Top Digital Marketing Agencies in San Diego
San Diego isn’t just beaches and biotech—it’s a bustling hub for startups, life-science giants, and defense contractors that demand best-in-class digital marketing. From downtown creative studios to North County performance shops, local agencies help brands rank, convert, and grow.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Serves San Diego, CAServices provided
See all 109 projectsFunnel Boost Media is a digital marketing and SEO agency, highly regarded for their expertise in web design and search engine optimization. They consistently receive positive feedback, with approximately 90% of reviewers praising their professionalism, project management, and ability to deliver results on time. Clients frequently highlight their positive company culture and the team’s dedication to understanding and aligning with client goals.
$5,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Serves San Diego, CAServices provided
See all 9 projectsIOI Solutions is a digital marketing and web development firm, offering services like website design, brand identity creation, and advertising solutions. The company is praised for its professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to exceed expectations, with 100% positive feedback across all reviews. Clients highlight their impressive project management and personal touch in client interactions, emphasizing their creative and strategic capabilities.
$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Serves San Diego, CAServices provided
See all 363 projectsDisruptive Advertising is a digital marketing agency specializing in services such as PPC, SEO, and SEM campaign management. Overall, the reviews indicate a 90% positive sentiment, highlighting their excellent communication, strategic insights, and strong project management skills that consistently deliver measurable growth and cost efficiency. While one review criticized their performance with high-budget campaigns, many clients praised their ability to act as an extension of their teams and drive significant lead generation improvements.
$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves San Diego, CAServices provided
See all 16 projectsTop Growth Marketing INC is a dynamic growth marketing agency specializing in digital advertising, social media marketing, and email campaigns. They consistently deliver impressive results, including significant revenue growth and increased brand visibility. Notably, 100% of reviewers commend their project management skills and client-focused approach, highlighting their ability to exceed expectations and provide tailored solutions.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Carlsbad, CA
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See all 3 projectsAF Digital Native is a web development and branding company praised for its expertise in website design, development, and rebranding services. Across client reviews, 100% of feedback is positive, highlighting their effective communication, collaborative approach, and commitment to excellence. Notable strengths include their ability to understand client needs and deliver tailored solutions that integrate design concepts seamlessly.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Spring Valley, CA
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Media Traffics is an Advertising company headquartered in Spring Valley, California. Established in 2015, the team focuses on Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves San Diego, CAServices 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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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Small SEO company Launch Source SEO, is in San Diego, California. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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Caroff Communications is a San Diego, California-based web design agency. Their services include Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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Alpha Book Writers is a Back Office Outsourcing company. They were established in 2015, and their services include Back Office Outsourcing and Content Writing Services.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Escondido, CA
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Paramount Book Publishers is a Content Marketing company. Launched in 2020, the team offers Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. The agency is located in Escondido, California.
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INgage Marketing is an Advertising company in Chula Vista, California. They focus on Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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Small Digital Strategy company Local Reputation Edge, is based in Chula Vista, California. The team specializes in Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy.
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In Chula Vista, California, Innovative Digital Marketing is a small Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy.
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Headquartered in Chula Vista, California, Interactive Utopia is a small Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and E-Commerce Development.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Oceanside, CA
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See all 2 projectsAxys Digital Marketing is a digital marketing agency offering services such as SEO management, multi-channel strategy development, and social media management. The company has received overwhelmingly positive feedback; 100% of reviewers praise their effectiveness and personalized attention, with notable success in expanding clients' online presence and doubling business growth for one client.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Level 5 Studio is an Email Marketing company. They specialize in Email Marketing and Graphic Design and were founded in 2012.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Self Image Media is a branding company established in 2011. The company provides Branding and Email Marketing.
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California Conversions Digital is a branding agency launched in 2018. In San Diego, California, the team offers Branding and E-Commerce Development.
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Established in 1999, AMB Solutions is a social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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Taylor & Pond Interactive is an Advertising company. They were established in 1995, and their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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EREACH is a small Digital Strategy company launched in 2010. Their team provides Digital Strategy and Conversion Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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Advertising company Kaleido Creative Studio is headquartered in San Diego, California. They offer Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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Increase Your Profits is an Advertising company. Launched in 1999, the team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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Ceatus is an Advertising company. The firm is in San Diego, California. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Santee, CA
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Eye/Comm is an Advertising company. They are in Santee, California, and their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Encinitas, CA
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ZDigital is a SEO company and web design agency. They were launched in 2019, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Tally&Mass is a Content Marketing company. Their team is headquartered in San Diego, California and San Diego, California and provides Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Oceanside, CA
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See all 15 projectsB2B Bandits is a company specializing in email marketing, LinkedIn campaigns, and lead generation services. Their reviews highlight a high level of satisfaction with their technical expertise and creative capabilities, with approximately 90% of reviewers expressing positive outcomes. Notably, 70% of reviewers commend B2B Bandits for their effective project management and personalized approach to engagement.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Ruff Haus is a small branding agency based in San Diego, California. Their services include Branding and Market Research.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Smartmicros, an app development company, is located in San Diego, California. The team specializes in Mobile App Development and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Avianu., an Other Digital Marketing company, focuses on Other Digital Marketing and Web Design. The agency is headquartered in San Diego, California.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Eclectic Media is a social media marketing agency. Founded in 2014, their team provides Social Media Marketing and Other Digital Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9San Diego, CA
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In San Diego, California, Leading Edge Media is a branding agency. Founded in 2017, the team focuses on Branding and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Headquartered in San Diego, California, Zenthree is a small web design company. Their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Gaslamp Media is a web design agency. The small San Diego, California-based team offers Web Design and Web Development. The company was established in 2008.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Diego, CA
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PageLadder is an Advertising company. Based in San Diego, California, their small team specializes in Advertising and Branding. The firm was launched in 2011.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Esteemed Consulting Inc., an Advertising company, focuses on Advertising and Branding. The firm is in San Diego, California.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Advertising company Dynamik Internet Marketing Inc. Is located in San Diego, California. The team offers Advertising and Branding.
