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See 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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Established in 2024, Meta Web Builders is a branding company. Their team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Cosmiq is a social media marketing company. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and is in Sydney Olympic Park, Australia.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancer
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Breakaway leads is a Digital Strategy company. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, the agency provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerSurat, India
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Social media marketing company ADPenguin offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing. They are headquartered in Surat, India.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Website development company StepUp is located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The team provides Web Development and Digital Strategy.
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Niche and Needle is a social media marketing firm. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing, and the firm is located in Goshen, New York.
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Established in 2013, Media Crew is an Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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Uncaged Strategies is a Digital Strategy company established in 2024. The firm specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Iona Stuart Proofreading & Marketing is a branding company. They are headquartered in York, England and have small team of experts. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancer
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Tofblom Agency is a small social media marketing agency. Founded in 2021, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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TWELVES is a social media marketing firm. The agency is headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Austin, TX
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Launched in 2021, Cosmo Inc is a midsize Austin, Texas-based Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Marketwith KP is a Digital Strategy company. Launched in 2025, the agency is headquartered in Puthanathani, India. Their team focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hrFreelancer
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Chariot Communications is a branding agency launched in 2023. The team focuses on Branding and Public Relations and is in Lafayette, Colorado.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancer
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Marketing Pro is an Advertising company launched in 2023. The company provides Advertising and Marketing Strategy, and is small.
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Small social media marketing agency Daniel Andrade Marketing Digital, is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Digital Darshan Bokadia is a social media marketing company established in 2025. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Atroniz. Is a branding company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan and Gujranwala, Pakistan. They focus on Branding and Social Media Marketing and were launched in 2022.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerBangkok, Thailand
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Digi Era is a social media marketing company in Bangkok, Thailand. They offer Social Media Marketing and Mobile & App Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancer
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Weedigitally is a Delhi, India-based social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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KJR Webmasters is a SEO agency established in 2015. The small team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Abeda Digital Services, a social media marketing firm, was launched in 2013. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and is in Mountain House, California.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerKifisia, Greece
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Social media marketing company Kyros Asfis is headquartered in Kifisia, Greece. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Markandtell is a branding company. They focus on Branding and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2024.
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Alxweb, a SEO agency, was founded in 2005. In Duque de Caxias, Brazil, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Ad Insight Digital Marketing, a Conversion Optimization company, was launched in 2025. They specializes in Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization.
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Fathima Rahda Kallilandy is a small Kannur, India-based SEO services firm. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Armbar Marketing is a Direct Marketing company. In San Diego, California, the firm offers Direct Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Located in Siliguri, India, Buzz Builders is a social media marketing agency. Launched in 2023, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$300+ / hrFreelancerSiliguri, India
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Braandify is a social media marketing firm. They were founded in 2024, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Fanclap is an Advertising company. The agency is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Their team focuses on Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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Freelance Digital Marketing Consultant In Kochi - Akshay Mathew is a social media marketing agency. Established in 2021, the company provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Freelance Seo Expert in Kochi is a branding company. Their small team is headquartered in Kochi, India. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Social media marketing company Freelance Digital Marketer in Ernakulam - kripamols provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing. They were established in 2025.
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Founded in 2025, Best digital marketing expert in Thrissur-archanamp is a small branding firm based in Pazhayannur, India. Their team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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BackLeft is an Advertising company. In Evergreen, Colorado, their small team focuses on Advertising and Social Media Marketing. The company was founded in 2007.
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Blind Five Year Old is a Marketing Strategy company launched in 2007. The team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Content Marketing and is located in San Francisco, California.
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PR company Blaze Comunicación was launched in 2008. The team offers Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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Brand SEO Agency, a social media marketing agency, was launched in 1997. The agency provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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CDS Digital is a social media marketing company. The firm is located in Niš, Serbia. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Launched in 2007, TALK FOR WEB LLP is a midsize website development company based in Delhi, India. Their team provides Web Development and Branding.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerDublin, Ireland
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Dotts Marketing is a social media marketing agency. Their team is based in Dublin, Ireland and provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Branding firm iCode Digital inc is in Fayetteville, Georgia. The team provides Branding and Digital Strategy.
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Conor Bradley - Sheffield Digital Agency is a Sheffield, England-based social media marketing firm. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Crusaders Growth Partners is a social media marketing firm founded in 2023. The small team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Crush Marketing, a branding firm, provide Branding and Social Media Marketing. They were established in 2020.
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Crush Social is a branding firm. They focus on Branding and Search Engine Optimization and were launched in 2018. The firm is located in Frederick, Maryland.
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Dental Marketer, an Email Marketing company, was launched in 2020. The agency specializes in Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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Mike Ncube LLC is a Digital Strategy company. The Allentown, Pennsylvania-based team provides Digital Strategy and Conversion Optimization.
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Social media marketing firm Digital 5M is located in Midhurst, England. They provide Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and were founded in 2011.
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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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35.7/40.020/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience6.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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34/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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.