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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Serves GeorgiaServices provided
See all 35 projectsCodedesign is a digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, paid acquisition, and website optimization. Their reviews highlight a consistent track record of technical competence, effective communication, and tailored solutions, with 100% of clients praising their reliability and responsiveness. Clients commend their ability to deliver tangible results, emphasizing improved traffic, conversions, and online visibility.
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Serves GeorgiaServices provided
See all 143 projectsIntero Digital is a digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, PPC, website design, and digital marketing strategies. Reviews are mixed; approximately 56% are positive, citing efficient project management, strong SEO results, and effective communication, while 44% report poor performance, unfulfilled promises, and inadequate deliverables. Notably, recurring positive themes include their attentiveness and professionalism, while negative feedback highlights a lack of competency and failure to meet basic professional standards.
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Serves GeorgiaServices provided
See all 69 projectsVerbsz Marketing is a digital marketing agency offering a range of services, including SEO, web development, and paid advertising. Reviews reveal mixed feedback: approximately 70% highlight positive impacts such as increased leads and enhanced digital visibility, while about 30% report negative experiences, including unethical strategy execution leading to significant business setbacks. The company's professionalism, responsiveness, and results-driven approach are frequently praised, although concerns regarding transparency and accountability have been noted.
$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Serves GeorgiaServices provided
See all 361 projectsDisruptive Advertising is a digital marketing agency offering services like SEM, PPC, SEO, and lead generation strategy. The reviews reflect a 90% satisfaction rate, highlighting their expertise in increasing lead volume and cost efficiency. Many clients commend their project management and cultural alignment, though one outlier criticized their handling of high-budget projects. Overall, their commitment to client success is well-regarded.
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Big Social Marketing, a small Mobile & App Marketing company, is based in Woodstock, Georgia. The team provides Mobile & App Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Brunswick, GA
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Social Compass Marketing is an Advertising company. They are headquartered in Brunswick, Georgia. Their team specializes in Advertising and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Serves GeorgiaServices provided
See all 12 projectsScaledOn is a digital marketing agency specializing in Amazon management, PPC, SEO, and digital strategy optimization. Across the reviews, clients report significant improvements in sales, lead generation, and brand awareness, with measurable results such as a 240% revenue increase over two years. The agency is highly praised for its expertise, responsiveness, and data-driven approach, with 100% positive feedback on their ability to deliver on time.
$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves GeorgiaServices 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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See all 1 projectsJulius is a nearshore digital marketing company. We help our clients grow, leveraging Latin America’s top marketing talent. Our offerings include dedicated people, managed services, and
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Launched in 2001, The Branding Firm is an Advertising company. The small team focuses on Advertising and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kennesaw, GA
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Alliston Group is a pay per click company. They are in Kennesaw, Georgia and have small team of experts. Their services include Pay Per Click and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Evans, GA
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Blue Cricket Media, a web design company, was founded in 2014. The firm focuses on Web Design and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Augusta, GA
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Oak Film Co. Is a video production company. They are headquartered in Augusta, Georgia and have small team. Their team provides Video Production and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Athens, GA
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Georgia Local Marketing is a Digital Strategy company. Their small team is headquartered in Athens, Georgia. Their team provides Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Serves GeorgiaServices provided
See all 344 projectsSmartSites is a comprehensive digital marketing agency offering services such as SEO, PPC, and web development. The company is praised for its clear communication and timely deliveries, with 100% of reviewers highlighting its responsiveness and strategic approach. Clients commend SmartSites for its professional project management and measurable success in increasing online traffic and conversions.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Decatur, GA
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Spiral Cities Marketing LLC, an e-commerce development company, was established in 2004. The company provides E-Commerce Development and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Warner Robins, GA
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Cyber Pinecone LLC is a SEO company. The Warner Robins, Georgia-based agency was launched in 2018. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Suwanee, GA
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BAM! Direct, Inc. Is an Advertising company. They are headquartered in Suwanee, Georgia and have small team. Their team offers Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Albany, GA
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Established in 2004, J. Howard is a small branding agency headquartered in Albany, Georgia. Their team provides Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Albany, GA
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Premium Web Development LLC is a small Albany, Georgia-based Other Digital Marketing company. The team offers Other Digital Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Statesboro, GA
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Social Pediatrics Marketing is a Marketing Strategy company based in Statesboro, Georgia. Founded in 2018, the team offers Marketing Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Statesboro, GA
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Small web design agency Pioneer Design, is located in Statesboro, Georgia. Their services include Web Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Macon, GA
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Advertising company The Park Group is located in Macon, Georgia. They specialize in Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Athens, GA
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Run Ruffian Web Design Agency is a small SEO company headquartered in Athens, Georgia. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Waycross, GA
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Serva Web Design is a small Waycross, Georgia-based SEO services firm. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Jag + papaya is a branding company. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, the team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Redclay-Hill is an Atlanta, Georgia-based branding company. They offer Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dunwoody, GA
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She Thinks Digital is a social media marketing firm based in Dunwoody, Georgia. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Advertising company HolderComm Inc. Was launched in 2008. The agency focuses on Advertising and Public Relations, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dacula, GA
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The Conversion Mill is a Conversion Optimization company founded in 2019. The small team offers Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerAtlanta, GA
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LeadFlow Agency is an Email Marketing company. Established in 2020, the agency specializes in Email Marketing and CRM consulting and SI.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerAthens, GA
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Established in 2020, The Golden Solution LLC is a small Athens, Georgia-based social media marketing agency. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Event Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Marketzoop is a pay per click agency. Headquartered in Noida, India and Atlanta, Georgia, the company provides Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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Established in 2001, Web Design Village is a small branding firm based in Atlanta, Georgia. Their team focuses on Branding and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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Advertising company ASO Advertising was established in 1997. The firm specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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Idea Associates, Inc is a Content Marketing company. Established in 1988, the firm is based in Atlanta, Georgia. Their team provides Content Marketing and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Stockbridge, GA
