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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJServices provided
See all 357 projectsSmartSites is a distinguished SEO and digital marketing agency that specializes in enhancing online visibility and improving website rankings through comprehensive search optimization strategies. The majority of their reviews—approximately 95%—highlight their expertise in SEO services, digital visibility enhancement, and project management, praising their timely communication and significant improvements in website traffic and SERP optimization. Clients consistently commend SmartSites for their professionalism and responsiveness, with particular acclaim for their ability to deliver results-driven SEO and search engine marketing services.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Richmond, Australia
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Located in Richmond, Australia, nimbl Digital is a small SEO agency. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Spring, TX
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SEO agency SEO Web Design Houston is located in Spring, Texas. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Small SEO services firm 10X Plus Media, is headquartered in Montreal, Canada. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Westminster, CO
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Lift Conversions is a PPC company. They focus on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization and were established in 2014.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Houston, TX
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White Hat Ops is a Houston, Texas-based SEO services firm. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Broussard, LA
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Kalaco Solutions LLC is a SEO company launched in 2015. The small team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Sydney, Australia
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Havoc Digital is a SEO services firm launched in 2012. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9渋谷区, Japan
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Krows Digital is a PPC company. Their small team of employees is headquartered in 渋谷区, Japan. Their team provides Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Worcester, MA
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Digital Sapien Interactive is a SEO company headquartered in Worcester, Massachusetts. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Coeur d'Alene, ID
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Located in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, Giant Donut Marketing is a small pay per click company. The team focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Brantford, Canada
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Local Leverage SEO is a SEO agency. Their small team is located in Brantford, Canada. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
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Nanato Media is a PPC agency based in Austin, Texas. They focus on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization and were launched in 2018.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Local Spark Marketing is a SEO company launched in 2017. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design and is located in San Diego, California.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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Epoch Digital is a small Denver, Colorado-based SEO agency. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Lausanne, Switzerland
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Launched in 2016, Adineo is a small Lausanne, Switzerland-based PPC agency. Their team offers Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Post Falls, ID
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Victory Alliance Marketing is a SEO company. Their small team is based in Post Falls, Idaho. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Stony Stratford, England
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SEO services firm Fracas Digital is headquartered in Stony Stratford, England. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Bodo, Norway
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Headquartered in Bodo, Norway, Mikalsen Utvikling is a small SEO company. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Houston, TX
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Oryx Cloud is a small pay per click company in Houston, Texas. Their services include Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Double Bay, Australia
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Small SEO services firm Dtek Digital, is based in Double Bay, Australia. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Salaspils, Latvia
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MarketMeNow is a SEO company. They were founded in 2018, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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Seoboast is a SEO agency. The small Dubai, United Arab Emirates-based team provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing. The firm was established in 2020.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Shrewsbury, England
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Launched in 2022, GrowRoom, a small SEO agency, is based in Shrewsbury, England. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Smart Marketers, a SEO services firm, offer Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click. They were established in 2022.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Kielce, Poland
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SEMLife. Search Engine Marketing is a small Kielce, Poland-based SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Upraise, a SEO company, provides Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy. The company is located in London, England and Alexandria, Egypt.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9
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Mitora Marketing is a pay per click company. In Melbourne, Australia, the team focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Hertford, England
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Launched in 2021, Marketing Mouse is a small SEO company. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Neo Psichiko, Greece
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Digilex is a SEO company founded in 2021. The company offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Hitchin, England
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FATGURU LTD is a SEO agency. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and are based in Hitchin, England.
