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cHaus Marketing is a full-service digital marketing agency helping businesses build stronger brands and connect with their audiences. We bring strategy, web design, SEO, graphic design, social media and digital marketing together under one roof, with a personable, collaborative approach that keeps clients...
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- Digital Services
- Design Services
- Branding
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Midland, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $115/hr
Social Media 55 is an award-winning full-service digital marketing and social media agency established in 2014...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Montreal, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 24 Projects Listed
Potens Digital is a premium client-centric digital marketing agency that offers the best of trending marketing solutions, such as SEO, pay-per-click, social media, and customized campaigns for brand interaction. At Potens Digital, we pride ourselves on being adaptive and innovation-driven, ensuring that all...
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- Digital Services
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Vaughan, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
Netclues, a top legal technology company, offers innovative document management solutions for law firms, ensuring environmental responsibility, ease of access, enhanced productivity through better software integration, and 24/7 availability with secure, scalable cloud-based storage...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Mississauga, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Digitally Marketed is a top-tier digital marketing agency with a solid ten-year track record in transforming digital landscapes. Renowned for innovative website optimization and conversion strategies, Digitally Marketed has propelled numerous businesses to unprecedented heights. Our expertise in social media...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- CRO
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- Location
- Mississauga, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
Complicity is at the heart of the relationships we build with our business partners and collaborators. By taking care of our clients, we take their reality into account and help them achieve their business goals. We foster long-term relationships by sharing successes together, having open and genuine...
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- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
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- Location
- Brossard, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
The Status Bureau is a boutique digital marketing agency based in Vancouver that delivers SEO, PPC, analytics, and AI-optimized campaigns with transparency and technical expertise...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- CRO
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Marketing is the art of connecting the right audience with the right message, turning interest into action through strategy, creativity, and data-driven insights.Marketing is the art of connecting the right audience with right message, turning interest into action through strategy, creativity, and...
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- Digital Marketing
- Location
- Coquitlam, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Imagine your business owning its brand category. Some of the best films are 30-second trailers. Beautiful Calf is a boutique and digital marketing agency with an international film & TV division. We brand your business by applying the same sales and story techniques to film and marketing. Our marketing team...
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- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Audio Production
- Video Production
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- Location
- Moncton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Limitless Brand Evolution...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Development
- Web Design
- PPC
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- Location
- Montreal, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Merged Media is the result of a collaboration between two industry-leading agencies. We cover all the bases as your all in one stop digital marketing agency including Social Media Marketing, SEO, SEM plus website optimization...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Location
- Guelph, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Since 2017, X Times More has been delivering state-of-the-art web design and cutting-edge digital solutions to businesses worldwide. Our innovative approach enhances online presence and drives global success, ensuring our clients stay ahead in the competitive digital landscape...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Location
- Hamilton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
From stunning web design to cutting-edge marketing strategies, Digital Arkitechs is your go-to partner for all things digital...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Kitchener, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
We play to our strengths as a team of experts. We use our strengths to our advantages, and we believe we will never stop learning. We use a balanced team of designers, strategists, creatives, and analytical thinkers to build up well-rounded successful strategies, campaigns, and reach the goals of our clients...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Victoria, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $130/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are Analiize, a marketing crew who's really good at digital and performance marketing. No fluff, no guessworkjust smart strategies that drive growth. Whether its social media, SEO, paid ads, or web design (like this one), we simplify the complex and deliver results you can see...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- SEO
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Established in 2003, we have been successfully providing web design, SEO and digital marketing services to small and medium-sized businesses. Many of our clients have been with us for 10 years or more and we've watched their businesses flourish online...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Mississauga, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Cardigan, PEI web design agency building fast, mobile-first websites with local SEO and Google Ads for Island small businesses since 2009. Plans from $49/mo...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Cardigan, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Discover why ChannelPro is ranked among the best SEO companies in Ahmedabad. We offer results-driven SEO strategies, expert digital marketing, and tailored solutions to grow your online presence...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Location
- Kitchener, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Imagine never having to worry about your website becoming old and out of date, being hacked, getting ignored by Google or disappearing into darkness. No more frantic calling around to web agencies to see who has time to help you. Your site is just taken care of...
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- Web Design
- Managed Services
- WordPress Website Design
- AI Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Saanich, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Inventriks represents a client-centric digital agency that excels in various facets of digital innovation. Our core expertise spans across a spectrum of services, including robust web development, dynamic eCommerce solutions, cutting-edge app development, and strategic online marketing initiatives. At the...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Surrey, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Front Page SEO is a distinguished digital marketing agency specializing in comprehensive web design and search engine optimization services. Our extensive offerings extend beyond these core services to encompass pay-per-click ad management, optimization strategies, social media management and marketing, as...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Location
- Nanaimo, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Firefly CMO puts a senior marketing leader inside founder-led hospitality groups and small businesses in Toronto and NYC — one accountable owner for strategy, budget, channels, and vendors, one or two days a week. Led by Saad Afsar (40+ brands, with enterprise experience at Unilever and Samsung), every...
