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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Grapevine, TXServices provided
See all 70 projectsInbox Army, LLC is a specialized email marketing agency adept at Email Campaigns, Email List Management, and Email Automation. Customer reviews consistently praise their commitment to client satisfaction, with over 90% highlighting their responsiveness, attention to detail, and ability to deliver on time. Their strategic approach and expertise have notably enhanced email engagement and conversion rates.
$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Gurugram, IndiaServices provided
See all 8 projectsOptimite is a dynamic email marketing agency specializing in services such as Email Campaigns, Email Automation, and Newsletter Marketing. Their clients consistently praise their structured project management and responsiveness, with 100% of reviews highlighting timely delivery and high-quality outcomes. They excel in optimizing email engagement strategies, evidenced by significant increases in revenue and email-driven results for their clients.
$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Medina, OHServices provided
See all 29 projectsOne 10 Media is a professional email marketing agency specializing in email campaigns, automated email flows, and email engagement strategies. The company consistently receives high praise for its strategic approach, communication, and ability to deliver on time, with over 90% of reviews highlighting impressive revenue growth and improved email metrics. Reviewers appreciate their personalized service and strategic insights, with minimal areas for improvement noted.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kingston, Canada
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See all 1 projectslockeand.co offers services in growth marketing and lead generation, with a particular emphasis on increasing top-of-funnel lead pipelines. Overall feedback highlights their timely execution and ability to adapt to client needs, resulting in measurable outcomes such as increased traffic, site engagement, and lead conversion. The company is noted for its great culture fit and alignment with client values.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancerNagua, Dominican Republic
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Joel Tavarez is a web design company. Based in Nagua, Dominican Republic, the team provides Web Design and Graphic Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Denver, COServices provided
See all 24 projectsMH Digital is a specialized email marketing agency known for its expertise in Email Campaigns, Email Automation, and Email Engagement Strategies. With a 100% positive feedback rating, clients consistently praise their strategic insights, timely delivery, and ability to integrate seamlessly into team operations. Many reviews highlight MH Digital's proficiency in improving email performance metrics, such as revenue growth and customer engagement.
$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Ed, SwedenServices provided
See all 64 projectsA-SALES AB is a lead generation and email outreach company specializing in developing customized outbound sales strategies through email campaigns and other methods. Across reviews, 87.5% of clients report satisfaction with their organized project management and precise targeting, while one review highlights significant dissatisfaction with their service quality and professionalism. Their ability to tailor messaging effectively to different markets is frequently noted as a strength.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerBocas Town, Panama
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Panama InDesign & eMarketing Strategies is a web design company founded in 2009. Based in Bocas Town, Panama, the team provides Web Design and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Dennison, OH
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Cardinal Web Services is a web design company. They are located in Dennison, Ohio, and their services include Web Design and Content Marketing.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerPorto Alegre, Brazil
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Email Marketing company Eduardo Lilja was launched in 2022. Based in Porto Alegre, Brazil, the team offers Email Marketing and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancer
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VS Digital is a SEO services firm. Launched in 2025, the agency is located in Lucknow, India. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49
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See all 1 projectsWirelink Digital offers specialized trading software, particularly a scalping robot for the forex market, and supports both B2B and B2C clients. Reviews highlight the company's strong expertise in financial markets, effective communication, and exceptional support. Clients appreciate their selective and strategic approach, ensuring high-quality service without expanding unnecessarily.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Vibely Digital is a social media marketing firm. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and the agency is headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9București, Romania
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Broads digital & more is a București, Romania-based Direct Marketing company. Founded in 2019, the team focuses on Direct Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Mississauga, Canada
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RÈIGN MEDIA INC., a branding company, is based in Mississauga, Canada. They specialize in Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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Prosperous Agency is a media planning and buying agency. Launched in 2023, the company provides Media Planning & Buying and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9El Paso, TX
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915 Web Design is a SEO agency. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were founded in 2020. The firm is based in El Paso, Texas.
