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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Serves CaliforniaServices provided
See all 107 projectsFunnel Boost Media is a digital marketing and SEO agency renowned for delivering exceptional website development and search engine optimization services. With over 90% positive feedback, clients praise the company's professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to boost website traffic and lead generation. Notably, 100% of clients highlight their effective communication and project management skills, contributing to successful and timely project completion.
$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves CaliforniaServices provided
See all 12 projectsE29 Marketing is a full-service marketing agency specializing in brand strategy, digital marketing, and influencer campaigns. With consistently positive feedback, nearly 100% of reviewers commend E29's strategic insight, professionalism, and ability to integrate seamlessly as an extension of clients' teams. Clients report measurable successes such as increased brand awareness and reduced customer acquisition costs, highlighting the agency's effectiveness and responsiveness in project management.
$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Serves CaliforniaServices provided
See all 67 projectsVerbsz Marketing is a comprehensive digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, social media management, website development, and paid advertising. The agency consistently receives commendable feedback, with approximately 100% of reviewers praising their professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to deliver successful outcomes, including increased leads and website traffic. Clients frequently highlight Verbsz's tailored strategies and commitment to understanding specific business needs, ensuring highly personalized service.
$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Serves CaliforniaServices provided
See all 6 projectsTwo Trees PPC specializes in digital marketing services, including PPC advertising, SEO, website development, and social media marketing. The company is praised for its strong culture fit, effective communication, and responsiveness, with 100% of reviews indicating positive feedback on their professionalism and ability to generate leads. Clients appreciate their strategic approach, timely deliveries, and dedication to meeting business needs.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Santa Maria, CA
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Launched in 2013, RP3 Productions is a small video production company. Their services include Video Production and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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ROCK IMS is a branding firm located in Los Angeles, California. The team offers Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Serves CaliforniaServices provided
See all 9 projectsIOI Solutions is a digital marketing and web development firm, offering services like website design, brand identity creation, and advertising solutions. The company is praised for its professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to exceed expectations, with 100% positive feedback across all reviews. Clients highlight their impressive project management and personal touch in client interactions, emphasizing their creative and strategic capabilities.
$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves CaliforniaServices provided
See all 16 projectsTop Growth Marketing INC is a dynamic growth marketing agency specializing in digital advertising, social media marketing, and email campaigns. They consistently deliver impressive results, including significant revenue growth and increased brand visibility. Notably, 100% of reviewers commend their project management skills and client-focused approach, highlighting their ability to exceed expectations and provide tailored solutions.
$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves CaliforniaServices provided
See all 16 projectsHotspex Media is a digital marketing agency renowned for its omnichannel media services, including digital advertising, SEO, and traditional media. The reviews highlight their impressive project management and innovative solutions, with 95% of reviewers commending their deep industry knowledge and attention to detail. Clients appreciate their strategic insights and data-driven results, with notable improvements in KPIs, brand sentiment, and ROI.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Jose, CA
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RankMeTop is a San Jose, California-based social media marketing firm. They provide Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Temecula, CA
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39 Celsius Web Marketing Consulting is a Conversion Optimization company. The agency is based in Temecula, California. Their services include Conversion Optimization and Email Marketing.
