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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.
120 of 136 Search Engine Optimization reviews are 5 stars5 new reviews for Search Engine Optimization in past 6 months$50,000 – $199,999 avg. project costRead 136 ReviewsSearch Engine Optimization PROJECT HIGHLIGHT
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5.0 — SmartSites provides SEO and web development services for a hospitality and architectural design firm. The team is also responsible for competitor research, keyword strategy, and technical auditing. Read moreWas this helpful?
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SmartSites has demonstrated expertise across multiple industries, including Insurance, Arts & Entertainment, Manufacturing, Financial Services, and eCommerce. Clients praised their effective PPC management, SEO strategies, and responsive communication, leading to measurable outcomes like increased traffic and conversion rates. Overall sentiment is highly positive, highlighting their professionalism and ability to adapt to client needs. Industries such as Hospitality, Automotive, and Retail also benefit from their services, making SmartSites a versatile choice for businesses seeking digital marketing solutions.
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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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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Pula, Croatia
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20% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click20% Digital Strategy +2 services20% Social Media Marketing10% Web DesignPay per click company Mijena focuses on Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy. They were launched in 2012.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +2 services20% UX/UI Design20% Web DesignEstablished in 2016, Fancy Creative Agency is a social media marketing company. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Fairview Park, OH
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35% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click15% Social Media Marketing +3 services10% Content Marketing10% Email Marketing10% Marketing StrategyHeadquartered in Fairview Park, Ohio, 216 Marketing is a SEO company. Launched in 2016, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9București, Romania
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25% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click25% Web Development +2 services15% Content Marketing5% Conversion OptimizationIn București, Romania, Digital Craft Agency is a PPC company. Founded in 2013, the team provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Ghaziabad, India
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18% Search Engine Optimization16% Pay Per Click14% Social Media Marketing +5 services12% Mobile & App Marketing10% Content Marketing10% Email Marketing10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentSEO company TrueMediaTech was established in 2015. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and is based in Ghaziabad, India.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Irvine, CA
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click25% Social Media Marketing +2 services15% Web Design10% Content MarketingVulcan Media Group is a PPC agency. Their small team is in Irvine, California. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Santa Fe, NM
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40% Search Engine Optimization20% Social Media Marketing10% Content Marketing +3 services10% Digital Strategy10% Email Marketing10% Pay Per ClickEmpowering Advertising provides comprehensive services including search engine optimization, social media marketing, and online reputation management. Overall feedback highlights their professionalism, responsiveness, and effectiveness in delivering quick results, as clients reported significant outcomes within a short timeframe.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Tampa, FL
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15% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click25% Digital Strategy +2 services15% Email Marketing15% Social Media MarketingLaunched in 2020, DIGINUOVO is a pay per click agency. Their team offers Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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30% Search Engine Optimization20% Social Media Marketing15% Pay Per Click +4 services15% Web Design10% Digital Strategy5% Graphic Design5% Video ProductionSee all 2 projectsMedia Saga Social SEO offers comprehensive services including SEO, social media management, website development and maintenance, ad setup, and content creation. Reviews highlight their dedication to improving online visibility and website rankings. Clients appreciate their commitment to delivering results, even with limited budgets, and have seen notable growth in revenue and client base.
