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  • Pure & Simple Marketing For Small Businesses

    Pure & Simple Marketing For Small Businesses

    Unsalted Innovations is a digital marketing and AI visibility consulting firm based in Knoxville, Tennessee. Founded by Brianna Sybesma, the company helps small businesses improve how they appear in AI-powered search platforms such as ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, Gemini, and Perplexity. Search includes...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • AI Development
    • AEO
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Knoxville, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Growing Businesses Tangibly & Profitably

    Growing Businesses Tangibly & Profitably

    This is a time of great opportunity, but also great complexity. We demystify digital marketing for small and medium businesses and provide logical, intentional strategy for success with our unique Bullseye Marketing Method. We invest in you long before you invest in us. Please join one of our free...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Digital Strategy
    • Email Marketing
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Franklin, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $45/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Experience the Twinfluence.

    Experience the Twinfluence.

    Twin Flame Creative Agency specializes in video production, creative marketing, and design. We ignite your digital media presence by crafting compelling narratives that resonate with your audience. Let us help you tell your story with creativity and impact...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Digital Marketing
    • Video Production
    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Nashville, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • we treat everyone like a client, not an account.

    we treat everyone like a client, not an account.

    Digital Engage offers businesses of all sizes the marketing help they need. We offer very competitive rates, provide great results, and communicate with our clients. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation on what we can do to help you reach your goal...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • SEO
    • WordPress Website Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Johnson City, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Custom Software That Works In The Real World

    Custom Software That Works In The Real World

    SoftDoes builds custom software, AI, and web applications for mid-market companies that need enterprise-grade results without the overhead of an in-house team. U.S.-based leadership. Full IP ownership. No lock-in...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Nashville, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Designed To Chage Lives

    Designed To Chage Lives

    Epic Life Creative, an agency in Franklin, Tennessee, has spent 20+ years doing one thing: helping churches, ministries, and nonprofits get found, look credible, and grow their mission. The 11-person team handles everything under one partnership: custom WordPress websites, SEO, Answer Engine Optimization for...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Print Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Franklin, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $85/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Elevate Your Brand.

    Elevate Your Brand.

    We prove ourselves with developing long-term partnerships with small businesses, large corporations, and people we believe in...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Advertising
    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Nashville, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $90/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    9 Projects Listed
  • Streamline Success with Expert Digital Solutions.

    Streamline Success with Expert Digital Solutions.

    McMedia Digital provides tailored digital marketing solutions designed for busy business owners, allowing them to focus on running their businesses while McMedia optimizes their online presence. With over 14 years of experience, McMedia is a trusted partner across various industries...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • Email Marketing
    Location
    Goodlettsville, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • SmartSites

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.AI LeaderRecognized for strong visibility across AI-powered search and answer engines.
    Think Web. Think Smart. Partner With the #1 Rated Digital Marketing Agency.

    Think Web. Think Smart. Partner With the #1 Rated Digital Marketing Agency.

    SmartSites coordinates SEO, PPC, web design, email, and social media into a single strategy. Generating $100M+ in revenue across 1,000+ businesses, it is best for brands seeking a full-service digital strategy agency with proven multi-channel execution...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Email Marketing
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    Location
    Nashville, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Social Media & Paid Ads That Turn Followers Into Customers Not Just Vanity Metrics

    Social Media & Paid Ads That Turn Followers Into Customers Not Just Vanity Metrics

    VAW Media is a small (team of 3) full-service social media & paid advertising agency building strategy-first systems for real growth not vanity metrics. We manage organic content, Meta & Google Ads, and lead generation for businesses nationwide, turning followers and clicks into paying customers...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Video Marketing
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    Location
    Brentwood, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Motion. Design. Strategy

    Motion. Design. Strategy

    We are a quick-thinking design firm with headquarters in Nashville. Our areas of expertise include motion, design, branding, and strategic planning...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Nashville, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • Mojo Media

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.
    Turn Your Website Into a Sales Machine

    Turn Your Website Into a Sales Machine

    Mojo Media places web design and development at the center of its digital strategy and pairs it with SEO, GEO/AI search optimization, conversion-focused copywriting, and branding. As a result, it has helped clients reduce bounce rates by 57% and increase conversion rates by 3x and YoY traffic by 61%...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Logo Design
    • Web Development
    • Branding
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    Location
    Nashville, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $110/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    29 Projects Listed
  • Building Repeatable Growth For DTC Brands

    Building Repeatable Growth For DTC Brands

    High Beam Marketing is built to partner with your team's marketers to deploy a digital strategy that works. Stop suffering from "random acts of marketing" and put a plan in place to drive your business forward...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Media Buying
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Spring Hill, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We help businesses grow through custom website design, digital marketing, AI solutions, Local SEO, paid advertising, and managed IT services. Every strategy is built around measurable results, long term growth, and a client first approach that turns ideas into revenue...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
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    Location
    Collierville, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $123/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Digital Marketing that actually works.