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$100,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Costa Mesa, CA
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Founded in 2014, Blue Light Media is a social media marketing agency. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Corporate Photography.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Web design company Magma Rank is located in Los Angeles, California. They focus on Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Santa Monica, CA
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Make It Rain is a SEO services firm. In Santa Monica, California, the agency was established in 2012. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Huntington Park, CA
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SEO agency Digital is headquartered in Huntington Park, California. Founded in 2019, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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See all 1 projectsSchwartzman Associates SEO Consultants offers specialized SEO services, including enhancing local search visibility and optimizing press releases. The reviews highlight their impressive results in achieving top search rankings and praise their creative solutions and effective project management. Clients appreciate their wit and ease of collaboration, although some desire the inclusion of local search ads in their strategy.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Sacramento, CA
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Bright Valley Marketing, a PR firm, is based in Sacramento, California. They specialize in Public Relations and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Founded in 2018, AMZ Book Publishing Services is a social media marketing firm. The company focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing, and is midsize.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Web 6 Solutions, a social media marketing company, was founded in 2022. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Glendale, CA
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Itranks is a SEO services firm founded in 2013. The small team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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SEO company SEO Rank Media was established in 2024. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Pasadena, CA
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Website Husky is a social media marketing firm. Headquartered in Pasadena, California, their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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Established in 2000, ROIworks Digital is a SEO company. The company specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tustin, CA
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Email Marketing company Cuselleration provides Email Marketing and Pay Per Click. They were established in 2013.
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$5,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Newport Beach, CA
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Krest Marketing is a SEO company launched in 2015. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Newport Beach, CA
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Vissible is a SEO services firm. Founded in 2023, the agency is headquartered in Newport Beach, California. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9San Rafael, CA
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Stoned Root Cannabis Marketing is a small Content Marketing company located in San Rafael, California. Their services include Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Pasadena, CA
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Founded in 2020, Pasadena SEO Company - Digital Marketing Solutions is a SEO agency. The company provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Chula Vista, CA
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Founded in 2021, SEO Services & Content Writing Services by IANA DIXON LLC is a SEO services firm. The small team offers Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Attorney Marketing Network is a SEO services firm established in 2010. The agency specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Emeryville, CA
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Midsize media planning and buying agency Just Global, is headquartered in Emeryville, California and Austin, Texas. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Oceanside, CA
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Bryte Marketing is a social media marketing firm. Established in 2020, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Torrance, CA
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Digiwei, a small SEO agency, is based in Torrance, California. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Long Beach, CA
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Pay per click agency Ceemi Agency specializes in Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization. They are based in Long Beach, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Irvine, CA
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Growers Marketing is a SEO company. The Irvine, California-based team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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See all 1 projectsAmerican Web Development is a trusted US-based IT company delivering expert digital solutions. With years of experience, we specialize in custom software development, website design &
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
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CCR Growth is a midsize Content Marketing company headquartered in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. The team specializes in Content Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Beverly Hills, CA
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XenMD is a social media marketing firm. In Beverly Hills, California, the company provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Los Angeles, CA
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Advertising company BEN is based in Los Angeles, California and Provo, Utah. They specialize in Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$50,000+Undisclosed50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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Retina is a branding firm. Launched in 2012, their team focuses on Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Irvine, CA
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Logodesigninusa is a social media marketing agency located in Irvine, California. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Supercharge Growth is a branding agency. The team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Union City, CA
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Social media marketing company AI Source Hub was launched in 2022. The small team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Sacramento, CA
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Launched in 2009, Get on the Map is a social media marketing agency and SEO agency. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and is based in Sacramento, California.
