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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJServices provided
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Small SMS Marketing company Roonzone Information Technology, is based in Shanghai, China. The team provides SMS Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Medellín, Colombia
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Busca Empresas is a SMS Marketing company established in 2017. The small team provides SMS Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Antonio, TX
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Incite Digital Marketing is a small San Antonio, Texas-based branding firm. Their services include Branding and Digital Strategy.
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Ntouch Digital is a social media marketing company. Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, the company was founded in 1999. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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We Crush Marketing is a small Fort Worth, Texas-based branding company. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Smithfield, UT
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Zaptify Marketing Solutions is a Digital Strategy company. They were established in 2018 and provide Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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615 Creative , a small social media marketing agency, is based in Nashville, Tennessee. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Sebright Marketing Solutions, LLC, a branding company, is headquartered in Strafford, New Hampshire. Their services include Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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Agency PromoScope is a branding agency. Founded in 2021, the team offers Branding and Event Management. The company is based in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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VCode Middle East is a SEO company headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Founded in 2015, Web Matics Pro is a print design agency. The firm offers Print Design and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Greenacre, Australia
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Freehand Design Print Signs is a print design company in Greenacre, Australia. The team provides Print Design and Social Media Marketing.
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Zenel Media, an Ecommerce Marketing company, is based in Lahore, Pakistan. They offer Ecommerce Marketing and Branding and were launched in 2021.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Coimbatore, India
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Small web design agency a Cosmic Realm., is based in Coimbatore, India. The team provides Web Design and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Quito, Ecuador
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Launched in 2020, Markendy is an Event Management company. The agency offers Event Management and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Frederick, MD
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Founded in 2016, Wellspring Digital is a Market Research company. The team provides Market Research and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Webnixon Creative Studio, a web design agency, was launched in 2014. They offers Web Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Brighton and Hove, England
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Albion Marketing Agency, a branding company, is located in Brighton and Hove, England. The team specializes in Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Multan, Pakistan
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In Frame is an Advertising company. Their small team is headquartered in Multan, Pakistan and specializes in Advertising and Social Media Marketing. The firm was established in 2022.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Charleston, SC
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Established in 2016, Magnolia & Ivy Consulting, LLC is a small HR Outsourcing company located in Charleston, South Carolina. Their team provides HR Outsourcing and Digital Strategy.
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Finding Athena, a small branding firm, is based in Singapore. The team offers Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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LockBox Digital is an Amsterdam, Netherlands-based branding firm. They specialize in Branding and Media Planning & Buying and were established in 2020.
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Kalyan Technology is an Advertising company in Udaipur, India. They specialize in Advertising and Marketing Strategy and were launched in 2016.
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Digilers Solutions is a Digital Strategy company. Established in 2017, the firm specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Located in Pimpri-Chinchwad, India and Pimpri-Chinchwad, India, Brand Asur is a Digital Strategy company. They offer Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2021.
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GG Medias is a graphic design agency. The Casablanca, Morocco-based team specializes in Graphic Design and Advertising.
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Branding firm LVT Marketing was founded in 2023. The team offers Branding and Social Media Marketing and is based in Reno, Nevada.
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Newave Creative Marketing is an Advertising company. The small Columbia, Maryland-based team focuses on Advertising and Social Media Marketing. The company was founded in 2023.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Varanasi, India
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Digital Strategy company GeoGo Infotech provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing. They are headquartered in Varanasi, India.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Cornellà de Llobregat, Spain
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Founded in 2014, Gala Marketing Online, a small Digital Strategy company, is headquartered in Cornellà de Llobregat, Spain. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Hyderabad, India
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Saka Digital Private Limited is a branding firm. The Hyderabad, India-based team specializes in Branding and Market Research.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Surrey, Canada
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Four Seasons Media is an Advertising company. They are headquartered in Surrey, Canada and have small team. They provide Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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Located in London, England, THYNK AGENCY LTD is a branding agency. They provide Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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In Manama, Bahrain, 424Digital Solutions is a small social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Al Kuwayt, Kuwait
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Moving2Digital is a small branding firm launched in 2018. Their team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Digital Strategy company Techstrives is located in Jaipur, India and Jaipur, India. Established in 2020, the team focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Jaipur, India
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S Tech Agency, an Advertising company, is in Jaipur, India. Their services include Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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Digirabia is a social media marketing company. Their team is in Kuwait City, Kuwait and specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Mississauga, Canada
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The Tech Raptors is a website development firm. They are located in Mississauga, Canada. Their team offers Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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Raving Fan, a small Advertising company, is located in Phoenix, Arizona. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Salmiya, Kuwait
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DATA (Dar Al Tasmeem Advertising and Publicity Co.) is a Hawally, Kuwait-based Content Marketing company. They specialize in Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Launched in 2023, Albilad Digitals is a Marketing Strategy company. The small team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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As Per Need Web Design & Digital Marketing is a social media marketing firm located in Jaipur, India. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Salmiya, Kuwait
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Web development firm Solutions Co. Specializes in Web Development and Social Media Marketing. They are based in Salmiya, Kuwait.
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Established in 2014, Westoweb is a branding agency. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Manama, Bahrain
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Micronetics Marketing and Promotions WLL is a Content Marketing company. They provide Content Marketing and Email Marketing and are headquartered in Manama, Bahrain.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Salmabad, Bahrain
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Freespace is a Marketing Strategy company. Founded in 2016, the team offers Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Ad.mark, an Advertising company, was established in 2006. The agency specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lucknow, India
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Ad Sangam is a Digital Strategy company headquartered in Lucknow, India. They provide Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Aquila Creative Hub is a branding agency. Their small team is in Al Muharraq, Bahrain. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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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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36/40.019.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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35.1/40.020/20 Reviews9/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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.