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- Graphic Design
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- Belgrade, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 26 Projects Listed
Unleash your originality with Affinity Collective, a Digital and TTL Marketing Agency that uses analytics to inspire creativity. Standard services, extraordinary execution. Digital, BTL, ATL, and Packaging are designed to be Beyond Ordinary...
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- Sandton, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 32 Projects Listed
HMG Creative is a full-service creative agency that boosts the marketing efforts of growing brands with creative services in strategy, design, development, and marketing. As a collaborative partner, we deliver creative expertise and unmatched reliability to empower your next business evolution...
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- Web Design
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- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 15 Projects Listed
SITE IT NOW is a leading AI-driven SEO and web development agency specializing in custom websites, mobile apps, digital marketing, and secure hosting. We help businesses rank higher, get discovered in AI search, generate more leads, and accelerate growth...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
We are an award winning full-service creative and digital agency that brings bold ideas to life through a powerful mix of strategy, storytelling, and execution. Headquartered in India with a strong presence in Dubai, we are committed to turning visions into scalable marketing success...
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- Branding
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- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Hyderabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 52 Projects Listed
At ReputationEase, our mission is to improve the visibility and footprint of as many businesses as possible that are suffering from detrimental and unfair content such as bad online reviews. With that goal in mind, our marketing expert founders have infused ReputationEase with the most advanced tech...
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- Reputation Management
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Whales Marketing is a full-service digital marketing agency that helps companies grow their online performance, get more clients and boost revenue...
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- Digital Marketing
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- PPC
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- Location
- Clearwater, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Array Digital is a digital marketing agency that helps law firms grow by leveraging the latest digital technologies and strategies. Our team of experienced professionals offers a wide range of services, including website design and development, search engine optimization, pay-per-click advertising, and...
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- Advertising
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- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Chesapeake, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
XMS is Florida company but has clients all over the USA & Europe. We are not flawless people, but we are the MOST RELIABLE, PROFESSIONAL & ETHICAL marketing team you'll ever work with. When you become our client you'll know we always have your back! That's why our clients trust & respect us...
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- Location
- Port St. Lucie, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $79/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Gatorworks is a digital marketing agency focused on growing your brand, offering Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Pay-Per-Click Advertising (PPC), Custom Website Design and Development, Logo & Branding, and other ways to help you grow your business...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- PPC
- SEO
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- Location
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Highway-61 is a top-rated world-class marketing and design agency, based in the heart of Switzerland - Zurich...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Zurich, Switzerland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
At Dog&Pony, we create solutions that work. Whether it is companies, charities, NGOs or government agencies, we strive to be effective, and if possible, have a positive social effect with our work. That’s kinda boring, you might think? Well, we beg to differ...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Budapest, Hungary
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Our experts in digital marketing, web design and development, media production, and cloud services execute results-driven strategies that boost your business...
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- Location
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 23 Projects Listed
Intrepy Healthcare Marketing is an award-winning healthcare digital marketing agency offering industry-leading digital marketing solutions to help healthcare organizations reach new patients...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
We are an ecommerce growth marketing agency that help brands drive more revenue through email marketing, sms marketing, conversion rate optimization, SEO and other innovative marketing strategies...
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- Email Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- eCommerce
- CRO
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- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Udjat Agency is an all-in-one marketing and technology agency providing digital marketing, branding, SEO, web and mobile development, e-commerce, software solutions, and business consulting...
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- Digital Marketing
- Market Research
- Social Media Marketing
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Alexandria, Egypt
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 30 Projects Listed
We turn business philosophy into visual storytelling. Every project begins with immersion understanding your why, not just your goals. From strategy to cinematic content, we build brands that feel human, look iconic, and perform with purpose. Your values is our fuel, your culture drives our creativity...
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- PPC
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
KingPin Services is the premier Pinterest Ad agency. Period. We apply customized Pinterest Marketing strategies to drive your online sales using Pinterest Ads and organic management. We monetize your business account, run advertising campaigns, and provide Pinterest consultations...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Location
- Montreal, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Aun Digital is the leading web design and development company in Dubai, UAE. Beyond website design, Aun Digitals prowess further extends into comprehensive digital marketing solutions spanning social media marketing & SEO in Dubai...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 36 Projects Listed
Anvil provides search engine optimization (SEO), paid media and organic social media strategy...
