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All In One Marketing Service for Web, Social Media, Ecommerce, SEO...
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- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
We are a boutique, dedicated team of diverse professionals with over 40 years of combined digital marketing experience. We consult with each client to bring optimal results within budget and prove our deliverables with detailed reporting and monthly reviews. We specialize in top of funnel strategies like...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Burbank, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Brighter Click, our eCommerce paid media & creative strategy experts have maximized the potential of ad spend on Facebook, Instagram, and Google PPC for over 20 million. With a stellar performance in 2021 and a 250% surge in year-over-year growth rate continuing to soar - we are proud to be setting new...
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- Digital Marketing
- Creative Services
- eCommerce
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Cary, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
PR & Communications Services for Companies Expanding into Peru...
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- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
- Social Media Marketing
- Location
- Lima, Peru
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We specialize in crafting distinctive projects that not only align with your vision but also command attention in a competitive landscape. Our commitment to delivering customized solutions ensures that your unique needs are met, setting you apart from the rest. DevLounge excels in website development...
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- Digital Services
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Bari, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Adcoast is an award-winning marketing agency specializing in online presence, digital advertising, creative services, web design and social media marketing...
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- Email Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Grapevine, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Tecaudex, we architect custom digital solutions from lean MVPs to full-scale web and mobile apps that transform complex operational challenges into streamlined, growth-driving software...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Social Media Marketing
- UI/UX Design
- Software Development
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- Location
- Newark, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Flint Digital is a growth marketing agency that helps brands scale with data-driven strategies, growth audits, and revenue-focused marketing systems...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- CRO
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
EGAMI GROUP is an award-winning multicultural firm and expert’s network empowering clients to successfully reach and win the hearts and minds of diverse audiences...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $350/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Little Big Marketing is a Digital Marketing Agency in San Diego California. We strive to help small business grow or fill their schedule with customers. If you need help during the COVID crisis we can help...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Oceanside, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Advertising
- SEO
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
A Maven is an expert.Doer, a person who does more than talking.We disrupt the digital world. We are a South Asian digital marketing agency based out of Singapore with a great bunch of Doers committed to disrupt the online arena and scale-up businesses into profitable machines...
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- Digital Services
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Branding
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
A New England Digital Marketing Agency, bybDGTL is dedicated to providing digital marketing strategies to small to mid-sized businesses. We are a personable group that is driven by our core values - honesty, transparency, and accountability. Our clients have nothing but great things to say about us, and...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Londonderry, New Hampshire
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $140/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Titaja is a go-to-market (GTM) consultancy that helps startups and growth-stage companies turn product value into revenue through integrated positioning, messaging, launch execution, and product marketing systems. Rather than operating as a traditional marketing agency, Titaja builds and embeds GTM frameworks...
Top Services:
- Market Research
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Direct Marketing
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Brisbane-based Google Ads and Meta Ads specialist. You work directly with the founder: no account managers, no lock-in contracts and no markup on ad spend...
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- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Package Design
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Brisbane, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Result driven digital marketing agency in Abuja, Nigeria where you can have all your digital marketing needs met. We help business establish there online presence by creating a word class, user friendly, optimized website that will drive high quality traffic and increase brand visibility. Our digital...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Abuja, Nigeria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
1stplace is one of the fastest growing internet marketing agencies in Poland. It has original and innovative positioning methods thanks to which it achieves results up to 36% faster than competing agencies...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Poznan, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are experts at nailing what makes your people tick and the digital “speak” that will make them turn to you. Over the years, we’ve tracked and continue to analyze mountains of data, a unique experience which helps us to be hyper-informed when guiding our clients’ digital marketing...
Top Services:
- Video Marketing
- Email Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We help Real Estate, Restoration and Retail businesses grow with smart marketing: Branding,...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
610 Digital is a digital marketing agency that works with clients to improve the results and outcomes from their digital marketing initiatives. Our focus is to improve your lead acquisition, boost sales and create a better experience for your customers...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Glenmoore, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Futurism Marketing is an AI-first digital marketing agency dedicated to helping businesses scale in todays rapidly evolving AI-driven world. We seamlessly blend artificial intelligence, advanced data analytics, search expertise, and performance advertising to drive visibility, demand generation, and...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Piscataway, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We are an award winning healthcare digital marketing agency committed to helping patient-centric healthcare providers & hospitals grow and increase their patient base...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- Web Design
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- Location
- Hyderabad, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Planned Growth offers a full suite of Digital Marketing and Business Development services to fit all of your business needs...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- SEO
- Email Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Sunrise, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Creeyet Digital is an award-winning, subscription-based behavioural marketing agency for founders across Europe and the US...
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- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Tallinn, Estonia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Market your business effectively, starting with video. Dark to Light takes your vision and creates a clear, positive message to reach your audience. Dark to Light Productions is a team of creative professionals, each with different backgrounds and skills, and a strong passion for what they do; creating epic...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Hailey, Idaho
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Broadway Infotech is a leading Website Design and Development company located in Sydney, Australia...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Mascot, Australia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The Harman Media & Marketing Group, or THM2G for short, is a national full-service boutique agency. Our experts have experience in both digital marketing and traditional advertising. Custom responsive websites, Facebook ads, social media marketing, PPC, SEO, media buying, tv and radio production, reputation...
