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See all 25 projectsSilverback Strategies is a digital marketing agency specializing in social media strategy, social media management, and digital branding. Clients praise their ability to effectively manage social media campaigns, with an 80% increase in leads reported by one client. Reviews highlight their strong project management skills, communication, and performance-driven approach. Clients appreciate their strategic expertise and adaptability, making them a reliable partner for enhancing online branding and generating leads.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Ahmedabad, India
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Launched in 2022, Beehive Branding is a branding agency. The firm offers Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Bangkok, Thailand
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Launched in 2020, Northern Kites is a SEO agency. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Bengaluru, India
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Small Digital Strategy company MARSDEN infotech LLP, is headquartered in Bengaluru, India. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Digital Media Tech is an Other Digital Marketing company located in Mumbai, India. Their services include Other Digital Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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Brand Mappers Digital Marketing Agency is a web development company. In Kondapur, India and Vijayawada, India, their team offers Web Development and Branding.
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Thinxer Studio is a branding company. The team is located in Guatemala City, Guatemala, and their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Volume Digital Ltd. Is a PPC company. Based in Dublin, Ireland, the company was launched in 2020. Their team specializes in Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Fresno, CA
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Lyrix Digital is a Fresno, California-based Digital Strategy company. Founded in 2018, the team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Socialmediaville is a social media marketing firm. The team is in Toronto, Canada, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9New Delhi, India
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DigiKites Marketing, a social media marketing company, was established in 2023. The agency provides Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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Digital Proof Marketing LLC is a Phoenix, Arizona-based social media marketing company. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were launched in 2020.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Cherrybrook, Australia
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The Social Berry is a branding agency founded in 2020. Their team offers Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Miami, FL
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Brand marketing mavens , a branding agency, is headquartered in Miami, Florida and Pimpri-Chinchwad, India. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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Seo Shop NYC is a pay per click company. They are located in New York, New York. Their team specializes in Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Ipswich, England
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Launched in 2019, PR Fantastic is a video production company. Their team provides Video Production and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9
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Single Point Agency, a pay per click agency, is headquartered in. The team provides Pay Per Click and Business Consulting.
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Based in India, The Digitalista is a Digital Strategy company. The team offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Kolkata, India
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Founded in 2022, CALCUTTA CANVAS is a branding company. The team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing and is in Kolkata, India.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9
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Marketing Impression is a social media marketing company. Their small team is headquartered in Varna, Bulgaria. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Kodax Creative, a Marketing Strategy company, is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Video Marketing.
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SEO company Full Funnels is headquartered in Golf, Illinois. Established in 2023, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9
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Established in 2023, LGBTQuery is a small SEO services firm in Strabane, Northern Ireland. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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ClickRebels is a small Derrycloney, Ireland-based Email Marketing company. Their services include Email Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Casas Media, LLC is a Video Marketing company. The Atlanta, Georgia-based company was established in 2022. Their team focuses on Video Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Island Digital is an Advertising company. The small Boca Raton, Florida-based team focuses on Advertising and Social Media Marketing. The agency was founded in 2023.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Richmond, England
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Tenacious Brands Ltd is a branding agency. The team offers Branding and Marketing Strategy and is based in Richmond, England.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Las Vegas, NV
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Launched in 2023, Website Studios LLC, a small web design company, is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their team provides Web Design and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Karachi, Pakistan
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Team X Pro is an user experience design company. Their small team of employees is based in Karachi, Pakistan and Stockton, California. Their team focuses on UX/UI Design and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Kolkata, India
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In Kolkata, India, BrandMan Consultancy is a social media marketing firm. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9New Westminster, Canada
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MAAG Digital is a Digital Strategy company. Their team is located in New Westminster, Canada. The firm specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ruiru, Kenya
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Afrisavy is a social media marketing firm headquartered in Ruiru, Kenya. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were founded in 2023.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Le Havre, France
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Rman Marketing is a social media marketing company based in Le Havre, France. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Media Planning & Buying.
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Mediaboosts, a small Digital Strategy company, is located in Marrakech, Morocco. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Digital Strategy company GrowthDash was established in 2022. Located in Amsterdam, Netherlands, the team specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Singapore, Singapore
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Small branding agency Showman Digital, is located in Singapore, Singapore. Their services include Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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Digisqure is a social media marketing company. Their small team is located in new delhi, India and provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing. The company was founded in 2023.
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Launched in 2023, Krenlo Digital LLP is a SEO services firm. The firm offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Fès, Morocco
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Launched in 2020, WebHived agency, a small SEO company, is in Fès, Morocco. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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Vivold Marketing Agency, a small branding firm, is in Budapest, Hungary. The team provides Branding and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Kennewick, WA
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Branding agency Hello Habanero was established in 2020. The team offers Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lagos, Nigeria
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Loft & Mane Marketing Agency is a Lagos, Nigeria-based SEO company. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Web Design and were launched in 2022.
