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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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- 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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- Apex, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Forum Communications is a full service strategic marketing agency focused on helping clients find their voice in a crowded marketplace...
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- Gainesville, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- 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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- Location
- Poway, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/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
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- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Organic marketing for the LIFE of your businessWe nurture your business's online presence with the same care and expertise that goes into growing a thriving garden. Just like the most beautiful gardens, a successful business requires time, dedication, and the right environment to flourish...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects 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
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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
Sayles Industries is a results driven digital marketing agency specializing in Local SEO, Google Business Profile optimization, WordPress web design, lead generation, and AI powered marketing solutions. We help contractors, home service companies, law firms, and local businesses increase visibility,...
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- SEO
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
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- Erie, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
X9Design is a Tallahassee-based web design and digital marketing agency delivering enterprise-level websites, branding, SEO, and lead-generation solutions to businesses nationwide. We combine stunning design, blazing-fast performance, and proven strategy to help brands stand out, rank higher, and convert more...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Tallahassee, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
IECAN builds AI-ready websites, intelligent intake systems, and Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) for professional service firms. We serve law firms, CPAs, financial advisors, insurance agents, recruiters, and more. Every site is hand-coded and structured for AI citation by ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Digital Strategy
- SEO
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- Location
- Rathdrum, Idaho
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We combine deep engineering expertise with AI, cloud, data, and modern software practices to build solutions that solve real business challenges. With flexible engagement models and experienced teams, we work closely with clients from strategy and design through development, launch, and ongoing optimization...
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- Creative Services
- Product Design
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Astoria, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At GruffyGoat, we know a website is more than code, it's your story, your goals, and your reputation. Whether you're running a business or managing client work, your site should work for you, not against you. We design, build, host, and support websites with care and strategy, staying involved long after...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Simpsonville, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Our marketing approach is to identify exact opportunities for getting your business more customers, sales, and revenue. We want to give your products and services the right messaging, design, and media channels at the most efficient price possible...
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- Digital Strategy
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- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Avalanche creates bespoke marketing campaigns that drive real results...
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- SEO
- Digital Services
- Reputation Management
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
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
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- Logo 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
My Social Deals LLC helps Houston-area small businesses improve how they are found and presented online. We create responsive websites, strengthen local search visibility, optimize Google Business Profiles and produce practical social media content. We also help businesses prepare for discovery through...
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- AEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- 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
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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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- Branding
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- Digital Strategy
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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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- Tampa, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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- 1 Project Listed
WE CREATE BRAND IMPACT.ENGAGING, STRATEGIC & NO BULLSH!T.REAL MARKETING SOLUTIONS...REAL RESULTS...
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- Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Fortitude Development is a New Jersey based software development firm specializing in web & mobile app creation. We take pride in understanding our clients at a personal level to deliver then a product that reflects hard work and expertise. Consider us a part of your team!...
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- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Jersey City, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We pride ourselves on being a UX agency that designs, develops, and innovates digital solutions with industry-best practices and good, old-fashioned integrity...
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- Web Design
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
UpCurrent Digital Marketing is a marketing agency focused on finding strategic solutions to bringing businesses leads online. We focus on Website Development, SEO, PPC, CRM Management and Lead Handling strategies to help our clients bring in high-quality customers via digital platforms...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
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- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Mena, Arkansas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Two Roots Marketing is a Stockton based local SEO agency built for service businesses plumbers, dentists, roofers, tile installers, etc. We get local companies into Google's top 3 search results through Google Business Profile optimization, citation building, and on page SEO. No long contracts, no ad spend...
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- Stockton, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Zonic Media based in Dover DE and we provide Google Business profile services that includes Google Business profile reinstatement and Verification service. Local SEO and Website development services. With a 5 star reviews on Google we are known for our fair and transparent price...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Dover, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Whether it's social media management, general digital marketing, or a new website you need built, we can provide you a solution that will exceed your business' needs...
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- Social Media Marketing
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- Cumming, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Colorado Web Forge builds custom, modern websites for Front Range businesses, made to rank in both Google and AI search. Owner-led, no templates...
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- Web Design
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- Lone Tree, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
That PPC Group helps businesses grow through strategic paid advertising. Our team manages Google Ads campaigns designed to increase leads, conversions, and ROI through data-driven targeting, ongoing optimization, and scalable performance marketing strategies...
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- PPC
- Digital Strategy
- CRO
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Leading Edge Media is San Diego's premiere production company. We specialize in corporate videography & photography, content production, and event coverage...
