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.
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We provide full service advertising, video production, video marketing and communications services. We are commited to our client's needs. We are results-oriented. And we enjoy it!...
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- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Sofia, Bulgaria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Best Digital Service Provider in Bangladesh
ADN Digital is a ‘one-stop digital service partner’ for all your requirements related to Digitization of your business. Our young passionate team of Digital Experts & enthusiasts, comprising of specialists in insights and analytics, strategy and planning, search marketing, social media...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Email Marketing
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Creating Personalized Marketing at Scale
Founded in 2010, Socialize was the region's first social media agency. Today, we're recognised as a leading digital creative & media agency, ranked amongst Dubai's Top 50 SMEs...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce
- PPC
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $135/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Harness the power of digital marketing with our intelligent marketing strategies
We are a digital marketing agency that values our clients trust to help them grow their business. Our team of Google certified marketing consultants deliver strategic marketing strategies that include SEO, PPC / Search, Social Media, Email Marketing, Ecommerce, and Video Marketing. We encourage companies in...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Video Production
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- Location
- Westfield, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Digital Marketing Agency
We are a digital marketing agency, that provides services to all industries. We create complete strategies that help businesses achieve their goals...
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- SEO
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- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Cancun, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Get Quality Logo Design Service at Low Price by Design Eminent
Get excellent quality logo design service at affordable low prices across USA with more than thousands satisfied happy customers discuss your logo concept with our professional experts...
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- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce
- SEO
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- Location
- Newark, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We make websites using the latest in web technology.
We are a unique internet marketing company that focuses on modern web technologies...
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- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- eCommerce
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Build. Brand. Grow.
Since 2005, Quantum Identity Group has helped hundreds of organizations — large and small — develop effective strategies for business success...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Content Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
A Team of Creative Marketing Professionals Dedicated To Increasing Brand Awareness and Profits.
Mad Marketing continues to identify, optimize, and grow various sales channels for its clients. By having an in-depth understanding of the multiple channels available to online stores, Mad Marketing has proven itself to be more than a 1-trick pony. By identifying the low hanging fruit, we can make progress...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Creative Strategy, Global Impact
We are a full-service web and marketing agency founded in 1999, delivering innovative solutions to a wide range of corporate, small business, and non-profit clients around the nation and globe...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- SEO
- Branding
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Building Your Brand Once Click at a Time
Front Porch Solutions is a digital marketing agency in Cleveland, OH specializing in website development, design, SEO, PPC, social media, and more...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Independence, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We Make Business + Marketing Simple
Situated in the Oklahoma City/Edmond region, we operate as a comprehensive marketing consulting firm extending services to clients across the entire United States. Our core emphasis lies in delivering cost-effective, high-performance marketing solutions tailored specifically for small businesses...
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- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Advertising
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- Location
- Edmond, Oklahoma
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
Creating Beautiful Brands + Purposeful Presence
A small but nimble studio, n.Snipes Design offers full-service graphic + web design solutions to forward-thinking brands across the U.S. We have a true passion for design and collaborate closely with clients-from concept to fruition-to deliver exceptional and intentional creative executions that elevate...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Valitics is a digital marketing agency in Boise, Idaho. They provide customized web design, development and digital marketing services to organizations of all shapes and sizes. ...
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- Content Marketing
- PPC
- Email Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Boise, Idaho
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Your dedicated Hospitality Experts
Posh Cockney is a PR and Marketing Agnecy, specialising in Hospitality and restaurant openings...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Digital Marketing Agency
Want to generate new leads and drive business growth? Digital Refinery is a Digital Marketing Agency based in Auckland with a team of Google, Shopify & Klaviyo certified specialists. They can help your business grow by generating new leads and providing tailor made strategies based on your industry...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Email Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Cutting Edge Services!
Internet, Marketing, Media, and Strategy. Northern Pacific Digital is a full service digital development, hosting and marketing agency, leveraging the latest internet and mobile technologies on behalf of our clients.How can we make your technology serve you better? Contact us to find out...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- SEO
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Tacoma, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
We take your business to the next level
Mobyle is a full service digital agency providing web design and development, app development, SEO, digital marketing and branding, videography, photography, social media, content marketing, and graphic designs. We are an award winning agency and we take pride in making sure we provide the best digital...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Video Marketing
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Digital Marketing for a New World
We live at the intersection of technology, accountability and small business grit. We specialize in place marketing, promoting main streets and business districts in mid-sized cities...
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Tacoma, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Market your Brand.
