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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 received high praise for its unique expertise in digital marketing. Clients have highlighted the team's deep understanding of marketing strategies, with one noting their ability to treat clients as priority partners, delivering exceptional results. Another client emphasized the significant gains achieved in search engine rankings and lead generation, crediting SmartSites' superior skill over previous agencies. Overall, the sentiment reflects confidence in SmartSites' capabilities, with clients expressing satisfaction with the innovative and tailored solutions provided.-
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5.0 Aug 20, 2024The most impressive aspect of working with SmartSites has been their ability to understand our business truly. We have a unique business model with a very niche clientele, and in the past, we've struggled to outsource projects like this due to the specialized nature of our work. However, SmartSites took the time to thoroughly research and grasp the intricacies of our business.
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SEO, PPC, Content Creation & Mgmt for Speech Therapy Company
5.0 May 8, 2024Smartsites are a huge improvement over our previous SEO agency. They have considerably more expertise than the vendor we were using previously.
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SEO & PPC Services for E-Commerce Company
5.0 Dec 15, 2023They provide clear communications that make things simple to understand. Consistent communication, reports and guidance based on their expertise. I went through 3 other marketing companies before finding my team here and we have increased our net revenue by almost 25% since partnering with SmartSites.
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SEO, PPC & SMM for ATV Repair Shop
5.0 Dec 9, 2023Great depth of resources when needed from technical, design, copy, analytics, etc. They're extremely knowledgeable in their areas of expertise. Organized and professional.
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PPC Management for Sustainable Apparel Company
5.0 Apr 4, 2023They are total problem solvers and always quick to respond to our questions with thoughtful answers and unique perspectives. I would certainly recommend SmartSites based on our experience with this duo!
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120 of 136 Search Engine Optimization reviews are 5 stars5 new reviews for Search Engine Optimization in past 6 months$50,000 – $199,999 avg. project costRead 136 ReviewsSearch Engine Optimization PROJECT HIGHLIGHT
SEO & Web Dev for Hospitality & Architectural Design Firm
5.0 — SmartSites provides SEO and web development services for a hospitality and architectural design firm. The team is also responsible for competitor research, keyword strategy, and technical auditing. Read moreWas this helpful?
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Clients have consistently praised SmartSites for delivering excellent value for money, with many noting significant improvements in ROI and lead generation. For instance, one client reported a 25x ROI on ad spend, while another highlighted a 40% increase in business following their engagement. Overall, feedback reflects satisfaction with the company's pricing structure and the quality of services provided, often stating that SmartSites exceeds expectations in responsiveness and project management.Was this helpful?
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Birmingham, England
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Advertising20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentFounded in 2020, Alveus Co is a small Advertising company in Birmingham, England. Their team provides Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49McLean, VA
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Email Marketing20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% SMS Marketing20% Social Media MarketingDominate Ignite Marketing Group is a social media marketing firm launched in 2024. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Email Marketing20% Pay Per Click +3 services20% Web Design10% CRM Consulting and SI10% Social Media MarketingDigicodx is an Email Marketing company based in Delhi, India. Founded in 2025, the team provides Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Melattur, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Mobile App Development20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DevelopmentSocial media marketing agency Origa Networks was founded in 2024. Based in Melattur, India, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Mobile App Development20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% UX/UI Design20% Web DevelopmentF10 Digital FZ. LLC. Is a SEO agency. They were launched in 2020, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentHeadquartered in Lincolnwood, Illinois, The Digital Dreamz is a small social media marketing firm. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Email Marketing20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% UX/UI DesignSmall social media marketing company First Party Advisory, is located in Mumbai, India. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Badu, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Mobile App Development20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% UX/UI Design20% Web DevelopmentFounded in 2019, Leelija Web Solutions is a small SEO agency headquartered in Badu, India. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Colombo, Sri Lanka
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Digital Strategy20% IT Strategy Consulting +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingDigitable is a small Digital Strategy company. They focus on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing and were launched in 2022.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Hyderabad, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentEstablished in 2016, ET Creatives Pvt Ltd is a social media marketing company. The firm provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$25,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Dehradun, IndiaServices provided
20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DevelopmentBlueletter | Best Digital Marketing Company in Dehradun | Performance Marketing Agency in Uttarakhand is a social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Las Vegas, NV
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Email Marketing20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DevelopmentBig Las Vegas SEO Company is a social media marketing company located in Las Vegas, Nevada. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Demand Generation Marketing20% Digital Strategy +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingBest Seo Services is a Digital Strategy company. Located in Lahore, Pakistan, their small team focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing. The agency was founded in 2024.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Las Vegas, NV
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Conversion Optimization20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Performance Marketing20% Social Media MarketingWhite Gorilla is a social media marketing firm. Established in 2021, the agency is based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentWaste Pilot is a social media marketing agency. The Austin, Texas-based firm was launched in 2020. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Ecommerce Marketing +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingAi Marketing Experts, a social media marketing agency, is located in Mohali, India. They offer Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Advertising20% Content Writing Services +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingShankom Solutions Inc, a small Advertising company, is based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The team specializes in Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DevelopmentAlrwyt Alwash is a social media marketing agency. Launched in 2018, the company is based in Business Bay, United Arab Emirates. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Conversion Optimization20% Ecommerce Marketing +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Web DesignEco Webdesign, a Conversion Optimization company, offer Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization. They were launched in 2009.
