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$1,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Harrisburg, PAServices provided
See all 441 projectsWebFX is a digital marketing agency specializing in services such as SEO, PPC, and Social Media Marketing, including Social Media Advertising and Strategy. According to the reviews, they maintain a highly organized project management approach and consistently deliver projects on time. Impressively, about 75% of reviewers praise WebFX for their professional communication and quick responsiveness, while 80% emphasize their expertise and the positive impact on lead generation and brand awareness.
$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GAServices provided
See all 60 projectsSociallyin is a digital marketing agency specializing in Social Media Strategy and Social Media Management. Across client reviews, 100% highlight their effective combination of creative storytelling and data-driven decision-making as key strengths. Clients report increased social media engagement and improved campaign performance, with several noting appreciable gains in website traffic and audience engagement.
$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Austin, TXServices provided
See all 5 projectsIron Roots is a digital marketing agency specializing in social media management and strategy, online branding, and social media advertising. Reviewers consistently praise their strategic insights and timely project delivery, resulting in increased engagement and growth in online presence. Impressively, 100% of reviewers noted their responsive communication, and over 80% highlighted Iron Roots' proactive and collaborative approach.
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Established in 2012, April Neill Public Relations is a PR firm. The firm specializes in Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerLynchburg, VA
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In Lynchburg, Virginia, GetCreative Web Design is a graphic design company. Founded in 2009, the team specializes in Graphic Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, CanadaServices provided
See all 16 projectsHotspex Media is a digital marketing agency specializing in social media advertising and digital strategy. A comprehensive analysis of their Clutch.co reviews reveals a 100% satisfaction rate, emphasizing their exceptional attention to detail and project management skills. Notable feedback highlights their expertise in social media campaigns and digital branding, with clients praising their ability to drive brand awareness and improve online reputation.
$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Ciudad de México, MexicoServices provided
See all 14 projectsSUBE Digital Agency specializes in Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, and Social Media Strategy, consistently delivering tailored solutions and impressive results for their clients. With a 100% positive feedback rate, clients praise their project management, execution, and understanding of business needs, highlighting increased leads, conversions, and social media engagement. Their customer service and adaptability are also frequently lauded.
$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Amsterdam, NetherlandsServices provided
See all 4 projectsPromoguy is a digital marketing agency specializing in Social Media Marketing, providing services such as Social Media Management and advertising. Their clients praise their reliability and proactive project management. With 100% positive feedback, they are recognized for delivering campaigns efficiently, optimizing LinkedIn and Google Ads, and offering good value for cost.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Greenville, SC
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Located in Greenville, South Carolina, Jackson Marketing, Motorsports & Events is an Event Marketing company. The team specializes in Event Marketing and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerLondon, England
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BY Creative is an e-commerce development company headquartered in London, England. Their services include E-Commerce Development and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Dartmouth, MA
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Plum Direct Marketing is a Direct Marketing company located in Dartmouth, Massachusetts and Fall River, Massachusetts. They specialize in Direct Marketing and Branding and were launched in 2007.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerNaperville, IL
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Bek Web Design is a Digital Strategy company. The team focuses on Digital Strategy and Graphic Design and is located in Naperville, Illinois.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Bemidji, MN
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Pinnacle Marketing Group is a Marketing Strategy company. The team provides Marketing Strategy and Video Production, and the firm is located in Bemidji, Minnesota.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Orlando, FLServices provided
See all 8 projectsUproar by Moburst is a Social Media Marketing firm specializing in Social Media Strategy and Online Branding. They are praised for their efficient project management, with 100% positive feedback highlighting their understanding of client needs and strong media relationships. Notably, they successfully elevated article rankings, demonstrating significant expertise in digital branding campaigns.
$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, CanadaServices provided
See all 23 projectsVolterra is a digital marketing firm specializing in social media strategy, content development, and online branding. Clients highlight their impressive expertise, with 100% of reviewers noting their project management skills and adaptability. Volterra's services consistently yield positive outcomes, such as increased engagement and brand awareness, showcasing their ability to effectively navigate various social media platforms.
$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Berlin, GermanyServices provided
See all 49 projectsMONSOON is a digital marketing agency specializing in social media marketing, online branding, and digital strategies. They consistently deliver timely and effective solutions, with 100% of reviews highlighting their expertise and proactive communication. Clients frequently commend their strategic creativity and holistic approach to social media management and advertising, resulting in significant growth in brand awareness and sales.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Pawtucket, RI
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Adlife Marketing & Communications Co., Inc. Is an Advertising company. Located in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, the agency focuses on Advertising and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerKitchener, Canada
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Located in Kitchener, Canada, Atomlabs is a small Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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Digital Strategy company White Whale Web Design was established in 2018. Headquartered in North Augusta, South Carolina, the team specializes in Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerWaterville, VT
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Accomplice Marketing, a small Advertising company, is located in Waterville, Vermont. Their services include Advertising and Event Marketing.
