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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 NameHourly RateSizeBest For
SmartSites$100/hr100 - 249Digital Marketing Services
SearchbloomInquireUnder 49SEO and PPC Marketing
HigherVisibilityInquire50 - 99SEO, Paid Media, Website Design
Disruptive AdvertisingInquire100 - 249PPC & Digital Marketing
JumpFlyInquire50 - 99Digital Marketing
Ruckus$175/hr50 - 99Full-Service Agency
Rankings$199/hrUnder 49Law Firm SEO
STAN VENTURES$100/hr500 - 999Link-Building Services
97 Switch$150/hrUnder 49Marketing & Web Design
Digital Silk$150/hr100 - 249Digital Experiences

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  • ForeFront Web

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.

    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...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Content Marketing
    • Web Development
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    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
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    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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  • 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...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • Public Relations
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • 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
  • 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...

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Product Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $180/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • 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...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $235/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • 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!...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Reputation Management
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000

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