VMk Agency is a performance-focused digital marketing agency specializing in Google Ads, SEO, and AI-powered marketing. We help businesses in healthcare, education, and manufacturing maximize ROI by delivering qualified leads and measurable revenue growth across traditional and AI search platforms...
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- AI Development
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Hotel revenue management and digital marketing
Hotel and Holiday Rentals revenue management service and digital marketing to boost your direct bookings...
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- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Email Marketing
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Malaga, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
A different kind of creative agency
In an era where everything changes at lightning speed, we help brands take advantage of these challenges...
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- Creative Services
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
- Product Design
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- Location
- Mississauga, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Taillight has created content and produced results for brands and artists for more than 20 years.
From producing large complicated events for live television to developing engaging content for brands to creating award-winning music videos, our clients rely and trust Taillight to deliver quality content and provide a 360' proven strategy for sharing that content. Great content starts with a great...
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- Digital Marketing
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- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Leeds Digital Marketing are not your average digital marketing agency, we are your secret weapon!...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Video Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Leeds, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Digital Marketing Gold Coast - To grow your sales with digital marketing, we start with our ears.
We are a young team made up of specialist digital marketing consultants, combining technical experience with marketing know-how. Headed by Joe Brown, the team at Digital Junkies have been hand picked for their passion for digital marketing and their specific expertise in a range of important areas...
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Gold Coast, Australia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Digital marketing and website agency composed of insightful experts. We help small businesses succeed in a competitive marketplace...
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- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Leicester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Online marketing solutions to help grow and scale your business...
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- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Leicester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Digital marketing for aesthetics and wellness practices.
At Margott, we use digital marketing and clever automations to assist accounting, bookkeeping, and CFO organizations meet their revenue targets. Margott uses digital marketing and clever sales automation to help accounting, bookkeeping, and tax organizations flourish. We were a collection of problem solvers...
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- Social Media Marketing
- CRO
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
With more than 15 years of experience on Internet Web Marketing, we design and build functional, user-friendly SEO ecommerce.We are not just another web design firm. We are a marketing service company with a dedicated IT and business development marketing team.Our goal is always to push the edge while...
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- eCommerce
- SEO
- Advertising
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
The sky is the limit.
Skylake Media is a digital marketing firm dedicated to assisting businesses in reaching their maximum potential. SEO, PPC, Social Media, Email Marketing, Website Design, Content Writing, and Video are some of our specialties. Our team members are detail-oriented and think beyond the box to provide new...
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- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Video Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Stroud, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Driving Growth Through Lead Generation, Consulting & Digital Marketing
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- SEO
- Business Consulting
- Branding
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- Location
- Frederick, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Customized Solutions for Business Success.
Your Way Group is a fully integrated group of companies committed to providing business solutions to entrepreneurial individuals and business owners...
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- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Ogden, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Marketing Made Simple
Transforming busy professionals' marketing with automated systems that save 15+ hours weekly while driving measurable growth...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Design Services
- Email Marketing
- Web Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Southfield, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We Design and Market Powerful Websites That Convert
7am Epiphany is a high level UX/UI e-commerce design and marketing agency. Our niche for over 20 years is e-commerce websites. We have consulted and launched several small to medium website companies and these days focus our efforts and experience towards medium, large and enterprise projects...
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- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Email Marketing
- eCommerce
- SEO
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- Location
- Folsom, Louisiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Big Ideas, Little Agency.
Innovative Advertising makes marketing magic happen. Our agency boldly reaches clients across the Southeast - from Louisiana to North Carolina and everywhere in between! We specialize in everything under the sun: advertising, branding, media services... you name it. Don't just take our word for it though;...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Media Buying
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Mandeville, Louisiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Your Custom Digital Partner Since 1999
With over two decades of experience, Absolute Marketing Solutions is the go-to place for organizations looking to take their business objectives to new heights. Founded in 1999 by Tampa Bay natives Alfred Goldberg and Dumitru Vlad, this award-winning digital agency deploys only the best technologies alongside...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Email Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Interactive Marketing Simplified for You
Spritz is a complete package for companies looking to expand their reach and connect with customers. This boutique marketing agency incorporates interactive technologies and traditional tactics into their services, creating powerful strategies that build strategic partnerships and grow businesses...
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- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Public Relations
- Design Services
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The Marketing Team for Complex Industries
Weidert Group is a top-tier B2B inbound marketing agency located in Appleton, Wisconsin. For the past nine years, they have demonstrated incredible excellence as a Hubspot Diamond partner for HubSpot—the gold standard of modern marketing automation and sales software. Clients from various industries benefit...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Video Marketing
- CRO
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Appleton, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Perfect Vision for Success - Providing All Things Marketing to All Service Contractors.