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Web design agency Pipeline Social Media is headquartered in Stockbridge, Georgia. The team offers Web Design and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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Established in 2019, VGI Group, LLC is a small Atlanta, Georgia-based Advertising company. Their team provides Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Perry, GA
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DP Marketing Services is an Email Marketing company. Launched in 2013, the team focuses on Email Marketing and Business Consulting. The agency is in Perry, Georgia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Buford, GA
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Headquartered in Buford, Georgia, OutdoorFlics is an Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Norcross, GA
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IMG LIVE, LLC is a Norcross, Georgia-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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TEKNEWLOGY is an UX company. Their team is located in Atlanta, Georgia and specializes in UX/UI Design and IT strategy consulting.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9East Point, GA
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Ardinal Strategy Group is a Business Consulting company. Founded in 2022, the agency provides Business Consulting and Financial Consulting.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Atlanta, GA
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In New York, New York and Atlanta, Georgia, 360i is an Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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Midsize Advertising company MERGE, is based in Chicago, Illinois and Boston, Massachusetts. The team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerMarietta, GA
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HVMA Marketing is a social media marketing firm. They are headquartered in Marietta, Georgia and have small team of experts. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hrFreelancerJonesboro, GA
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Designer_yinka, a website development firm, is in Jonesboro, Georgia. The team focuses on Web Development and Web Design.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Alpharetta, GA
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GO Agency is a Hartford, Connecticut-based Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Duluth, GA
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Established in 2013, Blue Key Interactive is a small Duluth, Georgia-based PPC agency. Their team focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Alpharetta, GA
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Picture This Communications is a mobile application development firm. They are based in Alpharetta, Georgia, and their services include Mobile App Development and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Duluth, GA
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StartsMedia is a web development firm. The team offers Web Development and Marketing Strategy and is in Duluth, Georgia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lawrenceville, GA
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WSI Marketing Upside is a social media marketing agency headquartered in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Launched in 2017, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerAtlanta, GA
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Elle PR, a Content Marketing company, is in Atlanta, Georgia. They provide Content Marketing and Email Marketing and were established in 2014.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Alpharetta, GA
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Founded in 1980, Convergent is a midsize branding company. Their team specializes in Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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Alchemy Worx, a midsize Email Marketing company, is in Atlanta, Georgia. Their services include Email Marketing and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Martinez, GA
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Augusta Marketing Guru is a small social media marketing agency located in Martinez, Georgia. Their services include Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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App Development Atlanta is a small Atlanta, Georgia-based mobile app development firm and Mobile & App Marketing company. The team provides Mobile App Development and Mobile & App Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fayetteville, GA
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Other Marketing and social media marketing firm Pinq Inc is in Fayetteville, Georgia. They offer Other Marketing and Social Media Marketing and were established in 2014.
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List of the Top 15 Georgia Digital Marketing Companies
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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35.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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32.8/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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33.2/40.015.6/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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29.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Chamblee, GA
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Alpharetta, GA
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$100,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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33.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Kennesaw, GA
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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34/40.018.2/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Decatur, GA
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28.5/40.016.2/20 Reviews6.5/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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32.5/40.015.8/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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36.6/40.017.8/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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27.8/40.015.6/20 Reviews6.7/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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30.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews6.3/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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33.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience7.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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33.7/40.015.6/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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35.2/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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32.2/40.016.6/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Tulsa, OK
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28.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews6.3/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Roswell, GA
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32.6/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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26.7/40.015.8/20 Reviews4.4/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Top Digital Marketing Agencies in Georgia
Local agencies bring on-the-ground insight. They know how seasonality affects Atlanta retail, understand Georgia Tech’s talent pipeline, and can attend in-person strategy sessions in Valdosta just as easily as virtual sprints for a global SaaS brand. Working in the same time zone also streamlines real-time reporting and approvals.
Budgets vary, but most Georgia agencies charge:
- $100–$175 per hour for full-service teams
- Monthly retainers between $3,500–$12,000 for integrated campaigns
- Project-based packages (e.g., one-time site audit) starting around $2,000 Rates tend to be lower than New York or San Francisco, giving you big-market expertise without coastal price tags.
Because Georgia’s economy is diverse, agencies often specialize in:
- Logistics and supply-chain (Savannah, Brunswick)
- Fintech and payments (Atlanta’s “Transaction Alley”)
- Healthcare and med-tech (Augusta, Macon)
- Tourism, food, and beverage (statewide agritourism, craft breweries)
- Higher education and ed-tech (Athens, Statesboro)
The first step is defining your goals, such as lead gen, e-commerce sales, and brand awareness. Then:
- Review Clutch profiles for case studies in your sector.
- Check verified client reviews for communication and ROI metrics.
- Ask about channel expertise (e.g., Shopify SEO vs. B2B LinkedIn Ads).
- Clarify KPIs and reporting cadence before signing a contract.
Be careful of agencies that:
- Guarantee #1 Google rankings. SEO can’t promise positions.
- Vaguely report or are reluctant to share raw data.
- One-size-fits-all packages that ignore your industry nuances.
- Long-term contracts without performance milestones.
- High staff turnover that disrupts account continuity.