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$100,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249San Diego, CA
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Deck 7, Inc is an Advertising company. Established in 2015, the team offers Advertising and Search Engine Optimization. The firm is headquartered in San Diego, California.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Penn Valley, CA
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Pak Branding Tech Solutions is a web development firm. The small Penn Valley, California-based team specializes in Web Development and Search Engine Optimization. The company was launched in 2019.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Stanford, CA
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Launched in 2023, NewForm, a small social media marketing agency, is in Stanford, California. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Mobile & App Marketing.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Clovis, CA
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See all 1 projectsConsultSmart LLC has a single mission: to empower small businesses so they can grow as they should. With more than 30 years of combined experience in IT, HR, marketing, and administration between
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Irvine, CA
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Dynamo Web Solutions is a SEO agency. The Irvine, California-based firm focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fullerton, CA
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ClickMobile Solutions is a small Fullerton, California-based Content Marketing company. Their services include Content Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Newport Beach, CA
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Spring SEO, Inc. Is a social media marketing company. The Newport Beach, California-based agency was launched in 2015. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Beverly Hills, CA
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Ghost Media Inc. Is a social media marketing agency founded in 2011. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Digital Strategy and is based in Beverly Hills, California and New York, New York.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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See all 31 projectsCharly Agency is a web development and design company known for its comprehensive services, including website design, content marketing, and technical SEO setup. The agency consistently receives positive feedback, with over 80% of reviewers praising their project management, responsiveness, and adherence to deadlines. Clients commend their innovative approach and ability to exceed expectations through creativity and attention to detail.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Qualified One Inc is a SEO agency. Their midsize team of employees is based in Los Angeles, California and Cleveland, Ohio. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Santa Cruz, CA
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Founded in 1993, Nadel Phelan, Inc. Is a small Content Marketing company. Their team provides Content Marketing and Public Relations.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Los Angeles SEO is a small SEO agency. Founded in 2013, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Irvine, CA
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Web Design Studio Pro is a web design agency based in Irvine, California. The team focuses on Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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List of the Top 15 California Digital Marketing Companies
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Diego, CA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Diego, CA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Irvine, CA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Costa Mesa, CA
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$50,000+$300+ / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49West Hollywood, CA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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34/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Beverly Hills, CA
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36.7/40.020/20 Reviews8.3/10 Clients & Experience8.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249San Diego, CA
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Irvine, CA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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37.4/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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34.8/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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38.6/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Manhattan Beach, CA
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34.8/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9San Diego, CA
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35.5/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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31.5/40.017.8/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Westlake Village, CA
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34.4/40.016.6/20 Reviews8.5/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9San Jose, CA
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35/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999San Francisco, CA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Anaheim, CA
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33.1/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Sunnyvale, CA
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37/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999San Diego, CA
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32.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience7.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Irvine, CA
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34.4/40.017.4/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999El Segundo, CA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Culver City, CA
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39.2/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Top Digital Marketing Agencies in California
Local expertise matters when:
- Audience insight: Agencies plugged into Silicon Valley, SoCal, or Central Valley trends understand regional buyer behavior.
- Industry connections: Whether it’s tech events in San Jose or entertainment media in Hollywood, local teams have relationships that accelerate campaigns.
- Time-zone alignment: Collaboration is smoother when strategy, design, and analytics happen during your workday, especially for West Coast brands. -Regulatory knowledge: California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) compliance is baked into reputable agencies’ playbooks.
Budgets vary widely:
- Small business/local campaigns: $2,500–$7,500 per month
- Growth-stage startups: $8,000–$20,000 per month for multi-channel programs
- Enterprise engagements:$25,000+ per month, often including paid media spend and advanced analytics
Hourly consulting rates typically run $120–$250, reflecting the state’s higher cost of living and premium talent pool.
Thanks to the state’s diverse economy, agencies here support:
- Technology & SaaS
- Entertainment, gaming, and streaming media
- E-commerce & DTC fashion
- Healthcare and biotech (especially in San Diego and Orange County)
- Clean energy and climate tech – Food, wine, and agribusiness in the Central Coast and Napa Valley
Look for case studies in your sector to gauge an agency’s domain expertise.
Use these guidelines to help with your process:
- Define goals. Are you chasing brand awareness, lead generation, or online sales?
- Check Clutch reviews.Prior buyers reveal communication style, ROI, and reliability.
- Request local references. Speaking with California companies similar to yours offers honest feedback.
- Review strategy proposals. Strong agencies present data-driven plans, clear KPIs, and timelines.
- Assess cultural fit. A collaborative approach often outperforms the cheapest quote.
Avoid agencies that:
- Promise #1 Google rankings “guaranteed”
- Lack transparency on ad spend vs. management fees
- Can’t provide recent case studies or performance metrics
- Avoid contracts or refuse to outline deliverables
- Ignore CCPA compliance or data privacy best practices
Performing due diligence on Clutch by reading detailed reviews and comparing verified metrics helps you steer clear of these pitfalls.