The wrong social media companies can leave you with off-brand content, weak engagement, and wasted ad spend. Instead, browse our directory of vetted agencies that know how to turn posts into pipeline.
We Make the Web Work
Vertical Web is unique digital marketing agency that provide a full service one stop agency to handle all your hosting, design, seo and internet marketing needs...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Everything your last agency promised (but failed to deliver).
Our promise is simple: we’ll grow your business (and let you focus on helping your clients). Our values and results separate us from the charlatans. We help scale service-businesses through a hybrid of PPC and Conversion Rate Optimisation...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Web Technologies, eCommerce & Digital Marketing
Wenstein Beyond Digital is a consulting company specializing in digital marketing, e-commerce and web technologies. Our professional expertise is in assessment, strategy definition, and project management. The company has over 25 years of experience in the digital world with hundreds of successful national...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Mahwah, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Leading Digital Marketing Agency
We are a digital Marketing agency that helps brands to achieve their business outcomes. We bring creative ideas and innovations to life...
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- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Providing Simple, Results-Driven PR & Digital Marketing Services
Redhead Marketing, Inc has provided traditional and internet marketing solutions for solopreneurs and small to mid-sized companies since 2005. Our digital marketing and PR services are for the person who wants to expand their online presence, expand their influence, expand their network and their net worth...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Public Relations
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Connect + Power Your Brand
RAIL + STEAM is a brand strategy and digital marketing agency stationed in Omaha, Nebraska...
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- Video Production
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Omaha, Nebraska
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Because Your Company Deserves It!
Kinetic Curve Marketing Agency is a full-service branding and marketing agency providing inspiring creative, based on the goals of our clients.Our clients range from real estate and hospitality to luxury and lifestyle.If we got you to our website, we can get the right prospects to you...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Prosper, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The Gastronomic Agency is a boutique social media advertising agency, focussed on the hospitality and food and drink sector...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Were a dedicated team of digital marketing experts, creatives, developers & SEO specialists. We help local businesses spend smart on digital marketing and outpace the competition...
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- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Ottawa, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
SEO Injen Inc. experts extract and utilize data, we then complete on-site edits to make data-driven decisions. We then educate our clients on changes and data that bring in higher profit margins and a larger return on investment or (R.O.I.). SEO Injen Inc. specializes with WordPress and we work within your...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Edmonton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We help our clients make waves.
Kota Marketing is a full-service digital marketing company, based in the Hamptons, serving the world. We provide kick-ass web design, social media, and graphic design services to clients of all shapes and sizes...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Southampton, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
Be Unstoppable.
At Unstoppable Start Studios we keep it simple - these are the services you need to keep your brand in place and within budget...
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- SEO
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Marietta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Integrated B2B Technology PR Agency
Napier is a PR-lead, full service marketing agency that specializes in the B2B technology sector. Napier has an innovative four-step methodology optimizes B2B tech PR and marketing efforts. It distills the greatest data on how to produce successful PR and marketing campaigns into four easy steps: DETERMINE...
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- Email Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Chichester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We're a Solution-First Agency Revolutionizing How Companies Market, Sell & Service Their Customers.
Our team of digital juggernauts harnesses the full power of brands through developing websites and digital marketing campaigns that generate more traffic, leads and revenue...
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- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Red Zia Digital digital marketing firm different with simplified strategies and high-value impact...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Creative Strategy. Captivating Brand Presence
Zeax was established in 2011 with dreams to becoming the first branding agency of its kind. From humble beginnings they have worked with many local companies and entrepreneurs...
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- Design Services
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Print Design
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- Location
- Ventura, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
Matching Businesses with Success.
BizMatchery is a boutique digital marketing agency specializing in digital marketing strategy, web design, content marketing, lead generation, SEO, Paid Ads, and overall business development...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Ogden, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Real marketing. Real growth. Real partnerships.
At Local Marketing Solutions our main focus is to help our clients businesses grow, help them connect to their ideal customers, and generate more revenue by leveraging the internet through proven marketing efforts. Unlike our competitors, were not looking to work with huge corporations or businesses. We know...
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- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Guaranteed High Google Rankings
Get ahead of your competition with an unbeatable 90-day guarantee from Improve My Search Ranking, London's top SEO agency. Our award-winning team has the expertise to ensure you stay on top of Google rankings...
Top Services:
- CRO
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Take Your PPC to Newer and Greater Heights
Tired of working with digital marketing agencies that charge hefty fees for missed deadlines and questionable tactics? Pareto PPC is here to help. As a boutique agency founded by ex-eBay executives, we specialize in cost-effective solutions such as digital strategy, paid media optimization, analytics - all...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Push Your Performance to the Next Level
Making Science is an innovative, full-service digital advertising agency for mobile app businesses. As your one-stop shop for success in the ever-changing world of apps and tech, we offer expert strategy & campaign planning, savvy management & optimization services, including design studio support and...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Madrid, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Giving You A Voice To Share Your Stories
At TB Media Group, an award-winning Miami-based video and content marketing agency, our passion is creating powerful stories that resonate with people. Our Founder's professional journalistic approach enables us to champion these organizations' goals while delivering tangible results from our audience...
