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.
Marketing & Web Content Specialists
Our marketing services improve client visibility, lead generation, and revenue. We offer businesses all over the world industry-leading digital marketing services...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- San Antonio, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Efferent Media - Digital Marketing Agency Focused on Conversion
We are Efferent Media, a digital marketing agency providing Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Social Media Marketing (SMM), Content Development, Video Production, and Web Design. Founded in 2011 as a Search Engine Optimization Company, we have evolved into a full-service digital marketing agency...
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- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
Swish: Mobilizing Your Marketing Strategy
Swish provides objective, data-driven Digital Marketing & Analytics services to a multitude of industry verticals with a focus on creating quantifiable results centered on KPI singularity. Our team is dedicated to helping your business succeed through effective digital marketing strategies...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Houston-Based Web Design & SEO Services
We create and brand a professional custom website design for our clients, after which we concentrate on SEO and getting them onto Google's first page organically, locally...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Business Growth Strategy
We emphasize expanding small businesses' marketing footprints as digital marketing strategists...
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- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Guyton, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Full-Service Creative & Digital Marketing Agency
We are a Houston, Texas based online marketing company that cultivates relationships with each client based on trust in order to provide you with a good and satisfying experience...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Digital platforms, e-commerce and activations focused on emotion and performance...
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- Advertising
- eCommerce
- Social Media Marketing
- Design Services
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- Location
- Paris, France
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
Increase the Reach of Your Business.
We are a studio specializing in Web Page Design and Digital Marketing focused on providing solutions for growing companies...
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- Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Doral, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Amplify Your Online Presence With Smart, Affordable Solutions
Hello, and how are you? We hope all is well. Amplified Reach offers the following services: Web Design, Hosting Services, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Google Business-SEO, Reputation Management & Marketing, Google Ads, AIO-ERP Software with CRM and Customer Portals. Contact us today...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
If you have a project I can help you with, please get in touch.
I'm a freelance multi-disciplinary graphic designer who delivered creative and engaging solutions across brand identity, print, packaging, and social media...
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- Print Design
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
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- Location
- Casablanca, Morocco
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Soul Sisters Digital Design is a Full-Service Marketing Agency.
Soul Sisters Digital Design advocates for a comprehensive marketing strategy that considers all aspects of a business's brand and messaging...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Deltona, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
A Brand Management Company: Consulting With Style and Creative Flair
JSW Media Group, LLC, is a boutique public relations and brand management firm specializing in culinary arts, entertainment, fashion, music, and luxury lifestyle. Additionally, our company offers brand, business, and public relations consultation to a variety of start-ups, NGOs, and small enterprises. JSW...
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- Public Relations
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We are a Boutique Internet Marketing Agency in Honolulu, HI.
Digital HI Marketing is owned and led by Matt Fujieki an experienced entrepreneur, marketer, and business owner. Matt spearheads each project taken on and leads the way with an international team and partner agencies providing a wealth of expertise and experience in Digital Marketing, Advertising and Business...
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- Advertising
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Honolulu, Hawaii
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We Help Companies Stand Out From the Others.
Expand your customer base and boost traffic to your business with our proven strategies. Our expert team can help you develop customized solutions to maximize your online presence and attract more potential customers...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Brentwood, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Unlock Growth Without Breaking the Bank.
Gossamer Admin+Design, based in Antioch, California, delivers affordable fractional marketing and design services tailored for entrepreneurs, small businesses and nonprofits. Led by a seasoned founder with over 20 years of corporate experience, the agency offers web design, graphic creation, social media...
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- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Antioch, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Experience the Power when you run with the Dark Horses!
Cutting edge marketing advertising plans and creative designs...
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- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Tucson, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Your Digital Heroes
A Bespoke Animation & Digital Marketing Agency specializing in creating company explainer videos and various digital marketing & web design services...
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- SEO
- Video Production
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $12/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Let's Fire Up Your Brand.
Firebrand Media LLC is your go-to video production company in Dallas. Our team of experienced Dallas videographers specializes in various video production services, including events, law firms, and corporate projects. With our agency video marketing, we offer comprehensive solutions for your marketing video...
