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A global Digital Marketing Agency helping brands streamline and scale their business with bespoke SEO, Social Media Marketing, PPC, Email Marketing, Content Marketing, Database generation, Lead Generation, Branding, and Website development solutions.We help you grow your business online...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Services
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Pune, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
As a versatile digital marketer emphasising brand visibility and online presence, I specialise in assisting businesses in building and enhancing their online presence. My main goal is to help them attract and captivate their target audience, leading to increased growth and revenue...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Digital Strategy
- Video Production
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- Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
An independent, full-service advertising and marketing agency in Minneapolis, specializing in behavior change through strategy, creative, media and analytics. We help organizations understand what motivates people and turn those insights into ideas that inspire action and create meaningful change...
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- Advertising
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Think Cre8tive is an award-winning digital marketing agency in Grapevine, Texas, named Best Advertising Agency in DFW 11 years running. We deliver SEO, paid media, custom websites and fractional CMO leadership for automotive, home services, legal, healthcare and B2B brands, with tracking that ties e...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Grapevine, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
High-performance websites with stunning design and powerful functionality to elevate your online presence...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Dublin, Ireland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
At Make The Turn, we excel in the field of complementary marketing. We provide tailored solutions to companies seeking to enhance specific aspects of their digital marketing endeavors. We understand that there is no one-size-fits-all approach. That's why we create customized plans to address your unique needs...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
- Location
- Troy, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
BazleDev.com is a company that specializes in improving the internet visibility of small businesses. In addition to this, Bazledev.com offers solutions for larger businesses. As a London-based development firm, we understand the difficulties that small businesses confront in today's competitive industry. We...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- SEO
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $28/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We promote the courage to explore new ideas, encourage curiosity, and celebrate the freedom of individual expression. Our values define what matters to us, and help direct whom we hire and how we work with each other, our clients, and our partners every day...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Website Design and Development for the business owners who want to focus on running their business! Most web companies will charge you thousands of upfront dollars – just to design your website. Your new site might look great but are your potential customers finding it?...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Carmel, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Our platform serves as a haven of creativity and strategic prowess, providing each brand with a distinctive voice and an impactful resonance that effectively engages the appropriate audiences at precisely the opportune moments. As the dedicated external marketing department for small and medium-sized...
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- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Video Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Tres Cantos, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Our agency specializes in jumpstarting "stuck" businesses. In just 48 hours, we can show you how to boost your sales through targeted strategies. Our tailored marketing plans, email campaigns, and lead strategies are designed to generate new customers, nurture existing clients and drive sales. With 25 years...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Branding
- SEO
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Elgin, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
R2 Creative group is a boutique digital agency specializing in conversion-based website design. We use psychology in our fully custom designs to drive users' behavior to a certain action. This means more conversions, views and longer time spent on your website...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Print Design
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- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Founded originally as Rober Berning Productions in New Orleans in 1975, Velocity is a full-service digital marketing agency that is on the cutting edge of technology; offering services on social media marketing, SEO, graphic design, media placement, and video production, among many other areas...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Advertising
- Video Production
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- Location
- Mandeville, Louisiana
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Nobleer's media agency helps companies and entrepreneurs create connections with their audience to increase revenue, brand awareness, and industry insights. We create blogs, vlogs, and podcasts to help companies become thought leaders. We publish material on social media, email, internet, print, and video...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Public Relations
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Video Production
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- Location
- Parker, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
From content to connection we partner with brands to build a thoughtful digital presence that scales...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Affiliate Marketing
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Performance Digital is a full-service marketing agency and long-term partner focused on helping brands grow. We build custom, full-funnel marketing campaigns, from advertising and design to website and strategy...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Video Production
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Omaha, Nebraska
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
At Enchantment Marketing, we specialize in transforming visions into digital success. Based in the heart of Albuquerque, NM, our agency combines innovation with marketing excellence to empower brands across various industries. Our expertise lies in leveraging cutting-edge AI and automation technologies to...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Raddito is a full-service WordPress agency specializing in cinematic, high-performance web design and technical SEO. We deliver measurable ROI for brands worldwide, featuring a dedicated healthcare division and a premium template ecosystem. Global expertise, results-driven digital engineering...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Chattogram, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Headquartered in New Jersey, Hul Hub is a leading customer software development company in the United States...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Graphic Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Voorhees Township, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Award-Winning Public Relations, Marketing, Multimedia Content Creation, and Video, TV, Film, & Podcast Production...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Creative Services
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Thousand Oaks, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Impressive Digital, headquartered in Melbourne, is one of Australia's fastest-growing and multi-award winning digital marketing agency, as recognised by Deloitte. Since its inception in 2016, the agency has been delivering award-winning, integrated marketing solutions across multiple channels, including SEO...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- UI/UX Design
- PPC
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- Location
- Cremorne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Woosper is one of the best digital marketing agency based in USA and India, which was founded back in 2020. Our team of 75+ professionals in SEO, PPC, SMO, ASO, Content, Affiliate, Email Marketing, ORM, & Outbound Call Centre aims at building well-reputed brand images in the the virtual world...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
As digital explorers, we create groundbreaking work that contributes to the rapidly changing marketing landscape. Want to stay light years ahead of your competitors? Our team doesn’t just look to the future—we help you create it...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Coral Gables, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Webzilla is a results-driven digital marketing agency helping businesses grow through Google Ads, SEO, social media advertising, web development, and AI search optimisation. As a Google Premier Partner, we combine data, technology, and proven strategies to drive measurable business growth...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
SODA Global Marketing is one award winning agent who focus on China business development, Chinese digital marketing and Sales from 2018. SODA experts are located in UK/US/HK/China, already helped 800+ customers from different countries, 95+% customers achieved their business goal in past 4 years...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Boca Raton, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
A LOS ANGELES based full service creative, design & commercial video production company that uses proven strategies to aid in multifaceted projects, from ideation to post production for any budget tier...
