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We create websites and provide businesses with various opportunities to collect leads and make money from unexpected conversions. The custom website company is dedicated to fulfilling needs that our experts can handle. We only make the best promises when it comes to website creation...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Montville, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Media Strategy Lab is a performance marketing and content production agency helping modern businesses scale customer acquisition. We combine technical SEO, local search visibility, and AI search optimization with paid advertising across Meta and Google Ads, alongside high-retention video editing and...
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- Creative Services
- Branding
- Design Services
- Digital Strategy
- Video Production
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
SEMFlux is a platform for agencies, freelancers, consultants and small businesses to run Google, Meta and Microsoft Ads, leads, CRM and social media from one dashboard, with AI you control or by chatting with Claude. 300+ clients and $20M+ in ad spend managed. Offices in New Delhi and Virginia Beach...
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- Digital Services
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Saint-Lambert agency on Montreal's South Shore helping Québec small and mid-sized businesses get found and generate leads. We build conversion-focused websites, run Google Ads and Meta Ads campaigns, and handle SEO and GEO so our clients show up in Google and in AI assistants like ChatGPT. Photo, video and...
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- Web Design
- PPC
- SEO
- AEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Saint-Lambert, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Madvert Labs is your external growth department. We help established businesses grow by connecting paid media, SEO, AI search visibility, creative, conversion, CRM, automation, analytics and technology under one strategy. From Meta Ads and Google Ads to branding, Madvert Studios, lead generation, marketing...
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- AEO
- Digital Marketing
- Media Buying
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Karachi, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Performance marketing studio from Turkey, run by Furkan İsmet Türkgüven. Google Ads, Meta, TikTok and LinkedIn campaigns built around one goal: measurable calls, leads and sales. Every account starts with clean conversion tracking (GA4, GTM, Meta Pixel, CAPI), then structured campaigns, creative testing...
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- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Erbaa, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
I am Kapil Lodhi, an AI SEO expert in Indore with over four years of experience. I work across technical SEO, on-page and content, link building, and local and e-commerce SEO for clients in India, the US, and Canada, reported against sessions, leads, and conversions...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Indore, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $5/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Big business marketing. Without the price tag.The Brand Aid provides fractional marketing managers and outsourced marketing teams across Australia. We build and run your marketing, from strategy and brand to launches, lead generation, digital marketing, PR, events and partnerships.One experienced...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Comedia is a Dubai software and digital marketing company founded in 2012. Our in-house Arab team builds iOS and Android apps, websites, online stores and custom business systems, and runs Google, Meta, Snapchat and TikTok campaigns with SEO and AI-search optimisation. We work mainly with UAE business owners...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
DG Equinox is a Phoenix, Arizona marketing agency built for growth. We design high-converting websites and mobile apps, and grow them with SEO, social media management, and performance advertising. Our team also builds AI and voice automation, branding, and custom ERP and CRM systems for small businesses...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Crom Studio builds custom software, POS platforms, and cloud infrastructure. We empower businesses with tailored web apps, Odoo ERP integrations, and robust Linux server management...
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- Creative Services
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Guanare, Venezuela
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
House 813 is a creative branding agency in Delhi. We work across branding and brand strategy, graphic design, packaging, web design, production and social media marketing, with clear starting rates and a process built around your brief...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Founder-led marketing for fine dining and iconic restaurant groups across the U.S...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Specialist growth partner for D2C and consumer brands in beauty, wellness and nutrition. We diagnose what is broken across positioning, acquisition and conversion, then stay for the execution...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce
- Branding
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- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Muaziin is a marketing & communications agency in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with 1,200+ global partners, 22+ startup launches, branding, campaigns & events...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Branding
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
OBELIX is an Alexandria-based digital growth agency helping brands in Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the UAE turn marketing spend into leads and sales. Since 2015 we have worked with 150+ brands in healthcare, food, real estate, retail and e-commerce...
