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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Grapevine, TXServices provided
See all 72 projectsInbox Army, LLC is an email marketing agency offering services such as email campaigns, email automation, and email list management. Their reviews demonstrate a 100% positive feedback rate, emphasizing responsiveness, strategic partnership, and successful implementation of email engagement strategies. Reviewers frequently highlight their professionalism and ability to deliver projects on time while ensuring high-quality creative output.
$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Medina, OHServices provided
See all 31 projectsOne 10 Media is an email marketing agency specializing in email campaigns, email list management, and email engagement strategies. The reviews indicate exceptional service, with clients reporting impressive outcomes, such as an 80% increase in Klaviyo flow revenue and reduced email bounce rates by 88%. Approximately 90% of feedback highlights their professionalism and efficient project management, making them an ideal partner for strategic email marketing initiatives.
$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Denver, COServices provided
See all 24 projectsMH Digital is an email marketing agency that excels in delivering comprehensive email automation and email engagement strategies. With a 100% positive feedback rate, clients praise their strategic and technical acumen, noting their ability to enhance customer outreach, optimize email flows, and achieve significant KPI growth. Their expertise in crafting automated email campaigns and insightful strategic advice has consistently exceeded client expectations and driven substantial business success.
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EPlus Marketing, LLC is an Email Marketing company. The team specializes in Email Marketing and Other Digital Marketing and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Las Condes, Chile
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Established in 2012, Siete y Media, a small e-commerce development firm, is headquartered in Las Condes, Chile. Their team specializes in E-Commerce Development and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Morgan Hill, CA
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Julee Klein Marketing LLC is a Content Marketing company. Launched in 2018, the team focuses on Content Marketing and Email Marketing. The company is located in Morgan Hill, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Paisley , Scotland
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Web Studio Marita is a branding firm. Launched in 2010, their team specializes in Branding and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Guarulhos, Brazil
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Ictweb - Consultoria SEO is a SEO services firm headquartered in Guarulhos, Brazil. Launched in 1997, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Miami, FL
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Ewizer is a web design company. They are in Miami, Florida, and their services include Web Design and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Caracas, Venezuela
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Ravatech, C.A. Is an Email Marketing company founded in 2006. The team offers Email Marketing and Mobile & App Marketing.
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Email Marketing company Quantum Digital was launched in 2020. The team focuses on Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Founded in 2013, Loyaltiq is an Email Marketing company. The team focuses on Email Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Manila, Philippines
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DITO Telecom is a branding firm. The team provides Branding and Advertising and is located in Manila, Philippines.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Branded Strategic Hospitality is a Content Marketing company. They are in New York, New York and have small team. Their team specializes in Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Richardson, TX
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Established in 2014, Mindtap Digital is a web design agency. In Richardson, Texas, the team specializes in Web Design and Web Development.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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The Sms World - Best Digital Marketing Company in Chandigarh is a social media marketing agency founded in 2008. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Caistor, England
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Systematic is a graphic design agency founded in 1975. Located in Caistor, England, the team focuses on Graphic Design and Print Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Jaipur, India
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Bottom Funnel is a midsize website development firm located in New York, New York and Jaipur, India. The team provides Web Development and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Daytona Beach, FL
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Sprut Agency is a software development firm. They offer Custom Software Development and Digital Strategy and were founded in 2025. The agency is based in Daytona Beach, Florida.
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See all 1 projects101 Agencies is positioned as an email marketing firm, offering services like lead generation and email campaigns. However, reviews indicate a lack of reliability, with 100% negative feedback highlighting unmet objectives, poor communication, and unfulfilled technical promises. There is a strong consensus that they failed to deliver on lead generation and email campaign goals.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Christchurch, New Zealand
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In Christchurch, New Zealand, Traction Marketing is a SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Jakarta, Indonesia
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Established in 2025, XM Digitals is an UX design company. The team provides UX/UI Design and Email Marketing and is in Jakarta, Indonesia.
