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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 overwhelmingly positive feedback regarding its project management capabilities. Clients consistently highlight the responsiveness and organization of their project managers. For instance, one client praised the project manager for being 'always on top of our website needs' and quick to implement smart ideas. Another noted that their project manager delivered on schedule and maintained clear communication, making collaboration productive. Overall, clients appreciated the smooth and efficient project management process, which contributed to successful outcomes.-
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4.5 Sep 5, 2024The SS project management was efficient; thanks, Anita! They consistently delivered items on schedule and were responsive to our needs. Their communication was prompt and clear, with regular updates on progress.
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Lead Generation & Advertising Campaign Dev for Demolition Co
5.0 Jul 17, 2024Smart Sites demonstrated exceptional project management, consistently delivering all items on time and within scope. Peter was highly responsive to our needs, addressing any concerns promptly and effectively.
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SEO Services for Educational Consulting Company
5.0 May 28, 2024Project management was excellent. The project manager Kristin was very devoted, knowledgeable, and organized. In addition, she really went above and beyond her role in providing service that was truly exceptional.
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SEO, PPC, Content Creation & Mgmt for Speech Therapy Company
5.0 May 8, 2024Our project manager has been excellent. They deliver on time and quickly respond to urgent requests.
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Content Creation, SMM & Ad Campaign Mgmt for Car Dealership
5.0 May 25, 2023SmartSites' project management approach has been commendable in several aspects: Timely Delivery: SmartSites has consistently delivered items according to the agreed-upon timelines. Whether it was content creation, social media posts, or ad campaigns, they have been prompt in meeting deadlines.
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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
SEO & Web Dev for Hospitality & Architectural Design Firm
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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45% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click15% Social Media Marketing +3 services10% Performance Marketing5% Digital Strategy5% Other Digital MarketingSupriyagangadhara, a SEO services firm, was established in 2026. The company offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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35% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click15% AI Agents +2 services10% Digital Strategy10% Performance MarketingEstablished in 2025, Nexaii, a small SEO agency, is based in Wellington, New Zealand. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Montgomery, TX
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50% Search Engine Optimization25% Marketing Strategy15% Pay Per Click +1 service10% Web DesignSEO company Avenity Business Solutions specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Marketing Strategy. They are in Montgomery, Texas.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Lucknow, India
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35% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click25% Mobile & App Marketing +1 service10% Content MarketingWebsiteOnCall is a SEO services firm. They were founded in 2025, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Mississauga, Canada
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35% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click20% Web Design +1 service15% Conversion OptimizationDIGITALRYT, a SEO services firm, was launched in 2025. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and is headquartered in Mississauga, Canada.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Tinley Park, IL
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50% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing15% Marketing Strategy +1 service15% Pay Per ClickFound Everywhere, a SEO agency, was founded in 2025. Located in Tinley Park, Illinois, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Vaughan, Canada
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50% Search Engine Optimization20% Performance Marketing15% Digital Strategy +1 service15% Pay Per ClickSearch Pal is a SEO company. The firm is headquartered in Vaughan, Canada. Their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Performance Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Bengaluru, India
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40% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click25% Social Media Marketing +1 service10% Content MarketingDigikartz is a SEO services firm. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and is in Bengaluru, India.
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30% Search Engine Optimization35% Pay Per Click20% Conversion Optimization +2 services10% Digital Strategy5% Social Media MarketingSAL Marketing Group, a PPC company, is in Westminster, Australia. Launched in 2025, the team offers Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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35% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +2 services10% Web Design5% Business ConsultingA1webtech is a SEO agency. Established in 2010, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click. The company is headquartered in Mehsana, India.
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35% Search Engine Optimization35% Social Media Marketing30% Pay Per Click7 to 7 Marketing is a social media marketing company. They are based in Vancouver, Canada and have small team. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Carquefou, France
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45% Search Engine Optimization20% Digital Strategy20% Pay Per Click +2 services10% Social Media Marketing5% Ecommerce MarketingBoost Your Web is a SEO agency. They are based in Carquefou, France. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9İstanbul, Türkiye
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35% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click15% Social Media Marketing +2 services10% Conversion Optimization10% Digital StrategyFounded in 2026, Sorulunca is a small İstanbul, Türkiye-based SEO agency. Their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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35% Search Engine Optimization35% Web Design30% Pay Per ClickSEO services firm The Visible Practice was launched in 2026. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Social Media Marketing10% Graphic Design +7 services10% Pay Per Click10% Web Design10% Web Development5% Advertising5% Custom Software Development5% Logo5% Other DesignHeadquartered in Adelaide, Australia, Million Hits is a social media marketing firm. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were established in 2015.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Noida, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization15% Advertising15% Pay Per Click +5 services15% Web Design10% Branding10% Digital Strategy10% Social Media Marketing5% Mobile & App MarketingRedial Solutions, a SEO agency, is in Noida, India. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Advertising and were established in 2018.
