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Eminence is a digital marketing agency with over 15 years of experience, specializing in improving profitability and leveraging the potential of data. The agency has supported over 120 clients and managed more than 1,200 projects, with a 93% satisfaction rate. It stands out for its strategic approach...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Advertising
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- Location
- Geneva, Switzerland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
ECOPLAN helps industrial and wholesale businesses make complex B2B selling simpler. We design and implement integrated B2B shops, customer portals and service platforms that connect seamlessly with ERP and enterprise systems. Our team combines more than 30 years of process expertise with AI-enabled solutions...
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- Digital Strategy
- Digital Services
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Künzell, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Outglocal Consulting is a strategy and digital marketing consultancy based in Aveiro, Portugal. Since 2009, we have helped SMEs connect strategy with execution through digital marketing, social media management, branding, web design, SEO and B2B prospecting. We are also among the first companies in Portugal...
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- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Branding
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- Location
- Aveiro, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Bahrain marketing consultancy for real estate, health and fitness brands: paid ads, SEO and AI search, and social media built to bring qualified leads at minimum spend...
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- Digital Strategy
- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Manama, Bahrain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Forscaler is a Spanish SEO local and Google Ads consultancy specialized in helping independent physical businesses attract more local customers. Based in Madrid, I work with restaurants, law firms, dental clinics, and real estate agencies across Spain, optimizing their Google Business Profile, website, and...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Madrid, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects 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
It's not what you want - it's what your customers want! We take your brief, help refine it with you, define the objectives and then provide you with our insight and plan of action. We are focused on results driven outcomes that engage with your customers an a positive ROI...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Unley, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 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 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
Senior SEO Manager based in the Philippines with 15+ years helping US, UK, Canadian, and Australian B2B, SaaS, and e-commerce clients grow organic traffic, leads, and revenue. Technical SEO, content strategy, local SEO, link building, and AI search (GEO). Google Partner certified...
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- SEO
- AEO
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Iloilo City, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Outsourced Advantage is a Christchurch-based digital marketing agency helping businesses grow through strategic websites, SEO, Google Ads, content marketing, social media and marketing consulting. We create integrated marketing solutions that improve online visibility, generate qualified enquiries and support...
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- Direct Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Christchurch, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 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
- Design Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We are a Web Agency founded in 2011 specialized in brand development and its visibility. We work with sartorial care and pay attention to detail like in a small boutique to help you achieve the goals you desire...
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- CRM Consulting
- Branding
- Reputation Management
- Digital Strategy
- Web Development
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- Location
- Trezzano sul Naviglio, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Welcome to Avon Marketing & Media | We are a Canadian Owned & Operated digital marketing firm working in both USA and Canada. Our experience is within many different niches of digital marketing, and our goal is to understand your unique challenges and problems faced in the digital marketing world and...
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- SEO
- Digital Services
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We believe that great branding is all about how you make people feel. With our expert team of copywriters, photographers, videographers, voice actors, and more, we can help shape the way your target audience feels about your brand...
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- Branding
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- West Haven, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Summit Creative is a web design and branding studio based in Lower Hutt, Wellington. Since 2011, the studio has helped businesses create distinctive websites and strong brands designed to stand out and endure over time...
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- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
- WordPress Website Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Lower Hutt, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $145/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
M&G Marketing Agency is a results-driven digital marketing firm dedicated to helping businesses of all sizes navigate the complexities of the online world. We take a personalized approach to each client, crafting tailored marketing strategies designed to achieve their unique goals...
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- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Reputation Management
- Creative Services
- Affiliate Marketing
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- Location
- Limassol, Cyprus
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We exist to help small businesses thrive in the digital space. Offering website design, website management, and digital marketing services, we offer a complete solution to help businesses increase website conversions, grow their audiences, and effectively market their products and services in the...
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- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- SEO
- Digital Strategy
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $105/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Lamattina Marketing Digital specializes in PHP website development, particularly utilizing the WordPress CMS. Our skilled technical team excels in crafting and sustaining websites. With a track record of over 1,000 successfully completed projects, we offer our clients transparent pricing, clear explanations...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Alliance IT Solutions delivers expert IT services and custom technology solutions designed to accelerate business growth. Trusted by clients across the USA, Australia, and New Zealand, we combine innovation with reliability to keep your operations running smoothly...
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- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Christchurch, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Ignite Studio is a creative marketing agency specializing in videography, photography, and content marketing. We craft compelling visuals and strategic campaigns that amplify brands, engage audiences, and drive results. From social media content to promotional videos, we bring stories to life with precision...
