Top Search Engine Marketing (SEM) Agencies
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJServices provided
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$5,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Jaipur, India
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Small SEO services firm Dpixlr, is in Jaipur, India. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Knoxville, TN
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Prismo Web Solutions is a SEO company. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design and is in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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Novogrowth is a Greece-based Content Marketing company. Established in 2018, the team specializes in Content Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9
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Kade Media Ltd. Is a Digital Strategy company established in 2018. Their services include Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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Digital Marketing kenya/ is a SEO services firm. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy and were founded in 2019. The agency is in Nairobi, Kenya.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Battle Creek, MI
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NeuWeb Marketing, a small PR company, is in Battle Creek, Michigan. The team specializes in Public Relations and Pay Per Click.
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Founded in 2016, Good Robot Media is a small Covington, Louisiana-based Content Marketing company. Their services include Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Thiruvananthapuram, India
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Sproutbien is a Thiruvananthapuram, India-based Advertising company. Established in 2018, the team focuses on Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Nashua, NH
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Freestone Digital Media, a small Business Consulting company, is headquartered in Nashua, New Hampshire. The team provides Business Consulting and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Vadodara, India
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Established in 2018, SEOFits is a pay per click company. The team focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization and is based in Vadodara, India.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Bandung, Indonesia
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Fad Ad, a Digital Strategy company, was launched in 2016. The agency provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Sun Prairie, WI
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BrandSpark Inc. Is a Digital Strategy company. Founded in 2019, their team provides Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Charleston, SC
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Liquid Rise Media, a small pay per click agency, is based in Charleston, South Carolina. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Buford, GA
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Way Out Digital, a small pay per click agency, is headquartered in Buford, Georgia. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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Website Expert Guru is a SEO services firm. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Web Development and are headquartered in Gurgaon, India.
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Potts Point, Australia
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SEOTopSecret, a Content Marketing company, is located in Potts Point, Australia. Their services include Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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Sohanjit Web Developers, an Email Marketing company, was launched in 2017. The firm offers Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dayton, OH
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Launched in 2013, Auroxa Web Development LLC. Is a small pay per click company. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Tampa, FL
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Marketing Divine is a branding agency. In Tampa, Florida, the company was established in 2016. Their team offers Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Mira Bhayandar, India
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Zeptix Digital is a Conversion Optimization company. The Mira Bhayandar, India-based company was established in 2018. Their services include Conversion Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Tullahoma, TN
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J Street Digital is a Content Marketing company. Their small team is based in Tullahoma, Tennessee. Their team offers Content Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9München, Germany
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Ingeniom is an e-commerce development firm. Based in München, Germany and Sibiu, Romania, the firm offers E-Commerce Development and Pay Per Click.
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Launched in 2010, Image Lucidity is a graphic design agency. The company specializes in Graphic Design and Pay Per Click.
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Based in Vadodara, India, 99Plus It Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Is a Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Graphic Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Medellín, Colombia
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Mostacho Marketing is a Digital Strategy company. They are based in Medellín, Colombia and have small team. They offer Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Indianapolis, IN
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Michira Marketing is a PPC agency. Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, the company offers Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Rein Group LLC is a small graphic design agency founded in 2015. Their team provides Graphic Design and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
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Abia Digital is an Advertising company. They are located in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal. Their team focuses on Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dallas, TX
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Grant and Labels Marketing is a Content Marketing company. Their small team is in Dallas, Texas and offers Content Marketing and Graphic Design. The company was established in 2016.
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Fortissimo, a SEO agency, is in. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Gorey, Ireland
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Founded in 2019, Above Design Digital Agency, a small PPC agency, is based in Gorey, Ireland. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Jaipur, India
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TheSiteTraffic is a small branding firm. They provide Branding and Marketing Strategy and were founded in 2019.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Bradford West Gwillimbury, Canada
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Dental Marketing Heroes is a pay per click agency. The Bradford West Gwillimbury, Canada-based firm focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Lagos, Nigeria
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Headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, Techgism is a small Content Marketing company. The team specializes in Content Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Bengaluru, India
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Success Stars Consulting LLP is a social media marketing company. Their team is headquartered in Bengaluru, India. The firm focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Aligoo is a Conversion Optimization company. Established in 2020, the team offers Conversion Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Karachi, Pakistan
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Mobile & App Marketing company NODZ Technologies focuses on Mobile & App Marketing and Pay Per Click. They are headquartered in Karachi, Pakistan.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Warszawa, Poland
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Content Marketing company Force of Web was launched in 2018. The team offers Content Marketing and Digital Strategy and is in Warszawa, Poland.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Colorado Springs, CO
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Small Street Marketing, a Digital Strategy company, offers Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click. The agency is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Nashville, TN
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Web design agency The 107 Group was founded in 2001. The small team offers Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Warszawa, Poland
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E-lions, a SEO services firm, is headquartered in Warszawa, Poland. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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INCO Media is an Advertising company. They are headquartered in Agadir, Morocco. Their team focuses on Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9New Delhi, India
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SKM Digital Solutions is a Content Marketing company founded in 2019. The firm specializes in Content Marketing and Mobile & App Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Navamargh is a pay per click company. The team provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Castle Hill, Australia
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Creativus Design is a small Digital Strategy company founded in 2019. Their team focuses on Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Lucknow, India
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Easy technicals is a SEO company. The Lucknow, India-based company provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Ahmedabad, India
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SEO services firm Ready2code Web Solutions Pvt. Ltd was established in 2017. The small team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Digital Concept Marketing is a small Los Angeles, California-based branding firm. The team offers Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Delhi, India
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Launched in 2019, RANKINSIDE.COM is a small Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chandler, AZ
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Sunlight SEO, a small social media marketing agency, is based in Chandler, Arizona. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Arlington Heights, IL
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38.5/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Diego, CA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Marion, IL
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37.4/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJ
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37.4/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Copley, OH
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36.2/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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36/40.019.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Bel Air, MD
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Costa Mesa, CA
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35.8/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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35.8/40.019.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Colorado Springs, CO
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35.7/40.019.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249San Antonio, TX
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249L'viv, Ukraine
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Hoffman Estates, IL
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Pearland, TX
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35.2/40.019.8/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Calgary, Canada
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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34.9/40.020/20 Reviews9/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Tampa, FL
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34.7/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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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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34.7/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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
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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
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$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
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Boca Raton, FL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Odesa, Ukraine
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49South Jordan, UT
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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.