Explore leading digital marketing agencies specializing in ROI-focused SEO, content marketing, social media management, paid media, and analytics. Our expert-led team has curated a selection of vetted digital marketing firms that help drive measurable B2B growth.

List of the Best Digital Marketing Companies

19,393 Companies - Rankings updated: August 20, 2026

All listed digital marketing agencies on DesignRush are assessed for industry expertise and customer testimonials to provide you with a vetted selection. Certain placements may be paid.

  • We help SMALL businesses win BIG online. When you're ready to start winning with your digital marketing give us a call and Let's Get Crackin'!...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    Location
    Green Bay, Wisconsin
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • We create digital experiences. Were Ascensor, a fearless team of expert digital designers, developers and marketers based in Leeds...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    Leeds, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • Elevate Your Digital Marketing

    Elevate Your Digital Marketing

    Go Fish Digital is a full service digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, PPC, content marketing, web design and more. We also worked with some of the international beauty brands...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • CRO
    • PPC
    • Content Marketing
    • Email Marketing
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    Location
    Raleigh , North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Full service brand communications agency with strategy and insight at the heart of what we do!...

    Top Services:

    • Content Marketing
    • eCommerce
    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Leeds, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • A passionate, full service, digital design agency with a formidable team of talented, specialist individuals!...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • PPC
    • Graphic Design
    • Public Relations
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    Location
    Manchester, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • Full service eCommerce agency specializing in Magento, SEO, Paid & Social Media!...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Email Marketing
    • PPC
    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Manchester, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • Digital Marketing Gold Coast - To grow your sales with digital marketing, we start with our ears.

    Digital Marketing Gold Coast - To grow your sales with digital marketing, we start with our ears.

    We are a young team made up of specialist digital marketing consultants, combining technical experience with marketing know-how. Headed by Joe Brown, the team at Digital Junkies have been hand picked for their passion for digital marketing and their specific expertise in a range of important areas...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Gold Coast, Australia
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We're a creative agency with big ideas. Follow us for digital, social media, design, advertising and stuff you'll like...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Nottingham, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • Making beautiful, useful things.

    Making beautiful, useful things.

    We call our approach 'Digital Craftsmanship'. It's the belief that digital experiences can be just as tactile and luxurious as material experiences. By honouring the recipient, craft and aesthetics. The creative concept, and how it speaks to the audience, is the most important aspect...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Services
    • Video Production
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    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Innovate, Connect, Succeed: The MTM Agency - Guiding Your Integrated Marketing Journey

    Innovate, Connect, Succeed: The MTM Agency - Guiding Your Integrated Marketing Journey

    At The MTM Agency, we combine speed, innovation, and integrated marketing strategies to deliver outstanding results. With a focus on strengthening emotional bonds and transforming businesses, we serve as agile business partners to fast-growing companies. Our high-caliber team brings inspired creativity and...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    Location
    Southampton, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Brandholic - India's one of the growing influencer marketing and PR agency, located in the heart of New Delhi...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Public Relations
    • Branding
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    Location
    Delhi, India
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Business Growth Starts Here

    Business Growth Starts Here

    Rocket Clicks is a progressive, ROI-focused digital marketing firm focused on achieving our partner's business goals through human-driven digital marketing strategy. We wake up everyday to be the last agency you work with...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Video Marketing
    • PPC
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    Location
    Milwaukee, Wisconsin
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Branding and Marketing solutions to scale up your business.

    Branding and Marketing solutions to scale up your business.

    INTO makes brands relevant. We combine the analytical strength of a business consultancy with the creative flair of a design, marketing, and sport marketing solutions...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    Location
    Munich, Germany
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • Expert digital teams embedded in your organisation

    Expert digital teams embedded in your organisation

    What makes us Kerv We support and celebrate diversity and inclusion. From hiring and on-boarding to development, succession, and rewards, its not only about fitting in its about belonging and belief...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Digital Services
    • Digital Marketing
    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Build The Most Of Tomorrow

    Build The Most Of Tomorrow

    RECAP insists on identifying and communicating a role for every member within the organization during the organizational development process. We strongly believe in and promote participative management...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    Location
    Cairo, Egypt
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • Making Digital Work

