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We Rank You!
Top 3 SEO Company is a full service digital marketing company. We concentrate on combining all the necessary components to create a successful program to improve your website rankings and grow your business . We optimize all aspects of website design, search engine optimization, content management, social...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
#1 Marketing Agency for Deck Builders
Helping deck construction companies reach predictable lead flow for YOY growth...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Carlsbad, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Our Search, Your Engagement
We are a performance-based marketing agency generating leads through innovative traffic strategies and automation...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a full-service marketing, design & interactive agency. We create inspired solutions that achieve success...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Columbia, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Maximizing Your Targeted Demographics Is a Must!
Five Dog Solutions knows that the integrity of your company’s online presence is of the utmost importance...
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- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Amarillo, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Digital Strategy. Creative Impact. Real Results.
Every customer is unique. That’s why we customize every one of our digital marketing campaigns to fit your brands unique needs. Whether it’s a small strategy or a comprehensive effort, we’ll sit down with you, listen to your requests, and prepare a customized plan that will help you succeed...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Amarillo, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Promofuse is a graphics and advertising company located in Lubbock, TX. We specialize in graphic design, custom apparel, web design, print collateral, and promotional items...
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- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Lubbock, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Growth & Tech Partner
We are a one-stop-shop that offers comprehensive software development and digital marketing solutions to achieve our partners’ business objectives. We integrate technology, creativity and strategy to develop high-end digital products and growth marketing campaigns...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Software Development
- Branding
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- Location
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Social Media Marketing In Portland
Zambuki is one of the marketing companies in Portland Oregon that helps local businesses address the challenges they face online and in the marketplace. Our foundational marketing products allow businesses to build a stronger presence, connect with more customers, and grow a stronger brand...
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- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- Web Design
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- Location
- Largo, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Results-driven Specialists in Independent School Marketing
Digithrive for Schools is a full service digital and creative agency that specialises in independent schools marketing...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Public Relations
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Rank Higher. Get More Leads. Guaranteed.
Michigan SEO Experts helps businesses 4x their leads through proven SEO strategies. We rank on page oneand well get you there too, or your money back. Lets grow together!...
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- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- Web Development
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- Location
- Northville, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
C+L Creative is a Anchorage Public Relations & Social Media Agency. We offer a wide array of creative services...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Public Relations
- Video Production
- Web Design
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- Location
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We are your Flag Bearer.
We provide digital marketing services and content creation services for startups and middle sized corporations. As a video production company turned marketing agency, we have pride in the quality of the creative assets that we produce...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Video Production
- Public Relations
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- Location
- El Segundo, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Digital Media Services for Life's Stories
Gibby Visuals is a full service digital media company that specializes in video, photography, aerial drone production company. We offer solutions for businesses, events, live streaming, weddings, and families...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
- Digital Marketing
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Marketing Made Smarter
We're a data-driven boutique agency run out of Playa del Carmen, focusing on providing measurable sales growth through scalable lead generation and smart, conversion-focused web design and development. We're paid ad experts,...
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- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Ottawa, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Creative That Connects. Branding That Lasts.
Washington Media Services, Inc. is a full service, woman owned public relations and branding agency...
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- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Olympia, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Traditional & Digital Marketing Solutions
Mostyn Marketing Group provides digital and traditional marketing, and advertising services to B2C and B2B companies, nonprofits, and other agencies...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Cape Coral, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
REDISCOVER YOUR BUSINESS
Waterfront Media is a team of designers, programmers, strategists, and visionaries dedicated to helping businesses express themselves and better communicate with their customers. We help businesses and brands achieve their goal through exceptional design, consistent branding, and creative marketing &...
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- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- Web Design
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- Location
- Camden, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Loveland Digital offers services such as Digital Marketing, Brand, Content Marketing, Seo, Consulting etc...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- IT Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Cheyenne, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Grow Locally, Impact Globally
Get Local Digital Agency offers Integrated Marketing Management software and services for your business.Building a better and stronger online presence makes it easier for customers to find and trust your business...
