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.
Web Design & Google, Microsoft & Meta Ads Specialists
We build outstanding websites and scale extraordinary Google, Microsoft and Meta Ads campaigns, growing your monthly profits, expanding your online reach and winning awards for our work because we put you, our clients, first...
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- Digital Marketing
- CRO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Monmouth, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
We create cinematic experiences that drive lasting results.
The highest praise we've ever received? These are the guys you actually want to hang out with on set. No egos, no drama. Were about telling awesome stories with awesome people. So, whether you're looking for a killer video, a memorable ad, or something entirely out of the box, we've got you covered from the...
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- Video Production
- Audio Production
- Video Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Your Talent Our Mission To Reveal It To The World
Accelera, the agency where communication takes on a new dimension. We believe that today, it's no longer enough to speak loudly to be heard. You have to create meaning, emotion, and impact. Our mission: to give your brand a clear identity, a strong message, and visibility that makes a difference...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Casablanca, Morocco
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Connecting Businesses With The Digital World
Digital Web Finder is a top web development company in Dubai, focused on creating innovative, high-performing websites customized to meet your business goals. Our skilled team excels in custom design, responsive development, e-commerce solutions, mobile app integration, and SEO-driven strategies that boost...
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- Web Development
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Big Work, Big Impact
We are in the attention business. We are a full-service advertising agency that doesn't do boring. We create attention through BIG WORK that makes a BIG IMPACT...
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- Advertising
- Branding
- Video Production
- Social Media Marketing
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Digital Marketing and IT
Somos nativos digitales. Elaboramos estrategias increíbles de Marketing Digital, que se ejecutan, miden y optimizan de acuerdo a los presupuestos y objetivos establecidos por cada empresa...
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- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Web Design & Digital Marketing Agency in Mississauga
We offers wide range of web design, web development, creating e-commerce websites, app development, digital marketing services...
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- Email Marketing
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Mississauga, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
The scrappiest, friendliest, resultsiest agency in the universe.
Rocketship is a full service digital growth agency that provides brands with access to a team of highly experienced specialists and processes in the following disciplines: Strategy, Web Design and Development, SEO, CRO, Content Marketing, Email & Email Automation, CRM, Social, PPC, and more...
Top Services:
- Content Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Everett, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $140/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We spark brands. We supercharge with AI.
WGNR is an innovation-first brand marketing agency adept at fusing insights from brand psychology and sociocultural anthropology...
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- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Do it in Style, Idaho Style
Idaho Style is an Award Winning Digital Marketing Firm that specializes in achieving results through Web Design, Development, SEO, PPC and Social Media. Our passion for helping businesses grow and our dedication to providing quality services has earned us a reputation as one of the best in the business. If...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Boise, Idaho
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
More Leads. More Sales. More Business.
We help businesses thrive with expert digital marketing solutions. From Google Ads and SEO to social media advertising, we specialize in driving growth and success. Lets make waves together!...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Saratoga Springs, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
“We will not ask for your Business unless we are reasonably certain to improve it for you”
We are a full Service Advertising & Marketing Agency, Incorporated at Dubai World Central (DWC), the hub of the World EXPO 2020. We offer complete marketing and advertising solutions to many local and multinational clients with a 360 degrees communication approach...
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- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Advertising
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Results-Driven Websites and Digital Marketing Strategies Tailored for Your Business
Best Website Development and Digital Marketing Company in USA,UK and Ghana...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- SEO
- Web Development
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- Location
- Accra, Ghana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Your Go to Agency for Media Buying
Booyah Advertising, situated in Denver, CO, stands as a digital marketing agency that forms collaborative partnerships with businesses embracing digital avenues to propel their progress. Our core competency lies in the realm of media buying, where we meticulously navigate the digital landscape to amplify your...
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- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We speed your business into the future with integrated strategy, identity and web services.
We speed your business into the future with integrated strategy, identity and web services...
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- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- SEO
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- Location
- Aveiro, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Where IT Dreams Flutter to Reality.