    Making Digital Work

    Liquid is the premier digital marketing and tech agency for medium to enterprise level firms. With teams of specialists dedicated to SEO, PPC, social media, content, design and branding services, and more. Our data-driven approach, along with the ability to consistently adapt to the dynamic landscape of...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Branding
    • SEO
    • Digital Services
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    Location
    Fogelsville, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Business to Business Telemarketing...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    • Digital Marketing
    Location
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • We are B2B Lead and Demand generation company. Your Sales Pipeline Booster!...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    Location
    Belgaum, India
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • One Stop Digital Solutions

    One Stop Digital Solutions

    Influocial Technologies Pvt Ltd is the one stop result driven digital marketing agency across India, GCC & Singapore. We are known for our results oriented mobile first technology...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
    • eCommerce
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Kozhikode, India
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $24/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Transforming Ideas into Reality

    Transforming Ideas into Reality

    We are a custom software development company helping our clients with digital transformation by solving their business challenges through our innovation and technology...

    Top Services:

    • IoT
    • Software Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • AI Development
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    Location
    Coimbatore, India
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Humantek Art is a platform where your imagination meets reality.

    Humantek Art is a platform where your imagination meets reality.

    Humantek Art is a platform where your imagination meets reality. Our focus revolves around the idea of serving robust and impeccable solutions to your needs. Our team of polished designers inserts every effort to refine the concept and portray it digitally...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Video Production
    • Graphic Design
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Smethwick, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • Design. Build. Grow.

    Design. Build. Grow.

    Digital Kangaroos is a premier web development and digital marketing agency offering bespoke designing, development and marketing solutions to businesses small and big...

    Top Services:

    • WordPress Website Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • SEO
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    Location
    Ludhiana, India
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    20 Projects Listed
  • We thrive digital marketing solutions for brand to reach their growth potential.

    We thrive digital marketing solutions for brand to reach their growth potential.

    Full-service agency help you raise awareness, sales, and leads through Digital Marketing. Specialized in Creative & Technology...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Branding
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    Jakarta, Indonesia
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Hassle Free Growth

    Hassle Free Growth

    We're your elastic growth marketing team. Grow your users and sales faster, for less with Growthcurve...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $155/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We are a techno-legal company established with a mission to help Content Owners, Films Production Houses, OTT Platforms, Broadcasters, E-Learning Platforms & Software companies protect their content thus enabling business growth...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Public Relations
    Location
    Mumbai, India
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • Choose a Different Way!

    Choose a Different Way!

    75way Technologies Pvt. Ltd. is a digital transformation and engineering company based in India, specializing in delivering innovative solutions across web, mobile, and blockchain platforms. With over 10 years of experience, the company has successfully completed more than 1,100 projects for clients...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • IoT
    • Software Development
    • AI Development
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    Location
    San Jacinto, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $29/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Crafting Timeless Wooden Eyewear with Aegean Soul

    Crafting Timeless Wooden Eyewear with Aegean Soul

    Global digital marketing agency with offices in San Francisco, Munich and Querétaro...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • eCommerce Development
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Package Design
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
  • We turn ideas into digital success

    We turn ideas into digital success

    EuraWest Technologies is a digital agency operating in Europe and the Philippines...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Plovdiv, Bulgaria
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $15/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Web Design | Mobile App Development Company India & USA

    Web Design | Mobile App Development Company India & USA

    Lemosys Infotech is a distinguished website development and web designing company serving to global clients. We provide highly professional services of the latest technology for web services to make your business more efficient and unique. We believe client service is not just a department but its a...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Indore, India
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
  • No:1 Digital Marketing Agency | Get 30X ROI with Our Digital Growth Strategy.

    No:1 Digital Marketing Agency | Get 30X ROI with Our Digital Growth Strategy.

    Outperform your potential competitors with result-oriented digital marketing services. Book a free consultation with Asia's highly-trusted digital marketing agency to acquire ROI like never before. Get guaranteed results, acquire qualified leads, and convert them into sales...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Digital Services
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    Location
    Chennai, India
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Science based SEO!

    Science based SEO!

    Science based SEO to skyrocket your traffic, leads and sales. Methods based on over 350 tests on Google...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • CRO
    Location
    Berlin, Germany
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • Your Digital Branding Partner

    Your Digital Branding Partner

    Cbra Global has immense experience in providing customized design solutions & high end digital branding for businesses belonging to various domains right from graphic designs to printing that catches eyes to developing websites that speak on behalf of your business to imprinting your brand image as you want...

