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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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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Lahore, Pakistan
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CODEX IT SOLUTIONS is a SEO company. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click, and the company is located in Lahore, Pakistan.
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Book My Ad Ltd., an Advertising company, specializes in Advertising and Social Media Marketing. The company is based in Edmonton, Canada.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Honolulu, HI
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White Space Studio, INC., a branding agency, was launched in 2017. Based in Honolulu, Hawaii and Cambridge, Canada, the team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Established in 2024, Ababbel is a small social media marketing agency. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Teenovel is a Digital Strategy company. Founded in 2023, the agency is in. Their team offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Akweteyman, Ghana
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Ghreact Hub is a branding company. Their small team of employees is in Akweteyman, Ghana. Their team focuses on Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Eagle Farm, Australia
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Launched in 2023, Purge Digital is a small social media marketing company in Eagle Farm, Australia. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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IM Creative is a social media marketing agency. Launched in 2020, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Fawkner, Australia
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Branding company Studio Lore was founded in 2021. The agency provides Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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ByteCode Digital Marketing Agency is a Market Research company. The company is headquartered in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Their team specializes in Market Research and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Durham, NC
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Advertising company Disability Law Marketing was launched in 2014. Located in Durham, North Carolina, the team focuses on Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Vadodara, India
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Adwebcraft is a social media marketing agency. The firm is located in Vadodara, India and Vadodara, India. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Navi Mumbai, India
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Total Technical Solutions is a small social media marketing firm founded in 2017. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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STREAMPIXELS, a SEO company, was established in 2010. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and is based in Accra, Ghana.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9New Delhi, India
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Media planning & buying agency Digital Marketing Players was founded in 2017. The company specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Preeminent Marketing is a social media marketing agency. The small Toronto, Canada-based team offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing. The agency was launched in 2019.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Saint Paul, MN
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Fancy Clam is a SEO company. Launched in 2016, their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Mississauga, Canada
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Small social media marketing company iDigi Marketing, is based in Mississauga, Canada. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sleepy Hollow, IL
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Searchology, Inc. Is a Sleepy Hollow, Illinois-based Affiliate Marketing company. They focus on Affiliate Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were launched in 2009.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Birmingham, AL
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Launched in 2019, Word of Host is a small SEO agency. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Grand Forks, ND
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Social media marketing agency Labradorly Marketing was established in 2021. Headquartered in Grand Forks, North Dakota, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lehi, UT
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Small Content Marketing company Webinauts, is located in Lehi, Utah. The team focuses on Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Lucknow, India
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Headquartered in Lucknow, India, World Pride Private Limited is an Advertising company. They specialize in Advertising and Branding.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Viña del Mar, Chile
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Isallabs is a Marketing Strategy company. Located in Viña del Mar, Chile, the firm was launched in 2024. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Labrador, Australia
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Wexpert, a small branding firm, is located in Labrador, Australia. The team specializes in Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Located in San Diego, California, Local Dudes Marketing is a small social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9New Berlin, WI
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Steadfast Social Media is a New Berlin, Wisconsin-based social media marketing firm. Founded in 2018, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Brown Deer, WI
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ORM Consultants is a branding company. In Brown Deer, Wisconsin, the team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ghaziabad, India
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SEO services firm Lingua Guru Translation is headquartered in Ghaziabad, India. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Tampa, FL
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Digital Harvest is a small SEO agency. Founded in 1999, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Burlington, NJ
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Marketing Sprouts Agency, a social media marketing agency, was founded in 2021. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and is headquartered in Burlington, New Jersey.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Roswell, GA
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WebStoreSEO, a small social media marketing agency, is in Roswell, Georgia. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Oklahoma City, OK
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Partnership Web Apps is a social media marketing agency based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tampa, FL
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FloridaSEO.net is a social media marketing company. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were established in 2010. The firm is headquartered in Tampa, Florida.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Antonio, TX
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Founded in 2016, SEO Agency LLC is a small San Antonio, Texas-based social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Small social media marketing firm NYC Seo, is located in New York, New York. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Albuquerque, NM
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Established in 2013, Half Pixel is a small SEO agency. Their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Warszawa, Poland
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Saley is a Market Research company established in 2023. The agency offers Market Research and Social Media Marketing.
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Bollen Media Group is a small SEO services firm. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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SEO agency iHyme was established in 2022. The agency provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cedar Park, TX
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LoneStar SEO Pros is a social media marketing company. They are located in Cedar Park, Texas and have small team. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Delhi, India
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Social media marketing agency Sim Shis SEO Services was established in 2019. The small team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Nashville, TN
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Established in 2023, Rocket Search is a Digital Strategy company. The firm provides Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Victoria, Canada
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DiHook is a branding firm established in 2023. The team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing and is located in kurukshetra, India and Victoria, Canada.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Established in 2023, Boosting Agency is an Advertising company. Located in Dhaka, Bangladesh and Dhaka, Bangladesh, the team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Boost Web Results, a SEO company, was established in 2023. The agency focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boston, MA
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Local CEO is a small social media marketing firm in Boston, Massachusetts. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mesa, AZ
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Launched in 2011, Online Yeti is a SEO agency. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and is headquartered in Mesa, Arizona.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Mjøndalen, Norway
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Established in 2012, Flyt Digital AS is an Advertising company. Headquartered in Mjøndalen, Norway and Steinberg, Norway, the team provides Advertising and Conversion Optimization.
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Social media marketing firm Connecting You was launched in 2018. The agency provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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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.