Top 18 Ecommerce Marketing Agencies for 2026

Ecommerce is booming, and so are your options for marketing partners.

2025 census estimates value ecommerce sales at over 16% of U.S. retail purchases, increasing 5–6% year-over-year. These growth signals are the latest in a steady line, suggesting continued momentum into 2026.

This guide shares how we evaluated each marketing agency for ecommerce verticals and provides a curated list of leading agencies in the space. Each agency entry includes strengths, who they serve, and a link to learn more.

Read on to find the ideal digital marketer for your business goals.

Choosing the Right Ecommerce Marketing Agency¶

You’ll find variations in how each digital marketer approaches ecommerce. But no matter the strategy, a strong marketing partner does three things well:

1. They set milestones tied directly to your profit and long-term goals.

Look for an agency that aligns with meaningful measures like new customer revenue, retention, and lifetime value—not vanity metrics.

2. They execute according to plan, but continue adapting to get better results.

Effective one-and-done marketing plans don’t exist. Buyers and markets change; so must your marketing strategy.

3. They report results transparently to give you the full picture.

Be wary of marketers that focus on isolated, short-term gains. An effective marketing partner is invested in your long-term growth, not momentary bumps.

Fit matters.

Your ideal match has proven experience with brands like yours (by stage, size, and platform) and can support your success without pushing a rip-and-replace overhaul.

What Services an Ecommerce Marketing Agency Typically Provides¶

A full-service ecommerce marketer should have an effective mastery of:

• Lifecycle marketing that raises repeat revenue.
• Paid advertising across Meta, Google, and retail media networks.
• SEO and content strategy that goes beyond keywords to target buyer intent.
• Marketplace strategy for your chosen storefront (e.g., Amazon, Shopify, WordPress).
• Conversion rate optimization (CRO) techniques based on analytics that measure profit.
• Creative production (e.g., images, videos, messaging) tailored to the channel and A/B test results.

Criteria for This List¶

To curate the agencies below, we looked for brands that self-listed a specialty in ecommerce marketing and appeared in trusted public directories.

Each agency below was evaluated for:

• Years of experience in ecommerce
  • Each agency showed a multi-year focus on ecommerce, beyond general digital marketing. We looked for sustained service pages, case histories, and partner recognitions.
• Breadth of services
  • We prioritized partners that plan and execute across the entire customer journey—from awareness to conversion and retention—rather than single-channel specialties.
• Notable case studies
  • Each agency published case studies with named clients, favoring agencies that shared verifiable examples, references, or outcomes.
• Transparency and reporting
  • Entries spoke to KPIs, provided sample reports, and/or displayed recognized program badges (e.g., Google Partners, Amazon Ads Partner Network).
• ROI track record
  • We weighted teams that speak to profit, not just platform metrics, using outcome-based measures to guide strategy and judge success.

Top 18 Ecommerce Marketing Agencies for 2026¶

Each entry includes the agency’s location, best-fit strengths, who they serve, and why they stand out.

1. Human¶

Best for: Ecommerce brands looking for personalized, hands-on full-funnel digital marketing—especially those focused on reducing cart abandonment and increasing repeat purchases.

Who we serve: Ecommerce and Shark Tank entrepreneurs ready for growth marketing, a strategy that upscales revenue with repeatable results.

Why we stand out: Our holistic approach to ecommerce marketing measures success against your business performance, not just marketing metrics. Plus, Human operates with a "no black-box" philosophy, meaning we keep our clients informed about what's working, why, and how we’re driving results.

Unlike fully remote agencies, our Irvine, CA office is open for visits! We encourage our clients to visit us in person to collaborate, brainstorm ideas, and build a human partnership.

2. Go Fish Digital¶

Best for: SEO, reputation management, and content marketing.

Who they serve: Mid-market and enterprise ecommerce brands looking to dominate organic search and content marketing.

Stand-out features: Deep technical SEO expertise combined with content and link-building strategies.

3. Single Grain¶

Best for: Paid media, SEO, and full-funnel digital marketing.

Who they serve: High-growth DTC brands, SaaS, and ecommerce companies.

Stand-out features: Emphasis on growth marketing with performance-driven campaigns and strategic media placements.

4. Seer Interactive¶

Best for: Data-focused search marketing and analytics insights.

Who they serve: Ecommerce and enterprise brands that rely on search traffic and data-driven decision-making.

Stand-out features: Combines analytics, SEO, and paid search expertise to uncover growth opportunities.

5. Power Digital¶

Best for: Full-funnel growth, analytics, and creative for ecommerce.

Who they serve: Growth-stage DTC and omnichannel brands.

Stand-out features: Tech-integrated strategy with strong social media and creative production.

6. 1 Digital¶

Best for: Integrated digital marketing for ambitious ecommerce brands.

Who they serve: DTC and mid-market ecommerce companies.

Stand-out features: Offers a full suite of marketing services with a strong focus on data-backed strategies.

7. True North Social¶

Best for: Social media marketing and paid social campaigns for ecommerce.

Who they serve: Small to mid-size ecommerce brands focused on customer acquisition and social growth.

