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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Serves CaliforniaServices provided
See all 38 projectsCodedesign is a digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, digital advertising, and website optimization. The company has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with clients appreciating their technical expertise, responsive project management, and alignment with business goals. Approximately 90% of reviewers highlighted their effective communication and strategic insights, while no significant areas for improvement were noted.
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Serves CaliforniaServices provided
See all 108 projectsThrive Internet Marketing Agency is a comprehensive digital marketing company specializing in services such as SEO, Google Ads, and social media management. The reviews reveal a predominantly positive sentiment, with an emphasis on their responsiveness, communication, and cultural alignment with clients. Approximately 70% of reviewers highlight their high ratings and professionalism, though some mention the need for a deeper industry understanding.
$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Serves CaliforniaServices provided
See all 365 projectsDisruptive Advertising is a full-service digital marketing agency specializing in PPC management, SEO, and SEM services. The overall feedback from their reviews is largely positive, with 87% of clients praising their expertise, communication, and personalized approach, often highlighting their ability to act as an extension of their clients' teams. However, one review noted dissatisfaction with their handling of large marketing budgets, suggesting potential limitations for high-budget projects.
$1,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Serves CaliforniaServices provided
See all 147 projectsIntero Digital is a digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, content marketing, digital PR, web design, and paid media strategies. The company receives predominantly positive feedback, with approximately 75% of reviews highlighting their strategic and responsive project management. However, a minority of reviews, around 25%, criticize their execution and communication, indicating areas for improvement.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Diego, CA
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C3 Communications, Inc. Is a social media marketing agency. Their small team of employees is located in San Diego, California. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Stockton, CA
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Interact Media Group is an Affiliate Marketing company established in 2022. The team offers Affiliate Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and is based in Stockton, California.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves CaliforniaServices provided
See all 18 projectsTop Growth Marketing INC is a comprehensive digital marketing agency specializing in paid media management, email marketing, and social media campaigns. Their clients consistently praise their effective project management, timely delivery, and successful campaign execution, often noting significant increases in sales and ROAS. Impressively, 100% of the reviews highlight the team's dedication and personalized approach, underscoring their reputation as a client-centric and results-driven agency.
$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves CaliforniaServices provided
See all 16 projectsHotspex Media is a digital marketing agency specializing in omnichannel digital and traditional media services, including paid social media, search engine marketing, SEO, and campaign strategy. The company has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with a notable emphasis on their exceptional project management and deep industry knowledge. Approximately 90% of reviewers commend their ability to deliver impressive results and maintain clear communication, while several appreciate their consultative approach and innovative insights.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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Pembroke Collective is a PR company. They are located in San Francisco, California and have small team. They specialize in Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Applegate, CA
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Real Connection Media, an Email Marketing company, was established in 2018. The team specializes in Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Irvine, CA
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Studio ONESIX, a branding agency, was launched in 2021. The agency focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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The Prenner Group is a branding agency. The team specializes in Branding and Public Relations and is in Los Angeles, California.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Mill Valley, CA
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See all 1 projectsBrandTech.co offers web design, branding, and mobile app development services, including expertise in WordPress, Python, and React Native. Overall feedback highlights the company's professionalism, technical proficiency, and effective project management. Clients appreciate their intuitive and user-friendly outputs, as well as their advisory role throughout the project's planning and design stages.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Campbell, CA
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See all 1 projectsOrloff Marketing is a marketing agency specializing in advertising campaign materials, media buying, and social media marketing. Reviews praise their faithful execution, strong project management, and impactful results, including increased awareness and enrollment for clients. Approximately 100% of reviewers highlight the company's branding and positioning strength, with no noted areas for improvement.
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$250,000+$300+ / hr250 - 999San Francisco, CA
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See all 1 projectsLion Reach Media offers services in demand generation, content syndication, lead generation, data verification, and content promotion. Reviews highlight their ability to deliver high-quality leads, effective project management, and innovative solutions such as the Datanayble platform. Clients commend their responsiveness, dedication, and significant impact on marketing efforts.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Santa Monica, CA
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See all 1 projectsAs a seasoned agency partner, Bright Code reliably delivers the technical expertise you need to create sophisticated digital experiences for clients. Our team has over a decade of experience
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Sepoy is an e-commerce development firm. Based in Los Angeles, California, their team specializes in E-Commerce Development and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Sacramento, CA
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XLyncs is a software development firm. They are in Sacramento, California and Lahore, Pakistan, and their services include Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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LA Book Publishers is a Marketing Strategy company. The small Los Angeles, California-based team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Content Writing Services. The firm was founded in 2023.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Trabuco Canyon, CA
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Leads Local - B2B lead generation & sales systems is a Sales Outsourcing company in Trabuco Canyon, California. They offer Sales Outsourcing and Demand Generation Marketing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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VersedSys is a Los Angeles, California-based website development company. The team provides Web Development and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Alameda, CA
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WordShire Publishers is a Content Writing Services company. The team provides Content Writing Services and Advertising, and the agency is in Alameda, California.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerVista, CA
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Rosa Fierro Design is a print design agency. Their small team is headquartered in Vista, California and San Antonio del Mar, Mexico. Their services include Print Design and Logo.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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Founded in 2013, OrganizeIn is a pay per click agency. The small team provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Metaglyphics is a website development firm based in Los Angeles, California. They focus on Web Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Francisco, CA
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Hotwire is a midsize public relations firm launched in 2000. Their team focuses on Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Mellbe is a social media marketing firm. In Los Angeles, California, the agency specializes in Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9La Quinta, CA
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See all 3 projectsTRIBBUTE is a digital marketing agency specializing in market research, brand positioning, technical digital marketing, and paid media services. Consistently praised for their professionalism and in-depth knowledge, they have helped clients achieve significant growth, such as a 20x increase in e-commerce sales. The reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with no significant areas for improvement noted.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Anaheim, CA
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See all 3 projectsDigital Genics is an email marketing company offering services such as campaign management and database provision. Reviews are mixed, with approximately 50% positive feedback highlighting quick execution and significant results, while the other half express dissatisfaction with unmet expectations. Clients appreciate their responsive communication, though reliability issues are noted.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Founded in 2023, Studio + Commerce, a small video production agency, is in Los Angeles, California. Their services include Video Production and Corporate Photography.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Founded in 2022, Qi Public is a small web design company. Their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Laguna Niguel, CA
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OCADmedia is a video production company. Founded in 2022, their team provides Video Production and Advertising.