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- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
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- Location
- El Portal, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The Home Of Integrated Marketing.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, Hylink Digital is a leading independent full-service digital agency. They deliver results through technological evolution and innovation with a global presence and expertise in Travel, Healthcare, Automotive, B2B, Tech, E-commerce, CPG, Sports, and Luxury Industries...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Pioneering, Time-Tested Expertise
Bruce Clay's pioneering work has been instrumental in helping companies around the world maximize their digital marketing potential. With strong expertise in SEO, PPC advertising management, focused content strategies and tools offered through SEOToolSet®, our firm has made its distinguished mark in the...
Top Services:
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Simi Valley, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Connecting Brands to Trends, Movements and Stories
Hey Honey is a multi-award winning social media powerhouse headquartered in Amsterdam with a 'Honey Partnership' office in London. We specialize in captivating content creation for Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and LinkedIn...
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- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Changing the World for Non-Profits
BCS Impact believes that every nonprofit, school and socially conscious organization has the potential to make a real difference in this world. We give our partners the power they need - with insights on how best to unlock their unique promise of social impact...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Summit, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Content That Speaks With Intent
Forge & Spark Media is the go-to content agency for purpose-driven organizations. Led by powerful women, we create custom premium content marketing to ignite and amplify your mission...
Top Services:
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The Infomercial Specialists
At GoDRTV, we know that the days of simple "spray and pray" marketing are long gone. Consumers have become so used to seeing ads everywhere they look, it's no longer enough to simply pour money into mass advertising. Chances are, people won't even notice. It takes a smarter approach when investing in...
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- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
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- Location
- Glendale, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Time to Supercharge Your Brand
Let Reda Marketing Supercharge Your Brand! This international agency with over 8.2 million in revenue booked for clients is dedicated to bringing your brand real results. We are not about just clicks and impressions, but actionable leads and conversions. We also offer free consultations so you can make an...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- CRO
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- Location
- Calahonda, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Award-Winning Colorado SEO Company
Mobile OPZ is a Greeley-based Digital Marketing firm that works with local and statewide businesses to provide them with the website design and SEO services they need to thrive and expand in 2020 and beyond. We offer all of the digital marketing services you might want under one roof, with one staff, in...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Making Food Videography Easier than Ever
Foodist Films is a video marketing agency for food, eCommerce and supplement brands. With our expertise, we produce top-notch videos that your fans won't be able to get enough of...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- St. Paul, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Get your startup to the next level with us
Social Acumen helps turn startups and SMEs into forces to be reckoned with. Our data-driven digital and social media advertising strategies get your business the results it needs, taking you to that next level of success...
Top Services:
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Custom Solutions for Your Business
Rhema Marketing has become the go-to expert for hundreds of businesses seeking success in search engines like Google. Our comprehensive services include content marketing, video marketing, social media promotion and more! Utilizing the latest SEO techniques and strategies to boost rankings and drive traffic...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Bringing you the real customers.
LocalDIGITAL.co.id is a company specializing in website optimization for search engines and digital marketing. With the objective of assisting a multitude of business entities in expanding their presence in the digital world, LocalDIGITAL.co.id offers services that include the creation of business websites...
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- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Pematangsiantar, Indonesia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Data-Driven Solutions
Affinitiv is a unique industry partner that provides OEMs and dealerships with a comprehensive solution to achieve improved results. This is achieved through the integration of its end-to-end platform, proprietary data analytics and comprehensive marketing agency services. The company's customer lifecycle...
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- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Buffalo Grove, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
Websites That Generate Results
Revolution Web Studios can create a strong online presence for your brand and high-converting websites with the best user experience...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Harker Heights, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Everything You Need for PR
Uproar PR is a full-service PR and social media agency established to offer a cutting-edge technology perspective to companies looking to compete in the constantly evolving, socially driven economy. Our goal is to develop campaigns that drive sales by fostering creativity. Our team at Uproar PR is comprised...
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- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
Marketing Services for Boosted Credibility and Sales
At Ziko Media, we know the importance of a strong presence and reputation in order to drive sales. That's why we specialize in creating unique web designs that reflect small businesses' competitive value at its best. We're passionate about helping your business take its success one step further...
Top Services:
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Montreal, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The Best Way to Grow Your Business
Obixtor Technologies is a technology partner that helps its clients realize their IT dreams. We offer more than just premium service providers and set ourselves apart by being a trusted technology partner who goes above and beyond in solving challenges. If you are looking for a partner to help you achieve...
