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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+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Noida, India
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Established in 2002, Designing Station, a small PPC agency, is based in Noida, India. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Hyderabad, India
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TechGDI, a SEO agency, was launched in 2020. The small team provides Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Los Angeles, CA
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Launched in 2019, Simplia Inc. Is a midsize PPC company. Their team provides Pay Per Click and Web Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Lagos, Nigeria
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DashLuck Webdesign is a small SEO company founded in 2020. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9London, England
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In London, England, Particular Agency is an user experience design agency. Established in 2022, the team focuses on UX/UI Design and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Web Katalyst is a web design company. They are in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and have small team. They focus on Web Design and Web Development.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Morristown, NJ
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Branding agency Kraus Marketing is in Morristown, New Jersey and New York, New York. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Rize World Digital Marketing Private Limited is a social media marketing agency. Established in 2020, their team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Dulci Digital specializes in website development, branding, logo design, social media management, and digital marketing, particularly for e-commerce businesses. Reviews highlight their comprehensive and responsive approach, with clients praising their ability to integrate branding with digital marketing effectively. Overall, Dulci Digital is noted for its affordability, excellent project management, and commitment to client education.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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Jordan Digital Marketing is a SEO agency. Founded in 2017, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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See all 1 projectsAppaloosa Marketing offers a range of services including SEO, Amazon listings optimization, PPC marketing, and data analytics. The overall feedback emphasizes their ability to deliver measurable results efficiently and transparently. Clients appreciate their honest and relationship-based approach, contributing to sustained success even years after project completion.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Bloemfontein, South Africa
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SpaceCake SEO is a SEO company. They were founded in 2020 and specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Indore, India
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Technical Blog is an Indore, India-based PPC company. The team specializes in Pay Per Click and Advertising.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Grand Rapids, MI
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Launched in 2016, Simpler Site is a web design agency. The small team offers Web Design and Social Media Marketing.
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See all 1 projectsECOM BY BEO specializes in assisting businesses with Amazon brand integration, product API creation, and brand establishment. Their clients, such as ONE LUXE USA, commend them for their rapid service, excellent account management, and competitive pricing. The company's ability to deliver timely results and their strong alignment with client values are frequently highlighted in reviews.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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See all 3 projectsSmartProvide offers services including website development and design, Google Ads management, and the promotion of online visibility. Client reviews consistently highlight SmartProvide's personal approach and effective project management, with timely responses and high-quality deliverables. Clients particularly appreciated the company's alignment with budget constraints and the good value for cost, noting improvements in website ranking and increased customer engagement.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Berlin, Germany
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LEAP is a small SEO services firm located in Berlin, Germany. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Edmonton, Canada
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Based in Edmonton, Canada, SOS Media Corp is a small branding agency. Their services include Branding and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Greenwood, MN
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NordicClick Interactive is a Digital Strategy company. They were launched in 2006 and offer Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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In London, England, Semetrical is a Content Marketing company. Their services include Content Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Founded in 2008, Wonderful Creative Agency is a small London, England-based pay per click company. Their team offers Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Vaughan, Canada
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Mrkt360 is a Digital Strategy company. Their small team is headquartered in Vaughan, Canada. Their services include Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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Master SEO is a branding company. Their small team is based in Toronto, Canada. Their services include Branding and Graphic Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New Orleans, LA
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Imaginal Marketing Group, a PPC agency, was launched in 2005. The team specializes in Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization and is based in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Gembloux, Belgium
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Universem is a Content Marketing company. Headquartered in Gembloux, Belgium and Oudergem, Belgium, the agency specializes in Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Lima, Peru
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Data Trust Peru is an Advertising company. Based in Lima, Peru, the firm focuses on Advertising and E-Commerce Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Midrand, South Africa
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WSIOMS is a Digital Strategy company. They are in Midrand, South Africa, and their services include Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Birmingham, AL
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Uptick Marketing is a small Content Marketing company founded in 2014. Their team provides Content Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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Now Media Group is a Content Marketing company. They offer Content Marketing and Pay Per Click and were launched in 2009. The agency is in San Diego, California.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Portland, ME
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Mainely SEO is a Portland, Maine-based pay per click company. The team focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Philadelphia, PA
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MAKDigitalDesign, a pay per click company, was launched in 2001. The team provides Pay Per Click and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Abilene, TX
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Headquartered in Abilene, Texas, Jemully Media is a Content Marketing company. Established in 2011, the team focuses on Content Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Wrocław, Poland
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INPOZYCJONOWANIE is a small Wrocław, Poland-based Content Marketing company. Their services include Content Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Oshkosh, WI
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E-Power Marketing Inc. Is a small Content Marketing company. Founded in 1998, the team offers Content Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Barcelona, Spain
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Go2jump is a small Marketing Strategy company established in 2008. Their team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Jakarta, Indonesia
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Established in 2013, Adskom Indonesia is a Conversion Optimization company. The firm focuses on Conversion Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49McLean, VA
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W2 Communications, a small Email Marketing company, is in McLean, Virginia. Their services include Email Marketing and Public Relations.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Delhi, India
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Brand Bugle is a social media marketing company. They offer Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and are based in Delhi, India.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49San Antonio, TX
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Established in 2017, Danny Veiga Marketing is a SEO company. The agency offers Search Engine Optimization and Advertising, and is small.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Victoria, Canada
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Metamend is a Digital Strategy company located in Victoria, Canada. The team specializes in Digital Strategy and Conversion Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Modautal, Germany
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Purpleplanet is a SEO agency. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and UX/UI Design and were established in 2005.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49South Dumdum, India
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RabbitLoader is an Other Digital Marketing company. They focus on Other Digital Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were established in 2020.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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NFlow Technologies Pvt Ltd is a small social media marketing company located in Ahmedabad, India and Porbandar, India. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Kharar, India
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Canws Technologies, an e-commerce development firm, specializes in E-Commerce Development and Mobile App Development. The firm is located in Kharar, India and Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Beograd, Serbia
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Digital Agency Customer Journey is a Digital Strategy company. Launched in 2010, the agency specializes in Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Kolkata, India
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Launched in 2017, Digital Piloto Pvt. Ltd. Is a SEO services firm. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Noida, India
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Naira Infotech - Best Software Company In Noida is an application development firm. Launched in 2019, their team offers Mobile App Development and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Topanga, CA
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Website development company How Creative was launched in 1987. The team offers Web Development and Business Consulting and is in Topanga, California and Topanga, California.
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$100,000+Undisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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Jump 450 Media is a social media marketing agency. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click and is in New York, New York.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Danbury, CT
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Small website development company Plumbers Digital, is located in Danbury, Connecticut. Their services include Web Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Arlington Heights, IL
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38.5/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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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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35.2/40.019.8/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Calgary, Canada
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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34.9/40.020/20 Reviews9/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$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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$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.