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10 Most Popular Digital Marketing Agencies in Chicago Compared

Compare the 10 most popular digital marketing agencies in Chicago. The table below provides a snapshot of their hourly rates, company size, core services, and ideal clients, helping you choose the ideal partner for your needs.

Agency Name Hourly Rate Minimal Budget
Size Best for
HigherVisibility Inquire $1,000-$10,000 50 - 99 Award-winning SEO services
SmartSites $100 Inquire 100 - 249 Full-service digital marketing
Digital Silk $150 Inquire  100 - 249 End-to-end Magento SEO services
Fresh Content Society $200 $50,000 & Up  Under 49 Content-driven SEO
Verve Marketing Group $125 $1,000-$10,000 Under 49 Organic traffic audit
Embrace Your Brand $75 $1,000-$10,000 Under 49 On-page SEO
Digineutrons LLC $18 $1,000-$10,000 50 - 99 Amazon SEO
Elit-Web $30 $1,000-$10,000 100 - 249 White-label SEO
UPQODE $75 $10,000-$25,000 50 - 99 Local SEO
LinkGraph Inquire Inquire 50 - 99 Advanced SEO and link building
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  • Call Center & Lead Generation Excellence

    Select Answering Service gives you peace of mind with inbound call center solutions for live 24-hour emergency and after-hours virtual receptionist support. Free trials. No Obligation Quotes. Big Savings...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Scale your business with the best Google Ads agency on the planet!

    Solutions 8 stands as a leading Google Ads agency nationally, recognized among the top 10 agencies by expertise.com and acknowledged as a Digital Marketer Certified Partner. Specializing in advanced, tactical management of Google Ads, Solutions 8 has played a pivotal role in facilitating the growth and...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Connect + Protect

    Resolute is a global agency specializing in paid media, performance marketing and measurement...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $375/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Your stories, our designs

    Excal Design is a Chicago based branding and digital marketing agency. Our services include Branding, Web Design, SEO, Digital marketing, Experience Design and Advisory...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We work on a personal basis with clients to deliver a beautiful and modern website.

    Our mission is to provide clients with modern design and website technologies that are both memorable and lasting. We strive to make our clients happy and still maintain relationships with ones we’ve had for over a decade. We offer many services to make your business its best. Web design, graphic design...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Web Desing & SEO Agency In Chicago

    We are an experienced and passionate team of professionals that live and breathe web design and digital marketing. All our services are offered in-house and are integrated to exceed your business requirements...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Part Three is a company dedicated to solving your marketing and advertising needs including digital advertising, SEM/PPC, SEO, website design and development, graphic design and social media. While some agencies think like artists, we think as business owners. We know the bottom line is not only making sure...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • The Home of Creative That Earns.

    Praytell is a creative communications agency thats shaking things up. We believe social media, PR, and influencer marketing work best together. Rooted in strategic and creative thinking, we craft Creative That Earns whether its attention, sales, or a high five!...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Building Stronger Brands Together

    Rawcut Creative Company is not your typical agencyits a team of bold thinkers, skilled designers, and sharp strategists who turn raw ideas into powerful, unforgettable brands. With a focus on clarity, creativity, and results, Rawcut cuts through the noise to deliver work that doesnt just look goodit...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Full-Stack Performance Marketing Agency

    We are a full-stack performance marketing agency working with startups and small businesses to help them make the most of the digital marketing ecosystem using tried and tested mechanism that propel business outcomes in competitive international markets...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • The Truth Is Your Most Powerful Asset.

    Secret Fort is a place where honesty thrives. We built it to eliminate weak ideas, endless churn, and calculated answers that survive boardrooms but never connect with people. Were not here to fake it. Were here to uncover what's real...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Look Good | Get Found | Stay Connected

    Local SEO and Website Designs that drive customer traffic and a Text & Loyalty program to keep you connected with your customers...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Chicago Local SEO Experts Driving Real Business Growth

    BuizFinance Marketing Agency is a Chicago-based local SEO agency helping Chicago businesses improve online visibility and attract high-quality local leads. We focus on Chicago local search optimization, Google Business Profile management, and location-based SEO strategies that help businesses rank higher...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Our mission is to to deliver better relationships, service, and results while consistently accomplishing and exceeding our clients’ expectations. We strive to maintain a high level of professionalism in the eyes of our clients, the media, the industry and the public. And, of course, to get people talking...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • A Global Consultancy That Helps Clients Find Uncommon Growth in the Face of Disruption.

