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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

3 Companies - Rankings updated: September 07, 2026

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  • SBO Buzz

    At SBO Buzz, we are focused on supporting small business owners. Our goal is to help businesses that don't have big budgets and want to maximize value and impact. We work with small businesses of all sizes and have expertise with franchises and medical/dental/chiro/podiatry practices...

    Top Services:

    • WordPress Website Design
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Reputation Management
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed

    SBO Buzz Services

    • WordPress Website Design
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Reputation Management
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Advertising
    • eCommerce Development
    • Digital Strategy
    • Software Development
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    • Pearle Vision Licensed Operators nationwide
    • Kumon Learning Center franchisees
    • Gardi & Haught
    • The Endorphin Effect
    • Eastside Orthopedics &Sports Medicine
    • Todays Dental of Illinois
    • Big Bend Family Eye Care
    • Spectacular Eyecare
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    SBO Buzz Reviews & Testimonials

    • Donna Hawley
      Donna Hawley owner at Maple Grove Pearle Vision
      5.0 ★

      Digital Strategy Review from Donna Hawley

      We have used this company for over 8 years and their work is spot on in every way. We rely heavily on their services, and for recommendations with new strategies. They always deliver! They're responsive and knowledgeable, and we will continue to do business with them for the foreseeable future. Highly recommend.

    • Sheryl Vazquez
      Sheryl Vazquez Broker at CSG Capital, powered by EXP Commercial
      5.0 ★

      WordPress Website Design Review from Sheryl Vazquez

      The team at SBO Buzz really came through for me! I was in the process of switching over from another website platform, to Wordpress. I did not realize I would have to redesign my website from scratch! I felt like I really messed things up! I enlisted the help of SBO Buzz, and my website looks great and does exactly what I need it to do! Including pulling over my social media sites, reviews, and integrating the call to action buttons I had incorporated. Thank you!

    • Deepak Agarwal, DMD
      Deepak Agarwal, DMD Dentist/owner at House of Smiles, PC
      5.0 ★

      Dental Review from Deepak Agarwal, DMD

      Salil has been absolutely a game changer for our practice. I fully recommend him to take your business to the next level.

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    4.6 4.6 (3)
    5.0 5.0 (7)

  • 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
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • 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
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Riverside Healthcare
    • Unlimited Play
    • Little Giant
    • Peddinghaus
    • Urban Farmer
    • PrairieView Wealth & Tax
    • People's Bank of Kankakee
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
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