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Established in 2023, ES Studios is a SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Delft, Netherlands
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Unnamed Project, a small SEO services firm, is headquartered in Delft, Netherlands. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Asheville, NC
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Elfatrany Design is a web design company. Established in 2011, the team provides Web Design and Content Marketing. The company is located in Asheville, North Carolina.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Norwich, England
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Yawn Marketing Ltd is a Marketing Strategy company. The team is based in Norwich, England, and their services include Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+UndisclosedFreelancerEden Prairie, MN
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Maven Marketing, a Marketing Strategy company, is based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9München, Germany
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See all 1 projectsNF Media Group offers social media management, lead generation, sales optimization, and ebook design services. Reviews highlight their effective communication, professional onboarding process, and ability to deliver results beyond expectations, such as significant follower growth and high return on ad spend. Clients appreciate their structured workflow and friendly, honest customer approach.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Columbus, OH
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Business intelligence company North Digital Media was launched in 2019. The team focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Ottawa, Canada
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Contrast Digital Marketing is a Conversion Optimization company. Their team is located in Ottawa, Canada and offers Conversion Optimization and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Melbourne, Australia
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Thrive Growth Marketing Agency is an Advertising company. The Melbourne, Australia-based team specializes in Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Columbus, OH
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Based in Columbus, Ohio, Astranexa Digital is a small Email Marketing company. The team focuses on Email Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Navi Mumbai, India
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Founded in 2019, Agix Inernational Pvt Ltd., a small social media marketing agency, is located in Navi Mumbai, India. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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Web design company Uxtivity provides Web Design and UX/UI Design. They are in Poznan, Poland and Warsaw, Poland.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Dhaka, Bangladesh
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Dhaka, Bangladesh
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See all 1 projectsBizzacquire is a strategy-led marketing partner built to function like an in-house growth team. We focus on what genuinely drives measurable business results, not vanity metrics or surface-level
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See all 1 projectsAt Digital Marketing Marvel, we specialize in empowering businesses to reach their full potential online. With a blend of creativity, strategy, and cutting-edge tools, we craft customized digital
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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See all 7 projectsAt Brady Mills LLC, our Atlanta website design and marketing specialists utilize all sorts of digital resources - from web design and web development to email marketing and search engine
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249
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See all 1 projectsWe are HOLINEX, We are a team! Holinex is one of the best digital and creative marketing agencies in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Holinex has been providing Digital Marketing & Creative Marketing
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249
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See all 1 projectsPoonjan offers services in digital marketing, including SEO, PPC, web design, and content marketing. According to reviews on Clutch.co, clients commend Poonjan for their professionalism, customer-centric focus, and ability to deliver measurable outcomes such as increased revenue and improved lead generation. The company's innovative and data-driven approach makes them a reliable partner for enhancing digital marketing efforts.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Arlington, VA
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See all 1 projectsMarketing Nice Guys offers website development, SEO, community outreach, and general marketing services. Reviews highlight their strong work ethic, professional demeanor, and effective communication. Clients have reported significant business growth and appreciate the practical, implementable suggestions provided by the team, particularly noting the contributions of team members Tim and Boney.
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In Temecula, California, Netjumps International is a Content Marketing company. Founded in 2011, the team focuses on Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Barcelona, Spain
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Wbase is a small web design company. They focus on Web Design and Search Engine Optimization and were founded in 2008.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9London, England
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Five Geckos SEO & Digital Marketing is a SEO services firm. Founded in 2012, the firm is in London, England. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Houston, TX
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Raxa Design is a branding firm based in Houston, Texas. They specialize in Branding and Social Media Marketing and were established in 2008.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9West Lake Hills, TX
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TruBrand Marketing is a branding company. They offer Branding and Digital Strategy and are headquartered in West Lake Hills, Texas.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Portland, OR
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Launched in 2012, Midas Marketing is a web design company. The team provides Web Design and Search Engine Optimization and is located in Portland, Oregon.
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Online Net Soft, a midsize Advertising company, is based in India. The team offers Advertising and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Redondo Beach, CA
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LACED Agency is an Advertising company. The Redondo Beach, California-based company was established in 2002. Their services include Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9BORDON, England
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Based in BORDON, England, Crux Design Agency is a graphic design agency. Founded in 2011, the team focuses on Graphic Design and Advertising.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Coral Springs, FL
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Notch Solutions is a web design agency founded in 2016. The company specializes in Web Design and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Manchester, England
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Based in Manchester, England, Awesome Creative is a small e-commerce development company. The team provides E-Commerce Development and Print Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Charlotte, NC
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Branding firm CRAFTED. Was launched in 1993. The small team provides Branding and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Charlotte, NC
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Founded in 2009, Klik Marketing is a pay per click agency. Their team focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Bengaluru, India
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KaranParwani.com is a pay per click company. Located in Bengaluru, India, the firm was launched in 2017. Their team specializes in Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Boston, MA
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Established in 2014, Gold Promotion is a small Boston, Massachusetts-based Marketing Strategy company. Their team offers Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Dallas, TX
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Pink Jacket Studio, an Advertising company, was launched in 2017. They specializes in Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Bournemouth, England
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Digital Storm is a branding firm. They are in Bournemouth, England, and their services include Branding and E-Commerce Development.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Bracknell, England
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Netmatter, an e-commerce development firm, was established in 2002. The team specializes in E-Commerce Development and Web Design and is headquartered in Bracknell, England.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Keighley, England
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Squashed Pixel LTD is a branding company. They were established in 2009, and their services include Branding and Web Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Grapevine, TX
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38.4/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Oakland, CA
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37.9/40.018.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Singapore, Singapore
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37.7/40.019.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Staten Island, NY
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37.5/40.018.2/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Newport, RI
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36.3/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49L'viv, Ukraine
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35.3/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Gurugram, India
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35.3/40.018.4/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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34.2/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Irvine, CA
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38.2/40.019/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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33.4/40.015.6/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Seattle, WA
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33.3/40.015.6/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Canada
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33.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999San Jose, CA
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38.5/40.020/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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33.1/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Hallandale Beach, FL
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32.9/40.018/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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36.7/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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32.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience6.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Medina, OH
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36.8/40.017.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Randwick, Australia
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32/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9London, England
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31.5/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Lostwithiel, England
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31.1/40.017/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience4.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Brașov, Romania
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35.3/40.018.4/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience7.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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32.7/40.016.8/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience8.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Philadelphia, PA
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36.1/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49
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38.4/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Jackson, WY
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30.6/40.017.6/20 Reviews5.8/10 Clients & Experience7.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Oakville, Canada
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39.8/40.019.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
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30.5/40.015.6/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Tampa, FL
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30.5/40.016.8/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
80% Email Marketing20% Other
Email Marketing Agency FAQs
Looking for an email marketing agency but not sure where to start? We've put together answers to the most common questions businesses ask when searching for a trusted partner. This FAQ covers what you need to know before hiring an email marketing agency, from pricing and services to results and red flags.