    Top Services:

    • WordPress Website Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
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    Location
    Madurai, India
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    9 Projects Listed
  • SEO, SMM, PPC Services

    SEO, SMM, PPC Services

    We help you to Make Your Digital Presence across all Search Engines with SEO, SMM, PPC Services...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    Location
    Lahore, Pakistan
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • The future of digital under one roof #neverenough

    The future of digital under one roof #neverenough

    We offer multidimensional digital marketing consultancy services based on holistic marketing technologies. We give strategic consultancy for more than 45 clients and run digital operations in 15+ countries...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Media Buying
    • SEO
    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Istanbul, Turkey
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • A brainy bunch of creative-minded marketers giving brands new height everyday

    A brainy bunch of creative-minded marketers giving brands new height everyday

    Creative Digital Marketing Agency...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Digital Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Noida, India
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Tech Beyond Imagination | Best Software Development Company

    Tech Beyond Imagination | Best Software Development Company

    Netcoden is a mainstream Software Development company focuses in the arena of CRM, Mobile & Web App Development. We also offer solutions in diverse areas like Banking, Insurance , Trading system tools & plugins, Software & Financial applications, Internet/Intranet applications and e-Commerce & Integrated...

    Top Services:

    • Content Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Montreal, Canada
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • Not Your Average SEO Company

    Not Your Average SEO Company

    At Snap SEO, we believe in a holistic approach to online growth. Our expertise lies in seamlessly combining the influential elements of content marketing, PPC, and Social Media Marketing to propel businesses to new heights in the digital landscape. By harnessing the collective power of these essential...

    Top Services:

    • Content Marketing
    • Advertising
    • SEO
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Edmonton, Canada
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $55/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Smart & Creative

    Smart & Creative

    Digital agency based in Paris, France. We support corporate and brand customers in their digital strategy, through the creation of websites with optimized user experience and the implementation of efficient web marketing strategies...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • UI/UX Design
    • SEO
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Paris, France
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • You Can With KAN

    You Can With KAN

    The possibilities between what's appropriate and what's correct is clear to us. Honor, hard-work and honesty is a choice that we keep implementing in our process. We anchor your business needs to find solutions that best suits your requirements. We value our association with your needs, not to mention...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Development
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Ontario, Canada
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
  • Explore New Heights

    Explore New Heights

    ENH Media and Communication - A reputed digital agency in Dubai. At ENH we can help plan and execute your digital marketing strategy that can generate more leads, grow your business and reputation. Web strategy and development, Search Engine Optimization, Search Engine Marketing, Social media strategy and...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • The best consultancy in development of financial solutions for digital banks, Blockchain, Forex Platform, and cryptocurrencies...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Serra, Brazil
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • The Digital Wizards

    The Digital Wizards

    Webbing Stone is an innovative Digital Marketing Agency, Web Development with a regional outreach delivering services in MENA region through our sales representatives in KSA and UAE beside USA and Canada. We strive ourselves to high level of professionalism and transparency...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Social Media Marketing
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    Washington DC, Washington DC
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Logicloop is a technology services and a digital marketing company based out of India

    Logicloop is a technology services and a digital marketing company based out of India

    Growing a business is hard. We make it a whole lot easier, quicker, more predictable, less stressful and more fun, with a ruthlessly effective platform for rapidly scaling businesses...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    • Digital Services
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    Location
    Mumbai, India
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • Realatte is a premier Real Estate Marketing Agency based in Mumbai with 10+ years of experience in executing real estate campaigns. We have served 100+ builders with a vision of - Growth. Growth in terms of gaining High ROI, Sales Efficiency, Implement Marketing Automation, Optimise Conversions & Deliver...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Mumbai, India
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • Helping your business grow

    Helping your business grow

    At it'seeze, helping businesses to grow is our business. We know that having a professional website is crucial to your online success, but we also know that you've got more important things to think about like running your business...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • eCommerce
    • SEO
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Torquay, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Technology inspired through creativity. Web Design, Development & Digital Marketing Agency In UK

    Technology inspired through creativity. Web Design, Development & Digital Marketing Agency In UK

    We reinforce your brand's identity via the use of digital technology, effective marketing, communication, and design strategies implemented on the appropriate platforms. Our substantial teams' deep awareness of industry dynamics, research capabilities, broad business shrewdness, and digital intelligence set...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Web Design
    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Sh#!t hot SEO company

    Sh#!t hot SEO company

    From blue-chip companies to small businesses, we love working with clients spanning across a wide range of industries. From tech to sport, finance to travel, e-commerce to property - no niche is too niche or too competitive for us...