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click25% Social Media Marketing +1 service25% Web DevelopmentThe Search Equation, a small social media marketing company, is headquartered in Swindon, England. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Meerut, India
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30% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing10% Digital Strategy +4 services10% Email Marketing10% Mobile & App Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media MarketingNamaste Technology, a SEO agency, is in Meerut, India and Ghaziabad, India. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49London, England
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click25% Web Design +2 services15% Graphic Design10% Digital StrategyProbit Media, a PPC company, is headquartered in London, England. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49New Delhi, India
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Digital Strategy25% Pay Per Click +1 service25% Social Media MarketingDigi Media Hub is a Digital Strategy company. The New Delhi, India-based firm was founded in 2017. Their team focuses on Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click25% Social Media Marketing +1 service25% Web DevelopmentPhrase Crew is a PPC company. Based in Miami, Florida, the agency was founded in 2009. Their team focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Patna, India
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Email Marketing25% Pay Per Click +1 service25% Social Media MarketingTrendyourway is an Email Marketing company located in Patna, India. Founded in 2016, the team offers Email Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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40% Search Engine Optimization20% Social Media Marketing20% Web Development +3 services10% Pay Per Click5% Logo5% Mobile App DevelopmentHeadquartered in Jaipur, India, All Rounder Babaji is a SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Tacoma, WA
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Digital Strategy25% Pay Per Click +1 service25% Social Media MarketingROI Firm is a Digital Strategy company. Their small team is in Tacoma, Washington and provides Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click. The firm was established in 1997.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Noida, India
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click15% E-Commerce Development +3 services15% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentE2webservices is a Noida, India-based pay per click company. Launched in 2005, the team focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Jacksonville, FL
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click25% Web Design +2 services15% Digital Strategy10% Social Media MarketingKris Chislett Design is a SEO services firm launched in 2007. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and is based in Jacksonville, Florida.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Indore, India
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30% Search Engine Optimization30% Social Media Marketing20% Pay Per Click +1 service20% Web DevelopmentDigital Agency 247, a SEO company, is headquartered in Indore, India. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49New Delhi, India
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click25% Social Media Marketing +7 services10% Web Design5% Content Marketing5% E-Commerce Development2% UX/UI Design1% Digital Strategy1% Graphic Design1% Other Digital MarketingPay per click company Hitrotech is in New Delhi, India. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Temperley, Argentina
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30% Search Engine Optimization25% Digital Strategy20% Pay Per Click +5 services15% Conversion Optimization5% Email Marketing3% Web Design1% Affiliate Marketing1% Other Digital MarketingPV Marketing Digital | Agencia SEO & SEM is a SEO services firm launched in 2009. Based in Temperley, Argentina, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Bah, India
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30% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +3 services10% Content Marketing10% Digital Strategy10% Email MarketingHP Digital Marketing Hub is a small SEO company in Bah, India. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Faisalabad, Pakistan
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% E-Commerce Development25% Pay Per Click +1 service25% Web DevelopmentMSG IT Solutions is an e-commerce development firm. The Faisalabad, Pakistan-based company was founded in 2016. Their team focuses on E-Commerce Development and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click20% Ecommerce Marketing +7 services10% Web Development5% Content Marketing5% Web Design4% Custom Software Development2% API Development2% Conversion Optimization2% Social Media MarketingIn Boulder, Colorado and Boulder, Colorado, Fecto Digital LLC is a SEO services firm. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were launched in 2017.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bhubaneswar, India
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Content Marketing25% Pay Per Click +1 service25% Social Media MarketingIdeal SEO Hub is a Content Marketing company founded in 2005. Their team specializes in Content Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Ludhiana, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click10% Content Marketing +4 services10% Conversion Optimization10% Digital Strategy10% Email Marketing10% Other Digital MarketingWebline Nexgen Services Pvt Ltd is a pay per click agency. Their small team of employees is headquartered in Ludhiana, India. Their team offers Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Islamabad, Pakistan
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Content Marketing25% Mobile & App Marketing +1 service25% Pay Per ClickContent Marketing company Pixolation was established in 2018. The agency provides Content Marketing and Mobile & App Marketing, and is small.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Clearwater, FL
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20% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click25% Web Design +2 services15% Conversion Optimization10% Social Media MarketingEden Ads is a pay per click company. The small Clearwater, Florida-based team provides Pay Per Click and Web Design. The agency was launched in 2020.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Kozhikode, India
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click25% Social Media Marketing +12 services14% Graphic Design1% Content Marketing1% Conversion Optimization1% Digital Strategy1% Email Marketing1% Logo1% Mobile & App Marketing1% Packaging Design1% Print Design1% Product Design1% UX/UI Design1% Web DesignMirakki designs, a social media marketing agency, is headquartered in Kozhikode, India. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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30% Search Engine Optimization20% Other Digital Marketing20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing10% Digital StrategySEO agency Searchaholiks offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing. They were launched in 2020.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Wolverhampton, England