Inceptory Technology, widely known as iTech, stands as an elite Flutter developer, specializing in bespoke digital solutions. From ideation to launch, we prioritize agility, transparency, and quality. Our robust expertise in Mobile and Web apps ensures your business not only grows but thrives in the digital...
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- Software Development
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Reshaping Digital Space
We tell stories, disrupt markets and unleash the madness in our brains! We're digital natives, and we're ready to transform your brands! TAC Universe positions itself as more than a traditional marketing agency by emphasizing collaboration, scalability, and long-term business impact. Their approach integrates...
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- Digital Marketing
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Content Marketing
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Cairo, Egypt
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Your IT Business Partner
WiseTech, a team of skilled IT specialists, offers a wide range of IT services in Dubai for businesses of all sizes. Their competitively priced services include network design, cloud computing, and software development. With an entrepreneurial mindset, they focus on enhancing customer satisfaction...
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- IT Services
- Cybersecurity
- Mobile App Development
- PPC
- SEO
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Your Account-Based Marketing Agency.
MESH is pioneering Account-Based Marketing via our proprietary Outcome Driven Marketing (ODM) methodology. We keep our focus on tightly integrating (or MESHing) lead generation, inbound, and outbound methodologies...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Market Research
- Digital Strategy
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Manchester, New Hampshire
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We Handle Your Marketing.
Tekli is a data-first digital marketing agency based in Greenville, SC. We specialize in high-performance SEO, PPC, and web development. Grow your sales, partner with Tekli...
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- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Greenville, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Full-service Digital Marketing Agency
Digital Systems is a technology driven professional digital marketing agency offering packages & custom solutions essentially needed businesses or professional individuals. Our categorized services are web design & development, website maintenance, website redesign & migration, search engine optimization...
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- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Web Design & SEO
Family owned and operated web design and online marketing company. Excellent customer support...
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Reno, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Advertising has a new meaning with us!
Our company is an expert in crafting digital solutions for any and all of your needs. From website design to online marketing, we have the tech savvy expertise required to make sure that you stand out from the rest while also giving you a competitive edge!...
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- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Thessaloniki, Greece
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Unleashing Creativity, Amplifying Impact.
Manic is an award-winning boutique design agency specializing in interactive media, print graphics, and advertising. Established in 1999, we have applied our expertise to a wide range of projects for clients including not-for-profit arts organizations, local small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and...
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- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Branding
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Your Vision, Perfectly Designed.
Gregory Mendoza is an expert in graphic design and vector art. He believes that life is a continuous learning journey and that no one has all the answers...
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- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Bergenfield, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We Provide Bespoke Creative and Digital Marketing Solutions.
We strive to provide our clients with effective creative and digital solutions tailored to help them reach their target audiences and achieve their business marketing goals...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Marketing
- Branding
- Print Design
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- Location
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Our independent agency is a vibrant cross-section of generation-x, -y and -z PR advocates from Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia and the UK. We hear and speak the language of our generations and we want nothing more than to give your brand its share of voice.In a nutshell, we have the expertise and a healthy...
Top Services:
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Public Relations
- Location
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
PAZ Marketing offers public relations consultancy, social media planning and events management across the Middle East. Founded in Dubai in 2007, our operations grew from a 2 member team to 10+ professionals representing some of the region’s hottest brands including global automotive, lifestyle and fashion...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- Public Relations
- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Web Agency based in Copenhagen, Denmark.We believe in building brands and long-term relationships. We are driven for results and are services are based on profound analysis. We believe that data is the best weapon to get the best out of online marketing...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Location
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $115/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
WE COME IN PEACE. MOTHERSHIP is one of Europe's leading full-service marketing agencies for the digital culture.Whether it is games, apps, software, music and video or the sharing economy, MOTHERSHIP is at home in today's digital world.We strongly believe that user experience in advertising matters and is...
