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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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 29 projectsOne 10 Media is an E-commerce Marketing agency specializing in lifecycle email flows and digital marketing strategies. Across their reviews, 100% of clients commend their exceptional project management and personalized approach, resulting in significant revenue growth and improved campaign metrics. They are highly recommended for their strategic thinking and adaptability in driving digital commerce success.
$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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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Harrisburg, PA
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SEO company Web 2.0 Ranker is headquartered in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Miami, FL
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Web design agency Web Creation Design was founded in 2014. The firm provides Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Littleton, MA
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See all 2 projectsMark Mendoza Photography is a professional photography company specializing in lifestyle and product photography. The reviews indicate a 100% satisfaction rate, highlighting their timeliness, budget adherence, and collaborative nature. Clients commend their ability to meet detailed project requirements and their swift delivery of high-quality images, making them a reliable choice for marketing and promotional needs.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Houston, TX
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The Click Commerce is an e-commerce development company. They were launched in 2016, and their services include E-Commerce Development and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9McLean, VA
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See all 1 projectsTESSA powers proven effective digital marketing methods with software technology and website development, creating aggressive campaigns that educate, communicate and sell.We call it
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Clovis, CA
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Launched in 2017, DigitSilk is a social media marketing firm. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9West Hollywood, CA
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UniverseAR, an Advertising company, was launched in 2019. They focuses on Advertising and Graphic Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Baldwin, NY
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Orlando, FL
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See all 3 projectsMarket Aspex is a marketing agency specializing in brand awareness, digital marketing, and website redesign services. Customer reviews highlight an impressive track record with significant sales growth (55% year-over-year for one client) and customer retention (60% increase). Approximately 100% of reviewers commend Market Aspex's timely project delivery, attentive project management, and their emphasis on shared values with clients.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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Campaign Creators is a SEO services firm. The San Diego, California-based team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Ocala, FL
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NetSource Technologies is a social media marketing company. Located in Ocala, Florida, the firm specializes in Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Coral Gables, FL
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Launched in 2011, ZAG Creates is a social media marketing agency. Located in Coral Gables, Florida, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49North Olmsted, OH
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ElitebGrowth is a SEO services firm. Based in North Olmsted, Ohio, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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Purebred Marketing, a social media marketing company, is based in Atlanta, Georgia. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Redmond, WA
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Lunge Marketing, an e-commerce development company, offer E-Commerce Development and Digital Strategy. They were founded in 2010.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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Branding company Rank N Bank focuses on Branding and Content Marketing. They are based in San Diego, California.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Kalamazoo, MI
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Brod Solutions is an e-commerce development firm. Based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the agency focuses on E-Commerce Development and Ecommerce Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Ballston Spa, NY
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Apex Visibility, Inc. Is a SEO company. Based in Ballston Spa, New York, the company was launched in 2022. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
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Bullseye Agency is a social media marketing agency. The Austin, Texas-based company was established in 2018. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Houston, TX
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Based in Houston, Texas, EcomDynamix - Shopify SEO & WordPress SEO is a SEO services firm. Established in 2017, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Ecommerce Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Irvine, CA
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KnewChoice Inc is an Irvine, California-based social media marketing agency. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Winter Springs, FL
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Get Me Automated is a CRM consulting and SI company. Based in Winter Springs, Florida, the team specializes in CRM consulting and SI and IT managed services.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Miami, FL
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27 Web Design is a Miami, Florida-based SEO services firm. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were launched in 2024.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Glendale, CA
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PR Register is a social media marketing firm. In Glendale, California, the firm was launched in 2020. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Richmond, VA
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Established in 2023, The Digital Hall, a small SEO agency, is based in Richmond, Virginia. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Duluth, GA
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App Coderz is a social media marketing firm in Duluth, Georgia. Founded in 2020, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Phoenix, OR
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Founded in 2018, Advertera is a small pay per click company located in Phoenix, Oregon. Their team focuses on Pay Per Click and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Randallstown, MD
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Global Webi IT Solutions is an Other Digital Marketing company based in Randallstown, Maryland. Established in 2022, the team focuses on Other Digital Marketing and Web Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Brookfield, CT
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Advertising company Patriotic Distributors was established in 2021. The team focuses on Advertising and Search Engine Optimization and is in Brookfield, Connecticut.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Clermont, FL
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Launched in 2019, Chaptr Agency is a branding agency. The team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49West Hollywood, CA
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Established in 2022, Wheels Agency is a small social media marketing firm located in West Hollywood, California. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Affiliate Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Vancouver, WA
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NW Immersion Co., a Warehousing & Distribution company, provides Warehousing & Distribution and Ecommerce Marketing. The firm is in Vancouver, Washington.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Lincoln, NE
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AdsManaged.Co is a small social media marketing company in Lincoln, Nebraska. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Nashville, TN
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Ecommerce Marketing company Maverick Vision Consulting was established in 2019. The small team offers Ecommerce Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Long Beach, CA
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The Amazon Xperts is a Long Beach, California-based Digital Strategy company. They provide Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization and were launched in 2021.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Appy Technologies is a SEO agency. Located in New York, New York, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Ecommerce Marketing.
