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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 demonstrates a strong commitment to client satisfaction, as highlighted by several reviews. Clients have noted the team's dedication to achieving project goals, with specific praise for their responsiveness and thoroughness. For instance, one client emphasized SmartSites' quick results and significant dedication to their success, while another remarked on the impressive level of dedication from their account manager. Overall, the sentiment surrounding SmartSites reflects a consistent appreciation for their hard work and client-focused approach.-
Digital Marketing for Online Footwear Retailer
5.0 May 12, 2023My project manager was really great, lots of communication on what was going on and suggestion on content needed. He did a really good job analyzing the data and making pivots as needed. I was impressed with their level of dedication to my brand.
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SEO for Metal Fabrication Company
5.0 May 16, 2025The reviewer found SmartSites' hardwork and dedication to be impressive. They noted that the company responded promptly and listened attentively to their needs, ensuring all requirements were met. This demonstrates a strong commitment to client satisfaction and project success.
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Digital Marketing Services for Pet Food Company
5.0 Jul 22, 2025The quick results and thoroughness of their work highlight SmartSites' dedication to our success. Their ability to deliver everything on time or ahead of schedule further emphasizes their commitment. The team is focused on ensuring the client's success, showcasing their dedication in every aspect of the project.
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Web Design for Event Company
5.0 Jul 23, 2019The level of attention and dedication from everyone on the team was impressive. Also, any time we had an issue or question, we'd get a response almost right away - very rare in this industry.
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Web Design20% Web Development +3 services15% E-Commerce Development15% Performance Marketing10% Pay Per ClickEstablished in 2019, Zivatrix is a web design company. The company provides Web Design and Web Development, and is small.
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10% Search Engine Optimization30% Performance Marketing20% Pay Per Click +3 services20% Web Development10% IT Strategy Consulting10% Social Media MarketingLaunched in 2025, Rolling Pixel, a small Performance Marketing company, is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Their team offers Performance Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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15% Search Engine Optimization20% Web Design15% Advertising +4 services15% Content Marketing15% Pay Per Click15% Social Media Marketing5% Conversion OptimizationWeb design company Rank4Sure was established in 2025. The small team provides Web Design and Advertising.
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15% Search Engine Optimization20% Social Media Marketing20% Web Development +3 services15% Mobile & App Marketing15% Mobile App Development15% Pay Per ClickTanvix Technologies is a small social media marketing agency. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Web Development and were launched in 2024.
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Social Media Marketing15% Content Marketing +5 services10% Ecommerce Marketing10% Email Marketing10% Mobile & App Marketing10% Pay Per Click5% Performance MarketingInfinite Potential Digital Marketing Private Limited is a bengaluru, India-based social media marketing firm. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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15% Search Engine Optimization20% Web Development15% Pay Per Click +4 services15% UX/UI Design15% Web Design10% Digital Strategy10% Social Media MarketingSriram Soft Solutions Pvt. Ltd., a website development company, was established in 2004. Located in Noida, India, the team offers Web Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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20% Search Engine Optimization10% AI Development10% Blockchain +6 services10% CRM Consulting and SI10% Cybersecurity10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentQudratx Taqniya, a SEO services firm, was founded in 2020. They offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Alaka, Nigeria
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15% Search Engine Optimization20% Email Marketing20% Web Design +3 services20% Web Development15% Pay Per Click10% CRM Consulting and SIGreenlearners Technologies is an Email Marketing company. Located in Alaka, Nigeria, their small team offers Email Marketing and Web Design. The firm was established in 2019.
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Web Development15% Social Media Marketing +5 services10% ERP Consulting and SI10% IT Strategy Consulting10% Mobile App Development10% Pay Per Click5% Digital StrategySkyclick Media is a SEO services firm. The Delhi, India-based team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Web Design10% Advertising +5 services10% Email Marketing10% Marketing Strategy10% Pay Per Click10% Performance Marketing10% Social Media MarketingFNT Management is a SEO services firm. They are headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and have small team. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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15% Search Engine Optimization25% Digital Strategy15% Content Marketing +3 services15% Other Digital Marketing15% Pay Per Click15% Social Media MarketingFalcha Tech Pvt. Ltd., a Digital Strategy company, is headquartered in Kathmandu, Nepal. They focus on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing and were established in 2022.
