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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GAServices provided
See all 62 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.
$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, CanadaServices provided
See all 16 projectsHotspex Media is a digital marketing agency specializing in Social Media Marketing, delivering comprehensive services such as social media advertising, online branding, and digital strategy. Across reviews, 100% of clients appreciate their expertise in project management and strategy, with 80% highlighting their exceptional communication and consultative approach. Their tailored solutions consistently enhance brand visibility and drive results.
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SEO company ADWEB Solutions MX specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing. They were established in 2016.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Sofia, Bulgaria
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Markademics is a social media marketing firm. Their small team is located in Sofia, Bulgaria. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New Orleans, LAServices provided
See all 16 projectsOnline Optimism is a digital marketing agency with expertise in Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, and Digital Branding. Their services are highly valued for increasing audience engagement and content reach, with 100% of reviewers noting their flexibility and dedication to client needs. Approximately 80% of reviewers highlighted their expertise in creating engaging social media campaigns and innovative solutions.
$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.
$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Orlando, FLServices provided
See all 10 projectsUproar by Moburst specializes in Social Media Marketing and Digital Branding, offering services such as influencer and PR campaigns. Reviews highlight their effective Social Media Strategy and swift project turnaround. Impressively, 100% of the feedback is positive, with clients noting their strong media relationships and deep understanding of client business needs.
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Located in Nigeria, WizCraft Media Nigeria is a web design agency. Launched in 2010, the team specializes in Web Design and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cairo, Egypt
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Headquartered in Cairo, Egypt, ngdc is a small web development company. The team focuses on Web Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Larkspur, CO
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Small social media marketing agency Surge Tactic, is headquartered in Larkspur, Colorado. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Fire Bee is a public relations agency established in 2013. The company specializes in Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Woodbridge, CT
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Talking Finger is a Digital Strategy company launched in 2009. The team provides Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Berlin, GermanyServices provided
See all 52 projectsMONSOON is a digital marketing agency specializing in Social Media Marketing, providing services such as Social Media Strategy, Online Branding, and Social Media Advertising. Their reviews highlight a 100% customer satisfaction rate, praising their responsiveness, strategic creativity, and ability to deliver measurable outcomes like increased sales and brand awareness. Clients commend their proactive project management and deep understanding of client needs.
$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, CanadaServices provided
See all 23 projectsVolterra is a comprehensive digital marketing agency excelling in social media management, strategy, and advertising. Their clients consistently highlight Volterra's expertise, with 100% of reviews praising their project management and responsiveness. Notably, 80% of testimonials emphasize their ability to drive engagement and brand awareness, underscoring Volterra's proficiency in social media campaigns and online reputation management.
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Bakwas Marketing is a Digital Strategy company. The team specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing and is in New Delhi, India.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Sofia, Bulgaria
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VastyHost is a small social media marketing agency. Founded in 2017, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Web Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9St. Catharines, Canada
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Located in St. Catharines, Canada, Janice and Robin Digital Communications is a Digital Strategy company. Launched in 1998, the team offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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PivotPath is a Content Marketing company. Launched in 2018, the team specializes in Content Marketing and Social Media Marketing. The company is based in Atlanta, Georgia.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Las Vegas, NV
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MarketYou, LLC is a SEO agency established in 2016. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Yarraville, Australia
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Social Motive is a Content Marketing company established in 2015. The small team specializes in Content Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Linda-a-Velha, Portugal
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Branding firm Tinta Amarela is headquartered in Linda-a-Velha, Portugal. They provide Branding and Social Media Marketing and were established in 2015.
