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We’re a creative collective with deep roots in digital branding and inbound marketing. We’re here to help your business find a fresh way forward with a strategic, results-driven approach that will make you — and your customers — true believers...
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- Rochester, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Partnering with F&B, and Hospitality businesses to effectively reach new heights through Brand Strategy, Creative Marketing, & Commercial Content. Currently operating in Oregon, Phoenix, and SF Bay Area...
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- Digital Marketing
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- Branding
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
A small marketing agency in Pittsburgh's North Hills. Websites, SEO, Google Business Profiles, Google Ads and Meta ads for local service businesses. Month to month, you own every account, and the person you meet is the person doing the work...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Burns Entertainment has been the industry expert in entertainment marketing, celebrity spokesperson campaigns, endorsements, gifting, music licensing and intellectual property licensing as well as motivational speakers and professional speakers for over 50 years...
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- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Digital Strategy
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Glenview, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Fugu Mobile is a technology and digital solutions company specializing in Omni-channel marketing, web development, CRM, AI platforms, app development, WeChat marketing, user engagement, and innovative digital products that help businesses connect with customers through seamless digital experiences...
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- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Reno, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
At Stambaugh Designs, we build powerful marketing engines that drive real results for your business (much more than just good-looking websites). From SEO that gets you to the top of Google to lead generation that targets the right customers, we offer custom solutions to grow your business. Need automation to...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- PPC
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- Location
- Bellingham, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are Minimo Studio! A web design business dedicated to helping business owners build and maintain websites to grow their online presence. We take over all the backend work, such as web hosting, design, maintenance, and support, so you can focus on your core operations...
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- Digital Strategy
- Branding
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Screen Media Group is a Miami-based digital marketing and consulting agency that helps businesses grow through innovative strategies, web and app development, media planning, and creative design. Since 1998, the agency has supported both Hispanic and international clients with data-driven campaigns and...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
GLYPH is a globally-recognized team of strategy-first designers and marketers based out of Michigan. We focus on competitive strategies that put your advantage forward...
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- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Logo Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Midland, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Costello Creative Group (CCG) is a multi-disciplinary boutique creative marketing and design studio delivering strategy, execution, and implementation of visual communications for growth-seeking manufacturers.We provide branding, website, design, and digital marketing solutions for B2B and B2C...
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- Branding
- Print Design
- Video Production
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Sayreville, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Beardog Digital is a forward-thinking digital marketing agency based in Los Angeles, offering comprehensive solutions tailored to businesses' diverse needs. With a team of experts well-versed in the latest industry trends and best practices, the agency provides strategic guidance to clients struggling with...
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- SEO
- Video Production
- Reputation Management
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Manhattan Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Marzo Creative is a Los Angeles Brand & Design Firm serving hospitality, CPG brands, startups, entertainment, professional businesses, and health and wellness brands. Branding, strategy, and creative direction, all in one place...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Kreated is a Wilmington-based web and growth agency focused on contractors and home service businesses. We build high-converting websites, local SEO systems, Google Business Profile strategies, analytics, and lead-generation infrastructure designed to improve visibility and turn more searches into real...
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- Digital Services
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Reputation Management
- Web Design
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- Location
- Wilmington, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
The Digital Dept. is a comprehensive influencer marketing company that specializes in brand strategy, experiential services, and talent management. With our expertise in leveraging influencer partnerships, we help brands maximize their reach and engagement in the digital space...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
Kent Mora has a 25-year executive career assisting direct-to-consumer (DTC) companies with performance marketing, advertising, analytics, content creation, logistics, finance, operational, and leadership needs. Specializing in eCommerce, television, and Amazon...
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- Direct Marketing
- CRO
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Newport Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Thesis is an award-winning full-service digital agency in Portland, OR. With 20+ years of experience across the digital realm, we combine data, diverse perspectives, technology, and creative spirit to help brands establish and grow their online presence by any digital means necessary...
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- Digital Services
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
Born in Cape Coral in 2023, JCessna Media is the creative and marketing partner Southwest Florida businesses have been waiting for. We pair cinematic video production with strategic, full-funnel digital marketing SEO, social, paid ads, web design, and AI-powered automation all under one roof. No outsourcing...
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- Digital Services
- Video Production
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Cape Coral, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Jade Stone is a high-end, full service branding and design agency catering to cannabis and CBD companies that want to force archaeic stereotypes into obselence with their modern branding, packaging and visual strategy...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Needham, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Magla is a creative studio based in Los Angeles, California. We focus on creative solutions, design services and campaigns...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Adscular Agency helps businesses improve their online visibility, attract potential customers, and build more effective digital growth strategies. Our services include performance marketing, Google Ads, Meta Ads, SEO, paid advertising, lead generation, website development, and conversion rate optimization...
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- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Matter Consulting is the home of Steven Morris’ brand, culture, and business advisory work. Steven has been a trusted advisor to more than 3,000 business leaders at more than 250 global, national, and regional brands since 1994...
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- Branding
- Reputation Management
- Business Consulting
- Market Research
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Pathloft is a digital marketing agency focused on building strong relationships and delivering measurable results. The agency helps brands build trust, generate demand, and achieve sustainable growth across search platforms, AI-driven systems, and go-to-market channels...
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- Digital Strategy
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Santa Clara, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
BRANDSHAPE is your dedicated partner in crafting a brand that not only stands out but thrives. We believe that your brand is more than just a logo; it's the heart and soul of your business. That's why we take a comprehensive approach, blending cutting-edge web design with captivating social media strategies...
