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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 garnered positive feedback for its expertise and professionalism across various projects. Clients have reported significant improvements in online presence, including increased follower bases, engagement rates, and overall traffic. Specific instances of success include a 50% to 100% growth in organic traffic and a notable rise in calls due to effective SEO and PPC management. Overall, the sentiment reflects a high level of satisfaction with SmartSites' project management, communication, and responsiveness to client needs.-
Content Creation, SMM & Ad Campaign Mgmt for Car Dealership
5.0 May 25, 2023The company's expertise in social media management, content creation, and strategic advertising campaigns has contributed to tangible improvements in our online presence and overall marketing performance. Increased Follower Base: With SmartSites' assistance, we have experienced a notable growth in our follower base across both Facebook and Instagram. Their team demonstrated a deep understanding of various platforms like Facebook and Instagram, including the latest trends and best practices.
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SEO & Link Building for Tide Clocks Manufacturer
5.0 Mar 2, 2023They're experienced enough to hit the ground running on a project without scrambling around. Very professional and prompt. Stated timelines met.
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5.0 Jan 20, 2023Founders are very impressive: super industry knowledge, capabilities and experience and genuinely interesting and engaging people. A true pleasure to work with.
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SEO & PPC Services for Photonics Components Manufacturer
5.0 Jan 13, 2023They have strong experience, collaboration and actions on the PPC side. Meetings scheduled regularly and flexible to our schedules.
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Digital Marketing for Home Decor Company
5.0 Dec 28, 2021SmartSites team has both expertise and experience, and, above all, they are pretty supportive and helpful. I will keep working with them once again soon.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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15% Search Engine Optimization15% Ecommerce Marketing15% Mobile & App Marketing +5 services15% Social Media Marketing10% Content Marketing10% Email Marketing10% Other Digital Marketing10% Pay Per ClickRang makers Digital Marketing services is a social media marketing agency located in Ahmedabad, India. Launched in 2020, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Mobile & App Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Surat, India
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13% Search Engine Optimization13% Conversion Optimization13% Digital Strategy +5 services13% Mobile & App Marketing12% Content Marketing12% Email Marketing12% Pay Per Click12% Social Media MarketingSEO services is a Digital Strategy company. Their small team is located in Surat, India and specializes in Digital Strategy and Mobile & App Marketing. The agency was founded in 2022.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Pune, India
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15% Search Engine Optimization20% Mobile App Development20% UX/UI Design +3 services20% Web Development15% Social Media Marketing10% Pay Per ClickWebwide IT Solutions LLP is an user experience company. The Pune, India-based team offers UX/UI Design and Web Development.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Ludhiana, India
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15% Search Engine Optimization20% Web Development15% Web Design +5 services10% CRM Consulting and SI10% Conversion Optimization10% Digital Strategy10% ERP Consulting and SI10% Pay Per ClickEBuilderz Infotech is a web development company. They are in Ludhiana, India, and their services include Web Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Airdrie, Canada
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10% Search Engine Optimization15% Advertising15% Pay Per Click +6 services15% UX/UI Design15% Web Design10% Content Marketing10% Ecommerce Marketing5% Digital Strategy5% Social Media MarketingCanadian Web studios is an Advertising company. Their small team is located in Airdrie, Canada and specializes in Advertising and Pay Per Click. The firm was founded in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Zürich, Switzerland
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15% Search Engine Optimization15% Graphic Design15% Social Media Marketing +9 services10% Mobile & App Marketing10% Pay Per Click5% Affiliate Marketing5% Content Marketing5% Ecommerce Marketing5% Other Digital Marketing5% UX/UI Design5% Web Design5% Web DevelopmentSnow Dream Studios GmbH is a social media marketing agency. Established in 2020, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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15% Search Engine Optimization25% E-Commerce Development25% Web Development +3 services15% Conversion Optimization10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media MarketingLeap Of Faith Technologies Private Limited is a website development firm established in 2021. In Mandi, India and Mohali, India, the team specializes in Web Development and E-Commerce Development.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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15% Search Engine Optimization15% Content Marketing15% Email Marketing +5 services15% Social Media Marketing10% Blockchain Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentEstablished in 2017, Hungry Marketers is a social media marketing firm. The small team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Burlington, NJ
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% Digital Strategy10% Affiliate Marketing +6 services10% Conversion Optimization10% Ecommerce Marketing10% Email Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Video MarketingATTN Marketing is a Burlington, New Jersey-based Digital Strategy company. Founded in 1999, the team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Lisle, IL
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% IT Managed Services10% Conversion Optimization +6 services10% IT Staff Augmentation10% Mobile & App Marketing10% Other Digital Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% UX/UI Design10% Web DesignTekboox, an IT managed services company, is headquartered in Lisle, Illinois. They provide IT managed services and Mobile & App Marketing.