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- Video Production
- Video Marketing
- Creative Services
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
AMW Media was founded with a simple belief: that great creative work should always be backed by smart strategy. What started as a passion for design and storytelling has grown into a full-service creative media agency. Over 8+ years, we've had the privilege of working with 100+ brands across industries from...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
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- Location
- High Wycombe, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Sydney Digital Marketing is a leading Digital Marketing Agency based in Sydney, Australia, helping businesses increase leads, sales and profits, using smart effective digital and online marketing strategies since 2012...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Stanford PR Solutions is a boutique yet hungry communications agency that provides public relations, content marketing, brand communications, corporate communications, social media management, and event planning services to companies across multiple industries...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Content Marketing
- Reputation Management
- Branding
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Winter Park, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are an affiliate digital marketing partner for disruptive brands. Whether you're a brand, agency, merchant, or influencer, we help you generate more profit and achieve your goals. With our data-driven analysis and processes, we optimize campaigns to deliver quality leads and drive effective sales, ensuring...
Top Services:
- Affiliate Marketing
- SEO
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Brightbox Digital is a web design and digital marketing agency specializing in high-converting websites, SEO ,and online growth strategies. We help businesses establish a strong online presence with custom-built websites, optimized for performance, user experience, and search rankings...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Sansarahub, your trusted hub for comprehensive digital solutions. With over 13+ years of experience, we specialize in driving digital transformation to help your business grow, scale, and lead the market...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- California City, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
Prod House is a São Paulo studio that makes commercials, branded films, authorized AI avatars and animated series using generative AI, always led by a film director. Founded by Kahuê Rozzi, in film since 1996 and head of SimonSays Filmes, the studio builds a custom AI pipeline for each project and delivers...
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Audio Production
- Video Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
We are a marketing and advertising agency that offers everything you need under one roof. As a one-source agency, you can get everything from design, social ads, promotional products, and printing all done by us. This simplifies your workload and ensures you get it done right the first time...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Advertising
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- Location
- St. George, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
SERIOUS is a digital firm that provides a wide range of services and has offices in both Hamburg and New York. With a lot of fun, enthusiasm, and one very serious aim in mind, your success. We create outstanding corporate designs, digital marketing strategies, and innovative advertising campaigns...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Design Services
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Hamburg, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Strategic online marketing consulting to generate leads, improve conversions and grow your business...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
- eCommerce
- PPC
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- Location
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Badie Designs is an award-winning creative agency that provides branding and web services to government agencies, corporations, and small businesses...
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- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
We are Bear Icebox Communications, a full-service agency dedicated to helping you build, protect, and elevate your brand through strategic PR, branding, content, and digital expertise...
Top Services:
- Digital Strategy
- Social Media Marketing
- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
StratDev is a tight-knit, dynamic team of marketing rockstars who are all about results. We work with some of the fastest growing startup companies and small businesses to do anything and everything digital marketing related! As a startup ourselves, we take client growth seriously. With expertise and...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We are 301 Digital Media, a digital-first media and agency services company based in Nashville, Tennessee. Our primary focus is helping digital publishers and brands grow their digital audiences across their social, mobile, and web-based platforms...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Advertising
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Spring Hill, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Orbits Design is an agency that helps companies to enlarge their business in the online world...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Middletown, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Sky Dream ITbeen delivering top-notch online presence solutions from our West Dhanmondi, Bosila, Mohammedpur headquarters. We offer Web Design & Development, Software Development, Digital Marketing, SEO, Branding, and Web Consultationsmaking us your go-to for all online needs...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
With a rich tapestry of experience spanning over a decade, we've mastered the art of turning ideas into realities and visions into victories. From breathtaking branding campaigns to immersive digital experiences, we craft stories that resonate, designs that inspire, and strategies that succeed...
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- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Karachi, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Hire your best team for your data entry entry requirement...
