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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.
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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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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Clients have consistently praised SmartSites for delivering excellent value for money, with many noting significant improvements in ROI and lead generation. For instance, one client reported a 25x ROI on ad spend, while another highlighted a 40% increase in business following their engagement. Overall, feedback reflects satisfaction with the company's pricing structure and the quality of services provided, often stating that SmartSites exceeds expectations in responsiveness and project management.Was this helpful?
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9
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10% Search Engine Optimization30% Web Development20% Social Media Marketing +4 services15% Pay Per Click15% Web Design5% Advertising5% Marketing StrategyWebMate, a small website development company, is headquartered in Καβάλα, Greece. Their services include Web Development and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Lahore, Pakistan
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Advertising10% Affiliate Marketing +7 services10% Branding10% Content Marketing10% Digital Strategy10% Email Marketing10% Mobile & App Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media MarketingDigital Media Specialist is a Lahore, Pakistan-based Advertising company. They offer Advertising and Branding and were launched in 2013.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerRajkot, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Email Marketing20% Pay Per Click +3 services20% Social Media Marketing10% Mobile & App Marketing10% Web DevelopmentDigital Thrive is a social media marketing firm. The agency is located in Rajkot, India. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Nashville, TN
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10% Search Engine Optimization15% Branding15% Content Marketing +4 services15% Conversion Optimization15% Digital Strategy15% Pay Per Click15% Web DesignSee all 1 projectsMattnoz offers comprehensive services, including SEO, brand creation, website development, and market research. Overall feedback highlights their exceptional project management, impressive business acumen, and successful outcomes, such as achieving significant online sales growth. Clients appreciate their high value for cost and effective communication, affirming Mattnoz as a reliable partner for enhancing online visibility and website ranking.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Parramatta, Australia
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Social Media Marketing20% Web Design +4 services10% Graphic Design10% Market Research10% Marketing Strategy10% Pay Per ClickWebGlobals is a social media marketing company. They offer Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were established in 2017.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49New Delhi, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization13% Content Marketing12% Pay Per Click +6 services10% Affiliate Marketing10% Marketing Strategy10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design10% Web Development5% Graphic DesignNiPSAR, a SEO company, is in New Delhi, India. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing and were established in 2018.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Bengaluru, India
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16% Search Engine Optimization18% Social Media Marketing17% Branding +3 services17% Web Development16% Content Marketing16% Pay Per ClickGlowhopes is a social media marketing firm founded in 2022. The firm focuses on Social Media Marketing and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Birmingham, England
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Branding10% Business Consulting +7 services10% Conversion Optimization10% Email Marketing10% Marketing Strategy10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% UX/UI Design10% Web DesignUX company Kubix Media was founded in 2015. The firm provides UX/UI Design and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Colorado Springs, CO
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25% Search Engine Optimization45% Web Design10% Digital Strategy +2 services10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media MarketingGuardian Solutions, LLC is a web design agency. In Colorado Springs, Colorado, the team offers Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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20% Search Engine Optimization25% E-Commerce Development25% Web Development +2 services15% Pay Per Click15% Social Media MarketingLaunched in 2006, Oxley Internet Solutions is a small e-commerce development company. Their services include E-Commerce Development and Web Development.