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$75,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Launched in 2023, EcomMás is a social media marketing company. Located in Bogotá, Colombia and Los Angeles, California, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Corporate Photography.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Ads Initiatorz is a PPC agency. The New York, New York-based agency was founded in 2018. Their team specializes in Pay Per Click and Ecommerce Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Peachtree Corners, GA
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Founded in 2023, Rev Multi is a small Advertising company headquartered in Peachtree Corners, Georgia. Their team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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See all 1 projectsWe provide tailored digital marketing solutions to help businesses grow and thrive in today’s competitive market. From professional website design and social media management to SEO and targeted
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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See all 1 projectsMcCaplan Consulting Group is a consulting firm that provides services in logo design, website development, and content improvement. Reviews indicate dissatisfaction, with 100% of feedback highlighting issues such as unmet project expectations and inadequate communication. Clients reported a lack of alignment with their design preferences and unrequested charges, resulting in an overall negative impression of their services.
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$25,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Rogers, AR
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Paradox is a Rogers, Arkansas-based Marketing Strategy company. They specialize in Marketing Strategy and Ecommerce Marketing and were founded in 2019.
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Frozen Fire is a branding firm based in Dallas, Texas and Denver, Colorado. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Philadelphia, PA
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Meritage Growth Partners is a SEO services firm launched in 2019. The small team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Business Consulting.
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$50,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Melrose, MA
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See all 4 projectsGradient Media Group is an Online Marketing company specializing in Ecommerce Marketing and ad management. The reviews highlight their efficient budget optimization, excellent communication, and adaptability to business changes. With 100% positive feedback, they are noted for quickly understanding complex industries and delivering timely, detailed performance insights.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Austin, TX
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SEO company Insight Goat is headquartered in Austin, Texas. Founded in 2023, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Cheyenne, WY
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Anagram Logics is a social media marketing company. In Cheyenne, Wyoming, their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Ecommerce Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Boston, MA
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Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Blueport Commerce is an Ecommerce Marketing company. Founded in 2009, the team provides Ecommerce Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Orlando, FL
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Custom Web Experts is a Content Marketing company launched in 2009. Based in Orlando, Florida, the team focuses on Content Marketing and Web Design.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Newport Beach, CA
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Based in Newport Beach, California, Shopify Ecom Solutions is an e-commerce development company. Their services include E-Commerce Development and Web Design.
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List of the Top 15 United States E-Commerce Marketing Agencies
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Malden, MA
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36.6/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Pleasant Grove, UT
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Woodmere, NY
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Medina, OH
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Clifton, NJ
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34.3/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience8.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Portsmouth, NH
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36.9/40.018.8/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience8.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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36.8/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Staten Island, NY
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37.5/40.018.2/20 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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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Denver, CO
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37.1/40.017.4/20 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+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Miami, FL
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35.7/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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36.1/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Springfield, MO
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35/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49West Chester, PA
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37.7/40.018.8/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Seattle, WA
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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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$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+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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37.1/40.019.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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35.5/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Portland, ME
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37.1/40.017.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Seattle, WA
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33.3/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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35.3/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Mount Pleasant, SC
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Raleigh, NC
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Wilmington, NC
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35.8/40.017/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Bloomington, MN
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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35.7/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
15% Ecommerce Marketing85% Other
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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.