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Okazaki Graphics is a corporate communication design studio helping companies, organisations, institutions, and growing brands turn scattered business information into structured profiles, reports, presentations, proposals, brand identity systems, and market communication. We bring order to the thinking...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Design Services
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- Location
- Lilongwe, Malawi
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Sunday & Company is a marketing, creative and design studio for lifestyle brands built with intention. We bring branding, website design and digital marketing together so every place your audience meets you feels clear, connected and unmistakably yours. Services include brand strategy and visual identity...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Richmond, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
At Time Booster Marketing, were passionate about one thing: delivering results that matter to your business. Based in Buea, we are the trusted and dedicated full-service digital marketing agency that provides businesses with cost-effective digital marketing solutions across Cameroon and Africa, offering...
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- SEO
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- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We provide performance based marketing and have award winning design...
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Newton, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
As a full-service design and marketing team, we've worked with 100+ clients across the world to design, develop, and launch world-class brands that sell more products. We work with you to understand your specific goals, and then build a strategy to help you achieve them...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Kannapolis, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Webiocreatives.uk is a forward-looking digital marketing company based in London. We help businesses to achieve a 100% return on investment through SEO and digital marketing services...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Watch your business grow with Hedges & Company. Were the leading digital agency serving the $41 billion addressable market of eCommerce and third-party marketplaces that sell parts and accessories. As a Google Premier Partner agency we rank in the top 3% of digital agencies in the US...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Market Research
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- Location
- Hudson, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
DMV productions is a full-service digital media / video production company in the D.C. metropolitan area, which provides a wide range of personalized media and video products including commercials, music videos, promotional videos, training videos, event coverage, and more...
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- Video Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Video Production
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- Location
- Washington DC, Washington DC
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Full Communiction Marketing Agency, Creating a new combination of Marketing & Technology Solutions upon latest trends...
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- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Cairo, Egypt
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We work with businesses to use their website and web properties to generate leads so they can grow. We help them reach their prospects following a digital marketing strategy using digital tactics. We research and analyze their online presence against their competition producing a digital blue print...
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- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
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- Location
- Audubon, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
CMA is a full-service communications, marketing and association management firm, which has provided its clients with award-winning and proven results for more than 30 years. To drive ROI, it utilizes its strategic solutions including branding, digital marketing, web and mobile app development, social media...
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- Video Production
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Mobile App Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- East Windsor, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Your time is valuable you shouldnt have to waste it on website content writing. With our content-first approach and SEO expertise, well help position your site above your competitions. Your site should be working for you, not the other way around...
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- Web Development
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
NAS is an award-winning recruitment marketing firm. Our team of experts partner with clients to help them bring qualified candidates into their talent pool and increase their ROI. NAS achieves that by focusing on 3 main pillars: Storytelling, Technology & Strategy. Being a one-stop shop with great in-house...
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- Branding
- HR Outsourcing
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Independence, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Boost your online visibility with our top-rated SEO services in Nashville, TN, USA. Our experts provide complete SEO solutions, including technical audits and affordable packages. Elevate your digital presence today!...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Based in Knoxville, TN - Almighty Wings Productions brings 30 years of Award-Winning expertise to video editing and storytelling - focused on lifestyle and reality content ranging from :05 second shorts to 60+ minute episodes...
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- Video Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
- Branding
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- Location
- Knoxville, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Smallfish Creative is a full-service marketing and consulting firm dedicated to allowing small and mid-sized enterprises and nonprofits to focus on their core competencies. We view every client as a friend and a partner, and we believe that trust, communication, and mutual benefit are the pillars of any...
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- Web Design
- Graphic Design
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- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Payson, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Honest Digital is revolutionizing the automotive industry's digital landscape. Frustrated by stories of dealerships being let down by SEO and digital marketing agencies, Honest Digital is committed to a different approach...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Asheville, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
At Moving Bytes, were a boutique digital agency where creativity meets precision. With a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence, we craft tailored solutions that drive results and elevate brands in the digital world...
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- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Big Data Analytics
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Lewis SEO Oklahoma City provides expert search engine optimization for businesses across central Oklahoma. We help you improve rankings, increase visibility, and drive high-converting traffic. With over a decade of experience in local, technical, and eCommerce SEO, we build custom strategies that get results...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Reputation Management
- Web Design
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- Location
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Hayes Digital Marketing is based in Ponca City, Oklahoma and led by Todd Hayes, the gray-haired geek who's been building brands online since the dial-up modem days! We offer SEO consulting and implementation, optimized website design, and Google ads campaign management...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Ponca City, Oklahoma
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Our aim at WopeDigital is to help your business grow online, whether it's via website design, ranking in Google with SEO, digital marketing or advertising. With the world and technology changing rapidly, being able to take advantage of the opportunities that pop up online can make a huge difference between...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Accra, Ghana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
At Utopian Designs & Marketing, we design, develop, and market websites for funded startups and established companies.We believe in supporting and educating our clients to help them be able to handle the little things while we handle the heavy lifting...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Caraquet, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are problem solvers focused on delivering marketing solutions that capture attention, drive action, deliver results and increase your real estate brand...
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- Advertising
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Bucharest, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are MONDO MARKETING®, a multilingual & multicultural team of digital marketing experts dedicated to helping international brands expand into new markets. Since 2011, we have specialized in crafting 360˚ digital marketing strategies that bridge cultural gaps and make your brand resonate worldwide...