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- Digital Services
- Branding
- Web Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Newark, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Gulf Signal is a digital marketing studio on the Florida Gulf Coast, working with the small businesses that make this stretch of coast run contractors, retailers, service pros, and the family-owned shops in between. We handle the technical side of getting found: search visibility, well-built websites, honest...
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- SEO
- AEO
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Port St. Joe, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Publish Today Media deploys some of the most advanced digital marketing strategies and Ad Tech platforms available today. We help you achieve your company's marketing goals using 'Full Funnel' marketing techniques that ID & find your ideal prospects, create awareness, and provide all the messaging touchpoints...
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- Digital Marketing
- Digital Services
- Advertising
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Reading, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
NYNJ Marketing is a New York/New Jersey digital agency built for the way search actually works in 2026 not just Google, but AI. We specialize in SEO, Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), web development, and app creation for small businesses, mid-market companies, and startups across the tri-state area and...
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- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Lodi, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
At HILO, we specialize in guiding businesses to embrace and navigate the future economy, fostering innovation for positive impacts on individuals, organizations, and the environment. Our mission is centered on enabling you to thrive in a rapidly evolving landscape through strategic adaptation and...
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- Digital Strategy
- Digital Services
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $190/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Growth Naavik is an AI-powered digital marketing agency committed to helping businesses achieve sustainable and measurable growth in the digital world. By combining advanced AI technologies with data-driven marketing strategies, the company delivers end-to-end solutions including SEO, lead generation, paid...
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- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The Office of Experience (OX) is a Chicago-based digital agency helping ambitious B2B companies outperform their peers. At the intersection of customer experience, marketing, and technology, OX unites strategy, design, and engineering to transform how companies connect with customers. Capabilities span B2B...
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- Digital Strategy
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
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
Pixel Theory is the performance marketing agency for CPG brands that prioritizes your P&L over platform dashboards. While most agencies chase vanity metrics like ROAS, we build financial growth models focused on contribution margin and true profitability. We act as your strategic partner, tying every dollar...
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- Digital Marketing
- Business Consulting
- Advertising
- eCommerce
- Web Design
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- Location
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Tallahassee, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Grow The Social LLC is a prominent Branding, PR & Talent Management Agency based in Los Angeles and New York City. We work on both sides. We handle various components from strategic brand partnerships, product collaborations, event appearances, event hosting opportunities, speaking engagements, podcast...
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- Public Relations
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
GatorByte designs and builds custom websites for small businesses on Louisiana's Northshore, from contractors and HVAC companies to restaurants, caterers, and design studios. Every site is hand-built for speed on phones and set up for local search, so it brings in calls instead of just looking nice. Launch...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Mandeville, Louisiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
FINE is a digital agency that helps brands connect with customers through various platforms by offering services in strategy, design, and technology. Their expertise has helped industries such as wine and spirits, hospitality, consumer technology, banking, and finance stand out in a crowded market...
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- Branding
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Digital Strategy
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
Denver-based video production studio creating cinematic commercials, brand films and social campaigns for B2B companies and national brands. Imagination In Motion...
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Audio Production
- Digital Strategy
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
WVE is a creative and tech forward marketing company founded in 2019 headquartered in the United States. We build and run campaigns for brands, artists, athletes, record labels, and sports organizations worldwide...
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- Digital Marketing
- AEO
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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 Services
- Digital Strategy
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- CRO
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We are a globally recognized digital agency with a dedicated development center situated in Ukraine. Our primary focus is the strategic development of websites designed to meet the distinct needs of businesses. Our international presence and local expertise uniquely position us to deliver exceptional digital...
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- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- SEO
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Whirlwind eCommerce offers robust digital solutions to elevate eCommerce businesses and attract their ideal customers. It transforms eCommerce stores with technologically advanced marketing and development strategies. From developing cutting-edge eCommerce platforms to optimizing conversion rates and ensuring...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Strategy
- CRO
- Location
- Bethesda, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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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- SEO
- AEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Digital GrowT is your partner in navigating the digital landscape. With a suite of services including SEO, PPC, social media management, and reputation management, we empower brands to thrive online. Our expert team crafts tailored strategies that boost visibility and engagement, ensuring your business stands...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Jersey City, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $24/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
A website should make it easier to understand your business and take the next step. Chris Hill Consulting brings web design, development, SEO, and AI search visibility together through one experienced point of contact. Based in Reno and serving Northern Nevada and clients nationwide, Chris helps small...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Reno, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- 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
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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
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
WE CREATE BRAND IMPACT.ENGAGING, STRATEGIC & NO BULLSH!T.REAL MARKETING SOLUTIONS...REAL RESULTS...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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
- Web Development
- Digital Strategy
- SEO
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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
- SEO
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Mena, Arkansas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
You know where youd like your company to go. We can help you get there by solving problems with strategy, creativity, and technology. Its not just about writing code - its about designing and implementing the right strategy and solution for your specific needs...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Software Development
- Digital Strategy
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Wrentham, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Praytell is a creative communications agency thats shaking things up. We believe social media, PR, and influencer marketing work best together. Rooted in strategic and creative thinking, we craft Creative That Earns whether its attention, sales, or a high five!...
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- Public Relations
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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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.



















