    Digital Marketing that actually works.

    Welcome to Blacklight Group! Tired of digital marketing that doesnt deliver? We get it. Our fresh, data-driven approach turns your frustrations into wins with eye-catching web design, impactful social media, and campaigns that truly engage. Were all about clear communication, transparancy, smart strategies...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Video Production
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Nashville, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We're a talented crew of design, web, & marketing misfits dedicated to making your brand our mission thru every takeoff & landing. We provide our clients with custom web design and development, internet marketing, branding strategy, social media, simple content management software, & much more...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Memphis, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
  • Integrated Marketing for Sustainable and Purpose-Filled Brands since 2008.

    Integrated Marketing for Sustainable and Purpose-Filled Brands since 2008.

    Envolve Strategies began in 2008 as a pure bred agency rooted in sustainability, conservation and the environment. Our core DNA remains, but we now also serve a host of clients who do good every day in healthcare, wellness, technology, community development, tourism/travel and more...

    Top Services:

    • Content Marketing
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Nashville, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $140/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • You Don't Want a Website. You Want an Outcome.

    You Don't Want a Website. You Want an Outcome.

    Big Picture Web Design helps service-based businesses figure out the root causes to their online challenges, what their prospects value most, revealing your actual needs and opportunities. Then create better solutions that connect with the audience...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Web Design
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Spring Hill, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $140/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Inspire to Grow

    Adspire Creative Group is Nashville's top 10 video production and marketing agency...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Nashville, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $145/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Crafting comprehensive and effective PPC campaigns

    Crafting comprehensive and effective PPC campaigns

    Rob Bettis specializes in elevating eCommerce retailers who have a passion for quality craftsmanship. From hammers and nails to pixels and code; our team of experts is dedicated to helping these boutique brands build bigger and better businesses online with PPC advertising. We put customer well-being first as...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • Digital Strategy
    Location
    Chattanooga, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Look great online

    Look great online

    Let's get your Trucking & Logistics Company moving! Here at Hometown Logistics, we're focused on helping you expand and reach new heights. We customize Branding, Online Marketing, Website Design - all of it tailored to meet your budget. Plus our Recruiting Software makes hiring quick and easy for everybody...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Web Design
    • SEO
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Knoxville, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Paving the Path for Success

    Paving the Path for Success

    Izell Marketing Group provides digital marketing consultation for businesses with big ideas and limited budgets. We develop an effective and low-cost strategy to scale by identifying online marketing opportunities and assessing their potential...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Chattanooga, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Digital Strategies for eCommerce & Entertainment

    Digital Strategies for eCommerce & Entertainment

    Digital marketing for brands in entertainment and online retail. We are experts at creating long-term inbound marketing plans for specialized brands using a clever combination of original content creation, web design, market research, and advertising...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Video Production
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    Location
    Nashville, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Where Inspiration and Execution Meet For Remarkable Outcome

    Where Inspiration and Execution Meet For Remarkable Outcome

    Bujou Studios is an innovative hub for the modern-day marketer, igniting brands with creative solutions that range from advertising to design. Our talented team of strategists and professionals provide vibrant ideas to help your business reach its full potential...

    Top Services:

    • Content Marketing
    • CRO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
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    Location
    Nashville, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Great Experience. Amazing Results.

    Great Experience. Amazing Results.

    At LSM, we understand that success is built from providing a great online experience for customers. As the 2018 Google Premier Partner winner for 'Growing Businesses Online,' we know how to drive profitable results by creating user-friendly websites. We are also adept in launching scalable advertising...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • PPC
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    Location
    Brentwood, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
  • Get a Supercharged Brand Growth Experience

    Get a Supercharged Brand Growth Experience

    GRO Marketing is a one-stop shop for marketing needs, from digital to creative services. Our clients encompass both local and national businesses in 105 US markets focused on student housing, healthcare, retail e-commerce and entertainment industries...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • PPC
    • SEO
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    Location
    Nashville, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Leading Your Business to Success

    Leading Your Business to Success

    Lead your business to success with the help of Adelsberger Marketing! Our comprehensive digital marketing services - including websites, videography, photography, social media campaigns and more - can boost your online presence. Take control now by booking a free consultation call with us today and get ready...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Email Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Video Production
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    Location
    Jackson, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Digital Silk

