Cleverly | #1 B2B Marketing Agency Reviews 1,135

UPDATE - March 18, 2026:
Following my initial review, CEO Nick Verity reached out directly to resolve the situation. He took accountability for the communication failures, informed me that the account manager responsible for the missed check-ins was let go, and helped settle the dispute. While the initial engagement did not work out, I appreciate leadership stepping in to make the financial side right.

Original Review:
What did I dislike about Cleverly? The "Bait and Switch" approach and broken promises. I paid a $2,500 "Implementation Fee" plus monthly retainers for a "Done-For-You" managed service, expecting expert strategists. Instead, my account manager dismissed my specific, high-value copy targeting C-Suite decision-makers. He pushed generic, high-volume "spray and pray" campaigns. When I demanded better targeting, I was told setting up specific campaigns was too much work for them.

The timeline of broken promises is extensive:

Oct/Nov 2025: Had to chase my account manager for promised weekly reports; received zero usable updates.

Dec 2025: CEO admitted the managed strategy wasn't working, promised a free month (January) on their Do-It-Yourself platform, and promised a "regroup".

Jan 2026: I was ignored for 19 days when requesting onboarding instructions, losing most of my "free" extension. The regroup never happened.

Feb 2026 to Present: Despite failing to onboard me, Cleverly resumed charging my credit card for a system I never launched.

Additionally, they show ongoing security negligence. I flagged a major vulnerability (default passwords), which was dismissed because they "haven't had an incident yet."

I wanted a strategic partner to handle high-stakes B2B outreach. Cleverly did not solve this problem. The result was nearly half a year of wasted time, zero clients, and a masterclass in poor customer service. I paid over $4,000 expecting B2B experts who should have known how to execute my strategy. Instead, they changed the approach midway, ignored me, and billed me for undelivered services. They are a volume shop designed to send spam, not a partner designed to generate revenue.

Reagan is very knowledgeable and has very sound advice and suggestions.

I found Cleverly after embarking on the journey of lead generation to help my company achieve better results. From the onboarding to the processes, Cleverly’s team made it really easy to manage. I was blown away by the connections and responses
they were able to deliver.

We used Cleverly for 4 months for outreach on the old email side and unfortunately it brought zero new business. The campaigns ran, but there were no meaningful results or qualified leads generated for us.

To be fair, I have not used their flagship LinkedIn service, so I can’t speak to that offering. My experience is limited specifically to the email outreach side.

Based on that experience alone, it didn’t deliver ROI for us.

They are very organized, buttoned up and extremely helpful and responsive. Their expertise is authentic and apparent as compared to other lead gen resources.

Cleverly provides a white glove client experience combined with a surgical approach to Sales Navigator and strategic, pragmatic account managers (Brittany Junkins I’m looking at you) sets it apart from the traditional “agency” model. They are a lead solutions provider

I really got a lot out of the calls. Better visuals to make the points she was making would have helped.

Alanna is terrific as key implementer of all that makes Cleverly's tools work ideally with my company's needs. She's deeply knowledgeable, a very quick study and has guided the process of connecting with individuals on LinkedIn that are good prospects leading to our fund-raising goals.

Great onboarding process and they definitely know their stuff

Great customer service. Bespoke for your needs.

Aside from a few glitches, this service has been excellent and has saved a lot of time. While my team probably could manage LinkedIn connection campaigns on our own, we'd be spending way more money on the staff time involved than we are spending on this service. It's really growing our network. While we have not closed any deals yet (normal for our industry where it can take a year to get from intro call to project launch), we have enough new leads in the pipeline that we are feeling very confident we will meet or exceed our goals for the year- all through relationships we would have never formed without cleverly. Appreciate the friendly staff and support as well. We've only given it four stars instead of 5 because sometimes the app is a little glitchy, and we did have one negative campaign experience- however it was immediately resolved to our satisfaction.

Professional, clear and to the point.

I’ve had a fantastic experience working with Cleverly, and especially with my sales expert, Abel. He is incredibly friendly, easy to work with, and always responsive. Abel has an amazing ability to pivot when needed and truly meets you where you are. Our calls are always productive and genuinely enjoyable - you can tell he is deeply invested in your success. It’s been such a pleasure working with him, and I couldn’t recommend him more highly.

Cleverly is great to work with. Through them I made 100's of connections. Alyssa was patient and always ready to answer questions or make changes when needed. I highly recommend her if you are seeking help with LinkedIn connections!

I’m sharing this review to help others set realistic expectations.
The company looks very legitimate at first, with a polished onboarding process and many positive reviews, which is why I signed up for a premium 6-month offer. However, a major issue is that once payment is completed, a significant part of the onboarding is spent explaining that you should not expect meaningful leads or results for several months, potentially close to the end of the contract. This was not clearly stated before signing.
After three months, I saw no tangible results and decided to disconnect the system from my LinkedIn. Given the cost, this felt uncomfortable and poorly aligned with outcomes. I later hired a freelancer for roughly half the price, with a simple rule: no leads, no payment. Since then, I receive 8 to 12 leads per month.
I don’t believe this is a scam, but the service feels too generic and lacks accountability. Reviews also seem to be requested very early, before results can realistically be evaluated. My advice is to ask very clearly, before signing, what results are expected during the contract period and how responsibility is handled if nothing happens.

Before you decide, I encourage you to read the Trustpilot reviews carefully. You’ll notice that while many clients comment on the onboarding, communication, and support, very few reviewers quantify real business outcomes — such as how many leads converted into revenue or how much turnover the service produced. That doesn’t mean results never happen, but it is notable and something to consider when setting expectations.

Cleverly is a platform for automated marketing outreach, but what makes this company special is that the staff listens and genuinely cares about clients' needs. This is a winning combination.

So far the experience has been top-notch. From the initial pre-sales conversation through onboarding and meeting my account manager, everything has been smooth, thoughtful, and well-organized. I’m excited to see what the team comes up with and how this performs.

Very concise and good insights to get more engagement

I have enjoyed working with Cleverly. They really put emphasis on delivering on all of your objectives. They spend time to work with you until it is exactly what you want and after that they focus on iteration to see what's working and not working and adjust accordingly.

I love how easy Cleverly makes it to meet my goals!