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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

6 Companies - Rankings updated: August 24, 2026

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  • ForeFront Web

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    Google Premier Partner - Conversion digital marketing since 2001

    Forefront Web is an SEO-first digital marketing agency with 24 years of experience offering SEO, PPC, web design, content marketing, branding, social media, and eCommerce services. It has a track record of boosting client leads by 93% or more without increasing ad spend...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed

    ForeFront Web Services

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Content Marketing
    • Web Development
    • CRO
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • eCommerce Development
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    • Honda of America
    • Orthopedic One
    • Columbus Recreation and Parks
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    ForeFront Web Reviews & Testimonials

    • Madison Shaheen
      Madison Shaheen Senior Manager of Communications and Marketing at Western Reserve Land Conservancy
      5.0 ★

      Web Development Review from Madison Shaheen

      I worked with Forefront to redesign my nonprofits website and had an amazing experience. They were professional, creative, easy to work with.. I could go on and on. Our website looks amazing and is exactly what we were hoping for. I worked closely with Nick during the process and could not speak more highly of him. Since our redesign project completed, we now use Forefront for our website maintenance and that has also been just a flawless experience. Anytime I run into a problem Phill helps me in a timely manner and is so helpful. Can't recommend Forefront enough!

    • Tracy Brockman
      Tracy Brockman Associate Director of Information Technology at Pontifical College Josephinum
      5.0 ★

      Web Development Review from Tracy Brockman

      We had our business website done by Forefront and they were all wonderful to work with. Nick and Deanna were there for us every step of the way and through every change of mind we had. If you are looking for a website developing company who listens and takes the time to understand the needs and functionality of a new website, this is your team!

    • Dee Holleran
      Dee Holleran Director, Mission Advancement and Communications at Dominican Sisters of Peace
      5.0 ★

      Web Development Review from Dee Holleran

      Our work with Nick Aiello has been terrific. The entire team has been patient, helpful, and innovative in their ideas and execution!

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    4.9 4.9 (18)
    4.9 4.9 (55)

  • The Motion Agency

    THE Results-Driven Brand Growth Agency

    Full-service. Independently owned. WBE-certified. We accelerate growth for our clients' brands and businesses by designing and executing smart, data-driven creative campaigns, marketing strategies, and consumer experiences that will help you achieve and surpass your business growth goals faster...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed

    The Motion Agency Services

    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • Public Relations
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Services
    • Advertising
    • Creative Services
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
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    • Tractor Supply Co.
    • Whirlpool Corporation
    • Myriad Genetics
    • The Home Depot
    • Rheem Manufacturing
    • Boys & Girls Clubs of America
    • Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH
    • Chamberlain
    • Feld Entertainment
    • Loyola Medicine
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    The Motion Agency Reviews & Testimonials

    • Rebecca Zeni
      Rebecca Zeni Owner at SciMath Education
      5.0 ★

      Digital Marketing Review from Rebecca Zeni

      I had a great experience working with Kim at Motion PR. I am a small business so she was able to tailor her expertise to my needs. I would highly recommend her.

    • Paul Litardo
      Paul Litardo Owner at Undisclosed
      5.0 ★

      Digital Marketing Review from Paul Litardo

      Motion PR has a great staff and a great leader in Kim Eberl. My experience the past several months have been great. I recommend Motion PR to everyone.

    • Rita Dragonette
      Rita Dragonette CEO at Undisclosed
      5.0 ★

      Digital Marketing Review from Rita Dragonette

      I've had the pleasure of working with Motion as both colleague and client. As a colleague I was referred to them for a number of my CEO clients. The high-level coverage they were able to secure was very instrumental in significantly raising the profile of those clients and helping them attract the opportunities they were after. As a client, Motion was able to quickly and innovatively operationalize a successful social giving program to fund a scholarship I started as part of the launch for my new novel. The response was terrific for book awareness and quickly became fully funded. The agency is highly responsive, the staff skilled and engaging. Terrific client service.

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    4.6 4.6 (3)
    5.0 5.0 (5)

  • 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...

    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)

  • Anomali by Design

    We Connect With People.

    Strategic UX and design. Bespoke, multi-platform programs. Connection and engagement. Authentic storytelling and public relations. Leveraging our experience, humility, and values, Anomali by Design connects with peoplewherever they're at, agnostic of circumstance...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $180/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed

    Anomali by Design Services

    • Design Services
    • Product Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • eCommerce Development
    • Event Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Strategy
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    • Dearborn Denim
    • Harman
    • HEX x Jim Lee
    • Universal Gaming Group
    • All Remnants
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  • The Charles Group

    Taking Flagship Brands From Basic To Brilliant

    Based in New York City, THE CHARLES was founded by sibling duo, Aaron Edwards and Samantha Edwards in 2011. Driven by their respective passion for culture, creativity, strategy, finance and technology, they sought to create a digital-first agency that would do things differently...

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $235/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000

    The Charles Group Services

    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Video Production
    • Graphic Design
    • Media Buying
    • Advertising
    • Email Marketing
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    • HP
    • Aveda
    • Birkenstock
    • Cartier
    • Mackage
    • Corcoran
    • Chicos
    • Russell Athletic
    • Casa Dragones
    • IBM
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  • Praytell

    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

    Praytell Services

    • Public Relations
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Reputation Management
    • Digital Strategy
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Marketing
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    • Under Armour
    • Clairol
    • Electrify America
    • Destination Canada
    • Air New Zealand
    • Fender
    • New Orleans & Company
    • Peet's Coffee
    • Goose Island
    • On the Rocks
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Praytell Reviews & Testimonials

    • Brandon Breach
      Brandon Breach Review from Google
      5.0 ★

      Brandon Breach's Review Sourced from Google

      Olivia was fantastic to collaborate with on a project! Look forward to working with these guys again.

    • A R
      A R Review from Google
      1.0 ★

      A R's Review Sourced from Google

      Horrible place. The owner is classless, disrespectful and tacky. Do not go to this agency. If I were to rate zero stars I would.

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    3.7 3.7 (3)

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