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  • We Craft Innovative Technology Experiences

    Custom web design and development company creating highly efficient scalable websites and UX/UI design solutions for web and mobile...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Product Design
    • Branding
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Dallas, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • BRAND DRIVEN DESIGN

    At Whitespace we know that connecting with consumers emotionally, intellectually, and with real-life relevance cracks the code of competitive advantage...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Design Services
    • Digital Services
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    St. Hamilton, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Creativity. Connected.

    We are the cocoon that transcends your business from a caterpillar to a blooming butterfly...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Sheridan, Wyoming
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • A senior brand and marketing practice in Toledo, Ohio. Technically, we're creative.

    One brand and marketing practice for strategy, brand, website, hosting, and email. One point of accountability...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Toledo, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Improve Your Revenue & Free Up Time to Focus on Growing Your Business Online

    We have the perfect solution for your business needs. With our extensive experience and expertise, we can help you take your business to the next level...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    Fredericksburg, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Digital Marketing Agency.

    ROI Focused Online Marketing Experts...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    • Web Design
    • Digital Strategy
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Flint, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Don't Zig or Zag. Stand Out.

    GORGEOUS is an award-winning brand strategy, design, and experience agency helping visionaries launch, grow, and evolve unforgettable brands. Whether youre just starting out or scaling up, we partner with you to bring your best ideas to life...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Logo Design
    • Digital Strategy
    • Video Production
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    Location
    Panama City, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Emberex is a Eugene-based custom web development firm

    Emberex is a Eugene-based custom web development firm that specializes in creating vibrant and engaging mobile and web applications. Our business has been built almost exclusively on referrals, and we take pride in building trusting relationships with our customers...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Digital Strategy
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Eugene, Oregon
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • New Perspective Marketing

    We fuel growth for cleantech, agritech and next-gen manufacturers through expert marketing, web design and HubSpot...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    • SEO
    • Web Design
    • PPC
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    Location
    Worcester, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Your business at it's absolute best.

    If you feel like your business should be getting more customers online but isnt, youre probably right. This is for you if you already have a website or online presence but arent seeing the results you expected.We help you identify what may be costing you sales, leads, and trust, then show you clea...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • UI/UX Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • CRO
    • Business Consulting
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    Location
    Bellingham, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $500/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Growth agency for DTC brands

    DTCo is a growth agency for DTC brands spending $150K to $15M a month. Paid media, creative, funnels and ORCA measurement, run as one integrated system...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Services
    • PPC
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • GEM Crafting Brilliant Brands, Igniting Connections.

    GEM is a full-service, international, award-winning communications and marketing agency. They produce and polish multi-faceted branding campaigns that spark love affairs between brands and their customer advocates. They see the highest potential in our clients and work with a feverish degree of passion and...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • Event Marketing
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    Location
    New Haven, Connecticut
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Enterprise-Grade AI Built for Growing Businesses.

    Hajana Technologies is an AI & workflow automation partner helping U.S. businesses eliminate manual admin tasks. Engineered by enterprise systems architects, we build custom autonomous AI agents, multi-agent workflows, and RAG systems to scale your operations without expanding headcount...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    • IT Services
    • CRM Consulting
    • ERP Consulting
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    Location
    Fresno, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • We work our magic

    Full-service digital agency specializing in design, development, and marketing built on honest work and long-term client relationships since 2013...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • Design Services
    • Creative Services
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Houston, Texas
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $55/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Pomerantz is a full-service B2B marketing agency that supports the marketing efforts of regional, national and global companies in a wide range of industries, with extensive experience in the technology and construction sectors...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    Location
    Annapolis, Maryland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Digital Transformation and Digital Design. The Alternative to your Online and Digital Design.

    Award winning Website Design, SEO and Digital Marketing Agency. A Creative Studio, with and edge. A unique approach to your Digital Transformation and Digital Design Requirements. We are THE ALTERNATIVE...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    Brooklyn, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Unlock Growth. Build Excellence. Partner With Us.

