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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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Sohan Marketing is a small web development company. Founded in 2021, the team focuses on Web Development and Social Media Marketing.
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P Groups is an Advertising company. They are in Prayagraj, India and have small team of experts. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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Website development company eCrystal Digital Technology was founded in 2016. The team specializes in Web Development and Advertising.
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Ideare per Comunicare is a small Advertising company founded in 2005. Their team provides Advertising and Branding.
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Mittul Shah, a web design agency, was launched in 2023. The agency specializes in Web Design and Branding, and is small.
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10X Rise, a social media marketing firm, specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing. The agency is in Kondapur, India.
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Suite Three Studio, a branding firm, provides Branding and Content Marketing. The agency is in Parker, Colorado.
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ToyonGraphics is a web development firm. They are headquartered in Landsberg am Lech, Germany and have small team of experts. Their services include Web Development and Advertising.
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The Digital Square is a website development firm. The small Noida, India-based team offers Web Development and Branding. The company was established in 2020.
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FutureX Digital Solutions, a Market Research company, was established in 2024. The small team provides Market Research and Social Media Marketing.
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Hey Aaron! Marketing is a web design company. The small Coldspring, Texas-based team provides Web Design and Advertising. The company was founded in 2024.
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Ardena, a branding company, was founded in 2017. The team provides Branding and Marketing Strategy and is located in London, England.
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Mish Media Marketing is an Advertising company. Their small team is based in Fort Collins, Colorado and Sheffield, Ohio. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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Sales Outsourcing company Traffick Digital Medi is located in Louisville, Kentucky. They offer Sales Outsourcing and Social Media Marketing and were launched in 2019.
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Valorous is a branding agency. They are headquartered in Cheltenham, England. Their team offers Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Unscrewed Marketing is a web design company. They are located in Houston, Texas and have small team. Their services include Web Design and Graphic Design.
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Oxfills Technology is a SEO services firm. Located in Jaipur, India, the company was founded in 2023. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Shubham Kushwaha is a website development company. The team focuses on Web Development and Digital Strategy, and the agency is based in Bhopal, India.
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Cam Dotify is a website development firm. The small New Delhi, India-based team focuses on Web Development and Custom Software Development. The company was founded in 2025.
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Graphite Marketing Studio is a branding company. Founded in 2022, the company is based in Kolkata, India. Their team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Every Second Marketing is a Digital Strategy company. Based in Austin, Texas, the agency offers Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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Small web development firm TECHEIDOS, is headquartered in Peruvayal, India. The team provides Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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Quick Marque is an Email Marketing company. In Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the agency focuses on Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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GRØWL Digital is a Marketing Strategy company. The Thessaloniki, Greece-based company offers Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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Located in Nairobi , Kenya, Typerk Platforms is a social media marketing company. They provide Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Web development company SEO STARTUP is in Delhi, India. They provide Web Development and Digital Strategy and were launched in 2025.
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Launched in 2025, MakeMyReach is a branding agency. The agency focuses on Branding and Digital Strategy, and is small.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Shikarpur, Pakistan
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LinkCredible is a website development company. They focus on Web Development and Branding and were established in 2025.
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Established in 2005, Leepee, a small Advertising company, is located in Nadiad, India. Their team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Repentigny, Canada
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GenSN is a small Marketing Strategy company in Repentigny, Canada. The team provides Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Launched in 2021, Digi Eminence – Affordable & Effective Digital Marketing in Noida is an Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Branding.
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StratifyMe is a social media marketing company. They are in Gurugram, India. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Web Grow Marketing Solution is a Digital Strategy company headquartered in New Delhi, India. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Soo Agency is a social media marketing agency. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and is based in Muang Pattaya, Thailand.
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NIMI TECH IT CONSULTANTS LLC is a Digital Strategy company. Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, the team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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TECHNOTCH is a Digital Strategy company headquartered in Lahore, Pakistan. The team specializes in Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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Vpress Web Designer is a small web development firm headquartered in Howrah, India. Their services include Web Development and Social Media Marketing.
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Located in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India, Dev Quaters Innovation is a small SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Gcc Technologies is a web development firm. Established in 2024, their team focuses on Web Development and Digital Strategy.
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DRVE is a social media marketing firm. They are based in Midlothian, Virginia and have small team. They provide Social Media Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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Established in 2010, ReputaForge, a small public relations firm, is based in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India. Their team provides Public Relations and Branding.
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Meta Capital Media is a social media marketing company located in Chicago, Illinois. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and were founded in 2021.
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Carpoweb is a Markham, Canada-based website development company. Their services include Web Development and Performance Marketing.
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Branding company Design Innovators provides Branding and Social Media Marketing. They are located in Irving, Texas.
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Website development company Skapa din WordPress hemsida | WP Media was launched in 2018. The team specializes in Web Development and Content Marketing and is in Stockholm, Sweden.
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VB Launchpad is an Advertising company located in Tavares, Florida. Founded in 2025, the team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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Founded in 2021, ASYOUGODIGITAL is a social media marketing agency. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Adsplorer is an Advertising company headquartered in Bilbao, Spain. They offer Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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Zyrith Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Is a branding company. They provide Branding and Social Media Marketing and are based in Ghaziabad, India.
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ZNZ Digital is a Marketing Strategy company in Lake Mary, Florida. They provide Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy and were launched in 2024.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Arlington Heights, IL
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38.5/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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36.2/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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35.7/40.020/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience6.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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$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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35.1/40.018/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience7.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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34/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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.