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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJServices provided
50% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click10% Advertising +1 service10% Social Media MarketingSee 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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SmartSites is consistently regarded as a trustworthy partner by clients, who highlight their reliability and professionalism. Feedback indicates that SmartSites maintains open communication and promptly addresses client needs, fostering strong collaborative relationships. Clients express confidence in SmartSites’ capabilities, with one noting they 'trust them 100%.' Another emphasized their ability to deliver on promises, stating they have not experienced the common pitfalls seen with other vendors. Overall, the sentiment reflects a high degree of trust in SmartSites' expertise.-
SEO & PPC for Industrial Supply Company
5.0 Aug 28, 2024Smartsites was incredibly strong from the start. Our onboarding introduced us to our Senior PPC Analyst who has been consistent with us throughout. Anthony has been prompt in his responses to us and will work with his other team members to find solutions for our proposed changes. Any questions we have are addressed quickly and with complete professionalism. I trust that we are making the right decision with any campaign management changes with him in charge.
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PPC Services for Automotive Parts Company
5.0 Nov 9, 2022Rich is extremely responsive to my every request, which can be a lot sometimes. He leaves no stone unturned when it comes to advertising for our business and keeps me very informed on any updates in a timely fashion. The working relationship between myself and my analyst, Rich, could not be a better match. I know he's great at his job and I never question his insight or recommendations. They're absolutely great at what they do and I trust them 100%!
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Web Dev & SEO Services for Automotive Parts Retailer
5.0 Oct 24, 2022The most impressive thing about SmartSites is their ability to actually do what they say and do it very well. We worked with other website development companies in the past who would promise all these great things, but would never follow through. However, in the first month of working with SmartSites we saw their attention to detail, how they would quickly respond to our questions, and how they would actually complete the tasks effectively. In today's day and age, it is quite difficult to find a company that is reliable and trustworthy. But with SmartSites, you definitely get that and much more.
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Google Ads Campaigns for Superfood Company
5.0 Aug 30, 2022SmartSites delivered results for us in getting traffic to our site and conversions. They are very easy to work with and up front with everything. Whenever we had questions or concerns about the campaigns or the plan of action, they were quick to respond. We would highly recommend them...they are reliable, trustworthy, knowledgeable, and they deliver real results. Anthony in particular is a pleasure to work with.
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Digital Marketing & Advertising for Homeschool Provider
5.0 Oct 7, 2021SmartSites is a responsive and accommodating team — we’re not marketing experts, but they take their time in helping us understand every step of the process and simplifying complex marketing terms. Their level of commitment helps assure us where our money is going. We’re most impressed with their communication skills — it gives us enough confidence to put our trust in their team’s work.
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Clients have consistently praised SmartSites for delivering excellent value for money, with many noting significant improvements in ROI and lead generation. For instance, one client reported a 25x ROI on ad spend, while another highlighted a 40% increase in business following their engagement. Overall, feedback reflects satisfaction with the company's pricing structure and the quality of services provided, often stating that SmartSites exceeds expectations in responsiveness and project management.Was this helpful?
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Telšiai, Lithuania
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20% Search Engine Optimization50% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +1 service10% Email MarketingEstablished in 2019, Eta Media is a small Telšiai, Lithuania-based PPC agency. Their services include Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Mississauga, Canada
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35% Search Engine Optimization35% Pay Per Click15% Conversion Optimization +1 service15% Digital StrategyThe Search Architects is a SEO services firm established in 2020. The agency provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click, and is small.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Purnia, India
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50% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +1 service10% Web DevelopmentDigital India Business is a SEO company. Their small team is located in Purnia, India. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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30% Search Engine Optimization40% Pay Per Click10% Content Marketing +2 services10% Digital Strategy10% Social Media MarketingDigitalDiamond, a pay per click company, was established in 2019. The firm provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Penzance, England
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30% Search Engine Optimization40% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +1 service10% Conversion OptimizationTarget Agency is a pay per click agency established in 2019. The team focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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50% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Web Design +1 service10% Conversion OptimizationUpsell Asia Pte Ltd (Digital Marketing), a SEO agency, focus on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click. They were founded in 2020.
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45% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +1 service10% Conversion OptimizationDubai SEO Services is a SEO agency. Established in 2020, the agency is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Northcote, Australia
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30% Search Engine Optimization40% Pay Per Click15% Web Design +2 services10% Low/No Code Development5% Digital StrategyDanielog - SEO & PPC Consultant and Web Design is a Northcote, Australia-based pay per click company. The team focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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60% Search Engine Optimization20% Social Media Marketing10% Other Digital Marketing +1 service10% Pay Per ClickFounded in 2022, Good Theory Media is a small Portland, Oregon-based SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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50% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Pay Per Click +1 service10% Marketing StrategySEMLinq is a SEO company. Founded in 2017, their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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35% Search Engine Optimization35% Pay Per Click30% Social Media MarketingHemnet Hub, a SEO services firm, is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were launched in 2022.