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15% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Pay Per Click +5 services10% Digital Strategy10% Mobile & App Marketing10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design5% Conversion OptimizationBrand Ninja is a Content Marketing company established in 2017. The team offers Content Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Digital Strategy10% Conversion Optimization +4 services10% Email Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DesignDigital Pew, a Digital Strategy company, offer Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization. They were launched in 2018.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Youngstown, OH
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10% Search Engine Optimization45% Web Design25% Pay Per Click +3 services10% Social Media Marketing5% Branding5% Email MarketingLaunched in 2019, BigPoop is a small web design company. Their team specializes in Web Design and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Rockford, MI
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10% Search Engine Optimization50% Web Design25% Pay Per Click +2 services10% Video Production5% Content MarketingEstablished in 2015, 616 Marketing Group is a web design company. Their services include Web Design and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Miami, FL
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15% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click15% Content Marketing +8 services10% Digital Strategy10% Web Development5% Branding5% CRM Consulting and SI5% Conversion Optimization5% Other Digital Marketing5% Social Media Marketing5% Web DesignIn Miami, Florida, iSONEW Digital is a pay per click agency. They specialize in Pay Per Click and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Glebe, Australia
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20% Search Engine Optimization15% Branding15% Mobile App Development +4 services15% Pay Per Click15% Social Media Marketing10% E-Commerce Development10% Web DesignHornet Marketing is a SEO agency. The team is based in Glebe, Australia, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Udaipur, India
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15% Search Engine Optimization50% Social Media Marketing20% Pay Per Click +2 services10% Digital Strategy5% Other Digital MarketingSocial media marketing agency Midinnings was established in 2019. The small team provides Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Neemrana, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% E-Commerce Development15% Pay Per Click +5 services10% Content Marketing10% Conversion Optimization10% Digital Strategy10% Social Media Marketing5% Email MarketingNCMborz is an e-commerce development firm. In Neemrana, India, the team provides E-Commerce Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Louisville, KY
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25% Search Engine Optimization50% Web Design15% Web Development +1 service10% Pay Per ClickJet Set Views is a web design company. The team is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, and their services include Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Stockholm, Sweden
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Content Marketing15% Conversion Optimization +4 services10% Digital Strategy10% Pay Per Click10% Web Design5% UX/UI DesignJust Value is a Content Marketing company. Their small team is located in Stockholm, Sweden and offers Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. The agency was founded in 2015.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Huntsville, AL
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15% Search Engine Optimization30% Social Media Marketing20% Pay Per Click +3 services20% Web Design10% Conversion Optimization5% Graphic DesignEstablished in 2018, McWilliams Marketing is a small social media marketing company located in Huntsville, Alabama. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Lagos, Nigeria
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15% Search Engine Optimization30% Conversion Optimization20% Pay Per Click +4 services10% Content Marketing10% Digital Strategy10% Web Design5% Email MarketingWab Digital is a Conversion Optimization company. Established in 2016, the agency is located in Lagos, Nigeria. Their team provides Conversion Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Pune, India
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25% Search Engine Optimization20% Social Media Marketing15% Ecommerce Marketing +4 services10% Affiliate Marketing10% Content Marketing10% Email Marketing10% Pay Per ClickFounded in 2008, IPCS Global is a SEO agency. The agency provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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15% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Video Production +4 services15% Web Development10% Content Marketing10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DesignBased in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, aeads is a PPC company. Established in 2021, the team focuses on Pay Per Click and Video Production.
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Web Design10% Content Marketing +6 services10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing5% Digital Strategy5% Graphic Design5% Other Digital Marketing5% Video ProductionJupiter Marketing Agency is a SEO agency. The team is in Jupiter, Florida, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Naples, FL
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10% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click15% Social Media Marketing +6 services15% Web Design10% Digital Strategy10% Other Digital Marketing5% Advertising5% Conversion Optimization5% Email MarketingOffer - marketing agency is a Naples, Florida-based PPC agency. They provide Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing and were launched in 2023.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Alstonville, Australia
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20% Search Engine Optimization15% Pay Per Click15% Web Design +8 services10% Digital Strategy10% Marketing Strategy5% AI Consulting5% Content Marketing5% Corporate Photography5% Email Marketing5% Social Media Marketing5% Video ProductionWEB Dynamic is a SEO company. Based in Alstonville, Australia and Byron Bay, Australia, their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Phoenix, AZ
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% Digital Strategy15% Pay Per Click +6 services15% Social Media Marketing10% Content Marketing10% Web Design10% Web Development5% Conversion Optimization5% Video ProductionMWI is a Digital Strategy company. They were launched in 1999, and their services include Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click10% Content Marketing +6 services10% Conversion Optimization10% Digital Strategy10% Email Marketing10% Other Digital Marketing10% Social Media Marketing10% Video ProductionPay per click company Topranker.net is headquartered in Ahmedabad, India. The team offers Pay Per Click and Content Marketing.
