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321 Webmasters is a SEO company. They are based in Melbourne, Florida and have small team. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Founded in 2009, Private Solutions LLC, a small PPC company and social media marketing agency, is based in Verona, New Jersey. Their team offers Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Orlando, FL
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Design Marketing is a SEO agency. Their small team is headquartered in Orlando, Florida. Their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kharkiv, Ukraine
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MTI IT Digital Agency is a SEO services firm. They are based in Kharkiv, Ukraine and have small team. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cleveland, TN
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Tennessee Web Design is a small IT managed services company headquartered in Cleveland, Tennessee. Their services include IT managed services and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9El Paso, TX
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Digital Empire Marketing is a branding company. Headquartered in El Paso, Texas, their small team provides Branding and Search Engine Optimization. The agency was established in 2017.
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Squishy Peanut Marketing, a Content Marketing company, was founded in 2012. The firm provides Content Marketing and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Spokane, WA
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1 Stop Media is a social media marketing firm. The agency is located in Spokane, Washington. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lake Forest, CA
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Birdie SEO, a PPC agency, is located in Lake Forest, California. They provide Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Leesburg, GA
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Good Idea! Marketing, a social media marketing company, is located in Leesburg, Georgia. They provide Social Media Marketing and Branding and were launched in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Turin, Italy
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Founded in 2015, 4beards is a web design agency. The small team specializes in Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ventura, CA
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Codey Communications is a public relations company. Established in 1999, the team offers Public Relations and Content Marketing. The company is located in Ventura, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9West Palm Beach, FL
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The Merchant Strategy, Inc. Is a Marketing Strategy company founded in 2007. The company focuses on Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Alexandria, VA
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Code House is a small web design company in Alexandria, Virginia. The team focuses on Web Design and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Alexandria, VA
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Rose and Angel Productions is a SEO services firm and social media marketing firm. They were founded in 2010 and offer Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Alexandria, VA
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Founded in 2019, Herrmann Group Digital Marketing is a social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Davie, FL
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QuArte Designs, Inc. Is a Digital Strategy company. Located in Davie, Florida, the firm was founded in 2008. Their team focuses on Digital Strategy and Web Design.
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Launched in 2018, 4D Creative Arts, a small video production agency, is in Alexandria, Virginia. Their services include Video Production and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9București, Romania
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Located in București, Romania, S.C. Nidweb S.R.L. Is a small SEO services firm. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mele, Italy
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Digital Fractal is a web design agency. Their small team is based in Mele, Italy. Their services include Web Design and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Monterrey, Mexico
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Tuscreen, a small pay per click agency, is located in Monterrey, Mexico. The team offers Pay Per Click and Web Design.
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Digital Strategy and social media marketing firm Imagen Advertising Inc was established in 2015. The team specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Phillipsburg, NJ
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Launched in 2010, Lattice Marketing is a SEO agency. The agency offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Woodbridge Township, NJ
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Nurture Marketing LLC is a small Email Marketing and social media marketing firm located in Woodbridge Township, New Jersey. Their services include Email Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Essen, Germany
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M.S.-Interactive-Media, a SEO agency, was founded in 1999. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing and is located in Essen, Germany.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Torino, Italy
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Yuma is a Torino, Italy-based social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Leipzig, Germany
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Lewebs.de is a Corporate Photography company. Founded in 2014, the firm is based in Leipzig, Germany. Their services include Corporate Photography and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Delray Beach, FL
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SEO company Social Fishing was founded in 2012. The company offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Leipzig, Germany
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SEO company Kommaneun Werbeagentur is located in Leipzig, Germany. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Leipzig, Germany
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Social media marketing company Social Media Profis was founded in 2013. The company provides Social Media Marketing and Marketing Strategy, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Leipzig, Germany
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Established in 2007, Tiracon is a social media marketing agency. The small team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Leipzig, Germany
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SinnWert Marketing is a social media marketing company. Headquartered in Leipzig, Germany, the agency was founded in 2011. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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Staircase Creative, a small Content Marketing company, is in Amarillo, Texas. Their services include Content Marketing and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Amarillo, TX
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Established in 2016, Y Marketing is a small video production company. Their team focuses on Video Production and Social Media Marketing.
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Web Video Imagery, a video production agency, offer Video Production and Content Marketing. They were established in 2008.
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Small SEO company Vision64, is located in. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Barcelona, Spain
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Contexto Digital is a pay per click agency. The Barcelona, Spain-based team provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9São Paulo, Brazil
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Headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil, WSI is a small SEO services firm and social media marketing company. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
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WebProSys Online Marketing, a SEO company and social media marketing company, was launched in 2003. The firm offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Gloucester, MA
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Rocky Neck Consulting is a Marketing Strategy company. Their small team of employees is in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Their team offers Marketing Strategy and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wolston, England
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Armadillo Social is a social media marketing agency headquartered in Wolston, England. Established in 2013, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Anaheim, CA
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Anaheim Digital Marketing is a web design company. Their small team is in Anaheim, California. Their services include Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Ramon, CA
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MerchantCircle, an Advertising company, was established in 2005. The small team provides Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Milano, Italy
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Based in Milano, Italy, Art District ™ is a small Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Show Low, AZ
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White Mountain Business.com is a social media marketing firm. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Web Design and is in Show Low, Arizona.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dublin, Ireland
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Love Marketing is a small social media marketing firm in Dublin, Ireland. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Longmont, CO
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Launched in 2014, DogCat Marketing is a small SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9GÖTEBORG, Sweden
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SmartOn Social, a social media marketing agency, provides Social Media Marketing and Branding. The firm is located in GÖTEBORG, Sweden.
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Lash Marketing NY is a social media marketing firm established in 2016. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Founded in 2004, EQM Incorporated is a small Advertising company located in New York, New York. Their team specializes in Advertising and Event Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Montreal, Canada
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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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJ
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Arlington Heights, IL
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Northfield, IL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Costa Mesa, CA
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Odesa, Ukraine
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Indore, India
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Tempe, AZ
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999New York, NY
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Diego, CA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Reston, VA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Woodmere, NY
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Calgary, Canada
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Denver, CO
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Indianapolis, IN
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Fishers, IN
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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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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$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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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Kyiv, Ukraine
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249London, England
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New Gloucester, ME
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Montreal, Canada
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Facebook Advertising Agency FAQs
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
- Audience segmentation
- Creative production
- Budget allocation
- A/B testing
- Continuous performance monitoring
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
- Check Clutch ratings and verified client feedback
- Compare pricing and service transparency (do they share media plans and real-time dashboards?)
- Evaluate communication cadence and project management tools
- Request a performance forecast based on historical data
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.