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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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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerEvans, GA
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Social media marketing firm Jackie Rogers Co. Provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing. They were established in 2020.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerAjax, Canada
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Tripod Business Services is a social media marketing company. Founded in 2017, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Content 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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$250,000+UndisclosedFreelancerSingapore, Singapore
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BeyondClicks, a social media marketing firm, was established in 2022. The small team provides Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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Selma Ashraf is a Direct Marketing company. The team is based in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, and their services include Direct Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerDubai, United Arab Emirates
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Naseeh is a SEO agency in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing and were launched in 2022.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Digital Strategy company Block & Tam was established in 2018. The team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing and is headquartered in New York, New York.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49New Delhi, India
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See all 1 projectsProMarcom Inc. offers a comprehensive range of services including brand identity, strategy, web development, SEO, and social media marketing. Their reviews highlight a strong emphasis on quality and rapid delivery, with projects being completed ahead of schedule. Clients commend ProMarcom Inc. for their exceptional creativity, project management, and effective communication, resulting in seamless and efficient project execution.
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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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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49denpasar, Indonesia
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Sun Media Digital Agency Bali is a web design company. The agency is located in denpasar, Indonesia. Their team provides Web Design and Web Development.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Jaipur, India
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Mindnovative is a SEO services firm. They were founded in 2015 and specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Fremont, CA
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In Fremont, California, Copper Ants is a small Mobile & App Marketing company. The team provides Mobile & App Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49
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Founded in 2016, GMT Digital is a small Singapore-based media planning and buying agency. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Mobile & App Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
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Established in 2015, P2P Digital Vietnam is an user experience company. The team provides UX/UI Design and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Jay Web Media is a small Digital Strategy company in and Jerusalem, Israel. The team provides Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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Noony Studios is a social media marketing company launched in 2014. The small team offers Social Media Marketing and Video Production.
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Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, DPGW is a small Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49عمّان, Jordan
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Coordinative Technology is a Digital Strategy company. Established in 2014, the firm is based in عمّان, Jordan and Amman, Jordan. Their team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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DBASE Solutions is a small India-based Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49New Delhi, India
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Digi Media Hub is a Digital Strategy company. The New Delhi, India-based firm was founded in 2017. Their team focuses on Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Woodbury, MN
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Clarion Public Relations is a Woodbury, Minnesota-based PR agency. Their services include Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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Phrase Crew is a PPC company. Based in Miami, Florida, the agency was founded in 2009. Their team focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Patna, India
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Trendyourway is an Email Marketing company located in Patna, India. Founded in 2016, the team offers Email Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Content Marketing company PromotionHours is in Jaipur, India. They provide Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Tacoma, WA
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ROI Firm is a Digital Strategy company. Their small team is in Tacoma, Washington and provides Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click. The firm was established in 1997.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Barcelona, Spain
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Adkomo is a small social media marketing firm based in Barcelona, Spain. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Warszawa, Poland
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Uszka w Barszczu is a Content Marketing company established in 2016. The small team specializes in Content Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49New Delhi, India
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Pay per click company Hitrotech is in New Delhi, India. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Sulaymaniyah, Iraq
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Brodmann is a small Content Marketing company. They provide Content Marketing and Digital Strategy and were launched in 2016.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49München, Germany
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LIUTAS GmbH is a web design company. In München, Germany, the company was founded in 2019. Their team offers Web Design and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Audenshaw, England
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Small SEO services firm 1stQuest Solutions, is headquartered in Audenshaw, England. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Udaipur, India
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Digital Skill Wala is a SEO company. The team is in Udaipur, India, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh, Kuwait
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DEVLOGIC Solutions is a small IT strategy consulting company launched in 2020. Their team provides IT strategy consulting and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Launched in 2020, Infodrafts Solutions is a small Austin, Texas-based Content Marketing company. Their team focuses on Content Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Columbus, OH
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Embee Media is a Content Marketing company based in Columbus, Ohio. The team offers Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Beirut, Lebanon
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Scale Digital Marketing is a social media marketing firm. They offer Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and were founded in 2017.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Bradford, England
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Equals II is a Bradford, England-based graphic design agency. They focus on Graphic Design and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bhubaneswar, India
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Ideal SEO Hub is a Content Marketing company founded in 2005. Their team specializes in Content Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Thiruvananthapuram, India
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Adsify Marketing is a SEO agency. Based in Thiruvananthapuram, India, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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Founded in 2016, Sharks Creators is a social media marketing agency. Located in Beirut, Lebanon and Montreal, Canada, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Waco, TX
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Social media marketing firm Cedarsphere was established in 2019. The agency focuses on Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click, and is small.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Kozhikode, India
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Mirakki designs, a social media marketing agency, is headquartered in Kozhikode, India. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Thiruvananthapuram, India
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Easynet Digital is a small Thiruvananthapuram, India-based Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Mukteshwar, India
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Launched in 2019, Sproutbean Agency, a small social media marketing firm, is located in Mukteshwar, India. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and UX/UI Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Poole, England
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SEO Poole, Website Design Bournemouth, Dorset. Is a small social media marketing company located in Poole, England. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49St. Louis, MO
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Fly Pages Digital Marketing is a Digital Strategy company. The company is based in St. Louis, Missouri. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49
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Content Marketing company Digital View PK is headquartered in karachi, Pakistan. Their services include Content Marketing and Advertising.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Richmond, VA
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In Richmond, Virginia, Mushroom Sites is a social media marketing agency. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Adage Digital is a social media marketing company. Founded in 2020, the agency is located in Sri Lanka. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Social media marketing agency Digital Mind 360 is headquartered in Panchkula, India. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Croydon, England
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Dealer Buzz is a social media marketing company. Their small team is located in Croydon, England. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Alexandria, Egypt
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Cloudela is a social media marketing agency. The small Riyadh, Saudi Arabia-based team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. The firm was launched in 2020.
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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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$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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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Northfield, IL
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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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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$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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$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
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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.