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Social Media Marketing10% Content Marketing +6 services10% Content Writing Services10% Demand Generation Marketing10% Ecommerce Marketing10% Pay Per Click5% Performance Marketing5% Video MarketingWebProMaze Private Limited is a social media marketing company. They were founded in 2023, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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15% Search Engine Optimization15% Pay Per Click10% Content Marketing +6 services10% Cybersecurity10% Email Marketing10% Graphic Design10% Mobile App Development10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentEstablished in 2024, Softiconex, a small SEO agency, is headquartered in Novi Sad, Serbia. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ghaziabad, India
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15% Search Engine Optimization35% IT Managed Services25% IT Strategy Consulting +2 services15% Pay Per Click10% Social Media MarketingEstablished in 2010, SEO Company In Ghaziabad is a small Ghaziabad, India-based IT managed services company. Their services include IT managed services and IT strategy consulting.
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15% Search Engine Optimization15% Content Marketing15% Email Marketing +6 services15% Pay Per Click10% Ecommerce Marketing10% Performance Marketing10% SMS Marketing5% Digital Strategy5% Social Media MarketingFounded in 2011, eAdvertising - Agentie SEO & PPC is an Email Marketing company. The agency specializes in Email Marketing and Content Marketing.
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15% Search Engine Optimization20% Digital Strategy20% Ecommerce Marketing +3 services15% Email Marketing15% Pay Per Click15% Social Media MarketingRevolve is a Digital Strategy company. Located in Bloxham, England, the agency offers Digital Strategy and Ecommerce Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Balangir, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization10% Content Marketing10% Digital Strategy +6 services10% Pay Per Click10% Performance Marketing10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Marketing10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentRaiseque is a SEO company founded in 2024. The company offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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20% Search Engine Optimization25% Advertising15% Ecommerce Marketing +5 services15% Performance Marketing10% Pay Per Click5% Demand Generation Marketing5% E-Commerce Development5% Web DevelopmentAdvertising company Exponentialy – #1 Performance Marketing Agency in Gurgaon offers Advertising and Search Engine Optimization. They are headquartered in Gurugram, India.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Palestine, TX
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20% Search Engine Optimization50% Web Design10% Advertising +2 services10% Marketing Strategy10% Pay Per ClickQuick Strike Media is a web design company. They are located in Palestine, Texas and Cabot, Arkansas, and their services include Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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20% Search Engine Optimization25% Advertising20% Branding +3 services15% Social Media Marketing10% Content Marketing10% Pay Per ClickWeb Founders USA is a small Advertising company based in Lilburn, Georgia. The team provides Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New Delhi, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization15% Custom Software Development15% Mobile App Development +7 services10% Mobile & App Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Web Development5% Content Marketing5% Digital Strategy5% Ecommerce Marketing5% Social Media MarketingFounded in 2025, Rehoboth Digitech Solution is a SEO services firm. The agency provides Search Engine Optimization and Custom Software Development, and is small.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click15% Email Marketing +6 services15% Web Development10% Digital Strategy10% UX/UI Design10% Web Design5% Advertising5% Performance MarketingPT78 marketing is a Kyiv, Ukraine-based PPC company. They offer Pay Per Click and Email Marketing.
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Digital Strategy15% Performance Marketing +5 services15% Social Media Marketing10% Content Marketing10% Pay Per Click5% Email Marketing5% Other Digital MarketingDigital Strategy company Orbyza is based in Jaipur, India. They provide Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization and were launched in 2021.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Warszawa, Poland
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% Ecommerce Marketing20% Pay Per Click +4 services20% Performance Marketing10% Content Marketing10% UX/UI Design10% Web DesignIn Warszawa, Poland, OTHER marketing is a small PPC agency. The team specializes in Pay Per Click and Ecommerce Marketing.