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- BPO
- Customer Support
- Call Centers
- Market Research
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- Location
- Ghaziabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $4/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Orange Dice Solutions, a web design company based in Kerala, India, boasts a decade of industry experience and maintains a branch office in Ajman, UAE. With a strong foothold in both locations, we specialise in delivering cutting-edge web design solutions to clients worldwide...
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- Web Design
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Kochi, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 32 Projects Listed
Jumppace, a powerhouse agency with locations in Dallas, Texas and Karachi, Pakistan, offers top-of-the-line expertise in growth optimization and software development. Their talented team is dedicated to helping businesses thrive and reach their full potential...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Branch Out, we're unafraid to push boundaries and explore new horizons. We're the pioneers of content, copy, and social media strategies that don't compromise creativity. Our approach is rooted in understanding your brand's unique voice and story and then crafting compelling content that captivates your...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Location
- Exeter, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Established in 2014, Riposte is an Indonesia-based creative agency that specializes in creating creative works such as branding, visual design, website development, and environmental design for a wide range of industries...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Jakarta, Indonesia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We are a Lancaster, Pennsylvania-based digital marketing firm that uses powerful design, compelling content, thoughtful functionality, and proven internet marketing techniques to improve our clients' site rankings, traffic, and lead generation...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Conestoga, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Founded by Australian television journalist Leisa Goddard, Adoni Media's experienced journalists and online experts ensure that deadlines are met and campaigns are on message. Leisa and her team offer media training, public relations and digital strategy services...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Public Relations
- Video Production
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- Location
- Spring Hill, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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6 Frequently Asked Questions About Social Media Marketing Companies
What services do social media marketing companies provide?
Social media marketing companies provide a comprehensive range of services that span strategy development, content creation, and optimization. Here are some of their core services:
- Social media strategy
- Content creation
- Paid social
- Community management
- Influencer marketing
- Analytics and reporting
Some companies also offer broader digital marketing services, including search engine optimization (SEO), paid media, email marketing, video marketing, public relations (PR), and landing page optimization.
What social media channels should your business prioritize?
For business-to-business (B2B) organizations, LinkedIn is often a top priority, while X may also be useful, depending on your industry and whether real-time conversations matter to your brand.
For business-to-consumer (B2C) brands targeting younger consumers, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok are often stronger options.
According to the Pew Research Center, 95% of 18-29-year-olds use YouTube, followed by Instagram at 80% and TikTok at 63%.
A reputable social media marketing company should recommend a channel mix based on your goals, target audience behavior, and the type of content you can produce consistently.
When should you partner with a content creator vs. an influencer?
Partner with a content creator for asset creation. Conversely, choose an influencer for the audience. Here are more details about the differences between each to help you with your decision:
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| Who are they? | Experts in their specific field who create engaging and educational content for a specific topic, niche, or format | Individuals with an established audience who can shape opinions and promote brands, products, or ideas |
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How to measure the ROI of your social media efforts?
To measure the return on investment of your social media efforts, first clarify the business outcome you want to achieve with your social media campaign. For example, generating leads, sales, or demo requests.
Next, track key performance indicators (KPIs) tied to that goal, such as engagement rate, click-through rate, conversion rate, cost per lead, and return on ad spend (ROAS). Use attribution models, analytics tools, and UTM parameters to connect social activities to business results.
Industry benchmarks can provide helpful context, but they vary by platform, industry, and methodology. Here are benchmarks from an Emplifi research report to help you gauge campaign performance:
- Instagram
- Median engagement rate: 16.9%
- Cost per mille (CPM): ~$2.50, with ad spend per account reaching $5,100
- Facebook
- Median engagement rate: 1.4%-2.5%
- CPM: ~$1.40-$1.70, with ad spend per account reaching $8,500-$11,200
- TikTok
- Median engagement rate: 27.6%
- CPM: ~$1.00-$1.30, with ad spend per account reaching $14,900
How long until you see the results of your social media marketing campaigns?
Paid social campaigns generate results within a few days or weeks, but organic social media may take at least 3 months.
For organic social media, you might see initial follower growth and engagement within the first few weeks of regular posting. After 1-3 months, your account may gain traction as content performance improves, and audience engagement becomes more consistent.
By months 3-6, you may start producing qualified leads, stronger brand recall, and sales impact, especially for newer brands that are still building and refining their strategies.
Paid media campaigns, by contrast, can generate visibility, traffic, and conversions within days or weeks, but long-term performance will depend on creative quality, targeting, budget, and optimization efforts.
Ultimately, the time required to see meaningful results depends on your brand awareness, content quality, posting consistency, audience targeting, offer strength, and your broader marketing strategy.
What are the top social media marketing companies?
We have curated a list of top social media companies on DesignRush across multiple price points, so you can identify a vendor within your budget.
| High budget: $50,000+ |
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| Low budget: $25,000-$50,000 |
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