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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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Conversion Optimization company Mortar Metrics was launched in 2023. The small team provides Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization.
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Conversion Optimization company Grapevine Media is located in Whitby, Canada. Founded in 2016, the team specializes in Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization.
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Zite Digital Marketing is a SEO agency. They are located in Townsville, Australia and have small team of experts. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and UX/UI Design.
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Creative Marketing Group is a small Portage, Indiana-based SEO agency. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Highgate, Australia
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Elevate SEO Perth is a branding agency. The Highgate, Australia-based company specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9South Melbourne, Australia
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Small SEO agency Flywheel Media, is headquartered in South Melbourne, Australia. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Social media marketing company The Freeman Agency was founded in 2020. The agency provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Colchester, CT
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Nutmeg State Marketing Agency is a social media marketing company launched in 2023. The firm provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing, and is small.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Madison, WI
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Small branding firm Remdeus Marketing Agency, is located in Madison, Wisconsin and Appleton, Wisconsin. The team offers Branding and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ashburn, VA
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SEO company SEO Ashburn is based in Ashburn, Virginia. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Nairobi, Kenya
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Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, Stellar Spark Solutions Limited is a small branding agency. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Carmel, IN
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5 & Rise Marketing Group is a Content Marketing company. The team specializes in Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and is based in Carmel, Indiana.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Shreveport, LA
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In Shreveport, Louisiana, S3 Media Group is a small social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ahmedabad, India
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Established in 2023, Ananta Digicraft | Digital Marketing | Social Media Marketing in Ahmedabad is a Digital Strategy company. The agency focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Kalyan, India
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Maxtory Technology is an e-commerce development company. The Kalyan, India-based company was launched in 2023. Their services include E-Commerce Development and Conversion Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Infatex, Inc is a web development company. The San Diego, California-based agency specializes in Web Development and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Austin, TX
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Overse is a branding firm in Austin, Texas. They offer Branding and Social Media Marketing and were established in 2020.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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TDS Group is a Sharjah, United Arab Emirates-based Digital Strategy company. Established in 2019, the team offers Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Huntsville, TX
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Integrated Marketing of Texas is a web design company. Their team is located in Huntsville, Texas and provides Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mount Vernon, WA
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Brand Market Media is a branding firm. The team offers Branding and Social Media Marketing, and the firm is in Mount Vernon, Washington.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hampstead, MD
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Hampstead Marketing and Design is a social media marketing firm located in Hampstead, Maryland. Established in 2018, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Joker Media, a SEO company, is located in Tampa, Florida. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and UX/UI Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bradenton, FL
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Rooks Advertising Agency is a Direct Marketing company. They are located in Bradenton, Florida, and their services include Direct Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Palm Beach Gardens, FL
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Rainmaker Marketing, LLC, a social media marketing firm, was founded in 2017. The small team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Orlando, FL
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Social media marketing agency Steel Hive Digital was established in 2024. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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Beond Digital is a social media marketing firm. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Web Design and were established in 2023. The firm is headquartered in Karachi, Pakistan.
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Actlocal.ae is a small Dubai, United Arab Emirates-based social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Small Digital Strategy company Oneiro Digital, is headquartered in Gateford, England. The team specializes in Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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Devoir Consulting is a Marketing Strategy company founded in 2023. The agency focuses on Marketing Strategy and Mobile & App Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Ahmedabad, India
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Headquartered in Ahmedabad, India, Dcluttr Digital is a media planning & buying company. They offer Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2025.
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Canopy Media is a branding agency. Their team is in Collingwood, Canada and provides Branding and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Birmingham, England
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Headquartered in Birmingham, England, Elevate Dental Agency is a small web design agency. The team focuses on Web Design and Branding.
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Based in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Eleven11 Digital is a small Marketing Strategy company. The team offers Marketing Strategy and Branding.
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Go To Clan is an user experience design company. They are headquartered in Pune, India, and their services include UX/UI Design and Logo.
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Web design company Skypo Digital was launched in 2011. The team focuses on Web Design and Application Management & Support and is headquartered in Casula, Australia.
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Small Digital Strategy company DigiTradie, is located in Bundoora, Australia. Their services include Digital Strategy and Advertising.
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Elevate Digital is a Content Marketing company established in 2020. The firm specializes in Content Marketing and Video Production.
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ICREATO is a web design company established in 2024. The firm focuses on Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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SEO agency BrandMark Digital Media is based in Greater Noida West, India. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Winston-Salem, NC
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Marketing Executions LLC is a social media marketing company. Their small team of employees is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Email
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Salem, India
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Located in Salem, India, Gunaz Tech is a PPC agency. They focus on Pay Per Click and Web Development and were founded in 2019.
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Addiemall is a social media marketing firm. They are headquartered in Madurai, India and have small team of experts. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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20Clicks, a social media marketing company, was founded in 2025. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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5SecondBranding, a SEO agency, was launched in 2013. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Conversion Optimization.
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Kinstel Solutions, a web development firm, is located in Lucknow, India. They focus on Web Development and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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In Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India, Digital Media Juice is a web design company. Established in 2025, the team offers Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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KAD Infotech is a website development firm. Launched in 2025, the team offers Web Development and Mobile App Development. The agency is based in Ahmedabad, India.
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JPG MEDIA is a PPC agency. Founded in 2016, the agency specializes in Pay Per Click and Ecommerce Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Jammu, India
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Digitines Digitials Pvt Ltd is a PPC agency launched in 2024. The team provides Pay Per Click and Ecommerce Marketing and is headquartered in Jammu, India.
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ViralAd Lab Studio is a social media marketing company. They are in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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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.