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Founded in 2008, Rehab Creative is a Denver-based web strategy, design, and development agency with nearly 20 years in business and 50+ years of combined team experience. We specialize in Drupal, WordPress, modern CMS platforms, AI solutions, and improving organizations' web presence...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Strategy
- DevOps Consulting
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- Location
- Englewood, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
Indigo Studio is a boutique social media marketing agency based in New Jersey, specializing exclusively in hospitality and F&B brands. By combining creative storytelling, content production, and performance marketing, the agency helps restaurants, venues, and hospitality businesses stand out and drive real...
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- Digital Strategy
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Roselle Park, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are solar marketing experts who generate successful and qualified solar leads. We help solar power companies drive qualified leads, convert them into sales, and accelerate their business growth. Our offerings are focused mainly on residential solar leads...
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- Digital Strategy
- Public Relations
- Logo Design
- Email Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Fort Lee, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $5/hr
Shay Smith Designs helps small businesses and entrepreneurs bring their creative visions to life through bold branding, strategic design, and engaging visuals...
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- Design Services
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 4 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
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Direct Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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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
Star is a global technology consultancy that helps enterprises bridge strategy and execution through deep industry expertise and an AI-native delivery engine to design, build and scale digital solutions with lasting business value and end-user impact...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Digital Strategy
- Location
- Sunnyvale, California
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
Ghost is a strategy-first creative agency. We work to make brands impossible to ignore. Branding, marketing, web, and video are the ways we help people tell their story. It's about revealing who you are, who you're for, and why your audience should care...
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- Branding
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
RKS Design is an industrial design firm that crafts emotionally resonant products, blending market relevance with brand enhancement. Drawing from our founder's groundbreaking work at Xerox PARC, we employ a unique psychology-driven design approach. With 40 years of experience, we serve clients ranging from...
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- Branding
- Product Design
- Digital Marketing
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Thousand Oaks, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We're The Better Creative, an email design agency that specializes in one thing, and one thing only: EMAIL DESIGN...
Top Services:
- 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
Tenet Partners leads the way in corporate branding and product innovation. Our human-centered design approach integrates branding and innovation to create value for companies, employees, and customers. We transform experiences, accelerate growth, and deliver compelling brand journeys...
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- Branding
- Digital Services
- Product Design
- Video Production
- Logo Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We believe that captivating audiences comes before converting them. We aren't satisfied with impressions and views alone. We believe that the audience must be interested in what happens next. That their participation is what makes the content an experience...
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- Creative Services
- Digital Strategy
- Branding
- Media Buying
- SEO
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Kashmer Interactive is a results-driven digital marketing agency based in Fort Mill, SC (Charlotte metro), founded in 2016. With 20+ years of combined experience, the team helps U.S. businesses from local storefronts to midmarket brands increase web visibility, traffic, leads, and revenue. Services include...
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- Digital Strategy
- CRO
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Fort Mill, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Newport Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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
Lasting Trend is a digital marketing agency based in New York City, specializing in providing small business SEO, and tailored marketing solutions for small businesses...
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- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Reputation Management
- PPC
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
TW3 Marketing is a results-driven digital marketing agency specializing in lead generation, sales automation, and AI-powered marketing strategies. We help businesses cut through the noise, build trust, and convert more customers with high-impact campaigns. From reputation management to cutting-edge funnel...
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- Reputation Management
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
- AI Development
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Woodstock, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Alpenglow AI is a workflow automation consultancy in Colorado Springs. We help small businesses find where their day-to-day workflows leak time and money, then build the systems that fix them. We use automation tools every day in our own work, so we know what actually exists and what it costs. Yes, we use AI...
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- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- 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...
Top Services:
- 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
- CRO
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- Location
- Santa Clara, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We supercharge revenue for B2B tech brands and the agencies that serve them in industries as diverse as SaaS, DevOps, HealthTech, GenAI, and FinTech...
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- Digital Strategy
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Jersey City, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
ClicksBridge Internet Marketing Agency is a full-service agency specializing in lead generation, PPC, social media marketing and management, SEO, web design and development, and more...
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- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- PPC
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Lumens, we ignite your brand's growth through bespoke design grounded in strategic insight. Our expert team crafts tailored solutions to elevate and transform your brands presence...
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- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Branding
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- 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
- CRO
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $190/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
A Miami-based creative growth agency fusing bold design with data-driven strategy. We craft culturally tuned campaigns that move fast, hit hard, and drive measurable growth across branding, web, and digital marketing...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
PitchKitchen builds the Magnetic Messaging Framework and AI Brand Twin for growth-stage B2B founders whose AI-generated content all reads the same. We help founders pull lived truth out of their head and onto the homepage, sales deck, and every AI agent in the company. Two engagements: a 90-Day Magnetic...