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NINYMEDIA is a small Advertising company. They focus on Advertising and Conversion Optimization and were launched in 2020.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Burlington, VT
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Syron Design is a Burlington, Vermont-based Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Karachi, Pakistan
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The SocialHawks is a social media marketing company. The firm is headquartered in Karachi, Pakistan and Karachi, Pakistan. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Gurugram, India
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See all 1 projectsOptimar Consulting is a leading consulting & Virtual Captives solutions provider firm. As a trusted business consulting firm, Optimar collaborates with customers to advise, set up &
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Surry Hills, Australia
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Great Minds is a CRM consulting and SI company. They focus on CRM consulting and SI and cloud consulting & SI and were founded in 2009. The firm is in Surry Hills, Australia and Singapore,
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Melbourne, Australia
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Digital OORT is an Email Marketing company. In Melbourne, Australia, the company was launched in 2021. Their team focuses on Email Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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Math Agency is a PPC agency. Located in T'bilisi, Georgia, the agency was launched in 2017. Their team specializes in Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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American Book Advertisers is a small Advertising company. They offer Advertising and Social Media Marketing and were established in 2019.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249
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See all 1 projectsNextBigBox offers comprehensive services including website development, CRM creation, and digital marketing strategies. Overall feedback highlights their effective project management, timely support, and ability to guide clients through new technologies, leading to successful project outcomes. Their responsiveness and expertise in handling technical issues are particularly noted as impressive by clients.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Stuttgart, Germany
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Mad.Design GmbH is a Stuttgart, Germany-based Content Marketing company. They offer Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Auburn, WA
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Founded in 2014, iTishniki is a small Auburn, Washington-based Email Marketing company. Their services include Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Ahmedabad, India
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See all 1 projectsPinakin InfoTech offers web development services, including creating responsive company websites using technologies such as HTML and CSS. The reviews highlight their ability to deliver high-quality results efficiently, with effective communication and responsiveness. Clients appreciate their skilled team and smooth execution process, resulting in satisfaction with the final product.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Delhi, India
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Co-Rank is a Content Marketing company. The small Delhi, India-based team offers Content Marketing and Conversion Optimization. The agency was founded in 2019.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Kelambakkam, India
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Pigtail Pundits is a Content Marketing company located in Kelambakkam, India and Kelambakkam, India. They specialize in Content Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Quito, Ecuador
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VHG5 - Business & Neuroscience is a Digital Strategy company. The Quito, Ecuador-based agency was founded in 2016. Their services include Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Sathamangalam, India
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Launched in 2022, Inbox Pirates (Managed) is an Email Marketing company. Based in Madurai, India and Sathamangalam, India, the team offers Email Marketing and Sales Outsourcing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Vilnius, Lithuania
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Lava Fundraising is a Sales Outsourcing company launched in 2022. Their services include Sales Outsourcing and Market Research.
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Launched in 2013, Technovinity Systems Pvt Ltd is an e-commerce development firm. Their services include E-Commerce Development and Web Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancerBalingoan, Philippines
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HerbertSEO is a SEO company. Launched in 2020, the firm is headquartered in Balingoan, Philippines. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Email Marketing.
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See all 1 projectsBuilt for B2B sales teams who need to move fast. Konnektys was born out of a simple frustration: watching talented sales reps spend 40% of their time doing research, data entry, and list-building
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Vancouver, Canada
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See all 1 projectsBig Leads is an SEO agency specializing in technical SEO, keyword research, and content strategy optimization. With a 100% positive feedback rate, reviewers commend their expertise in adapting to the evolving SEO landscape and their alignment with business goals. Clients appreciate their responsiveness and dedication to delivering tangible results, indicating strong project management and consistent communication.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Bengaluru, India
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Social Orange is a Digital Strategy company founded in 2015. Their services include Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Barcelona, Spain
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Launched in 2009, Mediatics is a small web design company. Their services include Web Design and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49South Perth, Australia
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Clue Design is a Digital Strategy company headquartered in South Perth, Australia. They focus on Digital Strategy and Email Marketing and were established in 1997.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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Founded in 1994, JP Enterprises is a print design company. The team offers Print Design and Email Marketing and is in Lawrence, Pennsylvania.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Montreal, Canada
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INexxus is a Digital Strategy company founded in 2008. The agency focuses on Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Hollywood, FL
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Idea180 is a Hollywood, Florida-based Content Marketing company. They focus on Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Garston, England
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Established in 2006, Yoma is a small Content Marketing company in Garston, England and Warrington, England. Their team focuses on Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Menomonie, WI
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Spencer Kinney | Menomonie Web Development Agency is a social media marketing firm. Their small team is in Menomonie, Wisconsin. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49La Grange, IL
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RyTech LLC, a social media marketing firm, was established in 2012. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Detroit, MI
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Marketing Supply Co., a Content Marketing company, was launched in 2015. The team provides Content Marketing and Digital Strategy and is headquartered in Detroit, Michigan.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Tampa, FL
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34/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Oakland, CA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Grapevine, TX
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Singapore, Singapore
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32.9/40.018.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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32/40.018.2/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience4.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Newport, RI
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31.7/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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31.3/40.017.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience3.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Staten Island, NY
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31.1/40.017.2/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience4.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Canada
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30.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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30.7/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience3.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Irvine, CA
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34.8/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49L'viv, Ukraine
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30.3/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience3.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Gurugram, India
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30/40.017/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience3.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Oakville, Canada
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35.2/40.019.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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30/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience4.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Lostwithiel, England
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29.9/40.017/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience3.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Randwick, Australia
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29.7/40.016/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience3.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Hallandale Beach, FL
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29.4/40.017/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience3.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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30.5/40.017.4/20 Reviews8.9/10 Clients & Experience4.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Philadelphia, PA
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34.6/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9London, England
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29.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience3.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Diego, CA
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38.4/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Seattle, WA
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29/40.015.6/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience4.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Denver, CO
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28.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.5/10 Clients & Experience4.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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28.9/40.015.6/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Medina, OH
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28.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.7/10 Clients & Experience3.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Jackson, WY
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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 based on a proprietary methodology. The top email marketing agencies for 2026 include:
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.
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.
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.
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.