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CodesonCanvas is a Marketing Strategy company. The firm was founded in 2018. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Al·lucinant Studio is a Barcelona, Spain-based social media marketing agency. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were founded in 2022.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Multan, Pakistan
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Digital Strategy company Arshman Creatives was founded in 2021. The company provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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KEBRA designs is a web design company located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Their services include Web Design and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9South Dumdum, India
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Yello Digiitale is a branding agency. Established in 2023, the agency is located in South Dumdum, India and South Dumdum, India. Their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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The RocketPad is a social media marketing firm established in 2023. The firm focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing, and is small.
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Established in 2019, Alcantara Inc is a Content Marketing company. Their services include Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Located in Chennai, India, KENSHI COMMERCE is a social media marketing company. Founded in 2021, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Web Climbers SEO is a SEO services firm. The Santa Monica, California-based firm focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Montreal, Canada
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39.2/40.019.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Bel Air, MD
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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39.5/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJ
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Arlington Heights, IL
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39.7/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Costa Mesa, CA
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Indore, India
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39.8/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Odesa, Ukraine
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Northfield, IL
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36.5/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Boca Raton, FL
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999New York, NY
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Diego, CA
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37.4/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Tempe, AZ
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38.9/40.019.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Woodmere, NY
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Calgary, Canada
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36.1/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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37.5/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Denver, CO
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37.9/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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35.5/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Fishers, IN
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38.1/40.018.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Indianapolis, IN
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35/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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37.6/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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39.5/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Pleasant Grove, UT
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9London, England
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36.1/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Cremorne, Australia
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37/40.018/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Washington, DC
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39.7/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Reston, VA
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37.3/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249London, England
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38.6/40.019/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
20% Social Media Marketing30% Facebook Advertising80% Other
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Looking for a Facebook advertising 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 a Facebook advertising agency, from pricing and services to results and red flags.
Clutch identifies and recognizes firms that drive ROI through targeted Facebook ad campaigns using a proprietary methodology. The top Facebook ad companies for Fall 2025 include:
A Facebook ad marketing company plans, builds, and optimizes paid campaigns across Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and the Meta Audience Network. These providers typically work on various aspects of the Facebook ad process, including the following:
- Market research
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The goal is to lower cost-per-acquisition (CPA) and increase return on ad spend (ROAS) while keeping messaging consistent with your broader marketing strategy.
- Who will be my day-to-day strategist and what’s their experience?
- How do you structure campaigns for prospecting vs. retargeting?
- What is your creative testing framework and refresh frequency?
- How do you attribute conversions across devices and channels?
- What tech stack or tools do you use for reporting and optimization?
- Can you share ROAS benchmarks from similar businesses?
Partnering with specialists accelerates learning curves, provides access to premium creative talent, and frees your team to focus on product or sales. Agencies also leverage bulk media buying data to spot trends earlier and negotiate beta-program access with Meta.
- Guaranteed results or “secret” algorithms
- Lack of access to your ad account or data ownership
- One-size-fits-all creative with no testing roadmap
- Vague reporting or metrics that don’t map to revenue
- High employee turnover that disrupts account continuity
Finding the ideal Facebook ad marketing agency can be challenging, considering the variety of agencies you can partner with. Start your selection process by defining clear KPIs—ROAS, lead volume, or app installs to know what criteria to set. After that, you can follow these steps:
- Review case studies in your industry
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Shortlist 3–5 agencies and ask for a strategic proposal before signing. Leverage Clutch’s directory, resources, and filters to guide your search.
According to data we’ve gathered here on Clutch, most agencies charge either:
Monthly retainer rates that average around $1,500 – $10,000 (ad spend excluded). Value or percentage-based pricing that usually ranges from 10%–20% of managed media spend.
Smaller projects (e.g., a one-time campaign audit) can start around $1,000, while enterprise-level engagements with dedicated creative teams may exceed $25,000 per month. Factors that influence price include campaign complexity, geographic targeting, creative volume, and the agency’s seniority.
Facebook ad marketing agencies generally provide the full range of services and solutions needed to execute compelling ad campaigns on Facebook. If you plan to hire a dedicated partner, you can expect to have access to services such as:
- Campaign strategy and goal setting
- Ad creative design (e.g., static, video, carousel, Reels)
- Pixel implementation and conversion tracking
- Audience building (e.g., look-alikes, retargeting, interest, demographic)
- Budget management and bid optimization
- Ongoing split testing and reporting dashboards
- Cross-channel integration with Google Ads, TikTok, or email marketing
Some full-service teams also handle landing-page design, funnel automation, and Shopify or WooCommerce integrations. Make sure to inquire about their expertise and additional services when discussing your project with a potential partner.
Agencies offer multidisciplinary teams—strategists, designers, copywriters, analysts—under one roof, ideal for scaling budgets and audiences. Freelancers can be cost-effective for smaller spends or single-channel experiments but may lack bandwidth for 24/7 optimization, advanced analytics, or rapid creative iteration.