    At Prophet we help our clients grow by harnessing the collaborative power of design to bring ideas to life. Our team believes great design is the result of a multidisciplinary approach; where business strategy influences brand expression & where customer needs define new & engaging brand experiences...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Digital Solutions for Small Business

    EMPro, Ltd delivers effective digital marketing and branding services that get results for small businesses and start-ups. We are your one-stop digital marketing expert resource. Our services are designed to save you time and help you generate sales...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Envision Your Success With Digital Excellence

    We're Envisionit, a full-service digital agency. Our team combines digital marketing expertise with creative design and cutting-edge technology to drive growth and maximize your ROI. Let us help you envision your success!...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $155/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Navigating Businesses To Sustainable Growth

    Growth Naavik is an AI-powered digital marketing agency committed to helping businesses achieve sustainable and measurable growth in the digital world. By combining advanced AI technologies with data-driven marketing strategies, the company delivers end-to-end solutions including SEO, lead generation, paid...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $15/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Mobile App Experiences That Inspire

    Qodestar is a digital studio focused on building clean, high-performing mobile apps and digital experiences. We partner with startups, growing businesses, and creative teams to transform ideas into intuitive mobile solutions through thoughtful design and development...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Revolutionize Your Healthcare Practice.

    iCareBilling is a private American Healthcare IT Company that provides Insurance Credentialing, Medical Billing and other services to the healthcare industry across the United States, integrating services with any EHR, Practice Management, or Medical Billing Software...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Common Ground Advertising

    At Popskull, we believe that in today's constant white noise of advertisements and messages, it can be hard for brands to stand out. That is why our team strives to create clear strategies and campaigns capable of cutting through all the chaos...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Outstanding service custom-tailored to each and every one of our clients

    Providing web design, search engine marketing, and computer and IT support for over 20 years...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • A Blend Of Innovation + Creativity for Engaging Customer Experience

    Skies Fall leverages innovative media and influential forces to produce positive, tangible results while fostering meaningful connections...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Here We Bro Again

    Bivins Brothers Creative is a digital-first agency dedicated to helping creators turn their ideas into thriving online ecosystems. Founded by brothers Matthew and Evan Bivins, and later joined by Alison Kendrick, the team blends technical expertise with a deep passion for creativitybuilding platforms where...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Designing Brands That Connect The Dots

    Firebelly is a Chicago-based, socially conscious creative studio that specializes in strategic design, driven by its philosophy Good Design for Good Reason. The agency is known for creating brands that not only stand out but also contribute to social progress, emphasizing collaboration, empathy, and purpose...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Give Your Brand A Digital Identity People Remember

    Expert Website Solutions is a full-service digital agency providing website design, branding, e-commerce development, digital marketing, and creative design solutions for businesses of all sizes. The company helps brands establish a strong digital presence by combining strategic thinking, creative design, and...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Transform your brand through empathy-driven marketing.

    Transform your brand through empathy-driven marketing. Embrace Your Brand offers tailored content, web design, and strategy solutions to help you understand your audience deeply, cultivate meaningful connections and meet your marketing goals...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Let's Link.

    Link Creative is your digital growth partner. We are bridging the gap between complex strategies and personable brands. We aim to give our clients the resources and feeling of an in-house marketing department with the structure and approach of an agency...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Clarity For Growth When It Gets Messy

    Mabbly is a digital marketing agency and go-to-market partner that helps businesses drive real revenue through the seamless integration of strategy, sales, and marketing. Since its founding in 2013, Mabbly has built its approach around one core belief: understanding people is the key to building impactful...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Building Brand Soul

    Pivot Design is a women-led agency dedicated to creating work that breaks through and connects with audiences on an emotional level. With a focus on healthcare, the team brings a fresh, human-centered perspectivehelping brands move beyond the expected to build meaningful connections and trust...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Crafting Your Path to Iconic Success in Businesses!