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- Advertising
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
A Boutique Creative Agency Helping Small Business Be Seen & Shine
At Spark & Pony Creative, we help you stand out and be SEEN! As a creative boutique agency based in Edmonton, Alberta, we specialize in social media, website, and logo design. Our work aims to bring your small business dreams to life. We believe in building long-lasting relationships with our clients by...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Edmonton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
High-Quality Video Production & Marketing Campaigns
The goal of Rushing Tap, a video production and marketing company, is to make video marketing more accessible to small and medium-sized businesses by conceptualizing, producing, and marketing video content that tells high-value brand stories...
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- Content Marketing
- Video Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
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- Location
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
PPC for SaaS & Tech
Teamedia is a team of marketing experts whose mission it is to help tech and software companies reach their highest potential. We are Google Premier Partners who bring more than 20 years of experience with PPC campaign setup and management, data analytics, as well as conversion rate optimization - ensuring an...
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- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- CRO
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- Location
- T'bilisi, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Marketing Done Right: A Digital Agency with a Difference
When seeking a partner to boost your profits through successful digital marketing, trust is key. That's where Attwood Digital stands out - we don't just claim to know what we're doing, we have proven it. Based in London, Marrakech, Manchester, and Ireland, we serve clients globally and bring a wealth of...
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- CRO
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Stockport, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Your Road to Online Success Starts Here.
Creative Niloy is a leading SEO expert in Bangladesh, boosting customers' profits since 2014. Known for their innovation and complexity when it comes to Internet Marketing projects, CreativeNiloy stays ahead of the curve with cutting-edge technology and specialised developments. With extensive experience in...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Get Tangible Results with Top-Tier Solutions
Search Rescue is an ambitious marketing agency that caters to brands of all shapes and sizes, both locally and abroad. Our dedicated team excel in SEO, Google Ads, social media marketing - you name it! We provide swift solutions with long-term impact; delivering real results for our clients time after time...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Get ahead of the competition with SEO F1RST Agency
t SEO F1rst Agency, our focus is on comprehensive Internet marketing solutions. Our expertise lies in a range of services, including Search Engine Optimization, Website SEO Audit, link building, Google Adwords, PPC, Facebook Ads, Instagram Ads, SMM, SMO, and Content Writing...
Top Services:
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Kharkiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Get Seen Easily!
We at Blade Marketing & Design are proud to be veteran-owned, and strive to bridge the divide between small and medium businesses with their customers. Through our comprehensive marketing consultations, along with eye-catching graphical designs such as websites, flyers or posters - we'll make sure your world...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Clarksville, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Data-Driven Online Marketing Company
Sprocket Digital is a small group of creative thinkers that proudly collaborates with Kiwi companies like yours to maximize the effectiveness of your online marketing budget...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Life in Motion Marketing: Your Partner in Digital Marketing
At Life in Motion Marketing, we understand the importance of strategy in building a solid foundation with our clients. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, we have the expertise to help you develop a winning strategy...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
High-Quality Digital Services
Our company specializes in helping you stand out from the competition while providing high-quality web design and development services, handle social media, and more...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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How to Hire a Social Media Marketing Agency
What are the benefits of working with social media marketing companies?
A social media marketing company can help you turn audience engagement into brand awareness, qualified leads, sales, and customer loyalty.
They achieve this by developing data-backed strategies, producing brand-aligned, channel-optimized content, practicing social listening, and actively managing social media communities.
Social media marketing agencies can also help you expand brand reach and establish credibility through strategic partnerships with relevant influencers and creators.
All of these can result in measurable business value.
According to the Rise at Seven study, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram collectively account for 60% of commercial intent keywords, whereas Google only captures 34.5%.
This data highlights that customers are increasingly turning to social media to search for products and brands.
SproutSocial also found that 81% of consumers are compelled to make multiple purchases a year due to social media. Additionally, 73% are more likely to buy from a competitor if a brand does not reply to their social media messages.
How much do social media marketing services cost?
Social media marketing costs start at $5,000 for small businesses implementing a single-platform social media strategy. However, prices can exceed $20,000 for a global multi-platform campaign with paid ad strategies.
The actual cost of social media services will depend on your goals, content type and volume, target platforms, and campaign complexity.
For instance, a social SEO strategy generally costs less than an influencer campaign due to talent fee considerations.
However, social media marketing companies often package their services for a more comprehensive offering. Below are approximate prices:
| Average Hourly Rates | Monthly Retainer | |
| Boutique agencies | $100-$125 | $5,000-$10,000 |
| Mid-sized agencies | $125-$175 | $10,000-$20,000 |
| Enterprise/global agencies | $175-$200+ | $20,000-$100,000+ |
How do you choose the best social media marketing agency for your business?
