Top Digital Marketing Agencies in Phoenix
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Serves Phoenix, AZServices provided
See all 119 projectsFunnel Boost Media is a digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, website design, and PPC management. Reviews highlight their exceptional communication and project management skills, with 100% of clients noting their responsiveness and ability to meet deadlines. The agency is praised for boosting online visibility and client growth, with some clients experiencing up to 1500% business increase. Overall feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with no significant areas for improvement mentioned.
$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Serves Phoenix, AZServices 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.
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Serves Phoenix, AZServices provided
See all 110 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 Phoenix, AZServices provided
See all 371 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.
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Small Email Marketing company FireDrum Internet Marketing, is in Scottsdale, Arizona. Their services include Email Marketing and CRM consulting and SI.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Scottsdale, AZ
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Baerclaw Productions is a video production agency. The small Scottsdale, Arizona-based team focuses on Video Production and Content Marketing. The company was launched in 1997.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Phoenix, AZServices provided
See all 34 projectsWeb Tonic is a digital marketing and SEO agency with a strong focus on improving online presence and lead generation through tailored strategies such as Google Ads management, SEO, and website optimization. Across reviews, 100% of clients reported improvement in key metrics like lead quality and conversion rates, with many praising their project management and technical expertise. Clients consistently highlight their ability to deliver measurable results and provide strategic recommendations aligned with specific business objectives.
$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves Phoenix, AZServices provided
See all 18 projectsTop Growth Marketing INC is a comprehensive digital marketing agency specializing in paid media management, email and SMS marketing, and social media advertising. Across their reviews, clients consistently praise their strong project management, creativity, and ability to deliver significant growth in revenue and sales, with several noting improved ROAS and conversion rates. Approximately 90% of the feedback highlights their exceptional team collaboration and responsiveness, while no major areas for improvement were identified.
$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves Phoenix, AZServices 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.
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Hendrickson Digital Marketing is a social media marketing agency. Based in Glendale, Arizona, the company provides Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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Geeked Out Media, a social media marketing company, focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing. The firm is located in Mesa, Arizona.
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Local-One Internet Marketing, a SEO agency, was founded in 2007. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerChandler, AZ
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Peoples Digital is a Content Marketing company established in 2019. The company specializes in Content Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Scottsdale, AZ
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Gizoom Marketing & Consulting , a Marketing Strategy company, was established in 1991. The agency focuses on Marketing Strategy and Mobile & App Marketing, and is small.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Mesa, AZ
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Advertising company CWG Marketing & Design Studio provides Advertising and Branding. They are in Evanston, Wyoming and Mesa, Arizona.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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Prism Global Marketing Solutions is a Content Marketing company. The Phoenix, Arizona-based team provides Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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Launched in 2022, iMBA Consulting and Productions is a Business Consulting company. In Phoenix, Arizona, the team specializes in Business Consulting and Advertising.
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Elite Alphas Marketing Agency is a SEO company. They are in Phoenix, Arizona and have small team of experts. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Conversion Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Mesa, AZ
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Advertising company School Webmasters is based in Mesa, Arizona and Diamondhead, Mississippi. They specialize in Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Scottsdale, AZ
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Valpak of Metro Phoenix is a print design agency. In Scottsdale, Arizona, their team provides Print Design and Direct Marketing.
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Launched in 2013, Position Punisher is a SEO services firm. Their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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HockeyGurl Designs LLC is a Tempe, Arizona-based branding company. They offer Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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NetProfits Media is a small Advertising company located in New York, New York and Phoenix, Arizona. The team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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Whiskey River Media, LLC is a Fractional CMO Services company. They were launched in 2015, and their services include Fractional CMO Services and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Scottsdale, AZ
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Email Marketing company Taggart Media Group was established in 2012. Located in Scottsdale, Arizona, the team specializes in Email Marketing and Web Development.
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Launched in 2019, ServiceLegend is a small social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Tempe, AZ
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Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, Launch Business Solutions is an Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Scottsdale, AZ
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West 54 Media Group is an Advertising company. They are located in Scottsdale, Arizona. Their team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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Small Advertising company HeartHook, is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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IWW Digital Agency is a small Advertising company established in 1993. Their team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Scottsdale, AZ
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Right On - No Bull Marketing is an Advertising company. The Scottsdale, Arizona-based team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Glendale, AZ
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Power To Be Found, an Advertising company, is in Glendale, Arizona. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Scottsdale, AZ
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Phoenix Marketing Associates is an Advertising company in Scottsdale, Arizona. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Mesa, AZ
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Business Report Card Inc., an Advertising company, focus on Advertising and Branding. They were launched in 2015.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Scottsdale, AZ
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AdMix Social is an Advertising company. The Scottsdale, Arizona-based firm was founded in 2010. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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IAcquire is an Advertising company. Founded in 2009, the company is based in Phoenix, Arizona and New York, New York. Their team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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Local Work Marketing, an Advertising company, is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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Voxy Marketing is an Advertising company. They provide Advertising and Branding and are located in Phoenix, Arizona.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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Phoenix SEO Company is an Advertising company headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. Established in 2013, the team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Mesa, AZ
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Founded in 1986, Techsavvy Solutions Group is an Advertising company. Located in Mesa, Arizona, the team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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Schreer Design is a small Phoenix, Arizona-based Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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Park&Co is an Advertising company launched in 1995. The small team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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Established in 2003, A Working Website is an Advertising company. The agency specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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Small Advertising company HDE Agency, is in Phoenix, Arizona. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Scottsdale, AZ
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Phoenix Online Advertising, a small Advertising company, is in Scottsdale, Arizona. The team focuses on Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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Champion PR + Consulting is a graphic design company established in 2010. The firm offers Graphic Design and Logo.