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$25,000+Undisclosed2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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ROCKET SCIENCE, a public relations firm, was established in 1997. They offers Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Downey, CA
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Midsize Advertising company Float Media House, is in Downey, California. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Agoura Hills, CA
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Web Digital USA, a social media marketing agency, was established in 2022. The agency provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerSacramento, CA
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See all 1 projectsElectric Web is a web development company renowned for its expertise in website redesigns, with a focus on modern, user-friendly, and mobile-responsive designs. The company has received 100% positive feedback, with clients praising their excellent project management, clear communication, and ability to understand and exceed client expectations. Notably, Electric Web's work has led to increased online engagement and inquiries.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Tustin, CA
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Midsize Digital Strategy company GMR Web Team, is based in Tustin, California and Patna, India. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249San Diego, CA
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Piston, a midsize Content Marketing company, is in San Diego, California. The team specializes in Content Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Jose, CA
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WSI Net Advantage is a SEO services firm. Their team is based in San Jose, California and specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Email Marketing.
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See all 1 projectsRacepoint Global is a public relations and marketing firm specializing in brand development and digital transformation. Feedback indicates a high level of client satisfaction, with the company praised for its strategic acumen and effective communication. Approximately 100% of reviewers express satisfaction with their project management and commitment to deadlines; however, some desire more frequent discussions on overarching goals.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Manteca, CA
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Founded in 2018, Boomajoom is a PPC company. The team specializes in Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization and is headquartered in Manteca, California.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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California SEO Professionals is a Content Marketing company launched in 2012. The company specializes in Content Marketing and Conversion Optimization, and is small.
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CaliNetworks is a SEO agency. The small Thousand Oaks, California-based team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click. The agency was founded in 1999.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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PowerSites is a Business Consulting company established in 2009. Their team provides Business Consulting and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Santa Clara, CA
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WebCaptive Inc is a Santa Clara, California-based SEO company. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49West Hollywood, CA
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See all 3 projectsSmallGiants is a versatile digital solutions company, excelling in website development, digital marketing, and CRM systems. Across the reviews, 100% of clients praised their flexibility, cultural fit, and expertise, citing successful on-time project delivery and proactive collaboration. While one minor delay in CRM implementation was noted, clients consistently regard SmallGiants as an integral partner in their business growth.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Long Beach, CA
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A.R. Marketing House is a small Long Beach, California-based Content Marketing company. The team offers Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Santa Ana, CA
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SagaReach Marketing is a SEO services firm. They were launched in 2021 and specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Roseville, CA
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Jucebox Local Marketing Partners is a small web design agency founded in 2012. Their services include Web Design and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Arcata, CA
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EvenVision, a social media marketing agency, was established in 2007. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9San Mateo, CA
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Blue Egg Interactive, Inc. Is a media planning & buying agency. They focus on Media Planning & Buying and Other Digital Marketing and are located in San Mateo, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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CKW Real Estate, a small Other Digital Marketing company, is headquartered in San Francisco, California. The team provides Other Digital Marketing and Print Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Digital Hype Media, an Email Marketing company, is located in San Diego, California. They focus on Email Marketing and Video Production and were founded in 2020.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Located in Nashville, Tennessee and Los Angeles, California, Total Assault is a media planning and buying agency. They focus on Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Gatos, CA
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Sterling Communications is a PR company. The team specializes in Public Relations and Content Marketing and is in Los Gatos, California.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Long Beach, CA
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Apartment SEO, LLC is an Advertising company. They are in Long Beach, California and Orange County, California. Their team offers Advertising and Branding.
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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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Diego, 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 - 49Los Angeles, 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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Beverly Hills, CA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249San Diego, CA
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Manhattan Beach, CA
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Westlake Village, CA
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34.2/40.016.4/20 Reviews8.5/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9San Diego, CA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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31.1/40.017.4/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9San Jose, CA
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34.8/40.016/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9El Segundo, CA
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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+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Anaheim, CA
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32.9/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$250,000+Undisclosed250 - 999El Segundo, CA
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Culver City, CA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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$50,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Carlsbad, CA
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Simi Valley, CA
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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.