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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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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization30% Advertising20% Mobile & App Marketing +2 services20% Social Media Marketing10% Pay Per ClickSee all 1 projectsSearchonic offers services in lead generation, branding, and awareness. The overall feedback from the reviews indicates significant dissatisfaction with their performance, citing unprofessionalism, failure to deliver promised results, and a lack of skilled employees. The clients consistently reported negative outcomes and low return on investment.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Social Media Marketing20% Web Design +3 services20% Web Development10% Content Marketing10% Pay Per ClickAttorney Marketing Network is a SEO services firm established in 2010. The agency specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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15% Search Engine Optimization35% Web Design35% Web Development +1 service15% Pay Per ClickWeb design company Good Agency is based in New York, New York. Their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Naperville, IL
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20% Search Engine Optimization40% Web Design20% UX/UI Design +2 services10% E-Commerce Development10% Pay Per ClickHaines Creative is a Naperville, Illinois-based web design agency. They focus on Web Design and UX/UI Design and were established in 2006.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Boulder, CO
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15% Search Engine Optimization25% Content Marketing25% Digital Strategy +2 services20% Web Design15% Pay Per ClickContent Marketing company Think Better Marketing is in Boulder, Colorado. Their services include Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Kolkata, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click10% Conversion Optimization +9 services10% Social Media Marketing5% Affiliate Marketing5% Content Marketing5% Digital Strategy5% Ecommerce Marketing5% Email Marketing5% Mobile & App Marketing5% Other Digital Marketing5% Video MarketingLeapstrat Interactive, a SEO agency, is based in Kolkata, India. Established in 2020, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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10% Search Engine Optimization15% Digital Strategy10% Conversion Optimization +8 services10% Demand Generation Marketing10% Ecommerce Marketing10% Email Marketing10% Marketing Strategy10% Pay Per Click5% CRM Consulting and SI5% Content Marketing5% Social Media MarketingDigital Strategy company PunchUp is located in City of London, England. Their services include Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hrFreelancer
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32% Search Engine Optimization32% Pay Per Click18% Digital Strategy +1 service18% Market ResearchEstablished in 2009, Akoyah LLC is a small SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49London, England
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Graphic Design20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DesignAbout Digital is a small social media marketing agency based in London, England and Lahore, Pakistan. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Branding20% Marketing Strategy +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingDigitized Verse is a Karachi, Pakistan-based branding firm. Founded in 2024, the team focuses on Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lake Oswego, OR
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20% Search Engine Optimization40% Web Design20% Pay Per Click +1 service20% Social Media MarketingWEB PDX is a web design company. The Lake Oswego, Oregon-based team focuses on Web Design and Social Media Marketing.
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$25,000+$300+ / hr250 - 999Jaipur, India
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Branding10% Content Marketing +8 services10% Custom Software Development10% E-Commerce Development10% Logo10% Mobile App Development10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing5% Packaging Design5% Print DesignBranding agency Digiwebart was founded in 2011. The midsize team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Delhi, India
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Affiliate Marketing10% Content Marketing +7 services10% Conversion Optimization10% Digital Strategy10% Email Marketing10% Mobile & App Marketing10% Other Digital Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media MarketingSeo2Topp Services is a Digital Strategy company founded in 2013. The midsize team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Princeton, NJ
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% AR/VR Development10% Application Testing +7 services10% Custom Software Development10% E-Commerce Development10% Email Marketing10% Mobile App Development10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DevelopmentCAT Software Services, a social media marketing firm, is based in Princeton, New Jersey. They offer Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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15% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +5 services10% Email Marketing10% Graphic Design10% Video Production10% Web Development5% Content Writing ServicesSocial media marketing agency Technocity Inc | Digital Marketing Agency Dubai, UAE is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Noida, India
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Content Marketing10% Digital Strategy +8 services10% Ecommerce Marketing10% Email Marketing10% Mobile & App Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% UX/UI Design5% Affiliate Marketing5% Video MarketingDigital Strategy company INVENTIA TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANTS PRIVATE LIMITED was established in 2006. The midsize team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Amman, Jordan
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14% Search Engine Optimization16% Social Media Marketing14% Mobile App Development +4 services14% Other Digital Marketing14% Pay Per Click14% Web Design14% Web DevelopmentDigimark - Digital Marketing, a social media marketing agency, was founded in 2019. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Mobile App Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Singapore, Singapore
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% Social Media Marketing20% Web Design +5 services20% Web Development10% Other Digital Marketing10% Pay Per Click5% Content Marketing5% Email MarketingWeb Delegate Pte Ltd offers comprehensive SEO, PPC, and online visibility services aimed at improving website ranking and generating qualified leads. Clients consistently commend the company's professionalism, knowledgeable team, and effective project management. The reviews highlight significant improvements in search optimization, traffic growth, and revenue, with Web Delegate Pte Ltd being praised for clear communication and delivering measurable results.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% Social Media Marketing10% Branding +6 services10% Content Marketing10% Digital Strategy10% Graphic Design10% Marketing Strategy10% Pay Per Click10% Video ProductionLaunched in 2016, GPS Marketing Agency is a small Dubai, United Arab Emirates-based social media marketing company. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Sheffield, England