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40% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click30% Social Media MarketingSmall SEO services firm BharatSEO, is headquartered in GHAZIABAD, India. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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30% Search Engine Optimization40% Pay Per Click15% Content Marketing +1 service15% Social Media MarketingIn Hyderabad, India, Dpanyaa is a PPC agency. They focus on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization and were established in 2022.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Jacksonville, FL
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30% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click10% Conversion Optimization +3 services10% Market Research10% Marketing Strategy10% Media Planning & BuyingPageOnePlease.com is a Jacksonville, Florida-based pay per click company. Launched in 2012, the team provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49New Delhi, India
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30% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click20% Content Marketing +1 service20% Social Media MarketingDigital Mascot is a PPC agency in New Delhi, India. Launched in 2016, the team provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Vadodara, India
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30% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click10% Content Marketing +3 services10% Direct Marketing10% Mobile & App Marketing10% Social Media MarketingSavya Software is a pay per click company. Their team is in Vadodara, India and offers Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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30% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +1 service20% Video ProductionMahalo Consulting is a pay per click agency. Their small team is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Gurugram, India
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30% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click10% Content Marketing +3 services10% Conversion Optimization10% Digital Strategy10% Social Media MarketingSEO Rank 360 is a PPC company launched in 2018. The team provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dhaka, Bangladesh
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40% Search Engine Optimization40% Social Media Marketing20% Pay Per ClickDigital Zug is a SEO services firm. Based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, the firm was established in 2019. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Bhubaneswar, India
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50% Search Engine Optimization20% Social Media Marketing10% Content Marketing +2 services10% Digital Strategy10% Pay Per ClickSEO company IntelCorp Solutions is located in Bhubaneswar, India and Long Beach, New York. Launched in 2016, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Gurugram, India
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40% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Web Design +3 services10% Social Media Marketing5% Content Marketing5% Email MarketingWebplause Technology is a SEO services firm founded in 2021. Based in Gurugram, India, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Bend, OR
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50% Search Engine Optimization25% Web Design15% Graphic Design +1 service10% Pay Per ClickEstablished in 2019, OR Local Marketing, LLC is a SEO services firm. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Jaipur, India
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35% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click15% Ecommerce Marketing +3 services10% Digital Strategy10% Other Digital Marketing5% Content MarketingJaipur SEO Company is a SEO company. They are located in Jaipur, India and have small team. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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50% Search Engine Optimization10% Digital Strategy10% Direct Marketing +4 services10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing5% Advertising5% Email MarketingFound 1st, a SEO agency, is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and London, England. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Direct Marketing and were launched in 2012.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49South Yarra, Australia
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20% Search Engine Optimization40% Pay Per Click40% Social Media MarketingBlue Sense Digital, a social media marketing agency, is in South Yarra, Australia. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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35% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +1 service20% Web DesignINFLUX is a SEO company. The team is headquartered in Lahore, Pakistan, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Pinetown, South Africa
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30% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click30% Social Media Marketing +2 services5% Web Design5% Web DevelopmentAC Brabys is a social media marketing firm. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and is headquartered in Pinetown, South Africa.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Brookline, MA
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34% Search Engine Optimization33% Pay Per Click33% Social Media MarketingLocated in Brookline, Massachusetts, Boston SEO Geeks is a SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Monterrey, Mexico
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30% Search Engine Optimization35% Pay Per Click35% Web DesignPay per click agency Pulso Digital focuses on Pay Per Click and Web Design. They are headquartered in Monterrey, Mexico.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerPennsauken Township, NJ
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50% Search Engine Optimization50% Pay Per ClickSEO company and pay per click agency SPARKS Design is located in Pennsauken Township, New Jersey. Launched in 2012, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Oakville, Canada
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30% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Web Development +2 services15% Mobile App Development15% Social Media MarketingImporiotech is a SEO services firm. The Oakville, Canada-based company was established in 2017. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerDubai, United Arab Emirates
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70% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per ClickSEO agency Ranked.ae is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Established in 2020, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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70% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per ClickDigi12 is a SEO services firm. Their team is headquartered in Pune, India and focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Karnal, India
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Branding25% Pay Per Click +1 service25% Social Media MarketingServe Vision is a branding company founded in 2020. The agency provides Branding and Social Media Marketing, and is midsize.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerBlackhall Colliery, England
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50% Search Engine Optimization50% Pay Per ClickSB Digital Marketing is a SEO services firm and pay per click company located in Blackhall Colliery, England. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click25% Social Media Marketing +1 service25% Web DevelopmentGAB B2B is a social media marketing firm. They were launched in 2019, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerMontréal, Canada
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50% Search Engine Optimization50% Pay Per ClickBerso is a SEO services firm and pay per click company. In Montréal, Canada, the agency was founded in 2021. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Negombo, Sri Lanka
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35% Search Engine Optimization15% Branding15% Pay Per Click +5 services15% Social Media Marketing5% Graphic Design5% UX/UI Design5% Web Design5% Web DevelopmentCreations Arena is a SEO services firm. The team is in Negombo, Sri Lanka, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Sleman, Indonesia
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35% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +2 services10% Web Design5% Content MarketingCreativism is a SEO services firm. They are located in Sleman, Indonesia and have small team. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
Read more$250 Best for early-stage SMBs validating SEO as a growth channel. 4 long-form articles per month, technical SEO baseline, monthly performance report. Ideal for low-competition niches and local Indonesian businesses. $350 Best for growth-stage SMBs and B2B service businesses. 8 long-form articles per month, on-page optimization, internal linking architecture, schema markup, monthly competitor analysis, conversion-path optimization. $500 Best for high-competition verticals and multi-location businesses. Unlimited article production (12+ pieces/month), comprehensive technical SEO, link-building campaigns, full competitor monitoring, dedicated strategist, bi-weekly strategy calls, integrated GA4/GSC dashboards.View PackagesCreativism SEO Retainer
Monthly SEO retainer for Indonesian and ASEAN businesses serious about organic growth. Includes technical SEO, content production, on-page optimization, internal linking architecture, schema markup, and monthly performance reporting via Ahrefs + Google Search Console. Choose the tier that matches your competitive intensity and content velocity needs.Was this helpful?
