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In today's fast-paced world, where businesses are continually competing for consumer attention, the need for exceptional communication and marketing solutions is greater than ever. At the heart of successful campaigns lies a fusion of creativity, strategy, and technology combination that transforms ideas into...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Digital Services
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Murcia, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Heights is a Saudi Arabia-based leader in event management and construction, blending creativity and practicality to deliver outstanding results for over 25 years...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- Email Marketing
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
Smile More Business Solutions helps businesses achieve success by strengthening their digital presence, enhancing branding, and crafting strategic plans tailored to drive results...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Media Buying
- Digital Strategy
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
HW is a leading digital agency based in Turkey, specializing in a range of services including web development, branding, digital marketing, and design. With a focus on delivering innovative, user-centered solutions, HW helps businesses strengthen their digital presence, improve customer engagement, and drive...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Yenimahalle, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Redefine Marketing Group, founded in 2018 by three former agency employees, is on a mission to transform the traditional agency model. Their goal is simple: to provide businesses with exceptional organic growth strategies while offering a level of responsiveness and attention to detail that matches an...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Covina, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Madwell, a division of the Madwell Corporation, is all about blending cultural convergence with creativity and a whole lot of fun. Their approach to marketing is refreshingly unconventional—bringing brands and audiences together in meaningful ways, while embracing the playful energy that drives their unique...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Creative Services
- Digital Services
- Advertising
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
This agency specializes in transforming brand narratives into compelling experiences by offering innovative strategic guidance and meaningful brand architecture. They aim to help brands effectively communicate their story to audiences, ensuring they understand not just what the brand does, but why it matters...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Richmond, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Essential Virtual Assistant LLC, established in February 2023, is a leading provider of virtual assistant services based in Riviera Beach, Florida. Our mission is to empower businesses by offering tailored administrative support, enabling them to focus on core operations and achieve greater efficiency...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Transcription Services
- Customer Support
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- West Palm Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
ONE KIRA is a dynamic social media marketing agency dedicated to helping brands grow through compelling content, strategic advertising, and eye-catching design while maintaining an affordable budget. We craft engaging social media experiences that drive real results, turning audiences into loyal customers...
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- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We are a team of website designers, online marketers, graphic designers and programmers based in Reading with over 5 decades of experience combined in Website Design, SEO & Online Digital Marketing...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Graphic Design
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Reading, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We help brands stand out with creative strategies rooted in real data. From performance-focused ad campaigns to eye-catching design and smart digital planning, we craft solutions that move the needle. Our fully remote team, based in El Salvador, partners with businesses worldwide delivering high-impact...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Branding
- SEO
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- Location
- San Salvador, El Salvador
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Duality Agency is a creative and data-driven digital agency based in Tunisia . We build high-performance websites with SEO at their core and craft marketing strategies that boost visibility and conversions. From custom development (React, Next.js) to SEO audits, Google Tag Manager integration, and targeted...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Sousse, Tunisia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Our objective is to always offer more than what you have invested in us. We will always find a way to enhance your experience by helping your business flourish online, we will also learn to innovate our products and services. Your success is our success!...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Quezon City, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Shalla is a 360° creative agency for talent management & influencer campaigns. Founded by Ella Priya DSouza & Greta Quintini, we blend data and pop culture to craft tailored campaigns, turning insights into immersive, results-driven experiences that fit each clients story and audience...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Public Relations
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Were here to help you achieve the dreams that are uniquely yours. We deliver smart, scalable, and budget-friendly web solutions designed to grow your business. With a strong focus on quality and consistency, our team crafts tailored web experiences that drive real results. Trusted by over 1200 clients...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Web Development
- SEO
- Web Design
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- Location
- Bradford, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
KAU Media Group is a London-based, full-service digital marketing agency that delivers data-driven, performance-oriented marketing solutions to businesses across the globe. The agency specializes in paid search, paid social, SEO, e-commerce marketing, creative and video advertising, mobile-app marketing, and...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Impulzo Digital is a results-driven digital marketing agency based in Querétaro, Mexico, focused on helping businesses grow through strategic, data-backed digital solutions. The agency combines creativity, technology, and marketing expertise to build customized strategies that increase visibility, generate...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Advertising
- Web Design
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- Location
- Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Ads Agency is a full-service digital marketing agency based in Prague, Czech Republic. They focus on performance-driven online advertising, helping businesses grow through PPC (pay-per-click) campaigns, analytics, and website development. Their goal is to increase online visibility and deliver measurable...