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- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Web Design
- Branding
- SEO
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- Location
- Alexandria, Egypt
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
CueMatrix is a Lahore-based marketing and design agency working across performance marketing, branding, content, SEO, ecommerce websites and automation. We connect creative work with campaign tracking so clients can judge leads, sales, revenue and ROAS together...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Lahore, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Bario Creative Agency connects web design, software development, social media management, graphic design and video production. Based in Izmit, Kocaeli, Turkey, our seven-person team plans creative and digital work around each businesss needs. Founded in 2023, Bario works from a clear brief to coordinate...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- İzmit, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
ProfResults is a performance-focused marketing agency in Amsterdam. We help local businesses rank in Google's top 3 with SEO, local SEO and AI SEO, and win more customers with Google Ads and Meta Ads...
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- SEO
- AEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Okaz Digital is a French automation and AI agency. We help small businesses, firms and SMEs save time: intelligent agents, content production, lead qualification, automated reports and admin workflows. We also run our clients' social media and build custom web apps. Fewer repetitive tasks, nothing forgotten...
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- Branding
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Paris, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
KOA Digital is a Gold Coast digital marketing agency helping service businesses scale with better customers at a lower cost per lead. Google Ads, Meta ads, websites, CRM and AI lead nurturing, all run by one team...
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- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
- CRM Consulting
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- Location
- Burleigh Heads, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
NaFormate builds lead pipelines for growing businesses: paid campaigns in Meta, TikTok, Google Ads and Yandex Direct, conversion-focused landing pages and online stores, plus CRM and Telegram-bot automation that qualifies every lead. You start with a free audit and a launch plan with an expected cost per...
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- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Media Buying
- SEO
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- Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Sociobricks is a digital growth agency helping D2C brands scale through performance marketing, paid advertising, conversion-focused websites, and data-driven strategies. We combine creative thinking with measurable execution to help brands acquire customers, improve conversions, and build sustainable online...
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- Branding
- Public Relations
- Creative Services
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Belagavi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Lutie helps ecommerce brands and lead generation businesses connect paid advertising with conversion. Based in Lyon and working across France, our team of 11 handles Google Ads, Meta Ads, tracking, ad creatives and landing pages. A dedicated contact, weekly follow-up and monthly reviews keep the work clear...
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- PPC
- CRO
- eCommerce
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Lyon, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Bournemouth based digital agency, working with Dorset businesses since 2019. We build clear, fast websites, get local businesses found on Google and in AI answers like ChatGPT, and keep everything in plain English with reporting you can actually follow...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- AEO
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Bournemouth, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
Apollo Digital is a full-service digital marketing agency from Ljubljana with integrated strategy and execution. Over €10M in extra revenue for clients; we take on only 4 new clients per month...
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- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- CRO
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Digital Growth Lab Pro helps businesses grow online through result-driven SEO, digital marketing, and search visibility strategies. We specialize in technical SEO, on-page SEO, local SEO, AEO, and GEO to help brands improve search rankings, attract targeted traffic, and build a stronger digital presence...
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- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Karachi, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
h2a, communication agency in Luxembourg since 2004: 13 experts in strategy, design and digital for companies and institutions...
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- Branding
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Luxembourg, Luxembourg
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
Riley Summers Marketing Group helps HVAC, plumbing, roofing, pest control and other home services companies win more of the work they want. We run Google Ads, Local Services Ads and local SEO, and report results in booked jobs, not clicks. Clients own their accounts, pay Google directly for ad spend, and pay...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Media Buying
- CRO
- AEO
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- Location
- Jupiter, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $268/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We help businesses get discovered online through quality business listings, accurate citations, and reliable directory management. Our solutions support stronger local SEO and consistent business visibility worldwide...
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- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- AEO
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Marketing Kamran helps small businesses get measurable results from Google Ads, Meta Ads and local SEO. Every campaign is backed by proper conversion tracking (GTM, GA4, server-side tagging, Meta CAPI and offline conversions), so you know which spend brings in customers. Run by Kamran Arshad in Islamabad...