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.AI LeaderRecognized for strong visibility across AI-powered search and answer engines.
    Growing Brands Online

    Growing Brands Online

    Digital Silk delivers KPI-focused, data-backed strategies to drive measurable, sustainable growth for clients like Sony and IBM. With expertise in SEO, PPC, branding, web design, and development, the top digital strategy company has gained multiple recognitions, including the IMA, W3, and Telly Awards...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Nashville, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Portfolios Count
    42 Projects Listed
  • The Bureau Of Small Projects

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.
    Big Brand Experience Put to Work for Small Business, Nonprofits and Startups

    Big Brand Experience Put to Work for Small Business, Nonprofits and Startups

    Providing enterprise-level digital strategies to mission-driven organizations, the Bureau of Small Projects offers branding, SEO, paid ads, and content marketing. It also continuously optimizes its strategies through heatmap and analytics data, helping startups, nonprofits, and SMBs grow their revenue...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Nashville, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    31 Projects Listed
  • ForeFront Web

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.
    Google Premier Partner - Conversion digital marketing since 2001

    Google Premier Partner - Conversion digital marketing since 2001

    ForeFront Web connects SEO, paid search, content, social media, and Shopify eCommerce into unified Success Plans. With over 24+ years of experience, the leading digital strategy company has increased conversions by 350% for its various clients...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Content Marketing
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Nashville, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Rock Salt Marketing Cooperative

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.
    Helping your business reach peak performance online.

    Helping your business reach peak performance online.

    Rock Salt Marketing Cooperative is a digital marketing agency based in Salt Lake City, UT and Nashville, TN that specializes in SEO, Paid Media, and Web Design. We bring digital marketing into the modern age with the highest quality in everything we do...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    Smyrna, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Generating Revenue, Traffic, Leads And Sales For Over 28 Years!

    Generating Revenue, Traffic, Leads And Sales For Over 28 Years!

    SEO Inc. is a renowned enterprise SEO Company with over 28 years of experience enhancing online business visibility and revenue...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • eCommerce
    • CRO
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    Location
    Nashville, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
  • All Your Media Under One Tree

    All Your Media Under One Tree

    Connect Everything. We are a comprehensive marketing and advertising firm capable of handling all aspects of your brand.We believe that marketing plans are far more powerful when theyre integrated into everything companies do, say, and think. But without clear goals, honest leadership, and out-of-the-box...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Branding
    • Media Buying
    • Digital Strategy
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Nashville, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
  • Thrive in the Age of Social Media

    Thrive in the Age of Social Media

    Social Link specializes in delivering exceptional social media marketing services to help businesses thrive in the digital landscape...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Nashville, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Audience-first. Fiercely Independent. Employee Owned

    Audience-first. Fiercely Independent. Employee Owned

    GS&F is an audience-first, fully integrated, employee-owned agency. We help challenger brands punch above their weight class...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Creative Services
    • Public Relations
    • Digital Services
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Nashville, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Dominate your local market by leveraging AI

    Dominate your local market by leveraging AI

    12AM Agency propels businesses to local search dominance by uniting SEO, PPC, Google Business Profile optimization, AI search visibility, and reputation management. Operating since 2014, it has helped clients across the legal, dental, and home service sectors generate quality leads...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Services
    • Content Marketing
    • SEO
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    Location
    Memphis, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $195/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Make It Friendly

    Make It Friendly

    With close to twenty years of crafting digital experiences, Papercut Interactive has perfected the art of client relations. Our mantra “Make it Friendly,” reflects not only in our thoughtful web designs but throughout each interaction with everyone we work with. We seek to produce remarkable results based...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • CRO
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    Location
    Chattanooga, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Making Your Business More Efficient

    Making Your Business More Efficient

    Business Optimizer's digital marketing expertise helps small and medium-sized businesses achieve their online goals. From creating an eye-catching logo to designing a streamlined website, our team offers specialized services from web design/development to business consulting. We also provide ongoing support...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Advertising
    • CRO
    • PPC
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    Jefferson City, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Marketing & Communications for B2B Brands

    Marketing & Communications for B2B Brands

    Be Known. Create a Media FRENZY...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    • Show more
    Location
    Nashville, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Orient, Orchestrate, Optimize

    Orient, Orchestrate, Optimize

    Ozone Media Group is a Nashville-based creative agency that excels in storytelling, video production, and creative strategy. Some of our notable clients include Hasbro, Walmart, CMAs, and Dan Post Boots. We primarily engage with people who are having a problem marketing themselves online through authentic...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • Content Marketing
    • Video Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Nashville, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000

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