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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJServices provided
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Gridflow, a SEO company, was established in 2023. They provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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New Century Web Design is a SEO company. In Frisco, Texas, the firm was founded in 2023. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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BhumanIT is a social media marketing firm. Based in dubai, United Arab Emirates and Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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KleverBPO is a SEO agency. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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Branding company 8 Count Marketing was founded in 2023. The agency specializes in Branding and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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Founded in 2024, Optizo Digital Solutions is a branding company. The team offers Branding and Social Media Marketing and is headquartered in Hyderabad, India and Hanamkonda, India.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Fort Wayne, IN
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3Rivers WebTech is a web development firm. The team provides Web Development and E-Commerce Development, and the firm is located in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Lakewood, CO
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Launched in 2024, 22Peaks, a small web design agency, is in Lakewood, Colorado. Their services include Web Design and Sales Outsourcing.
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DIgital Dominance, a Digital Strategy company, is headquartered in Benin City, Nigeria. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Freelance Digital Marketer in Malappuram , Kerala, a Content Marketing company, is based in Manjeri, India. Their services include Content Marketing and Web Development.
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DESIGN HUE is a SEO agency. Founded in 2018, the agency offers Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Casablanca, Morocco
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Naomedia is a social media marketing company. They are based in Casablanca, Morocco and Casablanca, Morocco and have small team. They offer Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Established in 2013, CHIROBASIX is a small Wilmington, North Carolina-based social media marketing company. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dublin, OH
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Search Revolutions is a small social media marketing firm. They offer Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and were established in 2009.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Jupiter, FL
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Located in Jupiter, Florida, Web Promotion Partners is a PPC company. They focus on Pay Per Click and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cape Coral, FL
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Launched in 2012, Nteractive Group is a small pay per click agency. Their team specializes in Pay Per Click and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hudson, OH
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Mosaic eMarketing is a small social media marketing firm located in Hudson, Ohio. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Canton, OH
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Henry Digital Media LLC is a web design company founded in 2020. Their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Destin, FL
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Social media marketing agency FiveChannels was founded in 2007. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click and is based in Destin, Florida.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Noida, India
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Social media marketing company Sprint Digitech focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing. They are based in Noida, India and Noida, India.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Navarre, FL
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Founded in 2012, Wise Guyz Marketing, a small social media marketing agency, is in Navarre, Florida. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Manassas, VA
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Established in 2017, Morebrite Agency, LLC is a branding agency. Their services include Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Alexandria, VA
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Social media marketing company Gazz Digital LLC was established in 2004. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sarasota, FL
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Launched in 2017, 81 & Sunny is a PPC agency. Their services include Pay Per Click and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Reston, VA
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Broadsun Media, LLC, a small social media marketing agency, is in Reston, Virginia. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Launched in 2008, Intersect Marketing Group is a social media marketing firm. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and is located in San Francisco, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Trooper Lab is an Email Marketing company. Founded in 2016, the company is in Los Angeles, California. Their team offers Email Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Parkland, FL
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NIC Advertising, an Advertising company, is headquartered in Parkland, Florida. Established in 2004, the team offers Advertising and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ferrara, Italy
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ITestense is a social media marketing company. They offer Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were launched in 2006. The firm is headquartered in Ferrara, Italy.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9New Delhi, India
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Rigveda Ads Agency is a social media marketing company. They are based in New Delhi, India, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Springfield, MO
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Extreme Vision Now, a small Content Marketing company, is located in Springfield, Missouri. The team specializes in Content Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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Dianne Davis Consulting is a social media marketing firm. Their small team of employees is located in Nixa, Missouri. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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VisionX technologies is a SEO company. Their small team is based in Vasai-Virar, India. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Local Marketing Resource is a PPC company. The firm is headquartered in Muskegon, Michigan. Their team offers Pay Per Click and UX/UI Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fort Lee, NJ
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Erdos Digital is a social media marketing agency. Headquartered in Fort Lee, New Jersey, their team offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Digital Strategy company Elara Media is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya and Wilmington, Delaware. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Stourbridge, England
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Great Ape Digital Ltd is a social media marketing company. They are headquartered in Stourbridge, England and have small team. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Digital Evolution Marketing is a SEO company. Launched in 2016, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Business Consulting.
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Click Marketing, a Marketing Strategy company, was launched in 2015. They offers Marketing Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9New Delhi, India
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Social media marketing agency BrainoTechnologies was established in 2019. The company focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing, and is small.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Essendon, Australia
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Digital Champ is a SEO company located in Essendon, Australia. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Lahore, Pakistan
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Minds Masterz is a website development firm. They offer Web Development and Search Engine Optimization and were launched in 2023. The agency is based in Lahore, Pakistan.
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3jsoft is a SEO services firm based in Edmonton, Canada. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were founded in 2018.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Lemont, IL
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Web development company 630 Digital focuses on Web Development and Search Engine Optimization. They are headquartered in Lemont, Illinois.
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Established in 1999, AMB Solutions is a social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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Isaac Frank, a SEO agency, was launched in 2011. The small team offers Search Engine Optimization and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9London, England
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ZarvisGenix is a PPC company. They are based in London, England and have small team. Their services include Pay Per Click and Web Development.
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Established in 2020, Uphill Content is a SEO services firm. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Manchester, CT
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Embark Solutions LLC is a small social media marketing company located in Manchester, Connecticut. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Barcelona, Spain
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Small PR agency The Zoom Zone, is located in Barcelona, Spain. The team specializes in Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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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+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.