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- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Islamabad, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
MWIG TECH is a digital growth agency in Dubai for brands that want clients, not just clicks. One in-house team builds your website, SEO and GEO, Google Business Profile, social media and lead generation, so buyers find you in Google, on Maps and in AI assistants like ChatGPT. We work in English, Russian and...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
UK design studio for e-commerce brands: Amazon listing images, A+ Content, packaging, brand identity and websites, each designed to win the click and sell the product...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Pablo Garcia is a Pinterest manager and SEO consultant specialised in fashion brands in Spain. He works Pinterest as a search engine: keyword research, boards built like a website structure, product catalogue connected to the store and pins that keep bringing visits months after they are published. Audits...
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- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- eCommerce
- Location
- Sant Vicent del Raspeig, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Photographer and videographer in Geneva, working from a photo studio in Cointrin. Weddings, portraits, maternity sessions, restaurants and hotels, corporate video and drone footage, FPV included. Wedding coverage starts at CHF 1,890 for 4 hours and 200 edited photos, delivered in 4 days. French and English...
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Video Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Geneva, Switzerland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
His Marketing Co is a paid media consultancy in Minneapolis, run by Allan Viotay since 2017. No account managers, no junior handoffs. You work directly with the person spending your budget...
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- Digital Strategy
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Vexo Club is a Delhi NCR influencer marketing agency that plans and runs creator campaigns for Indian brands on Instagram and YouTube. We shortlist creators within 18 hours, lock usage rights in writing before a single frame is shot, and produce the content in our own studio. Every campaign ends in one weekly...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Video Marketing
- Video Production
- Content Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
seocompanyfl.com helps local business to grow online with expert seo services, local seo optimization...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- AEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Metalogic Solutions (METALOGIXS) is a full-service digital agency offering web development, digital marketing, and SEO. Based in Pakistan, serving clients across Pakistan, UAE, UK, and USA...
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- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Lahore, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
askotter builds your website and runs SEO, AI search visibility (AEO/GEO) and ads for owner-run businesses — every change by text, human-reviewed before it publishes...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- AEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Dover, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Web Worx Labs is a Mississauga marketing agency for regulated industries: med spas and private-pay healthcare, private capital and real estate, mortgage, insurance, pharmaceutical and manufacturing. Google and Meta ads, SEO and AI search, websites and video, built to pass compliance review...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- AEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Mississauga, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Digital Advance Growth is a Delhi NCR digital marketing agency for startups and small businesses. We focus on the work that gets a business found: technical and content SEO, AI search optimisation (AEO/GEO) for ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity, fast WordPress websites, and social media marketing. Every...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- AEO
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
creators.co is a marketing agency in East São Paulo (Zona Leste) for local small businesses: Google Business Profile, Instagram, Google and Meta Ads, websites and WhatsApp sales. Founder-led, clear monthly reports...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Greensboro agency building websites, brands and custom apps for small businesses. Led by a software engineer, so the work is usually what a business runs on, not just a brochure: referral portals, booking systems, event registration with check-in. Prices published upfront and delivery dates agreed in writing...
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- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Greensboro, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Altavista Digital is a web design and digital marketing agency in Bogota, Colombia, founded in 2010, with 58+ projects delivered and a 5.0 Google rating. We build corporate websites, landing pages and online stores on WordPress, WooCommerce and Shopify, plus SEO, AI search visibility, social media, branding...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Bogota, Colombia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Miami agency in North Miami helping local businesses rank on Google Maps and organic search and turn that visibility into calls. We specialize in Local SEO, Google Business Profile optimization, Google Ads and Meta Ads, backed by fast WordPress websites and clear lead tracking. Bilingual team (English and...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- AEO
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- Location
- North Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Aurel Digital designs and builds fast, mobile-first websites, online stores and apps for brands, nonprofits and service businesses, plus branding, video and ads. Short call and fixed quote, Figma design, build and testing, then launch with domain, analytics and handover. Clients own their domain, hosting...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
- Branding
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Reimagining the web with intelligence that thinks, learns, and evolves. Welcome to the Cognitive Web, where data becomes decisions...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Web Development
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- Location
- Markham, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
SoUs is an Istanbul-based integrated digital marketing, technical SEO, Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), performance media, video production, and custom-coded web software agency. Backed by 9 years of hands-on market experience across healthcare, education, sports, real estate, and e-commerce, we publish...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- AEO
- PPC
- Web Development
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- Location
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
GlowCommerce Co. is an Australia-based TikTok Shop agency headquartered in Melbourne, specializing in helping Australian brands enter and grow in established international TikTok Shop markets, particularly the United States and the United Kingdom. Its distinctive approach addresses the absence of a local...