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Kickin Knowledge is a small San Diego, California-based Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Located in San Diego, California, Atlantis Marketing is an Advertising company. They offer Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Fuelhaus is a small branding agency based in San Diego, California. Their services include Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Founded in 1994, Mth Degree is an Advertising company. Their team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Belladia Marketing and Design is a branding company. The small San Diego, California-based team offers Branding and Graphic Design. The company was launched in 2006.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Alden Marketing Communications is an Advertising company founded in 1985. The small team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Top Ranking Media is a branding agency. They are located in San Diego, California. Their team focuses on Branding and E-Commerce Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Studio Fabric, a small branding agency, is headquartered in San Diego, California. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Diego, CA
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SpearHall is an Advertising company. Based in San Diego, California, the firm specializes in Advertising and Public Relations.
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Digital Strategy company Brands Ignited specializes in Digital Strategy and Event Marketing. They are headquartered in San Diego, California.
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Marketing & Advertising Design Group is a small San Diego, California-based Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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Allure Marketing Solutions is a Digital Strategy company. They are headquartered in Chula Vista, California and have small team. Their team offers Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy.
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BV Web Designs is a Digital Strategy company launched in 2010. The team provides Digital Strategy and E-Commerce Development.
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Based in San Diego, California, SizzleForce Marketing is an Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Ramona, CA
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Force0six, a media planning and buying agency, specialize in Media Planning & Buying and Pay Per Click. They were launched in 2015.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Carlsbad, CA
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Digital Strategy company Social Supply Co. Focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing. They were launched in 2014.
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List of the Top 15 San Diego Digital Marketing Companies
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Diego, CA
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39.9/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Diego, CA
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37.4/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Raleigh, NC
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35.5/40.016.6/20 Reviews8.9/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Austin, TX
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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37.8/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9San Diego, CA
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35.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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32.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience7.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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37.2/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Carlsbad, CA
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39.8/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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35.2/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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31.4/40.017.2/20 Reviews7.1/10 Clients & Experience7.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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32.1/40.018/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Guildford, England
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37.5/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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39.8/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249San Diego, CA
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29.3/40.015.2/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience6.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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31/40.016.2/20 Reviews8/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49San Diego, CA
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34.1/40.017.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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29.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.3/10 Clients & Experience6.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Chicago, IL
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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32.9/40.017.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49San Diego, CA
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36.1/40.017.2/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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29.4/40.015.6/20 Reviews6.9/10 Clients & Experience6.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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32.6/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience7.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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39.1/40.020/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Carlsbad, CA
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31.1/40.015.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249San Diego, CA
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31.9/40.016.8/20 Reviews8.3/10 Clients & Experience6.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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35.5/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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31.9/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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35.5/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Carlsbad, CA
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29.5/40.016.2/20 Reviews5.3/10 Clients & Experience8/10 Market PresenceService focus
55% Digital Marketing45% Other
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San Diego Digital Marketing Agency FAQs
Working with a San Diego-based partner offers unique advantages to projects that require an understanding of local nuances, which remote teams may not have. Clients can expect:
- First-hand knowledge of San Diego’s micro-markets—from Gaslamp to Carlsbad
- Face-to-face strategy sessions and on-site content shoots under near-perfect weather
- Experience promoting industries that dominate the region: biotech, tourism, craft beer, and defense
- Connections to local media outlets and influencers (e.g., San Diego Union-Tribune, regional podcasts)
If your brand frequently activates at Comic-Con or Padres games, a nearby team can react quickly and capitalize on real-time opportunities.
Pricing varies by scope and agency tier, but most clients can expect to pay anywhere from:
- Monthly retainer for projects like full-funnel management for SMBs & mid-market brands: $3,000 – $10,000
- Hourly consulting for strategy sessions, audits, and training: $100 – $200
- Project-based (e.g., website relaunch campaign): $15,000 – $75,000
Agencies in high-demand niches—like life-science lead gen—may charge a premium, but many boutique shops offer starter packages for emerging startups.
San Diego-based digital marketing agencies are especially strong in the following sectors and niches:
- Biotechnology and life sciences
- Tourism, hospitality, and craft beverage
- Defense and aerospace
- SaaS and fintech startups (many spun out of UCSD)
- Health and wellness, thanks to the city’s active lifestyle culture
That said, due to the city’s immensely diverse economy, you’ll also find agencies specializing in e-commerce, education, and nonprofit outreach.
- Define goals (lead gen, brand awareness, e-commerce sales).
- Shortlist agencies with case studies in your sector.
- Review Clutch ratings for project management, ROI, and communication.
- Request proposals that outline KPIs, tech stack, and reporting cadence.
- Meet the proposed team—San Diego’s market is relationship-driven, so chemistry matters.
- Guaranteed rankings or overnight results—especially in competitive niches like biotech.
- One-size-fits-all packages with no mention of audience research or custom strategy.
- Lack of transparency on media spend vs. management fees.
- Minimal local presence (no address, no in-person meeting option).
- Outdated reporting (spreadsheets instead of real-time dashboards).
If an agency balks at sharing past performance metrics or client references, keep looking. It’s better to be confident with your partner than be committed to an unfit team.