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10% Search Engine Optimization60% Call Center Services10% Pay Per Click +3 services10% Social Media Marketing5% Content Marketing5% Email MarketingVoisun Telecom Pvt. Ltd. Is an answering service. Headquartered in Gnangara, Australia and Gnangara, Australia, their team specializes in Call Center Services and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Edinburgh, Scotland
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15% Search Engine Optimization70% Social Media Marketing15% Pay Per ClickSee all 1 projectsBreaking Media offers digital marketing services, including lead generation and awareness campaigns, particularly through Facebook messaging. The overall feedback indicates high satisfaction with their tailored approach, effective communication, and impressive results, such as significantly increased leads. The company is praised for its attentive service and capability to meet client-specific needs.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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15% Search Engine Optimization35% Web Design35% Web Development +1 service15% Pay Per ClickSmall web design company SheTech, is based in Los Angeles, California. The team focuses on Web Design and Web Development.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Auckland, New Zealand
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15% Search Engine Optimization30% Web Design20% Email Marketing +2 services20% Social Media Marketing15% Pay Per ClickOrchid is a web design company. The team offers Web Design and Social Media Marketing, and the company is located in Auckland, New Zealand.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Conversion Optimization +3 services20% Digital Strategy10% Pay Per Click10% Web DesignDigital 1 is a Content Marketing company. They are in Minneapolis, Minnesota and have small team. They focus on Content Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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15% Search Engine Optimization20% Digital Strategy20% Marketing Strategy +4 services15% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentOnline Marketing Outsourcing, a Digital Strategy company, offers Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy. The company is headquartered in Riga, Latvia.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Campbell, CA
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15% Search Engine Optimization25% Web Design20% Digital Strategy +3 services15% Marketing Strategy15% Pay Per Click10% Social Media MarketingWeb design agency Solutionarian Marketing is headquartered in Campbell, California. Founded in 2010, the team focuses on Web Design and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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15% Search Engine Optimization20% Web Design20% Web Development +4 services15% Pay Per Click10% Branding10% Content Marketing10% Social Media MarketingCitadel Digital Agency is a web design agency. They are in Denver, Colorado and and have small team. They offer Web Design and Web Development.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Charing, England
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Web Design20% Web Development +4 services10% Content Marketing10% Digital Strategy10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media MarketingEstablished in 2015, The Search Mechanics is a SEO services firm. The agency specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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20% Search Engine Optimization10% Content Marketing10% Graphic Design +6 services10% Logo10% Packaging Design10% Pay Per Click10% Print Design10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DesignVertucon is a small SEO services firm based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Thundersley Essex , England
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Marketing Strategy20% Web Design +4 services10% Advertising10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DevelopmentMarketing Strategy company Osca Digital was launched in 2017. Headquartered in Thundersley Essex , England, the team provides Marketing Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Ashton-in-Makerfield, England
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Web Design20% Web Development +4 services10% Advertising10% Branding10% Mobile App Development10% Pay Per ClickArise Digital Media is a SEO company. They are headquartered in Ashton-in-Makerfield, England and have small team. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Wheldrake, England
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Branding10% Advertising +5 services10% Content Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Production10% Web DesignBranding agency Popple Kharlamova was founded in 2012. The team focuses on Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% Mobile App Development20% Pay Per Click +3 services20% Web Design20% Web Development10% Social Media MarketingCode Unfold Solutions is a mobile app development firm. They are located in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India and have small team. Their team offers Mobile App Development and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Ixelles, Belgium
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15% Search Engine Optimization15% Conversion Optimization15% Digital Strategy +4 services15% Email Marketing15% Pay Per Click15% Social Media Marketing10% AdvertisingOltre Digital, a small Conversion Optimization company, is located in Tallinn, Estonia and Ixelles, Belgium. The team offers Conversion Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Cercado de Lima, Peru
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15% Search Engine Optimization20% Advertising20% Web Design +3 services15% Mobile App Development15% Pay Per Click15% Social Media MarketingAgencia de Publicidad - Dots Interactive is an Advertising company established in 2009. Their services include Advertising and Web Design.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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15% Search Engine Optimization15% Conversion Optimization15% Corporate Training & Coaching +5 services15% Digital Strategy15% Marketing Strategy15% Pay Per Click5% CRM Consulting and SI5% Web DesignKognifi Sdn Bhd is a Conversion Optimization company based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. They focus on Conversion Optimization and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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20% Search Engine Optimization10% Advertising10% Email Marketing +8 services10% Mobile App Development10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design5% Custom Software Development5% E-Commerce Development5% Logo5% Web DevelopmentSmall SEO services firm Sky For Web, is located in Australia. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Edinburgh, Scotland
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15% Search Engine Optimization20% Public Relations15% Advertising +4 services15% Email Marketing15% Pay Per Click10% Event Management10% Video ProductionDegu Media PR is a public relations company founded in 2013. Their team focuses on Public Relations and Advertising.
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15% Search Engine Optimization20% Public Relations15% Email Marketing +4 services15% Pay Per Click15% Social Media Marketing10% Content Marketing10% LogoPublic relations company Socializer Digital Marketing is in Calgary , Canada and Halifax, Canada. They offer Public Relations and Email Marketing.
