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- Gurgaon, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Netcloud Consulting is an AI-driven eCommerce and automation consulting firm based in India, helping brands and SMEs scale intelligently across online marketplaces and direct-to-consumer channels...
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- Mumbai, India
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- Under 49
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- $20/hr
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Centaur Digital is a leading digital transformation agency specializing in innovative solutions that drive business growth. With a team of experienced professionals, we provide comprehensive services in digital marketing, e-commerce, and technology integration. Our mission is to empower businesses to achieve...
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- Chennai, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
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Social Saga is a creative digital marketing agency determined to break the barriers of the mundane! We want to write you epic brand stories and make it a Saga to Remember!...
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- Bengaluru, India
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Scalyx Digital Co. is a top-tier agency specializing in digital marketing, website development, and ecommerce solutions. With over 3 years of experience, we help businesses from startups to established brands grow online. Weve successfully completed 50+ projects for clients like Sanam Travel, Prime Nutrition...
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- Lahore, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Elysian Digital Services, a top internet marketing agency in Delhi, drives online growth with expert SEO and creative campaigns. With 4+ years of experience, our team crafts tailored strategies to keep brands ahead in the digital race. Partner with us to turn ideas into measurable success!...
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- New Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- $20/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
AI Digital Service is your trusted digital solutions provider, offering expertise in graphic design, website development, social media marketing, AI-powered graphics, e-commerce, and accounting services. As certified partners with industry leaders, we empower businesses with cutting-edge strategies...
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- Model Town, India
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Dawn IT Services powers B2B growth with smart, cost-efficient solutions that drive measurable results. We specialize in sales outsourcing, sales automation, lead generation, and staff augmentation, helping businesses scale with ease. Our expertise spans robotic process automation, digital transformation, data...
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- Chennai, India
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- 100 - 249
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- Under $1,000
FT Digital Solutions is a results-driven digital marketing agency in Chennai dedicated to helping brands grow online through creative strategies, data-driven insights, and powerful campaigns. As one of the best digital marketing agencies in Chennai, we specialize in SEO, social media, PPC, and web design to...
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- Chennai, India
- Number of Employees
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- $1,000 - $10,000
Finessse Interactive is a full-service digital marketing agency in India, helping businesses grow online with result-driven strategies. We specialize in SEO, PPC, social media marketing, web design, and performance marketing to boost visibility, engagement, and ROI. Our data-driven approach ensures campaigns...
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- Number of Employees
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- Chandigarh, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
DTM Insights is a digital marketing agency helping businesses grow through SEO-first strategies and performance-focused marketing. Founded in 2022, we work with startups and small brands to improve search visibility, attract high-intent traffic, and convert users into customers. Our approach combines keyword...
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- Agra, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- $500/hr
SANA IT SOLUTION is an innovative digital agency specializing in AI-powered web design and data-driven SEO solutions that help businesses grow online with measurable results. Combining modern UI/UX design, responsive development, and advanced search-engine strategies, we build websites that not only look...
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- New Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
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- $25/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
Im Abhilash Ghodke, a Freelance Digital Marketing Consultant specializing in SEO, Google Ads, and Google Business Profile optimization. I help businesses improve their online visibility, attract local customers, and generate quality leads through effective digital marketing strategies...
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- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
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- $20/hr
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Crevofy Works is a Bengaluru-based digital marketing and web development agency helping businesses grow online. We specialize in Google Ads, Meta Ads, SEO, and custom website development. Whether you're a startup or an established brand, we deliver data-driven strategies that generate real leads and...
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- $100/hr
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Digises is a 360° Best digital marketing company in Chennai, offering end-to-end marketing services for businesses across industries. Since 2021, we help brands grow online with simple, effective, and result-driven strategies. Lets grow your business together connect with Digises today...
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- Number of Employees
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Maven Group Global is an IT and Digital Marketing Agency in Hyderabad. We offer APP Development, Website Designing and Development, SMM, SEM, ERP, CRM & SEO...
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- Hyderabad, India
- Number of Employees
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Kzashi is a full-service digital marketing and technology agency helping businesses grow through SEO, website development, social media marketing, branding, paid advertising, content creation, and creative design. We combine strategy, creativity, and technology to deliver measurable results and long-term...
