Top E-Commerce Marketers in the United States
From New York’s fashion-forward DTC brands to Austin’s SaaS-powered storefronts and Los Angeles’ creator-led launches, the United States is a global hub for eCommerce growth. The right eCommerce marketing partner helps you win on channels like Google Shopping, Meta, TikTok, Amazon Ads, and retail media networks — and turns browsers into buyers with lifecycle tactics across email, SMS, and CRO.
Clutch makes selection simple with transparent reviews, verified client references, and market insights you can trust. Use filters for budget, location, industry, and services to narrow your shortlist and move fast on your next campaign. Explore national leaders or drill down to top city markets to find a fit for your goals.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 364 projectsDisruptive Advertising is a digital marketing agency specializing in e-commerce advertising and online marketing strategies. Reviews highlight their expertise in driving traffic and increasing brand awareness, with notable success in growing revenue and hitting e-commerce sales targets. Clients appreciate their attention to detail and rapid response to new ideas, with 100% positive feedback regarding project management and outcomes.
$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 28 projectsOne 10 Media is a digital marketing agency specializing in ecommerce marketing services, including email and social marketing. Reviews highlight their outstanding project management and responsiveness, with 100% of feedback emphasizing their effective communication and adaptability. Clients report exceptional results, such as a 138% increase in revenue and high satisfaction with their personalized approach to digital commerce marketing.
$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 32 projectsAdTribe is a proficient e-commerce advertising agency renowned for its expertise in digital commerce marketing strategies. Their clients consistently report a return on ad spend (ROAS) exceeding 4x, with 100% of reviewers highlighting their strategic ad buying capabilities on platforms like Facebook and Google. AdTribe's strong project management and understanding of full-funnel marketing are frequently praised.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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PRAN is a Stockholm, Sweden-based branding firm. The team focuses on Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49San Antonio, TX
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See all 5 projectsPer4mance Guru is a family of 5 Performance marketers consisting of Facebook, Google, TikTok, and CPA experts with a combined experience of more than 20 YEARS!! With a TOPPING of 6 awesome creative
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerLynden, WA
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Web design agency Megabite Design was established in 1997. The team offers Web Design and Graphic Design and is based in Lynden, Washington.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Fred Lundin CPA LLC is a branding agency. The Chicago, Illinois-based team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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Wired Wisdom Media is a midsize Ecommerce Marketing company. Founded in 2022, the team focuses on Ecommerce Marketing and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Hillsborough Township, NJ
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See all 1 projectsWe're a purpose-driven eCommerce growth company, scaling new-age Direct-to-Consumer brands, globally. Purpose-driven brands witness higher market share gains and grow faster on average than their
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Victoria, TX
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Juvios is a Victoria, Texas-based social media marketing firm. Launched in 2022, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Boca Raton, FL
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The Growth UX Studio, a branding firm, is headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida. Founded in 2024, the team provides Branding and Conversion Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Burlington, MA
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Agital is a branding company. They are headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts and Washington, District of Columbia and have midsize team. They offer Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Indianapolis, IN
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Omega Design Studio is an Indianapolis, Indiana-based website development company. They focus on Web Development and E-Commerce Development and were launched in 1994.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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Web design agency VARSA CODES PROSTA SPÓŁKA AKCYJNA is located in Warszawa, Poland and New York, New York. Founded in 2024, the team focuses on Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Laguna Beach, CA
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See all 3 projectsVera Solutions provides account management and graphic design services, demonstrating efficiency and professionalism in delivering projects on time. The reviews highlight client satisfaction with their cooperative nature, budget-friendly pricing, and alignment with company values. Clients appreciate their prompt response and adherence to commitments, indicating a reliable and effective partnership.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Tampa, FL
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Marketing Divine is a branding agency. In Tampa, Florida, the company was established in 2016. Their team offers Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Branding firm MTL Advisory was founded in 2017. The firm specializes in Branding and Marketing Strategy, and is small.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Brooklyn, NY
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The Coronation Group is a social media marketing firm. The team is in Brooklyn, New York, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Sheridan, WY
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EcomCure is an Email Marketing company based in Sheridan, Wyoming. They specialize in Email Marketing and Ecommerce Marketing and were launched in 2021.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Seattle, WA
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Search Engine Optimist is a small Digital Strategy company founded in 2009. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fort Lauderdale, FL
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ECommerce Cosmos is a Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based social media marketing agency. They provide Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and were launched in 2013.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Powder Springs, GA
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Pillar Creative, a branding firm, was founded in 2010. The company offers Branding and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dallas, TX
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Established in 2017, Orange Cattle is a small social media marketing company based in Dallas, Texas. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Holmdel, NJ
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Branding agency WJ Media Group LLC is headquartered in Holmdel, New Jersey. The team offers Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Austin, TX
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Launch Commerce is a branding company. Founded in 1997, the team focuses on Branding and Email Marketing. The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Westlake, OH
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ELITEBGROWTH is a Content Marketing company located in Westlake, Ohio. They specialize in Content Marketing and Graphic Design and were founded in 2008.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Jefferson, GA
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Headquartered in Jefferson, Georgia, Cloverstone Digital Group is a small social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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ACTIV is a Digital Strategy company. Launched in 2017, the company is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Their services include Digital Strategy and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cedar Rapids, IA
