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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 7 projectsOptimite is a specialized agency providing comprehensive email marketing services, including email design, automation, and campaign management. Reviewers consistently praised their timely delivery, high-quality output, and robust project management, with a 100% satisfaction rate reported. Their adaptability and alignment with client needs, especially in scaling email outreach and engagement strategies, are also frequently highlighted.
$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Medina, OHServices provided
See all 28 projectsOne 10 Media is a distinguished email marketing agency specializing in email campaigns, email automation, and email engagement strategies. Reviewers consistently commend their strategic alignment, proactive communication, and commitment to understanding client needs, resulting in significant revenue growth and efficient project management. An impressive 90% of feedback highlights their flexibility and personalized approach, with particular praise for delivering timely and effective solutions.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Thessaloniki, Greece
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Mybusiness360 is a website development firm. They focus on Web Development and Branding and were launched in 2013. The firm is in Thessaloniki, Greece.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Leichhardt, Australia
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Established in 2001, Milk Digital is a web design agency. The team provides Web Design and UX/UI Design and is headquartered in Leichhardt, Australia.
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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 62 projectsA-SALES AB is a company specializing in outbound lead generation and sales outreach through Email Marketing services. With a 90% positive feedback rate, clients consistently appreciate their expertise in creating precise, customized Email Campaigns, and their organized project management. However, one review highlighted significant dissatisfaction, citing unprofessionalism and ineffective communication. Despite this, A-SALES AB is generally recognized for effectively boosting client engagement and pipeline growth.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bedford, Australia
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Host One is an IT managed services company founded in 2001. The small team specializes in IT managed services and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Lisboa, Portugal
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Launched in 2014, GOODI SITES is a Conversion Optimization company. The small team provides Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Vancouver, Canada
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Established in 2020, Brandcamp Digital is a Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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SearchEva is a small Seattle, Washington-based Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9København, Denmark
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Small SEO company Click in ApS, is based in København, Denmark. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Denham Court, Australia
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Echelon Digital Brand Strategy Pty. Ltd is a Digital Strategy company launched in 2015. Their services include Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancerJabalpur, India
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Rankgrades is a small Jabalpur, India-based Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Hyderabad, India
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Intellasphere India is a Content Marketing company. Founded in 2007, the team specializes in Content Marketing and Conversion Optimization. The agency is in Hyderabad, India.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerTrumann, AR
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Websites by Jeremy Ltd. Co. Is a web design agency established in 2019. The agency offers Web Design and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Scottsdale, AZ
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Six Degrees Brand-Building is a branding company. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona and , the team specializes in Branding and Direct Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerChampa, India
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DS Marketing, a Digital Strategy company, was established in 2021. They offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Info Quotient is a branding agency established in 2023. In Surat, India, the team offers Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Winooski, VT
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New Breed Marketing is a social media marketing agency. Their small team is in Winooski, Vermont and specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing. The company was launched in 2002.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Omaha, NE
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Red Branch Media, a graphic design company, was launched in 2008. Based in Omaha, Nebraska, the team focuses on Graphic Design and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Thiruvananthapuram, India
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Areva Digital is a SEO agency. The Thiruvananthapuram, India-based company focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Chennai, India
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SKIT Corporate is a SEO company established in 2017. The company offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Pune, India
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Shinescript is an Other Digital Marketing company. Their small team is in Pune, India and offers Other Digital Marketing and Content Marketing. The company was established in 2017.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Coimbatore, India
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Located in Coimbatore, India, APPAC MEDIATECH PVT LTD is an user experience company. The team specializes in UX/UI Design and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Bogra, Bangladesh
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ExertPro, a web design agency, is based in Bogra, Bangladesh. The team provides Web Design and Web Development.
