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Clyde Group, a boutique PR firm, is a team of over 55 professionals who are dedicated to making a significant impact for their clients...
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- Reputation Management
- Branding
- Digital Services
- Public Relations
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Washington DC, Washington DC
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We're The Better Creative, an email design agency that specializes in one thing, and one thing only: EMAIL DESIGN...
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- Email Marketing
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Katy, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Unsalted Innovations, LLC is a digital marketing and AI visibility agency based in Knoxville, Tennessee. Founded by Brianna Sybesma, the company helps businesses nationwide improve how they appear in AI-powered search platforms such as ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, Gemini, Claude, and Perplexity...
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- Web Design
- AI Development
- AEO
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Knoxville, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $140/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Misfit Interactive is a full-service digital marketing agency built for businesses that refuse to blend in. Since 2014, weve helped brands stand out through strategic websites, branding, SEO, social media, hosting, content, and smart use of AI. We mix creativity, technical know-how, and real-world strategy to...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Let's create a brand with impact. We're in the business of creating innovation. Our team combines creative design with a deep understanding of analytics to build brand awareness among all channels. From web design and SEO optimization to creative content creation and analytics driven strategy, we're dedicated...
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- Digital Strategy
- SEO
- PPC
- eCommerce
- Web Design
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- Location
- Yorktown Heights, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Alev Digital is a results-driven digital marketing agency that helps brands grow through innovative strategies in SEO, paid ads, content marketing, and data-driven insights. With a focus on performance and measurable results, we craft custom campaigns tailored to the unique needs of each client. Whether...
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- Digital Strategy
- Product Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Most businesses aren't invisible--they're just not showing up where decisions are made. Today, that means AI-driven search like ChatGPT and Google SGE. If your business isn't being surfaced as the trusted answer, you're losing opportunities before conversations even start...
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- Digital Strategy
- Reputation Management
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Apex, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
JayMarketingLab is a results-driven digital marketing agency dedicated to scaling dental and healthcare practices. Headquartered in San Diego, we specialize in transforming local dental offices into high-growth, market-dominant brands...
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- Digital Strategy
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Poway, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Law is the work. Everything around it is operations. Getting found, signing clients, billing, following up, and the AI that ties it together. That is what we build, and what we run...
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- Digital Strategy
- AEO
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- CRO
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Broad Lantern Media is a web design and digital marketing agency in Mount Pocono, PA, serving HVAC, plumbing, roofing, and other home service businesses. We build websites, manage local SEO, and optimize Google Business Profiles so clients get found by nearby customers. Our team also develops proprietary SEO...
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- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Branding agency for marketing clarity. We align what an organization implies with what it intends through strategy, positioning, design, and messaging so marketing amplifies what is already obvious...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Business Consulting
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Strategic web and brand design studio serving service providers, small businesses, and e-commerce brands. We specialize in conversion-focused website design, brand identity development, and UI/UX design that positions clients as industry experts...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Rochester, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Welcome to EcomWizards, your strategic partner in digital success. Specializing in Amazon PPC Management, Facebook Ads Management, and Google Ads Management, we propel your brand to the forefront of the digital marketplace...
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- Digital Services
- Branding
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We're a Denver-based web design studio helping small businesses and nonprofits create powerful, conversion-focused websites that attract, engage and convert...
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- Web Design
- Digital Strategy
- SEO
- Logo Design
- PPC
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Camelback East is a Phoenix digital marketing and applied AI systems firm for businesses whose customers research, compare, and validate before contacting a vendor. We combine local SEO, conversion-focused websites and landing pages, paid media, content strategy, GA4/GTM tracking, and marketing operations...
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- Business Consulting
- Market Research
- Digital Strategy
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
E-commerce photo editing company Infotecsourz. Global photo editing leader. Our core services include photo background removal, e-commerce product photo editing, model photo retouching, clipping path service, photo ghost mannequins, color correction, Amazon & Shopify product design, and more...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Innovative and creative web design for every industry and sector. We bring the power of creative design into your workflow so you can kick back and relax while we manage the entire process for you. Make us your allies and elevate your online presence today!...
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- Graphic Design
- Reputation Management
- Digital Strategy
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Brandon, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
From concept through production, we have all of your marketing and creative needs covered...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Creative Services
- Package Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Mineweb Studio is a full-service digital agency with a global reach and a local touch. Since 2016, weve been helping businesses worldwide achieve their goals through custom web development, UI/UX design, and branding. As a full-service digital agency, we combine creativity, technology, and strategy...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
End-to-End IT Solutions for Modern Business. From strategic planning to hands-on execution, we cover the full spectrum of technology services your business needs...
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- Digital Services
- Branding
- Reputation Management
- Digital Strategy
- Product Design
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- Location
- Sacramento, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Studio T Creative is a Tampa Bay marketing agency helping restaurants, hospitality brands, wellness businesses and service companies move from scattered marketing to one clear plan. We combine content production and social media management with website optimization, SEO, local and AI search visibility, paid...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
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- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Online Buildout & Management, Web Design & Programming, SEO, SEM, SMO, SMM, Digital Marketing, Video Editing, Reels, Content Curation, Project Management, Analytics, and so much more...
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- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Creative Services
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
QueenPin Design is focused on creating impactful brand experiences. Skilled in handling complex, multi-faceted projects while blending strategic insight with analytical precision...
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- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Savannah, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
BIG FISH PR is a boutique public relations agency that establishes clients as market leaders through earned media, GEO, PR campaigns, and corporate communications programs. BIG FISH captures greater mindshare & market share for clients. BIG FISH delivers boutique agency service, BIG agency outcomes...