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50-Pound Boson is an Email Marketing company. Established in 2016, their team specializes in Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rogers, AR
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Clever is a branding agency. The Rogers, Arkansas-based team specializes in Branding and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Flippin, AR
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Based in Flippin, Arkansas, Dominator Websites is a SEO company. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Web Design and were founded in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mesa, AZ
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Launched in 2019, Sophisticated Marketing Solutions is an Advertising company. The company offers Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Miami, FL
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Qualgrow is a social media marketing firm. Established in 2017, their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Philadelphia, PA
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624 Agency is a Marketing Strategy company. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the firm was founded in 2016. Their team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wichita, KS
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Whitefish Media is a SEO company. Their small team is headquartered in Wichita, Kansas and Whitefish, Montana. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Miami, FL
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THE CHOICE+, a Market Research company, offers Market Research and Event Marketing. The firm is located in Miami, Florida.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bloomington, IN
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White Iron Data is a Bloomington, Indiana-based Email Marketing company. They provide Email Marketing and Conversion Optimization and were founded in 2007.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Newtown, PA
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Scott Kane Associates is a Market Research company. The small Newtown, Pennsylvania-based team provides Market Research and Event Marketing. The company was launched in 1980.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Albuquerque, NM
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The Digital Surge is a social media marketing agency. The small Albuquerque, New Mexico-based team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Digital Strategy. The agency was established in 2024.
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Founded in 2016, Pitted Labs is a small Sandy, Utah-based Advertising company. Their team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hallandale Beach, FL
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Launched in 2019, Global Grid Agency is a branding agency. The team provides Branding and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Real Media Lab is a branding company. Headquartered in San Diego, California, the firm was established in 2020. Their team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Marketing 1776 is a social media marketing agency. In Cheyenne, Wyoming, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Portland, OR
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Greg Beddor | Portland SEO Consultant is a SEO agency. Located in Portland, Oregon, their small team offers Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy. The company was founded in 2021.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Miami, FL
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Ecommerce Marketing company Growth Consulting Global was established in 2019. The small team offers Ecommerce Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerGreenville, SC
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Launched in 2024, Hyperlynx Studio is a small Greenville, South Carolina-based SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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AMZ AD SCOUT is an Ecommerce Marketing company. The New York, New York-based team focuses on Ecommerce Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Fairfield, NJ
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Branding firm BtoC Master Consulting Services specializes in Branding and Market Research. They are headquartered in Fairfield, New Jersey.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9East Point, GA
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Ardinal Strategy Group is a Business Consulting company. Founded in 2022, the agency provides Business Consulting and Financial Consulting.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Hamilton, NY
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The Design Paradox is a social media marketing firm launched in 2016. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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XacoSEO is a New York, New York-based Content Marketing company. The team focuses on Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Colorado Springs, CO
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Located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Clover PPC is a small social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Abrams, WI
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PPC company bREAL Marketing was launched in 2014. The small team specializes in Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Malden, MA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Pleasant Grove, UT
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Clifton, NJ
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Woodmere, NY
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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37.4/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Medina, OH
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Staten Island, NY
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37.9/40.018.6/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Grapevine, TX
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Portsmouth, NH
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Springfield, MO
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35.8/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Denver, CO
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37.3/40.017.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Seattle, WA
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38.3/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49West Chester, PA
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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36.1/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Portland, ME
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37.5/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Tucson, AZ
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37.4/40.017.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Denver, CO
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37.2/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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35.8/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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35.7/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Wilmington, NC
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36.4/40.017.6/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Irvine, CA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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36/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Miami, FL
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34.9/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Raleigh, NC
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37/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Mount Pleasant, SC
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Bloomington, MN
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United States E-Commerce Marketing FAQs
U.S.-based e-commerce agencies operate at the center of retail media, marketplaces, and the creator economy. Many have hands-on experience with Amazon Ads, Walmart Connect, Instacart, Target Roundel, and fast-moving social platforms like TikTok and Meta — critical for omnichannel scale.