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +3 services20% Web Design10% Content Marketing10% Email MarketingOmni Digital Marketing is a pay per click agency founded in 2012. The firm provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Kent, England
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Advertising20% Branding +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingSEO Kent is an Advertising company. They are based in Kent, England, and their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Conversion Optimization +2 services20% Email Marketing20% Pay Per ClickCalifornia SEO Professionals is a Content Marketing company launched in 2012. The company specializes in Content Marketing and Conversion Optimization, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Auckland, New Zealand
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click15% Digital Strategy +6 services15% Other Digital Marketing10% Conversion Optimization5% Content Marketing5% Ecommerce Marketing5% Email Marketing5% Social Media MarketingClickthrough Limited is a SEO agency located in Auckland, New Zealand. Founded in 2009, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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30% Search Engine Optimization30% Social Media Marketing10% Advertising +4 services10% Digital Strategy10% Pay Per Click5% Content Writing Services5% LogoDigital Avenue is a social media marketing agency founded in 2023. The small team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Branding10% Content Marketing +7 services10% Conversion Optimization10% Email Marketing10% Market Research10% Mobile & App Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Public Relations10% Social Media MarketingAdwen Plus, a branding firm, is in Ghaziabad, India and Ghaziabad, India. Their services include Branding and Public Relations.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49The Woodlands, TX
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10% Search Engine Optimization30% Web Development20% E-Commerce Development +4 services10% Mobile App Development10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DesignBrisk Ventures LLC is a web development company founded in 2022. The firm provides Web Development and E-Commerce Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Hyderabad, India
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26% Search Engine Optimization30% Mobile App Development11% Content Marketing +3 services11% Mobile & App Marketing11% Pay Per Click11% Social Media MarketingGo Digital Path is an app development company. In Hyderabad, India, the company was launched in 2018. Their services include Mobile App Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Doha, Qatar
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Advertising10% Content Marketing +7 services10% Digital Strategy10% E-Commerce Development10% Email Marketing10% Mobile App Development10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DevelopmentSee all 3 projectsNuance Digital specializes in digital marketing services, including SEO, PPC, and social media, designed to enhance online visibility and website ranking. Reviews highlight their tailored strategies, strong project management, and effective communication, though there is room for improved frequency in updates and performance reporting. Overall, clients appreciate their innovative and data-driven approach.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Nashville, TN
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Branding10% Corporate Photography +8 services10% Logo10% Media Planning & Buying10% Pay Per Click10% Public Relations10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Production5% Web Design5% Web DevelopmentMediaTree Marketing & Advertising is a branding agency. Their small team of employees is in Nashville, Tennessee. Their team focuses on Branding and Public Relations.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Hyderabad, India
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Advertising10% Affiliate Marketing +7 services10% Branding10% Graphic Design10% Media Planning & Buying10% Mobile & App Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DesignUppercut Creative Solutions Pvt Ltd is an Advertising company. They are located in Hyderabad, India, and their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Tirurangadi, India
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Advertising10% Branding +7 services10% Email Marketing10% Mobile App Development10% Other Digital Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Production10% Web DevelopmentHeadquartered in Tirurangadi, India, Betaedito is a small Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Faridabad, India
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Content Marketing10% Digital Strategy +7 services10% E-Commerce Development10% Mobile & App Marketing10% Mobile App Development10% Pay Per Click10% UX/UI Design10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentWebmatriks Technology is a Digital Strategy company in Faridabad, India and Faridabad, India. The team provides Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Delhi, India
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Content Marketing10% Conversion Optimization +11 services10% Email Marketing10% Mobile & App Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design10% Web Development2% Custom Software Development2% E-Commerce Development2% Graphic Design2% Logo2% Mobile App DevelopmentOMG INDIA is a small social media marketing agency founded in 2013. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Washington, DC
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30% Search Engine Optimization40% Web Design20% Social Media Marketing +1 service10% Pay Per ClickEast Coast Advertising, Inc. Is a web design agency. The team focuses on Web Design and Search Engine Optimization, and the agency is in Washington, District of Columbia.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Plano, TX
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Web Design +3 services15% Digital Strategy15% Media Planning & Buying10% LogoDozaCreative, a pay per click company, offers Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization. The company is located in Plano, Texas.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Metairie, LA
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10% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click30% Social Media Marketing +1 service30% Web DesignLaunched in 2013, Changing SEO is a PPC agency. The team offers Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Newtown, Australia
