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See all 25 projectsSilverback Strategies is a digital marketing agency specializing in social media strategy, social media management, and digital branding. Clients praise their ability to effectively manage social media campaigns, with an 80% increase in leads reported by one client. Reviews highlight their strong project management skills, communication, and performance-driven approach. Clients appreciate their strategic expertise and adaptability, making them a reliable partner for enhancing online branding and generating leads.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Panvel, India
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Advertising company Byteiva Tech Solutions Private Limited focuses on Advertising and Mobile App Development. They were founded in 2022.
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Social Gravity is a website development firm launched in 2024. The small team provides Web Development and Custom Software Development.
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SparkFlow is a Digital Strategy company. They were established in 2010 and specialize in Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerCaracas, Venezuela
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Fredmy Designs & Art is a social media marketing firm and web design agency launched in 2017. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Web Design and is in Caracas, Venezuela.
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Message Theory is a small New York, New York-based UX design agency. The team focuses on UX/UI Design and Advertising.
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Media Moves is a branding agency. The team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing and is headquartered in Santarem, Portugal.
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Founded in 2022, Harned Marketing is a small SEO company. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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BizBot Ninja is a social media marketing agency. The small Jasper, Georgia-based team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Artificial Intelligence. The company was founded in 2024.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerDubai, United Arab Emirates
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Zohaib is a social media marketing company launched in 2021. The firm offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerGainesville, GA
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Optisite Rocket SEO & Web Design is a Gainesville, Georgia-based SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerGoffstown, NH
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Social media marketing firm White Birch Digital Marketing was launched in 2024. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Launched in 2024, Angad Yadav is a social media marketing company. The company focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Established in 2025, Best Digital Marketing Strategist in kochi is a branding firm. The company offers Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Mac Solutions is a social media marketing company. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and the firm is headquartered in Pune, India.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancer
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Founded in 2023, Arshan Pirniakan, a small Digital Strategy company, is based in Famagusta , Cyprus. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerJammu, India
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MarketMaven Pro is a web design agency. They are based in Jammu, India, and their services include Web Design and Social Media Marketing.
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NextPeak Digital is a Digital Strategy company. The mumbai, India-based firm focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Social media marketing agency Rashicreatrix is in Malappuram, India. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerVellarimala, India
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Ajmal is a social media marketing firm established in 2025. The small team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerKfar Vitkin, Israel
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Artificial & Business Intelligence Consulting | AI & BI is a Marketing Strategy company. They are located in Kfar Vitkin, Israel, and their services include Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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Launched in 2025, Fire Starter Solutions, a small social media marketing firm, is in Ft Lauderdale, Florida. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancer
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Manuel Lopes Freelance is a Performance Marketing company founded in 2025. Their team focuses on Performance Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Colchester, England
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HC Media Group, a small PR company, is based in Colchester, England. The team provides Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249New Delhi, India
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Simontechway - SEO Services In Delhi | SEO Company in Delhi is a SEO agency in New Delhi, India and New Delhi, India. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Low/No Code Development.
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GROSOLDEV is a Lahore, Pakistan-based social media marketing agency. They offer Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were established in 2024.
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Dark Hand Coders is a social media marketing firm. The agency is based in Chennai, India. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Digital Strategy company ilanzo is in LAHORE, Pakistan. They specialize in Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization and were established in 2021.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Sheridan, WY
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5Scape Studio LLC is a Sheridan, Wyoming-based social media marketing agency. They provide Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and were founded in 2022.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Kolkata, India
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STRATEGY & ROI is a SEO agency. They are headquartered in Kolkata, India. Their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerFort Collins, CO
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DGC Digital, a social media marketing company, is located in Fort Collins, Colorado. Launched in 2022, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Port Huron, MI
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Online-Access, an Advertising company, offers Advertising and Branding. The agency is located in Port Huron, Michigan.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lucknow, India
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Suman Marketing Solutions-SMS is a SEO services firm founded in 2024. The agency offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click, and is small.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9St. Louis Park, MN
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Oil Can Marketing is a St. Louis Park, Minnesota-based social media marketing firm. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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WSI MarketBuilders is a social media marketing company. Founded in 2009, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing. The firm is in Folsom, California.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Alexandria, VA
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See all 1 projectsClixtalk specializes in creating and hosting websites, demonstrated through their successful development of a portfolio website for a professional artist. Clients highlight Clixtalk's personable and professional service, effective communication, and alignment with client needs as key strengths, with no noted areas for improvement, suggesting high satisfaction with their offerings.
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$100,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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IQRAinfotech is a social media marketing agency. They are in Noida, India and London, India and have small team of experts. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Appmarketi is a social media marketing company launched in 2020. Based in İstanbul, Türkiye, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Founded in 2022, Digital It Pro is a small Rowmari, Bangladesh-based Email Marketing company. Their services include Email Marketing and Web Design.
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Evolge Technologies, a branding firm, is based in Ahmedabad, India. Founded in 2023, the team offers Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Lahore, Pakistan
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Social media marketing firm BRILZEN is in Lahore, Pakistan. Founded in 2023, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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BBI WEB SOLUTIONS is a website development company. The team specializes in Web Development and Digital Strategy, and the agency is in Makati, Philippines.
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Softlix technologies SL is a custom software development firm. Their team is headquartered in Toronto , Canada and Cypress, Texas. The agency offers Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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Branding agency Cadbara was founded in 2018. The small team focuses on Branding and Digital Strategy.
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Branding firm Logico InfoTech was launched in 2023. The team specializes in Branding and Digital Strategy.
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Website development firm OMGEE DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES was established in 2022. The firm offers Web Development and Mobile App Development, and is small.
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Elitbros Technologies is a Digital Strategy company founded in 2020. Their team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Zonix Solution is a SEO agency. Launched in 2018, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Development. The agency is headquartered in Paris, Texas.
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Tech Vimal Corporation India Private Limited is a social media marketing company established in 2020. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Stories Arabia Creative Agency is a small Advertising company launched in 2021. Their team offers Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerDubai, United Arab Emirates
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Launched in 2019, Ravindra Singh Studio, a small video production agency, is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Their services include Video Production and Corporate Photography.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Arlington Heights, IL
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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 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJ
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Bel Air, MD
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Pearland, TX
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35.2/40.019.8/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Costa Mesa, CA
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49București, Romania
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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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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Northfield, IL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Mooloolaba, Australia
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Calgary, Canada
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Langley, Canada
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35.1/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Indore, India
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999New York, NY
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Centennial, CO
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr250 - 999Washington, DC
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Reston, VA
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Denver, CO
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33.4/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Kyiv, Ukraine
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Richmond, Australia
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Odesa, Ukraine
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Indianapolis, IN
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Pleasant Grove, UT
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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.