You’ll also benefit from time zone alignment, English- and Spanish-language capabilities, and familiarity with U.S. compliance and data privacy norms (e.g., CCPA/CPRA). If peak season (BFCM, back-to-school, Prime Day) matters to your brand, local teams bring timely playbooks and vendor relationships you can leverage.
Pricing varies thanks to various factors, including scope, complexity, and market (NYC and SF often trend higher). Typical ranges on Clutch:
- Monthly retainers: $3,000 – $20,000+ for multi-channel growth (strategy, media, creative, analytics)
- PPC/paid social management: 10%–20% of ad spend with $2,000 – $5,000 minimums
- E-commerce SEO: $2,000 – $10,000 per month, depending on catalog size and technical depth
- Email/SMS lifecycle (e.g., Klaviyo, Attentive): $1,500 – $8,000 per month
- CRO and landing page testing: $2,000 – $12,000 per month (tools extra)
- Creative production (UGC, ads): $2,000 – $8,000 per package
Project-based audits or launch sprints can be more affordable; ask agencies to outline deliverables and 90-day milestones.
Most teams support both DTC and marketplace sellers across:
- Fashion and apparel, beauty and cosmetics, jewelry
- Consumer electronics and accessories
- Home, furniture, and decor
- Food and beverage, CPG, and subscription boxes
- Health, wellness, fitness, and supplements (platform policies apply)
- Sporting goods and outdoor
- B2B e-commerce (industrial, wholesale portals)
Look for category experience with your AOV, margins, and replenishment patterns.
Outline your project’s requirements and goals. After that, prioritize fit across channels, creative, and measurement, evaluating the following variables:
- Channel depth — Google Shopping/P-Max, Meta/TikTok, Amazon Ads, retail media
- Lifecycle — CRM strategy, email/SMS flows, segmentation, and LTV modeling
- Analytics — GA4, server-side tagging, attribution approach, incrementality tests
- CRO — A/B testing roadmap, landing pages, onsite UX wins tied to revenue
- Creative — UGC pipelines, hooks, and iteration cadence based on data
- Forecasting — 90-day plan with budgets, KPIs, and risk assumptions
- Proof — Case studies with SKU-level or cohort metrics relevant to your category
- Access and transparency — You retain accounts, data, and clear fee structures
Ask how they manage iOS 14.5 impacts, consent, and measurement gaps — and request a sample weekly report.
- “Guaranteed ROAS” or revenue promises without assumptions
- No access to ad accounts or analytics; unclear ownership of data and creatives
- One-size-fits-all playbooks that ignore your margins, supply, or AOV
- Vanity metrics over contribution to revenue, LTV, or contribution margin
- Thin creative testing (no briefs, hooks, or iteration schedule)
- No CRO or onsite recommendations, despite paid scale goals
- Opaque fees, hidden markups on media or creators
- Outsourcing core work without disclosure or a named team
Make sure to keep a close eye out for these red flags to prevent headaches and mishaps in the future. The U.S. is home to many trusted agencies, so don’t worry about settling for less.