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12% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Web Development +4 services18% Content Marketing15% Digital Strategy10% Social Media Marketing5% Email MarketingGoop Digital is a pay per click agency launched in 2007. Headquartered in Newtown, Australia and Ballarat Central, Australia, the team specializes in Pay Per Click and Web Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Meltham, England
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10% Search Engine Optimization40% Web Design10% Conversion Optimization +4 services10% Digital Strategy10% Ecommerce Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% UX/UI DesignFallen Leaf Design, a web design agency, specializes in Web Design and Digital Strategy. The firm is headquartered in Meltham, England.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Naga, Philippines
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20% Search Engine Optimization25% Customer Service Outsourcing15% Call Center Services +3 services15% Pay Per Click15% Web Design10% Sales OutsourcingSee all 1 projectsDigital Minds BPO Services specializes in creating visually appealing, search engine optimized, and user-friendly websites, often using WordPress, with added features such as e-commerce capabilities and social media integration. The overall feedback highlights their strong project management skills, responsiveness, and ability to exceed client expectations, demonstrating a professional and proactive approach to their work.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Seattle, WA
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15% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +3 services20% Web Design15% Branding10% Digital StrategyN2Q Consulting, a pay per click company, is based in Seattle, Washington. They focus on Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2011.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Portland, OR
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Web Design15% Advertising +3 services15% Branding15% Media Planning & Buying15% Pay Per ClickEstablished in 2003, Fish Marketing is a SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Burnaby, Canada
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15% Search Engine Optimization20% Digital Strategy20% Pay Per Click +3 services15% Conversion Optimization15% Social Media Marketing15% Web DesignSmall Digital Strategy company Snaptech Marketing, is in Burnaby, Canada and Vancouver, Canada. The team provides Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Newcastle-under-Lyme, England
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Web Development15% E-Commerce Development +4 services10% Conversion Optimization10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing5% Web DesignNetbiz Group is a small Newcastle-under-Lyme, England-based SEO services firm. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Milano, Italy
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20% Search Engine Optimization15% Pay Per Click15% Social Media Marketing +5 services15% Web Development10% Custom Software Development10% E-Commerce Development10% Mobile App Development5% Digital StrategySiComunicaWeb is a SEO agency launched in 2010. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Red Wing, MN
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20% Search Engine Optimization30% Web Design15% Pay Per Click +4 services15% Social Media Marketing10% Graphic Design5% Email Marketing5% Video ProductionBased in Red Wing, Minnesota, Sievers Creative is a web design agency. Their services include Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Email Marketing20% Pay Per Click +4 services10% Content Marketing10% Conversion Optimization10% Mobile & App Marketing10% Social Media MarketingOxxosoftware is an Email Marketing company. Located in Ahmedabad, India, the team provides Email Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Marrakesh, Morocco
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Digital Strategy +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Web DesignIn Marrakesh, Morocco, Londa Marketing is a small Content Marketing company. The team focuses on Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Branding20% Conversion Optimization +2 services20% Digital Strategy20% Pay Per ClickLero is a branding firm. Their small team is based in Los Angeles, California. Their services include Branding and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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10% Search Engine Optimization25% Email Marketing25% Pay Per Click +3 services15% Digital Strategy15% Social Media Marketing10% Conversion OptimizationMaison MRKT is a small New York, New York-based Email Marketing company. Their services include Email Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Vilnius, Lithuania
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10% Search Engine Optimization30% Digital Strategy30% Pay Per Click +4 services10% Content Marketing10% Social Media Marketing5% Mobile & App Marketing5% Other Digital MarketingCynosure DI is a Digital Strategy company. Their small team is in Vilnius, Lithuania and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Their services include Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Arlington Heights, IL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Diego, CA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Marion, IL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJ
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Copley, OH
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Bel Air, MD
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Costa Mesa, CA
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35.8/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Colorado Springs, CO
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35.7/40.019.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249San Antonio, TX
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249L'viv, Ukraine
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Hoffman Estates, IL
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Pearland, TX
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Calgary, Canada
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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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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34.7/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999
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$10,000+Undisclosed250 - 999New York, NY
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Dnipro, Ukraine
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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
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
Ability to deliver
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
Ability to deliver
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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