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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+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Jupiter, FL
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Located in Jupiter, Florida, Shout Me Out Marketing Inc. Is a small social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sofia, Bulgaria
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TheSourStudio is a branding company founded in 2022. Headquartered in Sofia, Bulgaria, the team offers Branding 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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Digitally3, a social media marketing company, was founded in 2017. They offers Social Media Marketing and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Winchester, England
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Social Connection is a small social media marketing firm. They provide Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click and were founded in 2020.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Manchester, England
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Attain Digital is a Digital Strategy company. They are located in Manchester, England, and their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Vancouver, Canada
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In Vancouver, Canada and Vancouver, Canada, Orange Hawk Marketing Agency is a small Conversion Optimization company. The team provides Conversion Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Barrie, Canada
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Social media marketing agency DOTAKES MEDIA was established in 2022. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and is located in Barrie, Canada.
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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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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Alpharetta, GA
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Glow My Biz is a social media marketing company. Located in Alpharetta, Georgia, the agency was launched in 2007. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Mozaik Social is a Digital Strategy company. They are in Constanța, Romania and have small team. They focus on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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Vultegra is a social media marketing agency. They are headquartered in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9
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Elevatex, a social media marketing agency, was launched in 2020. They specializes in Social Media Marketing and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Aarau, Switzerland
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Sorana is a Marketing Strategy company. Established in 2018, the firm is in Aarau, Switzerland. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Delhi, India
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Pixy Square is a social media marketing company. They are in Delhi, India, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Glasgow, Scotland
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Behaviour Digital, a PPC company, was established in 2022. The company focuses on Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9
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Established in 2022, Powered For You Marketing is a social media marketing agency. The small team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Roșu, Romania
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Social media marketing firm Collabera Marketing Agency is located in Roșu, Romania. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Torres Vedras, Portugal
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PPC Performance Agency is a PPC agency in Torres Vedras, Portugal. They offer Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2021.
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Digitaholics Ads Agency is a social media marketing agency. Founded in 2023, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9New Delhi, India
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DigiKites Marketing, a social media marketing company, was established in 2023. The agency provides Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
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Established in 2021, Inedit Content is a social media marketing agency. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and is headquartered in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal.
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Social media marketing company Sims Marketing Solutions offers Social Media Marketing and Digital Strategy. They are headquartered in Cumming, Georgia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kolkata, India
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Launched in 2022, Social Juncture is a social media marketing agency. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Manchester, England
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Shaw Digital is a SEO agency launched in 2020. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and is in Manchester, England.
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Social Solution, Inc. Is an Advertising company. They are headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Their team offers Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Narva, Estonia
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Digital Revolv is a Marketing Strategy company. Launched in 2018, the agency is in Prague , Czech Republic and Narva, Estonia. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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Founded in 2019, Sonismarts Digital Agency is a small social media marketing firm headquartered in Mwanza, Tanzania. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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Sociallitics is a PPC agency. Their small team of employees is headquartered in Mumbai, India. Their team provides Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9
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Madbold is a New York, New York-based pay per click company. They provide Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2021.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Kyiv, Ukraine
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Affiliate Marketing company Ayma Media provides Affiliate Marketing and Social Media Marketing. They were established in 2023.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Bogotá, Colombia
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GMD 360 Agency is a social media marketing firm located in Bogotá, Colombia. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Ilford, England
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Digital Marketing Gurus is a social media marketing firm. Headquartered in Ilford, England, the agency provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Triple J Design, a small branding company, is located in Cape Town, South Africa. The team provides Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9
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BWP Tech is a social media marketing firm established in 2021. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Guildford, England
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Launched in 2022, The Hive Agency, a small PPC company, is located in Guildford, England. Their services include Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Villanova, PA
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Innovus Digital is a social media marketing firm. Founded in 2019, the firm focuses on Social Media Marketing and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Macquarie Park, Australia
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AdScream, a SEO services firm, is based in Macquarie Park, Australia. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Ghaziabad, India
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Founded in 2023, GROATH Agen-zy is a social media marketing firm. The agency provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing, and is small.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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Mediaboosts, a small Digital Strategy company, is located in Marrakech, Morocco. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Vizirise is a social media marketing firm. They are headquartered in. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Sketix offers a diverse range of services including brand design, web development, and comprehensive Social Media Management (SMM). Reviews highlight their exceptional project management, creative vision, and commitment to client satisfaction, particularly in enhancing online branding and digital marketing efforts. Clients consistently praise Sketix for their professionalism, adaptability, and effective communication, culminating in successful project outcomes.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9South Pasadena, CA
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Digital Strategy company Kraken Ads is headquartered in South Pasadena, California. Launched in 2023, the team focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9București, Romania
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Small graphic design company DigiDuo Studio, is headquartered in București, Romania. Their services include Graphic Design and Social Media Marketing.
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Wolfberry Marketing is a social media marketing firm. In Mumbai, India, their small team offers Social Media Marketing and Web Development. The firm was founded in 2021.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Port Douglas, Australia
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Ai4you is a Port Douglas, Australia-based social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and AI Consulting.
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JPMedia is a social media marketing firm. They offer Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and are headquartered in Tampa, Florida.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kumanovo, North Macedonia
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VirtuSky Media is a small social media marketing agency established in 2023. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Bradford, England
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SEO agency Way Craft specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Development. They are headquartered in Bradford, England.
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Founded in 2021, Global Edge Outsourcing, a small social media marketing company, is headquartered in Lahore, Pakistan. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Zootopiya is a social media marketing company. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Web Design and are based in Albany, New York and Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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Small social media marketing firm Unique Develop, is headquartered in Nashik, India. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Montreal, Canada
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Calgary, Canada
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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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$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 - 49București, Romania
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Amsterdam, Netherlands
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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+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Towson, MD
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33.8/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.2/10 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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$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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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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30/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.9/10 Clients & Experience5/10 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.