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- Video Production
- Video Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Affordable SEO Services For small Businesses
SEOersuite stands as a prominent SEO Agency headquartered in Bangladesh, committed to enhancing online visibility and fostering conversions for global enterprises. Our expertise spans both on- and off-site optimization, ensuring a comprehensive approach to elevating digital presence...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Let Us Bring Your Next Vision to Life.
Founded in Miami, we live to produce original and engaging content for brands to invoke meaningful connections with their audience, preparing them for the digital evolution of tomorrow...
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We Take Ambitious Brands to the Next Level.
Our agency's ethos revolves around fostering growth and transformation for small businesses. We believe in crafting custom-tailored approaches that align with each client's unique goals and aspirations. With a dedicated focus on web design and marketing, we leverage our expertise to redefine success metrics...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Oxford, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Create Beautiful Brand Experiences With Purpose
A creative at heart, Alessya Baggetta is inspired to build brand experiences through authentic graphic design and creative content. Realizing her artistic passion from a very young age, she attended York University and Sheridan College to complete a specialized graphic design honors program and from there...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
With Our Imaginative Thinking, We Will Bring You Something That Will Knock Your Socks Off.
We can help you with web design, marketing, content creation, social media management, virtual assistant, SMO and anything and everything that a business needs in this digital era. Starting from our first conversation to the final day of delivery, we listen to what the client has to say about their brand and...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Media Buying
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Elevating businesses to new heights of success
Welcome to Sky Vision Marketing, a leading full-service digital marketing agency with its head office in Melbourne, Australia...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Right-Sized Marketing Support for Small Businesses & Startups
At YP Marketing Solutions, we provide the structure of an in-house marketing team without the overhead. Whether you're growing a small business, leasing apartments, or building a standout brand, we help you stay consistent, on-message, and marketing with purpose, not panic...
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- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We're Behind You Every Step of the Way.
We are Black Tiger Creative! Web and digital design agency building strong brands. Founded by Daniel Hurst back in 2018 and based in Kirkham, Preston...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Kirkham, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Helping Brands Through Performance Marketing
At 360 OM, we help brands drive digital growth through performance marketing. We work with brand-side marketing teams and optimise their performance marketing channels such as PPC and Paid Social. We work with brands like ENGIE, tombola and Europcar Mobility Group...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Designs that mean business.
Hey there! My name is Julie Mastrangelo, I'm a graphic designer with a passion for visual storytelling and a solid foundation in design principles that started the journey in 2022...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Package Design
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- Location
- Brampton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Elevating Your PR & Media Strategies
Don't Be A Little Pitch is a PR agency based in Toronto, Canada. From tailored communication strategies to garnering awards and media features, the agency elevates brand perception, ensuring maximum exposure and impact. The agency embraces open communication channels and fosters a culture of teamwork, working...
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- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Scientific, so we understand the complexity. Creative, so we make it simple.
We have a proven pedigree in health, with industry titans in every facet of healthcare. This eliminates guesswork and fuels our passion for total, life-changing solutions. At the heart of health, were uniquely poised to predict whats next and respond to the markets demand for smarter and faster answers...
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- Public Relations
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Morrisville, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
Racing Toward Success: Empowering Central Kentucky's Small Businesses with Premier Web Solutions.
Welcome to Thoroughbred Innovations, your premier partner in transforming small businesses throughout Central Kentucky. At Thoroughbred Innovations, we specialize in providing cutting-edge web services tailored to meet the unique needs of small businesses, enabling them to thrive in todays digital landscape...
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- SEO
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Winchester, Kentucky
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Driving Success Through Digital
Trafiki Digital Dubai offers SEO, PPC, and digital marketing services to help businesses in the UAE achieve online success...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Let's Grow Your Ecommerce Business.
EcommAdvize is a trusted UK-based ecommerce agency specializing in Amazon, Shopify, Walmart, and more. We provide expert services like account management, product optimization, and advertising to help businesses thrive online. Our team is dedicated to delivering personalized solutions and exceptional results...
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- eCommerce
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Stretford, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Innovative Strategies, Beautiful Results!