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15% Search Engine Optimization15% Ecommerce Marketing10% AI Development +6 services10% AR/VR Development10% Custom Software Development10% IoT Development10% Low/No Code Development10% Pay Per Click10% Web DesignTechWizers, a SEO company, was launched in 2015. In Lucknow, India, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Ecommerce Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Clearwater, FL
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Advertising10% Affiliate Marketing +7 services10% Content Marketing10% Conversion Optimization10% Digital Strategy10% Email Marketing10% Marketing Strategy10% Other Digital Marketing10% Pay Per ClickDigital Media Solutions Group is an Advertising company. Headquartered in Clearwater, Florida and Los Angeles, California, the company offers Advertising and Content Marketing.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Arakere, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% E-Commerce Development20% IT Managed Services +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Web DevelopmentTumkurLab is a small Arakere, India-based SEO services firm. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Email Marketing20% Pay Per Click +3 services20% Web Development10% CRM Consulting and SI10% Social Media MarketingDigiMenial is a small Email Marketing company established in 2022. Their team focuses on Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249New Delhi, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization40% Web Development20% Web Design +2 services10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media MarketingJoomDev is a web development company headquartered in New Delhi, India. Their services include Web Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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20% Search Engine Optimization45% Content Marketing15% Social Media Marketing +2 services10% Marketing Strategy10% Pay Per ClickTopRank Marketing is a Content Marketing company. Their small team of employees is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Their team provides Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Düsseldorf, Germany
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15% Search Engine Optimization15% Pay Per Click10% Content Marketing +6 services10% Conversion Optimization10% Digital Strategy10% Media Planning & Buying10% Mobile & App Marketing10% Social Media Marketing10% UX/UI DesignBased in Düsseldorf, Germany and München, Germany, GroupM is a midsize SEO services firm. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Praha 7, Czech Republic
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15% Search Engine Optimization20% Digital Strategy15% Content Marketing +4 services15% Pay Per Click15% Social Media Marketing10% Email Marketing10% Web DesignDigital Strategy company H1.cz is headquartered in Praha 7, Czech Republic. Established in 2005, the team offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249São Paulo, Brazil
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15% Search Engine Optimization20% Email Marketing20% Social Media Marketing +3 services15% Advertising15% E-Commerce Development15% Pay Per ClickGhFly is a midsize Email Marketing company. Launched in 2010, the team specializes in Email Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Traverse City, MI
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15% Search Engine Optimization15% Branding15% Content Marketing +4 services15% Pay Per Click15% Web Design15% Web Development10% Email MarketingBased in Traverse City, Michigan, Oneupweb is a branding firm. The team focuses on Branding and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249دبي, United Arab Emirates
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Branding10% Content Marketing +7 services10% Conversion Optimization10% Digital Strategy10% E-Commerce Development10% Media Planning & Buying10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Video ProductionSee all 1 projectsMcCollins Media provides comprehensive digital marketing services, including target group identification, media strategy development, and content creation for campaigns. The reviews highlight their expertise in digital media, smooth communication, and adherence to deadlines, resulting in significant improvements in ad impressions and response rates. Clients appreciate their methodical approach and updated industry knowledge.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancerLahore, Pakistan
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40% Search Engine Optimization30% Advertising20% Social Media Marketing +1 service10% Pay Per ClickThe GM Adverts, a SEO agency, is headquartered in Lahore, Pakistan. Launched in 2019, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% Mobile App Development15% E-Commerce Development +6 services10% Graphic Design10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design10% Web Development5% Corporate Training & CoachingApplication development firm Orem Technologies was launched in 2013. The team provides Mobile App Development and E-Commerce Development and is in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India.
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Greenwood Village, CO
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Advertising10% Content Marketing +7 services10% Conversion Optimization10% Digital Strategy10% Email Marketing10% Marketing Strategy10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DesignMadison Taylor Marketing is an Advertising company headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado. They offer Advertising and Marketing Strategy and were established in 2008.
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50% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing10% Pay Per Click +3 services10% Social Media Marketing5% Digital Strategy5% Email MarketingEstablished in 2019, Imsujon, a small SEO company, is based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Bengaluru, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click10% Ecommerce Marketing +6 services10% Mobile & App Marketing10% Other Digital Marketing10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design5% Content Marketing5% Digital StrategySee all 1 projectsRankPointer specializes in SEO, focusing on enhancing clients' online visibility and boosting website ranking through strategic search optimization. Reviews indicate that RankPointer effectively increases organic traffic and delivers projects on time, with a helpful and friendly team. Clients appreciate their good value for cost and commitment to fulfilling company requirements.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerRichmond Hill, Canada
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Social Media Marketing25% Web Design +2 services15% Business Consulting10% Pay Per ClickSee all 2 projectsBless Webs Design offers website maintenance, development, and consultation services, particularly for freelancers in various fields. Reviews highlight the company's open and understanding nature, effective communication, and the ability to deliver valuable advice. Clients appreciate the professional expertise and personal attention provided by the owner, leading to positive outcomes in their projects.
