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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 positive feedback regarding its innovative approach to digital marketing. Clients have praised the company's ability to provide creative solutions that align with their business goals, as noted by one client who highlighted SmartSites' 'innovative ideas that seem to fit our company goals and culture.' Another review emphasized their 'data-driven strategies with creative design' as a key differentiator. Overall, the sentiment reflects a strong appreciation for SmartSites' capacity to deliver fresh and effective marketing strategies.-
Lead Generation & Advertising Campaign Dev for Demolition Co
5.0 Jul 17, 2024What impresses me most about SmartSites is their innovative approach to online advertising, seamlessly integrating data-driven strategies with creative design to maximize client engagement. SmartSites' personalized customer service and proven track record of delivering tangible results make them stand out.
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SEO & PPC Services for Automotive Company
4.5 Jul 17, 2025Anthony and Isaah truly feel like extensions of our team with their partnership mentality and genuine investment in our success. They consistently deliver what they promise, when they promise it - a rarity in this industry. Their innovative ideas and reliable follow-through have made our digital marketing efforts more effective and much less stressful to manage. SmartSites is fortunate to have such dedicated professionals representing their company.
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SEO & Website Maintenance for Real Estate Law Firm
5.0 Nov 25, 2025Javier has been an incredible project manager—always on top of our website needs and quick to bring smart ideas to the table. He’s helped us elevate our design, streamline our user experience, and boost our SEO in a way that actually moves the needle. Working with him has been smooth, productive, and honestly a pleasure every step of the way.
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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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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Advertising10% Commercial Printing +7 services10% Content Marketing10% Conversion Optimization10% Digital Strategy10% Email Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% SMS Marketing10% Social Media MarketingMax Lead Advertising offers professional and affordable flyer distribution services across the UAE. The reviews highlight their timely delivery and effective project management, leading to positive outcomes such as generating leads. Clients appreciate their creative approach, value for cost, and alignment with company values, making them highly recommended for leaflet distribution projects.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Deerfield Beach, FL
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Ecommerce Marketing10% Email Marketing +7 services10% Marketing Strategy10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Marketing10% Video Production10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentBrandstar Digital is a Marketing Strategy company launched in 2019. The team provides Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing and is in Deerfield Beach, Florida.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Bengaluru, India
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10% Search Engine Optimization15% Mobile App Development15% Web Development +6 services10% AR/VR Development10% Content Writing Services10% Pay Per Click10% SMS Marketing10% Social Media Marketing10% UX/UI DesignLaunched in 2022, Dixit Global Tech IT Solutions Private Limited is a website development company. Their team specializes in Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% E-Commerce Development10% Corporate Photography +6 services10% Email Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Marketing10% Video Production10% Web DevelopmentTenfolds Media is an e-commerce development company. Founded in 2018, the team offers E-Commerce Development and Social Media Marketing. The firm is located in Fulwood, England.
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Back Office Outsourcing10% Call Center Services +7 services10% Content Marketing10% Custom Software Development10% Customer Service Outsourcing10% Email Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Sales Outsourcing10% Social Media MarketingSocial media marketing firm Grm Bpo provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing. They were launched in 2021.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Wellard, Australia
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10% Search Engine Optimization15% Digital Strategy15% E-Commerce Development +5 services15% Graphic Design15% Web Development10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Video ProductionBased in Wellard, Australia, NX Marketing is a Digital Strategy company. The team focuses on Digital Strategy and Graphic Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Alexandria, VA
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Ecommerce Marketing10% Mobile App Development +14 services10% Pay Per Click10% Web Design10% Web Development5% Content Marketing5% Digital Strategy5% Email Marketing5% Mobile & App Marketing5% Social Media Marketing3% Logo3% Packaging Design3% Print Design2% Advertising2% Branding2% Graphic DesignLocated in Alexandria, Virginia, Codmist is a small SEO company. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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10% Search Engine Optimization15% Marketing Strategy15% Web Design +6 services10% CRM Consulting and SI10% Content Marketing10% Digital Strategy10% Email Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media MarketingSummitBound Marketing is a Marketing Strategy company. The team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Web Design and is based in Toronto, Canada.
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20% Search Engine Optimization30% Web Design25% Web Development +2 services15% Pay Per Click10% E-Commerce DevelopmentIn Nice, France, Devmiweb is a web design company. They provide Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9St. Louis, MO
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25% Search Engine Optimization40% Web Design10% Pay Per Click +5 services5% AI Development5% Graphic Design5% Logo5% Mobile & App Marketing5% Video MarketingRiver City Digital Co. Is a web design company. Founded in 2026, the agency is based in St. Louis, Missouri. Their team provides Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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15% Search Engine Optimization20% Mobile App Development15% Ecommerce Marketing +4 services15% Pay Per Click15% Social Media Marketing10% Low/No Code Development10% Web DevelopmentJ&T WEB SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED is a web development company launched in 2012. Their team focuses on Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Gurugram, India
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15% Search Engine Optimization15% Branding15% E-Commerce Development +4 services15% Pay Per Click15% Social Media Marketing15% Web Development10% UX/UI DesignBranding company Chirpin Marketing provides Branding and Social Media Marketing. They are headquartered in Gurugram, India and Gurugram, India.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Navi Mumbai, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization45% Web Design15% Social Media Marketing +2 services10% Content Marketing10% Pay Per ClickArrowscope IT Solutions is a Navi Mumbai, India-based web design company. Their services include Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Digital Strategy20% Social Media Marketing +4 services10% Content Marketing10% Conversion Optimization10% Email Marketing10% Pay Per ClickSmall social media marketing company BUZZZ, is in Chicago, Illinois. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click25% Social Media Marketing +1 service25% Web Design121Web.site is a social media marketing firm. They provide Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were founded in 2010.
