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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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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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SmartSites has demonstrated expertise across multiple industries, including Insurance, Arts & Entertainment, Manufacturing, Financial Services, and eCommerce. Clients praised their effective PPC management, SEO strategies, and responsive communication, leading to measurable outcomes like increased traffic and conversion rates. Overall sentiment is highly positive, highlighting their professionalism and ability to adapt to client needs. Industries such as Hospitality, Automotive, and Retail also benefit from their services, making SmartSites a versatile choice for businesses seeking digital marketing solutions.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerMalmö, Sweden
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Graphic Design25% Pay Per Click +1 service25% Web DesignWebbdesigner Ola Johansson, a small graphic design company, is headquartered in Malmö, Sweden. Their services include Graphic Design and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerDavis, CA
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click25% Social Media Marketing +1 service25% Web DesignDigiSac is a PPC agency. Their small team is in Davis, California. Their team focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerMontréal, Canada
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click25% Social Media Marketing +1 service25% Web DesignGowebCanada, a pay per click company, was founded in 2017. They provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerBelo Horizonte, Brazil
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Digital Strategy25% Pay Per Click +1 service25% Social Media MarketingPresença Digital, a Digital Strategy company, was founded in 2011. In Belo Horizonte, Brazil, the team specializes in Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerOttawa, Canada
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click25% Social Media Marketing +1 service25% Web DevelopmentRyan Cameron is a social media marketing agency. They are in Ottawa, Canada, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Hyderabad, India
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15% Search Engine Optimization15% Content Marketing15% Email Marketing +4 services15% Sales Outsourcing15% Web Design15% Web Development10% Pay Per ClickLocated in Hyderabad, India and Milton, Delaware, Resolute B2B Inc is a midsize Content Marketing company. The team focuses on Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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15% Search Engine Optimization20% Accounting15% IT Managed Services +4 services15% Recruiting15% Social Media Marketing10% Email Marketing10% Pay Per ClickIRSAA is an Accounting company. Headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the agency specializes in Accounting and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerTucson, AZ
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click25% Web Design +1 service25% Web DevelopmentSonoran PPC is a small SEO services firm founded in 2018. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerParrish, FL
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25% Search Engine Optimization30% Web Design25% Pay Per Click +1 service20% Content Writing ServicesWeb design company Hawp Media provides Web Design and Search Engine Optimization. They are in Parrish, Florida.
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Content Marketing25% Content Writing Services +1 service25% Pay Per ClickHyperwave Content is a small Content Marketing company in Hamilton, Canada. The team specializes in Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Katy, TX
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15% Search Engine Optimization15% Content Writing Services15% Graphic Design +4 services15% Social Media Marketing15% Web Design15% Web Development10% Pay Per ClickNoorusoft is a social media marketing company. They are in Katy, Texas, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerAmsterdam, Netherlands
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Ecommerce Marketing25% Pay Per Click +1 service25% Web DesignSpotzer for Agency is a SEO company. Located in Amsterdam, Netherlands and Melbourne, Australia, their small team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click. The firm was launched in
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Lahore, Pakistan
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15% Search Engine Optimization15% Conversion Optimization15% Email Marketing +5 services15% Social Media Marketing10% Call Center Services10% Ecommerce Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Web DesignTECH BPO is a social media marketing company. They are located in Lahore, Pakistan and have midsize team. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerBudapest, Hungary
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% AI Consulting10% CRM Consulting and SI +7 services10% Content Marketing10% Digital Strategy10% Ecommerce Marketing10% Email Marketing10% Generative AI10% Marketing Strategy10% Pay Per ClickFounded in 2022, Török Balázs is a Marketing Strategy company. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerMemphis, TN
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% BI & Big Data Consulting & SI25% Pay Per Click +1 service25% Web DesignCliively Digital Marketing is a small SEO agency. Launched in 2021, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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10% Search Engine Optimization15% Mobile App Development15% Web Development +6 services10% Custom Software Development10% E-Commerce Development10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% UX/UI Design10% Web DesignRex Technologies is a web development company. Launched in 2022, their team focuses on Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerKottakkal, India
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Content Marketing25% Pay Per Click +1 service25% Web DesignDigitalexia is a Content Marketing company established in 2023. In Kottakkal, India, the team focuses on Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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30% Search Engine Optimization30% Web Design20% Pay Per Click +1 service20% Social Media MarketingCreative CO SEO & Digital Marketing is a small SEO company headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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20% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click30% Social Media Marketing +1 service20% Web DesignAZ Web Consultants is a social media marketing company. In Tempe, Arizona, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerBowling Green, KY
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30% Search Engine Optimization50% Web Design20% Pay Per Click270 Creative , a small web design agency, is based in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The team provides Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249
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15% Search Engine Optimization15% Conversion Optimization10% Graphic Design +6 services10% Low/No Code Development10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% UX/UI Design10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentMidsize Conversion Optimization company Entelech, is located in Sydney, Australia and Bangkok, Thailand. The team focuses on Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerNew York, NY
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40% Search Engine Optimization10% E-Commerce Development10% Email Marketing +4 services10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentNew York SEO Training Academy is a SEO services firm. Their small team of employees is based in New York, New York. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerMiddletown Township, NJ
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30% Search Engine Optimization20% E-Commerce Development20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Web Design10% Social Media MarketingDeimos Designs , a SEO company, focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click. The firm is headquartered in Middletown Township, New Jersey.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerOcala, FL
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Content Marketing25% Digital Strategy +1 service25% Pay Per ClickWater Damage Marketing is a Digital Strategy company. The Ocala, Florida-based agency was established in 2022. Their team provides Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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25% Search Engine Optimization30% Web Design25% Pay Per Click +1 service20% Ecommerce MarketingStory Web Design, a small web design agency, is in Ottawa, Canada. Their services include Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249New Delhi, India
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15% Search Engine Optimization15% Social Media Marketing10% Business Consulting +6 services10% Corporate Photography10% E-Commerce Development10% Pay Per Click10% Video Production10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentZariya Innovatons, a social media marketing agency, was established in 2016. The company focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Conversion Optimization25% Pay Per Click +1 service25% Social Media MarketingBuyServiceUSA provides Search Engine Optimization and Digital Marketing services, focusing on enhancing online visibility, website ranking, and domain authority. The reviews highlight their expertise in boosting website traffic and brand reputation, with clients praising their exceptional support and innovative strategies. The company's ability to deliver timely results and provide good value is consistently appreciated by their clientele.