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- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Email Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Wichita, Kansas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Personalized Social Media Services
We offer personalized social media services that provide clients with effective thought leadership and sales content to increase brand awareness and boost sales...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Content Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Medford, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Ideas to Solutions!
SysGenix Technologies assist in the creation of strategy, design, and development. We established an agency because we were weary of being let down by agency engagements. We were in your shoes not long ago, trying to find out how to establish a B2B IT company...
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- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Saskatoon, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
A full-service marketing firm
Eagle Productions is dedicated to helping businesses to soar...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Public Relations
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Focused on the future of social media since 2003
Founded in 2003 by Valerie Jennings, the agency's purpose has been to educate, lead and inspire others by providing martech driven digital marketing and advertising resources to large and small companies around the world...
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- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Overland Park, Kansas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Expand Your Digital Footprint to Generate Leads and Grow Your Business with Inspire To Thrive.
Inspire To Thrive helps small businesses expand their online presence through blogging, SEO and social media...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Rangeley, Maine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Best-in-Class Video Production & Advertising Agency
Chamber.Media is an innovative company that helps bring visions to life through digital videos, catapulting brands into the spotlight with millions of trackable sales, thousands of social shares and coverage in popular press outlets. Our professional video production services have made a name for themselves...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Video Production
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- Location
- American Fork, Utah
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Introducing Potential For Explosive Brand Expansion
At Half Past Nine, we offer powerful solutions to leading SaaS, E-commerce, and Healthcare brands. Our experienced team of performance media advisors are well-versed in providing premium-quality infrastructure consulting services along with data leadership expertise that can help your business reach its full...
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- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We Hold The Key To Optimal Publicity
Led by Michelle Mekky, a revered industry leader in media and PR, specialists at Mekky Media Relations are big guns from topnotch agencies from all over the country. We have joined together with former journalists that all work ceaselessly to magnify any client's brand. We're always going for gold and as an...
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- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Be Unique And Take The Center Stage
Unusual's unparalleled performance has resulted in over 300 successful launches, consistent revenue growth of $2B for our clients, and multiple awards from the most prestigious industry competitions, including Cannes Lions and D&AD...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
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- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Guaranteed to Achieve Great Results
The Lead Gen Department is your partner for successful and consistent lead generation. Expertly crafted outbound campaigns, including email outreach and LinkedIn messaging, ensure that your sales team has enough quality leads coming in on an ongoing basis...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Shaping The World With Stories That Inspire
Yulu, an award-winning PR and impact relations agency and a proud B Corporation, strives to do more than just make money: we champion social innovation.By partnering with organizations that are function toward positive change in their communities, our mission is clear: to use storytelling as a powerful...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Feast on Style.
We know food presentation is an art. Our creative team puts every plate of food, each image and every project together with one goal in mind: to make it look so appetizing that anyone could be instantly tempted. With extraordinary results as a testament to our success, let us bring your product or content...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Video Production
- Branding
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We do it all, so you don't have to!
Bizlutions is your one-stop shop to get your business going. From website design and digital marketing, to business operations support, Bizlutions is here to help...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
The Kind of Digital Marketing You Need
RED Digital empowers our clients to achieve success. With an array of expertise in social media advertising strategies and content creation - we can help you stand out amongst competitors and achieve your goals. Our commitment is unwavering; let us be the last marketing agency you'll ever need!...
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- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- St. George, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
World-Class Web Design and Digital Marketing
Webhound Media is an innovative UK digital marketing agency creating tailored, cost-effective solutions for businesses all over the country. With expertise in web design and social media marketing, we focus on building long-term business relationships and delivering real results that drive success and growth...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Luton, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Turbocharge Your E-Commerce Business
With over a decade of experience and the backing of our proven process & framework, BSR Digital can take your e-commerce brand to heights unimaginable! Our team consists of masters in Facebook Ads, Instagram Ads, Google Ads with clients from multiple industries. With us as your partner you'll surely achieve...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- Email Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The SEO Specialists You Need
With over ten years of experience, our downtown Toronto-based digital marketing agency is pushing the boundaries with innovative search engine optimization and web development solutions...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Development
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Stay Connected.
