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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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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Peoria, IL
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X1 Marketing Inc. Is a social media marketing company. They are based in Peoria, Illinois, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Miami, FL
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Brito Marketing is a branding agency in Miami, Florida. Their services include Branding and Social Media 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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Auckland, New Zealand
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HornTech Limited is a small SEO services firm established in 2018. Their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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Established in 2016, Account Master Global Solution is an Accounting company. Their team provides Accounting and Social Media Marketing.
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Social media marketing company Blueclays is in Brierley Hill, England. They offer Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49New Delhi, India
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Bit Binders is a PR firm. The New Delhi, India-based company was established in 2013. Their team provides Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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Manifest Business Development Ltd is a Sales Outsourcing company. The team specializes in Sales Outsourcing and Branding, and the agency is based in London, England.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Faridabad, India
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Established in 2012, Bizhawkz IT Solutions Pvt Ltd. Is a small branding firm headquartered in Faridabad, India. Their team specializes in Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Sri Lanka
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Founded in 2010, IF Solutions is a small custom software development company in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Sri Lanka. Their team focuses on Custom Software Development and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Praha 1, Czech Republic
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The Wild is a web development company. They were established in 2021, and their services include Web Development and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Urbangameproject ike is a web development firm established in 2024. The team provides Web Development and Social Media Marketing and is located in Athens, Greece.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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In Stansbury Park, Utah, Run Digital is a Marketing Strategy company. Launched in 2022, the team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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Apolo25 is a public relations firm. The team offers Public Relations and Social Media Marketing and is based in Ciudad de México, Mexico.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Quatre Bornes, Mauritius
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Underdogs Studio, an Advertising company, is in Quatre Bornes, Mauritius. They offer Advertising and Branding.
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Seomaniak is a Digital Strategy company established in 2014. The small team offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Established in 2024, Softiconex, a small SEO agency, is headquartered in Novi Sad, Serbia. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49La Plata, Argentina
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Established in 2012, Muffin Agency is a Performance Marketing company. The team specializes in Performance Marketing and Social Media Marketing and is headquartered in La Plata, Argentina.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Hyderabad, India
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Filesie | The Digital Agency is a Performance Marketing company. Launched in 2013, the agency focuses on Performance Marketing and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Barcelona, Spain
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080 Digital is a web design agency. The Barcelona, Spain-based company was launched in 2012. Their team focuses on Web Design and Generative AI.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Cape Town, South Africa
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Social media marketing company Expand Agency offers Social Media Marketing and Web Development. They were established in 2017.
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Event Marketing company Confluent was established in 2014. The company provides Event Marketing and Content Marketing, and is small.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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NeuroMize Digital is a PPC agency. The company is in Assam, India. Their team focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Belleville, Canada
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Yeeboo Digital, a Performance Marketing company, was established in 2010. Headquartered in Belleville, Canada, the team provides Performance Marketing and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerDillenburg, Germany
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See all 1 projectsSparkm4n - Webdesign offers web design services, demonstrating extensive knowledge of different programming languages. According to client reviews, the company delivers projects timely and effectively, with strong communication skills and the ability to generate more leads through their work. However, clients suggested the addition of a dedicated illustrator to the team.
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See all 2 projectsTechStar Hub Agency specializes in store design, product location, and analytics, as well as store revamping, management, and marketing. Clients appreciate their professionalism, responsiveness, and budget-friendly pricing. The agency consistently delivers work on time and aligns with clients' values, although some projects are ongoing without measurable outcomes yet.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Madrid, Spain
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See all 1 projectsNuau Studio offers web design services, specializing in user-friendly and effective WordPress sites. Reviews highlight their professionalism, excellent communication, and personalized service. Clients appreciate the successful project outcomes, including strong after-sales support and immediate results.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9
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See all 1 projectsGorila ad Marketing Agency offers comprehensive website services, including content writing and on-page, technical, and off-page SEO. Clients commend their friendly and responsive nature, timely project delivery, and good value for cost. The feedback emphasizes satisfaction with their services, though some suggest increasing their team size for enhanced efficiency.
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See all 1 projectseExpertize Digital Agency specializes in website design and development, SEO optimization, content creation, and social media marketing. The reviews emphasize the agency's excellent project management, responsiveness, and ability to deliver results that enhance business revenue. Clients appreciate their commitment to understanding specific business needs and transforming them into successful outcomes, with a potential area for growth in leveraging emerging digital platforms.
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See all 1 projectsProline Web offers services such as lead generation, marketing strategy development, and advertising planning tailored for B2B wholesale companies. The reviews highlight their effective project management, timely communication, and commitment to client satisfaction, with a particular emphasis on helping clients enhance their online presence and return on investment. Proline Web is praised for exceeding expectations by offering cost-saving insights and maintaining a high level of client engagement.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Singapore, Singapore
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Branding agency Go Global Services Pte Ltd specializes in Branding and Market Research. They were established in 2019.
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SEO Services Lab is a social media marketing company established in 2015. The firm specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh, TwintySix Inc. Is a branding firm. They specialize in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Bayshore Digital is a web design company. The company is headquartered in Middletown Township, New Jersey. Their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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Julie Studios, a Digital Strategy company, offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Bengaluru, India
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Content Tree is a Content Writing Services company. They are in Bengaluru, India and have small team. They specialize in Content Writing Services and Content Marketing.
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BabsLead, a Content Writing Services company, provides Content Writing Services and Content Marketing. The firm is based in Los angeles, California and Bauchi, Nigeria.
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365digitalstudio is an Advertising company headquartered in Mumbai, India. They specialize in Advertising and Branding and were launched in 2015.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancer
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See all 2 projectsEnriotik offers SEO and local business services, effectively enhancing online visibility and lead generation. Clients highlight Enriotik's timely project delivery, impressive results such as high website rankings and increased traffic, and competitive pricing. Overall, reviews emphasize their quality service and reliable communication, affirming Enriotik as a trusted partner for digital marketing needs.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hrFreelancerMurrumbeena, Australia
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MacInnis Marketing, a Marketing Strategy company, was established in 2006. The team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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Ideapark is a Marketing Strategy company in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Liverpool , England
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E-blueprint digital is a branding company. The Liverpool , England-based firm was established in 2004. Their team specializes in Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Burlington, NJ
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ATTN Marketing is a Burlington, New Jersey-based Digital Strategy company. Founded in 1999, the team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Social media marketing firm Akshay Ramesh was founded in 2024. The agency focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing, and is small.
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See all 1 projectsLaunchgate Marketing is B2B Demand Generation & Tele Marketing Company helps clients design, plan, and deliver immersive experiences for their most important audiences through comprehensive
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See all 1 projects🎯 Connecting brands to the right customers with precision. We help businesses cut through the noise of the digital world using data-driven marketing strategies, targeted campaigns, and smart
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See all 1 projectsI’m Anushka Singh Suwal, a driven and research-focused SEO specialist based in Nepal. I use careful analysis, strong technical skills, and clear writing to boost organic traffic, trust, and
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Poznań, Poland
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HotLead is a Sales Outsourcing company. Their small team is based in Poznań, Poland and provides Sales Outsourcing and Email Marketing. The company was established in 2019.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Miraflores, Peru
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Social media marketing company Base Media was launched in 2016. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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DiTech Squad is a Digital Strategy company based in Kolkata, India and Arroyo Grande, California. Launched in 2017, the team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Hyderabad, India
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Design Noise is a Hyderabad, India-based social media marketing agency. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and were founded in 2019.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Oakland, CA
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38.5/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Grapevine, TX
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38/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 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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35.3/40.016.6/20 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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32.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience6.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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36.5/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 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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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.