    Mira Commerce is a premier digital transformation consultancy specializing in online commerce. We design, build and support world-class websites for mid-market and enterprise retailers and brands around the globe. We are experts at creating unique digital experiences to implement your best ideas...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce Development
    • Digital Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Walnut Creek, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • Your Partner in Digital Business

    Digital Development and Marketing Ccompany helping businesses grow and expand their reach by developing solutions, delivering brand management and marketing strategies to expand the business canvas and profitability...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Development
    • Digital Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Middletown, Delaware
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Create, Build, Innovate.

    BlueModus is a fully remote technology agency - composed of individuals who bring a daily commitment to transparency, efficiency, and helping...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Digital Strategy
    • UI/UX Design
    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • Stop Guessing. Start Thriving.

    Pathbrand is a full-service digital marketing agency with experts in branding and web design who will create the perfect strategy to grow your business. Since 2010, we've worked with clients like you to create a strategic marketing plan, custom tailored to their unique business goals and KPIs...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Marketing
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Westport, Connecticut
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • One-stop scientific communication agency

    Nanobot Communication is an award winning one-stop scientific communication agency. We provide life science companies with marketing and communication strategies that are efficient, responsive, and centered on delivering a measurable return on investment (ROI)...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
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    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $65/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    23 Projects Listed
  • Stretching boundaries for the better

    Elasticity demonstrates courage in our everyday interactions in partnering with the challenger brands of the world, stretching boundaries in order to break through the mass of mediocrity all to create solutions that not only solve our clients unique business challenges. We do it in a way that positions brands...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • Business Consulting
    • Advertising
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    Location
    St. Louis, Missouri
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Big agency expertise. Without the big agency egos.

    Crossbow Group is a fiercely independent, full service, integrated branding and marketing services agency that uses data-driven insight, creativity and technology to deliver high-performance campaigns that result in measurably superior customer and prospect experiences and outcomes...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    Location
    Westport, Connecticut
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $1/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Creative Studio & Lifestyle Consultancy

    Performance marketing, creative design studio & lifestyle branding firm, accelerating businesses beyond the status quo.Portfolio: https://www.behance.net/madisonmelle?locale=en_US...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • Branding
    • Design Services
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • social media marketing & seo for local & global brands.

    Social media agency that prioritizes long-term client relationships and focuses on helping businesses acheive their goals. Our intent is all for your delight...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • SEO
    • Email Marketing
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Iowa City, Iowa
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Branding. Marketing. Mobile

    Sutter Group is a creative agency that designs and develops custom digital marketing solutions proven to increase brand consistency and retention for national companies and associations...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Logo Design
    • Video Production
    • Digital Services
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Lanham, Maryland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • A 360-degree digital agency offering creative development and growth solutions.

    From ideation to execution, we're able to deliver just about any digital project imaginable with our in-house talent...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Digital Services
    • SEO
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Branding, Websites & Graphic Design

    The nautical flags, Alfa Charlie, are code to abandon ship. For us, they're a signal to defy convention, start fresh, and seek new territory together...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Print Design
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
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    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Design your Dream Business

    AleXavior Studios is a Multimedia Design and Integrated Solutions firm. We enjoy and promote the integration of the independent media platforms, such as Video, Product, Data and Communications, into meaningful user centric content and digital ecosystems...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Audio Production
    • Digital Strategy
    • Business Consulting
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    Location
    Pikesville, Maryland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $45/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • AMM Communications team, we will help your business or not-for-profit grow and thrive.

    AMM Communications help clients business grow and thrive with the help of strategic planning and business development; marketing and public relations...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    St. Louis, Missouri
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • v-Fluence specializes in agriculture, food and beverage issues.

    v-Fluence provides online marketing and public relations firm specializes in agriculture, food and beverage issues...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Digital Strategy
    Location
    St. Louis, Missouri
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • think BIG. start SMALL. work SMART

    BAM Marketing full-service marketing and advertising agency...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Digital Strategy
    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
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    Location
    St. Louis, Missouri
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Websites for the Places People Call Home

    Websites for Real Estate, Multifamily Apartments, and RV Parks —Designed to be found, answer questions, build trust, and move people to a decision...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Fremont, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Marketing Made Simple

