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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 consistently demonstrated exceptional performance across various client engagements. Clients have praised their impressive customer service, timely delivery, and effective project management. For instance, one client noted a significant increase in website traffic and reservations due to SmartSites' efforts, while another highlighted their outstanding project manager, who was described as devoted and knowledgeable. Overall, the sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with clients expressing high satisfaction and recommending SmartSites without reservations.-
SEO Services for Educational Consulting Company
5.0 May 28, 2024Project management was excellent. The project manager Kristin was very devoted, knowledgeable, and organized. In addition, she really went above and beyond her role in providing service that was truly exceptional. On a personal level, she was always friendly and accepting of my suggestions and feedback.
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SEO & PPC Mgmt for Load Force Weighing Systems Manufacturer
5.0 May 21, 2024Smartsites has significantly above our expectations. Significant improvement in PPC results and SEO. They are providing MUCH more as far as services go, specifically content writing, making website changes/blog posts as needed without having to go through our web developer, and providing PPC management with SEO for the same price we were previously paying for SEO alone. I am amazed at the sheer quantity and high quality of work SmartSites performs, especially at the quoted price.
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SEO Services for Hemp Company
5.0 Aug 15, 2023Being honest.. I was not very confident in what we were going to receive as we are a very niche market and there is a lot of confusion between hemp and marijuana and it is very important that it is explained properly. However, the team that worked on our blogs proved me wrong and they were EXCELLENT! Not only are we hitting the keywords that we were after, but the overall educational aspect of the blogs is perfect and is definitely a piece that we have been missing!
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Web Design for Packaging Equipment Manufacturer
5.0 Dec 6, 2024Seung-woo was excellent at responding to needs quickly and professionally. They had great customer service.
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Content Marketing, SEO & PPC for Physical Therapy Clinic
5.0 Jun 5, 2025Each period, we were emailed a detailed report with the performance of the SmartSite services and a comparable measurement to previous reports and competitors. Our leads and lead quality were significantly improved, our SEO optimization improved, our blogs all around improved, our back end of things improved. Whenever I had a question and reached out, the Smartsite team was quick to respond and was quick with solutions. Tori especially went above and beyond for my team and myself.
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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
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Email Marketing20% Pay Per Click +3 services20% Social Media Marketing10% Marketing Strategy10% Web DesignProMaximize is a social media marketing agency. Their team is located in Bernards, New Jersey. The firm offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Digital Strategy +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Web DevelopmentLocated in Pattaya, Thailand, KeyRealSeo is a Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Sydney, Australia
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Digital Strategy20% Pay Per Click +4 services10% Conversion Optimization10% Email Marketing10% SMS Marketing10% Social Media MarketingXO Digital, a Digital Strategy company, was founded in 2023. They specializes in Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Kaiserslautern, Germany
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Conversion Optimization20% Pay Per Click +4 services15% Ecommerce Marketing10% Market Research10% Marketing Strategy5% TranslationEstablished in 2016, German Launch, a small Conversion Optimization company, is based in Kaiserslautern, Germany. Their team specializes in Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization.
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentElite Digital Solutions Ltd. Is a social media marketing firm. They were established in 2021, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9South Brunswick Township, NJ
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Custom Software Development20% E-Commerce Development +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Web DevelopmentSEO agency Placid Technologies focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click. They are headquartered in South Brunswick Township, New Jersey.
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DevelopmentLaunched in 2023, Digital Bhavesh | Certified Digital Marketer In Kandivali is a small social media marketing agency. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Email Marketing20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DesignSocial media marketing agency Technistart Digital was established in 2023. Headquartered in Haywards Heath, England, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Hamilton, Canada
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20% Search Engine Optimization25% Direct Marketing20% Pay Per Click +5 services15% Branding5% Advertising5% Content Marketing5% Mobile & App Marketing5% Social Media MarketingHolistic Acquisition is a small Direct Marketing company established in 2023. Their team specializes in Direct Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Graphic Design20% Pay Per Click +3 services20% Social Media Marketing10% Low/No Code Development10% Web DevelopmentSocial media marketing company Someguys - creative digital agency is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Established in 2016, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Branding20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentOrange Buzz Media is a branding firm. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, the company focuses on Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Conversion Optimization +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingLocated in Chennai, India, KENSHI COMMERCE is a social media marketing company. Founded in 2021, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Birmingham, AL
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Conversion Optimization20% Email Marketing +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingHumin, a social media marketing agency, was founded in 2023. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and is based in Birmingham, Alabama.