Multiview has dedicated 20 years to supporting the B2B industry by bringing buyers and sellers together to accelerate their growth. We are proud to provide integrated solutions that put our partners’ needs and goals ahead of everything else...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Irving, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
Forging Connections Through Storytelling
Powers Digital Marketing is an expert in telling your story, amplifying your voice and connecting with the public. Our specialized brand messaging and content marketing services have been helping businesses since 2014 when Amber Powers founded us. With her strong team of creative professionals, we foster...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Port St. Lucie, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Propelling Your Venture
At BizIQ, we believe success is measured in the growth and vitality of our client’s businesses. We craft results-focused strategies tailored to each unique business need—from website design & development, to search engine optimization & pay-per-click advertising and more. Our budget-friendly solutions are...
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- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
We Deliver Amazing Results
AGT Marketing helps you reach your sales goals with a carefully crafted strategy! We believe in delivering results without compromising on quality. Get in touch with us today!...
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- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Sfântu Gheorghe, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Science + Art = Results
You have something unique to offer. You need your target audience to know about your company and entice them to want to know about what you offer and what problem of theirs you help solve. There are many ways to accomplish this but if you do your advertising wrong it can cost you. Not just in terms of money...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Birmingham, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
We Make Websites That Work
Are you looking to spruce up your web presence? LDR Design Agency is the perfect choice for those wanting a modern website design that won't break the bank. With an array of professionally crafted websites and colorful logos tailored to fit your budget, let us help create one just right for you!...
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- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Gain Insight with Us
Clever Digital Marketing delivers exceptional digital marketing solutions. Our passion is helping brands achieve sustained growth. We've become a leading Toronto agency by mastering the features of Facebook and Google advertising so that every campaign delivers real results - no wasted dollars! Our team works...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Call Centers
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- Location
- Vaughan, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Helping business thrive in the digital era!
SOCL LUXE Marketing, LLC, a National and International Award-Winning Marketing Firm, accommodates to small and medium-sized businesses by assisting them in thriving in the digital age! We manage social media accounts, optimize SEO, and boost online engagement. SOCL LUXE Marketing, LLC specializes in assisting...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- SEO
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Video Production & Marketing That Drives Results
At Small Films, we're more than just an award-winning team of professionals - our cinematic expertise makes us superheroes! With 30+ years of experience with the crew, we've helped household names like Aldi and EDF Energy transform their brand image. Our impactful videos give your business a unique...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Video Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Video Production
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Creating digital chemistry!
Our digital marketing agency is leveraging the power of Google AdWords, Analytics, SEO and social media to help businesses across all sizes reach their customers in unique ways. With our team of Certified professionals we drive impactful results with customised campaigns that tell your story!...
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- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Rīga, Latvia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Your Dedicated PPC Agency
At Optimum Click Ltd., our mission is to ensure that your PPC campaign reaches its optimum potential. Our team of dedicated experts leverage Google Adwords, BingAds, Facebook Ads & Amazon PPC with strategic precision and cost-effectiveness - helping you acquire conversions and leads for less while achieving...
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- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- CRO
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Salford, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Creative Media Solutions That Drive Results
Elevating your story with precision and passion - NBPro Media has been delivering custom media solutions to a global clientele since 2011. Our team of seasoned media experts is dedicated to translating your vision into dynamic and impactful content...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Video Production
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- Location
- Midland Park, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Digital Marketing Agency ? Premier Google Partner
We are a Digital Marketing agency iTForce founded in 2015. Our main rule is *Power is in trust*. Google certified us as Premier Google Partner and we have successfully done over 200 projects. Our team consists of different narrow specialists in Digital Marketing...
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- Location
- Kharkiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/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.
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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