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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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Small graphic design company Heavy Graphics Marketing, is located in Miami, Florida. Their services include Graphic Design and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Auckland, New Zealand
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Ryze Digital is a SEO services firm located in Auckland, New Zealand. Their services include Search Engine Optimization 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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Youngstown, OH
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The Houck Agency is a public relations firm. Their small team is located in Youngstown, Ohio. Their services include Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Pasadena, CA
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Holistic SEO Company is a small Digital Strategy company based in Pasadena, California. The team provides Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Loulé, Portugal
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SlashWeb is a branding agency. Their small team is in Loulé, Portugal. Their services include Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9
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Established in 2011, ATC Domain Solutions is a SEO services firm. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Rockville, MD
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IJ Media SEO & Digital Marketing is a SEO company. Established in 2018, the company is located in Rockville, Maryland. 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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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Pittsburgh, PA
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PPC agency Gap Up Internet Marketing was established in 2003. The company provides Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9
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Nobleman Creations, an Advertising company, is located in Malaysia. The team provides Advertising and Content Marketing.
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Founded in 2015, NSOL | Niku Solutions Pte Ltd, a small Email Marketing company, is in Singapore, Singapore and Kerachi, Pakistan. Their services include Email Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Vicarage Crescent, England
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MetrixSEO Ltd | SEO Services is a Content Marketing company. The Vicarage Crescent, England-based agency was founded in 2018. Their team focuses on Content Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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Kreattivo is a Content Marketing company. The company is in San Giorgio Monferrato, Italy. Their team provides Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Reno, NV
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W.inc digital is an Email Marketing company. The small Reno, Nevada-based team specializes in Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. The agency was launched in 2017.
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Missing Link SEO Services, an Other Digital Marketing company, provides Other Digital Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. The agency is based in Lincoln, Nebraska.
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BZ9 LTD, a small Digital Strategy company, is in Giza, Egypt. The team specializes in Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Hove, England
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VIXXR is an e-commerce development company. They specialize in E-Commerce Development and Social Media Marketing and were launched in 2017.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Fremont, CA
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Founded in 2019, Go Flippa is a SEO agency. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Conversion Optimization and is headquartered in Fremont, California.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Durban, South Africa
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Peniel Agency, a social media marketing agency, is based in Durban, South Africa. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click and were launched in 2012.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Delhi, India
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DIGI SUCCESS is a Digital Strategy company. They offer Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click and are based in Delhi, India.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Casablanca, Morocco
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Webex IT is a small SEO agency founded in 2012. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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Kamo Digital Solutions is a small Email Marketing company launched in 2018. Their services include Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9London Fields, England
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Fox & Hare Group Ltd is an Advertising company. The London Fields, England-based company focuses on Advertising and Content Marketing.
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GediWeb Solutions is a SEO agency established in 2006. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing and is in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Terre Haute, IN
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Established in 2017, Williams Marketing Systems, LLC, a small PPC company, is located in Terre Haute, Indiana. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Carol Stream, IL
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Focused Social Media Solutions is a small Email Marketing company in Carol Stream, Illinois. The team specializes in Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tirana, Albania
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AGOG Marketing is an Advertising company launched in 2016. The team offers Advertising and Content Marketing and is located in Tirana, Albania.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Glasgow, Scotland
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Five Percent is a Content Marketing company. The small Glasgow, Scotland-based team focuses on Content Marketing and Digital Strategy. The company was established in 2018.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Calgary, Canada
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IDMD Online Brand and Reputation Management is a Content Marketing company launched in 2016. Their team offers Content Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Podgorica, Montenegro
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Restart IT, a Digital Strategy company, is based in Podgorica, Montenegro. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Content Marketing company Konzept Social Media & Digital Marketing Agency specializes in Content Marketing and Social Media Marketing. They are headquartered in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Other Marketing company Leveled Up is located in. Launched in 2019, the team focuses on Other Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Orange, CA
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Orange Web Group, LLC, a SEO company, is in Orange, California. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Bon Air, VA
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The Social Ginger is a social media marketing agency. Located in Bon Air, Virginia, the company was founded in 2016. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Springfield, MO
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AcuTech Design is a CRM consulting and SI company. Established in 2013, the company specializes in CRM consulting and SI and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Enniskillen, Northern Ireland
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Mac Digital is a Digital Strategy company headquartered in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland. The team offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Jaipur, India
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Small Content Marketing company Coxvio, is headquartered in Jaipur, India. The team offers Content Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Amherst, OH
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AVAIRY Solutions is an Amherst, Ohio-based pay per click company. They provide Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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Social media marketing company Designs By Mikey, LLC is in Shelby, North Carolina. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Lucknow, India
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Located in Lucknow, India, Digital Banda is a SEO services firm. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Chennai, India
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Founded in 2019, Maxilead is a small Chennai, India-based PPC company. Their team offers Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Social Nomads is a branding agency. They were established in 2019 and offer Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Old Jefferson, LA
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Established in 2019, Power Media Outlet is a Content Marketing company. The firm focuses on Content Marketing and Digital Strategy, and is small.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Ahmedabad, India
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TEXOWAVE PRIVATE LIMITED is a SEO agency. Established in 2017, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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Sarjan Infotech is a Digital Strategy company. In Pemulwuy, Australia, the agency offers Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Ahmedabad, India
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Founded in 2020, Webxinsight is a Digital Strategy company. The firm offers Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click, and is small.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Brillion, WI
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Red Leaf Media is a SEO company. Their team is headquartered in Brillion, Wisconsin and offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Houston, TX
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Swiggard Creative, a Digital Strategy company, is in Houston, Texas. They provide Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Branding agency Maccrist was launched in 2020. The firm provides Branding and Content Marketing, and is small.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Aevum Media - Los Angeles is a SEO company. Their team is in Los Angeles, California and offers Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Maidstone, England
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SEmedia, a video production company, is based in Maidstone, England. They provide Video Production and Broadcast Video.
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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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$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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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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$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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32.1/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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$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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31.4/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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$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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$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.