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30% Search Engine Optimization30% Social Media Marketing30% Web Design +1 service10% Pay Per ClickSmall social media marketing firm Unique Develop, is headquartered in Nashik, India. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Nairobi, Kenya
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Email Marketing20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% SMS Marketing20% Social Media MarketingIn Nairobi, Kenya, Jcomtech Digital is a small social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Mildenhall, England
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Marketing Strategy +3 services20% Pay Per Click10% CRM Consulting and SI10% Low/No Code DevelopmentLocated in Mildenhall, England, RevForm is a Marketing Strategy company. They focus on Marketing Strategy and Content Marketing and were established in 2023.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9
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20% Search Engine Optimization60% Web Design20% Pay Per ClickBased in Columbus, Ohio, Ohio Law Design is a web design company. The team offers Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Conversion Optimization20% Email Marketing +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingFounded in 2020, Adlense Network Pvt Ltd is a social media marketing firm. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Sathamangalam, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +2 services20% Video Production20% Web DesignLaunched in 2023, Paper Ink Media is a small Sathamangalam, India-based social media marketing agency. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Advertising20% Branding +2 services20% Conversion Optimization20% Pay Per ClickEstablished in 2023, Kolsni Marketing, a small Advertising company, is in Burbank, California. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% E-Commerce Development20% Graphic Design +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingWardaan, a social media marketing firm, was launched in 2008. The firm provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Other Digital Marketing +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingXStream Media LLC is a social media marketing company. They were launched in 2023, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Conversion Optimization20% Ecommerce Marketing +2 services20% Email Marketing20% Pay Per ClickSEMSnap is a London, England-based Email Marketing company. They offer Email Marketing and Conversion Optimization and were founded in 2023.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Hounslow, England
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20% Search Engine Optimization50% Web Design20% Pay Per Click +1 service10% Low/No Code DevelopmentFounded in 2020, Soracle Media is a web design agency. The small team offers Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Digital Strategy20% Email Marketing +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingWebX Commerce is a Digital Strategy company founded in 2017. Their team specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Mira Bhayandar, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Conversion Optimization20% Email Marketing +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingSocialWits is a social media marketing agency. The Mira Bhayandar, India-based company was launched in 2012. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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30% Search Engine Optimization20% Social Media Marketing20% Web Development +3 services10% Content Marketing10% Email Marketing10% Pay Per ClickTrioft Company is a SEO company founded in 2019. The company focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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10% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click30% Web Design +2 services20% Advertising10% Email MarketingFounded in 2023, Next LVL Marketing is a small pay per click agency. Their team provides Pay Per Click and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mumbai, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentFounded in 2024, Web Bird is a small Mumbai, India-based social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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10% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click10% UX/UI Design +9 services10% Web Design5% Content Marketing5% Demand Generation Marketing5% Digital Strategy5% Graphic Design5% Logo5% Packaging Design5% Print Design5% Social Media MarketingZapro Agency is a pay per click company. They are based in Hyderabad, India. Their team specializes in Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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30% Search Engine Optimization30% Web Development20% Social Media Marketing +2 services10% Accounting10% Pay Per ClickSEO services firm ADwave Studios is in Akora Khattak, Pakistan. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click10% Conversion Optimization +9 services10% Web Design5% Account-Based Marketing5% Branding5% Digital Strategy5% Email Marketing5% Graphic Design5% Logo5% Social Media Marketing5% UX/UI DesignLocate Legal is a small SEO company established in 2023. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Virginia Beach, VA
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Branding20% Marketing Strategy +3 services20% Pay Per Click10% Low/No Code Development10% Web DesignChaos Theory Marketing is a branding firm. The Virginia Beach, Virginia-based agency was launched in 2021. Their team provides Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Las Vegas, NV
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Digital Strategy20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DesignHiLyte Marketing is a Digital Strategy company. They are located in Las Vegas, Nevada and have small team of experts. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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10% Search Engine Optimization40% Web Design30% Pay Per Click +2 services10% Low/No Code Development10% Social Media MarketingEstablished in 2023, Disruptive Digital Services is a small web design agency. Their services include Web Design and Pay Per Click.