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Graphic Design10% Content Marketing +7 services10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design5% Custom Software Development5% Mobile App Development5% Performance Marketing5% Web DevelopmentFounded in 2018, JAI JINENDRA SOLUTIONS, a small SEO company, is in Mumbai, India. Their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Coimbatore, India
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15% Search Engine Optimization15% Pay Per Click15% Social Media Marketing +6 services15% Web Design10% Content Marketing10% E-Commerce Development10% Web Development5% Graphic Design5% LogoLaunched in 2022, Pepy Technologies is a social media marketing agency. Located in Coimbatore, India, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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20% Search Engine Optimization25% Web Design15% Digital Strategy +6 services10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing5% Conversion Optimization5% Ecommerce Marketing5% Logo5% UX/UI DesignAuronix Solutions FZC is a Sharjah, United Arab Emirates-based web design agency. The team focuses on Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Graphic Design10% Advertising +5 services10% Branding10% Email Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DevelopmentMy Dedicated Marketers is a SEO agency. The Dubai, United Arab Emirates-based team provides Search Engine Optimization and Graphic Design.
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20% Search Engine Optimization15% Content Marketing15% IT Managed Services +7 services10% AI Consulting10% Pay Per Click10% Performance Marketing5% AI Development5% Conversion Optimization5% Digital Strategy5% Ecommerce MarketingMidero S.A. Is a SEO services firm. The firm is in Kraków, Poland. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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15% Search Engine Optimization25% Digital Strategy20% Social Media Marketing +4 services15% Pay Per Click10% Content Marketing10% Conversion Optimization5% Video MarketingDigiHik is a Digital Strategy company. They focus on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing and were established in 2024. The firm is based in Hyderabad, India.
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20% Search Engine Optimization10% Branding10% Content Marketing +9 services10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design5% Digital Strategy5% Email Marketing5% Graphic Design5% Logo5% Marketing Strategy5% Public RelationsBran LP is a SEO agency. They were founded in 2025 and offer Search Engine Optimization and Branding.
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click10% Cybersecurity +6 services10% Digital Strategy10% Graphic Design10% Other Digital Marketing10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Production10% Web DevelopmentLaunched in 2019, Save zone is a small Baghdad, Iraq-based pay per click company. Their team focuses on Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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20% Search Engine Optimization30% Performance Marketing10% Other Digital Marketing +4 services10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% UX/UI Design10% Web DesignCreatiLab, a Performance Marketing company, is headquartered in Miami, Florida and Toronto, Canada. They offer Performance Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were founded in 2024.
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15% Search Engine Optimization15% Advertising15% Pay Per Click +6 services15% Social Media Marketing10% Email Marketing10% Performance Marketing10% Web Development5% Content Marketing5% Graphic DesignOptimizers is an Advertising company. Based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the team specializes in Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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15% Search Engine Optimization15% Content Marketing15% Graphic Design +4 services15% Pay Per Click15% Performance Marketing15% Web Development10% E-Commerce DevelopmentFounded in 2020, Optimizers.ae is a small SEO services firm. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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10% Search Engine Optimization25% Ecommerce Marketing20% E-Commerce Development +3 services20% Pay Per Click15% Social Media Marketing10% Product MarketingINFOCREST TECHNOLOGIES, an Ecommerce Marketing company, offers Ecommerce Marketing and Pay Per Click. The company is based in Indore, India.
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15% Search Engine Optimization20% Performance Marketing15% Ecommerce Marketing +4 services15% Pay Per Click15% Social Media Marketing10% Content Marketing10% Video MarketingBrandstailer is a Performance Marketing company launched in 2019. Their services include Performance Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Malda, India
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15% Search Engine Optimization15% Advertising15% Marketing Strategy +4 services15% Pay Per Click15% Social Media Marketing15% Web Design10% Graphic DesignFounded in 2022, Blogrator Web Service (OPC) Private Limited is a social media marketing firm. The agency provides Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click, and is small.