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DesignPixiauraa.com is a social media marketing company founded in 2025. Based in Kanpur, India, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Tampa, FL
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +4 services10% Advertising10% Digital Strategy10% Email Marketing10% Video MarketingPay per click agency Agency Eleven was founded in 2025. The firm provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
Read more$600 Budget-conscious small & local businesses $1,100 Growth-focused small & mid-sized businesses $2,000 Larger businesses seeking full-scale growthView PackagesElevate SEO
SEO with daily execution—keyword gap analysis, optimized content published daily, technical fixes, on-site improvements, local SEO, and authority building. Built for Google and AI search. Includes automated Google Business Profile updates and social posting across Meta, Instagram, and TikTok to increase visibility, traffic, and qualified leads.Was this helpful?
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Canning Vale, Australia
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Conversion Optimization20% Email Marketing +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingLaunched in 2023, AI MARKETING LAB is a small social media marketing firm based in Canning Vale, Australia. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chennai, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Marketing Strategy20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Video ProductionRedwud Healthcare is a Marketing Strategy company. Launched in 2004, the company specializes in Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Noida, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% E-Commerce Development20% Mobile App Development +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Web DevelopmentInciterz Technologies Pvt Ltd is a SEO agency. Their team is in Noida, India and provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Email Marketing +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingSocial media marketing agency Adcept Marketing was launched in 2018. In Roxburgh Park, Australia, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Orlando, FL
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% E-Commerce Development20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentFaith eCommerce Services is a SEO services firm launched in 2010. The agency focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Marketing Strategy20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentFounded in 2022, Dentalfast is a Marketing Strategy company. Their team provides Marketing Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% E-Commerce Development20% Ecommerce Marketing +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingApex Marketers is a Jaipur, India-based social media marketing firm. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49New Delhi, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Mobile App Development20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DevelopmentAVC DOTFY LLP is a social media marketing agency established in 2023. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% E-Commerce Development20% IT Managed Services +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingApex SEO Solutions is a small social media marketing agency in. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Lekki, Nigeria
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentNJ Creative Firm is a social media marketing agency. Their team is headquartered in Lekki, Nigeria and focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Mobile App Development20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DevelopmentIn Pune, India, IdeaClicks is a social media marketing firm. Founded in 2014, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Jaipur, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentDigital Direct Rule is a social media marketing agency based in Jaipur, India. Established in 2013, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dover, DE
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Performance Marketing20% Social Media MarketingReveal Rank is a social media marketing company. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing, and the agency is based in Dover, Delaware.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Noida, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% E-Commerce Development20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DevelopmentGravoon is a social media marketing firm. The company is in Noida, India. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Custom Software Development20% E-Commerce Development +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Web DevelopmentXplore Intellects Pvt Ltd is a Coimbatore, India-based SEO agency. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Digital Strategy +2 services20% Email Marketing20% Pay Per ClickStrategimize is a Digital Strategy company launched in 2024. The team provides Digital Strategy and Content Marketing and is located in Barrie, Canada.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Graphic Design20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentDigitifiyo is a SEO company. In delhi, India, the agency was established in 2022. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49West Jordan, UT
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Graphic Design20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DesignFull Flex Marketing, a social media marketing firm, is based in West Jordan, Utah. Established in 2023, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49New Delhi, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +2 services20% UX/UI Design20% Web DesignSocial media marketing firm Social Core Media is located in New Delhi, India. They offer Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% UX/UI Design +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentDevly is a SEO services firm. Founded in 2024, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Milton, Australia
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Accounting20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DesignPriority1 Group, a social media marketing agency, is headquartered in Milton, Australia and Southbank, Australia. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Ciudad de México, Mexico
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentHydis is a social media marketing agency. They were launched in 2006, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Kalispell, MT
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20% Search Engine Optimization25% Web Development20% Ecommerce Marketing +2 services20% Pay Per Click15% Web DesignHeadquartered in Kalispell, Montana, The Fold Tech is a website development company. Their services include Web Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Oslo, Norway
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Branding20% Content Marketing +2 services20% Digital Strategy20% Pay Per ClickEstablished in 2021, Frank & Dick is a branding agency. The team focuses on Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Email Marketing +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingSEO Chennai is a social media marketing firm. Established in 2012, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Badlapur, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Logo20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DesignSpreadify Digital Marketing Pvt. Ltd., a social media marketing company, is in Badlapur, India. They provide Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Mississauga, Canada
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +2 services20% Web Design20% Web Development6ix Developers LTD., a small social media marketing firm, is located in Mississauga, Canada. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Gurugram, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentBeautyland India is a social media marketing firm. Located in Gurugram, India, their small team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. The agency was established in 2025.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Graphic Design20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DesignLead Experts is a social media marketing company. Headquartered in Islamabad, Pakistan, the firm focuses on Social Media Marketing 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 - 999Paramus, NJ
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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+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Copley, OH
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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+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249San Antonio, TX
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249L'viv, Ukraine
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Costa Mesa, CA
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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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$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+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Hoffman Estates, IL
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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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Boca Raton, FL
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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+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Chernihiv, Ukraine
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Odesa, Ukraine
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33.9/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
60% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click10% Other -
$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
Ability to deliver
33.8/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
55% Search Engine Optimization15% Pay Per Click30% Other -
$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Mississauga, Canada
Ability to deliver
33.8/40.019/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
70% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click5% 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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