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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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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerFort Lauderdale, FL
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See all 1 projectsLucrative Options specializes in website creation and ongoing SEO management, demonstrating impressive quality of work and exemplary project management. Clients appreciate their above-and-beyond service and effective communication, which have contributed positively to their projects. Their professionalism has garnered high praise, with no noted areas for improvement.
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See all 1 projectsIam salih, Digital Marketing Consultant in Kerala with expertise SEO, SMM, SEM, Web Devolopment, Content Marketing, and Email Marketing
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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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See all 1 projectsI am Fathima Rahda Kallilandy , a , Expert In SEO | SMM | SEM | Web Development | Web Design |
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Gilam is a PPC agency. Their small team is in. Their team focuses on Pay Per Click and Content Marketing.
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Small Content Marketing company EJH Digital, is located in and. Their services include Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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Headquartered in Mumbai, India, Splash Social is a small Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Content Marketing.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerNorthfield, NJ
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Pamela Nehf LLC is a small Northfield, New Jersey-based website development company. Their services include Web Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerNew Delhi, India
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Small Advertising company Vipin Kumar Freelancer SEO Expert in Delhi, is located in New Delhi, India. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerLondon, England
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Rudylearningaboutstartups is a Digital Strategy company. Based in London, England, the company was founded in 2019. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerDuette, FL
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IT Digital Consulting Services, an app development firm, was established in 2019. The team offers Mobile App Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerDeep River, CT
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Simple More Online is a branding agency. Launched in 2015, their team offers Branding and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerQuito, Ecuador
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Byron Vargas is a Quito, Ecuador-based SEO services firm. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2015.
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Katie Barber Digital Marketing & Social Media is a Content Marketing company. Based in Sheffield, England, the firm offers Content Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancerNew Delhi, India
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Launched in 2018, Deepakjaiswal.com, a small SEO agency, is located in New Delhi, India. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancerMississauga, Canada
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Perfect Deziner, a Digital Strategy company, was founded in 2010. They provides Digital Strategy and UX/UI Design.
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Zee Digital is a pay per click agency. They offer Pay Per Click and Web Design and are located in.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancerKarachi, Pakistan
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Launched in 2014, Kaldigital is an Advertising company. The agency offers Advertising and cloud consulting & SI, and is small.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancerLahore, Pakistan
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Founded in 2019, TWS - TheWritersStop is a social media marketing company. The small team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Digital Marketing Freelancer - Hannan Hashmi, a small SEO services firm, is based in Delhi, India. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancerBursa, Türkiye
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Demircan Uzer: Digital Marketing & SEO is a Digital Strategy company founded in 2019. Their team focuses on Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerHendersonville, TN
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Daniel King Designs, an Advertising company, was launched in 2020. The firm focuses on Advertising and Branding, and is small.
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Marketing Strategy company Affinity Strategic Marketing, Inc. Is in Racine, Wisconsin. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancerWarszawa, Poland
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Established in 2020, Gradoboiev.com is a small pay per click company in Warszawa, Poland. Their team specializes in Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancerAhmedabad, India
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Karan Soni is a small Advertising company established in 2016. Their services include Advertising and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerCape Coral, FL
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Holistic Digital, LLC is a Content Marketing company founded in 2012. The company focuses on Content Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerSão Luís, Brazil
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Launched in 2015, FPNEXT| Tráfego Pago is a SEO services firm. Located in São Luís, Brazil, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerSurrey, Canada
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Launched in 2012, lonniemarkley.net is a web design agency. Headquartered in Surrey, Canada, the team specializes in Web Design and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancerBelda, India
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Launched in 2018, Arup Digital is an Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding and is in Belda, India.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerSan Diego, CA
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Eye Digital is an Other Digital Marketing company. Based in San Diego, California, their team focuses on Other Digital Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerToronto, Canada
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Preet Joshi Digital Marketing Services is a small Toronto, Canada-based Content Marketing company. Their services include Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerVillarrobledo, Spain
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Established in 2018, Ruben Lozano Me is a small Conversion Optimization company in Villarrobledo, Spain. Their team specializes in Conversion Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerSeiersberg, Austria
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Innoside e.U. Is a web development company based in Seiersberg, Austria. Their services include Web Development and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancer
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Tejas Solanki is a Digital Strategy company founded in 2020. The firm specializes in Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerCape Town, South Africa
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APX Digital - Digital Agency, an Advertising company, offer Advertising and Marketing Strategy. They were launched in 2012.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerSilvi Paese, Italy
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Apollo Siti Web is a web design agency launched in 2013. The team offers Web Design and Content Marketing and is based in Silvi Paese, Italy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerMálaga, Spain
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Digital Marketing Expert is a web design company. They offer Web Design and Digital Strategy and were launched in 2011.
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Guerrilla Marketing Digital is a Digital Strategy company launched in 2020. The company provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerAhmedabad, India
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Branding firm Digital Marketing Expert - Pranav Veerani is located in Ahmedabad, India. The team offers Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerEdmonton, Canada
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Adept Marketing Solutions is a Digital Strategy company located in Edmonton, Canada. The team offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerCanton, OH
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HY Design is a graphic design agency. The team specializes in Graphic Design and Branding, and the firm is located in Canton, Ohio.
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Guess Digital is a small SEO agency established in 2018. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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SMEDOO LLC | Webdesign, SEO and E-Commerce Consulting is a Hamburg, Germany-based web design company. They provide Web Design and Branding and were launched in 2021.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerIrvine, CA
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SEO agency LUK Digital was established in 2020. The small team provides Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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Digital Hari is a small SEO company headquartered in Bodinayakanur, India. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerAlthengstett, Germany
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Established in 2018, MB Online Marketing is a small social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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Iamafsal is a Digital Strategy company. They focus on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing and were launched in 2022. The agency is in Malappuram, India.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerSanta Rosa, CA
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Volume Branding, a small Marketing Strategy company, is based in Santa Rosa, California. The team provides Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerFulwood, England
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Small Content Writing Services company The Write Women, is based in Fulwood, England. The team offers Content Writing Services and Content Marketing.
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Corporate Law company Law Firm Marketing Experts is located in Boca Raton, Florida. Launched in 2010, the team provides Corporate Law and Email Marketing.
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KSP Digital Solutions is a social media marketing agency. Established in 2023, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Print Design.
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List of the Top 15 Email Marketing Agencies
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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+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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32.9/40.016.4/20 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+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999San Jose, CA
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36.8/40.020/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience8/10 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.