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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, SEA, website optimization, and lead generation. The reviews reflect a 100% positive feedback rate, highlighting their professionalism, responsiveness, and technical expertise. Over 90% of reviewers commend their tailored strategies and effective project management, which result in significant traffic growth, improved visibility, and increased conversions. Codedesign's data-driven approach and cultural fit are frequently praised.
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Serves New York City, NYServices provided
See all 109 projectsThrive Internet Marketing Agency is a digital marketing firm specializing in services such as SEO, Google Ads, social media management, and programmatic advertising. Overall, 100% of reviewers highlighted their responsiveness, communication, and alignment with company values. While some feedback indicated a need for deeper industry understanding, 80% of reviews praised their project management and culture fit.
$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Serves New York City, NYServices provided
See all 369 projectsDisruptive Advertising is a digital marketing agency specializing in PPC management, SEO, and digital advertising strategies. Reviews indicate a high satisfaction rate, with approximately 80% positive feedback highlighting their effective communication, expertise, and ability to increase leads and sales. However, around 10% of reviewers experienced challenges with achieving targeted results, citing issues like ineffective campaign optimizations.
$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Serves New York City, NYServices provided
See all 147 projectsIntero Digital is a digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, PPC, content marketing, and web development services. The majority of reviews (approximately 80%) highlight their proficiency, responsiveness, and strong project management, while a few (20%) note unmet expectations or significant project failures. Overall, their strategic approach and ability to drive measurable results are frequently praised by clients.
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Warren, NJ
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Chartis Interactive is a small Digital Strategy company based in Warren, New Jersey. Their services include Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
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WebProSys Online Marketing, a SEO company and social media marketing company, was launched in 2003. The firm offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Serves New York City, NYServices provided
See all 12 projectsScaledOn is a digital marketing agency specializing in Amazon sales optimization, SEO, and paid media management. With a strong reputation for data-driven strategies and responsiveness, 100% of reviewers highlight their expertise in increasing sales and improving online presence. Clients frequently commend their proactive communication and commitment to success.
$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves New York City, NYServices provided
See all 16 projectsHotspex Media is a comprehensive digital marketing agency offering omnichannel digital and traditional media services, including SEO, social media, and paid advertising. Reviews indicate a high level of client satisfaction, with approximately 90% of reviewers praising their strategic insights, project management, and innovative approach. The firm's ability to deliver measurable results and provide excellent customer service is consistently highlighted.
$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Serves New York City, NYServices provided
See all 40 projectsCoozmoo Digital. Solutions. Agency is a full-service digital marketing company specializing in website development, SEO, social media marketing, and Google Ads management. The reviews highlight their professionalism, effective project management, and commitment to client success. Approximately 100% of reviewers praised their communication and strategic approach, while many noted significant improvements in website traffic and lead generation, with consistent positive feedback across all projects.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Roslyn Heights, NY
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SEO agency Upside Business Consultants is located in Hauppauge, New York and Roslyn Heights, New York. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Old Bridge, NJ
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Launched in 2023, Asna Marketing is a social media marketing firm. The firm provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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Founded in 2007, Bullseye Media Solutions is a small New York, New York-based video production company. Their team specializes in Video Production and Social Media Marketing.
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WalkTheShawn Productions is a software development firm headquartered in New York, New York. Their services include Custom Software Development and Branding.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Morristown, NJ
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Founded in 2009, Clearport, INC is a branding agency. The agency specializes in Branding and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Edison, NJ
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In Edison, New Jersey and Edison, New Jersey, Web Nova Creation is a Digital Strategy company. They provide Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2024.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Stamford, CT
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See all 3 projectsiGlobalizer is an SEO and SMO consulting company known for their prompt communication and expertise in organic growth strategies. They have successfully increased organic growth by 30% in under two months, as reported by clients. Reviewers consistently praise their punctuality and dedication, with no negative feedback noted in the reviews provided.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New Providence, NJ
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Web Rocket Solutions is a SEO agency and social media marketing firm launched in 2011. The small team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Somerville, NJ
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See all 2 projectsThree Summers Creative is a full-service agency specializing in rebranding, social media campaigns, and video production. Reviews highlight their impressive video production and effective social media strategies, with 100% positive feedback on increasing brand awareness and engagement. Clients commend their seamless communication and flexibility, noting significant growth in social media followers and donations after partnering with them.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New Providence, NJ
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Marketing Plus One LLC is a SEO services firm. Their team is in New Providence, New Jersey and provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Launchpad Advertising is a small branding agency headquartered in New York, New York. Their services include Branding and Advertising.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Mobile application development firm WebINTENSIVE Software was founded in 2001. The team offers Mobile App Development and Web Development.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Web design company Behavior Design was founded in 2001. The firm focuses on Web Design and UX/UI Design, and is small.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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TVI Design is a branding agency. They provide Branding and Web Design and were founded in 2002. The firm is in New York, New York.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Brandgenuity, a small branding company, is located in New York, New York. Their services include Branding and Direct Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Launched in 1997, BMB Solutions is an IT managed services company. The agency focuses on IT managed services and Cybersecurity, and is small.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Established in 2010, RED PEAK is an UX agency. The firm provides UX/UI Design and Branding.