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- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Longmont, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Quimera Group is a digital marketing agency founded in 2021 in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, with presence in Latin America and the United States. We offer digital marketing, web design, social media, advertising, AI automation and branding services...
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- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Bay Laurel Solutions is a woman-owned, LGBTQ+ business helping freelancers and SMEs thrive online with simple, effective web design, branding, and SEO. We create custom solutions that drive growth and reflect your brand...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Strategy
- Branding
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
At Gixa Estudio, we believe that our identity transcends mere words and cannot be easily condensed into a brief description. Our essence is reflected in the poetic and beautiful work we create, embodying our commitment to creativity, innovation, and excellence in every project we undertake...
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- Creative Services
- Digital Strategy
- Video Production
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
At Suprema Propaganda, we prioritize delivering outcome-driven services such as website and online store creation, paid traffic management, SEO, email marketing strategies, video marketing, and application development, among others, to ensure optimal performance. Our comprehensive range of services is...
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- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Branding
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Itajaí, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
SC&P Is an independent creative agency built around a simple belief: People do not need more messages. They need more reasons to belong. We create campaigns, communication platforms, and cultural ideas designed to move people...
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- Creative Services
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Dover, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Top Web Design US stands as a premier full-service web design agency based in Pennsylvania, offering a comprehensive range of services including web design, web development, logo design, SEO, branding, and more. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, our team delivers tailored solutions that elevate...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Jpetrous Creative Services LLC (JpCS) is a Michigan-based creative agency founded by Jonathan Petrous, a Certified Brand Specialist and Strategist with 10+ years of experience in graphic design, web design, and digital marketing. JpCS serves small businesses and entrepreneurs across Macomb County, St. Clair...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Design Services
- Package Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Casco, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Digital Help PH is a white-label Google Business Profile fulfillment partner for boutique digital marketing and web design agencies. We handle GBP setup, optimization, and ongoing management, full profile audits, category and Q&A setup, geo-targeted descriptions, NAP/citation cleanup, custom posts, and review...
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- SEO
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Reputation Management
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Silang, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
CataSync is an AI-powered product sheet generator that turns EAN barcodes into complete, SEO-optimized ecommerce content in seconds. Enter a product code and get a publish-ready sheet: title, description, attributes, meta tags, FAQ, category tree, and AI-validated photos. Unlike generic AI writers, CataSync...
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- AI Development
- SEO
- eCommerce Development
- Content Marketing
- Software Development
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- Location
- Turin, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
MNB Studios is a performance marketing and growth agency that helps DTC, eCommerce, and SaaS brands scale through AI-powered marketing systems. The agency combines paid media management, lifecycle email marketing, content creation, analytics, and strategic oversight into a unified subscription-based model...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Content Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
+30 years shaping corporate visual identities from my studio in Barcelona, I blend timeless design principles with today's tools, including AI, while keeping every decision unmistakably human. Technology should amplify a brand's voice and story, never replace the judgment & taste of human designer...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Barcelona, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Specialists in logo and visual identity development, trademark registration (only in Brazil) and digital marketing...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Umuarama, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Babette Agency stands as a global powerhouse, seamlessly blending the essential elements of advertising to craft a new communication paradigm. Our multidimensional approach encompasses social media, content creation, media strategy, development, design, influencer engagement, growth hacking, and creativity...
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- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $24/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Move your audience with captivating stories, choose the most sophisticated narrative techniques for your brand...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Branding
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Viareggio, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Professional Graphic Designer for Businesses in Marbella & around the World. We cover everything from high-impact logos, website graphics, to 3D design projects and company branding. We are experts at projecting your company's premium image and are especially well versed in Real Estate requirements...
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- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Marbella, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At Buddy Mail, we excel in developing marketing strategies that resonate with audiences and drive significant impact. Our seasoned team is dedicated to elevating your brand's visibility across various platforms, ensuring meaningful connections with customers and delivering outstanding results through...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Layton, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Codwa Studio is a web development and SEO studio helping businesses build fast, search-friendly websites that are designed to attract, engage, and convert the right audience. We combine technical development, SEO strategy, and performance-focused execution to create digital experiences that support...
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- Digital Services
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Jakarta, Indonesia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $5/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Ethos Solutions helps businesses grow through data-driven digital marketing strategies that generate measurable results. We specialise in Google Ads, Meta Ads, SEO, website development, and lead generation, working closely with businesses across the UK to increase visibility, attract qualified leads, and...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Genial Up is a web design studio helping home service businesses build a stronger online presence. We create fast, conversion-focused websites that make companies look credible, explain their services clearly, and turn visitors into qualified leads. Every project is custom-built, mobile-friendly, SEO-ready...