    At Pinnacle Icons, were all about crafting standout design solutions led by a team of experienced professionals. We believe in professionalism, trust, and building strong connections with every client. Your success is our mission...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Website Design | Website Development | Branding | SEO | Graphic Design

    Synergy Marketing Solutions excels in custom website design and front-end user experience. We love taking on challenging projects that require full-on content strategy, thoughtful design, specialty development, and provide ongoing marketing services...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • A Full-Funnel Approach to Business Growth. Win With Us.

    At WGA, our vision extends beyond mere marketing campaigns; we aim to cultivate brands that forge deep connections and thrive alongside their clientele for years to come. Founded by Ryan Hernandez, a seasoned advertising strategist, marketing designer, and occasional weekend copywriter, along with Nazim...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Since 2008 we have been developing and marketing online.

    Chicagoweb.com is based in Lakeview Chicago focused on local and US clients for web development and ecommerce...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Unleash Your Potential

    Lunara Digital helps startups and small businesses grow through strategic marketing, compelling content, and conversion-driven campaigns tailored to your brand...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Global Company Specializing in Tech-Enabled Professional Services

    Sikich is a global company specializing in technology-enabled professional services. Now with more than 1,900 employees, it draws on a diverse portfolio of technology solutions to deliver transformative digital strategies and ranks as one of the largest CPA firms in the United States...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
  • A 360° Creative & Marketing Agency.

    Crux is a dynamic, woman-owned Creative and Marketing Agency, dedicated to sculpting brand identities and crafting engaging strategies. Specializing in interactive experiences, digital communications, and immersive environments, Crux ensures clients forge lasting connections with their target audiences...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Providing World Class Solutions For Global Growth

    We aim to become an essential part of every organizations business promotion strategy. Our commitment to this vision is driven by a three-pronged approach: Deliver, Create, Advance. We deliver innovative solutions, create impactful strategies, and advance businesses through cutting-edge digital solutions...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Building brands with bite.

    Bigmouth Creative is a purpose-driven brand and marketing agency that helps brands find their voice and amplify their impact. As a Certified B Corp, we blend strategy, design and storytelling to build brands that are as human as they are effective—helping companies and organizations do well by doing good...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Digital Solutions For Business Growth

    At Dunn Solutions Group, we provide comprehensive digital solutions to help businesses grow. Our services range from digital strategy and marketing automation to mobile app development and business consulting...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • Your Vision Our Version.

    AMG Digital Solutions LLC is a leading digital marketing agency in Chicago, specializing in innovative strategies to enhance your online presence. We offer comprehensive services including SEO, PPC advertising, social media management, content marketing, and web design. Contact us today to elevate your...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • SiteNative offers affordable web design and marketing solutions.

    SiteNative offers affordable web design and marketing solutions to help businesses and entrepreneurs to scale up with our expert team...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Unlocking The Full Potential Of Amazon.

    Cogent Solutions specializes in strategic Amazon solutions designed to drive growth and deliver lasting value to businesses. With a focus on leveraging the power of the Amazon platform, we offer tailored strategies and expert guidance to optimize performance and maximize success in the competitive e-commerce...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
  • Book Writing Service, Book Publishing

    Olympia Book Writing is a comprehensive book writing company offering services from ghostwriting to book marketing and publishing. Their expert team guides authors through every step of the process, ensuring their ideas are expertly crafted and successfully reach their target audience...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • One - Stop Shop Digital Marketing Agency.

    We specialize in videography, drone photography, video editing, social media management, SEO services, and digital marketing strategies tailored to your business needs...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Equipped For Every Good Work.

    Ruteappz is an IT consulting and software development company dedicated to creating and transforming products, services, and enterprises. Our goal is to drive business growth both today and in the future by leveraging innovative solutions and cutting-edge technology...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Empowering Innovation Driving Transformation

    With 20+ years of experience, Atvantiq has been a trusted leader in delivering innovative solutions across mobile and web application development, UI/UX Design, full-stack systems, Telecom, AI/ML, Gen AI, blockchain and crypto platforms, as well as DevOps and security-focused architectures...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $22/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000

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