Contractor 20/20 is a two-generation family-owned and operated business, that is proud to have been serving the needs of small business owners since 1979. We are able to combine all facets of advertising into one, easy to understand, marketing plan. As technology changes, so does our focus. We are a...
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- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Email Marketing
- SEO
- Direct Marketing
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- Location
- Binghamton, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Break Barriers. Spark Growth.
IMM makes brands break barriers and spark growth through innovative digital solutions. Our expertise is like a guiding force that helps set companies on the course for success - enabling them to evolve, rise and reach their tipping point of greatness! So, if you're looking to put your business in motion or...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Media Buying
- Advertising
- SEO
- Show more
- Location
- Boulder, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Get Real Results
Get your business noticed with Keep it Real Social! We are a boutique agency specializing in spiffing up your social media channels and giving you the know-how to develop killer strategies that'll show off what makes you unique. Plus, we don't work alone - we partner with experts from all fields, so, our...
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- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Petoskey, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Transforming Brands With Award-Winning Design, Marketing, and Digitals Services
At Zagoren, we've been driving business success for almost 40 years with impactful branding and marketing solutions. Our expert team of creatives, writers, and technologists come together to elevate your brand image and help you achieve your business objectives. Our 24/7 concierge service means we're always...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Event Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
From idea to reality in 10 Days
Unlock your brand’s true potential with 10 Days London! With the creative vision and technical know-how of three brothers, their team offers fully produced adverts – from dream to reality in just ten days. They don't cut corners; they help brands take flight faster than ever before with serious creativity...
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
Helping Businesses Stand Out for More That 23 Years
Easton Design is the ideal partner for small to mid-sized businesses looking to take their digital presence up a notch. With expert teams in Iowa City and Cedar Rapids, our services are wide-ranging - from social media management/marketing and video production, all the way through search engine optimization...
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- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Iowa City, Iowa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Unleashing Business Potential with Panda Rose Consulting.
At our company, we aim to be your trusted technology advisor. We offer a comprehensive range of digital services, including search engine optimization (SEO), website development and design, digital marketing and advertising, app development, IT management, and virtual reality (VR) solutions...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Show more
- Location
- Spruce Grove, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
Marketing driving potential growth
StructureM is a growth agency that helps contractors increase their revenue by 15-50% per year. As a digital marketing agency, we offer a range of services to support your growth, including marketing strategy, website development, SEO, PPC advertising, and more...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Email Marketing
- PPC
- Show more
- Location
- Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Bold Marketing. Smart Strategy. Proven Results.
HPR has been serving clients throughout Central Illinois, as well as the USA, for over 20 years.We are based in Springfield, IL and serve clients from a wide variety of industries, including both for profit and non-profit...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Video Production
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- Location
- Springfield, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
The agency for the future of Brandformance, where creativity and performance converge.
Brandformance is a modern marketing approach that blends long-term brand building with short-term performance impact...
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- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Branding
- Video Production
- Digital Marketing
- Show more
- Location
- Barcelona, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Shout It Out
GRIDA is a digital marketing and social media management agency that helps businesses grow...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Email Marketing
- Advertising
- Show more
- Location
- Santa Venera, Malta
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
At Ketchup, our whole business has been built on focusing on the most important people: our clients.
Welcome to Ketchup, your full-service digital marketing agency. We combine a whole range of digital marketing services with intelligent, strategic thinking to connect you with the people your business wants to reach. Smart design, persuasive writing, clever technology and awesome ideas come together to make...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Nottingham, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
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How to Hire a Social Media Marketing Agency
What are the benefits of working with social media marketing companies?
A social media marketing company can help you turn audience engagement into brand awareness, qualified leads, sales, and customer loyalty.
They achieve this by developing data-backed strategies, producing brand-aligned, channel-optimized content, practicing social listening, and actively managing social media communities.
Social media marketing agencies can also help you expand brand reach and establish credibility through strategic partnerships with relevant influencers and creators.
All of these can result in measurable business value.
According to the Rise at Seven study, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram collectively account for 60% of commercial intent keywords, whereas Google only captures 34.5%.
This data highlights that customers are increasingly turning to social media to search for products and brands.
SproutSocial also found that 81% of consumers are compelled to make multiple purchases a year due to social media. Additionally, 73% are more likely to buy from a competitor if a brand does not reply to their social media messages.
How much do social media marketing services cost?