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- Digital Strategy
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Nyack, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
BEC Growth is a specialized B2B cold email and client acquisition agency that helps service-based & product companies generate consistent outbound leads and add an additional $30,000 to $100,000+ in revenue within 90 days using cold email only...
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- Digital Strategy
- Public Relations
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1000/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Binate.ai is an enterprise AI development company headquartered in Austin, Texas, with delivery teams in Dubai, Karachi, and Guangzhou. Backed by parent company Binate Digital, we build custom AI agents, generative AI systems, AI chatbots, predictive analytics, computer vision, and intelligent automation for...
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- Digital Strategy
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Digital Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
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
Forge Studio places senior product designers (L4-L6 caliber) from Coinbase, Roblox, and Instacart directly into your team. Embedded design teams, enterprise design systems, and zero-to-one product design. $9.5M+ in engagements since 2017...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Product Design
- Digital Strategy
- AI Development
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Cubex Design is a London-based creative digital agency that brings brand stories to life through award-winning design, combining bold visuals with strategic thinking to elevate businesses...
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- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Design Services
- Digital Services
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- Location
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Sourcelift is a productized GEO and AEO agency that gets ecommerce, legal tech, health, fintech and SaaS brands cited inside AI answers. One method, the Sourcelift Loop: a Baseline on day 0, then Fix, Ship, Earn and Prove every month. English and Spanish...
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- AEO
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Remote, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Callanta Media specializes in strategic planning, fractional marketing executive services, and paid media management to propel businesses forward. Combining creativity with data-driven insights, the agency delivers impactful results in the ever-evolving digital world. Callanta Media offers expertise and...
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- Media Buying
- Advertising
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Our website work covers custom design, development, on-page SEO, hosting, and support after launch. We also offer done-for-you social media management: strategy, content, posting, replies, ads, and monthly reports. The goal is the same on both: more of the right people finding you and getting in touch...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Silver Spring, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Quaintise is a strategic marketing agency specializing in healthcare, life sciences, wellness, and nutrition. Since 2003, weve helped organizations build stronger brands, reach the right audiences, and turn marketing into measurable growth. Our integrated approach combines industry insight, creative strategy...
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- Creative Services
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Santa Monica, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $225/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Miami-based video production studio handling commercials and branded content entirely in-house crew, gear, edit bay for brands like Gold Bond, McDonald's, and PayPal...
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Advertising
- Video Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
RealtyCTL is a growth infrastructure partner for real estate agents and mortgage officers. Predictable lead generation, AI automation, CRM systems...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Dover, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Wiscripts is a legal marketing agency that helps law firms strengthen their online presence through SEO, content marketing, social media management, and thought leadership strategies. Specializing exclusively in the legal industry, the agency supports personal injury, family law, technology law, and other...
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- Public Relations
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Services
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
At Wastrel Society, we excel at transforming unconventional ideas into measurable success. Our journey has been marked by a profound understanding of the synergy between marketing, production, music & culture, and technology...
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- Video Production
- Content Marketing
- Branding
- Video Marketing
- Creative Services
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- 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
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
A Closer Look Events operates as an autonomous boutique event production agency, dedicated to the art of uniting individuals. Our meticulous approach values every intricate detail, reflecting our commitment to scrutinizing each aspect with precision and care. It's this dedication that defines our ethos giving...
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- Creative Services
- Event Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
Studio490, has been commitmented to being authentic at everything we do and who we are. We believe in genuine connections and honest conversations, which allow us to develop a deeper understanding of your brands story, vision, and goals. As your creative partner, we strip away the fluff and focus on what...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Huntersville, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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
CAA is the leading entertainment and sport marketing agency, with global expertise in filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, trademark licensing, and philanthropy...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Digital Strategy
- Social Media Marketing
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
ConversionTeam specializes in conversion rate optimization (CRO) to boost revenue and average order value for eCommerce businesses. With over 14 years of experience, its expert team delivers high-impact solutions through strategic testing and user insights. The agency offers comprehensive CRO services...
Top Services:
- CRO
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Great Social Club® is a tight-knit team that consists of creatives from all walks of life. They have many years of experience under their belts in their respective talents and strengths in many formats, from shooting fashion editorials to film-making to creating one-of-a-kind campaigns...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Digital Strategy
- Creative Services
- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
At RT7 Media, our mission is to transform your digital vision into reality. We craft beautiful, functional websites tailored to your unique business needs. With over 15 years of experience in WordPress and a keen eye for the latest web technologies, we bring creativity and precision together to deliver...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Strategy
- Graphic Design
- Location
- Alexandria, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Solving complex communication challenges and making it feel easy. We make brand-aligned communication beautiful, intuitive, strategic, and effective...
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- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Hive Digital - Marketing a Better World - is an award-winning digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, AI search optimization, Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), paid media, and digital strategy...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Holly Springs, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $185/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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