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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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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Ahmedabad, India
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Tripled Marketing is a SEO services firm. They were launched in 2020, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Edinburgh, Scotland
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Aurora Web Agency is a pay per click agency. Founded in 2013, the team specializes in Pay Per Click and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Edgbaston, England
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Seven C Digital, a SEO agency, was launched in 2021. They focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Delhi, India
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VRankUp - Digital Marketing Agency is a SEO services firm established in 2021. Their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9New Delhi, India
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Ybratemedia is a SEO company. They are based in New Delhi, India, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Kolkata, India
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In Kolkata, India, DOT SKALE is a small PPC company. Their services include Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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DigiBoulevards is a SEO services firm. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing and is located in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India.
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Launched in 2021, Loop 10 is a small web design agency. Their services include Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Agoura Hills, CA
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Web Digital USA, a social media marketing agency, was established in 2022. The agency provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Singapore, Singapore
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Raydn is a SEO agency. Their small team is based in Singapore, Singapore and specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy. The firm was established in 2022.
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Media Nerds is a pay per click company. The agency is in Athina, Greece. Their services include Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Zrenjanin, Serbia
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Zeus Digital, a PPC agency, is in Zrenjanin, Serbia and Novi Sad, Serbia. They provide Pay Per Click and Ecommerce Marketing and were established in 2021.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Alpharetta, GA
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Glow My Biz is a social media marketing company. Located in Alpharetta, Georgia, the agency was launched in 2007. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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Digitalifly is a SEO agency. The team is located in Ahmedabad, India, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9
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Established in 2022, Powered For You Marketing is a social media marketing agency. The small team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Launched in 2015, MTTS - Move To Technical SEO is a small SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Naperville, IL
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SEO Marketing by Brandon Craighead is a SEO services firm. They were founded in 2018, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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SEO company Raza Technologies was launched in 2018. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Lookinger IT Solutions, a SEO company, was founded in 2019. The small team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Charlestown, RI
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Rhode Media is a SEO company founded in 2023. The small team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Leeds, England
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Neon Grid Ltd is a pay per click agency. Headquartered in Leeds, England and Boynton Beach, Florida, the agency offers Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Ridgefield, WA
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Volume11 is a small SEO services firm headquartered in Ridgefield, Washington. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Orlando, FL
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Established in 2007, Roundbox Creative is a small Digital Strategy company. Their team offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Mississauga, Canada
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SEO company 4th Line Marketing is based in Mississauga, Canada. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were launched in 2020.
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MarketingBuckle offers digital marketing services, with a strong focus on Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and enhancing online visibility and website ranking. Reviews highlight their tailored strategies, commitment to results, and exceptional project management. Clients appreciate their ability to boost engagement and conversion rates, though they suggest more detailed analytics could enhance campaign performance.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerLos Angeles, CA
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1993 Designs is a web design company located in Los Angeles, California. They provide Web Design and Pay Per Click and were established in 2020.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Sydney, Australia
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Quinn Marketing, a SEO company, was launched in 2009. The small team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Ottawa, Canada
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WEBSHARK, a web design company, is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada and Ottawa, Canada. Their services include Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Aberdeen, Scotland
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Red Evolution, a Digital Strategy company, was established in 2003. In Aberdeen, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland, the team focuses on Digital Strategy and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Interactiv Digital Agency, a pay per click company, was established in 2016. The firm offers Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Rabat, Morocco
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Masterlys is a small Rabat, Morocco-based SEO services firm. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Bengaluru, India
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Invincible Lion, a small Other Digital Marketing company, is based in Bengaluru, India. The team offers Other Digital Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Barangaroo, Australia
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Social media marketing firm New Online Road was launched in 2019. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and is in Barangaroo, Australia.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Gurugram, India
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Digister Marketing Solution Pvt Ltd is a SEO services firm founded in 2022. In Gurugram, India and Leverkusen, Germany, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Located in London, England, MECHANYSM is a media planning and buying company. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Karachi, Pakistan
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See all 1 projectsMirza Muhammad Zeeshan offers services in Web Development, Search Engine Optimization, and Content Management, focusing on enhancing website ranking and online visibility. Overall, reviews highlight their exceptional vision, precise milestone management, and strong client understanding, reflecting high satisfaction with their results and work ethic.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Located in Sheridan, Wyoming, QUICKSOL LLC is a SEO agency. Established in 2015, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9White Plains, NY
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SEO services firm Pillar Digital Marketing Agency was founded in 2017. The small team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerGinsheim-Gustavsburg, Germany
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Top-Online-Position SEO Agency, a small SEO company, is based in Ginsheim-Gustavsburg, Germany. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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See all 1 projectsDigital Mambas offers digital marketing services, including pay-per-click (PPC) and social media campaigns. The reviews highlight their impressive responsiveness, attention to detail, and quality results, notably increasing lead volume by 300%. Feedback consistently praises their effective communication and timely project completion, positioning Digital Mambas as a reliable and results-driven partner.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999São Paulo, Brazil
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Cadastra is a Digital Strategy company. They are headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil and Porto Alegre, Brazil, and their services include Digital Strategy and Business Consulting.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Thetford Mines, Canada
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TactikMedia, a small web design agency, is in Thetford Mines, Canada. The team focuses on Web Design and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Frisco, TX
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Small SEO services firm BlueMatrix Media, is located in Frisco, Texas. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Burlington, VT
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Propeller Media Works is a web design agency in Burlington, Vermont. The team offers Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Balaclava, Australia
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Digital Brahmans is a SEO services firm located in Balaclava, Australia and Gurugram, India. Launched in 2014, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Conversion Optimization.
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SEO Karachi, a SEO agency, was established in 2026. The firm offers Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Barracuda Digital is a SEO services firm. Based in London, England, their small team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click. The agency was established in 2000.
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Established in 2021, Ambitive Digitalagentur is a small Digital Strategy company in Erfurt, Germany and Gotha, Germany. Their team offers Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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The Weird Company, an e-commerce development firm, was established in 2018. The small team provides E-Commerce Development and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Port Moody, Canada
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Launched in 2015, Crowd Marketing Ltd. Is a small Port Moody, Canada-based SEO services firm. Their team offers 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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35.8/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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$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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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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$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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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.