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- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Tokyo, Japan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
All in One Digital Marketing Platform- Built to Grow Your Business 123. AiLOQ is one-stop concierge-style expert digital marketing services from one central platform to grow your business. Top Business Solutions...
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
MORE VIEWS, MORE FOLLOWERS, MORE SALES. With a proven track record and guaranteed satisfaction from previous clients, we bring expertise to various industries such as F&B, retail, government, tourism, automotive, oil & gas, construction, property, and entertainm...
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- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We sell convenience. We organize your marketing goals and set everything up for you like a red carpet so that you and walk down the aisle and can achieve the success that you crave...
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- Location
- Tucson, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
DCP Crea is a digital agency with offices in Los Angeles, Istanbul, and Izmir. Since 2011, we deliver web design, SEO, PPC, and social media marketing for startups, SMBs, and mid-market brands. Cross-cultural perspective, measurable results...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
LocalHero helps local service businesses—plumbers, dentists, lawyers, HVAC companies, and more—rank higher in Google Maps and local search. We build authority backlinks, optimize Google Business Profiles, manage reviews, and fix citations. Real rankings, real calls, real growth...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Fremont, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Best local SEO agency in Perth for plumbers, electricians, HVAC technicians and roofers. We help home service trades rank #1 on Google Maps across Perth, Mandurah, Joondalup, Fremantle, Rockingham and Armadale...
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- Digital Marketing
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- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Seville Grove, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
ClearScale is an Australian digital marketing and website systems provider focused on tradies and local service businesses. The company develops functional, search-optimized websites and integrated marketing systems that include AI chatbots, automated lead follow-ups, Google Business Profile optimization...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- CRO
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- Location
- Cooroy, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a 360 Marketing and Communication Agency, with presence in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Zambia, offering Digital Marketing services, Social media management, content creation, Experiential marketing, Below the line marketing, brand activation, event management, social marketing (consumer...
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- Digital Marketing
- Media Buying
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Digital Rhetoric is the Best Digital Marketing Company in Pune, India, offering result-driven services like SEO, social media marketing, PPC, content marketing, and web development. Our expert team crafts tailored strategies to boost brand visibility and maximize ROI for every business...
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Pune, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We are a highly experienced, creative and talented team of graphic designers, website designers, communication & brand experts, broadcast industry...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Pretoria, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We are a design and marketing agency that enjoys partnering with small business owners to take marketing off their plates and help them grow and scale their companies...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Magla is a creative studio based in Los Angeles, California. We focus on creative solutions, design services and campaigns...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
WIDSIX, based in Phoenix, AZ, is a full-service advertising agency + social media agency + digital marketing company. We aim to redefine the value and expectations of creative services by taking up intentional yet disruptive space in our industry, while being transparent and true to our clients and ourselves...
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- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Hudson Cutler & Co. is a technology-driven marketing and communications company that develops great ideas to address the most complex business and social challenges. With industry-leading experts in branding, social media, technology development, research & insights, paid media and public relations, Hudson...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $350/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Get Found. Be Known. Grow your business with Lure Creative's locally operated & nationally award-winning digital marketing & web design agency in Lenexa, Kansas...
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- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- eCommerce
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Lenexa, Kansas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
OneCore Media is Toronto Digital Marketing agency and provider of Internet marketing services. Experienced team use laser-focused strategies and outside-the-box thinking to take care of your needs and produce superior results for your business...
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- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
We are a team of spirited and talented individuals who collectively bring over 50 years of experience in advertising, marketing, and media buying. We distinguish between good and great, and it shows in everything we do. We have an unwavering focus on driving real results for our clients. Through powerful...
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- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
Marketing has evolved and customers have taken control of the conversation. Today you must persuade a customer to take action across a wide array of contact options making engagement critical. Engagement requires a compelling story that will motivate customers to take action...
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
SunCity Advising is a full-service digital marketing agency based in San Diego. It specializes in SEO, PPC, content creation, social media, email marketing, web design, and business advising. The agency helps businesses of all sizes generate leads, increase sales, and grow their brand through data-driven...
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- Social Media Marketing
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- SEO
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We specialize in building websites, logos and brands for physicians, surgery centres, hospitals and healthcare organizations. Our talented designers collaborate with our technical group to create a personalized site that is graphically superior and functionally sound...
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- Social Media Marketing
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- Video Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
We offer professional pay per click, search engine optimization and social media marketing solutions...
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We're a friendly digital marketing agency who build and improve websites, get our clients' sites high on Google, write content, design logos and much more...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $132/hr
A criação de soluções de marketing digital personalizadase precisas para a realidade de cada cliente é a principal motivação da CRYAH.O maior destaque é a prestação de serviços online, realizados pela equipe de publicitários, webdesigners e programadores em cada etapa do desenvolvimento...
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- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
VTH is a business that listens to the problem and finds a solution. We are focused on outcomes and results and our primary goal is to provide the right tools for your business so you can get on with doing what you do whilst we get on with doing what we do behind the scenes...
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- eCommerce
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- Location
- Bella Vista, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Socialfix Media is an established video editing, digital marketing, and technology agency located in New Jersey, New York, and San Francisco - CA. We specialize in website development, software development, and video production...
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- SEO
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- Location
- Clinton, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Reno Web designer with a proven track record. Stunning web designs and digital marketing services. Voted best web design and SEO expert in Reno Nevada...
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- Location
- Reno, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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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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