Clutch showcases firms that create automated campaigns, nurture leads, and improve conversions through email twice a year based on a proprietary methodology. The top email marketing agencies for Fall 2025 include:
An email marketing company plans, builds, and optimizes campaigns that move prospects through your sales funnel. Their typical responsibilities include audience segmentation, template design, copywriting, automation flow setup, deliverability monitoring, and performance reporting. Instead of juggling creative, technical, and analytical tasks internally, you can outsource to a specialist team that already knows best practices for inbox placement and conversion.
Agencies track metrics like revenue per email, conversion rate, subscriber lifetime value, and list churn. Advanced teams tie email performance back to multi-touch attribution models or customer data platforms so you can see how campaigns influence overall pipeline and retention.
Email marketing agencies are dedicated to helping clients reach their target audience cost-efficiently. If you’re planning to team up with a provider soon, here are some services you can expect:
- Strategy workshops and list growth planning
- ESP migration or platform setup (e.g., Klaviyo, HubSpot, Braze)
- Creative services (e.g., mobile-responsive templates, GIFs, dynamic content)
- Automated sequences (i.e., welcome, cart-abandon, re-engagement, post-purchase)
- A/B testing, personalization, and data analytics
- Deliverability audits and inbox placement fixes
Some firms also bundle paid social retargeting or SMS for a cohesive lifecycle approach. When evaluating prospective service providers, make sure to verify and assess the quality of the work they offer — regardless if you need comprehensive work or focused services.
Clutch data shows monthly retainers range from $2,500 to as high as $15,000 depending on several key factors such as list size, send volume, and service depth. Moreover, hourly rates generally fall between $75 – $150. Ultimately, it depends on what you are looking for – a small business needing two automated flows might spend $5,000 for setup, while an enterprise with millions of contacts could invest $20,000 per month for full lifecycle management and creative testing.
Finding the right email marketing provider is crucial to your investment’s success. To make sure you don’t feel overwhelmed once you look for potential providers, the first step you should do is clarify your goals (e.g., higher open rates, revenue per send, automation build-out). After that, you can proceed with the following:
- Shortlist agencies with proven results in your industry.
- Review Clutch feedback for communication style, project management, and ROI.
- Request case studies and ask about specific KPIs they improved.
- Evaluate cultural fit, reporting cadence, and tech stack expertise.
- Compare pricing models—flat retainer, percent of revenue, or project-based—and ensure deliverables are clear in the contract.
While there’s no flawless service provider, it’s crucial to match with the ideal team to avoid mishaps or costly headaches. Be cautious if a provider has any of the following warning signs:
- Guarantees specific open or revenue numbers (inbox algorithms shift)
- Uses purchased lists or suggests scraping emails
- Lacks transparency on creative ownership or ESP access
- Provides sparse reporting or avoids explaining metrics
- Overlooks compliance requirements like CAN-SPAM or GDPR
- Which industries do you specialize in, and can I see related case studies?
- What ESPs and automation tools are you certified in?
- How do you segment audiences and personalize content?
- What’s your process for improving deliverability?
- How frequently will we review performance metrics together?
- Who owns the creative assets and account data if we part ways?
A freelancer is ideal for one-off template designs or copy tweaks on a tight budget. An agency offers multidisciplinary teams—strategists, designers, developers, and analysts—able to manage end-to-end programs, integrate with CRMs, and scale testing. If your goal is sustainable revenue growth and complex automation, an agency’s broader expertise and bandwidth generally deliver higher long-term ROI.