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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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SEO agency Contractor Marketing Solutions is in Groton, Connecticut. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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XMEDIA CREATIVE is a social media marketing company. Established in 2020, the company specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Rajkot, India
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Trezine Studios LLP, a SEO company, is headquartered in Rajkot, India. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Graphic Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Houston, United States Minor Outlying Islands
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Established in 2023, The Digital Edge is a small Digital Strategy company in Houston, United States Minor Outlying Islands. Their team provides Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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GuidePost Marketing is a Canton, Georgia-based social media marketing company. They offer Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Charleston, SC
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Established in 2020, Barracuda Designs is a website development company. Their team focuses on Web Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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Mamba Technologies Ltd is a social media marketing firm. The small Nairobi, Kenya-based team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. The agency was established in 2005.
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Homies Remedies is a branding firm. The Ahmedabad, India-based agency was founded in 2022. Their team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Alphaboost is a branding agency. The small Bengaluru, India-based team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing. The company was established in 2023.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Cranbourne East, Australia
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Established in 2012, Sales On Sky is a small branding firm. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Digital Monis Shaikh is a small social media marketing company established in 2024. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Trinity Web Agency is a small Kokomo, Indiana-based social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Launched in 2017, Marketing Eye Digital Marketing Agency is a SEO services firm. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Other Digital Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Singapore
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Upsize Media is a social media marketing firm. Their small team is headquartered in Singapore and provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing. The company was launched in 2020.
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Established in 2017, Cogniva is a small social media marketing company in Docklands, Australia and Geelong, Australia. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Raadi, Estonia
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Marketwise Marketing Agency, a Marketing Strategy company, focuses on Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing. The agency is located in Raadi, Estonia.
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Headland Marketing, a social media marketing firm, focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing. The company is located in.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Indianapolis, IN
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Sellers Launch LLC. Is a branding firm. The Indianapolis, Indiana-based company was founded in 2017. Their team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Social media marketing agency ClickSurge is in Aurora, Colorado. Founded in 2024, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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In Braga, Portugal, MED AGENCY is a small pay per click company. Their services include Pay Per Click and Branding.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Ahmedabad, India
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Based in Ahmedabad, India, SEOLancers is a SEO agency. Established in 2024, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Honolulu, HI
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Siebert Consulting Group LLC is a Digital Strategy company based in Honolulu, Hawaii. They provide Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization and were founded in 2016.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Edmonton, Canada
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Innovista Marketing Agency is a branding firm. Based in Edmonton, Canada, their team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Greater Noida, India
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Launched in 2020, Social Croww is an Ecommerce Marketing company. The team focuses on Ecommerce Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Tiruchirappalli, India
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Sangaas Solutions is a branding firm in Tiruchirappalli, India. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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The Dental Marketing Company, a Digital Strategy company, is in Fernie, Canada. They provide Digital Strategy and Advertising and were founded in 2024.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9
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Digitsbits is a web design agency founded in 2017. The company offers Web Design and Pay Per Click, and is small.
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Hush Solutions is a small Nairobi, Kenya-based SEO services firm. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Carlton, Australia
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Established in 2024, AiMRed is a Marketing Strategy company. The team offers Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing and is located in Carlton, Australia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Craigieburn, Australia
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Web design agency WEBTOUCH is based in Craigieburn, Australia. Their services include Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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Divine Digital Solutions Inc. Is a Burnaby, Canada-based social media marketing company. They offer Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were launched in 2021.
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Q2 Marketing is a branding company located in Atlanta, Georgia. They provide Branding and Marketing Strategy and were founded in 2018.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Falciano del Massico, CE, Italy
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CTAWeb S.r.l.s., a social media marketing firm, was launched in 2012. The agency offers Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Seattle, WA
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Based in Seattle, Washington, Lazar Marketing Consulting is an Advertising company. They focus on Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Bnei Brak, Israel
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Konverto is a social media marketing company. Based in Bnei Brak, Israel, their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Montgomery, TX
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Trulove Webworks is a Conversion Optimization company in Montgomery, Texas. Their services include Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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2X Market, a CRM consulting and SI company, is in Los Angeles, California. They offer CRM consulting and SI and AI Consulting.
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PixGrowth Marketing is a Marketing Strategy company. Founded in 2024, the company is headquartered in Delhi, India. Their team offers Marketing Strategy and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Pune, India
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Zainton Technologies, a social media marketing agency, specialize in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. They were launched in 2020.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Thane, India
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IERIX Infotech Pvt Ltd , a social media marketing company, is located in Thane, India. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kraków, Poland
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Honestmedia.pl is a small social media marketing company launched in 2022. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Easton, CT
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Axiomdigita Marketing is a small Easton, Connecticut-based Marketing Strategy company. The team provides Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Located in Dindigul, India, Innovold - Digital Marketing Agency is an Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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Venaly Digital is a Content Marketing company. Established in 2024, the team focuses on Content Marketing and Email Marketing. The company is in Passo Fundo, Brazil.
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Razkan Marketing is a Digital Strategy company. They are located in Kisongo, Tanzania and have small team of experts. Their services include Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Bhopal, India
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Launched in 2021, SiteTech Solutions is a social media marketing company. Located in Bhopal, India, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Peabody, MA
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Switch Design Team is a web development firm. Headquartered in Peabody, Massachusetts, the firm was founded in 2020. Their team specializes in Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9White Plains, MD
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E-Internet Marketing Services is a SEO company. Their small team is headquartered in White Plains, Maryland. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bergamo, Italy
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WMDStudio is a Bergamo, Italy-based web design agency. They offer Web Design and Social Media Marketing and were established in 1999.
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ClickScalers is a SEO agency in Lytchett Matravers, England. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2024.
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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.