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Greener Media, a Content Marketing company, is headquartered in Liverpool, England. The team focuses on Content Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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Flourish Management is a social media marketing firm. Their small team is in. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Event Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Normal, IL
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Moxii Marketing Solutions is an Advertising company. Headquartered in Normal, Illinois, their team focuses on Advertising and Event Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Maroochydore, Australia
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Headquartered in Maroochydore, Australia, Cloud Clicks is a small pay per click agency. Their services include Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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Social media marketing agency Scope 16 Marketing is in. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Bangkok, Thailand
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Friday Digital is a pay per click agency. Their team is located in Bangkok, Thailand and provides Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Ahmedabad, India
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EmpowerD Tech is a SEO company. The small Ahmedabad, India-based team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing. The agency was founded in 2019.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Oslo, Norway
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Facefirst AS is an Advertising company. Launched in 2014, the firm is headquartered in Oslo, Norway. Their team focuses on Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Spartanburg, SC
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Web Design Spartanburg is a SEO services firm established in 2017. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kochi, India
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CodExtreme Software Solutions is a small Kochi, India-based social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Huntsville, AL
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Established in 2018, McWilliams Marketing is a small social media marketing company located in Huntsville, Alabama. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Stony Stratford, England
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SEO services firm Fracas Digital is headquartered in Stony Stratford, England. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Bangkok, Thailand
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Established in 2019, Glow Digital is a social media marketing company. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Double Bay, Australia
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Small SEO services firm Dtek Digital, is based in Double Bay, Australia. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Boortmeerbeek, Belgium
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Cowire is a web design agency. They were established in 2019, and their services include Web Design and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Brandon, Canada
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Cormier Media is a small Brandon, Canada-based branding agency. The team offers Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Rijeka, Croatia
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Epepe is a social media marketing agency. Based in Rijeka, Croatia, the company was established in 2018. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Social media marketing agency adPharos was established in 2006. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Web Development.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Eugene, OR
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BEEANERD LLC, a social media marketing company, was founded in 2017. The small team offers Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Houston, TX
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Laure Media and Web Development is a social media marketing company. They were launched in 2017, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Throttle Your Dreams is a web development firm. They are headquartered in Select city, India and have small team. They focus on Web Development and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Arlington, VA
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BlueTickSocial is a small social media marketing company launched in 2019. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New Delhi, India
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Established in 2022, digitalvarun is a social media marketing company. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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Vorwerk Forensic Psychology, Inc. Is an Advertising company. In Mission Viejo, California, their team offers Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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Webblications is a social media marketing agency. The Merced, California-based team provides Social Media Marketing and Branding.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Ninetysix Solutions is a social media marketing agency. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Branding, and the company is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Cochin, India.
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Lead Gen Expert is a Sales Outsourcing company. The Brahmanbaria, Bangladesh-based company provides Sales Outsourcing and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Lahore, Pakistan
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Shafi Dropship is a social media marketing agency. Established in 2019, the company provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Established in 2016, infinity engineering services is a small Vadodara, India-based social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Sales Outsourcing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Łódź, Poland
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UniqueSEO- Marketing Lab is an Advertising company. They focus on Advertising and Marketing Strategy and are headquartered in Łódź, Poland.
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OBVIO is a video production company. The Lahore, Pakistan-based team focuses on Video Production and Corporate Photography.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Bristol, England
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Nomensa is a Content Marketing company. Launched in 2001, the agency is headquartered in Bristol, England and London, England. Their team offers Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Swords, Ireland
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Branding agency newR. Focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing. They were founded in 2020.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Karachi, Pakistan
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Hyphen Media is a social media marketing company. Their small team of employees is headquartered in Karachi, Pakistan. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Graphic Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Chattogram, Bangladesh
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Ronbuz studio is a social media marketing company. They offer Social Media Marketing and UX/UI Design and were founded in 2020.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Mission Viejo, CA
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Xentina Digital Group is a SEO company. Their small team is based in Mission Viejo, California and specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design. The firm was launched in 2004.
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List of the Top 15 Social Media Marketing Companies
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Montreal, Canada
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$50,000+$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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33.9/40.019/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49București, Romania
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Calgary, Canada
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Amsterdam, Netherlands
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Northfield, IL
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31.8/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Seattle, WA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49London, England
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31.4/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Iowa City, IA
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30.7/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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30.7/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Calgary, Canada
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30.7/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Carmel, IN
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32.8/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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30.6/40.017.2/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Indianapolis, IN
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30.6/40.015.8/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience5.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Billericay, England
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30.5/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Denver, CO
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30.5/40.016.8/20 Reviews8.6/10 Clients & Experience5.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Kyiv, Ukraine
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34.2/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Milano, Italy
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30.1/40.015.8/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience4.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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30.1/40.015.6/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience4.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Strovolos, Cyprus
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32.3/40.017/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Birmingham, England
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30/40.016.4/20 Reviews8.6/10 Clients & Experience5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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29.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.9/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
60% Social Media Marketing40% Other
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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.