    Top Services:

    • Content Marketing
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Public Relations
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Create your future with us

    Create your future with us

    Savvy Creations PR is a Social media and PR agency which was created with the sole purpose of helping businesses create a strong digital footprint...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Perth, Australia
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $170/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000

Frequently Asked Questions About Digital Marketing Companies

What services do digital marketing agencies provide?

Digital marketing agencies manage businesses' online advertising efforts with the core intent of improving their online presence, raising brand awareness, improving digital visibility, and helping them close more sales.  

Their portfolio covers a variety of digital marketing services, but in general, they focus on one or a combination of the following key services: 

  • Branding
  • Search engine optimization (SEO) 
  • Paid advertising/PPC
  • Social media marketing 
  • Content marketing and content creation 
  • Email marketing
  • Analytics and reporting

The portfolio of full-service digital marketing agencies often extends to influencer marketing, conversion rate optimization (CRO), web design and development, marketing automation, mobile marketing, AIO/GEO, and event planning.  

How much do digital marketing services cost?

On average, digital marketing firms charge $5,000-$500,000 per month, while enterprise packages may reach $50,000+ per month. Overall, the final cost is determined based on the service type, number of channels, expected deliverables, market, office location, and the complexity of the request.  

In that regard, different digital marketing services entails different price: 

  • Search engine optimization (SEO): On average, $5,000-$30,000+ per project or $1,000-$6,500+ per month for continued optimization 
  • Pay-per-click (PPC) management: 10%-20% of ad spend or about $800-$9,500 per project for Google ads and other paid media, not including ad spend
  • Social media management: Usually costs $2,500-$15,000 per project or $1,000-$20,000 per month, depending on the number of channels managed
  • Google Ads management: $2,500 per project or about $365 per month 
  • Link building: Depending on outreach volume and authority targets, it goes from $10,000 per month 

When can clients expect ROI from digital marketing?

The return of investment (ROI) in digital marketing follows an S-curve where costs are high initially, followed by a period of exponential profit as the data matures. In the beginning, ROI is usually negative or neutral and businesses are paying for the setup, i.e., the research, the ideation, technical audits, and creative development. Basically, it's a learning curve period of understanding which keywords, audiences, sentiments, and channels work for the intended objectives. 

For companies seeking fast return of value, paid channels are the primary choice of medium as they provide immediate cash flow while the slower, free traffic sources like SEO are being built. On the other hand, for compounding business growth, the highest ROI usually comes from content and search engine optimization. These assets can be quite beneficial but take 6 to 12 months for sustained growth

What digital channel delivers the best ROI?

Email marketing remains the most profitable advertising medium in 2026, securing $36 to $40 on average for every $1 spent. The channel works well because the business owns the contact list and doesn't have to allocate additional resources to reach the intended audience. Here's how other digital marketing channels compare: 

Channel  Average ROI 
SEO 5:1 to 10:1
PPC (Google Ads)  2:1 to 4:1
Paid social  1.5:1 to 3:1
Content marketing 4:1 to 7:1

Standard industry performance metrics categorize a 3:1 to 5:1 (earning $3 to $5 for every dollar invested) return as an indicator for sustainable growth. A ratio under 2:1 is generally classified as underperforming, necessitating a re-evaluation of the conversion funnel. 

Notably, while a 10:1 return appears highly favorable, it actually suggests that the organization is playing it too safe and should spend more money now to obtain more customers before their competitors do.  

How much should businesses invest in digital marketing on a monthly basis?

Marketing budgets vary by industry, with some companies dedicating as little as 5% from their total revenue to over 15% across competitive verticals like eCommerce and financial services. To avoid spreading their budgets too thin, this is how businesses usually disperse their marketing budgets: 

  • 40 to 50% toward search ads: Targeting people that actively look for the product/service 
  • 20 to 30% toward social media marketing and retargeting: Remaining present among people who have already visited the site 
  • 10 to 20% toward SEO services and content: Building organic traffic that lowers average cost-per-lead (CPL) over 6 to 12 months 
  • 10 to 15% toward retention (email marketing/SMS marketing): Marketing to people who have already bought from the business as it's 5x cheaper than finding new customers 

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