Top Services:
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Services
- Location
- Cologne, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Turn Your Mission Into Momentum
Full service digital strategy & marketing agency based in Austin, Texas. We provide SEO, Social Media, Content strategy, and ongoing consulting...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Our work speaks for itself.
Successful businesses are constantly evolving and we help them to stay ahead as the digital landscape changes quickly. We're creative and analytical and very passionate about Digital Marketing!...
Top Services:
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
PR & Marketing Agency
We are Special Agents on a mission to provide brand-strategic communications services to creative companies...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Media Coverage Unleased
Bulldog Public Relations is a Washington, DC-based full service agency offering a comprehensive menu of public and media relations services. Bulldog PR uses an effective, tenacious approach in servicing client needs and delivering valuable and choice media coverage on their behalf...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
- Location
- Washington DC, Washington DC
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
Measure What Matters
Group RFZ enable brands and agencies to measure, understand and demonstrate the impact of their influencer marketing and content marketing initiatives. Our clients need to know exactly how their investments are moving the needle and be able to prove ROI. Through our unique brand lift approach we provide them...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
A #buzzword free, common sense digital marketer growing businesses online with ads, email, search engines, and social media...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Location
- Lindsay, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Get online with us
1-grid provides you with all the tools you need to move your business online. From registering your company, to hosting your online business to the design and protection of your website. We’ve got you covered...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
Boost your Google Rankings.
Get your Google My Business listing optimized and outrank your local competitors with our affordable local SEO services.At local Rank Booster, our SEO experts can help you get found by potential customers already interested in the services and products that you deliver...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Development
- Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
IT, SEO & Marketing
Agency for SEO, SEA, Responsive Web Design & Online Marketing...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Location
- Vallendar, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
You Stand for Something. We Find Others To Stand With You.
At Branch & Bramble, we connect lifestyle brands with audiences who share their values by offering strategic, data-driven, and integrated marketing solutions so companies and their fans can grow together. In other wordsyou stand for something and we find others to stand with you...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Beyond Private Label (BPL) enables companies to offer and sell custom websites, mobile websites and other digital products to their small business customers...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Services
- Location
- Pewaukee, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
A Leading Digital Marketing Agency in Melbourne
Clickmatix Melbourne-based digital marketing agency. Helping online businesses across Australia with expert solutions of SEO, SEM, Social Media, Web design & development...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Limitless Possibilities
Next-level video production, stunning photography, and incredible marketing solutions for you and your brand...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
- Location
- Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
You'll Be Spectacular!
Oh, Hello Branding Group was born out of the need for marketing materials that worked. More than pens, paper, and stress balls. Our focus is to use our knowledge of marketing and branding to achieve your goals like increased sales, more donations, better awareness. Our firm works with large multi-national...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
- Location
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Full-Service Digital Marketing
We are a full-service digital marketing agency built to help businesses expand their reach, and increase their customer base...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Location
- Logan, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Unique. Interactive. Experiences.
We use design and strategic thinking to help companies acquire and delight customers...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $130/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Your Goals Are Our Goals. Its as Simple as That.
We provide an array of Digital Business Solutions as we are dedicated to helping clients access more customers, business and revenue by tapping in to their full digital outreach potential. Whether you need us to provide you with visually captivating images or structure a lead generation and appointment...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Location
- Laguna Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Advertise Like the Fortune 500, Without Spending a Fortune.
Brill Media is one of the fastest-growing digital companies in America. We provide the most advanced data, targeting, and technology for brands, of all sizes, to market to consumers...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The days seem shorter. The workload is bigger. Your resources are squashed. At Bora, we have a team of cybersecurity marketing experts to help you be the hero of your team. We offer a well-managed content pipeline, joined-up campaigns which link content marketing, social media and sales lead generation for an...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Cybersecurity
- Location
- Valencia, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Buonasera Media Smart Strategy, Powerful Placement.
We are the largest Media Placement Agency in South Carolina which gives us the ability to leverage media cost/value for our clients...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
- Location
- Columbia, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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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
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- 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.
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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.
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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