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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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Reach Aceele Media is an Ahmedabad, India-based public relations agency. Launched in 2024, the team specializes in Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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Success Sign is a Digital Strategy company. Established in 2007, the firm is located in Ghaziabad, India. Their team offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Mira Bhayandar, India
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Aimpire Digitech Pvt Ltd is a branding firm. They focus on Branding and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2024.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Dehradun, India
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Digital Creatiwity is a social media marketing agency. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and is based in Dehradun, India.
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Websfirm Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Is a small PR agency established in 2025. Their services include Public Relations and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Located in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Intelligenzia is a small social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ottawa, Canada
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Blueprinted Digital, a social media marketing company, is located in Ottawa, Canada and Sete Lagoas, Brazil. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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SEO services firm Dental Digital was founded in 2025. Located in Sheridan, Wyoming, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Softotech Solution is an Austin, Texas-based branding firm. They offer Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Rabat, Morocco
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Think Groupe, a branding firm, was established in 2023. Located in Rabat, Morocco, the team specializes in Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dhaka, Bangladesh
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DigiNexa is a Dhaka, Bangladesh-based social media marketing firm. Launched in 2024, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Headquartered in Springfield, Illinois, LVRG Media is a branding company. They offer Branding and Content Marketing.
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NineRed is a social media marketing company headquartered in Noida, India. They provide Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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Get Our Seo is a social media marketing firm founded in 2019. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and is located in New Delhi, India.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Junagadh, India
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Digital Baba is a SEO company. In Junagadh, India, the agency was launched in 2008. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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Sizzl is a social media marketing company. They are headquartered in San Jose, California. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Erbil, Iraq
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Launched in 2022, Kiwi Arts Agency is a small social media marketing company headquartered in Erbil, Iraq. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Own The Digital is a Direct Marketing company established in 2024. The small team provides Direct Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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Innovative Momentum, a social media marketing firm, is based in Sri Ganganagar, India. They provide Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Tech Hub is a social media marketing firm. They are located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and have small team. They offer Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Athlone, Ireland
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JIM Digital Services is a social media marketing firm. They were founded in 2018, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Launched in 2025, MaxTacit LLC is a branding agency. Their team offers Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Jodhpur, India
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The Local Strategist is a SEO agency. Headquartered in Jodhpur, India, the firm specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Located in Melbourne, Australia, Shadowfox Digital is a social media marketing agency. Founded in 2023, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Aeronox Solutions is a social media marketing company established in 2023. The agency focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Bluemoonmarketing, a social media marketing company, is based in Parramatta , Australia. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Social media marketing agency Sigma Design India is located in Guwahati, India. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Ads Market is a social media marketing company. Established in 2024, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. The agency is in jaipur, India.
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HelpMDs is a social media marketing company. The agency is located in Mississauga, Canada. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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The Growth Foundation is a branding company launched in 2021. The small team provides Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49München, Germany
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AnalyticaA GmbH is a social media marketing company. Founded in 2009, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Mobile & App Marketing. The company is in München, Germany.
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Weoptimizer is a social media marketing company. Headquartered in Rochester, New York, their team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Located in Slough, England, Hulk Marketing Ltd | Digital Marketing Agency is an Advertising company. They provide Advertising and Branding and were established in 2024.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Delhi, India
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Rapid Digital Growth is a social media marketing firm located in Delhi, India. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Vancouver, Canada
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1UP Digital Marketing, a social media marketing company, is located in Vancouver, Canada. They provide Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and were founded in 2013.
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Crea8 Impact is a small social media marketing company launched in 2021. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Think SEO is a branding firm. Their team is headquartered in Stretford, England and specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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RMJCollective is a Content Marketing company founded in 2017. The agency specializes in Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Birmingham, England
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Worldwide Marketing & Consultancy Limited is a social media marketing company. Established in 2023, their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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The Golden Ink Media is a social media marketing agency established in 2011. The small team provides Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Nashville, TN
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Founded in 2023, MKTG DESK is a branding company. Their team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Launched in 2023, Texbay Marketing Agency is a social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Up&More is a Warszawa, Poland-based PR firm. They specialize in Public Relations and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2014.
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WebVoken is a Marketing Strategy company. The Plano, Texas-based agency offers Marketing Strategy and Content Marketing.
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Marketing Online is an Advertising company. Founded in 2001, the team provides Advertising and Social Media Marketing. The agency is located in Warszawa, Poland.
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KD Software Pvt Ltd is a SEO agency. The Agra, India-based company was established in 2015. Their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Downingtown, PA
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Social media marketing company Hawk Horizon Digital was launched in 2015. Located in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Digitalyze It is a small branding firm founded in 2019. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Woxier is a Digital Strategy company. The team provides Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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Advertising company MOVESELL is in Kiel, Germany. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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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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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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$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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33.8/40.019/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999
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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.