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- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Digital Strategy
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Oldsmar, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Ahmed Waheed is a Creative Art Director and Brand Strategist based in Cairo, Egypt, with more than 15 years of experience helping businesses transform their brands through strategic design and compelling visual storytelling. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with diverse creative teams and...
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- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Cairo, Egypt
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Low Cost Web Agency delivers premium digital solutions at competitive prices. Established in 2013, we specialize in high-end website creation, strategic SEO, and cutting-edge Agentic AI integration. Based in India with a global mindset, we help businesses scale by combining technical excellence with smart...
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- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Design Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Viluppuram, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Daniels + Roberts is a research-led marketing and advertising agency offering brand strategy, consumer insights, predictive analytics, media planning, digital marketing and SEO for tourism, golf, resort and national brands...
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- Digital Services
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Product Design
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- Location
- Delray Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Ironing Club is a creative marketing agency established during the worldwide transition to digital. We offer a unique viewpoint and creative solutions by seasoned digital marketing and creative advertising experts, dedicated to delivering wrinkle-free results...
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- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Zagreb, Croatia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
XOD is a dynamic creative group based in Ljubljana, specializing in media production and marketing. We excel in crafting engaging content and developing smart strategies that help brands connect with their audiences effectively. From video production to social media analysis, our versatile team deli...
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- Location
- Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
KOM is a digital and e-commerce agency that brings order to chaos with method, data, and transparency. We work for managers and SMEs with 20+ years of experience, using the ADAM method (Analyze, Design, Expand, Measure) and clear reporting. We design e-commerce and converting websites (Shopify, WooCommerce)...
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- eCommerce Development
- eCommerce
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Padua, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Award-Winning Magento, Shopify Development Company - Complete eCommerce & Marketing Solutions...
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- eCommerce Development
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Web Development
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- Location
- Surat, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Everything we do is about helping people win through the Fusion of SEO, Content Marketing, Digital PR and Paid Media. However the real magic happens with the right Fusion of agency and client. Work with expert marketers who keep it real, solve the problem and relentlessly pursue excellence...
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- Content Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Rent a team of creative specialists to implement your marketing roadmap and get results. From branding and creative production, to websites that convert, to content strategy for social, Creative Shizzle can help you scale your marketing without the six-figure headcount...
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- Location
- Boone, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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How to Hire a Digital Strategy Company
Do I have a defined business outcome, or just the project?
Ask yourself: Can I finish this sentence, "We need to [specific outcome] by [timeframe] because [consequence of not doing it]", without describing an activity like "build a strategy" or "improve our digital presence"?
If you can't answer that question, no digital strategy agency can help you yet.
Agencies are skilled at filling vague briefs with visible work.
If you walk in asking for "a digital strategy," you'll get a document, not a result.
The most common root cause of failed agency engagements isn't a capability gap on the agency's side.
It's a client who didn't define a measurable expectation before signing.
The agency becomes a cost center the moment the brief stays vague.
The BetterBriefs Project global study, published by the IPA and based on responses from over 1,700 marketers and agency staff across 70 countries, found that 80% of marketers believe they write good briefs, while only 10% of creative agencies agree.
The same study found that respondents estimated 33% of marketing budgets are wasted on poor briefs and misdirected work.
Meanwhile, the ANA's "Enhancing Client/Agency Relations" survey found that just 27% of agencies believe clients provide clear assignment briefs, and not a single agency respondent strongly agreed.
Write your one-sentence outcome and pressure-test it with your CFO or a board member before briefing digital strategy agencies.
If neither of them can connect it to a line on a P&L, rewrite it.
Does the agency's experience match my specific problem or just my industry?
Shortlisting by industry vertical is one of the most common and most costly mistakes in hiring digital strategy companies.
An agency that has produced results for three eCommerce brands has not necessarily solved a B2B lead generation problem.
An agency that grew a DTC brand's organic traffic hasn't necessarily navigated the compliance constraints of a financial services company.
When reviewing agency profiles and case studies, filter for problem match, not sector match.
The question isn't "have they worked in my industry?" It's "have they solved the specific problem I have, in a comparable context, with measurable results?"
Despite this, 89% of companies say "experience in our industry" is a major factor when selecting an outsourcing provider, according to a 2024 survey of business leaders compiled by Passive Secrets, making industry match the most common shortlisting criterion, and problem match the most overlooked one.
How to shortlist effectively:
- Identify the two or three most comparable case studies on each digital strategy firm’s profile, comparable by problem type, not by industry logo.