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10% Search Engine Optimization25% Graphic Design25% Video Production +3 services20% Web Development10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media MarketingBeholde is a graphic design agency. Their team is based in Centennial, Colorado and focuses on Graphic Design and Video Production.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Roseville, MN
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Content Marketing10% Digital Strategy +7 services10% E-Commerce Development10% Logo10% Pay Per Click10% Public Relations10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentProWeb365 is a public relations agency. They were established in 2009, and their services include Public Relations and Digital Strategy.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Broughton, England
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10% Search Engine Optimization30% Market Research10% Content Marketing +5 services10% Email Marketing10% Mobile App Development10% Pay Per Click10% Public Relations10% Web DevelopmentPauley Creative, a Market Research company, is located in Broughton, England. Their services include Market Research and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Keysborough, Australia
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Digital Strategy10% Pay Per Click +11 services10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design10% Web Development5% Content Marketing5% E-Commerce Development5% Email Marketing5% Logo5% Mobile & App Marketing5% Mobile App Development5% Other Digital Marketing5% UX/UI DesignDigifix (Pvt) Ltd is a Keysborough, Australia-based Digital Strategy company. Established in 2017, the team specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New Delhi, India
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% Web Development10% Content Marketing +6 services10% Digital Strategy10% E-Commerce Development10% Low/No Code Development10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DesignWeb design company Msinterface Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Is in New Delhi, India. They specialize in Web Design and Web Development.
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15% Search Engine Optimization15% Content Marketing15% Pay Per Click +4 services15% Social Media Marketing15% Web Design15% Web Development10% Graphic DesignSocial media marketing firm ManyFits was launched in 2019. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and is in Jabalpur, India.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancer
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40% Search Engine Optimization30% Marketing Strategy20% Pay Per Click +1 service10% Social Media MarketingEstablished in 2026, Sooraj P - Freelance Digital Marketing Expert is a small SEO services firm. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerWilmington, NC
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing15% Email Marketing +3 services15% Pay Per Click15% Social Media Marketing15% Web DesignSeaside Digital Marketing is a Content Marketing company. Their team is based in Wilmington, North Carolina. The firm provides Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerGlendale, AZ
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15% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +3 services15% Content Marketing15% Other Digital Marketing15% Web DesignHendrickson Digital Marketing is a social media marketing agency. Based in Glendale, Arizona, the company provides Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancerMumbai, India
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Social Media Marketing20% Digital Strategy +3 services10% Content Marketing10% Ecommerce Marketing10% Pay Per ClickDigital Almir is a social media marketing agency established in 2023. The small team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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10% Search Engine Optimization50% Social Media Marketing20% Content Marketing +3 services10% Pay Per Click5% Graphic Design5% Video ProductionA.T.G. Photography & Marketing is a social media marketing agency. Their small team is based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9london, England
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10% Search Engine Optimization60% Video Production10% Content Marketing +2 services10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media MarketingIma6ine Ltd is a video production agency in london, England. Their services include Video Production and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9New Delhi, India
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10% Search Engine Optimization11% Social Media Marketing10% Content Marketing +8 services10% Conversion Optimization10% Digital Strategy10% Email Marketing10% Mobile & App Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Web Design5% Affiliate Marketing4% Other Digital MarketingDigit Mint - Best Seo Agency in Delhi is a small social media marketing firm. Established in 2020, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Navi Mumbai, India
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Branding10% Digital Strategy +9 services10% Graphic Design10% Pay Per Click10% Print Design10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design5% Logo5% Other Digital Marketing5% Product Design5% UX/UI DesignRight Signal is a branding company founded in 2019. Their team specializes in Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999West Hollywood, CA
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10% Search Engine Optimization35% E-Commerce Development25% Back Office Outsourcing +3 services10% Content Marketing10% Ecommerce Marketing10% Pay Per ClickSee all 2 projectsIntroducing The Rocket Retail is your gateway to E-commerce success! We specialize in designing one-of-a-kind storefronts that fascinate customers across the country, catapulting your online brand
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Ahmedabad, India
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% Custom Software Development20% Web Design +4 services20% Web Development10% E-Commerce Development10% Graphic Design10% Pay Per ClickEnsight Global Pvt. Ltd. Is a midsize Ahmedabad, India-based custom software development firm. Their services include Custom Software Development and Web Design.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Stockton-on-Tees , England
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% Conversion Optimization20% Custom Software Development +4 services20% E-Commerce Development10% Application Management & Support10% Email Marketing10% Pay Per ClickVisualsoft, a custom software development firm, offer Custom Software Development and Conversion Optimization. They were established in 1998.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Fort Worth, TX