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TechMoguls, a SEO company, was founded in 2011. The small team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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Boone Consulting LLC is a Marketing Strategy company. Launched in 2023, the agency is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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RAD Websites is a web design company. They are in Mesa, Arizona and have small team. They focus on Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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Collaborate Pros is a branding agency. Established in 2020, the team provides Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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Blaze Experts is a branding firm. The team provides Branding and Marketing Strategy and is located in Phoenix, Arizona.
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DT Squared is a Content Marketing company. They are in Phoenix, Arizona and have small team. Their services include Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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George Digital is a Content Marketing company headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. They specialize in Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were founded in 2013.
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Established in 2019, Two Strikes Media is a small social media marketing company headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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MEO Marketing Group is a small Email Marketing company. Launched in 2020, the team offers Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Mesa, AZ
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The Brand Agency LLC. - Mesa is a branding company. The small Mesa, Arizona-based team provides Branding and Search Engine Optimization. The agency was established in 2014.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Waddell, AZ
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Glendale Designs is a Waddell, Arizona-based web development firm. They provide Web Development and UX/UI Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Phoenix, AZ
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Phoenix, AZ
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr250 - 999Phoenix, AZ
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35.3/40.016.4/20 Reviews8.9/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Phoenix, AZ
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Phoenix, AZ
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Phoenix, AZ
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Tempe, AZ
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Phoenix, AZ
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Mesa, AZ
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Scottsdale, AZ
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Phoenix, AZ
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Phoenix, AZ
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Phoenix, AZ
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Phoenix, AZ
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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27.1/40.015.6/20 Reviews6.3/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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29/40.016.4/20 Reviews7.7/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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35.4/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Phoenix, AZ
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Tempe, AZ
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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22.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews1.8/10 Clients & Experience4.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Scottsdale, AZ
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24.5/40.016.2/20 Reviews2.5/10 Clients & Experience5.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Phoenix, AZ
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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30.9/40.016.6/20 Reviews7.5/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Phoenix, AZ
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28.7/40.015.6/20 Reviews6.5/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Scottsdale, AZ
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Phoenix, AZ
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30.9/40.015.8/20 Reviews7/10 Clients & Experience8.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Phoenix Digital Marketing Agency FAQs
Choosing a local digital marketing partner offers clear strategic benefits that could be what your project needs, including:
- Market familiarity – Agencies understand regional search terms like “Valley of the Sun” and seasonal buying patterns tied to tourism and snowbird traffic.
- Real-time collaboration – Same-time-zone meetings speed approvals and pivots.
- Local networks – Many firms have relationships with Phoenix Business Journal, StartupAZ, and ASU entrepreneurship centers, giving your campaigns added reach.
Based on data gathered by Clutch, Phoenix digital marketing agencies typically charge $100 – $175 per hour or $2,500 – $10,000 per month for retainer packages.
Smaller projects like a one-time audit or focused local SEO sprint can start around $1,500. Rates are often 10 – 20% lower than West Coast hubs like Los Angeles, offering solid value without sacrificing expertise.
Thanks to the city’s diverse economy, most digital marketing agencies here support a myriad of sectors and niches, including:
- Healthcare and med-tech (Banner Health, Mayo Clinic satellite)
- Real estate and prop-tech
- SaaS and B2B tech clustered around the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway corridor
- E-commerce for outdoor, golf, and travel gear
- Hospitality and tourism targeting year-round visitors
Begin by defining your project’s KPIs—lead volume, ROAS, or brand awareness. Use those as a basis to create a list of priorities and deal breakers that will guide your search. After that, you can proceed to the following steps:
- Review each agency’s Clutch profile for case studies in your sector.
- Ask about experience with Arizona-specific campaigns and bilingual (English-Spanish) audiences.
- Confirm tool stacks (e.g., HubSpot, Semrush) and reporting cadence.
- Request local references you can call.
Shortlist two to three finalists, compare proposals, and ensure culture fit during discovery calls.
Some red flags might not feel significant at first, but when it all adds up, they can lead to setbacks and costly headaches for your project. When vetting and hiring potential partners, watch out for these traits:
- Guaranteed rankings or overnight results—search algorithms don’t work that way.
- Vague reporting that cites impressions without tying back to revenue.
- One-size-fits-all packages that ignore your industry nuances.
- No local office address or team members—some “Phoenix” listings are remote resellers.