- Look for case studies that name the specific metric that moved, the timeframe, and the agency's specific contribution (not the client's, not the market's).
- Narrow to three to five agencies before requesting proposals.
What to look for in case studies:
- A named starting problem, not a generic challenge.
- A specific intervention, not a comprehensive strategy.
- A measured result with a timeframe — not significant growth or improved performance.
- Evidence that the agency's work caused the result, not just preceded it.
Red flags at this stage:
- Case studies lead with client logos instead of outcomes.
- Results are described in relative terms ("increased by X%") without a baseline or timeframe.
- Every case study sounds like it could apply to any client in any sector.
What does success look like at 30, 60, and 90 days, and who defined it?
Digital strategy agencies should write down what a successful 90-day outcome looks like from their side.
Without a shared, written definition of early success, both sides spend the first quarter doing work they believe is valuable while the other side is quietly keeping score on different metrics.
By month four, the client is frustrated by the absence of visible results, and the agency is frustrated that the client doesn't appreciate the foundational work they've completed.
This pattern is common enough to have a name in the consulting industry: the expectation gap.
The financial consequences of getting this wrong are significant.
According to the ANA and 4As joint study, The Cost of the Pitch, based on 300+ interviews with U.S. brand marketers and agency executives, the average cost of an agency review when no incumbent is involved is $408,500. That’s the cost for the client alone, before accounting for the digital strategy company’s own pitch costs.
When expectations break down and a review becomes necessary, that is the price of a poorly aligned start.
The 30-day milestone should cover access, audit, and alignment.
The 90-day milestone should include at least one deliverable that tests the quality of the agency's strategic thinking before you're locked into a full year.
What to do: Send the agency your written version of the 90-day success before the kickoff call. Ask them to do the same. Where they diverge is where the relationship will break first.
Who will actually work on my account, and have I met them?
The person who presents to you and the person who runs your account on a daily basis are often not the same.
This gap between the seniority of the pitch team and the seniority of the delivery team is one of the most predictable sources of post-signature disappointment in agency relationships.
Before signing, identify who will be doing the actual work on your account. Ask to meet them.
Ask digital strategy firms what percentage of their time will be dedicated to your engagement. Then assess whether that person has the experience level the engagement actually requires.
Your relative budget matters here. An agency billing $6M annually will prioritize a $150K retainer differently from one billing $900K annually.
The smaller agency may be the higher-priority client, which means more senior attention, faster response, and more accountable work.
The table below shows how staffing typically plays out by agency size, and what it means for how you'll be treated.
| Agency size | Who pitches | Who delivers | Your likely priority |
| Boutique (under 15 people) | Founder or principal | Often the same person | High, but capacity is finite |
| Mid-size (15-75 people) | Senior partner | Account director + specialist | Moderate, senior input is scheduled |
| Large (75+ people) | Business development director | Rotating account team | Depends on your budget's rank in their portfolio |
What happens if the strategy isn't working?
Most buyers evaluate digital strategy agencies on what they'll do when things go well.
Fewer think through what will happen when things don't go well, which, in any honest engagement, they sometimes won't.
The way an agency handles underperformance tells you more about the health of the relationship than any pitch or proposal.
Top digital strategy agencies identify problems before the client does. They come with a diagnosis and propose a course correction.
An agency that waits for the client to notice and then explains why the results weren't their fault is an agency that will cost you more than the retainer.
The data supports taking this seriously upfront. The SPI Professional Services Maturity Benchmark, a survey of thousands of professional services organizations, cited by Workday's 2025 industry analysis, found that on-time project delivery rates dropped to just 73.4% in 2024, down from 80.2% in 2021.
The same research found that project overruns rose to 11.3% over the same period.
In agency engagements specifically, a Deltek benchmark study found that nearly 40% of agenciesexceedprojectbudgets due to scope creep from poorly defined contract terms.
These aren't edge cases. They're the statistical norm, and they almost always go unaddressed until the client notices the invoice.
Before you sign, understand the digital strategy firm’s process for flagging underperformance: how often they review results against baseline, what triggers an internal review, and how they communicate bad news.
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7 Frequently Asked Questions About Digital Strategy Agencies
How do I know if the digital strategy company I'm evaluating will execute the strategy or just sell me one?
Ask in the first meeting who will be on your account after the contract is signed. The most consistent structural flaw in agency sales models is pitch-and-switch staffing: senior operators close the deal, junior operators execute the engagement. The senior judgment that persuaded you to sign is often not what you're buying for the next 12 months.
