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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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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Wilmington, DE
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Dreamtech is a small e-commerce development company. Launched in 2018, the team specializes in E-Commerce Development and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Streamline Media is a PPC company. Launched in 2022, the company is based in Târgu Mureș, Romania. Their team focuses on Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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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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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49cambridge, England
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Grow Business is an Ecommerce Marketing company. They focus on Ecommerce Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were founded in 2024.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Savannah, GA
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Sugoi is a social media marketing agency. They provide Social Media Marketing and Digital Strategy and were launched in 2019.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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EXOEVER LLC, a web design agency, is based in Savannah, Georgia. The team specializes in Web Design and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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See all 1 projectsAVM Station LLP offers extensive digital marketing services, including Social Media Management, Local SEO, and website optimization. Reviews highlight their proficiency in increasing social media engagement and followers, as well as improving brand visibility. Clients commend their creative and impactful campaigns, timely delivery, and result-driven strategies.
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Optimuz Solutions is a SEO agency. They are in Chennai, India and have small team of experts. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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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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Rocket Digital Group is a SEO company. They are located in Boca Raton, Florida and have small team. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9
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SEO services firm Djinn Web Solution specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing. They were established in 2011.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Guadalajara, Mexico
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Rocket Publicidad MX, a small Digital Strategy company, is based in Guadalajara, Mexico. The team provides Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Punta del Este, Uruguay
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Co-Marketers Punta del Este is a web design company. Their small team is based in Punta del Este, Uruguay. Their services include Web Design and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dallas, TX
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MCA Group is a public relations agency. The team focuses on Public Relations and Social Media Marketing and is located in Dallas, Texas.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Ryde, Australia
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Established in 2016, Topseosydney, a small Advertising company, is in Ryde, Australia. Their services include Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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Social media marketing firm Relevant Media was launched in 2016. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Digital Strategy and is in London, England.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Gurgaon Rural, India
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Genpro Digital is a SEO agency. They are headquartered in Gurgaon Rural, India and have small team. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Riverton, UT
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Fortress Collective is a small Riverton, Utah-based graphic design company. The team offers Graphic Design and Social Media Marketing.
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Launched in 2018, Key Communications is a public relations company. Their team focuses on Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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Social media marketing company The Best Marketing Agency was established in 2019. Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Jaipur, India
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Small SEO services firm Dpixlr, is in Jaipur, India. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rocky Hill, CT
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AD Global LLC, a SEO services firm, provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing. The firm is located in Rocky Hill, Connecticut.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9L'viv, Ukraine
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Visione Interna is a L'viv, Ukraine-based CRM consulting and SI company. They focus on CRM consulting and SI and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fishers, IN
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Tie Dye Digital is a Fishers, Indiana-based SEO agency. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2013.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Pune, India
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Resocial Technology is a social media marketing company. Based in Pune, India, the company focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Louisville, KY
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Spears Digital Marketing is a SEO agency. Founded in 2019, the company is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Derry, NH
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GingerBranded Marketing is a Content Marketing company. Headquartered in Derry, New Hampshire, the agency was launched in 2015. Their services include Content Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Temecula, CA
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Wildly Creative LLC is a branding agency launched in 2018. The company specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Bandung, Indonesia
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Fad Ad, a Digital Strategy company, was launched in 2016. The agency provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Wisconsin Local Marketing is a small Platteville, Wisconsin-based SEO company. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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EK Design is a pay per click company. In Frederiksberg, Denmark and Kastrup, Denmark, the company was founded in 2018. Their services include Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Buenos Aires , Argentina
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BeCheck is a small PPC agency launched in 2018. Their services include Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Syracuse, NY
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Kowala Creative is a social media marketing agency established in 2019. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Advertising and is located in Syracuse, New York.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Barranquilla, Colombia
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Chaskis Digital is a small social media marketing company founded in 2017. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Huntersville, NC
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Founded in 2005, BNR Digital Agency is a web development company. The agency provides Web Development and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Delray Beach, FL
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Brand North, a pay per click agency, focus on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization. They were founded in 2016.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Largo, FL
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The Bot Doc is a Digital Strategy company in Largo, Florida. Launched in 2019, the team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Zug, Switzerland
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NeMaK, a SEO services firm, was founded in 2018. The small team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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Postdusk Digital Marketing, a video production company, is based in Denver, Colorado. Founded in 2019, the team specializes in Video Production and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Asheville, NC
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Founded in 2018, Asheville SEO Ninja is a SEO services firm. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wien, Austria
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Atelier Lemontrend is a web design company. The small Wien, Austria-based team focuses on Web Design and Social Media Marketing. The company was established in 2018.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dublin, Ireland
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Outwork Media is a small Dublin, Ireland-based Content Marketing company. Their services include Content Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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Diginormous Digital Marketing is a social media marketing firm. They were launched in 2015 and specialize in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fullerton, CA
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Established in 2019, Pneuma Digital is a SEO company. In Fullerton, California, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta, Indonesia
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Digital Agency Jakarta is a web development company. They offer Web Development and Branding and are located in Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta, Indonesia.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Online Communications PLC, a social media marketing company, was founded in 2018. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Mumbai, India
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Slideck | Social Media Marketing and Presentation Design Agency, a branding agency, was founded in 2019. The firm offers Branding and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Karachi, Pakistan
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Established in 2019, Digitaro is a social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Shah Alam, Malaysia
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Hawka Media is a social media marketing company. They were founded in 2020, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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AdTribute is a Mobile & App Marketing company. Established in 2019, the company provides Mobile & App Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Chennai, India
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Social Crew is a social media marketing company launched in 2019. The small team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Stourbridge, England
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Founded in 2019, Dion Judge Ltd is a Marketing Strategy company. The team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Montreal, Canada
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36.1/40.018.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chattanooga, TN
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35.5/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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34.2/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Amsterdam, Netherlands
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49București, Romania
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Calgary, Canada
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Seattle, WA
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31.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Northfield, IL
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31.6/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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34.9/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49London, England
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Indianapolis, IN
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30.7/40.015.8/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 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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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Iowa City, IA
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30.6/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.8/10 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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$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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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Birmingham, England
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30.2/40.016.4/20 Reviews8.6/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 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+$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+$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+$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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$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.