Social media marketing costs start at $5,000 for small businesses implementing a single-platform social media strategy. However, prices can exceed $20,000 for a global multi-platform campaign with paid ad strategies.
The actual cost of social media services will depend on your goals, content type and volume, target platforms, and campaign complexity.
For instance, a social SEO strategy generally costs less than an influencer campaign due to talent fee considerations.
However, social media marketing companies often package their services for a more comprehensive offering. Below are approximate prices:
| Average Hourly Rates | Monthly Retainer | |
| Boutique agencies | $100-$125 | $5,000-$10,000 |
| Mid-sized agencies | $125-$175 | $10,000-$20,000 |
| Enterprise/global agencies | $175-$200+ | $20,000-$100,000+ |
How do you choose the best social media marketing agency for your business?
Follow these steps to choose a social media marketing agency that is experienced, reliable, and the right fit for your business:
- Outline project requirements: Define your goals, success metrics, target audiences, priority channels, content needs, budget, and timeline.
- Search for relevant experience: Shortlist agencies with experience in your industry, preferred social platforms, and campaign type. When reviewing case studies, look for a customized approach and measurable results.
- Evaluate service quality: Review client feedback and testimonials to assess how the agency handles communication, deadlines, revisions, reporting, and project management.
- Request a proposal: Send a request for proposal (RFP) to your shortlisted agencies and compare proposals by strategy, deliverables, expected outcomes, and pricing.
- Schedule an introductory meeting: Ask about the agency's approach to audience research, community management, campaign optimization, reporting, and intellectual property rights.
- Run a pilot project: Start with a short-term engagement to assess strategic alignment, communication, and content quality before committing to a long-term contract.
What questions should you ask before hiring a social media marketing company?
Before hiring a social media marketing agency, ask these questions to assess its experience, process, and fit for your goals, audience, and target platforms:
Relevant Background
- What social media platforms and campaigns do you specialize in?
- What is your experience in my industry and market niche?
- Can you provide social media accounts, case studies, and client references for projects similar to mine?
Services and Processes
- Can you walk me through your process, from strategy development and platform selection to audience targeting, content creation, and optimization?
- What does your quality control and approval process look like?
- How do you use stock assets or AI-generated content, and how do you ensure brand authenticity and intellectual property compliance?
- How do you handle negative comments, reviews, or community issues?
Related to Your Project
- How do you ensure that your strategy and content align with my brand, target audiences, and existing marketing campaigns?
- How do you maintain brand consistency across platforms while still adapting content for each channel and audience?
- How will you define and measure success for my social media efforts?
- What kind of reporting should I expect, and how often will you share it
What red flags should you avoid?
Watch for these red flags when evaluating a social media marketing agency. They may signal a poor fit, weak execution, or practices that could damage your brand reputation over time.
- Cookie-cutter strategy
If all of the agency's client accounts look similar in tone, design, and copy, it may rely too heavily on templates, stock assets, or generic AI output. That can lead to weak differentiation, brand misrepresentation, and lower engagement. - Poor platform optimization
An agency should adapt content to each platform's audience behavior, content format, and policies. If it reposts the same creative everywhere without tailoring it, performance may suffer. For example, Instagram has said that Reels that are visibly recycled from other apps or contain third-party app watermarks are less likely to be recommended. - Black hat tactics
Buying followers, inflating engagement, using bots, astroturfing, or publishing spammy content are major warning signs. These tactics may create short-term vanity metrics, but they violate platform authenticity rules and can put accounts at risk. - Weak processes
Agencies that lack a discovery phase, research process, content calendar, approval workflow, or quality control system often produce generic content, miss deadlines, and make avoidable mistakes. Repeated typos and posting errors can also make a brand look careless or untrustworthy. - No connection to business goals
If the agency cannot explain why it recommends certain channels, content types, or KPIs, it may be focused on vanity metrics rather than tangible business outcomes. - Ownership and access issues
Be cautious of an agency that is vague about who owns the content, creative files, account data, ad accounts, or social profiles. If the agency controls key assets or keeps accounts under its own credentials, you may face access issues, transition problems, or disputes when the contract ends.
Why Companies Trust DesignRush
Rated 4.8 on Google and 4.7 on Trustpilot, DesignRush Agency Directory is a reliable resource for finding social media marketing agencies. We owe this to our executive selection team, which follows a strict screening process when featuring agencies on the platform, assessing key performance indicators, like portfolio, client reviews, and industry reputation.
