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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Serves New York City, NYServices 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 New York City, NYServices 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 New York City, NYServices 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 New York City, NYServices 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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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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SKAGGS Creative is a branding firm. The New York, New York-based agency offers Branding and Advertising.
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Larym Design is a branding agency founded in 2006. The firm specializes in Branding and Digital Strategy, and is small.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Serves New York City, NYServices provided
See all 12 projectsScaledOn is a digital marketing agency specializing in e-commerce solutions, particularly in optimizing Amazon listings, managing PPC strategies, and enhancing digital advertising performance. Across reviews, 100% of clients praised their responsiveness, expertise, and data-driven strategies, with several noting significant sales growth and increased ROI. Clients appreciate ScaledOn's transparency, timely communication, and adaptability to strategic needs.
$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999New York, NYServices provided
See all 83 projectsNinja Promo is a marketing and design agency specializing in social media, SEO, content creation, and digital advertising. Common themes across reviews highlight their efficiency, flexibility, and strong project management, with over 90% of feedback positive. Clients commend their ability to deliver timely results and align with company values, though some suggest improvements in proactive communication and detailed reporting.
$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves New York City, NYServices 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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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Newark, NJ
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Logo Design Office is a midsize graphic design company launched in 2019. Their team offers Graphic Design and Logo.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Brooklyn, NY
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General Purpose Studio is a branding agency. Their team is based in Brooklyn, New York. The firm focuses on Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Hawkins International, a Digital Strategy company, was established in 2002. Based in New York, New York, the team focuses on Digital Strategy and Public Relations.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Brooklyn, NY
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Headquartered in Brooklyn, New York and Boulder, Colorado, Madwell is an Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Magnet 360 is an Advertising company. They provide Advertising and Branding and were established in 2001. The agency is based in St. Louis Park, Minnesota and Chicago, Illinois.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Serves New York City, NYServices provided
See all 39 projectsCoozmoo Digital. Solutions. Agency is a digital marketing firm specializing in SEO, website development, and Google Ads management. With 100% positive feedback, clients praise their professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to tailor strategies to specific industries. Approximately 70% of reviewers highlight their effective project management and communication, while 30% commend their strategic approach to SEO and digital marketing.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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The Gate Worldwide is a midsize Advertising company headquartered in New York, New York. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$100,000+$300+ / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Located in New York, New York, Sila Sveta is a midsize Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Hillside, NJ
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See all 2 projectsBNC productionz is a leading digital design agency. With a passion for innovation and creativity, we specialize in crafting exceptional digital experiences that captivate and engage your target
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9New Yorkk, NY
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See all 1 projectsAt Evercrest Publishing, we're passionate about helping authors bring their stories to life. Whether you're a first-time writer with a great idea or an experienced author looking to expand your
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Lane 529 Inc. Is a Digital Strategy company. The New York, New York-based firm specializes in Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Woodland Park, NJ
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Headquartered in Woodland Park, New Jersey, TND Trainings and Marketing is a Digital Strategy company. Launched in 2023, the team offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Intent Guru is a branding agency. They are in New York, New York, and their services include Branding and Public Relations.
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TAF Solution is a SEO agency. They are based in New York, New York and have small team. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Hackensack, NJ
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Pazaar is a media planning & buying company. The agency is located in Hackensack, New Jersey. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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ViVV is a Marketing Strategy company. Founded in 2023, the company is headquartered in New York, New York and London, England. Their team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Bronxville, NY
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My Marketing Stars is a social media marketing firm founded in 2022. The small team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Clifton, NJ
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Infinity Expansion is a branding company founded in 2022. In Clifton, New Jersey, the team provides Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Hoboken, NJ
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Headquartered in Hoboken, New Jersey, Optix Marketing is a small branding firm. The team offers Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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Launched in 2023, Wisdom Tree Services is a social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Visionary Media is a SEO agency. Founded in 2022, the firm is headquartered in New York, New York. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Garden City, NY
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Momentum is a SEO services firm. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Advertising and is based in Garden City, New York.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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See all 1 projectsRAW Marketing Agency is a full-service marketing firm specializing in website design, SEO, social media management, lead generation, and rebranding. They consistently receive positive feedback, with clients highlighting their professionalism and high-quality work. Notably, 100% of reviewers commend their timely delivery and impactful branding strategies.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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E9digital is a web design agency. Their small team of employees is based in New York, New York. Their team specializes in Web Design and E-Commerce Development.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Lou Hammond Group is a Digital Strategy company. The team focuses on Digital Strategy and Public Relations, and the company is in New York, New York and Charleston, South Carolina.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Nutley, NJ
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Locate Marketing is a Digital Strategy company. They offer Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy and were launched in 2018.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Appcilious Pvt. Ltd is a mobile application development firm launched in 2000. The small team offers Mobile App Development and Web Development.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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See all 1 projectsTenGap.com specializes in social media background research, digital marketing strategy, and providing improvement suggestions. Their clients appreciate the high-quality reports and good documentation they deliver, although there is feedback indicating a need for greater transparency about pricing. Overall, clients find TenGap.com to be responsive and effective in meeting project objectives.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Mozaikko - eCommerce Web Development Agency is an e-commerce development firm. Based in New York, New York, their team focuses on E-Commerce Development and Web Development.