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15% Search Engine Optimization20% E-Commerce Development20% Web Design +3 services20% Web Development15% Pay Per Click10% Digital StrategyLocated in Toronto, Canada, Zop Media is a small e-commerce development company. The team provides E-Commerce Development and Web Design.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Noida, India
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15% Search Engine Optimization25% Web Design15% E-Commerce Development +3 services15% Mobile App Development15% Pay Per Click15% Web DevelopmentJMD Web Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Is a Noida, India-based web design agency. Launched in 2011, the team offers Web Design and E-Commerce Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Odessa, FL
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20% Search Engine Optimization30% Digital Strategy20% Web Design +5 services10% Pay Per Click5% Advertising5% Branding5% Demand Generation Marketing5% Marketing StrategyVSF Marketing is a Digital Strategy company in Odessa, Florida. They offer Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization and were founded in 2011.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Bengaluru, India
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10% Search Engine Optimization25% Content Marketing20% Pay Per Click +4 services15% Conversion Optimization10% Digital Strategy10% Email Marketing10% Social Media MarketingFuego Systems is a Mountain View, California-based Content Marketing company. They specialize in Content Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Portland, OR
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15% Search Engine Optimization25% Advertising15% Pay Per Click +4 services15% Social Media Marketing10% Back Office Outsourcing10% Branding10% Content MarketingXPND Interactive is an Advertising company. They are headquartered in Portland, Oregon, and their services include Advertising and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Bengaluru, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Social Media Marketing15% UX/UI Design +4 services15% Web Design10% Advertising10% Content Marketing10% Pay Per ClickSEO services firm Avohi was established in 2015. The firm focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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10% Search Engine Optimization30% Digital Strategy20% Pay Per Click +3 services20% Social Media Marketing10% Content Marketing10% Email MarketingEmperikal is a Digital Strategy company. Their small team is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and specializes in Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click. The firm was launched in 2017.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Davao City, Philippines
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15% Search Engine Optimization20% Branding15% Email Marketing +4 services15% Pay Per Click15% Social Media Marketing10% Video Production10% Web DevelopmentBranding firm Marketing Media Cloud provides Branding and Email Marketing. They are in Davao City, Philippines.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49دبي, United Arab Emirates
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Social Media Marketing10% Custom Software Development +5 services10% Email Marketing10% Mobile App Development10% Pay Per Click10% Video Production10% Web DevelopmentZoom Digital is a SEO agency. Based in دبي, United Arab Emirates, their small team provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing. The firm was founded in 2015.
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15% Search Engine Optimization15% IT Managed Services15% Mobile App Development +4 services15% Pay Per Click15% Social Media Marketing15% Web Development10% IT Strategy ConsultingAbos is an IT managed services company. They provide IT managed services and Mobile App Development and were established in 2019. The company is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and India.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49West Pennant Hills, Australia
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20% Search Engine Optimization15% Content Marketing15% Ecommerce Marketing +4 services15% Email Marketing15% Web Development10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media MarketingFounded in 2014, Top4 Digital Marketing Agency is a SEO services firm. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing and is located in West Pennant Hills, Australia.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49
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15% Search Engine Optimization15% Digital Strategy15% Pay Per Click +6 services10% Content Marketing10% Conversion Optimization10% Ecommerce Marketing10% Other Digital Marketing10% Social Media Marketing5% Email MarketingFounded in 2014, All Points Digital is a small Avon, Connecticut-based Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Jacksonville, FL
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15% Search Engine Optimization15% Digital Strategy15% Pay Per Click +5 services15% Social Media Marketing10% Corporate Photography10% Video Production10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentCustom Design Partners is a Digital Strategy company. They were founded in 2016, and their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Bradenton, FL
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Conversion Optimization20% Social Media Marketing +4 services10% Content Marketing10% Digital Strategy10% Email Marketing10% Pay Per ClickLaunched in 2016, Home Care Marketing Pros is a small Conversion Optimization company. Their team focuses on Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Social Media Marketing20% UX/UI Design +3 services20% Web Design10% Logo10% Pay Per ClickGiddyUp is an user experience design agency. The team is located in Cape Town, South Africa, and their services include UX/UI Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% Digital Strategy20% Marketing Strategy +4 services20% Pay Per Click10% Conversion Optimization10% UX/UI Design10% Video ProductionHeadquartered in Austin, Texas, Push ROI, Inc. Is a Marketing Strategy company. They provide Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Sikar, India