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- Video Production
- Digital Strategy
- Video Marketing
- Advertising
- Event Marketing
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- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Logo Creation is a marketplace where small businesses and startups buy ready-made logos crafted entirely by human designers no AI generators, no templates reused across a thousand other companies. Every logo in the catalog is sold exactly once, then permanently retired from the site, so what you buy is...
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- Logo Design
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- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $69/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Skyrunner Consulting helps small and mid-sized businesses show up when customers ask ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, or Google's AI who to hire. Based in Ridgefield, Washington, and founded in 2024 by Mark Hadley, we combine technical SEO, schema, Google Business Profile work, reviews, and expert content into...
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- Location
- Ridgefield, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We believe the most efficient way to service you is with a strong, cohesive team fluent in each of our strengths. We believe it so hard, we created a company to do it...
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- Logo Design
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- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Make smarter campaign decisions with real-time insights...
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- Market Research
- Digital Strategy
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
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- St. Louis, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We can manage & maintain your Website & Social Media Channels so you feel at ease that it is updated, secured and optimized to get the results you are after. We primarily work with service-based businesses making between 1 and 10 million ($, £, ) yearly revenue...
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- Graphic Design
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- Web Development
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
GridCrafters SEO is a Dallas-based SEO agency focused on driving real leads, not just rankings. We specialize in local SEO, Google Business Profile optimization, and high-converting websites built for speed and performance. Our approach combines technical SEO, citation building, and conversion-focused design...
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- Digital Marketing
- CRO
- Web Design
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Axion Deep Digital is an engineering first SEO and web development agency based in Las Cruces, New Mexico. We build production grade React and Next.js websites with technical SEO, Core Web Vitals optimization, and lead capture built directly into the foundation rather than added later. Our approach is focused...
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- Web Development
- SEO
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Google and Meta ads, CRM and instant follow-up for home services, medical and auto businesses, with every ad dollar tied to the booked jobs it produced...
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- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Garland, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
A boutique digital & content marketing agency focused on building & executing strategies to make small business brands POP!...
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- Location
- Salem, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Cited Co is an AI visibility agency in Scottsdale, Arizona, founded by Lauren Lerner. We get service businesses named and cited by ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and Claude through entity work, schema, and AI-cited content. Our first client went from a 22 to a 75 AI visibility score...
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- SEO
- Digital Strategy
- AI Development
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Scottsdale, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Kredo Design is a Tampa-based web design, SEO and brand strategy studio combining clarity, consumer psychology and strategic design to help businesses sharpen their positioning, communicate their value, build trust and create WordPress websites designed to be found and chosen...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- Web Development
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- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
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
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Verticalsols is a high-end software innovation and IT firm dedicated to helping modern enterprises stay ahead of the competition. Leveraging over a decade of deep industry expertise, design proficiency, and product development experience, we excel at utilizing AI and cutting-edge tech stacks to build agile...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Pinedale, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Pixalrity is a B2B client acquisition agency that builds done-for-you outbound systems for companies that need a predictable pipeline. We run LinkedIn outreach, cold email, and cold calling campaigns targeting the right decision-makers at the right time. Our work is hands-on and results-driven. We've...
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- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Tech Turtle Marketing LLC is a digital marketing agency that helps service businesses grow through website design, local SEO, Google Ads management, Google Business Profile optimization, lead generation systems, landing page development, and digital marketing consulting. We specialize in helping contractors...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Wausau, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Addison Clark is a full-service marketing agency designed to operate alongside your business. We take a holistic, functional approach to marketing, bringing a massive number of services together under one roof to drive real business outcomes...
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- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Web Development
- Branding
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- Location
- Richmond, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
In a digital world, you need a digital partner. At ProSites, we tailor comprehensive digital marketing strategies targeted to your practice goals to help you find patients and build long-lasting relationships. Trusted by over 7,500 doctors and endorsed by 15 state dental associations...
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- Web Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Web Development
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- Location
- Murrieta, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Blast Marketing is a digital marketing agency focused on supporting and growing small to medium-sized businesses. Founded by highly capable digital marketing experts with years of experience working with companies large and small, we value the relationships we build with our clients and are committed to your...
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- Digital Strategy
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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
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- Location
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
ONCE ONCE Agency is a bilingual digital marketing agency with offices in Miami and Bogotá. We specialize in connecting brands with English and Spanish-speaking audiences through SEO, paid media, social media management, content strategy, web design, and brand identity. Our dual-market expertise gives clients...
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- Location
- Doral, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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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.
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