Slait Digital Marketing specializes in empowering beauty and wellness businesses with tailored digital strategies that drives sustainable growth in a competitive industry...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Empowering Brands, Building Connections.
Avenue180 is a digital marketing agency specializing in services like SEO, PPC, social media marketing, email marketing, and web design. They focus on creating engaging campaigns that build relationships, drive conversions, and enhance brand visibility...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Building with a purpose.
Skiie.org is an SEO and web development company specializing in creating high-performance websites built with SEO at their core. We help businesses optimize their online presence, offering tailored services that include website development, SEO strategy, and technical optimization. With a focus on innovative...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Ibadan, Nigeria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Digital Marketing for Intervention Psychologists
Our team goes above and beyond to ensure your practice grows with a full suite of professional digital marketing services...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- San Antonio, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Boost your business with innovative marketing strategies and solutions.
At On Deck Marketing, our goal is to help you grow your brand and business. We achieve this by ensuring you have a solid digital foundation and a streamlined funnel and pipeline. Then, we merge creativity with analytics to systematically build your brand, increase leads, and ultimately grow your business...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Waynesboro, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Custom Websites For Local Service Companies.
Lockard Design Co. specialized in digital marketing strategies for local businesses, small businesses and coaches. Every local business needs to have strong online branding and presence to be found in search results. This branding and presence also contributes to your customer's decisions to work with you...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Jersey City, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Digital Marketing Agency In Greenville.
Premier Digital Marketing Agency in Greenville - Drive Your Business Forward!...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Greenville, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
The vision of your success.
PAMM Studio helps businesses grow with creative design and smart marketing. We make brands stand out with great ideas and strategic marketing solutions...
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- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Tirana, Albania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Outplay YOUR Competition.
Outplay Marketing is a full-service digital marketing agency focused on elevating brand visibility and driving customer engagement. Specializing in review management, local SEO, website design, and targeted advertising on platforms like Google and Facebook, we provide businesses with the tools they need to...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
A Growth Consultancy: Making Complex Marketing Simple.
Digital Willow is a London-based digital marketing agency & consultancy specialising in performance-driven campaigns, paid media, SEO, and marketing automation. We help businesses worldwide maximise their digital impact with data-led strategies, innovative technology, and tailored solutions that drive growth...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
This is where information becomes meaningful.
At Abrys Consulting, Inc., we understand that as a small business owner, you have a lot on your plate and a limited budget to work with. That's why we offer cost-effective solutions to help you get a professional, functional website that meets your needs and helps you grow your business...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Wayland, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We Are One Digital Marketing Agency.
FOCO STUDIO is a creative agency in Montevideo specialized in web design, branding and digital marketing. We help businesses and entrepreneurs scale their online presence with modern, functional and results-oriented websites...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Montevideo, Uruguay
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Bringing your ideas to life.
Wild Clover Digital is a boutique web and branding agency that partners with businesses to create meaningful and memorable brand experiences. We design impactful websites and craft brand identities that reflect your values, connect with your audience, and support business growth. With a focus on both...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Bringing your story to life.
19zero3 isn't just a name. Its a reminder that with the right idea and the right team, there are no limits to where your story can go. Supporting leading global destinations and ambitious brands with content and distribution services...
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- Creative Services
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
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- Location
- Victoria Point, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Your Trusted Digital Marketing Services Company
At Supersoft Digiads, we are a team of passionate digital marketing professionals dedicated to helping businesses achieve unparalleled online success. Based in the UK, we specialize in delivering innovative, result-driven marketing solutions tailored to your unique goals. From search engine optimization to...
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- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Your Web Design Experts For The Music Industry And Beyond
Based in Leicester, we specialize in web design and digital solutions for the music business. With over 20 years of experience, we've built a reputation for being fast, efficient, and reliable, serving a wide range of clients from international recording artists and labels to up-and-coming bands...
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- Web Design
- Managed Services
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Leicester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Your Expert Outsourcing Solutions Provider
International Outsourcing Group provides outsourcing services to businesses across the globe. From Marketing, Bookkeeping and Administration to more specialized outsourcing capabilities, International Outsourcing Group is your trusted partner for achieving your business goals...
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- BPO
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Brisbane City, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- 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.
Sources
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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