Stand-out features: Full-service digital marketing agency specializing in creative social strategies.

8. 2 Point Agency¶

Best for: Performance marketing and full-funnel ecommerce growth.

Who they serve: DTC brands in competitive verticals.

Stand-out features: Strong focus on analytics-driven media buying and optimization.

9. TheeCommerce¶

Best for: Shopify and BigCommerce optimization, including marketing and development.

Who they serve: Ecommerce merchants looking to scale on major platforms.

Stand-out features: Combines technical ecommerce expertise with marketing strategy for end-to-end growth.

10. Arctic Grey¶

Best for: Paid media, CRO, and performance marketing for ecommerce brands.

Who they serve: Mid-market DTC and omnichannel retailers focused on scalable growth.

Stand-out features: Data-driven approach that merges ad strategy, conversion optimization, and analytics insights.

11. Oddit¶

Best for: Design and brand, CRO, and product strategy services.

Who they serve: DTC brands targeting younger, trend-conscious audiences.

Stand-out features: Known for innovative campaigns that blend paid media, influencer partnerships, and social engagement.

12. Tinuiti¶

Best for: Retail media, marketplace management, and multi-channel activation.

Who they serve: Brands based in retail networks and digital marketplaces that need cross-platform coverage.

Stand-out features: Large-scale retail media experience and cross-channel planning.

13. Common Thread Collective¶

Best for: Scaling DTC with paid social and search ads.

Who they serve: DTC brands, often in the ~$10M–$100M range.

Stand-out features: Strong creative production and full-funnel growth planning.

14. Hawke Media¶

Best for: Modular, a-la-carte growth services for DTC brands.

Who they serve: Mix of startups, mid-market brands, and established enterprises.

Stand-out features: Flexible resourcing across most marketing channels and some retail media.

15. MuteSix¶

Best for: Performance creative production and cross-channel support.

Who they serve: DTC brands that need combined creative and media support.

Stand-out features: Performance orientation with a strong creative engine.

16. Stryde¶

Best for: Content, SEO, and paid media growth for niche brands.

Who they serve: Emerging and mid-market retailers.

Stand-out features: Clean, practical ecommerce playbooks for content-led growth.

17. Finch¶

Best for: Full-funnel performance marketing with a focus on ROI

Who they serve: Ecommerce brands seeking scalable growth through integrated marketing strategies

Stand-out features: Offers data-driven marketing across paid, SEO, content, and CRO for measurable growth.

18. 1r Agency¶

Best for: Holistic ecommerce solutions combining design, development, and marketing

Who they serve: Innovative brands, namely in beauty, fashion, and lifestyle verticals

Stand-out features: Full-service approach that blends creative, tech, and strategy to power commerce growth.

Ecommerce Marketing: Specialist vs. Generalist vs. DIY¶

DIY saves fees in the short term, yet often slows growth in the long run. Digital marketing is a multifaceted discipline that requires tech integration, leading-edge familiarity with industry trends, and experience in data analysis. DIY teams usually lack experience in some or all of these fields, leading to slow or inconsistent results.

Generalists aim to serve any and every type of business, typically offering low prices by taking a simple approach that could apply to any model. Generalist marketers can be fine for early-stage businesses seeking minimal investment.

Strong ecommerce marketing demands expertise in social media, digital retail, and customer lifecycle management. Specialists are ideal for brands looking to take their growth to the next step.

Pick the model that works best for you and judge the results against real revenue.

Questions to Ask Before You Sign¶

• Which performance metrics will you own, and how do they connect to my profit?
• How does your team build repeat revenue over isolated purchases?
• What’s your testing cadence for paid ads?
• What’s your test plan—including hypotheses, sample sizes, and decision rules?
• How will you measure results and avoid double-counting between channels?

FAQs¶

Ecommerce comes with a lot of questions. Human has answers.

How much does an ecommerce marketing agency cost?¶

Budgets vary by scope and ad spend. Expect a monthly retainer, sometimes paired with performance or project fees. Get pricing upfront, and make sure it ties to clear outcomes and has a defined testing plan.

What’s the difference between a general digital agency and an ecommerce-first agency?¶

Ecommerce-first teams build around retail media, product feeds, on-site conversion, and lifecycle revenue. Generalists can do pieces of this puzzle, but they may miss cross-channel opportunities to drive profit.

Which KPIs matter most?¶

Performance indicators that tie directly to your revenue and growth goals are the most important. A few of our favorites include marketing efficiency ratio (MER), retention revenue, and blended return on ad spend (ROAS).

How do I compare agencies fairly?¶

Compare each agency across a level playing field. Ask each to present a plan for meeting your chosen performance indicators within a predetermined timeline. Consistency keeps comparisons honest.

The Bottom Line¶

The best ecommerce agency is the one that matches your business goals, communicates transparently, and compounds wins.

For example, Human begins with a comprehensive review of your business and marketing financials to build a customized plan. Then, we educate clients throughout the process and hold ourselves accountable to an ecommerce marketing scorecard. The scorecard is our way of showing you what’s working, what’s stuck, and where the opportunities are to grow your business revenue.

If that aligns with what you’re looking for, let’s talk!