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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJServices provided
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Pleiades Projectworks, LLC is a Marketing Strategy company. The Boise, Idaho-based company was launched in 2022. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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Qualify LLC is an Advertising company established in 2019. The small team focuses on Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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Shadhilms is a small Digital Strategy company launched in 2025. Their team focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerLondon, England
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Established in 2020, Red Balloon is a small social media marketing firm. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerAnnandale, Australia
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Red SEO is a branding firm. They are located in Annandale, Australia and have small team. They offer Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Established in 2025, Alen KJ is a small Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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Sean Mapes Digital Marketing, a Digital Strategy company, was established in 2016. The team offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing and is headquartered in Traverse City, Michigan.
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Search Manipulator, a public relations company, is located in San Francisco, California. Their services include Public Relations and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerNorth Port, FL
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SecondEffort is a Content Marketing company. Established in 2000, the team offers Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. The agency is based in North Port, Florida.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerKiel, Germany
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SEO Agentur Kiel 24 is a social media marketing firm. Headquartered in Kiel, Germany, the company was founded in 2025. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerDen Haag, Netherlands
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Connect your World is a Content Marketing company. They offer Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were established in 2018.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerStreetsboro, OH
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Branding company Shaffer Branding Co. Is based in Streetsboro, Ohio. They provide Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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Small Conversion Optimization company Silvan Mundorf Internet Marketing, is based in Köln, Germany. Their services include Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization.
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Source Local Media, a SEO agency, specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click. The agency is based in Franklin, Tennessee.
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SPF Solutions, LLC is a social media marketing company. The Mansfield, Texas-based agency specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Founded in 2023, Omega UAE IT is a midsize Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates-based social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Studio Web is a Conversion Optimization company. They are located in Washington, District of Columbia. Their team focuses on Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization.
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Impression Media, a branding firm, was launched in 2023. The team offers Branding and Digital Strategy and is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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Founded in 2025, Darshan Parmar | Digital Marketing Executive | PPC Expert is a Digital Strategy company. The firm specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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Success Rocket Marketing is a social media marketing company. They are headquartered in El Paso, Texas, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hrFreelancerGwalior, India
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Adarsh is a social media marketing company. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and the agency is headquartered in Gwalior, India.
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Midsize web development company Orionsols, is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Their services include Web Development and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hrFreelancerSt. Cloud, MN
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Launched in 2025, Optify Digital, a small Digital Strategy company, is headquartered in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Webpundit is a branding company based in Bengaluru, India. They offer Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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Teck Solution Hub, a Content Marketing company, was launched in 2017. They focuses on Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Dallas, TX
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The it Crowd Marketing is a branding firm launched in 2014. The agency provides Branding and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerCity of London, England
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Trafiki Ecommerce Marketing is a social media marketing company. They are located in City of London, England. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerDaytona Beach, FL
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Website SEO Florida, a social media marketing agency, focus on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. They were founded in 1999.
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Valpo Agency is a small Digital Strategy company launched in 2013. Their services include Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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Velsio Digital is a small Tallinn, Estonia-based Marketing Strategy company. The team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Verve Logic is a branding agency. The Jaipur, India-based company was established in 2011. Their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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Web Pulse Media, a Marketing Strategy company, offer Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing. They were launched in 2024.
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Headquartered in Parkland, Washington, Web Trending Solutions is a small social media marketing firm. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Mobile & App Marketing.
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SEO company Webez.net specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click. They are headquartered in Dillon, Colorado.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerWrocław, Poland
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FlowMedia gunnar gunther, a social media marketing firm, was launched in 2025. The small team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hrFreelancerDhaka, Bangladesh
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Digital Strategy company Nayim Adnan was founded in 2019. The company provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Social media marketing agency Farhanhashim.com is located in Kozhikode, India. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Harttwohart Marketing is a small social media marketing company founded in 2025. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancerBerlin, Germany
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Amin Hashemzadeh is a SEO company. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and are located in Berlin, Germany.
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Digital Strategy company GOAT Digital is located in Waterloo, Australia. Founded in 2023, the team offers Digital Strategy and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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Hearst Bay Area is a SEO agency. They are located in San Francisco, California and have midsize team of experts. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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Contractor Marketing Pros is a SEO company. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click, and the agency is located in Miami Beach, Florida.
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Caseopro is a Digital Strategy company. The agency is in Delhi , India. Their team specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Keenrank is a small social media marketing firm in Kolkata, India. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Apex Web Studios is a social media marketing agency. The Los Angeles, California-based agency was established in 2022. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Web Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerAlexandria, KY
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Altra, a social media marketing agency, is in Alexandria, Kentucky. They provide Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Advertising company Kite Media provides Advertising and Market Research. They are located in Hyderabad, India.
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Established in 2017, Aahu Infotech Solutions, a midsize website development firm, is in Delhi, India. Their services include Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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Pearl Media Company, a Digital Strategy company, is in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. They provide Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing and were launched in 2025.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerSöderköping, Sweden
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Fulltext Media AB, a Content Marketing company, was founded in 2015. The team specializes in Content 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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$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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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.