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +5 services10% Affiliate Marketing10% Conversion Optimization10% Digital Strategy10% Email Marketing10% Web DesignLocated in Montreal, Canada, Performance Marketers is a small pay per click company. Their services include Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Noida, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization25% Web Design20% Social Media Marketing +3 services20% UX/UI Design10% Pay Per Click5% Graphic DesignExpugne Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Is a web design agency. The San Ramon, California-based team focuses on Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Jagadhri, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Custom Software Development15% Mobile App Development +5 services15% Web Development10% E-Commerce Development10% Pay Per Click5% Application Testing5% Marketing StrategyEstablished in 2015, Libra Infologics Private Limited is a software development firm. The team focuses on Custom Software Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Tarneit, Australia
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Graphic Design20% Social Media Marketing +4 services20% Web Design10% Pay Per Click5% Marketing Strategy5% UX/UI DesignSocial Magic is a graphic design agency established in 2017. The team offers Graphic Design and Search Engine Optimization and is in Tarneit, Australia.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Bel Air, MD
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20% Search Engine Optimization30% Content Marketing20% IT Managed Services +2 services20% Web Design10% Pay Per ClickMCG Studios is a small Content Marketing company. They provide Content Marketing and IT managed services and were launched in 2007.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Ocala, FL
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Web Design10% Content Marketing +5 services10% Conversion Optimization10% Digital Strategy10% Graphic Design10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media MarketingSEO agency OcalaWebPros is headquartered in Ocala, Florida. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Web Design and were launched in 2015.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Pune, India
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15% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing15% Pay Per Click +14 services15% Social Media Marketing5% Digital Strategy5% Email Marketing5% Mobile App Development5% Web Design2% Conversion Optimization2% E-Commerce Development2% Graphic Design2% Mobile & App Marketing2% Other Digital Marketing2% Web Development1% Affiliate Marketing1% Custom Software Development1% LogoContent Marketing company ORSEEP was founded in 2011. The company offers Content Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Mumbai, India
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15% Search Engine Optimization20% Web Design15% Mobile App Development +4 services15% Pay Per Click15% Social Media Marketing10% Conversion Optimization10% E-Commerce DevelopmentDigital Rankking is a web design company. Founded in 2018, the agency focuses on Web Design and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Ghaziabad, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Mobile & App Marketing10% Graphic Design +5 services10% Logo10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentLocated in Ghaziabad, India, Marketing PANDA is a Mobile & App Marketing company. The team specializes in Mobile & App Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Vallejo, CA
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15% Search Engine Optimization20% Social Media Marketing20% Web Design +3 services15% Email Marketing15% Pay Per Click15% Web DevelopmentResults Marketing is a social media marketing company. The firm is headquartered in Vallejo, California. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Alexandria, VA
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Email Marketing20% Social Media Marketing +4 services10% Content Marketing10% Mobile & App Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Web DesignWebABCs LLC, an Email Marketing company, was founded in 2013. Based in Alexandria, Virginia, the team specializes in Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sheffield, England
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Digital Strategy20% Web Design +4 services10% E-Commerce Development10% Email Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media MarketingWeb & Roll is a small Sheffield, England-based Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Charlottetown, Canada
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20% Search Engine Optimization50% Web Development10% Email Marketing +2 services10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media MarketingWeb development firm Big Surge Inc. Is based in Charlottetown, Canada. They specialize in Web Development and Search Engine Optimization and were founded in 2018.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Birkenhead, England
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Graphic Design20% Web Design +4 services10% E-Commerce Development10% Marketing Strategy10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media MarketingGraphic design company Deliver Media offers Graphic Design and Search Engine Optimization. They were launched in 2013.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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20% Search Engine Optimization50% Web Design10% Graphic Design +2 services10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media MarketingOne Dog Solutions is a Minneapolis, Minnesota-based web design agency. They focus on Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Bengaluru, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Web Development10% Content Marketing +5 services10% E-Commerce Development10% Email Marketing10% Mobile & App Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media MarketingSEO agency eDigitalFirm was founded in 2016. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Development and is located in Bengaluru, India.
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Digital Strategy20% Social Media Marketing +3 services20% Web Design10% Logo10% Pay Per ClickDigital webbyrå is a Digital Strategy company launched in 2017. Their team specializes in Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Málaga, Spain
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Social Media Marketing20% Web Design +3 services20% Web Development10% Email Marketing10% Pay Per ClickSEO services firm Net Seo is based in Málaga, Spain. Established in 2013, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Social Media Marketing20% Web Design +4 services10% Content Marketing10% E-Commerce Development10% Pay Per Click10% Public RelationsOne Call Web Design is a SEO company. They are located in Santa Ana, California and have small team. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Vancouver, Canada
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20% Search Engine Optimization40% Web Design20% Web Development +2 services10% Conversion Optimization10% Pay Per ClickMotifs Media is a web design agency established in 2019. Located in Vancouver, Canada, the team provides Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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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 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Costa Mesa, CA
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249San Antonio, TX
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Colorado Springs, CO
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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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$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 - 49Toronto, Canada
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49South Jordan, UT
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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+$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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34.4/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
25% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click50% Other -
$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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34.3/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
40% Search Engine Optimization45% Pay Per Click15% Other -
$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
75% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click -
$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 -
$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
50% Search Engine Optimization50% 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+$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.
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