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- eCommerce
- Digital Services
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Affiliate Marketing
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- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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6 Frequently Asked Questions About Social Media Marketing Companies
What services do social media marketing companies provide?
Social media marketing companies provide a comprehensive range of services that span strategy development, content creation, and optimization. Here are some of their core services:
- Social media strategy
- Content creation
- Paid social
- Community management
- Influencer marketing
- Analytics and reporting
Some companies also offer broader digital marketing services, including search engine optimization (SEO), paid media, email marketing, video marketing, public relations (PR), and landing page optimization.
What social media channels should your business prioritize?
For business-to-business (B2B) organizations, LinkedIn is often a top priority, while X may also be useful, depending on your industry and whether real-time conversations matter to your brand.
For business-to-consumer (B2C) brands targeting younger consumers, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok are often stronger options.
According to the Pew Research Center, 95% of 18-29-year-olds use YouTube, followed by Instagram at 80% and TikTok at 63%.
A reputable social media marketing company should recommend a channel mix based on your goals, target audience behavior, and the type of content you can produce consistently.
When should you partner with a content creator vs. an influencer?
Partner with a content creator for asset creation. Conversely, choose an influencer for the audience. Here are more details about the differences between each to help you with your decision:
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| Who are they? | Experts in their specific field who create engaging and educational content for a specific topic, niche, or format | Individuals with an established audience who can shape opinions and promote brands, products, or ideas |
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How to measure the ROI of your social media efforts?
To measure the return on investment of your social media efforts, first clarify the business outcome you want to achieve with your social media campaign. For example, generating leads, sales, or demo requests.
Next, track key performance indicators (KPIs) tied to that goal, such as engagement rate, click-through rate, conversion rate, cost per lead, and return on ad spend (ROAS). Use attribution models, analytics tools, and UTM parameters to connect social activities to business results.
Industry benchmarks can provide helpful context, but they vary by platform, industry, and methodology. Here are benchmarks from an Emplifi research report to help you gauge campaign performance:
- Instagram
- Median engagement rate: 16.9%
- Cost per mille (CPM): ~$2.50, with ad spend per account reaching $5,100
- Facebook
- Median engagement rate: 1.4%-2.5%
- CPM: ~$1.40-$1.70, with ad spend per account reaching $8,500-$11,200
- TikTok
- Median engagement rate: 27.6%
- CPM: ~$1.00-$1.30, with ad spend per account reaching $14,900
How long until you see the results of your social media marketing campaigns?
Paid social campaigns generate results within a few days or weeks, but organic social media may take at least 3 months.
For organic social media, you might see initial follower growth and engagement within the first few weeks of regular posting. After 1-3 months, your account may gain traction as content performance improves, and audience engagement becomes more consistent.
By months 3-6, you may start producing qualified leads, stronger brand recall, and sales impact, especially for newer brands that are still building and refining their strategies.
Paid media campaigns, by contrast, can generate visibility, traffic, and conversions within days or weeks, but long-term performance will depend on creative quality, targeting, budget, and optimization efforts.
Ultimately, the time required to see meaningful results depends on your brand awareness, content quality, posting consistency, audience targeting, offer strength, and your broader marketing strategy.
What are the top social media marketing companies?
We have curated a list of top social media companies on DesignRush across multiple price points, so you can identify a vendor within your budget.
| High budget: $50,000+ |
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| Low budget: $25,000-$50,000 |
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Beyond budget, our agency directory allows you to filter agency profiles by location, area of expertise, agency reviews, client types, team size, and hourly rates.
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