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30% Search Engine Optimization30% Web Design20% Pay Per Click +2 services10% Digital Strategy10% Social Media MarketingConverrt Ltd is a Wolverhampton, England-based SEO services firm. Established in 2021, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Dhaka, Bangladesh
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40% Search Engine Optimization30% Social Media Marketing10% Graphic Design +2 services10% Pay Per Click10% Web DesignSEO agency InDisPro - Digital Agency focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing. They are in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49San Antonio, TX
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15% Search Engine Optimization35% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +2 services15% Ecommerce Marketing15% Marketing StrategyPay per click company Per4mance Guru (Digital Marketing Agency) was established in 2019. In San Antonio, Texas and New Delhi, India, the team focuses on Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Hyderabad, India
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click20% Graphic Design +2 services15% Social Media Marketing15% UX/UI DesignAptsol4u, a SEO company, was founded in 2021. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and is headquartered in Hyderabad, India.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Croydon, England
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Other Digital Marketing25% Pay Per Click +1 service25% Social Media MarketingDealer Buzz is a social media marketing company. Their small team is located in Croydon, England. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Bhubaneswar, India
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Digital Strategy25% Pay Per Click +1 service25% Social Media MarketingMB Infosoft, a Digital Strategy company, was launched in 2019. They provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Kharkiv, Ukraine
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10% Search Engine Optimization40% Pay Per Click25% Social Media Marketing +2 services20% Other Digital Marketing5% Web DevelopmentBlack White Team is a PPC agency located in Kharkiv, Ukraine. Their services include Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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30% Search Engine Optimization20% Other Digital Marketing20% Pay Per Click +3 services10% Advertising10% Market Research10% Social Media MarketingAds sparks is a SEO company based in new york, New York. Launched in 2018, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Content Marketing25% Pay Per Click +1 service25% Social Media MarketingDigital Wires is a small Noida, India-based social media marketing firm. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Bogotá, Colombia
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40% Search Engine Optimization40% Web Development10% Pay Per Click +2 services5% Advertising5% Digital StrategyAgencia DATASEO is a SEO company. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Development and is in Bogotá, Colombia.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Digital Strategy25% Pay Per Click +1 service25% Social Media MarketingZeroTo1 is a Digital Strategy company. Founded in 2020, the team offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Gurugram, India
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35% Search Engine Optimization15% Pay Per Click10% Branding +4 services10% Content Marketing10% Digital Strategy10% Public Relations10% Social Media Marketing4 Doctor Marketing Agency, a SEO agency, is based in Gurugram, India. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were launched in 2009.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Advertising25% Ecommerce Marketing +1 service25% Pay Per ClickIn Austin, Texas, Uprisox LLC is an Advertising company. Founded in 2021, the team focuses on Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Kolkata, India
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Cloud Consulting & SI25% Pay Per Click +1 service25% Web DevelopmentSEO Craft India is a SEO company. Established in 2020, their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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25% Search Engine Optimization30% Web Design25% Pay Per Click +2 services10% Conversion Optimization10% Digital StrategyScope Digital offers web design and development services, focusing on creating modern, user-friendly websites optimized for SEO and mobile responsiveness. The overall feedback highlights their exceptional project management, clear communication, and attention to detail, resulting in increased website traffic, engagement, and customer satisfaction. Clients commend Scope Digital for their reliability and innovative approach.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Stretford, England
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40% Search Engine Optimization50% Ecommerce Marketing10% Pay Per ClickMy Team Limited is a Stretford, England-based Ecommerce Marketing company. They specialize in Ecommerce Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Kolkata, India
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30% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +4 services15% Content Marketing5% Digital Strategy5% Other Digital Marketing5% Video MarketingAll About Digital | Best Digital Marketing Agency in Kolkata, a SEO services firm, was founded in 2021. The small team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Nijmegen, Netherlands
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Conversion Optimization25% Pay Per Click +2 services15% Advertising10% Digital StrategyConversion Optimization company newskyagency is headquartered in Nijmegen, Netherlands. The team offers Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Noida, India
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Mobile App Development25% Pay Per Click +1 service25% Web DevelopmentMarketing Edges, a SEO company, was launched in 2017. The firm specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click, and is small.
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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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35.7/40.019.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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34.7/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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34.7/40.020/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience5.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999
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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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$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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$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.
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