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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJServices provided
50% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click10% Advertising +1 service10% Social Media MarketingSee all 357 projectsSmartSites is a distinguished SEO and digital marketing agency that specializes in enhancing online visibility and improving website rankings through comprehensive search optimization strategies. The majority of their reviews—approximately 95%—highlight their expertise in SEO services, digital visibility enhancement, and project management, praising their timely communication and significant improvements in website traffic and SERP optimization. Clients consistently commend SmartSites for their professionalism and responsiveness, with particular acclaim for their ability to deliver results-driven SEO and search engine marketing services.
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SmartSites has received positive feedback regarding their openness to client feedback, with clients highlighting their responsiveness and willingness to adapt to specific needs. For instance, one client noted that SmartSites' team was 'very responsive and receptive to critical feedback,' while another emphasized their flexibility in working together to achieve goals. Overall, clients expressed satisfaction with SmartSites' collaborative approach, underscoring that they genuinely listen to client input and implement suggestions effectively.-
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5.0 Jul 26, 2017Their speed is a huge plus. Right now, they’re supplying content, including images and articles, and they’re always open to feedback while maintaining a quick turnaround.
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5.0 Mar 19, 2024SmartSites really listened to our needs. Coming up with out of the box suggestions.
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5.0 Mar 3, 2026Our project manager, drew, does an outstanding job of balancing our ideas and goals with results. We get what we ask for, and also great direction, ideas, and recommendations from Drew and his team. They listen! They do not try to send you down their pre built toboggan with every other customer.
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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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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Juiz de Fora, Brazil
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Advertising20% Content Marketing +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingViver de Mar Comunicação Digital is an Advertising company located in Juiz de Fora, Brazil. Established in 2016, the team provides Advertising and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New Delhi, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +7 services10% Advertising5% Content Marketing5% Conversion Optimization5% Email Marketing5% UX/UI Design5% Web Design5% Web DevelopmentAdoGain Technologies is a pay per click company. Founded in 2017, the firm is headquartered in New Delhi, India. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Catonsville, MD
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Other Digital Marketing20% Pay Per Click +3 services20% Web Design15% Social Media Marketing5% LogoLUD Marketing LLC is an Other Digital Marketing company. Their team is headquartered in Catonsville, Maryland and specializes in Other Digital Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Biel/Bienne, Switzerland
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Digital Strategy20% Marketing Strategy +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingMarketing Strategy company davaii - let's grow digital is based in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland. Founded in 2018, the team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Goodwood, Australia
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Digital Strategy20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DesignDigital Masters Hub is a Digital Strategy company. Their small team is headquartered in Goodwood, Australia and Nollamara, Australia. Their team offers Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Jakarta Barat, Indonesia
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30% Search Engine Optimization30% Conversion Optimization10% Content Marketing +3 services10% Digital Strategy10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media MarketingRyan Kristo Muljono, a small Conversion Optimization company, is in Jakarta Barat, Indonesia. Their services include Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Felixstowe, England
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15% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click25% Web Design +7 services5% Content Marketing5% Conversion Optimization5% Digital Strategy5% Email Marketing5% Other Digital Marketing5% Social Media Marketing5% UX/UI DesignAmplio360 is a small PPC company founded in 2020. Their services include Pay Per Click and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Custom Software Development20% Pay Per Click +3 services20% Web Design10% Email Marketing10% Web DevelopmentLion Digital Marketing Co ltd is a SEO agency founded in 2015. The firm focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Web Design +11 services5% Affiliate Marketing5% Branding5% Email Marketing5% Graphic Design5% Marketing Strategy5% Social Media Marketing3% Logo2% Content Marketing2% Digital Strategy2% UX/UI Design1% Other Digital MarketingFounded in 2020, Venum Agency is a PPC agency. The firm specializes in Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9New Delhi, India
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30% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing10% Conversion Optimization +4 services10% Digital Strategy10% Mobile & App Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media MarketingDigitalshagun is a SEO agency established in 2020. The company focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Gurugram, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click10% Advertising +5 services10% Digital Strategy10% Email Marketing10% Marketing Strategy10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DesignPPC company Madan Digital is headquartered in Gurugram, India. Established in 2018, the team specializes in Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Eugene, OR
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Branding20% Pay Per Click +3 services15% Conversion Optimization15% Web Design10% Low/No Code DevelopmentWebStrata is a web design company established in 1997. Based in Eugene, Oregon, the team focuses on Web Design and Branding.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Pimpri-Chinchwad, India
