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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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3blocksmedia is a social media marketing firm. The company is in. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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91 Digital Media is a New Delhi, India-based social media marketing company. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were established in 2024.
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Agent Branding & Marketing is a Marketing Strategy company. Established in 2015, the firm is headquartered in Wichita, Kansas. Their team offers Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Pune, India
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Based in Pune, India, Being Addictive is a branding agency. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Advertising company Hide and Seek was established in 2014. The team offers Advertising and Social Media Marketing and is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Hyderabad, India
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Evron Networks is a SEO company. Launched in 2021, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click. The company is located in Hyderabad, India.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Waco, TX
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Branding agency WSI internet patner was launched in 2007. The team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing and is headquartered in Waco, Texas.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Founded in 2024, 9xVolume is a SEO company. In Jaipur, India and New York, New York, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Durban, South Africa
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Imbilla Digital Agency, a social media marketing firm, was established in 2021. They focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Meta Orbix is a SEO agency. The agency is in Grand Prairie, Texas. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Wentworth Point, Australia
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Antops Technologies Australia is a Wentworth Point, Australia-based social media marketing agency. They provide Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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Vix Local is a Digital Strategy company. They were established in 2022 and offer Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Crowley, TX
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Social media marketing company Kurv Agency is in Crowley, Texas. Launched in 2020, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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RAIN is an Advertising company. Based in Los Angeles, California, the firm was established in 2014. Their services include Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sutton, England
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Nutcracker Agency, a PR firm, was founded in 2014. The company specializes in Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Surrey, Canada
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Devo Business Solutions is a SEO services firm. Their small team is headquartered in Surrey, Canada. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Pukkaleads is an Advertising company founded in 2024. The team focuses on Advertising and Social Media Marketing and is headquartered in.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Shrewsbury, NJ
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Marketing esq is a social media marketing firm. Their team is in Shrewsbury, New Jersey and specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sheridan, WY
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INA WEBTECH, an Email Marketing company, is located in Sheridan, Wyoming and Berlin, Germany. Established in 2016, the team offers Email Marketing and Affiliate Marketing.
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Launched in 2021, SEOINUSA, a small social media marketing company, is based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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VistaScale, Inc. Is a Digital Strategy company. The Middletown, Delaware-based company was established in 2019. Their team offers Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Calgary, Canada
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Target Genius Marketing is a SEO agency. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click, and the firm is located in Calgary, Canada.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Jaipur, India
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In Jaipur, India and Jaipur, India, Emarketing Soft is a PR agency. They focus on Public Relations and Social Media Marketing and were launched in 2024.
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Subtle Marketing is a branding company. They were established in 2024 and provide Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Reston, VA
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Established in 2021, EAX Media, a small Digital Strategy company, is located in Reston, Virginia. Their team focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Lahore, Pakistan
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Ads Spiders is a social media marketing firm. The Lahore, Pakistan-based team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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BUSINESS THRIVER, a SEO services firm, is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and München, Germany. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were launched in 2018.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Perigny, France
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Mooood. Is a SEO services firm headquartered in Perigny, France. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Timaru, New Zealand
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Founded in 2004, Sky Media is a Digital Strategy company. Their team focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Houston, TX
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Social media marketing firm Codesynx was established in 2018. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Atommorph Technologies Private Limited is a small Bhubaneswar, India-based branding firm. The team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Launched in 2021, Algrow Media - Digital Marketing Agency is a branding agency. Their team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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IT LEADZ LTD is a social media marketing firm. They are headquartered in and have small team of experts. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49New Delhi, India
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Digibrandly, a social media marketing agency, is headquartered in New Delhi, India. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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NetLZ Consulting LLC is a Digital Strategy company. Established in 2007, the team provides Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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Yashik Yadav & Co is a social media marketing firm. Launched in 2020, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Roma, Italy
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Social media marketing company Digital Dream Works LLC provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. They were founded in 2024.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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Uniwork Technologies is a Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India-based social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Logo Creatorz, a social media marketing agency, was established in 2024. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Beaverton, OR
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TopMrktr, a web design agency, is headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon. Launched in 2024, the team focuses on Web Design and Branding.
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Launched in 2021, SEO Brand is a social media marketing company. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49West Hollywood, CA
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Great Marketing AI is a PPC agency. Founded in 2023, their team focuses on Pay Per Click and Marketing Strategy.
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Dexdigi, a social media marketing agency, is in GHAZIABAD, India. Established in 2024, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Elixer Pixels is a Ghaziabad, India-based social media marketing agency. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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AdobeSEO is a social media marketing firm. In Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India, the agency was founded in 2022. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Click Craftify is a Marketing Strategy company established in 2024. The small team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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Launched in 2018, Dizi Global Solution is a SEO services firm. The agency provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click, and is small.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Bengaluru, India
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Angika technologies is a social media marketing company established in 2010. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Visionary Services is a small social media marketing agency. They provide Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were founded in 2019.
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Nimble, a social media marketing agency, is in Westville, South Africa. They offer Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and were established in 2008.
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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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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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$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+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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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 - 249Dnipro, Ukraine
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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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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Lehi, UT
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Odesa, Ukraine
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Odesa, Ukraine
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Mississauga, Canada
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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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.