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SEO agency T and T Web Design was launched in 2005. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Kozhikode, India
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Greenlemon Digital Solutions, a SEO services firm, was founded in 1999. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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SeoEaze is a SEO company. The small Noida, India-based team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing. The company was founded in 2009.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Vancouver, Canada
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Soulpepper is a pay per click agency. They were founded in 1998 and provide Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Noida, India
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Itech Fast Web Solution, a SEO services firm, is based in Noida, India. Founded in 2015, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Denver, CO
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ContextWest B2B Marketing Agency is a SEO company. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were founded in 2013. The agency is located in Denver, Colorado.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Bhatpara, India
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Dakshraj Enterprise is a SEO agency. Launched in 2006, their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Pune, India
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Saletify Marketing | Digital Marketing Agency in Pune (SEO & SEM Company) is a SEO agency launched in 2015. The company offers Search Engine Optimization and UX/UI Design, and is small.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Charlotte, NC
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Digimatiq Marketing, Inc is a SEO services firm established in 2014. The firm provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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SEO Rank Up specializes in SEO and Search Engine Marketing, focusing on improving website ranking and online visibility. Reviews highlight their expertise, professionalism, and effective communication, resulting in measurable outcomes such as increased leads and site traffic. Clients appreciate their diligent approach and thorough follow-through, contributing to a smooth project experience.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Boston, MA
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Websource specializes in rebuilding websites, incorporating special conditions, and extensive coding. The reviews highlight their professionalism, excellent communication, and high skill levels, leading to brilliant outcomes. Clients are highly satisfied with their work, noting no areas for improvement.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Cherkasy, Ukraine
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ProfiCRM-UA is a SEO services firm. Their small team of employees is in Cherkasy, Ukraine and Salou, Spain. Their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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Click Traces LLC is a SEO agency. The Austin, Texas-based firm was founded in 2021. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Holland, MI
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Marketing Strategy company Madroit Marketing was founded in 2016. The agency focuses on Marketing Strategy and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Surat, India
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PPC company Qik IT Solution was established in 2014. The team offers Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerWesterville, OH
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Founded in 2020, Protection Advertising LLC is a PPC agency. The firm specializes in Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerRuthvoes, England
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Amanda White Digital is a SEO company. Located in Ruthvoes, England, their small team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click. The agency was founded in 2019.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Delhi, India
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Delicious Web Pvt Ltd is a SEO services firm established in 2014. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Singapore
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PCL Technologies Pvt Ltd is a midsize SEO agency. Founded in 2000, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Pune, India
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Widefy, a PPC company, is based in Pune, India. Their services include Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Arlington Heights, IL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Diego, CA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Marion, IL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJ
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Copley, OH
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Bel Air, MD
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Costa Mesa, CA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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35.8/40.019.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Colorado Springs, CO
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249San Antonio, TX
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249L'viv, Ukraine
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Hoffman Estates, IL
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Pearland, TX
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35.2/40.019.8/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Calgary, Canada
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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34.9/40.020/20 Reviews9/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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34.7/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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34.7/40.020/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience5.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Tampa, FL
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$10,000+Undisclosed250 - 999New York, NY
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Dnipro, Ukraine
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34/40.019.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Richmond, Australia
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Odesa, Ukraine
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33.9/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Lehi, UT
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Boca Raton, FL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Odesa, Ukraine
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49South Jordan, UT
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33.7/40.018/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience5.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
65% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click10% Other
Top Search Engine Marketing (SEM) Agencies
An SEM company plans, launches, and manages paid search campaigns on platforms such as Google Ads, Microsoft Advertising, and Amazon. Their specialists research high-value keywords, write ad copy, set up audience targeting, adjust bids in real time, and run A/B tests to maximize return on ad spend (ROAS). They also track conversions, deliver performance reports, and provide strategic recommendations that align with your wider digital marketing objectives.
Most agencies deliver an end-to-end suite that can include:
- Keyword research & competitive analysis
- Campaign setup (Search, Shopping, Display, YouTube)
- Bid management and budget pacing
- Ad copywriting and creative testing
- Landing-page optimization
- Remarketing and audience segmentation
- Conversion tracking and analytics integration
Some firms also bundle complementary channels, such as programmatic display or social PPC, to create a unified digital marketing strategy.
SEM engagements usually fall between $3,000–$20,000 per month, but pricing scales with ad spend, account complexity, and service level. Smaller businesses might work with an agency on a management-fee model (e.g., 10%–20% of monthly media spend), while enterprises often negotiate flat retainers or performance-based contracts. Always ask for a clear breakdown of management fees versus ad budget before signing.
Start by defining your KPIs, such as lead volume, e-commerce revenue, or customer acquisition cost. Then:
- Review case studies in your industry.
- Check Clutch client reviews for transparency, communication, and results.
- Compare pricing models (percentage of spend, flat fee, or hybrid).
- Request a campaign audit or strategic roadmap to gauge expertise.
Selecting a partner whose reporting cadence and collaboration style match your internal workflow will set the engagement up for success.
- “Guaranteed #1 ranking” claims (ad position depends on auction dynamics).
- Lack of access to the ad account or data ownership.
- Vague reporting that focuses on clicks instead of revenue-driven metrics.
- One-size-fits-all strategies with minimal keyword research.
- Slow or inconsistent communication during the sales process.
- How will you structure our campaigns and why?
- Which metrics will you report on weekly and monthly?
- What tools or automations do you use for bid management?
- Can you share a recent success story in a similar industry or budget range?
- Who will be my day-to-day point of contact, and how many accounts do they manage?
- How do you coordinate SEM with SEO and other digital marketing channels?
Agencies bring platform certifications, cross-account data, and advanced tools that small teams can’t always justify purchasing. Their experience shortens the testing cycle, reduces wasted spend, and frees internal staff to focus on broader marketing initiatives.
Freelancers are ideal for limited budgets or project-based needs. Agencies, however, provide a multidisciplinary team including strategists, copywriters, designers, and analysts that can scale campaigns quickly and cover absences without interrupting performance.