Design
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- Location
- Vaughan, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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
North America's premier shop for your digital marketing, website, branding and business needs!...
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- Email Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- CRO
- Advertising
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
At Straxum Technologies, we excel in offering website development and web design solutions. Our top-of-the-line developers are ready to tackle any project. Entrust us with your tasks and explore future opportunities...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Mississauga, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a full stack marketing agency. We specialise in helping businesses establish their brands, navigate new markets, uncover product-market fit, and generate high-quality leads that convert into a thriving sales pipeline...
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- Digital Services
- Video Production
- Branding
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Most people wont buy the first time they see you. That's why My Ads Team helps businesses stay top of mind with the right audience. We use SEO, PPC, AI, and automation to build that all-important know, like, trust factor so when people are ready to buy, they think of you first. Whether its lead generation...
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- Business Consulting
- AI Development
- AEO
- SEO
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Halifax, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
852 Tangram is a multidisciplinary creative collective based in Canada, specializing in branding, design, digital content, and marketing for purpose-driven businesses and organizations. Inspired by Hong Kong roots and collaborative creativity, the studio works with social enterprises, B Corps, cultural...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Video Production
- Print Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Attribute Media is a Toronto-based digital marketing agency helping businesses grow through SEO, GEO, paid advertising, web development, conversion design, content, and branding. The agency has worked in digital marketing since 2004 and supports businesses across Toronto, Canada, and the USA. Attribute Media...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Snap SEO, we believe in a holistic approach to online growth. Our expertise lies in seamlessly combining the influential elements of content marketing, PPC, and Social Media Marketing to propel businesses to new heights in the digital landscape. By harnessing the collective power of these essential...
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- Content Marketing
- Advertising
- SEO
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Edmonton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
SEO Services in Canada creates a digital marketing solution for our customers that are tailored to meet their business goals. For search engine optimization in Canada that ensures you maximum satisfaction and ROI, reach out to our SEO agency...
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- Design Services
- Digital Services
- CRO
- Affiliate Marketing
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- Location
- Edmonton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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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%
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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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