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15% Search Engine Optimization20% Mobile App Development20% Web Design +3 services15% Pay Per Click15% Social Media Marketing15% Web DevelopmentKNPL India is a small Sikar, India-based application development firm. Their services include Mobile App Development and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Raleigh, NC
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Pay Per Click +3 services20% Public Relations20% Social Media Marketing10% Web DesignContent Marketing company Avail Consultants was founded in 2017. The agency offers Content Marketing and Public Relations.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Baltimore, MD
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Web Design20% Web Development +4 services10% Content Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% UX/UI DesignLocated in Baltimore, Maryland, Hyper-Loop Digital Marketing & SEO Services is a SEO company. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Brandon Township, MI
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +5 services10% Affiliate Marketing10% Content Marketing10% Conversion Optimization10% Digital Strategy10% Other Digital MarketingBased in Brandon Township, Michigan, Finepoint Social is a small PPC company. The team focuses on Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Kharkiv, Ukraine
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15% Search Engine Optimization20% Custom Software Development20% Web Development +3 services15% Mobile App Development15% Pay Per Click15% Social Media MarketingLocated in Kharkiv, Ukraine, DuxTeam is a custom software development company. Their services include Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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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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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Odesa, Ukraine
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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
75% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click -
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Boca Raton, FL
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34.5/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
60% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Other -
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Odesa, Ukraine
Ability to deliver
33.7/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
40% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click30% Other -
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49South Jordan, UT
Ability to deliver
33.7/40.018/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience5.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
65% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click10% Other
Top Search Engine Marketing (SEM) Agencies
An SEM company plans, launches, and manages paid search campaigns on platforms such as Google Ads, Microsoft Advertising, and Amazon. Their specialists research high-value keywords, write ad copy, set up audience targeting, adjust bids in real time, and run A/B tests to maximize return on ad spend (ROAS). They also track conversions, deliver performance reports, and provide strategic recommendations that align with your wider digital marketing objectives.
Most agencies deliver an end-to-end suite that can include:
- Keyword research & competitive analysis
- Campaign setup (Search, Shopping, Display, YouTube)
- Bid management and budget pacing
- Ad copywriting and creative testing
- Landing-page optimization
- Remarketing and audience segmentation
- Conversion tracking and analytics integration
Some firms also bundle complementary channels, such as programmatic display or social PPC, to create a unified digital marketing strategy.
SEM engagements usually fall between $3,000–$20,000 per month, but pricing scales with ad spend, account complexity, and service level. Smaller businesses might work with an agency on a management-fee model (e.g., 10%–20% of monthly media spend), while enterprises often negotiate flat retainers or performance-based contracts. Always ask for a clear breakdown of management fees versus ad budget before signing.
Start by defining your KPIs, such as lead volume, e-commerce revenue, or customer acquisition cost. Then:
- Review case studies in your industry.
- Check Clutch client reviews for transparency, communication, and results.
- Compare pricing models (percentage of spend, flat fee, or hybrid).
- Request a campaign audit or strategic roadmap to gauge expertise.
Selecting a partner whose reporting cadence and collaboration style match your internal workflow will set the engagement up for success.
- “Guaranteed #1 ranking” claims (ad position depends on auction dynamics).
- Lack of access to the ad account or data ownership.
- Vague reporting that focuses on clicks instead of revenue-driven metrics.
- One-size-fits-all strategies with minimal keyword research.
- Slow or inconsistent communication during the sales process.
- How will you structure our campaigns and why?
- Which metrics will you report on weekly and monthly?
- What tools or automations do you use for bid management?
- Can you share a recent success story in a similar industry or budget range?
- Who will be my day-to-day point of contact, and how many accounts do they manage?
- How do you coordinate SEM with SEO and other digital marketing channels?
Agencies bring platform certifications, cross-account data, and advanced tools that small teams can’t always justify purchasing. Their experience shortens the testing cycle, reduces wasted spend, and frees internal staff to focus on broader marketing initiatives.
Freelancers are ideal for limited budgets or project-based needs. Agencies, however, provide a multidisciplinary team including strategists, copywriters, designers, and analysts that can scale campaigns quickly and cover absences without interrupting performance.
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