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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 has received positive feedback regarding its transparency in communication and project management. Clients have highlighted the company's proactive approach, with one noting 'complete transparency in billing' and another praising 'clear recommendations' and 'timely, organized' deliveries. The consistent provision of detailed reports and prompt responses to inquiries has been emphasized as a key strength, fostering a sense of trust and reliability. Overall, clients feel well-informed and confident in the project's progress through SmartSites' transparent practices.-
SEO & PPC Mgmt for Load Force Weighing Systems Manufacturer
5.0 May 21, 2024They are providing MUCH more as far as services go, specifically content writing, making website changes/blog posts as needed without having to go through our web developer, and providing PPC management with SEO for the same price we were previously paying for SEO alone. Complete transparency in billing. They provide a detailed breakdown on how all billable hours are used. Real-time viewing access (via ActiveCollab) to what is being done, by who, and communication with those individuals.
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PPC for Footwear Brand
5.0 Jan 17, 2023Zach is not only transparent about deliverables but also rarely misses a deadline. He's effective in communicating high level concepts and has high attention to detail. What makes SmartSites stand out to me is the transparent and open communication style and personal touch.
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SEO & Digital Marketing for Fishing Charter
5.0 Sep 15, 2021SmartSite’s professionalism and connectivity distinguish them from other providers. Getting ahold of them is never an issue and they are completely transparent with their methods, approaches, and progress. A lot of the SEO companies that we’ve worked with in the past were not so see-through, but SmartSites really keeps us up to date on everything.
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Web Dev & Digital Marketing for Wealth Consultation Service
5.0 May 6, 2021They make it easy with everything they are working on being very transparent. The number of reviews and companies they have worked with that gives them the edge. You never know what really works until you try but working with so many others they have a good idea of what works.
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PPC for Real Estate Loan Company
5.0 Aug 20, 2019I like the transparency and communication. At any point, I can hop on a call with Dylan, pull up a screen-share and go over any immediate requests. The workflow was very effective.
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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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60% Search Engine Optimization20% Corporate Training & Coaching20% Pay Per ClickNuaveu LLC, a SEO company, is headquartered in. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were founded in 2023.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerSaskatoon, Canada
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60% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click10% Ecommerce Marketing +1 service10% Social Media MarketingGeeta Singh- Digeetal Marketer is a SEO company launched in 2019. The firm offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click, and is small.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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30% Search Engine Optimization20% Social Media Marketing10% Content Marketing +5 services10% Ecommerce Marketing10% Email Marketing10% Pay Per Click5% UX/UI Design5% Web DesignBinary Experts LLC is a SEO services firm. They are based in Austin, Texas and have midsize team. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Rishikesh, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click15% Digital Strategy +6 services15% Web Development10% Social Media Marketing5% Branding5% Content Marketing5% Email Marketing5% Mobile App DevelopmentJain & Company, a midsize SEO services firm, is in Rishikesh, India. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Noida, India
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15% Search Engine Optimization15% Pay Per Click10% Content Marketing +6 services10% Email Marketing10% Graphic Design10% Mobile & App Marketing10% Mobile App Development10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DesignSee all 4 projectsBM Digital utilization LLP provides specialized services in Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and has been consistently praised for improving website rankings and online visibility. The reviews highlight the firm's attention to detail, effective project management, and timely communication. Clients commend the team's professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to deliver significant improvements in website traffic and keyword ranking within short periods.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancer
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30% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click20% Digital Strategy +1 service20% Social Media MarketingBgrowthNinja is a PPC company. They are located in Noida, India and have small team. They focus on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Wallan, Australia
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click15% Content Marketing +4 services15% Social Media Marketing10% Conversion Optimization10% Digital Strategy10% Email MarketingGigaGrowth Digital provides website development services and excels in communication and customer-centric approaches. Reviews highlight their ability to keep clients informed at every project stage and underscore their impressive commitment to client satisfaction. Overall, GigaGrowth Digital is commended for its professionalism and effective project execution.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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25% Search Engine Optimization20% Social Media Marketing15% Email Marketing +6 services15% Pay Per Click5% Branding5% Corporate Photography5% Event Marketing5% Sales Outsourcing5% Video ProductionInfinity Rayz offers a range of services including Search Engine Optimization, influencer marketing, and social media management. The reviews highlight their effective SEO strategies leading to increased organic traffic and improved website ranking, alongside positive stakeholder feedback and impressive project management. The dedication and competence of their young team further underscore their success in enhancing online visibility.