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- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Creative Force Solution is a comprehensive digital marketing agency that crafts bespoke solutions to propel businesses toward their objectives. With a profound grasp of diverse industries and sales dynamics, we specialize in crafting captivating content that not only engages but also yields tangible outcomes...
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- Digital Services
- Digital Marketing
- Media Buying
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Belgrade, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Through our unmatchable services, we generate qualified leads and help you to convert them into customers. As the best digital marketing agency in Dubai, our main objective is to drive website traffic that brings value and return on investment for our clients through well-researched and accurate data...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Lune Agency, we delve beyond the surface to unearth the essence of your brand. Our journey begins in the depths of your industry's ocean, navigating through the currents of your audience and the tides of your competition. We believe that the heart of differentiation lies in the why of your actions...
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- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Lahore, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
SlopeLift specialises in the DACH & CEE regions as a High-End Performance Marketing agency. SlopeLift supports clients and brands by creating productive client-agency relationships, workflows, and success stories, as well as providing them with cost-effective digital Performance strategies. Key tools for...
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- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Costa Mesa, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
DMD Marketing specializes in helping small businesses generate new business while keeping marketing costs low. They provide tailored solutions to reach target audiences effectively, offering services such as content marketing, social media marketing, social media services for small business, SEO, and more...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Frisco, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Syntactics, Inc. is a leading IT solutions provider in the Philippines, delivering innovative B2B services that empower businesses to grow, streamline operations, and strengthen their digital presence. Our expertise spans web design and development, custom software and business application developme...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Cagayan de Oro, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
Prim + Co specializes in a wide range of services to enhance brand visibility and engagement primarily through event management...
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- Public Relations
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Content creation and management agency at its core, both B2B and B2C communication expertise, mass media and social media professionals, graphics and production knowledgeable, event creators and coordinators. Corporate and Brand Communication, Crisis Management, Employer Branding, Personal Branding, Startup...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Bucharest, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Roovio is a full-service, full-stack digital marketing agency working with Auto Dealerships, Nonprofits, and Local Businesses for over 25 years. With a team of nearly 500 digital marketing specialists and developers and an obsession with lead generation, we would love to show you how we bring the focus to...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Chappaqua, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Only two things are needed to grow a business in today's digital marketplace: a Website and Website Traffic.The devil, however, is in the details. Luckily for you, we're friends with her, and we're standing by to help you navigate the sea of digital...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Church Point, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Helping ambitious women live the life of their wildest dreams through marketing that is magnetic and spirit-led. When a woman embodies and activates her truest self, her dreams are waiting to be born...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
- Web Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Willoughby, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We are committed to helping small business owners achieve their goals, by providing services like creating an effective marketing plan and content strategy, as well as imparting knowledge about the latest marketing trends. Additionally, we strive to provide solutions to everyday marketing problems faced by...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Business Consulting
- Web Development
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- Location
- Silver Spring, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Aion Marketing is your partner in Google Ads, Meta Ads & SEO. We strive to drive results for local businesses and Ecommerce brands...
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- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Vibe One Marketing, we are a full-service digital marketing agency dedicated to helping brands thrive in the digital world. Our innovative, data-driven strategies ensure that your message reaches the right audience at the right time delivering results that drive growth. With expertise in precision-targeted...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- CRO
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- Location
- Victoria, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
DRVE is a creative social media and digital marketing studio based in Richmond, VA. We help small businesses and entrepreneurs grow their brands with tailored content, strategy, and hands-on support. Our team specializes in social media management, digital campaigns, and creative storytelling to help you...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Public Relations
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Midlothian, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Empowering brands since 2019, Hobo.Video specializes in AI-driven influencer marketing, UGC content creation, and reputation management. Trusted by 1000+ brands like Himalaya and Wipro, we craft impactful campaigns with 2.25M+ influencers and creators. Our services include product sampling, live brand...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Video Marketing
- Location
- Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $6/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
CREATIVALS.COM serves as your comprehensive hub for a diverse range of digital solutions, specializing in the creation of polished websites, intricate applications, and custom-designed software tailored precisely to meet your distinct requirements. Our expertise extends beyond mere development; we are...
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Future Innovation LTD, the top web development company in Bangladesh. Our team has delivered 300+ projects across 20+ countries...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Comval IT Solutions Pvt. Ltd. is your gateway to web and digital excellence, led by a team of expert professionals dedicated to your success. We specialize in web development and digital marketing, offering tailored solutions to transform your business. With a global footprint, we craft personalized...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Kolkata, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 18 Projects Listed
Top notch talent for migrating dated websites to new platforms along with best in class website designers and developers. Blue Diamond Webs is a results focused team that delivers brilliant eye catching designs, advanced SEO services, and support. What matters most? Quality! Our motto? Only one rule in...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- SEO
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Ellenton, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
We are a fully independent, strategically led creative agency...
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- Advertising
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
E-commerce websites in Bangladesh for clothing, fashion, cosmetics, organic, perfume, bag and women's accessories brands. WooCommerce store with COD and bKash for a fixed BDT 16,000...
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- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
KWALL is a boutique digital agency founded in 2007, specializing in full stack web design and development for higher education, government, nonprofit, and enterprise clients. With an inhouse team of approximately 30 experts, the firm has launched more than 800 websites and built a reputation for scalable...
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- Location
- Costa Mesa, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/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.
| High budget: $50,000+ |
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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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