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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJServices provided
See all 357 projectsSmartSites is a distinguished SEO and digital marketing agency that specializes in enhancing online visibility and improving website rankings through comprehensive search optimization strategies. The majority of their reviews—approximately 95%—highlight their expertise in SEO services, digital visibility enhancement, and project management, praising their timely communication and significant improvements in website traffic and SERP optimization. Clients consistently commend SmartSites for their professionalism and responsiveness, with particular acclaim for their ability to deliver results-driven SEO and search engine marketing services.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Montréal, Canada
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Digital Strategy company Rank Media Agency was launched in 2010. Located in Montréal, Canada, the team specializes in Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Preston, Australia
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Clickify is a Digital Strategy company in Preston, Australia. They provide Digital Strategy and Content Marketing and were launched in 2013.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Newtown Square, PA
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See all 1 projectsLogo Nick specializes in website development services. The overall feedback from their reviews indicates dissatisfaction, with clients citing poor communication, unmet promises, and an impression of unethical business practices. The recurring theme across reviews is a warning against engaging with Logo Nick.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249
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BM Digital Marketing Agency in Dubai is a website development firm. They provide Web Development and E-Commerce Development and were established in 2007.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Bengaluru, India
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SEO company Hermes Cubes offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design. They are located in Bengaluru, India.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Nairobi City, Kenya
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The Boostle is a small Digital Strategy company. They focus on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2023.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Potts Point, Australia
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Established in 2010, pepperit is a small social media marketing company. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Kozhikode, India
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CREATIVE MONKEYS is an Advertising company. In Kozhikode, India, the company was launched in 2017. Their team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Gandhinagar, India
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Prismweblink is an Email Marketing company. Based in Gandhinagar, India, their team focuses on Email Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9New Delhi, India
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MysticDigi Pvt Ltd, a branding company, is in New Delhi, India and San Francisco, California. Their services include Branding and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Pune, India
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Founded in 2023, APT Digital Express, a small Mobile & App Marketing company, is headquartered in Pune, India. Their services include Mobile & App Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Houston, TX
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5Fusion Tech LLC is a social media marketing firm. Established in 2018, the firm is based in Houston, Texas. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chandigarh, India
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Attolo Infotech is a web development company in Chandigarh, India. Launched in 2014, the team focuses on Web Development and Web Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249New Delhi, India
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Envigo Marketing Private Limited is a custom software development firm. Headquartered in New Delhi, India, the team focuses on Custom Software Development and UX/UI Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Pasig, Philippines
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IManila, a Content Marketing company, was founded in 1996. They focuses on Content Marketing and E-Commerce Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Mumbai, India
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Launched in 2015, Insomniacs is an user experience agency. The team focuses on UX/UI Design and Branding and is located in Mumbai, India.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Newtown Square, PA
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Webmization is an UX design company based in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. Established in 2012, the team offers UX/UI Design and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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SEO Maisters is a branding agency. The midsize New York, New York-based team provides Branding and Advertising. The company was launched in 2018.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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Digi services 365 is a social media marketing company. Founded in 2015, their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Windermere, FL
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X27 Marketing is a Digital Strategy company launched in 2015. Located in Windermere, Florida, the team specializes in Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Middletown, OH
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BakeMyBook is an Advertising company. Located in Middletown, Ohio, the company was launched in 2015. Their services include Advertising and Market Research.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249New Delhi, India
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Megatask Technologies Pvt Ltd is a social media marketing agency. Founded in 2019, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249
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Head 45 Dental is a branding company. The London, England-based company was established in 1999. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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See all 1 projectsCyber Cultr Media offers digital marketing services, including branding, social media profile setup, social media calendar creation, and digital marketing strategy advisory. Overall feedback highlights their effective and transparent workflow, satisfactory communication, and the friendly nature of their staff, making them a highly regarded vendor in the market.