$300 Best for smaller businesses and local enterprises $768 Tailored for large-scale commercial sites $2,084 For large institutions, corporates, NGO, and govView PackagesSearch Engine Optimization services
Expert Search Engine Optimization (SEO) services, meticulously designed to boost your website's visibility and rankings on leading search engines. Through strategic optimization, we ensure that your business not only stands out but also thrives in the competitive digital landscape, driving targeted traffic and maximizing your online impact.Was this helpful?
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Miami Beach, FL
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25% Search Engine Optimization20% Conversion Optimization15% Digital Strategy +4 services10% Content Marketing10% Email Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media MarketingSEO agency Surgeons Advisor offers Search Engine Optimization and Conversion Optimization. They are located in Miami Beach, Florida.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Charleston, SC
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10% Search Engine Optimization40% Pay Per Click10% Content Marketing +4 services10% Conversion Optimization10% Digital Strategy10% Email Marketing10% Web DesignFounded in 2015, HookLead is a PPC company. The team provides Pay Per Click and Content Marketing.
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Undisclosed$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Gilbert, AZ
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20% Search Engine Optimization40% Content Marketing30% Pay Per Click +1 service10% Marketing StrategyContent Marketing company Webspand is in Gilbert, Arizona. The team focuses on Content Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Indianapolis, IN
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40% Search Engine Optimization15% Web Design10% Conversion Optimization +4 services10% Digital Strategy10% Marketing Strategy10% Pay Per Click5% Social Media MarketingFounded in 2004, Site Strategics is a SEO company. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design and is in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Cerdanyola del Vallès, Spain
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40% Search Engine Optimization50% Web Design10% Pay Per ClickWeb design company MarkeThink is in Cerdanyola del Vallès, Spain. Their services include Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Tucson, AZ
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30% Search Engine Optimization30% Web Design20% Content Marketing +1 service20% Pay Per ClickKodeak Digital Marketing Experts is a SEO company. Founded in 2013, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Content Marketing25% Digital Strategy +1 service25% Pay Per ClickRefreshWeb, a Digital Strategy company, was launched in 2002. The team offers Digital Strategy and Content Marketing and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Armadale, Australia
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click25% Social Media Marketing +1 service25% Web DesignLive SEO Service is a PPC agency. Located in Armadale, Australia, the agency provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Lake Mary, FL
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20% Search Engine Optimization40% Web Design30% Pay Per Click +1 service10% Digital StrategyData Driven Labs is a web design company. The team is in Lake Mary, Florida, and their services include Web Design and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Columbus, OH
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Digital Strategy25% Pay Per Click +1 service25% Social Media MarketingTwo Wheels Marketing LLC is a small Digital Strategy company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Their services include Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Jacksonville, FL
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click25% Social Media Marketing +2 services15% Web Design10% Email MarketingLaunched in 2016, First Element Inc. Is a small Jacksonville, Florida-based PPC company. Their team offers Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Englewood, CO
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click25% Social Media Marketing +1 service25% Web DesignThe Great Online, a social media marketing agency, is based in Englewood, Colorado. They provide Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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30% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Video Production +3 services10% Content Marketing10% UX/UI Design10% Web DesignAemorph is a SEO services firm launched in 2014. The company specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click, and is small.