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- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Crypto Traffic Market is a specialized crypto, Web3, and AI marketing agency focused on helping innovative startups grow their visibility and attract real users and investors. Since 2017, the agency has supported blockchain projects at every stage, from early launch to scaling and expansion...
Top Services:
- PPC
- Email Marketing
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Big Neurons is a French brand content and digital acquisition agency based in Évreux, Normandie. We help SMEs and mid-size companies build communication that actually drives business results — not just looks good. Our Neuro-Scaling method connects content strategy, social media management, SEA/SMA, GEO...
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- Branding
- Advertising
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
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- Location
- Évreux, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Traffiy is a performance marketing agency focused on helping DTC brands, SaaS companies, and high-value businesses scale through data-driven paid media strategies. The agency manages Meta, Google, and TikTok advertising while also handling creatives, landing pages, and feed optimization under one unified...
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- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- CRO
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- Location
- Málaga, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
MAVERIX is an independent strategic communications and short-form video agency based in Thessaloniki, Greece. The agency combines research, social-first creative strategy, short-form video production, creator and influencer marketing, and content frameworks to help brands strengthen communication and audience...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Thessaloniki, Greece
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Get Found on Google. Get Cited in AI. Get Chosen...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Advertising
- Direct Marketing
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $5000/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Equestrian marketing agency from Bratislava, run by a rider who knows show grounds, stables and premium clientele first-hand. We build brands, websites and booking systems, run Meta, Google and TikTok campaigns and shoot photo and video for riders, stables, equestrian brands and events. Every project starts...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
- PPC
- SEO
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Bratislava, Slovakia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
dmads is a Hull-based digital marketing and design studio led by founder Danielle Madden, a Squarespace Circle Platinum Partner. The studio designs custom Squarespace websites and handles social media, branding and marketing for businesses across the UK and beyond. Clients work directly with Danielle on every...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Marcy Design is an experienced team of creative professionals. We are experts in web, marketing and advertising campaign development. Marcy Design can provide your organization with a creative and cost effective website...
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- Web Design
- Content Marketing
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Columbus, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Bepoj Technology is a full-service agency specializing in web, mobile, and software application development. We focus on creating innovative brand strategies, designing cutting-edge websites and apps, and executing marketing campaigns that deliver tangible results. Explore our portfolio on Designrus...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Chandigarh, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Snowday Design specializes in crafting contemporary websites, impactful brands, and captivating visuals catered to entrepreneurs, small, medium, and large enterprises, as well as nonprofit organizations. Collaborating closely with clients, we aim to deliver premium services while ensuring a hassle-free...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Parker, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
CyboServer, founded by Ranjeet Gupta in 2019, is a leading digital agency with 6+ yrs of experience, 250+ websites, 200+ clients, 150Cr+ revenue generated. We offer SEO, Google & Facebook Ads, web design, automation & more to drive real business growth...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $17/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Dilate Digital Marketing Agency, based in Perth, is a premier Google partner with a stellar 5-star Google rating from 127 reviews. They specialize in full-service digital marketing and provide various services such as enterprise SEO, to help businesses excel online...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Munster, Australia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
A web design & marketing agency focused on driving sales & leads for clients through custom web design, SEO and digital advertising across multiple platforms...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Rosedale, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
You have marketing goals. Well help you meet them. Smarthouse specializes in working with independent filmmakers, arts organizations, and nonprofits, working to boost their branding & marketing for in-person and online events, theatrical and streaming indie film releases, brand awareness, audience...
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- Advertising
- PPC
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $135/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We mix automotive industry expertise and cutting-edge technology to give you real results without hidden fees. See how we can custom-build an automotive digital strategy that works for you...
