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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJServices provided
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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Forefront is a web development firm. Established in 2019, the team focuses on Web Development and Branding. The agency is located in Shaftesbury, England.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Islamabad, Pakistan
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Z1 Labs is a branding company. Headquartered in Islamabad, Pakistan and Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the firm was established in 2024. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Digiinfocys is a Digital Strategy company. They focus on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing and were established in 2021.
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Techanvi Solutions is a New Delhi, India-based Digital Strategy company. They focus on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing and were established in 2021.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Indore, India
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Digital Fox Solutions is an Indore, India-based branding agency. The team focuses on Branding and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Riverview, FL
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Agility Labs is a social media marketing firm. They are located in Riverview, Florida. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49istanbul, Türkiye
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Capito Marketing & Product Design Agency is a branding firm. Based in istanbul, Türkiye, the company was launched in 2019. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Rahway, NJ
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Division Web Design is a Rahway, New Jersey-based Digital Strategy company. They focus on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Mississauga, Canada
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The IT Cart is a social media marketing agency established in 2024. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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MetaFox Technologies is a Digital Strategy company. The Jaipur, India-based company was launched in 2022. Their team focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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Outsource To PK, a Digital Strategy company, is headquartered in Karachi, Pakistan. They provide Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2021.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Troy, MI
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Founded in 2020, That Random Agency, a small Digital Strategy company, is headquartered in Troy, Michigan. Their team specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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Social media marketing company NC Digital Consult specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing. They are in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Sacramento, CA
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Captain Design Agency is a branding firm. They were launched in 2023, and their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49North Vancouver, Canada
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Concord Media is a branding firm. They are headquartered in North Vancouver, Canada, and their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brantford, Canada
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In Motion Brands is a social media marketing firm founded in 2018. The firm offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing, and is small.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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7XGrowth is a social media marketing firm. Located in Dallas, Texas, their small team provides Social Media Marketing and Web Design. The company was launched in 2019.
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Core Virtue is a branding firm located in. The team provides Branding and Web Design.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Karamadai, India
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Honey Iconics is a branding firm. Their team is headquartered in Karamadai, India and provides Branding and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Mississauga, Canada
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JSiTHub Private Limited, a social media marketing agency, is based in Mississauga, Canada and Mississauga, Canada. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Maharagama, Sri Lanka
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Founded in 2021, Pride CC is a Business Consulting company. The agency focuses on Business Consulting and Branding.
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Mimoto Technologies is a branding agency launched in 2022. The team offers Branding and Social Media Marketing and is located in Kochi, India and Kochi, India.
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Iqtechway is a branding company. The Coimbatore, India-based company focuses on Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Richmond Hill, Canada
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Launched in 2021, TASProMarketing is a small branding company. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Headquartered in Lahore, Pakistan, Online Orbit is a small Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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Digital Monk Marketing is a web development firm in Calgary, Canada. Their services include Web Development and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Mumbai, India
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Web design company Purva Desai & Co focuses on Web Design and Web Development. They are headquartered in Mumbai, India.
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Immersive Tech Lab is a Dubai, United Arab Emirates-based social media marketing firm. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Ismorp is a web development firm. They specialize in Web Development and E-Commerce Development.
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Founded in 2019, Saaitec Digital is a Content Marketing company. Their team offers Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Namastetu Technologies is a branding company. Their small team is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Their services include Branding and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chennai, India
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Aryu is a social media marketing firm. They offer Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were established in 2019. The company is in Chennai, India.
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Established in 2023, Sangra Technologies is a Digital Strategy company. The agency specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Branding agency Goals Grow is located in Alwar, India. Launched in 2022, the team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Impactrix Ad Agency is a branding agency. The Vittal Rao Nagar, Madhapur, Hyderabad., India-based agency provides Branding and Graphic Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Karachi, Pakistan
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Digihive Think Digital is a social media marketing firm. They were established in 2013, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Vertex Global Solutions is a branding company. Their small team of employees is headquartered in Austin, Texas and Austin, Texas. Their team offers Branding and Digital Strategy.
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Headquartered in New Siddhapudur, India, Scopiq is a social media marketing agency. They offer Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and were established in 2019.
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Launched in 2024, Marketing Mistri is a branding company. Their team offers Branding and Web Development.
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Launched in 2022, Socioheads is a Digital Strategy company. Located in New Delhi, India, the team offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Website development company WeDigital Mind technologies was founded in 2023. The small team specializes in Web Development and E-Commerce Development.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Vaughan, Canada
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Prospekt Digital is a social media marketing company established in 2011. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Dover, DE
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Social media marketing agency Global results is in Dover, Delaware. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Afflux Media, a website development firm, is headquartered in London, England. They provide Web Development and Digital Strategy and were established in 2020.
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In Hammam Sousse, Tunisia, Startanrise is a branding firm. Founded in 2020, the team provides Branding and Digital Strategy.
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Sociapa is a social media marketing agency founded in 2016. The small team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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PPC guru is a pay per click agency established in 2021. The small team provides Pay Per Click and Web Design.
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Lyonsinfoway - Best Website Design Sydney is a web development company launched in 1985. Their team specializes in Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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Branding agency Green Pixels Creations Private Limited offers Branding and Direct Marketing. They are based in Coimbatore, India.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Barranquilla, Colombia
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Techdot Solution is a social media marketing company. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and is headquartered in Barranquilla, Colombia.
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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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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.