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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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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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ViSight Marketing as a Service is a PPC agency. Launched in 2011, the firm is in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Madrid, Spain
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3AW Spain is a social media marketing agency launched in 2008. Their team focuses on 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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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Newstead, Australia
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SEO services firm Gordon Digital was founded in 2015. The small team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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Blanko is a small branding firm established in 2013. Their services include Branding and Web Development.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Annapolis, MD
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Dental Revenue is a social media marketing agency. Established in 2008, their team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Makati, Philippines
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ComCo Southeast Asia, a public relations company, is headquartered in Makati, Philippines. They focus on Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Kiel, Germany
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In Kiel, Germany, KSK MEDIA GmbH is a social media marketing firm. They provide Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were founded in 2013.
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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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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Shanghai, China
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Sekkei Digital Group is a small social media marketing agency based in Shanghai, China and Paris, France. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Coomera, Australia
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Small SEO agency eNest Services Brisbane, is located in Coomera, Australia. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Kochi, India
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Mantra IT Solutions, a pay per click agency, focuses on Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing. The company is based in Kochi, India and Kochi, India.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Cheras, Malaysia
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One Search Pro Digital Marketing Agency is a social media marketing company launched in 2019. The small team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ferndale, WA
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ProFusion Web Solutions, a small Digital Strategy company, is located in Ferndale, Washington. The team specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49London, England
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The Social Effect is an Advertising company. Their small team is based in London, England and specializes in Advertising and Social Media Marketing. The company was founded in 2012.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Branding New York City, a Digital Strategy company, focus on Digital Strategy and Web Design. They were founded in 2007.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Ernakulam, India
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Wishtree Infosolutions LLP, a branding company, was founded in 2016. They provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Tempe, AZ
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PR firm Orca Communications Unlimited, LLC is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona. Their services include Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Prosper, TX
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Meta Design Experts, a social media marketing company, was founded in 2021. The company provides Social Media Marketing and Web Design, and is small.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Weybridge, England
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Cremarc is a branding agency. The Weybridge, England-based agency focuses on Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Bhopal, India
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Selnox infotech , a social media marketing agency, was established in 2022. They focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Irvine, CA
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Founded in 2020, Salescast is a Content Marketing company. The agency focuses on Content Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49أبو ظبي, United Arab Emirates
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SV Digital UAE is a social media marketing agency founded in 2021. The agency provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Weesp, Netherlands
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Launched in 2021, Rocket Marketing is a small SEO services firm headquartered in Weesp, Netherlands. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Warrington, England
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Vision51 is a Digital Strategy company launched in 2019. The firm specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Berlin, Germany
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Small social media marketing company SEOFactory, is headquartered in Berlin, Germany and Nottwil, Switzerland. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Bangkok, Thailand
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Cotactic Media is a media planning and buying agency established in 2017. Their team provides Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Flooring Pros Marketing is an Advertising company in Winnipeg, Canada. They specialize in Advertising and Social Media Marketing and were launched in 2019.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chandler, AZ
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Established in 2021, Geek studio Store is an Other Digital Marketing company. The small team focuses on Other Digital Marketing and IT strategy consulting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Noida, India
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Digital Strategy company Gary Global Solutions is located in Noida, India. They focus on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing and were established in 2015.
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Chris N. Cheetham-West, a Digital Strategy company, was founded in 2014. Located in Houston, Texas, the team provides Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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$10,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Bristol, England
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Something Familiar is a branding company. The team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing and is based in Bristol, England.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Lahore, Pakistan
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Hyetel X, a website development firm, was launched in 2015. The team focuses on Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Waco, TX
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Founded in 2011, Rule Your Kingdom, LP is a small Portland, Oregon-based social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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Activa PR is a Marketing Strategy company. Founded in 2001, the team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Branding. The agency is based in San Francisco, California.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Floridablanca, Colombia
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GJA Publicidad, a branding agency, is based in Floridablanca, Colombia. They offer Branding and Search Engine Optimization and were launched in 2010.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
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Small social media marketing company Eye See You Now, is based in Austin, Texas. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9London, England
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Maple Forest Marketing is a London, England-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Other Digital Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Beaconsfield, England
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Elder Digital Marketing, a small Content Marketing company, is headquartered in Beaconsfield, England. Their services include Content Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Freehold, NJ
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NetEMBARK is a SEO company. Their team is located in Freehold, New Jersey. The company offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Henderson, NV
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Founded in 2003, Nevada Website Design is a SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9York, England
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Zigzag Digital is a PPC agency in York, England. They provide Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Sulaymaniyah, Iraq
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TeraTarget is a branding company. Headquartered in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, their team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Adeve Digital is a pay per click company. The team is located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Amman, Jordan
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Socialanji, a Marketing Strategy company, offer Marketing Strategy and Pay Per Click. They were launched in 2016.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Auckland, New Zealand
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FLOW MARKETING is a small Auckland, New Zealand-based graphic design agency. The team specializes in Graphic Design and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Christchurch, New Zealand
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Muritai Group is a Christchurch, New Zealand-based branding firm. They offer Branding and Marketing Strategy and were founded in 2015.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Portland, OR
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Forza Digital Marketing, a small SEO company, is headquartered in Portland, Oregon. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Belgrano , Argentina
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Founded in 2016, Scroll | Consultora Digital, a small pay per click agency, is located in Belgrano , Argentina. Their services include Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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Online Xperts is a web design company headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Founded in 2016, the team offers Web Design and Graphic Design.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Doral, FL
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Reacher Digital Solutions is a SEO company. They are headquartered in Doral, Florida and have small team. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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Luneckas Consulting is a public relations firm founded in 2000. The agency offers Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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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.