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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+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Colorado Springs, CO
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Growth Local, a PPC agency, is headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The team provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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SeekACE Solutions Pvt Ltd is a small SEO services firm. Established in 2019, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Chennai, India
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Located in Chennai, India, Digitally Vibed is a Content Marketing company. Their services include Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Bangkok, Thailand
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Established in 2019, Glow Digital is a social media marketing company. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Hunua, New Zealand
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Digigo Marketing, a social media marketing firm, was established in 2012. The small team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Canton, OH
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UB Advertising is a Canton, Ohio-based SEO company. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were founded in 2017.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Kyiv, Ukraine
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Strymba is a small Kyiv, Ukraine-based SEO agency. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Manchester, England
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GL Digital Automotive Marketing is a small PPC agency launched in 2020. Their team focuses on Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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SEO services firm Banisoft is headquartered in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Burgas, Bulgaria
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DIES Web Agency is a small PPC agency founded in 2010. Their team focuses on Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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DigitalPrarabdh is a social media marketing company. Based in Indore, India, their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Jacksonville, FL
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The Legal Marketing Company is a Jacksonville, Florida-based Digital Strategy company. Established in 2019, the team offers Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Leicester, England
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Axies Digital is a branding agency. The firm is headquartered in Leicester, England and London, England. Their team offers Branding and Direct Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Pascoe Vale South, Australia
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Seventyfour Design is a SEO services firm. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were launched in 2002. The company is headquartered in Pascoe Vale South, Australia.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Tacoma, WA
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David White Marketing Services is a small Advertising company. Launched in 2019, the team provides Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Bakewell, England
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Destination Digital Marketing, a social media marketing agency, is located in Bakewell, England. They offer Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were established in 2020.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Double Bay, Australia
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Kady Creative, a branding firm, specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing. The company is based in Double Bay, Australia.
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$5,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Tambon Bang Khun Kong, Thailand
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Launched in 2015, Konvertive Co., Ltd. Is a Conversion Optimization company. The small team specializes in Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Fort Collins, CO
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Brillity Digital is a Marketing Strategy company. Launched in 2017, the team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Sandton, South Africa
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Wild Pursuit is a web design agency. Founded in 2015, the firm is headquartered in Sandton, South Africa. Their team provides Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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Launched in 2019, Agence Web Marketing is a small SEO services firm in Marrakech, Morocco. Their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Stuart, FL
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Established in 2016, Growth Squad is a small Stuart, Florida-based SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Emmett, ID
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Gem Website Designs is a SEO agency. In Emmett, Idaho, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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Marketing Sarthi is a Digital Strategy company. They are based in Lucknow, India and have small team of experts. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9New Delhi, India
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Established in 2009, SEOSpidy Web Solution is a Conversion Optimization company. Located in New Delhi, India, the team focuses on Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization.
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In Slidell, Louisiana, EvoBlocs is a SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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SEO Media Line is a small social media marketing agency located in Houston, Texas. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Delhi, India
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Established in 2023, MetricsO Digital is a small Delhi, India-based social media marketing firm. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Social media marketing company Webio Creatives was established in 2023. The firm focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Las Condes, Chile
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Maperz is a SEO agency. The Las Condes, Chile-based firm was launched in 2014. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hertford, England
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Saturate Marketing, a social media marketing company, specialize in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing. They were launched in 2019.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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Cascade Interactive is a social media marketing agency. Their team is headquartered in New York, New York. The firm provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Christchurch, New Zealand
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Digital Influence is a Content Marketing company. The agency is located in Christchurch, New Zealand. Their team offers Content Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Waterbury Village Historic District, VT
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RVG Marketing Solutions is a social media marketing firm founded in 1931. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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AppNoit INC. Is an app development firm. The team is in New York, New York and Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and their services include Mobile App Development and Custom Software Development.
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$10,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Johannesburg, South Africa
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PowerWeb, an Advertising company, is located in Johannesburg, South Africa. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Red Deer, Canada
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In Red Deer, Canada, Rogue Marketing is a SEO company. Established in 2025, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
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Bingo Digital Marketing PLT is a web design agency. They are headquartered in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, and their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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See all 1 projectsSaivion India: Data Entry Outsourcing Services Company provides data entry, catalog management, and image editing services. Reviews highlight their meticulous attention to detail, efficient project management, and significant impact on operational efficiency and sales growth. Clients appreciate their client-centric approach and reliable communication, noting minor areas for improvement in scalability and reporting tools.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Greater Noida, India
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See all 1 projectsMarketing Savvy offers comprehensive services including website development, SEO, SEM, SMM, and email marketing. Their clients laud the company for significantly enhancing online visibility and website ranking, with marked improvements in search traffic and lead generation. Marketing Savvy is praised for their expertise, responsiveness, and alignment with client values, despite some minor concerns over cost.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49New Delhi, India
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HostShop, a web design company, is located in New Delhi, India. The team specializes in Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Singapore, Singapore
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Pay per click agency RIFF APAC PTE LTD is headquartered in Singapore, Singapore. The team specializes in Pay Per Click and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Vasai-Virar, India
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DG7 Solutions Private Limited is a Digital Strategy company. The small Vasai-Virar, India-based team focuses on Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click. The firm was founded in 2012.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49München, Germany
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Founded in 2015, AMZ Controlling is a small Business Consulting company. Their services include Business Consulting and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Miami, FL
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ALH Media is a SEO agency. Launched in 2010, the company is headquartered in Miami, Florida. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Chennai, India
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GML Soft Labs is a SEO company. The company is based in Chennai, India. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Bengaluru, India
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GA Digital Media Solutions is a SEO company. Their team is in Bengaluru, India and specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Chennai, India
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W3Squad Digital Marketing Chennai is a small Content Marketing company launched in 2019. Their services include Content Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Bhopal, India
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Content Marketing company TheConversions Digitech Private Limited is in Bhopal, India. Established in 2010, the team provides Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Hyderabad, India
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UMDAA Healthcare is a SEO company. Established in 2016, the firm is located in Hyderabad, India. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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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.