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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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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Founded in 2020, Digital Innovation Junction is a branding company. The firm offers Branding and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Amravati, India
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TechnoWinies IT Solutions is a small Amravati, India-based social media marketing firm. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Cardiff, Wales
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PXA Marketing Limited, a small social media marketing agency, is headquartered in Cardiff, Wales. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Amerify is an Advertising company. Their small team of employees is based in Sheridan, Wyoming. Their team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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Social media marketing firm Dot Digital Philippines provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing. They were launched in 2018.
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SEO Lebedev, a SEO services firm, was launched in 2019. Based in Porto, Portugal, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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PSYBUG is a social media marketing company. Located in Indore, India, the agency was established in 2019. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Nyeri, Kenya
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Social media marketing company Karen Webs Solutions was established in 2016. The agency specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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Skyaltum global service private limited is a social media marketing firm. The Bangalore, India-based team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Kolkata, India
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OMM Digital Solution Pvt. Ltd. Is a Kolkata, India-based branding company. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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BetBoyz is a branding agency. Launched in 2021, the team provides Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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Moonroute Media is an Advertising company. Founded in 2021, the firm offers Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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Founded in 2023, Sparky Studios, a small social media marketing firm, is based in Lahore, Pakistan. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Smart Boost is a social media marketing firm. They are in Lahore, Pakistan, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Digitalized Era is a social media marketing firm. The Bhubaneswar, India-based company offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Repair Shop Websites is a Garner, North Carolina-based social media marketing firm. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were launched in 2005.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Bundoora, Australia
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Marketing Lab, a social media marketing agency, focus on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. They were launched in 2013.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Redcar, England
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Lionheart Marketing, a branding agency, was established in 2020. They specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Stepney, Australia
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Market Ease Digital is a social media marketing agency. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and were established in 2006.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49South Jordan, UT
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Launched in 2012, Medstar Media, a small social media marketing company, is based in South Jordan, Utah. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Lyme Regis, England
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We Do This Best is a Lyme Regis, England-based branding agency. Founded in 2018, the team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Croydon, England
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In Croydon, England and City of London, England, Mirabelle Communications Ltd is an Advertising company. They provide Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Norzagaray, Philippines
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LT SEO & Virtual Services is a SEO agency. They were founded in 2009 and focus on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Scranton, PA
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MOS Tech Labs LLC is a social media marketing agency. Launched in 2020, the agency offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Advertising company Unique Digitals Marketing was founded in 2017. Located in Ahmedabad, India, the team offers Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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Launched in 2001, N49 is a SEO company. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Whizz People is a SEO agency. Established in 2013, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Kochi, India
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Founded in 2023, DigiTaliya Marketing Private Limited is a social media marketing firm. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and is based in Kochi, India.
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SIX Digital is a Marketing Strategy company. Based in Liverpool, England, the company was established in 2023. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Content Marketing.
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Founded in 2016, BrandsMartini - Digital Marketing Agency in Vancouver and Burnaby is a SEO company. The small team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bristol, England
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Founded in 2018, Noble Digital Performance, a small social media marketing agency, is headquartered in Bristol, England. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Brandspot solution, a social media marketing company, is in Pune, India. They offer Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and were established in 2025.
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Established in 2021, Blitzz Marketing is a social media marketing agency. The agency specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Karachi, Pakistan
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Alburraq Network is a Karachi, Pakistan-based social media marketing agency. Founded in 2022, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Laguna Hills, CA
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Neilson Marketing Services, an Email Marketing company, is headquartered in Laguna Hills, California. Their services include Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Headquartered in allahabad, India, Rankupz is a social media marketing company. Founded in 2020, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Trak Marketing is a small London, Canada-based Digital Strategy company. The team offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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SEO services firm Codhaus was established in 2022. The agency focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Harrison, NY
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OPTIMIZE DIGITAL, a social media marketing company, is located in Harrison, New York. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were established in 2013.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Christchurch, England
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Social media marketing company Overt Digital Media was launched in 2020. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sheffield, England
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Pharmacy Mentor™, a branding firm, focuses on Branding and Search Engine Optimization. The company is based in Sheffield, England.
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Pinecone-media, a branding company, is in Atlanta, Georgia. Founded in 2015, the team specializes in Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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Suneerix LLC is a Content Marketing company founded in 2025. The company specializes in Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49New Delhi, India
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Crovion is a social media marketing agency. They are based in New Delhi, India, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49New Delhi, India
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Established in 2018, Pyora Services is a small social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Repair Lift is a small New York, New York-based social media marketing company. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Pune, India
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Launched in 2018, First DigiAdd - Best Digital Marketing Company in Pune is a social media marketing agency. The small team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Noida, India
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Synaptic technologies Pvt. Ltd. Is a social media marketing firm. The agency is headquartered in Noida, India. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Valor& Media, a software development company, was launched in 2010. The team specializes in Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development and is located in Sterling, Virginia.
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Ruddle Digital is a SEO agency. They are based in Bridgwater, England and have small team. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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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+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249L'viv, Ukraine
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Colorado Springs, CO
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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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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.