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Established in 2014, Uptown Writers is a Content Writing Services company. The team specializes in Content Writing Services and Content Marketing and is headquartered in New York, New York.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9West Hempstead, NY
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Bracha Designs is a web design agency. The firm is located in West Hempstead, New York. Their team provides Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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See all 3 projectsEvery great book begins with a powerful idea, and we are here to turn your vision into a masterpiece. At USA Books Publishers, we provide professional ghostwriting services that transform concepts
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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Accme Digital LLC is a small SEO agency. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design and were launched in 2018.
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BambooLeadGen is a small pay per click agency located in Bellerose, New York. The team provides Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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See all 1 projectsDarwin Global Partners offers SEO services and website optimization, including increasing website loading speed and organic traffic. Reviews consistently highlight the company's professionalism, effective communication, and impressive results. Clients appreciate their accessibility and the clear, easy-to-follow explanations of their services. Darwin Global Partners has been praised for significantly improving customer engagement and achieving client objectives.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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In New York, New York, Adbricks is a pay per click agency. Founded in 2019, the team provides Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Book Publications is a Content Writing Services company. The New York, New York-based agency was established in 2015. Their team provides Content Writing Services and Content Marketing.
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Brandleap USA is a SEO company established in 2020. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Development and is located in Cliffside Park, New Jersey.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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New York Authorized Air Conditioning is a SEO services firm in New York, New York. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Brooklyn, NY
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Decoding is a SEO company located in Brooklyn, New York. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and AI Consulting and were founded in 2025.
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$10,000+Undisclosed250 - 999New York, NY
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Ecom Done For You is a Market Research company in New York, New York. They provide Market Research and Pay Per Click and were established in 2022.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Queens, NY
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Small web design company and SEO agency Web Design by Robert, is in Queens, New York. The team focuses on Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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In New York, New York and Los Angeles, California, Relevance International is a PR company. Their services include Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Queens, NY
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Digital Marketing Solutions International is a Queens, New York-based SEO services firm. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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See all 1 projectsAmazon Book Publishing Pro offers comprehensive book marketing and publishing services, including SEO, social media marketing, and platform-specific promotions on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Ingram Spark, and Google Books. The reviews highlight their professionalism, dedication, and expertise in enhancing book discoverability and sales, with clients particularly valuing their monthly progress reports and effective content creation. Overall, clients recommend their services for successful book marketing and publishing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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See all 13 projectsWe are the UK's leading Wiki page creation agency. With 20 years of experience, our team has crafted numerous articles for thousands of reputable brands. We have maintained a record of creating
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Jamaica, NY
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Pxicode Ecommerce Web Developer is a small web design company. They offer Web Design and Web Development and were established in 2010.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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EnCappture is an application development firm founded in 2019. Located in New York, New York, the team focuses on Mobile App Development and Content Marketing.
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Stanton is a small New York, New York-based public relations agency. Their services include Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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Top Digital Marketing Agencies in New York
Local agencies live and breathe the city’s trends. Think Fashion Week buzz or holiday shopping on Fifth Avenue. By working with an NYC-based team you gain:
- Immediate access to local media, influencer, and event networks
- On-site collaboration for faster creative iterations
- Insight into regional search habits (e.g., borough-specific queries)
- Familiarity with compliance rules affecting finance, healthcare, and other heavily regulated New York industries For companies targeting national or global markets, NYC agencies often have multilingual talent and connections that extend far beyond the city.
Budgets vary widely:
- Hourly rates: $150–$300 for senior-level strategists
- Monthly retainers: $5,000–$25,000, depending on scope and channel mix
- Project work (e.g., website launch or campaign sprint): $15,000–$100,000+ Large agencies along Madison Avenue usually command the higher end; boutique shops in Brooklyn or Queens may offer leaner pricing without sacrificing creativity.
Thanks to the city’s diverse economy, agencies often specialize in:
- Finance & fintech
- Fashion and beauty
- Hospitality, restaurants, and tourism
- Healthtech and biotech
- Real estate and proptech
- Arts, entertainment, and nonprofits
Many firms also have dedicated teams for SaaS startups clustered around “Silicon Alley.”
Follow these guidelines to help with your process:
- Define objectives—brand awareness, lead generation, e-commerce sales, etc.
- Shortlist agencies with case studies in your vertical.
- Review Clutch ratings for strategy, quality, and timelines.
- Ask about channel expertise (SEO vs. paid media) and in-house vs. outsourced talent.
- Request KPIs and reporting cadence that match your decision cycles.
Pro tip: Schedule an in-person or virtual workshop to gauge culture fit; collaboration style can be a decisive factor in NYC’s fast-paced market.
Look out for companies that showcase any of these red flags:
- Guaranteed rankings or viral promises (no one controls algorithms).
- Opaque pricing or heavily bundled “black-box” services.
- Minimal local references despite claiming NYC expertise.
- High staff turnover—ask who will actually work on your account.
- One-size-fits-all strategies; successful NYC campaigns require neighborhood-level nuance.