    Transforming busy professionals' marketing with automated systems that save 15+ hours weekly while driving measurable growth...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Design Services
    • Email Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Branding
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    Location
    Southfield, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $180/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Focused on the future of social media since 2003

    Founded in 2003 by Valerie Jennings, the agency's purpose has been to educate, lead and inspire others by providing martech driven digital marketing and advertising resources to large and small companies around the world...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • SEO
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Overland Park, Kansas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Love Your Website Get More Leads

    We develop a wholistic marketing strategies that help to systematize your business as it grows. You get support that makes your website and marketing feel simplenot overwhelming. Your vision guides every step of the process...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • SEO
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    Location
    Nampa, Idaho
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $80/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We Design and Market Powerful Websites That Convert

    7am Epiphany is a high level UX/UI e-commerce design and marketing agency. Our niche for over 20 years is e-commerce websites. We have consulted and launched several small to medium website companies and these days focus our efforts and experience towards medium, large and enterprise projects...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • Email Marketing
    • eCommerce
    • SEO
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    Location
    Folsom, Louisiana
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Digital Platforms and Services, for Better Customer Journeys and Sales Growth

    KNUT is a web solutions company based in Naples, FL, that specializes in application development to power marketing, sales, and support functions. With the KNVEY Experience Platform, your company can get your site and web applications quickly to market and deliver innovative digital experiences to your...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Digital Strategy
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Design
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Naples, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Strategic & Innovative Marketing for the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

    Magnetude empowers tech-related SMBs to unlock their growth potential. Through the firm's unique fractional marketing approach, clients can benefit from a wide variety of tailored services: consulting on growth strategy; crafting messaging and branding; creating websites and content; running digital campaigns...

    Top Services:

    • Content Marketing
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Needham, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Your B2B LinkedIn Ads Agency

    Impactable has served over 1,000+ B2B brands and was acquired by a data-heavy investor in 2021. Our services and retargeting strategies are designed specifically for your business needs...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Email Marketing
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    Location
    Cape Coral, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Award-winning, financially-driven performance marketing agency.

    Award-winning, financially-driven performance marketing agency. We are the market leader in delivering financial results through marketing, media and design...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • CRO
    • Media Buying
    • Email Marketing
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Build, Grow & Protect Your Business

    Fruition is your premier digital growth agency, committed to excellence in web design, web development and beyond. We offer optimized services for open-source platforms like Drupal & WordPress, extensive SEO/PPC expertise and unbeatable email marketing & social media campaigns...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Email Marketing
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    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Time to Get Faster, Smarter, Stronger.

    At Rizen, we are devoted to fueling growth and success for businesses all over. We offer a comprehensive suite of services that far exceed the traditional roles of marketing, design, or sales – each working together in concert to build your business into an unstoppable force...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • Content Marketing
    • Email Marketing
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    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Your B2B Marketing & HubSpot Partner

    Beacon Digital is based in the beautiful Hudson Valley and we are on a mission to help B2B companies unlock their full potential. Our focus lies upon helping businesses boost lead generation, gain visibility with target audiences, and use technology for efficient marketing operations...

    Top Services:

    • Email Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • SEO
    • CRO
    • PPC
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    Location
    Beacon, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Achieve Awesomeness

    As a premier website design and development agency, Bluetext excels in creating award-winning websites and identities with our powerful digital marketing campaigns. We understand that delivering results is icrucial; therefore we strive every day to ensure their goals are achieved through metrics-driven...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Public Relations
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Design
    • SEO
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    Location
    Washington DC, Washington DC
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • AI Where It Matters ...

    Execo is delivering unmatched outcomes by expertly blending turnkey solutions, tailored execution, and industry-leading AI tools and techniques...

    Top Services:

    • Email Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Show more
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Winning Human Connections in the Digital World

    Our team of digital marketing specialists believes in the power of social media to turn mid-market brands into market leaders. With expertise spanning analytics and ad campaigns, we can create unbeatable strategies that promote brand loyalty and engagement. From envelope pushers to big thinkers, we make it...