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DesignRush sustains a directory of over 40,000 agencies categorized by service category, location, expertise, and reviews. We build our database in two ways:
- Our dedicated team of agency experts actively searches the web for top-performing companies. We then pull information from their websites, online presence, and client testimonials to verify their status and qualifications prior to listing.
- The agencies listed get notified of their profiles on the website and they can choose to claim it or not, which suggests their availability for more collaborations.
Agencies can also reach out to DesignRush and must go through the verification process prior to being listed.
6 Frequently Asked Questions About Social Media Marketing Companies
What services do social media marketing companies provide?
Social media marketing companies provide a comprehensive range of services that span strategy development, content creation, and optimization. Here are some of their core services:
- Social media strategy
- Content creation
- Paid social
- Community management
- Influencer marketing
- Analytics and reporting
Some companies also offer broader digital marketing services, including search engine optimization (SEO), paid media, email marketing, video marketing, public relations (PR), and landing page optimization.
What social media channels should your business prioritize?
For business-to-business (B2B) organizations, LinkedIn is often a top priority, while X may also be useful, depending on your industry and whether real-time conversations matter to your brand.
For business-to-consumer (B2C) brands targeting younger consumers, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok are often stronger options.
According to the Pew Research Center, 95% of 18-29-year-olds use YouTube, followed by Instagram at 80% and TikTok at 63%.
A reputable social media marketing company should recommend a channel mix based on your goals, target audience behavior, and the type of content you can produce consistently.
When should you partner with a content creator vs. an influencer?
Partner with a content creator for asset creation. Conversely, choose an influencer for the audience. Here are more details about the differences between each to help you with your decision:
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| Who are they? | Experts in their specific field who create engaging and educational content for a specific topic, niche, or format | Individuals with an established audience who can shape opinions and promote brands, products, or ideas |
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How to measure the ROI of your social media efforts?
To measure the return on investment of your social media efforts, first clarify the business outcome you want to achieve with your social media campaign. For example, generating leads, sales, or demo requests.
Next, track key performance indicators (KPIs) tied to that goal, such as engagement rate, click-through rate, conversion rate, cost per lead, and return on ad spend (ROAS). Use attribution models, analytics tools, and UTM parameters to connect social activities to business results.
Industry benchmarks can provide helpful context, but they vary by platform, industry, and methodology. Here are benchmarks from an Emplifi research report to help you gauge campaign performance:
- Instagram
- Median engagement rate: 16.9%
- Cost per mille (CPM): ~$2.50, with ad spend per account reaching $5,100
- Facebook
- Median engagement rate: 1.4%-2.5%
- CPM: ~$1.40-$1.70, with ad spend per account reaching $8,500-$11,200
- TikTok
- Median engagement rate: 27.6%
- CPM: ~$1.00-$1.30, with ad spend per account reaching $14,900
How long until you see the results of your social media marketing campaigns?
Paid social campaigns generate results within a few days or weeks, but organic social media may take at least 3 months.
For organic social media, you might see initial follower growth and engagement within the first few weeks of regular posting. After 1-3 months, your account may gain traction as content performance improves, and audience engagement becomes more consistent.
By months 3-6, you may start producing qualified leads, stronger brand recall, and sales impact, especially for newer brands that are still building and refining their strategies.
Paid media campaigns, by contrast, can generate visibility, traffic, and conversions within days or weeks, but long-term performance will depend on creative quality, targeting, budget, and optimization efforts.
Ultimately, the time required to see meaningful results depends on your brand awareness, content quality, posting consistency, audience targeting, offer strength, and your broader marketing strategy.
What are the top social media marketing companies?
We have curated a list of top social media companies on DesignRush across multiple price points, so you can identify a vendor within your budget.
| High budget: $50,000+ |
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| Low budget: $25,000-$50,000 |
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Beyond budget, our agency directory allows you to filter agency profiles by location, area of expertise, agency reviews, client types, team size, and hourly rates.
About The Author and Expert Reviewer
Natasa Glikman is an experienced editor and content writer with over 10 years of experience in writing, editing, and translating articles across various topics, with a strong focus on marketing and advertising. At DesignRush, Natasa currently works as an editor, where she refines and enhances B2B content to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency across agency profiles and industry reports.
Mariana Delgado is the Head of Marketing at DesignRush, with more than ten years of experience across digital marketing, sales management, search, and video advertising. Since joining DesignRush, she has delivered 3× site-traffic growth and 2× growth in monthly revenue by building scalable, performance-led programs that connect acquisition, content, and brand across channels. Her campaigns have achieved a 5:1 ROAS.
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