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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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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Bengaluru, India
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Cuion Technologies is a small web design company in Bengaluru, India. Their services include Web Design and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Bankstown, Australia
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Techvisor Australia Pty Ltd, a social media marketing company, specializes in Social Media Marketing and Mobile & App Marketing. The firm is in Bankstown, Australia.
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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+Undisclosed10 - 49Nicholasville, KY
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Designr is a social media marketing agency headquartered in Nicholasville, Kentucky. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were launched in 2016.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Yerevan, Armenia
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Optimizeay is a SEO agency launched in 2020. Their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Tavares, FL
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Writers Clique is an Advertising company launched in 2010. The small team provides Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Mumbai, India
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Launched in 2022, Digimark Freelanceer is a Digital Strategy company. The team specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing and is located in Mumbai, India.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Thessaloniki, Greece
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Unibox - Advanced Digital Marketing is a Digital Strategy company. The Thessaloniki, Greece-based agency was established in 2020. Their services include Digital Strategy 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+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Small SEO company Noman Ali - SEO & PPC Expert, is located in Karachi, Pakistan. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Bhopal, India
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TechJain IT Solutions is a Bhopal, India-based app development firm. Established in 2022, the team offers Mobile App Development and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Gurugram, India
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Brandscienze is a branding agency. Their team is located in Gurugram, India. The agency provides Branding and Advertising.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49İstanbul, Türkiye
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Unicorn Digital is a social media marketing firm. The İstanbul, Türkiye-based firm offers Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Calgary, Canada
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Nerder SEO is a SEO services firm. Their small team is headquartered in Calgary, Canada. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Jaipur, India
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In Jaipur, India, Hire Digital Marketing Team is a small SEO agency. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Internet Marketing Dubai is a Business Consulting company. Founded in 2012, the team focuses on Business Consulting and Digital Strategy. The firm is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Strumica, North Macedonia
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Eon Eden is a Strumica, North Macedonia-based branding firm. They offer Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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Seo company Uk is an England-based branding firm. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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RGDiginut is a social media marketing agency. Their small team of employees is in Thiruvananthapuram, India. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Fairfax, VA
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IExcel is an Advertising company established in 2012. The agency specializes in Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Chennai, India
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Best Website Design Company in chennai ashok nagar tamilnadu india is a social media marketing firm. They were established in 2010 and provide Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Next Level Media Sdn Bhd is a Marketing Strategy company. They are in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Their team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Ottawa, Canada
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The Wolf Marketing, a SEO company, is located in Ottawa, Canada. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Hyderabad, India
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Vinn Digital Media LLP is a Digital Strategy company. They are in Hyderabad, India and Hyderabad, India, and their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Kanpur, India
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Established in 2010, Words And Cappuccinos is a social media marketing company. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Mega Mobious Digital Marketing Agency Dubai is a small Content Marketing company. They specialize in Content Marketing and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2015.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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ABK Digital - A Digital Marketing Agency is a social media marketing company. They are located in Ahmedabad, India, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Bloemfontein, South Africa
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Dimension WebWorx is a web design agency established in 2010. The small team provides Web Design and Web Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Beograd, Serbia
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Marketing Srbija is a SEO company. They were launched in 2016 and offer Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49
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Blue Space IT Solution is a social media marketing company. Founded in 2018, the firm provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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ROSA eSolutions is a small Digital Strategy company headquartered in Toronto, Canada and Toronto, Canada. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Noida, India
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ADS InfoWorld Pvt. Ltd is a Direct Marketing company. They provide Direct Marketing and Social Media Marketing and are located in Noida, India and New Delhi, India.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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Founded in 2017, UNCLE, a small Content Marketing company, is in Kyiv, Ukraine. Their team provides Content Marketing and Video Production.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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Shreeya IT Solution is a social media marketing agency. The team is located in Ahmedabad, India, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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Established in 2015, Gremin Media is a SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bengaluru, India
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Inbounderz- Best Digital marketing agency in Bangalore is a Marketing Strategy company. The firm is in Bengaluru, India. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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Madhan Solutions is a social media marketing company. Their team is based in Manhattan Beach, California and provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Web Noticed is an Advertising company headquartered in Brisbane, Australia and Brisbane, Australia. They specialize in Advertising and Social Media Marketing and were launched in 2019.
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$25,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Chennai, India
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Established in 2015, suggest Info, a small Digital Strategy company, is headquartered in Chennai, India and Chennai, India. Their team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Visakhapatnam, India
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10gminds | Web Designing Company | Digital Marketing Agency in Vizag is a social media marketing agency in Visakhapatnam, India. They provide Social Media Marketing and Affiliate Marketing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Kozhikode, India
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Mentegoz Technologies, a web development company, was established in 2017. The small team provides Web Development and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Wembley, England
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SEO agency ACCOSUK is in Wembley, England. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing and were launched in 2020.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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SkyBook Digital is a social media marketing firm. Located in Kozhikode, India, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Bengaluru, India
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Marketing Beku is a Digital Strategy company. The team offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing, and the agency is in Bengaluru, India and Ballari, India.
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Elite Seo Web, a SEO company, was launched in 2012. Located in Bhubaneswar, India, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Cortex Digital Marketing is a social media marketing agency launched in 2018. In Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Lahore, Pakistan
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SEO Agency Lahore is a social media marketing company. The Lahore, Pakistan-based agency specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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MoonKey is a media planning & buying company. In Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the agency was established in 2022. Their team offers Media Planning & Buying and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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Blissful 7 is a social media marketing company launched in 2016. The small team provides Social Media Marketing and IT strategy consulting.
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Vidbar is a social media marketing company founded in 2023. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Headquartered in Ahmedabad, India and Tinley Park, Illinois, Third Eye Digital Media is a social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$100,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Hyderabad, India
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AINRATech is a social media marketing firm. They offer Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and were founded in 2019.
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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 - 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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$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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$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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$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.