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25% Search Engine Optimization40% Pay Per Click20% Web Development +1 service15% Social Media MarketingEstablished in 2022, Dedicated Digital Marketing is a pay per click agency. Headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, the team provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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15% Search Engine Optimization15% Advertising15% Ecommerce Marketing +6 services15% Pay Per Click10% Graphic Design10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design5% Conversion Optimization5% Email MarketingDigital Dose offers a range of services, including web development, online advertising, product hunting, and product sourcing. The reviews highlight their professional and cooperative team, timely project delivery, and effective advertising strategies. Clients commend their ability to deliver high-quality services within budget, resulting in impressive sales outcomes and customer satisfaction.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49London, England
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15% Search Engine Optimization22% Pay Per Click10% Advertising +15 services10% Digital Strategy10% Social Media Marketing8% Marketing Strategy5% Branding5% Web Design4% Media Planning & Buying2% Conversion Optimization2% UX/UI Design1% Affiliate Marketing1% Content Marketing1% Direct Marketing1% Email Marketing1% Graphic Design1% Logo1% Video ProductionKAU Media Group, a pay per click company, was launched in 2015. The team provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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20% Search Engine Optimization15% Content Marketing15% Pay Per Click +7 services15% Social Media Marketing10% Video Marketing5% Affiliate Marketing5% Branding5% Digital Strategy5% Email Marketing5% Marketing StrategySee all 1 projectsDo Be Digital provides comprehensive digital marketing services, including SEO, social media management, and website development. Reviews highlight their ability to enhance online visibility and website ranking. Clients appreciate their cost-effective solutions, timely project management, and responsive communication, making them a preferred choice for search optimization needs.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Jakarta , Indonesia
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30% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Web Design +2 services15% Graphic Design15% Social Media MarketingSee all 1 projectsDigiAgency specializes in Search Engine Optimization, Search Engine Marketing, and social media management to enhance online visibility and website ranking. Client feedback highlights their effective digital marketing strategies, timely project delivery, and ability to exceed expectations, leading to significant revenue growth and client satisfaction.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancer
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50% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click10% Content Marketing +2 services10% Other Digital Marketing10% Social Media MarketingELITE SEO is a SEO company established in 2011. Headquartered in Madurai, India and India, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Christchurch, New Zealand
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15% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Web Design +9 services5% Content Marketing5% Digital Strategy5% Email Marketing5% Graphic Design5% Logo5% Marketing Strategy5% Social Media Marketing5% UX/UI Design5% Video ProductionFounded in 1997, Alexanders Digital Marketing is a pay per click agency. Their services include Pay Per Click and Web Design.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerNew Delhi, India
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35% Search Engine Optimization35% Pay Per Click20% Digital Strategy +1 service10% Social Media MarketingHeadquartered in New Delhi, India, PPC Expert Near Me is a pay per click agency. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Phillip, Australia
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Digital Strategy15% Pay Per Click +5 services15% Social Media Marketing10% Conversion Optimization10% Email Marketing5% Mobile & App Marketing5% Other Digital MarketingDigital Strategy company Fiber is in Phillip, Australia. The team specializes in Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Orlando, FL
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20% Search Engine Optimization15% Business Consulting15% Pay Per Click +5 services15% Web Design10% Graphic Design10% Logo10% Social Media Marketing5% Print DesignOnAlign Marketing is a SEO company. Their small team is located in Orlando, Florida and offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click. The company was established in 2019.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancer
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50% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +1 service10% Content MarketingEM GROWTH is a SEO services firm. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2022. The company is headquartered in Ben Arous, Tunisia.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Karachi, Pakistan
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15% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click15% Content Marketing +4 services15% Graphic Design15% Social Media Marketing10% Digital Strategy10% Web DesignDigitaltree Marketing is a Karachi, Pakistan-based PPC company. They offer Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing and were launched in 2020.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hrFreelancerMumbai, India
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60% Search Engine Optimization15% Social Media Marketing10% Email Marketing +2 services10% Pay Per Click5% Content MarketingEstablished in 2022, Digital Vickas-Freelance Digital Marketing in Mumbai India is a SEO services firm. In Mumbai, India, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Kolkata, India
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15% Search Engine Optimization20% Graphic Design20% Pay Per Click +4 services15% Social Media Marketing10% Mobile App Development10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentDigital Edge 360 is a pay per click company. The midsize Kolkata, India-based team offers Pay Per Click and Graphic Design. The firm was founded in 2021.
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50% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Web Design +3 services5% Content Writing Services3% Social Media Marketing2% Content MarketingGayathri Digital Marketer is a SEO company based in Bengaluru, India. Founded in 2023, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Social Media Marketing15% Marketing Strategy +3 services15% Product Marketing10% Digital Strategy10% Pay Per ClickMac World Digital is a Karachi, Pakistan-based social media marketing company. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerSurat, India
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35% Search Engine Optimization35% Pay Per Click30% Web DevelopmentSEO services firm Digital Swayam Lahoti is headquartered in Surat, India. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were founded in 2023.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Arlington Heights, IL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJ
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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+$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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$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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