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10% Search Engine Optimization40% Advertising30% Digital Strategy +2 services10% Pay Per Click10% Video ProductionSimpli.fi, an Advertising company, is based in Fort Worth, Texas and Chicago, Illinois. They focus on Advertising and Digital Strategy and were established in 2010.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Philadelphia, PA
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10% Search Engine Optimization40% Advertising10% Affiliate Marketing +4 services10% E-Commerce Development10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Video ProductionRenaissance is a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and E-Commerce Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Indianapolis, IN
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% Branding20% Marketing Strategy +4 services15% Advertising15% Email Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media MarketingStarMedia, A Gannett Company is a branding agency established in 1903. The midsize team offers Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999West Hartford, CT
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10% Search Engine Optimization50% Call Center Services30% Back Office Outsourcing +1 service10% Pay Per ClickREVA Global LLC, a telephone answering service, was founded in 2014. The firm specializes in Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Digital Strategy10% E-Commerce Development +7 services10% Mobile & App Marketing10% Mobile App Development10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% UX/UI Design10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentLaunched in 2001, Rmak Solutions is a Digital Strategy company. The team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Rzeszów, Poland
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Content Marketing10% Custom Software Development +7 services10% Digital Strategy10% E-Commerce Development10% Email Marketing10% Mobile App Development10% Other IT Consulting and SI10% Pay Per Click10% Web DevelopmentEstablished in 1999, Ideo Sp. Z o.o. Is a Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Stoke-on-Trent, England
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Application Management & Support10% Content Marketing +7 services10% Digital Strategy10% Email Marketing10% Mobile & App Marketing10% Other Application Development10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Video MarketingFoodhub For Business, a Digital Strategy company, is headquartered in Stoke-on-Trent, England and Sydney, Australia. Established in 2008, the team offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% Ecommerce Marketing10% Branding +6 services10% Content Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Production10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentDubai SEO Company is a midsize Ecommerce Marketing company established in 2006. Their services include Ecommerce Marketing and Branding.
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Branding10% Email Marketing +8 services10% Graphic Design10% Pay Per Click10% Print Design10% Social Media Marketing10% UX/UI Design10% Web Design5% Logo5% Product MarketingBranding firm Logo Majesty focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing. They are in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% Business Continuity Management20% Web Development +5 services15% E-Commerce Development10% Pay Per Click10% UX/UI Design10% Web Design5% Customer Service OutsourcingFounded in 2019, Sustainability Digital is a web development firm. The midsize team offers Web Development and Business Continuity Management.
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Branding10% Content Marketing +7 services10% Digital Strategy10% Email Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Public Relations10% Social Media Marketing10% UX/UI Design10% Web DesignMidsize branding agency Brandigee, is in Ahmedabad, India. The team provides Branding and Public Relations.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999
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10% Search Engine Optimization50% Web Development10% E-Commerce Development +3 services10% Low/No Code Development10% Pay Per Click10% Web DesignTry Web Design is a website development firm. The team specializes in Web Development and Search Engine Optimization, and the agency is headquartered in New York, New York.
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10% Search Engine Optimization15% Custom Software Development15% Web Development +6 services10% CRM Consulting and SI10% Content Marketing10% Digital Strategy10% E-Commerce Development10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media MarketingCustom software development firm Infiflex Technologies was launched in 2007. The team offers Custom Software Development and Web Development and is in Chakpachuria, India.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999San Francisco, CA
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% Branding20% Customer Service Outsourcing +3 services20% Marketing Strategy20% Sales Outsourcing10% Pay Per ClickDemandbase, a branding firm, is headquartered in San Francisco, California and St Albans, England. They focus on Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Navi Mumbai, India
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Advertising10% Blockchain Marketing +8 services10% Digital Strategy10% Marketing Strategy10% Media Planning & Buying10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% UX/UI Design5% Affiliate Marketing5% Email MarketingLS Digital Group is a Navi Mumbai, India-based Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Branding10% Content Marketing +7 services10% Digital Strategy10% Marketing Strategy10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% UX/UI Design10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentWeb and Seo Flix , a branding firm, is in Prosper, Texas. Their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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10% Search Engine Optimization30% Web Development10% Conversion Optimization +5 services10% Market Research10% Pay Per Click10% Product Design10% UX/UI Design10% Web DesignPixstreet is a web development company. They are headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and have midsize team. They specialize in Web Development and Market Research.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Kochi, India
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Application Testing10% Branding +7 services10% E-Commerce Development10% IoT Development10% Mobile App Development10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% UX/UI Design10% Web DevelopmentCalpine Group is a branding company. Established in 2003, the agency is based in Kochi, India. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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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.
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- 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.
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