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- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
- Branding
- Event Marketing
- Direct Marketing
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We are in the attention business. We are a full-service advertising agency that doesn't do boring. We create attention through BIG WORK that makes a BIG IMPACT...
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- Advertising
- Branding
- Video Production
- Social Media Marketing
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
OooWee Business Solutions, founded in 2024 and based in Stockton, California, is a boutique digital marketing and software development agency serving small to midsize businesses. The firm delivers full-cycle solutions including account management, SEO, custom web and mobile apps, AI-powered lead generation...
Top Services:
- Design Services
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Stockton, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Ecomko is a leading ecommerce agency specializing in social media management, affiliate marketing, SEO, and creative services. We help brands grow with tailored strategies, including impactful content creation, UGC development, and brand refreshes. Our expertise spans paid and organic media, influencer...
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- Web Development
- Digital Strategy
- Email Marketing
- eCommerce
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Keaau, Hawaii
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
ROZUM builds the growth systems small businesses and agencies usually lack. Positioning, new business infrastructure, pipeline development, outreach the stuff that turns reputation into revenue. Founded by Maria Robles, a former senior biz dev lead who spent a decade building new business functions for...
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- Business Consulting
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Your services solve valuable problems, and its crucial that your potential customers can find you. That is where we step in - we help businesses by creating and fixing websites that boost your rankings, gain more visitors, and are optimized to convert into leads and sales...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
At Palm + Pine, we ensure online business success through our unwavering commitment to innovative design and effective marketing campaigns. Our passion drives us to provide personalized, creative solutions, fostering lasting partnerships...
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- Email Marketing
- Video Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Design Services
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- Location
- Crofton, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $97/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Full service marketing platform, web design & development, SEO and more, for the purpose of driving leads to conversions to scale your business...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Email Marketing
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Denton, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $145/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
E-PR onlineis a global platform that makes publishing in top-tier international media accessible to any individual or company. Leverage the agency's professional copywriting, marketing, and PR services to boost your brand's visibility, credibility, and SERP ratings in no time...
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- Digital Marketing
- Video Marketing
- Advertising
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Webosition helps businesses stand out in crowded markets through strategic digital positioning. From brand strategy and website development to SEO, AI visibility, and reputation management, we create digital experiences that attract and convert...
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- Business Consulting
- SEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Market Research
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Crezivanta builds cinematic, modern websites that feel clean, intentional, and built for real business outcomes. Every project is designed to guide visitors toward action whether thats booking a call, exploring your offer, or connecting with your brand. We focus on clarity, structure, and premium visuals that...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Gobiya is a precision-engineered growth and recovery agency specializing in Semantic Search, Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), and high-converting web architecture for market leaders...
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- Logo Design
- Digital Strategy
- Branding
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Bay Laurel Solutions is a woman-owned, LGBTQ+ business helping freelancers and SMEs thrive online with simple, effective web design, branding, and SEO. We create custom solutions that drive growth and reflect your brand...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Strategy
- Branding
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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...
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- 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
At Wheel Horse Digital, we view marketing as a problem-solving tool, where our websites not only boast exceptional aesthetics but also work tirelessly to address your business challenges with technical solutions. Through our expertise, we streamline processes, enhance user experience, and optimize design and...
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- Creative Services
- Digital Strategy
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Palmer, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Liquid Web Developer is your trusted partner for all Shopify development needs, offering expertise and tailored solutions to enhance your e-commerce platform. With a commitment to excellence and a deep understanding of Shopify, we ensure your online store achieves optimal performance and growth...
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- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Grow Your Business with Grow Rankers LLC...
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- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- SEO
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Casa Alma is a creative studio that unlocks soul-infused branding solutions, giving bold ideas form - and fire. We partner with mission-inspired brands at every stage of their metamorphosis to not just make them look good, but to make them matter...
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- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Web Development
- Video Production
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Washington DC, Washington DC
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Media Mea is your full-spectrum advertising partner delivering powerful, data-driven campaigns across TV, digital billboards, mobile, and more. We turn every screen into your opportunity...
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- Advertising
- Digital Strategy
- Public Relations
- Creative Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
ForVera Studio builds what off-the-shelf platforms can't. Since 2011, formerly eSolutions Interactive, we've delivered custom web applications, websites, hosting, and full-scale digital infrastructure for small and mid-sized businesses ready to outgrow templates. Our proprietary AXIOM framework unifies your...
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- Web Development
- Digital Strategy
- Mobile App Development
- SEO
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Pleasant Hill, Iowa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
One Design Company is a Chicago-based strategic design and development agency that creates impactful brand experiences at the intersection of research, communication, design, and technology. The agency is composed of a multidisciplinary team of strategists, designers, developers, and writers who collaborate...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Digital Strategy
- SEO
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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...
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- 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
We empower purpose-driven brands with designs that inspire. We create strategies that reflect your values and resonate with your audience...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Package Design
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- Location
- Sacramento, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Custom healthcare websites designed to improve patient experience, increase online visibility, and help clinics grow with modern web design and SEO...
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- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a full-service Strategic Marketing Firm. Your go-to source for Fractional CMO expertise for service-based SMEs...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Providence, Rhode Island
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
DisruptUX is a senior-led UX/UI strategy and design studio for teams that need clarity before they build. We help Saas companies, public-sector organizations, and internal product teams understand the problem before committing to a solution-through research, audits, modernization, and end to end discovery...
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- Product Design
- Design Services
- Branding
- Digital Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Nampa, Idaho
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Single Stop Marketing is a DFW-based web design and digital marketing agency helping small businesses improve how they look, rank, and convert online. We build modern, conversion-focused websites and pair them with SEO, local search, content, and GEO strategies designed for Google and AI platforms such as...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- AEO
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Bedford, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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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.
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