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20% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click20% Branding +2 services20% Social Media Marketing10% Content MarketingMadToKnow is a PPC company. Their small team is based in Bangalore, India and provides Pay Per Click and Branding. The company was founded in 2013.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Orpington, England
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40% Search Engine Optimization20% Video Production20% Web Design +2 services10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media MarketingBlue Square Management is a SEO services firm established in 2010. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Keyport, NJ
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25% Search Engine Optimization50% Web Design25% Pay Per ClickJSMT Media is a web design agency. They focus on Web Design and Search Engine Optimization and were founded in 2014.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Barcelona, Spain
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Content Marketing25% Pay Per Click +1 service25% Web DesignGotoclient is a Barcelona, Spain-based Content Marketing company. Their services include Content Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Wilmington, NC
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click25% Web Design +1 service25% Web DevelopmentWordwrightWeb, a SEO services firm, was established in 1987. Headquartered in Wilmington, North Carolina, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Sofia, Bulgaria
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30% Search Engine Optimization40% Content Marketing20% Pay Per Click +1 service10% Social Media MarketingApollo Digital is a Content Marketing company. Established in 2018, their team offers Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Montréal, Canada
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click25% Social Media Marketing +1 service25% Web DesignPay per click company WebCie is located in Montréal, Canada. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sandpoint, ID
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40% Search Engine Optimization30% Social Media Marketing10% Pay Per Click +3 services10% Web Design5% Content Marketing5% Digital StrategyDentalROI is a Sandpoint, Idaho-based SEO company. Launched in 2014, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Stamford, CT
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30% Search Engine Optimization20% Digital Strategy20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing10% Web DesignOnline Biz Builders is a SEO services firm. Located in Stamford, Connecticut, the company offers Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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30% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Pay Per Click +3 services10% Ecommerce Marketing10% Other Digital Marketing10% Social Media MarketingSEO Company Austin, a SEO company, was established in 2013. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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30% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Web Development +3 services10% Content Marketing10% Conversion Optimization10% Digital StrategySEO Expert Adviser, a SEO company, was launched in 2014. The company provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click, and is small.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Ahmedabad, India
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30% Search Engine Optimization30% Other Digital Marketing20% Pay Per Click +1 service20% Social Media MarketingEstablished in 2013, Eminent InfoWeb LLP, a small SEO services firm, is headquartered in Ahmedabad, India. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Other Digital Marketing.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Willerby, England
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10% Search Engine Optimization25% Digital Strategy25% Pay Per Click +4 services10% Affiliate Marketing10% Content Marketing10% Social Media Marketing10% UX/UI DesignSummit is a Digital Strategy company. The firm is based in Willerby, England and London, England. Their services include Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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$100,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Bengaluru, India
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10% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click25% Web Design +2 services20% Digital Strategy20% Social Media MarketingPosition2 is a pay per click company. They are located in Santa Clara, California and Bengaluru, India, and their services include Pay Per Click and Web Design.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Mount Waverley, Australia
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15% Search Engine Optimization18% Web Design17% Pay Per Click +8 services10% Digital Strategy10% Social Media Marketing5% Architectural Design5% Branding5% Email Marketing5% Logo5% Marketing Strategy5% UX/UI DesignEstablished in 2018, BLANK THEORY is a small Mount Waverley, Australia-based web design company. Their services include Web Design and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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20% Search Engine Optimization50% Ecommerce Marketing10% Low/No Code Development +2 services10% Pay Per Click10% Web DesignSee all 1 projectsAGENTIE SEO PROFESIONALA WEBXTATIC is an SEO agency providing Website SEO Services, Search Optimization, and Digital Visibility Enhancement. However, 100% of their reviews report dissatisfaction, citing a lack of progress in organic search optimization, ineffective project management, and unmet contractual guarantees, resulting in no measurable improvement in website ranking or online visibility.