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VP+C is a branding agency in New York, New York. They offer Branding and Public Relations.
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Founded in 2006, Brave New World is a graphic design company. Their team offers Graphic Design and UX/UI Design.
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Sopexa USA, a small branding company, is located in New York, New York. Their services include Branding and Market Research.
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Launched in 2015, Hero Collective is an Advertising company. Their team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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The Marshad Technology Group is an Advertising company. The New York, New York-based company was founded in 1983. Their team offers Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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Web design company Pixel Design was launched in 2010. The team specializes in Web Design and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Sportstars, Inc., a Sports Marketing company, was launched in 1988. They offers Sports Marketing and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Digitalent is an Advertising company. The small New York, New York-based team offers Advertising and Staffing. The firm was launched in 2011.
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3 Deep, a branding firm, is headquartered in Footscray, Australia and New York, New York. The team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Freehold, NJ
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See all 3 projectsDo Good Design Co. is a comprehensive design and branding agency specializing in brand strategy, web design, and digital marketing solutions. Their reviews highlight a 100% positive feedback rate, showcasing their professionalism, adaptability, and commitment to conscious business practices. The ability to deeply understand client missions and deliver personalized, effective strategies is frequently praised by clients (mentioned by over 80% of reviewers).
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Stamford, CT
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See all 3 projectsTaylor Design is a creative agency specializing in website development and promotional material design. Client feedback highlights a 100% satisfaction rate, noting their professionalism, responsiveness, and creative approach. Reviewers appreciate their project management skills and ability to tailor solutions, with 66% specifically praising their adaptability and proactive support. Taylor Design is commended for maintaining strong client relationships and delivering impactful, user-friendly designs.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
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Fortune600 is a social media marketing firm. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and is headquartered in Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
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Jersey Girls Marketing is a Content Marketing company. They were launched in 2017 and specialize in Content Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Edison, NJ
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Zupees - Partnership Marketing Agency is an Email Marketing company. Their small team of employees is headquartered in Edison, New Jersey. Their team offers Email Marketing and Affiliate Marketing.
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Rclarity - Digital Marketing Agency is a Lincoln Park, New Jersey-based web design company. They offer Web Design and Ecommerce Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Madison, NJ
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Imprografix, a social media marketing firm, specialize in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. They were founded in 2001.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Brooklyn, NY
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Forever Beta is an Advertising company. Their midsize team is headquartered in London, England and Brooklyn, New York. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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Founded in 2019, Rubicom Digital is a SEO agency. Headquartered in Hoboken, New Jersey, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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Upwords is a Conversion Optimization company. Founded in 1999, the company is located in New York, New York. Their services include Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization.
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Web Design at NY is a branding agency. The team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing, and the firm is headquartered in Flushing, New York.
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Brandlove, inc. Is a branding company launched in 2016. Their team offers Branding and Market Research.
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Established in 2021, Solar Dynamite LLC is a branding agency. Based in Fort Lee, New Jersey, the team provides Branding and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Eatontown, NJ
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See all 2 projectsAmazonXperts is an e-commerce agency specializing in Amazon sales optimization, PPC and SEO campaigns, and customer service solutions. Reviews are mixed, with approximately 50% expressing dissatisfaction due to unmet expectations and failed campaigns, while the other 50% highlight significant sales improvements and commend the firm's integrity and dedicated attention.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Edison Township, NJ
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AMZ Book Publishing is an Edison Township, New Jersey-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9New Providence, NJ
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See all 1 projectsAdReach Studios is a New Jersey based content & paid-media studio. We create scroll-stopping videos, run your social media account, and turn attention into booked clients.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Old Bridge, NJ
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Howzit , a pay per click company, was established in 2023. The agency focuses on Pay Per Click and Web Design.
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Launched in 2016, Island Digital Marketing, LLC is a pay per click company. Their services include Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Hillsborough Township, NJ
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See all 1 projectsScinorx Technlogies Inc. is a web development and marketing strategy company specializing in website creation, e-commerce solutions, and strategic consulting. Reviews indicate a 100% positive feedback rate, highlighting their ability to meet and surpass expectations, deliver projects on time, and maintain effective communication. Clients appreciate their strategic insights and efficient, streamlined work processes.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Plainview, NY
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YBG Marketing is a pay per click agency. Founded in 1998, their team offers Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Garden City, NY
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SecondHype, a social media marketing agency, was founded in 2021. They specializes in Social Media Marketing and Ecommerce Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
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In Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey, VirajaPro is a small social media marketing firm. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Email 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.