Follow these steps to choose a social media marketing agency that is experienced, reliable, and the right fit for your business:
- Outline project requirements: Define your goals, success metrics, target audiences, priority channels, content needs, budget, and timeline.
- Search for relevant experience: Shortlist agencies with experience in your industry, preferred social platforms, and campaign type. When reviewing case studies, look for a customized approach and measurable results.
- Evaluate service quality: Review client feedback and testimonials to assess how the agency handles communication, deadlines, revisions, reporting, and project management.
- Request a proposal: Send a request for proposal (RFP) to your shortlisted agencies and compare proposals by strategy, deliverables, expected outcomes, and pricing.
- Schedule an introductory meeting: Ask about the agency's approach to audience research, community management, campaign optimization, reporting, and intellectual property rights.
- Run a pilot project: Start with a short-term engagement to assess strategic alignment, communication, and content quality before committing to a long-term contract.
What questions should you ask before hiring a social media marketing company?
Before hiring a social media marketing agency, ask these questions to assess its experience, process, and fit for your goals, audience, and target platforms:
Relevant Background
- What social media platforms and campaigns do you specialize in?
- What is your experience in my industry and market niche?
- Can you provide social media accounts, case studies, and client references for projects similar to mine?
Services and Processes
- Can you walk me through your process, from strategy development and platform selection to audience targeting, content creation, and optimization?
- What does your quality control and approval process look like?
- How do you use stock assets or AI-generated content, and how do you ensure brand authenticity and intellectual property compliance?
- How do you handle negative comments, reviews, or community issues?
Related to Your Project
- How do you ensure that your strategy and content align with my brand, target audiences, and existing marketing campaigns?
- How do you maintain brand consistency across platforms while still adapting content for each channel and audience?
- How will you define and measure success for my social media efforts?
- What kind of reporting should I expect, and how often will you share it
What red flags should you avoid?
Watch for these red flags when evaluating a social media marketing agency. They may signal a poor fit, weak execution, or practices that could damage your brand reputation over time.
- Cookie-cutter strategy
If all of the agency's client accounts look similar in tone, design, and copy, it may rely too heavily on templates, stock assets, or generic AI output. That can lead to weak differentiation, brand misrepresentation, and lower engagement. - Poor platform optimization
An agency should adapt content to each platform's audience behavior, content format, and policies. If it reposts the same creative everywhere without tailoring it, performance may suffer. For example, Instagram has said that Reels that are visibly recycled from other apps or contain third-party app watermarks are less likely to be recommended. - Black hat tactics
Buying followers, inflating engagement, using bots, astroturfing, or publishing spammy content are major warning signs. These tactics may create short-term vanity metrics, but they violate platform authenticity rules and can put accounts at risk. - Weak processes
Agencies that lack a discovery phase, research process, content calendar, approval workflow, or quality control system often produce generic content, miss deadlines, and make avoidable mistakes. Repeated typos and posting errors can also make a brand look careless or untrustworthy. - No connection to business goals
If the agency cannot explain why it recommends certain channels, content types, or KPIs, it may be focused on vanity metrics rather than tangible business outcomes. - Ownership and access issues
Be cautious of an agency that is vague about who owns the content, creative files, account data, ad accounts, or social profiles. If the agency controls key assets or keeps accounts under its own credentials, you may face access issues, transition problems, or disputes when the contract ends.
Why Companies Trust DesignRush
Rated 4.8 on Google and 4.7 on Trustpilot, DesignRush Agency Directory is a reliable resource for finding social media marketing agencies. We owe this to our executive selection team, which follows a strict screening process when featuring agencies on the platform, assessing key performance indicators, like portfolio, client reviews, and industry reputation.
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DesignRush sustains a directory of over 40,000 agencies categorized by service category, location, expertise, and reviews. We build our database in two ways:
- Our dedicated team of agency experts actively searches the web for top-performing companies. We then pull information from their websites, online presence, and client testimonials to verify their status and qualifications prior to listing.
- The agencies listed get notified of their profiles on the website and they can choose to claim it or not, which suggests their availability for more collaborations.
Agencies can also reach out to DesignRush and must go through the verification process prior to being listed.
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.
About The Author and Expert Reviewer
Natasa Glikman is an experienced editor and content writer with over 10 years of experience in writing, editing, and translating articles across various topics, with a strong focus on marketing and advertising. At DesignRush, Natasa currently works as an editor, where she refines and enhances B2B content to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency across agency profiles and industry reports.
Mariana Delgado is the Head of Marketing at DesignRush, with more than ten years of experience across digital marketing, sales management, search, and video advertising. Since joining DesignRush, she has delivered 3× site-traffic growth and 2× growth in monthly revenue by building scalable, performance-led programs that connect acquisition, content, and brand across channels. Her campaigns have achieved a 5:1 ROAS.
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