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Mere, England
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40% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Web Development +2 services10% Content Marketing10% Conversion OptimizationCarousel Projects, a small SEO services firm, is located in Mere, England. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Merrick, NY
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40% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Pay Per Click +3 services10% Web Design5% Conversion Optimization5% Email MarketingSlaterock Automation is a Wilmington, Delaware-based SEO services firm. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerRhosesmor, Wales
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70% Search Engine Optimization10% Digital Strategy10% Pay Per Click +1 service10% Social Media MarketingHDC Projects Digital Marketing is a SEO company. Founded in 2018, the firm is in Rhosesmor, Wales. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Nashik, India
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30% Search Engine Optimization30% Social Media Marketing10% Advertising +3 services10% Branding10% Digital Strategy10% Pay Per ClickeLuminous Digital Marketing offers services including SEO, Social Media Marketing (SMM), and pay-per-click (PPC). Customer reviews consistently highlight their proficiency in elevating online visibility and website ranking through effective search engine optimization. Moreover, eLuminous is praised for its client-centric approach, timely project management, and ability to deliver measurable success, making it a reliable partner for digital marketing needs.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Tampa, FL
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10% Search Engine Optimization15% E-Commerce Development15% Web Design +6 services10% Ecommerce Marketing10% Graphic Design10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% UX/UI Design10% Web DevelopmentSee all 1 projectsCentaur Interactive provides digital marketing solutions, including SEO and PPC services, aimed at enhancing online visibility and website ranking. Client feedback highlights their professional approach, efficient project management, and impressive results in driving potential customers through organic and paid ads. Notable themes include their transparency, timely delivery, and 24/7 support service.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Indianapolis, IN
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Web Design10% Digital Strategy +4 services10% Email Marketing10% Logo10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media MarketingWebified is an Indianapolis, Indiana-based SEO services firm. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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30% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click15% Content Marketing +3 services10% Conversion Optimization10% Digital Strategy10% Email MarketingVers Consultancy is a SEO company. Established in 2026, the firm provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Saint Paul, MN
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Branding20% Content Marketing +4 services20% Logo10% Pay Per Click5% Graphic Design5% Social Media MarketingBased in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Ingenuity Marketing Group, LLC is a branding agency. They focus on Branding and Content Marketing and were launched in 1992.
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15% Search Engine Optimization15% Advertising15% Content Marketing +5 services15% Social Media Marketing10% Accounting10% Pay Per Click10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentBlack & White Creative is a small Advertising company headquartered in Reedsville, West Virginia. Their services include Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9London, England
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20% Search Engine Optimization15% Branding15% Pay Per Click +4 services15% Public Relations15% Web Design10% Architectural Design10% Email MarketingCAE Business Solutions LTD specializes in website design, rebranding, and social media strategy. Feedback highlights their professionalism, excellent project management, and ability to deliver technically challenging projects. Clients appreciate their effective communication, flexibility, and impressive project outcomes, such as significant reductions in bounce rates and the creation of complex web functionalities.
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40% Search Engine Optimization20% Web Design15% Pay Per Click +4 services10% Ecommerce Marketing5% Digital Strategy5% Social Media Marketing5% Web DevelopmentFounded in 2020, Web Search Media is a small SEO services firm. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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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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$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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Calgary, Canada
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Tampa, FL
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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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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$10,000+Undisclosed250 - 999New York, NY
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34.1/40.019.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
15% Search Engine Optimization85% Pay Per Click -
$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
70% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click10% Other -
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Richmond, Australia
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34/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
70% Search Engine Optimization15% Pay Per Click15% Other -
$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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34/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
40% Search Engine Optimization45% Pay Per Click15% Other -
$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
60% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click10% Other -
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Lehi, UT
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33.8/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
75% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click -
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Boca Raton, FL
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34.5/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
60% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Other -
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Odesa, Ukraine
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33.7/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
40% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click30% Other -
$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.
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