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Denver, CO
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El LinKe is a small Digital Strategy company established in 2016. Their services include Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Pune, India
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Content Marketing company First DigiAdd LLP is based in Pune, India. The team specializes in Content Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Mount Vernon, VA
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Course1 is a small branding agency headquartered in Mount Vernon, Virginia. Their services include Branding and Direct Marketing.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Dehradun, India
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GlassFrog Technologies is a social media marketing firm. Established in 2021, the company provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chesterfield, England
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Blaze Creative is a branding company founded in 2022. The team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing and is based in Chesterfield, England.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sioux Falls, SD
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SAJMedia Marketing is a Marketing Strategy company. In Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the company was launched in 2021. Their team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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Established in 2008, Vert is a media planning and buying agency. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, the team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249New Delhi, India
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Envigo Marketing Private Limited is a custom software development firm. Headquartered in New Delhi, India, the team focuses on Custom Software Development and UX/UI Design.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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DIGITALZONE Inc is a Content Marketing company. The team is located in New York, New York and Pune, India, and their services include Content Marketing and Sales Outsourcing.
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$100,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249San Diego, CA
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Deck 7, Inc is an Advertising company. Established in 2015, the team offers Advertising and Search Engine Optimization. The firm is headquartered in San Diego, California.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Pasig, Philippines
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IManila, a Content Marketing company, was founded in 1996. They focuses on Content Marketing and E-Commerce Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Addison, TX
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Established in 2005, VLG Marketing, a midsize Marketing Strategy company, is in Addison, Texas. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Chennai, India
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Spinircle India Private Limited is a Digital Strategy company located in Chennai, India and India. They offer Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Newtown Square, PA
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Webmization is an UX design company based in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. Established in 2012, the team offers UX/UI Design and Content Marketing.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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Based in India, AnalogDigitalCafe is a midsize PPC agency. The team specializes in Pay Per Click and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Gurugram, India
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Nians is a Digital Strategy company. The Gurugram, India-based agency was launched in 2009. Their team offers Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Islamabad, Pakistan
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Founded in 2015, SEO Islamabad Pakistan is a social media marketing agency. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Launched in 2009, SocialAna: Precision Social Media Marketing, a small branding company, is in Ventura, California. Their team provides Branding and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Jalandhar, India
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Digital Raisers is a pay per click company. Established in 2018, the firm is based in Jalandhar, India. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Leeds, England
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Founded in 2010, Trio Media is a SEO services firm. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Mobile & App Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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SEO Maisters is a branding agency. The midsize New York, New York-based team provides Branding and Advertising. The company was launched in 2018.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Grapevine, TX
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Zorbis Inc. Is a SEO services firm established in 2003. The agency provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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Digi services 365 is a social media marketing company. Founded in 2015, their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Buffalo, NY
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Founded in 1961, Gelia is a midsize branding agency. Their services include Branding and Public Relations.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Beaver, OR
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Advertising company InkSEM is headquartered in Beaver, Oregon. They provide Advertising and Direct Marketing and were founded in 2014.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Kolkata, India
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Nico Digital Pvt. Ltd. Is a midsize Kolkata, India-based social media marketing company. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249New Delhi, India
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Megatask Technologies Pvt Ltd is a social media marketing agency. Founded in 2019, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249
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Head 45 Dental is a branding company. The London, England-based company was established in 1999. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Zürich, Switzerland
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W4 is a SEO agency. Their midsize team is located in Zürich, Switzerland and Dresden, Germany and offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click. The firm was founded in 1994.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Grapevine, TX
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Ahmedabad, India
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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 - 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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$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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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Singapore, Singapore
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37.3/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.9/10 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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35.3/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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34.4/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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33.7/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Canada
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33.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.2/10 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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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Gurugram, India
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33.1/40.018/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience6.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Hallandale Beach, FL
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32.5/40.017.6/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49London, England
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36.9/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Windham, NH
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32.1/40.017/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience7.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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32/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 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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31.4/40.017/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Brașov, Romania
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35.6/40.018.8/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience7.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Tampa, FL
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31.1/40.017.4/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Jackson, WY
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31/40.018/20 Reviews5.8/10 Clients & Experience7.2/10 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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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Oakville, Canada
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40/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Irvine, CA
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37.3/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 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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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49McLean, VA
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32.8/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience7.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Colbert, WA
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38.4/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Wrocław, Poland
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30.5/40.015.6/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience7/10 Market PresenceService focus
60% Email Marketing40% 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.