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30% Search Engine Optimization20% Social Media Marketing20% Web Design +3 services10% Content Marketing10% Email Marketing10% Pay Per ClickThe Emerson Agency, a SEO services firm, was launched in 2023. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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30% Search Engine Optimization30% Conversion Optimization30% Social Media Marketing +1 service10% Pay Per ClickHeadquartered in Los Angeles, California, Growth Monsters is a social media marketing firm. They provide Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +3 services15% Content Marketing15% Email Marketing10% Conversion OptimizationAenigmah Digital Marketing Company is a social media marketing firm. They are headquartered in Rajkot, India. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49New Delhi, India
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15% Search Engine Optimization20% Social Media Marketing10% Mobile App Development +8 services10% Pay Per Click10% Web Design10% Web Development5% Content Marketing5% Email Marketing5% Logo5% Mobile & App Marketing5% Other Digital MarketingDigiVision360 Technologies is a social media marketing company launched in 2019. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and is headquartered in New Delhi, India.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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15% Search Engine Optimization20% Mobile App Development15% Digital Strategy +5 services15% Web Development10% E-Commerce Development10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing5% Web DesignFSG APPS & TECH is a small application development company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The team provides Mobile App Development and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Bellevue, WA
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Branding20% Market Research +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Web DesignPhoenix Creative Solutions, a small branding company, is based in Bellevue, Washington. Their services include Branding and Market Research.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Gurugram, India
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11% Search Engine Optimization10% Pay Per Click9% Web Development +11 services8% E-Commerce Development8% Graphic Design8% Social Media Marketing7% Email Marketing7% Web Design6% Content Marketing6% Mobile App Development5% Affiliate Marketing5% Application Testing5% Mobile & App Marketing5% UX/UI DesignPRETUTE is a SEO services firm. The company is located in Gurugram, India. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Randburg, South Africa
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20% Search Engine Optimization15% Low/No Code Development10% Content Marketing +6 services10% Custom Software Development10% E-Commerce Development10% Pay Per Click10% Web Design10% Web Development5% Digital StrategyBrandsplash is a Content Marketing company. The Randburg, South Africa-based company was established in 2014. Their services include Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Ahmedabad, India
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15% Search Engine Optimization15% Graphic Design15% Pay Per Click +8 services10% Advertising10% Branding10% Logo10% Web Design5% Digital Strategy5% Other Digital Marketing3% Corporate Photography2% Packaging DesignGraphic design company Ardea Concept is located in Ahmedabad, India. They specialize in Graphic Design and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Ciudad Guayana, Venezuela
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20% Search Engine Optimization10% Affiliate Marketing10% Content Marketing +6 services10% Conversion Optimization10% Digital Strategy10% Email Marketing10% Mobile & App Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media MarketingEM Solutions Agency is a SEO company. The small Ciudad Guayana, Venezuela-based team offers Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing. The agency was established in 2015.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Spring, TX
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Marketing Strategy15% Advertising +5 services15% Content Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing5% Conversion Optimization5% Web DesignDigital Marketing Netic is a Marketing Strategy company established in 2018. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Essex, England
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19% Search Engine Optimization20% Advertising10% Content Marketing +11 services10% Digital Strategy10% Pay Per Click7% UX/UI Design7% Web Design5% Conversion Optimization5% Social Media Marketing3% Mobile & App Marketing1% Affiliate Marketing1% Email Marketing1% Graphic Design1% LogoAdvertising company Dzynin Ltd was launched in 2019. The team focuses on Advertising and Search Engine Optimization and is in Essex, England.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Delhi, India
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15% Search Engine Optimization15% Digital Strategy14% Pay Per Click +5 services14% Web Design12% Social Media Marketing10% Content Marketing10% Other Design10% UX/UI DesignF5 Digi Solutions, a Digital Strategy company, was founded in 2018. The agency focuses on Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Ahmedabad, India
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30% Search Engine Optimization25% Video Marketing20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Web Development5% E-Commerce DevelopmentSee all 2 projectsVibrantSEO provides comprehensive SEO and digital marketing services, including Search Optimization and Search Engine Marketing, tailored to enhance online visibility and website ranking. Their clients commend the company for its professional project management, timely delivery, and effective strategies that significantly boost website traffic and brand awareness, highlighting the dedication and knowledgeable support of their team.
