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WeareLUMA is a social media marketing firm. Their small team is headquartered in Budapest, Hungary and offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. The agency was launched in 2021.
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Expambit is a branding firm. Their team is in Gurgaon, India and provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Edynamics Marketing, a SEO company, was launched in 2022. They provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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My Tradie Site is a social media marketing firm. Founded in 2015, the company is in Diamond Creek, Australia. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Founded in 2024, Black Moon Studios is a social media marketing company. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Small social media marketing firm Markyway Ventures, is in Pimpri-Chinchwad, India. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Small SEO services firm Eray Şimşek SEO Services, is in İzmir, Türkiye. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Social media marketing agency Greyfyre was launched in 2024. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and is located in New Delhi, India.
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Located in Edinburgh, Scotland, FusionStorm is a social media marketing firm. They provide Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and were established in 2018.
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In Newcastle upon Tyne, England, Sumo Marketing Group is a small Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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The Mango AI is a small Digital Strategy company. Launched in 2024, the team specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Ahmedabad, India
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Based in Ahmedabad, India, TranscendNova is a social media marketing company. They provide Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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StriveX Digi Solutions is a social media marketing agency. Located in Lahore, Pakistan, the company was founded in 2024. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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Easy Tradie Sites is a social media marketing firm. The Auckland, New Zealand-based team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Advertising company Stadvert is in Krosno, Poland. They provide Advertising and Digital Strategy and were launched in 2019.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9West Jordan, UT
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SEO agency Solidify Marketing was established in 2012. The company specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Established in 2017, Bijay Rawat is a small New Delhi, India-based social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Marketing and Technology is a social media marketing company launched in 2020. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Founded in 1998, Top 10 SEO Sydney | Organic SEO Search Sydney is a social media marketing company. The firm offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Catalyst Content Pty Ltd, a branding firm, is headquartered in Richmond, Australia. Established in 2016, the team offers Branding and Content Marketing.
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OPT DIGITAL MEDIA is a branding firm. Founded in 2023, the team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing. The agency is in Pune, India.
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Mankind Digital, a social media marketing company, was launched in 2020. In Melbourne, Australia, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Express IT Solution LLC is a social media marketing firm. In Pembroke Pines, Florida, the agency was established in 2018. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine
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Established in 2000, Web Marketing Workshop Pty Ltd is a Conversion Optimization company. Located in Brookvale, Australia, the team focuses on Conversion Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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Social media marketing agency Premium Advertising was launched in 2021. The company offers Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization, and is small.
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NOMAD EXCLUSIVE MEDIA SRL, a SEO agency, is in București, Romania. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Studio Twentyone is a social media marketing company. They are based in Coimbatore, India and have small team. They provide Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Sender Marketing is a Roermond, Netherlands-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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Small branding agency Solmaz Marketing Ltd, is based in London, England and Paignton, England. The team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Advertising company Highviso is located in Jaipur, India. The team specializes in Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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The Artistic Genie, a small SEO services firm, is headquartered in Karachi, Pakistan. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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360Digital Nest, a SEO services firm, was founded in 2020. The firm offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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Founded in 2021, Cybernetic Marketing is a Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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SnowdriftCO, Inc. Is an Englewood, Colorado-based Advertising company. Launched in 2024, the team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Gurugram, India
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Accord Innovation, a Digital Strategy company, is in Gurugram, India. Their services include Digital Strategy and Conversion Optimization.
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Social media marketing agency Time Booster Marketing Cameroon was established in 2022. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and is in BUEA, Cameroon.
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Dikreasi, a small media planning and buying agency, is headquartered in Purwakarta, Indonesia. The team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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GNEXT LLC | Website Solutions | SEO | Digital Marketing Agency, a social media marketing firm, was established in 2024. The small team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Content Marketing company Standard Deviation was launched in 2021. The team provides Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and is located in Dripping Springs, Texas.
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Social media marketing firm Raw Marketing Group is headquartered in North Las Vegas, Nevada. They offer Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Navi Promotions is a social media marketing firm. Established in 2021, the agency is headquartered in Theni, India. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Marketing75 is a social media marketing company headquartered in Puebla, Mexico. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Day 2 Marketing is a social media marketing agency. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and were founded in 1986.
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In Emirate, United Arab Emirates, Atro is a branding firm. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Direct Marketing company Pehar Design is based in Zagreb, Croatia. They provide Direct Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Social media marketing company Reklamos agentūra SEO4TOP specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. They were established in 2018.
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Sention Agency, a Marketing Strategy company, is located in Wilmington, Delaware. The team offers Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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Web Designer Durban is a SEO services firm. The team is located in Kloof, South Africa, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Digital Strategy company Astero Digital was launched in 2024. The team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Logic Web Media, a SEO agency, is in Bay Shore, New York and Huntington Station, New York. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Arlington Heights, IL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 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+$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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$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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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.