To protect against this, require that the Statement of Work name the specific individuals responsible for your account, along with their seniority level and the number of other accounts they carry simultaneously. Many digital strategy agencies overload account managers with 30 to 50 clients each. At that volume, no individual client gets meaningful strategic attention, and monthly "strategy calls" become status updates where someone reads your own analytics back to you.
What are the clearest red flags that an agency is not a serious digital strategy partner?
The clearest red flag is a digital strategy firm that arrives at the first meeting with a proposal already written.
A serious digital strategy partner asks about your margins, customer acquisition costs, competitive positioning, and internal constraints before it proposes anything. Additional red flags that signal execution-only thinking include:
- Generic proposals that could apply to any company in your sector.
- Reporting decks that track activity (impressions, posts published, hours logged) rather than business outcomes.
- Unwillingness to show the full timeline and revenue impact behind their case studies.
Agencies that cannot explain their week-by-week decision-making process either don't have one or don't want you examining it.
What costs typically appear after signing that weren't in the original proposal?
The three most common post-signature cost surprises in digital strategy engagements are: change orders for work outside the initial scope, consulting hours billed separately from retainer fees, and technology or platform costs that the digital strategy agency treats as pass-through charges.
A $10,000 project can easily grow to $13,000-$15,000, and a six-week timeline may stretch to twelve weeks. All that can lead to financial overruns, reduced quality, and team burnout. Before signing, request a complete list of every line item not covered by the retainer, including: additional revision rounds beyond those specified, stakeholder workshops, tool subscriptions, third-party data licenses, and any work triggered by internal changes on your side (a rebrand, a product launch, a new market entry).
A well-run agency will provide this list without hesitation. One that deflects is signaling a billing model that depends on scope expansion to improve its own margins.
How much should a digital strategy company services cost?
A credible digital strategy agency engagement in 2025 runs $3,000 to $25,000 per month on retainer, or $5,000 to $150,000+ for a defined project. According to a pricing study drawing on data from 1,200+ agencies, monthly retainer costs span $3,000 to $25,000, with median spending at $7,500 for mid-market companies.
Hourly consulting rates range from $100 to $350 per hour, with senior strategists commanding rates above $250.
On the global side, the 2025 Global Digital Marketing Report by DesignRush puts the worldwide average agency rate at $97 per hour, with U.S.-based agencies averaging $124 per hour.
Should I worry about a digital strategy agency that locks me into a long contract before showing any results?
Yes, a 12-month lock-in with no performance milestone clauses is a structural risk, not a standard industry practice. Long contracts without exit provisions protect the digital strategy firm’s revenue, not your outcomes. A confident agency with a proven process should be willing to build in milestone-based reviews, typically at 90 days and 6 months. There, both parties assess whether the engagement is generating the agreed-upon indicators of progress.
At a minimum, any long-term contract should specify: what deliverables are due at each quarter, what performance benchmarks trigger a strategy review, and what the exit mechanism is if those benchmarks are not met.
How do I know if an agency's strategy is custom to my business, or a repackaged template?
Ask the shortlisted digital strategy agencies to show you two proposals from different clients in different industries and explain the strategic differences between them. Agencies with a genuine strategy capability will have fundamentally different recommendations for a D2C consumer brand versus a B2B SaaS company. They’ll offer a different channel mix, different measurement frameworks, and different competitive positioning approaches
Agencies that apply templated thinking will show cosmetic differences: the same services with different company names on the header. A generic proposal signals generic execution. The right strategy depends on your stage, competitive landscape, and ideal customer profile. During evaluation, also listen for how quickly the digital strategy company moves to tactics. Legitimate strategists spend the first conversation asking questions; agencies selling repackaged work move quickly to talking about what they do.
At what point in the sales process should I walk away, even if the agency seems capable?
Walk away immediately if the agency makes performance guarantees, refuses to name your day-to-day account team, or cannot explain how it measures strategic success independent of vanity metrics.
These three signals do not indicate inexperience, but a business model designed to obscure accountability. Digital strategy firms that make guarantees like "first page rankings in 30 days" or "500% ROI for everyone" either don’t understand how digital marketing works or are overstating certainty to close the deal.
Separately, if an agency's reporting vocabulary consists exclusively of reach, impressions, and engagement rate with no connection to revenue, pipeline, or customer acquisition cost, the strategy layer is missing, regardless of how sophisticated the pitch sounded. If a digital strategy firm avoids sharing analytics dashboards, performance reports, or access to your own ad accounts, that's a serious warning sign. A successful digital strategy relies on data-driven decisions, and access to those numbers is how you verify you're on the right track.
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