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Riley Moore Studio is a graphic design company launched in 2007. The firm specializes in Graphic Design and Logo.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerBrentwood, TN
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Founded in 1996, Piranha Pictures is a branding agency. The agency provides Branding and Media Planning & Buying, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerAlbany, NY
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Located in Albany, New York, imprintUNIVERSE is a branding firm. Founded in 2015, the team focuses on Branding and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerYonkers, NY
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Gifted Design Lab is a graphic design company. They provide Graphic Design and Logo and are located in Yonkers, New York.
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Capturing Inspiration is a Corporate Photography company. Launched in 2017, the team provides Corporate Photography and Social Media Marketing. The company is based in Boston, Massachusetts.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerLexington, SC
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In Lexington, South Carolina, Mass Digital Marketing is a small Content Marketing company. Their services include Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerTulsa, OK
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Small Business Consulting company Web Champs, is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The team specializes in Business Consulting and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerBuffalo, NY
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In Buffalo, New York, Freebird Design is a small UX design company. The team focuses on UX/UI Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerNorth Tonawanda, NY
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Kathryn's Design Shop is a branding company. They were founded in 2017, and their services include Branding and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerJohnson City, TN
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ITD Interactive is a Content Marketing company. The team offers Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and is based in Johnson City, Tennessee.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hrFreelancerOttawa, Canada
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Social media marketing firm Peller Media is based in Ottawa, Canada and Canada. Established in 2019, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Mobile App Development.
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Please Humor Media is an Email Marketing company. Their small team is based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Their services include Email Marketing and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerPhiladelphia, PA
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Digital Marketing Gal is an Email Marketing company headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The team provides Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerPittsburgh, PA
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Founded in 2006, Chris Jezowicz, LLC / Digital Marketing & Development is a Digital Strategy company. The agency offers Digital Strategy and Email Marketing, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerProvidence, RI
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Located in Providence, Rhode Island, Grow Local Marketing is an Email Marketing company. They specialize in Email Marketing and Pay Per Click and were established in 2004.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerSacramento, CA
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Sacchef Marketing Services, an Advertising company, is located in Sacramento, California. The team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerSacramento, CA
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26 Brix is an Email Marketing company launched in 2012. The team provides Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and is located in Sacramento, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerElgin, IL
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Headquartered in Elgin, Illinois, Mi Gente Consulting is a small Business Consulting company. Their services include Business Consulting and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerSan Jose, CA
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Located in San Jose, California, WSI Smart Web Marketing is a small Email Marketing company. Their services include Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerTucson, AZ
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Sean Alan is a Tucson, Arizona-based Email Marketing company. Their services include Email Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerVirginia Beach, VA
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Launched in 2002, Hampton Roads Online.com is an Email Marketing company. The team specializes in Email Marketing and Mobile & App Marketing and is headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Recife, Brazil
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SPEEDMAIS Information Technology and Services, an IT strategy consulting company, offer IT strategy consulting and E-Commerce Development. They were launched in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerMarlborough, MA
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IVirtualSolutions is a small Email Marketing company headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts. Their services include Email Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Denver, CO
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Blue Moon Digital, Inc. Is a midsize branding agency launched in 2014. Their team focuses on Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Westford, MA
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Carnegie Dartlet is a branding agency. They are based in Westford, Massachusetts and have midsize team. They specialize in Branding and Market Research.
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Andrea Meini is a Lighting Design company. They focus on Lighting Design and Digital Strategy and were established in 2005.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerBloomington, IL
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Always Connected Marketing is a small Marketing Strategy company. Founded in 2009, the team offers Marketing Strategy and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerRoselle, IL
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Founded in 2007, Ania Halama Designs is a small Packaging Design company. Their team specializes in Packaging Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerVicksburg, MS
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Advertising company Rebel Studios is in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Established in 2015, the team provides Advertising and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerDuluth, GA
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Zanardo Dezignz LLC is a branding company. Their team is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia and specializes in Branding and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Lawrence, KS
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Callahan is an Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Other Marketing, and the firm is based in Lawrence, Kansas.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New Orleans, LA
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Tomahawk, a Digital Strategy company, was launched in 2008. The midsize team offers Digital Strategy and Business Consulting.
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Advertising company Bizzle Designs is in Omaha, Nebraska. They specialize in Advertising and Graphic Design and were launched in 2013.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerBirch Run, MI
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The Content Effect, a Content Marketing company, was launched in 2016. The firm specializes in Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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IBeam Marketing Consulting Services, LLC is a Content Marketing company located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. They specialize in Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were founded in 2009.