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- Digital Marketing
- Creative Services
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Rolling Meadows, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We are an Accredited All-Ireland Business 2024, a committed team of two delivering strategic solutions to brands since 2022. From our experience and knowledge, we build strategies to meet your brand goals.It's simple: provide us with a budget, and we work our magic to bring you results. Specializing in...
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- Advertising
- eCommerce
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Tralee, Ireland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Digital Hive Solutions transforms brands with innovative marketing and IT strategies. With affordability, timely delivery, and a client-first approach, we prioritize continuous communication to ensure success. Our expert team blends creativity and technology to bring your brand to life and drive your business...
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- Branding
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Calgary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Tazriel is a global outsourcing partner providing affordable remote service expertise for Software Development, Microsoft Power Platform automation, Mendix app Builds, Cvent event technology support, IT Administration and AI Training. With 24/7 support and cost savings of upto 70%, we help businesses...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Springfield, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $29/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Silverback Marketing (silverbackmarketing.com) is a boutique digital marketing agency founded in 2007 in Queen Creek, Arizona. We combine SEO/GEO, paid media, web development, and AI automation into one pipeline-measured growth system for B2B and considered-purchase companies, and we publish the open-source...
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- SEO
- AEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Queen Creek, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Didisheim Consulting successfully navigates our clients marketing, digital, and online presence by delivering customized results to complex problems across media channels. The result is a richly cohesive experience for our clients and their customers...
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- Digital Services
- Social Media Marketing
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We are SEIGRADI, a boutique public relations agency that was founded in 2003 and has specialized in assisting innovative technology companies in their launch, positioning, and expansion into the Italian market by providing them with media relations and digital communications projects that are individualized...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Location
- Milan, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are passionate consultants and marketers, dedicated to designing and implementing digital strategies that deliver the right solutions for your brand. Our expertise in social media and PPC ensures your brand grows with real, measurable results. Every brand is unique, so we craft solutions that align with...
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- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Location
- Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Matmon is a highly experienced full-service agency providing high-tech, long-term marketing solutions to businesses across the country. We’re known for our exceptional web development and design skills, executing incredibly successful digital advertising campaigns, franchise marketing, and branding...
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- Digital Services
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
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- Location
- Little Rock, Arkansas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Leverage provides complete, comprehensive digital marketing services to improve brand strategy. They specialize in full-service creative services, including design, development, and strategic marketing. Client partnerships are paramount at Missouri-based Leverage, which allows them to discover, create, and...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Chesterfield, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
We help businesses build a strong online presence with SEO, website development, branding, and digital marketing. Our goal is to deliver measurable results through smart and practical solutions...
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- Digital Strategy
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Dubai Prod is a PR and digital marketing agency in Dubai working with brands across the UAE and wider MENA region. We handle media relations and press placement, social media, video and CGI production, SEO, web development and brand identity with the writing, filming and strategy done in-house rather than...
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- Digital Services
- Video Production
- Public Relations
- Branding
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At eStore Factory we love to help our customers sell online. Staying updated with the latest in international ecommerce solutions industry, our Amazon consulting experts help manufacturer, importers & retailers sell more online...
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- SEO
- eCommerce
- PPC
- Affiliate Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $12/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Right Symbol is a tech-driven SEO, PPC, Web and App design agency...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
MM Tech Hub is a Maryland-based white-label digital marketing agency that helps agencies scale without the cost of hiring in-house. We deliver SEO, PPC, web design, social media, content marketing, graphic design, lead generation, and CRO fully under your brand...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Bowie, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We offer a wide range of services, including web development, e-commerce development, social media, marketing and management strategy, designed to help your company reach new heights. With an innovative approach and an unwavering commitment to excellence, we want to transform your presence into a powerful...
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- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Madrid, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Orange MonkE is a new-age and full service digital marketing agency empowering businesses with the most advanced services to build a stronger presence online. It has helped over 1000+ businesses over 40+ countries build a more dominating presence across digital platforms. With a team of leading industry...
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- Graphic Design
- Reputation Management
- Branding
- SEO
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Agencia AI-native de marketing y ventas en Madrid que ayuda a pymes de España y LATAM a captar clientes con IA...
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- AI Development
- Direct Marketing
- IT Services
- CRO
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- Madrid, Spain
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
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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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