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20% Search Engine Optimization30% Web Design25% Performance Marketing +3 services10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing5% AI AgentsWhite Label Marketing Pros is a web design agency. Launched in 2025, the firm provides Web Design and Performance Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Anand, India
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15% Search Engine Optimization15% Pay Per Click10% Content Marketing +10 services10% Logo10% Social Media Marketing5% Ecommerce Marketing5% Email Marketing5% Market Research5% Marketing Strategy5% Mobile & App Marketing5% Other Marketing5% Product Marketing5% Web DesignOm Info Solutions, a SEO agency, was launched in 2009. The firm provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click, and is small.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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15% Search Engine Optimization20% Social Media Marketing15% Advertising +8 services15% Pay Per Click5% Content Marketing5% Ecommerce Marketing5% Email Marketing5% Marketing Strategy5% Media Planning & Buying5% Performance Marketing5% Video MarketingCPZ Information Technology L.L.C is a social media marketing company. Established in 2025, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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20% Search Engine Optimization15% Performance Marketing10% Digital Strategy +9 services10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing5% Advertising5% Content Marketing5% Conversion Optimization5% Direct Marketing5% Ecommerce Marketing5% Email Marketing5% Marketing StrategyVirtual Customer Solution is a SEO agency. Their small team is in Lahore, Pakistan. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Performance Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Wainui, New Zealand
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Web Design20% Web Development +6 services10% Digital Strategy10% Pay Per Click5% Conversion Optimization5% Ecommerce Marketing5% Email Marketing5% Social Media MarketingElevare Digital, a web design company, was founded in 2025. They specializes in Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Kolkata, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Performance Marketing15% Digital Strategy +6 services15% Social Media Marketing10% Pay Per Click5% Content Marketing5% Conversion Optimization5% Product Design5% Web DevelopmentSEO agency Quadrant Technnology was established in 2012. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Performance Marketing and is in Kolkata, India.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Seattle, WA
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Web Design15% Graphic Design +7 services10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing5% Content Writing Services5% Logo5% Other Design5% Product Design5% UX/UI DesignEstablished in 2019, Techvork is a SEO services firm. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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10% Search Engine Optimization40% Direct Marketing20% Pay Per Click +2 services15% AI Development15% Generative AIDirect Marketing company MarkIQ was launched in 2018. Located in Mysuru, India and Mysuru, India, the team specializes in Direct Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization40% Web Development10% Custom Software Development +5 services10% Pay Per Click5% AI Development5% E-Commerce Development5% Mobile App Development5% Social Media MarketingJowib Technologies, a website development company, is based in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India. The team focuses on Web Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Chișinău, Moldova
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Digital Strategy20% Social Media Marketing +4 services15% Performance Marketing10% Content Marketing10% Pay Per Click5% Web DesignBamboo.md is a Digital Strategy company. Located in Chișinău, Moldova, the firm was launched in 2015. Their team specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Navi Mumbai, India
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15% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Social Media Marketing +6 services15% Pay Per Click10% Conversion Optimization5% Affiliate Marketing5% Digital Strategy5% Email Marketing5% Other Digital MarketingTEQ 8 Digital is a social media marketing agency. The Navi Mumbai, India-based agency offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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15% Search Engine Optimization15% Pay Per Click10% Advertising +10 services10% Branding10% Web Development5% Digital Strategy5% Direct Marketing5% Event Marketing5% Market Research5% Marketing Strategy5% Media Planning & Buying5% Product Marketing5% Public RelationsFounded in 2021, Kingscrest Global, a small SEO agency, is in Barcelona, Spain. Their services include 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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Marion, IL
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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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Boca Raton, FL
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35.4/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6/10 Market PresenceService focus
60% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Other -
$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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34.3/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
40% Search Engine Optimization45% Pay Per Click15% Other -
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Lehi, UT
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34.1/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
75% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click -
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Odesa, Ukraine
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34/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
40% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click30% Other -
$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Chernihiv, Ukraine
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33.9/40.017.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
80% Search Engine Optimization10% Pay Per Click10% Other -
$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
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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
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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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