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28% Search Engine Optimization12% Content Marketing12% Digital Strategy +4 services12% Email Marketing12% Other Digital Marketing12% Pay Per Click12% Social Media MarketingDigital Mogli - Digital Marketing Agency is a SEO services firm. Located in Pimpri-Chinchwad, India and Otur, India, the firm specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Graphic Design20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DesignMOCKVEL PRIVATE LIMITED is a graphic design agency. Headquartered in Delhi, India and Kanmajra, India, the firm focuses on Graphic Design and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Dhule, India
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30% Search Engine Optimization10% Content Marketing10% Digital Strategy +5 services10% Email Marketing10% Mobile & App Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DesignSEO Hikers is a SEO services firm. Established in 2014, their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Chennai, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Conversion Optimization20% Digital Strategy +2 services20% Other Digital Marketing20% Pay Per ClickMagudeeswaran is a Conversion Optimization company. They are based in Chennai, India and have small team. They specialize in Conversion Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Hyderabad, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Digital Strategy20% Pay Per Click +3 services20% Web Design10% Graphic Design10% Social Media MarketingDigital Strategy company Webcares was founded in 2020. The company offers Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click, and is small.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9London, England
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Conversion Optimization20% Digital Strategy +2 services20% Marketing Strategy20% Pay Per ClickDigital Noddle, a Conversion Optimization company, offer Conversion Optimization and Digital Strategy. They were established in 2018.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Fredericksburg, VA
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Digital Strategy +2 services20% Other Digital Marketing20% Pay Per ClickHive Marketing is a Digital Strategy company founded in 2021. Their team specializes in Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Norwich, England
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click10% Advertising +6 services10% Direct Marketing10% Event Marketing10% Mobile & App Marketing10% Other Digital Marketing5% Email Marketing5% Social Media MarketingMukai Digital, a SEO services firm, was launched in 2018. The firm offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Clayton, MO
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Web Design +6 services7% Advertising7% Logo7% Market Research7% Marketing Strategy6% Branding6% Digital StrategyClear to Launch Dental Solutions is a small Clayton, Missouri-based SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Wichita, KS
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Web Design15% Other Digital Marketing +3 services15% Pay Per Click10% Digital Strategy10% Social Media MarketingLocated in Wichita, Kansas, Rokit Social Marketing is a small SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Burlington, VT
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Digital Strategy20% Pay Per Click +4 services10% Back Office Outsourcing10% Conversion Optimization10% Email Marketing10% Social Media MarketingHeadquartered in Burlington, Vermont, Pivot Marketing is a Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Knoxville, TN
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Email Marketing20% IT Managed Services +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing930Tech is a social media marketing agency. Established in 2021, the agency is headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9
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30% Search Engine Optimization20% Graphic Design20% Logo +3 services10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DevelopmentSEO agency Digital eSky is in Los Angeles, California. Established in 2019, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Graphic Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Maesteg, Wales
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30% Search Engine Optimization30% Web Design30% Web Development +1 service10% Pay Per ClickValley Web Designs is a SEO company. Launched in 2015, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Rehoboth Beach, DE
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% E-Commerce Development20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DesignCaweem LLC, a social media marketing company, was established in 2019. They focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Luling, LA
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30% Search Engine Optimization10% CRM Consulting and SI10% Content Marketing +5 services10% Conversion Optimization10% Digital Strategy10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DesignDigital Krewe is a SEO services firm. Their team is headquartered in Luling, Louisiana and specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ellicott City, MD
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Digital Strategy +2 services20% Other Digital Marketing20% Pay Per ClickLaunched in 2019, WebsiteGo is a small Ellicott City, Maryland-based Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% E-Commerce Development20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DevelopmentNairobi Digital Hub, a small social media marketing agency, is located in Nairobi, Kenya. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Bunde, Germany
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30% Search Engine Optimization30% Web Design10% Content Marketing +3 services10% Digital Strategy10% Pay Per Click10% UX/UI DesignLaunched in 2015, Rockstarroom is a SEO company. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Kingston upon Hull, England
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Web Development +5 services15% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design5% Advertising5% Content Marketing5% Email MarketingBass Media Group is a SEO services firm. They are in Kingston upon Hull, England. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tucson, AZ
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentLieder Digital is a Content Marketing company based in Tucson, Arizona. They focus on Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were launched in 2008.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Digital Strategy20% Mobile & App Marketing +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingThree Angle Marketing is a Digital Strategy company. The team focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing and is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Hilversum, Netherlands
