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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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Located in , RangTechnovations is a small website development firm. Their services include Web Development and Digital Strategy.
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We Are Paid Search is an Advertising company. They were established in 2017 and specialize in Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Sumy, Ukraine
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UP agency, a website development company, was founded in 2018. The team offers Web Development and Web Design.
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In , Design website IO is a small Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Daveed Digital, a web development firm, was launched in 2022. The small team focuses on Web Development and Advertising.
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Get Edu Leads, a small Advertising company, is located in Coimbatore, India. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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WebReach Solutions is a web development company. Their small team is based in Paderborn, Germany and provides Web Development and Digital Strategy. The agency was established in 2017.
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SwissTech is a Bratislava, Slovakia-based branding company. The team provides Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Faridabad, India
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Zuptek Infotech is a Faridabad, India-based Content Marketing company. They offer Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Drive The Vision is a website development firm launched in 2024. The team provides Web Development and Branding and is headquartered in.
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Established in 2023, SEO Bolingbrook is a website development firm. Their team specializes in Web Development and Digital Strategy.
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Rocket Online is an Edinburgh, Scotland-based social media marketing agency. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Islamabad, Pakistan
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Digitonica is a small website development firm. They specialize in Web Development and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2022.
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Market Agency Pro is a web development company headquartered in Lovejoy, Georgia. They offer Web Development and Advertising.
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Web development firm Tech Vardha IT Solutions focuses on Web Development and Branding. They are located in Surat, India.
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Headquartered in Nea Ionia, Greece, Webkosmos is a website development firm. Launched in 2010, the team focuses on Web Development and Branding.
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Digital Strategy company Local Rocket was launched in 2024. In Calgary, Canada, the team specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Rajkot, India
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Founded in 2022, Wisest Digital, a small web design agency, is located in Rajkot, India. Their services include Web Design and E-Commerce Development.
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IE Business Solutions is a social media marketing agency. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and were founded in 2019.
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Innovesol is a Digital Strategy company. Launched in 2021, the team focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing. The company is based in.
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In Los Angeles, California, Digifetch LLC is a small Marketing Strategy company. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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A&N Marketing Inc is a web development firm. They are located in Los Angeles, California and have small team. They focus on Web Development and Advertising.
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Headquartered in Washburn, Tennessee, High Caliber Digital Marketing Solutions (The Startup Strategy) is a small branding firm. The team specializes in Branding and Public Relations.
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Founded in 2024, Addbuz is a small website development company located in Delhi , India. Their team specializes in Web Development and Branding.
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SECT13N is a Digital Strategy company. The firm is located in Muscat, Oman. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Invictara Solutions is a small branding agency. Their services include Branding and Digital Strategy.
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Grybz Digital Marketing is a web design company. Established in 2010, the agency is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Their services include Web Design and Digital Strategy.
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Digital Studio 121 is a web design company. Their small team is based in Kolkata, India and provides Web Design and Search Engine Optimization. The firm was launched in 2018.
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Launched in 1995, Catalyst Creative Marketing is a branding agency. Their services include Branding and Digital Strategy.
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Happy Hema is a web development firm in New York, New York. Their services include Web Development and Digital Strategy.
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Web development company Welkinlightmedia is located in Bengaluru, India. The team focuses on Web Development and Branding.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Bengaluru, India
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Extralense is an Advertising company. Established in 2021, the agency is in Bengaluru, India. Their team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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Web development company Netcom Advertising was established in 2018. The team specializes in Web Development and Social Media Marketing and is based in Mohali, India.
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Jobizza Consulting Services LLP is a Digital Strategy company based in Pune, India. They focus on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Saucier, MS
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Advertising company Ghostlight Marketing is based in Saucier, Mississippi. They offer Advertising and Branding.
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Launched in 2024, VelorLink, a small Advertising company, is in Sibiu, Romania. Their services include Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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Launched in 2024, Websign - Softwares is a Marketing Strategy company. The team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing and is headquartered in Vila Rangel, Brazil.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Noida, India
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Founded in 2025, PiGator is a small Noida, India-based web development company. Their services include Web Development and Branding.
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Advertising company BilMedia was launched in 2020. The company specializes in Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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Spraky- Digital marketing agency is a website development firm. The Pahala, India-based firm was launched in 2022. Their services include Web Development and Digital Strategy.
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Savvy in Social is a graphic design company. The small Salt Lake City, Utah-based team focuses on Graphic Design and Digital Strategy. The firm was launched in 2024.
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Pixlex Media is a web design agency headquartered in Milford, New Jersey. Their services include Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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Headquartered in Calgary, Canada, The Branding Bra is a small Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Singapore, Singapore
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Chowder Media is a Content Marketing company established in 2023. Their team offers Content Marketing and Video Marketing.
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Branding agency Vashist International Advertising is based in Bengaluru, India. Their services include Branding and Market Research.
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Founded in 2019, The Branding District is a small Charlotte, North Carolina-based branding company. Their team provides Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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Cupy N Digital, a branding agency, was launched in 2025. They specializes in Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Indianapolis, IN
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Wechter Media LLC is an Advertising company. The Indianapolis, Indiana-based firm was founded in 2019. Their team provides Advertising and Branding.
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Tardigiget is a branding firm established in 2021. The team provides Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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Zayrush - Digital Marketing Agency is a branding company. They specialize in Branding and Marketing Strategy and were established in 2019.
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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+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Tampa, FL
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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.