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- Bokaro Steel City, India
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- $3/hr
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Howl Media Labs is a full-funnel growth agency for ambitious brands. We combine strategy, design, technology, and AI-powered marketing to help businesses define their identity, reach the right audience, and scale profitably...
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- Varanasi, India
- Number of Employees
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- $1,000 - $10,000
Bornov Engineering is a Digital Marketing Agency in Malappuram, Kerala, providing SEO services, website development, social media marketing, branding, and local SEO solutions. We help businesses across India and international markets improve online visibility, generate quality leads, and achieve sustainable...
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- Tirur, India
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- $10/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
At Growboostly , we help businesses grow faster through strategic digital marketing and lead generation solutions. From SEO and paid advertising to website development and marketing automation, our team focuses on delivering measurable result, quality leads, and improved online performance that support long...
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- Lucknow, India
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- $9/hr
Welcome to Brandywap, a leading Digital Marketing and Web Development Company in Lucknow dedicated to helping businesses grow faster in the digital world. When selecting a digital marketing or web development company, Brandywap is the perfect choice. We have years of experience in the industry, with a proven...
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Growzai is a digital marketing agency based in India that helps small and mid-sized businesses grow their online presence. We specialize in SEO, content marketing, website development, and social media management. Our team focuses on delivering measurable results through data-driven strategies tailored to...
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- New Delhi, India
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Zion Infosystem is a trusted software development company and digital transformation company helping businesses build scalable web, mobile, and cloud-based solutions. We specialize in custom software development, website design, mobile app development, UI/UX design, AI-powered solutions, CRM/ERP systems, and...
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- Ghaziabad, India
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- $10/hr
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DBP is a results-driven digital marketing agency helping businesses grow through SEO, web development, social media marketing, paid advertising, branding, and creative digital solutions that increase visibility, leads, and conversions...
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- Lahore, Pakistan
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- 50 - 99
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- $500/hr
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Turn 46 AI agents into your marketing team. Get SEO, leads, cold email, social & YouTube running daily. From 17,999/month, with 30 days free on a 60-day plan...
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- Prayagraj, India
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Full-service digital agency building high-converting websites and running SEO, AEO & Google Ads for dental, eCommerce & local businesses across India, USA & Canada. 300+ sites delivered...
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- Makrana, India
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Digituall is a performance-driven digital marketing agency helping businesses turn digital investments into measurable growth through SEO, performance marketing, social media, content, influencer marketing and advertising...
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- Bhubaneswar, India
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- 50 - 99
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- $50/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
Pytron Digital helps ambitious businesses build, grow and scale with connected digital solutions. We combine SEO, web, AI, content, paid ads and strategy to turn digital activity into measurable growth. Backed by 10+ years of experience, we build digital systems that deliver results...
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- Sitapur, India
- Number of Employees
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- $12/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Agencies365 is a Pakistan-based digital marketing and technology company specializing in TikTok, Facebook & Snapchat advertising agency accounts, performance marketing, AI solutions, and custom software developmenthelping businesses scale with smart digital solutions...
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- Multan, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
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- $70/hr
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- Under $1,000
Sydora Digital helps businesses build stronger brands, reach the right audience, and turn digital marketing into measurable growth. From branding and personal branding to performance marketing, social media, websites, SEO, and AI-powered solutions, we create strategies designed to improve visibility, generate...
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- Chennai, India
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We are a professional digital marketing company Kota businesses can rely on for effective online growth strategies...
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Digidoers India Pvt. Ltd. is a custom web development and digital marketing agency headquartered in India. Founded in 2019, Digidoers has successfully delivered 2,000+ projects for 700+ satisfied clients across India, the USA, the UK, and other countries, maintaining an impressive 98% client retention rate...
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Dignity Software Pvt Ltd is a leading Ad Agency offering a 360-degree solution for your brand to build and hold the market presence.We are offering services for the traditional and digital market. Our services are Graphic Design, Printing, Indoor/Outdoor Marketing, Web Design Development, Digital...
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BIZBUG Digital is a digital marketing agency in Pakistan providing customized digital and social marketing services to startup, businesses, and companies...
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- $60/hr
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- Chinsurah, India
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- $57/hr
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- Mohali, India
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- $12/hr
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- $25/hr
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- $10/hr
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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.
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| Low budget: $25,000-$50,000 |
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Beyond budget, our agency directory allows you to filter agency profiles by location, area of expertise, agency reviews, client types, team size, and hourly rates.
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