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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.
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
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Houston, TX
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Performance Marketing +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DevelopmentEstablished in 2025, Quantum SEO Strategy, a small social media marketing agency, is located in Houston, Texas. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Kolkata, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Branding20% Conversion Optimization +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingGraflo is a branding firm. Based in Kolkata, India, the company was established in 2025. Their team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DevelopmentTrendyvify is a social media marketing agency headquartered in Jaipur, India. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and were launched in 2023.
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Performance Marketing20% Social Media MarketingSocial media marketing company Vigyapan Mart was launched in 2014. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and is headquartered in Gurgaon, India.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Islamabad, Pakistan
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Email Marketing20% Pay Per Click +3 services20% Web Development10% CRM Consulting and SI10% Social Media MarketingLaunched in 2024, Infotech Business Solutions is an Email Marketing company. The team provides Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Cloud Consulting & SI20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DevelopmentEstablished in 2024, edXtra is a social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ashburn, VA
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Mobile App Development20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentFounded in 2025, Web Design Creatorz, a small SEO agency, is based in Ashburn, Virginia. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Indore, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% E-Commerce Development20% Mobile App Development +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Web DevelopmentGreen Web Software Development is a SEO services firm. Their team is in Indore, India and specializes in 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% Ecommerce Marketing20% Marketing Strategy +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingFlexenta Marketing Agency is a Marketing Strategy company launched in 2018. The firm offers Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49West Gosford, Australia
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DesignLumaro Digital, a social media marketing company, was launched in 2025. Based in West Gosford, Australia, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Kozhikode, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentAdstra Digital is a social media marketing firm. The team is located in Kozhikode, India, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Pasig, Philippines
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Branding20% Ecommerce Marketing +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingMK Digital is a small branding company launched in 2023. Their team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Kingman, AZ
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +2 services20% UX/UI Design20% Web DesignWeb Technality is a social media marketing company. They are located in Kingman, Arizona and have small team. They offer Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dallas, TX
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Mobile App Development20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DevelopmentThe Rank Tech, LLC is a Dallas, Texas-based social media marketing company. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Karaikal, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Custom Software Development20% Mobile App Development +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Web DevelopmentCresentrix Solutions is a small SEO company. Established in 2023, the team specializes in 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% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DevelopmentTansoldigital, a small social media marketing firm, is based in Christian , Pakistan. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Kamptee, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Business Consulting20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Performance Marketing20% Social Media MarketingSocial media marketing firm Sukh Exim & Associates Pvt Ltd offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. They were founded in 2021.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49New Delhi, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% E-Commerce Development20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DevelopmentGeniefolks Technologies is a social media marketing company. Their team is in New Delhi, India. The agency specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% E-Commerce Development20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Performance Marketing20% Web DevelopmentEstablished in 2017, Ellox is a SEO company. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and is in Lajeado, Brazil.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Market Harborough, England
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Mobile App Development20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DesignMarket Harborough Website Designers, a social media marketing company, was established in 2015. The firm 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% Ecommerce Marketing20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DesignSocial media marketing firm Fox Aircomm Pvt. Ltd. Was established in 2016. The small team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Talegaon Dabhade, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Branding20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% UX/UI DesignTriverse Solutions LLP is a branding company. The small Talegaon Dabhade, India-based team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing. The firm was established in 2025.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Branding20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Performance Marketing20% Social Media MarketingAnaxisDigital is a branding company founded in 2024. The team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New Delhi, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Performance Marketing +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DevelopmentVirall Stance is a New Delhi, India-based social media marketing agency. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were launched in 2016.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Worcester, England
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Email Marketing20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DesignIn Worcester, England, Monsta Media Worcestershire is a social media marketing company. They offer Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and were established in 2025.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Noida, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% AI Consulting20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Performance Marketing20% Social Media MarketingSEO Master Institute, a social media marketing company, offer Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. They were founded in 2020.
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Digital Strategy +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingProMentor Digital Solutions is a Digital Strategy company founded in 2020. The agency provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Digital Strategy +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingILION DIGITAL, a small Digital Strategy company, is headquartered in Kyiv, Ukraine. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Branding20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentBrandleap Agency is a branding company. Their small team is headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Their services include Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49BANGKOK , Thailand
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DesignAdent.io is a social media marketing firm. The team is headquartered in BANGKOK , Thailand, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Hyderabad, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Call Center Services20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DevelopmentSocial media marketing company Syntraedge Global is headquartered in Hyderabad, India. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Digital Strategy20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DesignDigital Encounter LLC is a small Digital Strategy company in Tacoma, Washington. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Torrance, CA
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentKtechnologypro is a Torrance, California-based social media marketing firm. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Prayagraj, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentBe Beyond Digital Solutions is a social media marketing agency. Their small team is located in Prayagraj, India. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Blockchain20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DesignEstablished in 2024, Websu is a small Henderson, Nevada-based social media marketing firm. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Delhi, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Graphic Design20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DevelopmentSocial media marketing agency Grow Puffery is located in Delhi, India. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Muscat, Oman
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Branding20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DevelopmentRaisinno, a branding company, offers Branding and Social Media Marketing. The firm is located in Muscat, Oman.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentBest Web Design, a social media marketing agency, was established in 2015. They specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DesignWe Love Digital Marketing is a small social media marketing firm located in Brampton, Canada. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bangkok, Thailand
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Mobile App Development20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentHesten Solutions Pvt Ltd is a SEO services firm. They are in Bangkok, Thailand. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Hyderabad, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentVNexus Digital is a social media marketing company. The team is based in Hyderabad, India, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Accounting20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DevelopmentLaunched in 2021, Biz Launch Consultancy is a social media marketing company. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Palmerston North, New Zealand
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DevelopmentWe Digit Us, a social media marketing agency, is located in Palmerston North, New Zealand. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Email Marketing20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DevelopmentSparc is a social media marketing company. Launched in 2024, the firm is located in Bahawalpur, Pakistan. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Conversion Optimization20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Public Relations20% Social Media MarketingEstablished in 2020, Pracxcel, a small public relations agency, is in Sheridan, Wyoming. Their services include Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Jaipur, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% E-Commerce Development20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DevelopmentRewathi Innovations Pvt. Ltd. Is a small social media marketing agency in Jaipur, India. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Mobile App Development20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DevelopmentCopywing Core LLP, a social media marketing agency, is located in mohali, India. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Kolkata, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Mobile App Development20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentFounded in 2017, Spingtree is a SEO services firm. The small team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Harrow, England
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentCode Crafting Minds is a social media marketing company. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and the firm is in Harrow, England.
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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 DevelopmentHeltog Technologies Pvt Ltd is a social media marketing company. They provide Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and are in Noida, India.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Arlington Heights, IL
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38.5/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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35.5/40.019.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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35.1/40.018/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience7.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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$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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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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