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10 Most Popular Digital Marketing Agencies in Illinois Compared

Compare the 10 most popular digital marketing agencies in Illinois. Use the table below to get a quick overview of their hourly rates, company size, and best-fit clients to help you find the perfect partner for your needs.

Agency Name Hourly Rate Size Best For
SmartSites $100/hr 100 - 249 Digital Marketing Services
Searchbloom Inquire Under 49 SEO and PPC Marketing
HigherVisibility Inquire 50 - 99 SEO, Paid Media, Website Design
Disruptive Advertising Inquire 100 - 249 PPC & Digital Marketing
JumpFly Inquire 50 - 99 Digital Marketing
Ruckus $175/hr 50 - 99 Full-Service Agency
Rankings $199/hr Under 49 Law Firm SEO
STAN VENTURES $100/hr 500 - 999 Link-Building Services
97 Switch $150/hr Under 49 Marketing & Web Design
Digital Silk $150/hr 100 - 249 Digital Experiences

Best Illinois Digital Marketing Company Rankings

4 Companies - Rankings updated: September 07, 2026

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  • 120/80

    Data Powered Paid Media Agency

    120/80 is a Data-Driven PPC Management agency specializing in a broad range of solutions that drive leads and conversions...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • CRO
    • Digital Marketing
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000

    120/80 Services

    • PPC
    • CRO
    • Digital Marketing
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    • SellerChamp
    • Amply
    • SR Advisors
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    120/80 Reviews & Testimonials

    • Bonner Morren, DDS
      Bonner Morren, DDS Founder/Dentist at Austin Dental Company
      5.0 ★

      PPC Review from Bonner Morren, DDS

      The team demonstrated exceptional knowledge of healthcare PPC strategies and ensured compliance with advertising regulations.

    • Keith White
      Keith White Dentist, Entrepreneur, Founder, CEO at HelpBook
      5.0 ★

      Google Ads Review from Keith White

      They possess a thorough understanding of our business objectives. And we are truly impressed by their promptness in addressing our needs.

    • Richard Maxwell
      Richard Maxwell Urgent Care Epic Credential Trainer at Health Data Movers
      5.0 ★

      PPC Review from Richard Maxwell

      This company demonstrated an impressive level of expertise and commitment to our project, our PPC ads have been running way more efficiently.

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    4.9 4.9 (31)

  • GMCI

    Working to rid the world of bad design, one job at a time.

    GMCI Creative is a full-service digital, print, web, video and experiental marketing and design agency that has been in Chicagoland since 1991. GMCI is a Certified Woman Owned Business. DUNS # 114578276. Cage ID 8FAF3...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Development
    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Services
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    Location
    Elgin, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed

    GMCI Services

    • Branding
    • Web Development
    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Services
    • Video Production
    • Web Design
    • PPC
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    • United States Census
    • Mid America Corp
    • Balanced Environments, Inc.
    • Coca-Cola
    • Major League Baseball
    • School District U-46
    • Doctors of Physical Therapy
    • Brittain's Oil Express
    • Midwest Groundcovers
    • Judson University
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    GMCI Reviews & Testimonials

    • Gayle Kruckenberg
      Gayle Kruckenberg Sales Director at Balanced Environments, Inc.
      5.0 ★

      Web Development Review from Gayle Kruckenberg

      Gilmore Marketing Concepts, Inc. has been a phenomenal asset to our company growth and brand awareness. From a full web site redesign to print work, digital marketing conception and creation as well as full picture marketing management we have been extremely pleased. We have experienced individual attention, speedy service and top notch creativity. They understand how to work with our team as well as our corporate branding.

    • Gayle Kruckenberg
      Gayle Kruckenberg Review from Google
      5.0 ★

      Gayle Kruckenberg's Review Sourced from Google

      Gilmore Marketing Concepts, Inc. has been a phenomenal asset to our company growth and brand awareness. From a full web site redesign to print work, digital marketing conception and creation as well as full picture marketing management we have been extremely pleased. We have experienced individual attention, speedy service and top notch creativity. They understand how to work with our team as well as our corporate branding.

    • Len
      Len Review from Google
      5.0 ★

      Len's Review Sourced from Google

      So happy our company chose Gilmore Marketing for our marketing needs. The Gilmore team is so easy to work with, they have a magnificent imagination and vision to create stellar marketing products. I highly recommend.

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    4.3 4.3 (1)
    5.0 5.0 (6)

  • Pathfinder

    Strategic Storytelling

    A full-service creative & marketing agency with a mission to provide strategic storytelling to our clients. Our inventive business services and pioneering campaigns help organizations find their own path and carry out their vision. Pathfinder is breaking the rules and creating new ones to help your business...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Development
    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
    • Email Marketing
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    Location
    Kankakee, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000

    Pathfinder Services

    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Development
    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
    • Email Marketing
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    • Riverside Healthcare
    • Unlimited Play
    • Little Giant
    • Peddinghaus
    • Urban Farmer
    • PrairieView Wealth & Tax
    • People's Bank of Kankakee
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  • 530 Expert

    Digital Marketing That Turns Heads, Clicks, And Converts

    We are the digital partners for small businesses in the US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Specializing in expert SEO, AI-powered marketing, and performance optimization, we help you achieve real, measurable growth...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
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    Location
    Buffalo Grove, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed

    530 Expert Services

    • SEO
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • CRO
    • Email Marketing
    • AI Development
    • Managed Services
    • Digital Marketing
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • La Cabra Mexican Restaurants
    • Polycycl
    • Thermadyne
    • Deltron
    • US Shipping Consultants
    • SNA Power Engineering
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
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