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AGENTIE SEO PRO has primarily operated within the eCommerce sector, specifically in the cosmetic products market. Feedback reveals a lack of success in achieving project objectives, with no improvement in SEO performance or measurable outcomes. Clients noted issues with project management transparency and accountability, leading to overall dissatisfaction. The provider's expertise appears limited in delivering promised results, indicating potential mismatch for clients seeking reliable SEO and Google Ads services in eCommerce.
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Clients express significant dissatisfaction with the overall cost and value for money provided by AGENTIE SEO PRO. One client noted that despite timely payments, there was no achievement of contractual guarantees, leading to a refusal of their refund request. The lack of measurable outcomes, transparency in reporting, and accountability were highlighted as critical failures, ultimately resulting in a negative sentiment regarding the company's pricing relative to the value delivered.Was this helpful?
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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25% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing15% Digital Strategy +4 services15% Social Media Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Web Development5% Email MarketingPoshnee Tech is a SEO agency. The team is based in Austin, Texas, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49New Delhi, India
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10% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing +10 services10% Web Design5% Advertising5% Branding5% Graphic Design5% Interior Design5% Logo5% Mobile & App Marketing5% Other Digital Marketing5% Packaging Design5% UX/UI DesignNiriya Web Solutions is a PPC company. They are in New Delhi, India, and their services include Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Email Marketing20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DevelopmentSee all 1 projectsMade Public Marketing specializes in creating attractive and search engine optimized websites, enhancing online visibility and website ranking. The reviews highlight their professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to deliver on time. Clients commend their commitment to aligning company values and culture, resulting in effective project outcomes and continued future collaboration.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancer
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60% Search Engine Optimization22% Social Media Marketing10% Pay Per Click +1 service8% Other Digital MarketingDIGITAL MARKETING UK is a SEO agency. Established in 2019, their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Pleasanton, CA
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20% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click15% Conversion Optimization +4 services10% Advertising10% Digital Strategy10% Email Marketing10% Marketing StrategyBOFUlab is a Pleasanton, California-based PPC company. The team provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Vancouver, WA
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Digital Strategy +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Web DevelopmentDigital Strategy company Techna Digital Marketing was launched in 2011. Based in Vancouver, Washington, the team specializes in Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Melbourne, Australia
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click15% Social Media Marketing +7 services15% Web Design10% E-Commerce Development10% Web Development3% Conversion Optimization3% Logo2% Custom Software Development2% Mobile App DevelopmentGrowth Digital Marketing Agency is a pay per click agency. Based in Melbourne, Australia, the agency was established in 2015. Their team provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Karachi, Pakistan
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25% Search Engine Optimization30% Digital Strategy25% Social Media Marketing +2 services15% Pay Per Click5% Email MarketingDigital Strategy company Social Media Marketing is in Karachi, Pakistan. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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15% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click25% Social Media Marketing +3 services10% Branding10% Email Marketing10% Web DevelopmentStreamline Media is a PPC company. Launched in 2022, the company is based in Târgu Mureș, Romania. Their team focuses on Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49cambridge, England
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% E-Commerce Development20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DevelopmentGrow Business is an Ecommerce Marketing company. They focus on Ecommerce Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were founded in 2024.
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Email Marketing +3 services20% Social Media Marketing15% Marketing Strategy15% Pay Per ClickFounded in 2020, DIY SEO is a social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Sydney, Australia
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40% Search Engine Optimization12% Affiliate Marketing12% Content Marketing +3 services12% Digital Strategy12% Pay Per Click12% Social Media MarketingBest SEO Company Australia is a SEO company founded in 2016. The small team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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35% Search Engine Optimization20% Marketing Strategy20% Pay Per Click +2 services15% Web Development10% UX/UI DesignBased in New Delhi, India and London, England, Marketing Wolfs is a SEO company. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Marketing 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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$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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34.7/40.020/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience5.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
10% Search Engine Optimization80% Pay Per Click10% Other -
$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999
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34.2/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
25% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click50% Other -
$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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