Edmonton has dozens of marketing agencies. Most of them charge $1,500+ a month, lock you into a contract, and assign you an account manager who has never run a business.
Here’s how to find one that actually works for you.
What Marketing Agencies in Edmonton Actually Charge
Let’s start with the numbers nobody puts on their website:
| Agency Type | Monthly Cost | Typical Contract |
|---|---|---|
| Full-service agency (downtown) | $3,000–$10,000/mo | 12 months |
| Digital marketing agency | $1,500–$4,000/mo | 6–12 months |
| Social-only agency | $800–$2,000/mo | 3–6 months |
| Freelancer / solo operator | $500–$1,500/mo | Month-to-month |
| OnePoint Solutions | $300–$600/mo | No contract |
The difference isn’t always quality — it’s overhead. Agencies with big offices, large teams, and sales departments pass those costs to you. That doesn’t mean your Instagram posts are better.
What Services Should a Marketing Agency Offer?
At minimum, an Edmonton marketing agency should cover:
SEO (Search Engine Optimization)
This is how people find you on Google. Local SEO is especially important in Edmonton — you want to show up in Google Maps when someone searches “dentist near me” or “auto shop Sherwood Park.”
A good agency handles your Google Business Profile, builds local citations, writes optimized content, and tracks your rankings monthly.
Social Media Management
Content creation, scheduling, posting, and community engagement across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Google Business Profile. Most agencies charge $800–$2,000/month for this alone.
Website Development
Your website is your 24/7 salesperson. It should load fast, look professional on mobile, and be built with SEO in mind from day one. Not a template with your logo dropped in.
Paid Ads (Optional)
Google Ads and Meta Ads can work, but they’re a money pit without proper targeting. A good agency will tell you when ads aren’t worth it for your business — not just sell you more ad spend.
Red Flags When Choosing an Edmonton Agency
Watch for these:
1. Long contracts with no exit clause. If they need 12 months to prove their value, that’s a problem. Good work retains clients without a legal requirement.
2. They can’t show you real results. Ask for case studies or references from Edmonton businesses similar to yours. If they dodge the question, walk.
3. They outsource everything. Some agencies just resell work from overseas freelancers at a 400% markup. Ask who actually does the work.
4. They guarantee page-one rankings. Nobody can guarantee Google rankings. Anyone who does is either lying or using black-hat tactics that will hurt you long term.
5. You never talk to the person doing the work. Account managers are a buffer that slows everything down and costs you money. You should have direct access to whoever manages your SEO and social.
What Makes OnePoint Different
We’re a small agency based in Edmonton (15020 116 Ave NW). No downtown office, no sales team, no account managers. You work directly with the person managing your marketing.
Our pricing is flat and simple:
- SEO: $300/month — keyword tracking, GBP management, content, citations, technical SEO
- Social Media Management: $300/month — content creation, scheduling, posting across all platforms
- SEO + Social Bundle: $600/month — includes a free CRM portal (leads, bookings, reviews, automations)
- Websites: from $499 — fast, mobile-first, SEO built in
No contracts. No setup fees. Cancel anytime.
We work with restaurants, dental clinics, law firms, auto shops, salons, bottle depots, and trades companies across Edmonton, Sherwood Park, St. Albert, Spruce Grove, Leduc, and Fort Saskatchewan.
How to Get Started
Two options:
- Run our free SEO audit — takes 30 seconds, shows you exactly where your online presence stands right now.
- Get a free quote — tell us what you need, we’ll give you a straight answer with real pricing. No pitch deck.
The best marketing agency isn’t the biggest or the most expensive. It’s the one that does the work, shows you the results, and doesn’t lock you in.