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Mavilogo offers comprehensive social media marketing services designed to enhance online visibility and engagement. Clients praise their expertise in creating tailored strategies that drive tangible results, such as increased social media presence and conversions. Their transparent communication and commitment to understanding client needs are consistently highlighted across reviews.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Tysons, VA
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Social media marketing firm Hypermmedia was established in 2016. The agency offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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SEO agency DIGISERVE was founded in 2023. In Dhaka, Bangladesh, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerToronto, Canada
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Emanuel P SEO Consultant, a SEO services firm, is located in Toronto, Canada. Established in 2017, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Branding.
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Located in Puebla, Mexico, Marketing Medico is a small Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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See all 1 projectsEmilia Digital is a web development company that was engaged to develop a digital platform focused on Jewish heritage and cultural memory. Despite being initially chosen due to its relevance as an Israeli company, feedback indicates that 100% of the reviews highlight dissatisfaction with the final delivery, citing persistent errors, unresolved functionality issues, and poor project management.
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Headquartered in Springwood, Australia, SoaringWebs Pty Ltd is a small branding company. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Social media marketing agency Jobaer Digital Solutions was launched in 2023. The small team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49San Antonio, TX
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NexLaunch is a Digital Strategy company. They are headquartered in San Antonio, Texas and have small team. They focus on Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Sandy Springs, GA
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Headquartered in Sandy Springs, Georgia, American Design Agency LLC is a social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Mobile & App Marketing.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Bengaluru, India
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Bangalore Web Zone is a web design agency. They are headquartered in Bengaluru, India, and their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Savannah, GA
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Boost by Design, a Digital Strategy company, focuses on Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization. The agency is in Savannah, Georgia and Richmond Hill, Georgia.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Fort Worth, TX
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Magik Digital is a web design agency in Fort Worth, Texas. The team provides Web Design and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Old Sarum, England
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Founded in 2013, Blue Bee Solutions, a small graphic design agency, is based in Old Sarum, England and England. Their team specializes in Graphic Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New Delhi, India
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AOB India, an Advertising company, is headquartered in New Delhi, India. The team specializes in Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Social media marketing company All Stars Digital was established in 2018. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Graphic Design.
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Shiftwave Technologies is a Digital Strategy company. Founded in 2011, their team provides Digital Strategy and Web Design.
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$100,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Singapore, Singapore
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Strategic DigitaLab Pte Ltd is a SEO services firm founded in 2016. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Karachi, Pakistan
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AT&R is a SEO company. The Karachi, Pakistan-based company offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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RED² Digital, a Digital Strategy company, is based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and Singapore, Singapore. Established in 2016, the team focuses on Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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Blow Horn Media is a small graphic design agency located in Ahmedabad, India and Crawley, England. Their services include Graphic Design and Logo.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Kansas City, MO
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Founded in 2019, Martin City Marketing is a print design company. Their services include Print Design and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Kolkata, India
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Digital Rosogulla provides digital marketing services including SEO, social media marketing, and website development. Reviews praise their creativity, effective brand awareness strategies, and ability to drive sales, emphasizing their contribution to enhancing online visibility and website ranking. Clients appreciate their timely delivery and cost-effective solutions, making them a reliable partner for search engine optimization and digital marketing needs.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Ilioupoli, Greece
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Global Touch - Web Design & Digital Marketing Agency is a small social media marketing agency launched in 2015. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Randburg, South Africa
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Vetro Media, a Digital Strategy company, was launched in 2013. In Randburg, South Africa, the team specializes in Digital Strategy and Ecommerce Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Kanpur, India
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Webcity Technologies LLP, a small web development company, is based in Noida, India and Kanpur, India. Their services include Web Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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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 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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36/40.019.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249San Antonio, TX
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35.7/40.020/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience6.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Colorado Springs, CO
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35.5/40.019.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249L'viv, Ukraine
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Tampa, FL
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35.4/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Hoffman Estates, IL
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35.2/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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 - 49Toronto, Canada
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35.1/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49South Jordan, UT
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35.1/40.018/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience7.2/10 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+$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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$10,000+Undisclosed250 - 999New York, NY
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34.7/40.019.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Dnipro, Ukraine
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34.6/40.019.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999
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34.4/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Lehi, UT
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34.1/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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33.7/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 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+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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33.7/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
55% Search Engine Optimization15% Pay Per Click30% 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.