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Content Marketing10% Digital Strategy +8 services10% Email Marketing10% Logo10% Other Digital Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design9% Ecommerce Marketing1% Graphic DesignEstablished in 2020, Kripi is a Digital Strategy company. The small team specializes in Digital Strategy 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+$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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34/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
70% Search Engine Optimization15% Pay Per Click15% Other -
$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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34/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
40% Search Engine Optimization45% Pay Per Click15% Other -
$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Odesa, Ukraine
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33.9/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
60% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click10% Other -
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Lehi, UT
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33.8/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
75% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click -
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Boca Raton, FL
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34.5/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
60% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Other -
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Odesa, Ukraine
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33.7/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
40% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click30% Other -
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49South Jordan, UT
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33.7/40.018/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience5.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
65% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click10% Other
Top Search Engine Marketing (SEM) Agencies
An SEM company plans, launches, and manages paid search campaigns on platforms such as Google Ads, Microsoft Advertising, and Amazon. Their specialists research high-value keywords, write ad copy, set up audience targeting, adjust bids in real time, and run A/B tests to maximize return on ad spend (ROAS). They also track conversions, deliver performance reports, and provide strategic recommendations that align with your wider digital marketing objectives.
Most agencies deliver an end-to-end suite that can include:
- Keyword research & competitive analysis
- Campaign setup (Search, Shopping, Display, YouTube)
- Bid management and budget pacing
- Ad copywriting and creative testing
- Landing-page optimization
- Remarketing and audience segmentation
- Conversion tracking and analytics integration
Some firms also bundle complementary channels, such as programmatic display or social PPC, to create a unified digital marketing strategy.
SEM engagements usually fall between $3,000–$20,000 per month, but pricing scales with ad spend, account complexity, and service level. Smaller businesses might work with an agency on a management-fee model (e.g., 10%–20% of monthly media spend), while enterprises often negotiate flat retainers or performance-based contracts. Always ask for a clear breakdown of management fees versus ad budget before signing.
Start by defining your KPIs, such as lead volume, e-commerce revenue, or customer acquisition cost. Then:
- Review case studies in your industry.
- Check Clutch client reviews for transparency, communication, and results.
- Compare pricing models (percentage of spend, flat fee, or hybrid).
- Request a campaign audit or strategic roadmap to gauge expertise.
Selecting a partner whose reporting cadence and collaboration style match your internal workflow will set the engagement up for success.
- “Guaranteed #1 ranking” claims (ad position depends on auction dynamics).
- Lack of access to the ad account or data ownership.
- Vague reporting that focuses on clicks instead of revenue-driven metrics.
- One-size-fits-all strategies with minimal keyword research.
- Slow or inconsistent communication during the sales process.
- How will you structure our campaigns and why?
- Which metrics will you report on weekly and monthly?
- What tools or automations do you use for bid management?
- Can you share a recent success story in a similar industry or budget range?
- Who will be my day-to-day point of contact, and how many accounts do they manage?
- How do you coordinate SEM with SEO and other digital marketing channels?
Agencies bring platform certifications, cross-account data, and advanced tools that small teams can’t always justify purchasing. Their experience shortens the testing cycle, reduces wasted spend, and frees internal staff to focus on broader marketing initiatives.
Freelancers are ideal for limited budgets or project-based needs. Agencies, however, provide a multidisciplinary team including strategists, copywriters, designers, and analysts that can scale campaigns quickly and cover absences without interrupting performance.
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