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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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Digital Strategy company Markitals Inc is headquartered in Aldie, Virginia. They provide Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2019.
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Established in 2014, ZTH Planet Innovations LLP is a small web development firm. Their services include Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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Founded in 2025, DigiFlex Solution is a social media marketing company. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and is based in Brooklyn, New York.
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DigifyClinic is a social media marketing company. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing, and the firm is headquartered in Indore, India.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Noida, India
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Located in Noida, India, IT Webtech Solutions is a small social media marketing company. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Bengaluru, India
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Headquartered in Bengaluru, India, AIIoT Geeks is a social media marketing agency. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Patna, India
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Nighwan Technology Private Limited is a software development firm. The small Patna, India-based team provides Custom Software Development and Web Development. The firm was launched in 2020.
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ScoopIt Advertising agency is a Digital Strategy company. They are headquartered in Hyderabad, India and have small team of experts. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49København, Denmark
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Ambition is a København, Denmark-based Marketing Strategy company. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Docklands, Australia
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Core Tech Studio, a small web design agency, is headquartered in Docklands, Australia. Their services include Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Hooghly, India
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Dibstudios is a Digital Strategy company founded in 2010. Their services include Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Costa Mesa, CA
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MK Marketers is a Costa Mesa, California-based web design company. Established in 2024, the team offers Web Design and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Lucknow, India
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EMarketters, a social media marketing company, is based in Lucknow, India. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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HivePulse Media is an Advertising company established in 2025. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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Established in 2021, 4LC Digital is a small Mumbai, India-based Direct Marketing company. Their team offers Direct Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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Words4Web is a Digital Strategy company. Their small team is based in Belvedere, England. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Pixel That Marketing is a small Advertising company based in Sofia, Bulgaria. The team specializes in Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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SPOW STRIKE AI, a small Advertising company, is in Los Angeles, California and Slough, Virgin Islands (British). The team offers Advertising and UX/UI Design.
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Shanvia Tech Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Is a Direct Marketing company. The team provides Direct Marketing and Pay Per Click and is based in Kolkata, India and Kharagpur, India.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49دبي, United Arab Emirates
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Social media marketing firm Aculance Consultants specializes in Social Media Marketing and Mobile & App Marketing. They were launched in 2024.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Headquartered in London, England, Right Media UK is a social media marketing company. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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RUMO Digital Path is a small Advertising company. They offer Advertising and Branding and were launched in 2019.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49New Delhi, India
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Email Marketing company Conroar is based in New Delhi, India. The team focuses on Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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ZippDon, a Performance Marketing company, was launched in 2024. The firm specializes in Performance Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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Established in 2016, Invergo Design is a graphic design agency. Their services include Graphic Design and Web Development.
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Digital Thinker Help, a Digital Strategy company, is based in Yamuna Nagar, India. The team focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Noida, India
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Tatvatech Digital Pvt Ltd is a social media marketing agency. Their small team is based in Noida, India. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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FusionSoft Technologies is a Delhi, India-based social media marketing agency. They offer Social Media Marketing and Mobile & App Marketing and were established in 2024.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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Luminefy Digital Marketing, a small social media marketing agency, is in Toronto, Canada. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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Hala Media is a social media marketing agency. The Dubai, United Arab Emirates-based team offers Social Media Marketing and CRM consulting and SI.
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Maven Group Global, a SEO services firm, specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click. The company is based in Hyderabad, India.
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SMS Marketing company Covalent Softwares Pvt. Ltd. Was launched in 2011. The team offers SMS Marketing and Social Media Marketing and is based in Delhi, India.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Laredo, TX
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Established in 2002, Quarter Mile Inc is a small branding agency. Their team offers Branding and Advertising.
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Flux Full Circle is a Digital Strategy company. The small Cape Town, South Africa-based team provides Digital Strategy and Content Marketing. The company was founded in 2020.
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Launched in 2023, Sellerpass Global is a small San Francisco, California-based branding company. Their services include Branding and Pay Per Click.
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Founded in 2019, DelhiStack is a social media marketing firm. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click and is headquartered in Delhi, India.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Glasgow, Scotland
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Tourism Marketing Agency is a Digital Strategy company. They are headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland and have small team of experts. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media
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GTM 8020 is a SEO company. Launched in 2023, their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Kolkata, India
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WBH Digital Solutions is a web design agency. They were established in 2026, and their services include Web Design and Advertising.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Delhi, India
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Launched in 2021, Whamply Media is a small Advertising company in Delhi, India. Their team provides Advertising and Branding.
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Tactix Digital Media, a Digital Strategy company, was established in 2024. The team offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing and is headquartered in Lahore, Pakistan.
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The Abc Tech Solution, a social media marketing company, offer Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing. They were established in 2025.
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GrowthCrest AI is a New Delhi, India-based Performance Marketing company. They focus on Performance Marketing and Digital Strategy and were founded in 2020.
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Sudish World Technology Private Limited is a social media marketing company. Their team is headquartered in Patna, India. The company offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Sugar Land, TX
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Shaazford is an Advertising company. The Sugar Land, Texas-based team focuses on Advertising and Ecommerce Marketing.
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Founded in 2025, Nalk Solutions is a Direct Marketing company. The small team specializes in Direct Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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De Digital Labs is a small Delhi, India-based SEO services firm. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Ghaziabad, India
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Social media marketing agency PatientFlow was founded in 2025. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Venice, FL
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ILION Digital is a small Content Marketing company established in 2013. Their services include Content Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Glasgow, Scotland
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Juggernaut Technologies is a web development firm. Founded in 2020, their team focuses on Web Development and Custom Software Development.
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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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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.