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
YellowFin Digital specialized in helping small businesses and entrepreneurs make their digital goals a reality. Our goal is to provide digital services like website design, SEO, SEM, web applications, mobile apps with exceptional communication and customer service to help small businesses, like us, grow...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Corpus Christi, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Dashbond is a digital marketing agency in Dubai, UAE, and Saudi Arabia. We focus on driving tangible value for our clients. Contact us now!...
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- Branding
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- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Founded in 2003, Colophon New Media specializes in website design and development, web hosting solutions, website maintenance and web marketing services like Paid Media (PPC) and SEO. Colophon New Media prides itself on excellence in planning, design, programming, and targeted web marketing, while o...
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- Charleston, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 33 Projects Listed
SEO Marketer has a strong and experienced team of Digital Marketing Managers. We can help your business grow. The strategies we follow are made after creating a detailed plan...
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- Athens, Greece
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are an agency built for 21st century businesses. We shift thinking and solve problems by leveraging the power of creative communications and technology specializing in websites, marketing and advertising, video, multimedia campaigns, and branding -- and it all starts with a solid strategy...
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- Location
- St. John's, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
North Carolinas premier SEO, PPC, & Webflow development agency. We are a team of 20+ digital marketing experts with enough experience and know-how to rival our largest competitors...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Greenville, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
At Lady Bugz, we take pride in being a team of nonprofit website designers, specializing in delivering end-to-end solutions encompassing web design, development, and digital marketing. Our proficiency extends across diverse domains, including search engine optimization (SEO), content marketing, and adept...
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- Location
- Hudson, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 15 Projects Listed
Empowering Your Business with Innovative Digital Solutions! Made Online specializes in SEO, content creation, web development, social media management, and PPC to elevate brand's online presence and drive growth. What happens online, stays online – so why not make it good?...
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- Digital Marketing
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- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
Sparkhouse is an Orange County-based video marketing, advertising, and video production company, fusing expertise in the art of filmmaking with an intuitive grasp of the digital world...
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- Video Production
- Video Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Costa Mesa, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 23 Projects Listed
Mobikasa is a full-service global digital agency headquartered in Miami, delivering high-performance web, mobile, and e-commerce solutions since 2011. We help brands scale through custom apps, scalable storefronts, and data-driven marketing, blending strategy, design, and technology...
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- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Mobile App Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 13 Projects Listed
At Search Engine Hub, our mission is to deliver top-notch SEO services to our clients, enabling them to enhance their online visibility and attract more traffic to their websites. We are committed to optimizing your online presence and ensuring the success of your business in the dynamic digital landscape...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Talisay, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
For over twenty years, we've been helping clients meet and exceed sales and strategic goals, through effective marketing that engages their target audiences in meaningful ways...
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- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Unlocking Success: eDigino is your trusted partner in digital marketing and web development. We provide innovative solutions to elevate your online presence and drive business growth...
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- Location
- Vilnius, Lithuania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
SEOTonic is a results-driven social media marketing firm that blends AI-powered insights with personalized strategies to empower businesses in the digital era. We craft targeted campaigns to boost engagement, drive measurable ROI, and elevate your brand’s digital presence with expert precision...
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- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Bhopal, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Profit Parrot Marketing is a results-driven SEO and digital marketing agency helping businesses get found on Google and AI search. With 15+ years of experience, we specialize in SEO, PPC, web design, and lead generation. No long-term contracts, just measurable results...
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- Location
- Ottawa, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
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- Lewes, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Full-service agency specialised in complete digital brand transformations and ambitious connected growth strategies...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Branding
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- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
Digital Nomads HQ (DNHQ) is a digital marketing agency offering businesses a comprehensive service of online marketing tools. We’re a local agency with a global heart, partnering with a broad range of businesses from smaller grassroots brands through to well-known national e-commerce...
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- Mooloolaba, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Butterfly Prime Solutions is a versatile web design and software agency with expertise across various industries. From simple to complex websites, we tailor our designs professionally and accompany you throughout your online journey, offering full services including online branding, digital marketing, and...
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- Nairobi, Kenya
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
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- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $700/hr
Pro Products Web Development (PPWD) is a full-service digital agency specializing in custom eCommerce, web development, and digital marketing. With 25+ years of experience, we deliver tailored solutions across Magento, Shopify, WordPress, BigCommerce and more. Our services also include SEO, SEM, custom...
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- Smithfield, Rhode Island
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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- Pompano Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
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- Township of Washington, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
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- Mohali, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
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- Santander, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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- PPC
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- Chicago, Illinois
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- Under 49
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- $125/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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