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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJServices provided
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Downers Grove, IL
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Established in 2019, The Digital Hawks is an Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Social Media Marketing and is located in Downers Grove, Illinois.
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Established in 2017, Be More Digital is a small Troy, Michigan-based social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Fareham, England
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Digital 365 is a web design company founded in 2024. The team focuses on Web Design and Social Media Marketing and is located in Fareham, England.
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Founded in 2016, Digiworld Solution Inc is a small Sheridan, Wyoming-based social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Strice Digital is a SEO agency headquartered in Lahore, Pakistan. Established in 2021, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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Artemis Marketing Solutions is a Marketing Strategy company. The team provides Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing and is in Phoenix, Arizona.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Mumbai, India
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Based in Mumbai, India, Digital Devendra Tilak is a small social media marketing agency. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Digital Aditi Navalu is a SEO agency. The agency is headquartered in Mumbai, India. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Warszawa, Poland
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Grow Place Media is a social media marketing company founded in 2023. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Pastimes Marketing is a Marketing Strategy company. The Columbus, Ohio-based agency was launched in 2023. Their team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Poughkeepsie, NY
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HV Media Group is a social media marketing agency based in Poughkeepsie, New York. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and were launched in 2016.
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In Lagos, Nigeria and Lagos, Nigeria, skill digital solutions is a small social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Ahmedabad, India
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Founded in 2023, AdverGrow Solutions is a SEO company. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Burnaby, Canada
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Established in 2023, Nebula 27 is an e-commerce development company. The company focuses on E-Commerce Development and Ecommerce Marketing, and is small.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9London, England
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Elevate Marketing is a SEO agency. Established in 2023, the firm is located in London, England. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Covington, KY
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SEO company Exalaunch Digital Marketing Agency was founded in 2023. The small team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Web development company 24siteshop.com was founded in 2019. The firm provides Web Development and E-Commerce Development, and is small.
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MEHRDAD.NET is a branding company established in 1998. The company focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Founded in 2017, Rankfrog is a social media marketing company. In Plano, Texas, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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Four Front is a Market Research company. They are in Colombo , Sri Lanka, and their services include Market Research and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9
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TRIO SOLUTIONS LLC is a SEO services firm. Launched in 2019, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9
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Digitometrix Tehcnologies, a social media marketing agency, was established in 2017. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and is in.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Noida, India
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Launched in 2022, LianaVogue is a small SEO services firm. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Lahore, Pakistan
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JB Social Media Marketing Agency is a social media marketing company launched in 2024. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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YS Digital Marketing is a social media marketing company. Their small team is in Bengaluru, India and focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Writing Services. The firm was founded in 2019.
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Neon Digital Solution is an Advertising company. Founded in 2021, the firm is headquartered in Jamgora, Bangladesh. Their services include Advertising and Conversion Optimization.
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Media Bubble Studio Ltd is an e-commerce development firm. Their team is based in London, England. The company provides E-Commerce Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Surat, India
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Digitics Marketing Agency is an Advertising company. Their team is headquartered in Surat, India and Rajkot, India and provides Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Madgaon, India
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Deviant Strokes is a branding agency launched in 2013. The team focuses on Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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Vape Store Promotion, a SEO agency, was launched in 2023. In New Delhi, India and Greater Noida, India, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9New Delhi, India
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Growmatix Digital is a Digital Strategy company. Their small team is headquartered in New Delhi, India. Their services include Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Conversion Optimization company Meta Labs was founded in 2023. The agency provides Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Coral Gables, FL
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Small branding company The Branded Collective, is headquartered in Coral Gables, Florida. The team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Weaverville, NC
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Contractor's Revenue Growth is a SEO agency headquartered in Weaverville, North Carolina. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were established in 2008.
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AV Digital 360 Technologies is a small social media marketing company. They offer Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were established in 2022.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mountain Lakes, NJ
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Span Marketing Solutions is a social media marketing firm. They are headquartered in Mountain Lakes, New Jersey. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Digital Destino, Inc., a social media marketing agency, was established in 2017. The small team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Grand Rapids, MI
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Amplify Marketing Services is a small Marketing Strategy company. Founded in 2019, the team offers Marketing Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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Established in 2023, ZeroSum Marketing is a SEO services firm. The firm specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bengaluru, India
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GroCat, an Advertising company, is based in Bengaluru, India. The team specializes in Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Milton, DE
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Advertising company SugarFly Studios is in Milton, Delaware. Launched in 2009, the team focuses on Advertising and Pay Per Click.
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Launched in 2024, Aexio.Digital is a graphic design agency. The company specializes in Graphic Design and Business Consulting.
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Virtual Group, a Fractional CMO Services company, is in Austin, Texas. They provide Fractional CMO Services and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2013.
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Established in 2013, adUP, a small social media marketing firm, is headquartered in București, Romania. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Founded in 2020, Jaipur Code is a social media marketing firm. Located in Jaipur, India, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Colombo, Sri Lanka
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TecRocket Space is a social media marketing firm. Established in 2017, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Online Site Developer is a web design company. They were launched in 2022, and their services include Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Montréal, Canada
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Sizzle Media Co is a social media marketing firm. The Montréal, Canada-based firm was established in 2023. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Reyload is a SEO agency. Headquartered in Bengaluru, India, their small team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design. The firm was established in 2024.
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Web audience, a social media marketing company, was established in 2010. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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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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36.2/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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+Undisclosed50 - 249Colorado Springs, CO
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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+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Odesa, Ukraine
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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+$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.