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Digital Strategy +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingInteractive Monkey is a Digital Strategy company headquartered in Hilversum, Netherlands. They offer Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing and were established in 2019.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Eugene, OR
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20% Search Engine Optimization25% Direct Marketing25% Web Design +2 services20% Pay Per Click10% Custom Software DevelopmentSmart Start Tech LLC is a Direct Marketing company. The team is headquartered in Eugene, Oregon, and their services include Direct Marketing and Web Design.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Newport Beach, CA
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +3 services20% Web Development15% Content Marketing5% Other Digital MarketingSpring SEO, Inc. Is a social media marketing company. The Newport Beach, California-based agency was launched in 2015. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Edmonton, Canada
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click15% Marketing Strategy +6 services10% Conversion Optimization10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Development5% Branding5% Ecommerce Marketing5% Email MarketingSmall SEO services firm Boost2Business Marketing, is based in Edmonton, Canada. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Hyderabad, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Digital Strategy +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingSocial Idea is a Digital Strategy company. They are in Hyderabad, India and have small team. They provide Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Custom Software Development20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DesignLimelight Digital Agency, a social media marketing agency, is based in New York. Founded in 2022, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9New Delhi, India
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10% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +5 services15% Web Development8% Web Design7% Branding5% Content Marketing5% Digital StrategyMyFirstAd Innovation is a pay per click company based in New Delhi, India. Launched in 2020, the team focuses on Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Mississauga, Canada
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% E-Commerce Development20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DesignIn Mississauga, Canada and Toronto, Canada, Visual dZign is a social media marketing agency. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9
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30% Search Engine Optimization10% Content Marketing10% Conversion Optimization +5 services10% Digital Strategy10% Email Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Video ProductionLocated in Waynesburg, Ohio, Icon Services, Inc. Is a SEO company. Founded in 2002, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Hale, England
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30% Search Engine Optimization40% Web Development10% Conversion Optimization +2 services10% Low/No Code Development10% Pay Per ClickAppleby Creative is a website development firm. Launched in 2020, the firm is in Hale, England. Their services include Web Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Aventura, FL
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +4 services20% Web Design10% Video Production5% Branding5% Email MarketingMiami Visuals Agency, a small social media marketing firm, is headquartered in Aventura, Florida. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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30% Search Engine Optimization25% Digital Strategy10% Business Consulting +6 services10% Pay Per Click5% Content Marketing5% Conversion Optimization5% Ecommerce Marketing5% Media Planning & Buying5% Social Media MarketingMDH Consulting, a SEO agency, is in Fort Collins, Colorado. Founded in 2022, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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20% Search Engine Optimization30% Advertising20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing10% Video ProductionBetta Advertising is an Advertising company. They offer Advertising and Social Media Marketing and are located in Trophy Club, Texas.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Ecommerce Marketing20% Pay Per Click +4 services10% Content Marketing10% Mobile & App Marketing10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DevelopmentFounded in 2023, VinzoTech is a small SEO company based in Ahmedabad, India. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Southampton, PA
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Conversion Optimization +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Web DesignResults Guaranteed is a Content Marketing company founded in 2023. Headquartered in Southampton, Pennsylvania, the team specializes in Content Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Jaipur, India
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30% Search Engine Optimization20% Social Media Marketing15% Ecommerce Marketing +4 services10% Content Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Web Design5% Digital StrategySpectrum Group is a SEO agency. Based in Jaipur, India, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Arlington Heights, IL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Diego, CA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Marion, IL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJ
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Copley, OH
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Bel Air, MD
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Costa Mesa, CA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Colorado Springs, CO
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249San Antonio, TX
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249L'viv, Ukraine
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Hoffman Estates, IL
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Pearland, TX
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Calgary, Canada
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Tampa, FL
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$10,000+Undisclosed250 - 999New York, NY
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Dnipro, Ukraine
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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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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
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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