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Digidaze is a Content Marketing company. The team specializes in Content Marketing and Marketing Strategy and is located in.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerFrederick, MD
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Curley Marketing, a small Email Marketing company, is in Frederick, Maryland. Their services include Email Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerBayard, NE
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Ironic Designs, a small Corporate Photography company, is headquartered in Bayard, Nebraska. The team offers Corporate Photography and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New Orleans, LA
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NOLA Media Group is an Advertising company. They are based in New Orleans, Louisiana and have midsize team. Their services include Advertising and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Montreal, Canada
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chattanooga, TN
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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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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$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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49London, England
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36.3/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Northfield, IL
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36.3/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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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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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Calgary, Canada
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Amsterdam, Netherlands
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35.6/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Iowa City, IA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Indianapolis, IN
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34.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Seattle, WA
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34.7/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Calgary, Canada
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34.2/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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33.9/40.017.4/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience8.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Denver, CO
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33.6/40.017.2/20 Reviews8.6/10 Clients & Experience7.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49București, Romania
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33.6/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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33.5/40.015.6/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience8.2/10 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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Orlando, FL
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33.4/40.016/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Docklands, Australia
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34.7/40.017.4/20 Reviews9/10 Clients & Experience8.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Kato Polemidia, Cyprus
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37.4/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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33.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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33.1/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Montréal, Canada
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33/40.018.8/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience4.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Birmingham, England
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32.9/40.016.6/20 Reviews8.6/10 Clients & Experience7.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Social Media Marketing Agency FAQs
Looking for a social media 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 a social media marketing agency, from pricing and services to results and red flags.
Clutch features agencies driving engagement and growth across platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok twice a year based on a proprietary methodology. The top social media marketing agencies for Fall 2025 include:
An agency brings platform-specific expertise, creative resources, and data-driven processes that are hard to replicate in-house without significant investment. Companies often see faster growth, lower cost per acquisition, and stronger brand consistency when specialists run their channels.
Pricing varies based on several key factors, including scope, platform mix, and agency reputation. Based on data gathered by Clutch, the majority of SMM projects fall under $10,000, with hourly rates clustering between $25 – $49.
When preparing a budget for your social media marketing project, another thing to keep in mind is that agency fees are separate for ad spend and ad creation costs. For example, a mid-market e-commerce brand might pay $4,000 per month for content and management, plus a $5,000 – $10,000 monthly ad budget during peak seasons.
A social media marketing agency plans, builds, and optimizes a brand’s presence across platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and X. These service providers are dedicated to partnering with businesses, organizations, and individual brands. Their typical engagements start with a deep dive into audience research and business goals, followed by channel selection, content calendars, creative production, community management, and paid campaign execution. Furthermore, they continually analyze performance data to refine tactics and maximize ROI.
Social media marketing agencies are committed to personalizing their approach and solutions to best fit their clients. Most firms bundle services into retainer or project packages that can include:
- Strategy and channel planning
- Organic content creation (e.g., posts, reels, stories, shorts)
- Community management and crisis response
- Paid ad management and A/B testing
- Influencer or creator collaborations
- Social listening, reporting, and sentiment analysis
Larger agencies often add complementary services like email marketing, SEO, or full-funnel creative to keep messaging consistent across channels.
Choosing the right social media marketing team is as important as the campaign ideas you have in mind. When selecting the ideal provider, start by identifying and clarifying your brand’s unique goals—brand awareness, lead gen, direct sales, or customer support. Then evaluate agencies on these following criteria:
- Relevant case studies and measurable outcomes
- Creative quality and platform expertise
- Communication style and reporting cadence
- Pricing transparency and contract flexibility
- Cultural and time-zone alignment
Shortlist two or three firms, request strategic roadmaps, and compare how each would tailor their approach to your objectives.
- Guaranteed follower counts or “viral” promises
- Lack of platform certifications or documented results
- Vague pricing or hidden ad‐management fees
- One-size-fits-all content with no brand customization
- Poor response times or unclear points of contact
If an agency can’t explain its methodology or show real performance data, keep looking. It’s better to be meticulous than be in an engagement with the wrong team.
- How will you integrate paid and organic tactics?
- Which KPIs do you prioritize for brands like mine?
- What tools do you use for scheduling, monitoring, and reporting?
- How is content approval handled, and who owns the creative assets?
- How do you stay current with algorithm updates and emerging platforms?
When interviewing prospective partners, ask every project-specific question you have in mind — whether it’s related to your niche or the type of service you need. Clear, detailed answers indicate a partner that values transparency and long-term success.
Freelancers can be cost-effective for isolated tasks like post design or ad copywriting. Agencies, however, provide multidisciplinary teams—strategists, designers, analysts—plus established workflows, technology stacks, and backup talent to keep campaigns running smoothly if one person is unavailable.
Common metrics include engagement rate, click-through rate (CTR), cost per lead (CPL), and return on ad spend (ROAS). Furthermore, social media marketing agencies typically combine platform analytics with web tracking tools to attribute conversions accurately and report on both top- and bottom-funnel impact.