    Top Services:

    • Email Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Sioux City, Iowa
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Ride the Waves of Success

    Profit Whales is a premier marketing agency that uses an innovative cross-channel approach to help e-commerce brands take their businesses to the next level – from Amazon and beyond!...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    North Miami Beach, Florida
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • The best SEO agency you have come across!

    Wiideman Consulting Group, Inc., formerly known as "SEO Steve," is a leading agency specializing in SEO consulting, training, strategy, and procurement services...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    Location
    La Mirada, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Assisting in the Growth of Digital Brands

    45RPM is a full-service digital firm that equips companies with cutting-edge strategies to unleash their online potential. With locations in Washington, DC, and Mexico City, we help businesses streamline e-commerce operations and build brands for success around the globe...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • UI/UX Design
    • Digital Strategy
    • Show more
    Location
    Takoma Park, Maryland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000

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Digital Strategy Agency FAQs

What services do digital strategy agencies in the United States provide?

They help organizations plan, prioritize, and optimize digital initiatives that support long-term growth, operational efficiency, and competitive positioning. 

Industry research shows that small businesses most frequently invest in the following digital channels: 

  • Social media: 73%
  • Website optimization: 73%
  • Email marketing: 57%
  • Search engine optimization: 49%
  • Video marketing: 34%
  • Content marketing: 32%

Other common services include: 

  • Digital roadmapping and transformation planning 
  • Channel prioritization and investment alignment 
  • KPI definition and measurement frameworks 
  • Customer journey mapping and experience optimization 
  • Marketing technology and data strategy advisory 

Approximately 58% of small businesses actively use digital marketing, and nearly all plan to increase investment. Social media continues to receive the largest share of digital budgets, with 63% allocating the majority of spend to social platforms. 

How much do these types of agencies typically charge in the United States?

Pricing reflects senior consulting involvement and strategic scope rather than production volume. 

Based on current market benchmarks: 

  • Mid-market strategy consultants typically charge $150–$250 per hour. 
  • Senior or enterprise consultants often charge $250–$400+ per hour, especially in New York, San Francisco, Boston, and Chicago. 

Common project-based pricing: 

  • Strategy audits or focused roadmaps range from $25,000–$60,000. 
  • Full digital strategy or transformation planning ranges from $60,000–$150,000+. 
  • Ongoing advisory retainers typically range from $10,000–$30,000+ per month. 

Deloitte notes that organizations with structured strategic planning reduce wasted technology spend and improve operational efficiency. 

What types of companies benefit most from hiring a digital strategy company?

They are most valuable for organizations where digital performance directly affects growth, efficiency, and customer trust, especially in complex or highly competitive environments. 

Common client profiles include: 

  • Startups: Over 70% of customer interactions involve digital touchpoints, making digital strategy critical for market entry, fundraising, and early growth. 
  • Small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs): Only 19% of small businesses currently work with a digital marketing or strategy agency, despite widespread reliance on digital channels. 
  • Enterprise organizations: More than 90% of enterprise leaders consider digital transformation essential, driving demand for structured digital strategy and governance. 
  • Retail and B2B eCommerce companies: Retail and healthcare each account for approximately 17% of digital advertising adoption, while pharmaceuticals represent 11%. 
  • Healthcare providers:74% of patients report improved experiences through virtual visits, increasing the importance of a digital engagement strategy. 
  • SaaS and technology companies:98% of consumers consider online reviews essential when making purchase decisions, reinforcing the role of digital trust and advocacy strategy. 
  • Finance and banking firms: Online search is the starting point for 90% of loan and mortgage consumers, 85% of check-cashing users, 76% of tax preparation clients, and 72% of accounting service buyers. 

How long does it take to see results from a digital strategy engagement?

Strategic digital planning impacts performance in phases rather than instantly. Realistic timelines based on industry observations are: 

  • 3 months to see initial engagement signals such as traffic increases, early awareness, or setup completion. 
  • 3 to 6 months for measurable improvements once execution aligns with strategy. 
  • 12 months or more for compounded ROI from broader transformation initiatives, including technology adoption, process integration, and governance. 

This type of planning provides early directional insights before full execution results appear. Short-term wins often show in traffic or engagement, while long-term ROI emerges as campaigns compound and strategic adjustments are made over several months.