Top Services:
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
- Business Consulting
- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Syntri Labs is a boutique marketing agency in Calgary that works with owner-led local businesses: contractors and renovators, home services, auto shops, restaurants, beauty and wellness studios, and professional firms. We take over the whole marketing system rather than a single channel: social media...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Calgary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Digital Hive Solutions transforms brands with innovative marketing and IT strategies. With affordability, timely delivery, and a client-first approach, we prioritize continuous communication to ensure success. Our expert team blends creativity and technology to bring your brand to life and drive your business...
Top Services:
- Branding
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Calgary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Meis agency create brands based on uniqueness. Our mission is to give a voice to all those who have something meaningful to say about themselves...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
- Print Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Bigbuda is a CRO-first digital agency in Santiago, Chile and Toronto. Since 2010 we help 2,000+ brands sell more from the traffic they already have: CRO, UX, web design & development (Webflow, Shopify), SEO/AEO/GEO and marketing. 265+ five-star Google reviews...
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- CRO
- SEO
- AEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Vaughan, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
In the digital world, there are no borders. In order to thrive online, one must understand communities beyond their physical location. More than half of social interaction is now digital and we find ourselves identifying with the niche that reflects our personal values...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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
Better online visibility is possible.Sometimes, good things come easy. All you have to do is to make wise choices...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- SEO
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
75way Technologies is a technology-driven software development company helping startups and enterprises build smart, scalable digital solutions. We specialize in AI Agent Development services, IoT Development, Blockchain, Web & mobile App development services in USA...
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- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- IoT
- Software Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Waterloo, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $29/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
With over 10 years of experience, Linkbuffer Studios and Research Labs Ltd. has partnered with more than 30 local and global brands across 7+ industries, including physiotherapy, law, real estate, auto detailing, printing and restaurants & pubs. From small startups to growing enterprises, we've had the...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Edmonton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
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
Composir Studios is a creative digital agency based in Alberta that specializes in crafting remarkable web experiences, developing cutting-edge web and mobile apps, and driving digital marketing strategies to fuel growth. Our passion lies in turning ideas into extraordinary digital realities, ensuring brands...
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- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Edmonton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Toronto-based agency specializing in AI-powered marketing automation, professional video and podcast production, SEO, and custom web design. We help businesses grow with data-driven strategies, marketing automation workflows, AI receptionist solutions, and compelling visual content. Founded in 2024, we...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Audio Production
- Digital Marketing
- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Mobile App Development Company Helping Your Business Increase Sales, Customer Loyalty and Repeat Customers By Developing Your Own Branded Mobile App!...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Mobile App Development
- Location
- Barrie, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Brandspot Inc. is a full-service marketing agency helping brands stand out and grow with purpose. From strategy and branding to digital ads, content, and web design we craft custom marketing solutions that drive real results. Were not just another agency; were your hands on partner for smart, creative, and...
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- Digital Services
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Ottawa, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
MtoM Création is a creative company founded in 2017 by Lisa Tchomlek. We specialize in creating websites and the development of digital strategy. Based in Montreal, we work with Montreal and Quebec...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Montreal, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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
Casa Media House Inc. is a Toronto-headquartered digital marketing, web development and automation agency serving Canada and the United States. Services include SEO, local SEO, Google and Meta Ads, social media, web development, CRM, marketing automation and white-label agency fulfillment...
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- SEO
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Web6 Solutions helps businesses grow through smart web development, custom applications, and performance-driven digital marketing. We focus on building fast, secure, and user-friendly websites that convert visitors into customers. From startups to established brands, our team delivers tailored solutions...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We offer a one-stop-shop for those who require a website. In addition to creating an outstanding website, we also handle the website's technical setup and maintenance, allowing business proprietors and bloggers like yourself to concentrate on more important matters...
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- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Hamilton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Business growth starts with being visible in the spaces where your ideal client is looking, so I build websites for local business, strategically designed for modern marketing. From on page optimization to beefing up your Google Business Profile and Ads campaign creation, I help you build both the plan and...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Airdrie, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Yannis Fernandes is a versatile designer focused on creating brand identities, marketing assets, and impactful visual experiences...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Branding
- Product Design
- Digital Marketing
- Package Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Astha Technology Solutions is a digital marketing agency founded in 2008 with 18+ years of experience and 1,200+ clients served. Our 30+ experts deliver SEO, PPC, Social Media, Content, Lead Generation, CRO, Email Marketing, Automation, & Web Development, focused on measurable growth...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Ottawa, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
As an artistic director and creator, Catherine has led numerous large-scale, high-profile projects. With nearly 30 years of experience across multiple agenciesincluding one where she was a partnershe has earned more than fifteen national and international creative awards, both individually and as part of a...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Advertising
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Québec City, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- 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...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Edmonton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
R9 Digital Marketing and Consulting is here to help with your digital needs. From creating Facebook ad campaigns, Google search campaigns, SEO, building a website that works on the front end and back end, we are here for you...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Brampton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Latin Launch combines AI technology with proven digital marketing strategy to help businesses rank higher, convert faster, and scale smarter. Based in Vancouver, we specialize in SEO, Google Ads, and Meta Ads, empowering brands to dominate search and social with efficient, high-impact campaigns...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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...
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- 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
With combined 25 years experience in the industry, the team and MainMenus are able to provide a greater online presence for local restaurants through Web Design, Online Ordering and Digital Advertising...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- 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%
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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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