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30% Search Engine Optimization30% Web Design20% Pay Per Click +2 services10% Email Marketing10% Other Digital MarketingAbdu Rauf, a SEO company, is located in Malappuram, India. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Email Marketing25% Pay Per Click +1 service25% Social Media MarketingLaunched in 2024, Riviea is a small social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerAuckland, New Zealand
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Content Marketing25% Email Marketing +1 service25% Pay Per ClickImmersive Marketing is a Content Marketing company. Their team is located in Auckland, New Zealand. The firm focuses on Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Fractional CMO Services25% Pay Per Click +1 service25% Social Media MarketingEric Rudolf LLC is a social media marketing firm. The company is in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Bengaluru, India
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15% Search Engine Optimization25% Custom Software Development15% Web Design +7 services10% E-Commerce Development10% Pay Per Click5% API Development5% Email Marketing5% Mobile App Development5% Social Media Marketing5% UX/UI DesignEkfrazo Technologies is a midsize software development firm. Launched in 2015, the team offers Custom Software Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Mumbai, India
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10% Search Engine Optimization15% Graphic Design15% Pay Per Click +6 services10% E-Commerce Development10% IT Managed Services10% Low/No Code Development10% Social Media Marketing10% UX/UI Design10% Web DevelopmentTechinfinity - Best Digital Marketing Agency In Mumbai is a PPC company. Their team is based in Mumbai, India and specializes in Pay Per Click and UX/UI Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Warszawa, Poland
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15% Search Engine Optimization15% Advertising15% Media Planning & Buying +5 services15% Social Media Marketing10% AI Development10% Content Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Web DesignEuvic Performance is a midsize Advertising company in Warszawa, Poland. The team focuses on Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Content Marketing25% Pay Per Click +1 service25% Social Media MarketingAbdul Rahman is a social media marketing company founded in 2024. Headquartered in kannur, India, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerDubai, United Arab Emirates
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click25% Social Media Marketing +1 service25% Web DevelopmentZohaib is a social media marketing company launched in 2021. The firm offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Business Consulting25% Pay Per Click +1 service25% Web DevelopmentSEO agency Tegrity Marketing, LLC offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click. They are based in Richmond, Virginia.
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40% Search Engine Optimization10% Branding10% Content Marketing +4 services10% Conversion Optimization10% Pay Per Click10% Product Design10% Web DesignGiant Horizons is a SEO services firm. The Brisbane, QLD, Australia-based team offers Search Engine Optimization and Branding.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hrFreelancer
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Business Consulting25% Conversion Optimization +1 service25% Pay Per ClickButiga is a Conversion Optimization company. Their services include Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerManalapan Township, NJ
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30% Search Engine Optimization50% Web Design20% Pay Per ClickWebsite Builder is a small web design agency established in 2017. Their services include Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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30% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click10% Branding +4 services10% Content Marketing10% Digital Strategy10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DesignRochester MN SEO is a SEO services firm. They are in Rochester, Minnesota. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerWestport, Ireland
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30% Search Engine Optimization30% Web Design20% Pay Per Click +1 service20% Social Media MarketingZerophoid is a SEO agency. The Westport, Ireland-based company was founded in 2021. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Brea, CA
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15% Search Engine Optimization15% Content Marketing15% Email Marketing +4 services15% Public Relations15% Social Media Marketing15% Web Development10% Pay Per ClickIntact Info, a midsize public relations firm, is based in Brea, California. Their services include Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerRomans-sur-Isère, France
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Content Marketing25% Digital Strategy +1 service25% Pay Per ClickJamel Bounakhla, SEO Consultant is a Digital Strategy company. The company is headquartered in Romans-sur-Isère, France. Their services include Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerReno, NV
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click25% Social Media Marketing +1 service25% UX/UI DesignHeadquartered in Reno, Nevada, LocalDiGi is a social media marketing firm. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerLas Vegas, NV
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40% Search Engine Optimization40% Web Design10% Conversion Optimization +1 service10% Pay Per ClickTimothy J Melody Web Design SEO is a SEO services firm. They are based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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30% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Web Design +3 services10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Production10% Web DevelopmentRender Visions Consulting, a SEO company, focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click. The company is located in Henderson, Nevada.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerForest, VA
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30% Search Engine Optimization30% Web Design20% Pay Per Click +1 service20% Social Media Marketing21st Century Marketing Inc. Is a SEO company. The Forest, Virginia-based team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerMelbourne, FL
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40% Search Engine Optimization15% Web Design15% Web Development +3 services10% Content Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media MarketingFlorida Man SEO is a SEO company headquartered in Melbourne, Florida. Founded in 2014, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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40% Search Engine Optimization20% Web Design20% Web Development +2 services10% E-Commerce Development10% Pay Per ClickBased in Elche, Alicante, Spain, Seo Elche is a SEO agency. Launched in 2021, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Arlington Heights, IL
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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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Boca Raton, FL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Lehi, UT
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Chernihiv, 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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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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