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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJServices provided
50% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click10% Advertising +1 service10% Social Media MarketingSee 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.
120 of 136 Search Engine Optimization reviews are 5 stars5 new reviews for Search Engine Optimization in past 6 months$50,000 – $199,999 avg. project costRead 136 ReviewsSearch Engine Optimization PROJECT HIGHLIGHT
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5.0 — SmartSites provides SEO and web development services for a hospitality and architectural design firm. The team is also responsible for competitor research, keyword strategy, and technical auditing. Read moreWas this helpful?
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Clients have consistently praised SmartSites for delivering excellent value for money, with many noting significant improvements in ROI and lead generation. For instance, one client reported a 25x ROI on ad spend, while another highlighted a 40% increase in business following their engagement. Overall, feedback reflects satisfaction with the company's pricing structure and the quality of services provided, often stating that SmartSites exceeds expectations in responsiveness and project management.Was this helpful?
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Content Marketing10% Pay Per Click +14 services5% Account-Based Marketing5% Affiliate Marketing5% Blockchain Marketing5% Conversion Optimization5% Demand Generation Marketing5% Digital Strategy5% Ecommerce Marketing5% Email Marketing5% Mobile & App Marketing5% Other Digital Marketing5% Performance Marketing5% SMS Marketing5% Social Media Marketing5% Video MarketingDigital Marketing Aid is a Content Marketing company. In Ludhiana, India, the firm was launched in 2020. Their team provides Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% CRM Consulting and SI10% Content Marketing +7 services10% Digital Strategy10% Ecommerce Marketing10% Email Marketing10% IT Managed Services10% IT Strategy Consulting10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media MarketingFounded in 2025, DGL Agency is a small Digital Strategy company located in Tours, France. Their team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Tulsa, OK
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Branding10% Logo +12 services10% Pay Per Click10% Web Design5% AI Consulting5% Content Marketing5% Content Writing Services5% Digital Strategy5% E-Commerce Development5% Generative AI5% Graphic Design5% Social Media Marketing5% UX/UI Design5% Web DevelopmentDriller Design Co. Is a small SEO services firm headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Logo.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9St. Clair Shores, MI
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10% Search Engine Optimization15% Digital Strategy15% Performance Marketing +7 services15% Web Development10% Graphic Design10% Pay Per Click10% Web Design5% Corporate Photography5% Media Planning & Buying5% Video ProductionLaunched in 2021, Kreativ Network, a small Digital Strategy company, is based in St. Clair Shores, Michigan. Their team provides Digital Strategy and Performance Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9București, Romania
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10% Search Engine Optimization30% E-Commerce Development30% Web Development +3 services10% Digital Strategy10% Ecommerce Marketing10% Pay Per ClickSquare Dog is a web development firm headquartered in București, Romania. Launched in 2021, the team focuses on Web Development and E-Commerce Development.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9London, England
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Advertising10% Branding +9 services10% Digital Strategy10% Direct Marketing10% Marketing Strategy10% Pay Per Click10% Web Design5% Conversion Optimization5% Graphic Design5% Logo5% Web DevelopmentDentify Digital, a small Advertising company, is in London, England. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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10% Search Engine Optimization15% Digital Strategy10% Custom Software Development +10 services10% IT Strategy Consulting10% Pay Per Click10% Web Design5% BI & Big Data Consulting & SI5% Business Consulting5% CRM Consulting and SI5% ERP Consulting and SI5% IoT Development5% Robotics Process Automation5% Web DevelopmentLaunched in 2019, Infinity Digital Agency is a small Trieste, Italy-based Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% AI Development10% Advertising +7 services10% Affiliate Marketing10% Content Marketing10% Conversion Optimization10% Email Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DesignBased in Sheridan, Wyoming, Cyntrix is an Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Content Marketing10% Conversion Optimization +7 services10% Digital Strategy10% Ecommerce Marketing10% Email Marketing10% Graphic Design10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DesignLaunched in 2025, 81 Digital UK is a Digital Strategy company. The firm offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Castle Pines, CO
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Branding10% Content Marketing +7 services10% Demand Generation Marketing10% Digital Strategy10% Fractional CMO Services10% Marketing Strategy10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DesignThe OODA Group is a branding firm established in 2019. The team provides Branding and Marketing Strategy and is based in Castle Pines, Colorado.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Greater Noida, India
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10% Search Engine Optimization25% CRM Consulting and SI25% ERP Consulting and SI +5 services10% Digital Strategy10% Ecommerce Marketing10% Pay Per Click5% Web Design5% Web DevelopmentBYTEARRAY TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED is a small ERP consulting and SI company headquartered in Greater Noida, India. Their services include ERP consulting and SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Gunnison, CO
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Branding10% Conversion Optimization +9 services10% Digital Strategy10% Marketing Strategy10% Media Planning & Buying10% Pay Per Click10% Performance Marketing5% Content Marketing5% Graphic Design5% Video Production5% Web DesignMetrik is a branding company. The firm is in Gunnison, Colorado. Their team provides Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Hyderabad, India
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Content Marketing10% Digital Strategy +7 services10% E-Commerce Development10% Ecommerce Marketing10% Email Marketing10% Mobile & App Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DevelopmentLevelup icons is a Digital Strategy company established in 2021. The team focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing and is based in Hyderabad, India.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Treasure Island, FL
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10% Search Engine Optimization15% Video Marketing10% Advertising +7 services10% Digital Strategy10% Marketing Strategy10% Media Planning & Buying10% Other Digital Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing5% Email MarketingBuried Treasure Marketing is a Video Marketing company. They were launched in 2025, and their services include Video Marketing and Advertising.
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Advertising10% Content Marketing +7 services10% Conversion Optimization10% Custom Software Development10% Logo10% Mobile App Development10% Pay Per Click10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentROIBOOSTERZ is an Advertising company. Their team is headquartered in Jackson, Wyoming. The company provides Advertising and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Sandown, England
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Advertising10% Branding +7 services10% Demand Generation Marketing10% Fractional CMO Services10% Marketing Strategy10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Marketing10% Web DesignMedia House Agency is an Advertising company. Established in 2022, the company is headquartered in Sandown, England. Their team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Bengaluru, India
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Branding10% Content Marketing +10 services10% Conversion Optimization10% Pay Per Click10% Performance Marketing10% Social Media Marketing5% Advertising5% Digital Strategy5% Market Research5% Marketing Strategy5% UX/UI Design5% Web DesignBranding company Hyphening Marketing LLP is based in Bengaluru, India. Launched in 2024, the team provides Branding and Performance Marketing.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Parkgate, England
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Advertising10% Content Marketing +7 services10% Digital Strategy10% Email Marketing10% Marketing Strategy10% Other Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Product Marketing10% Social Media MarketingCollingsmith & Co is a small Advertising company founded in 2025. Their team offers Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Logo10% Marketing Strategy +11 services10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design5% Advertising5% Branding5% Content Marketing5% Conversion Optimization5% Demand Generation Marketing5% Performance Marketing5% SMS Marketing5% Video MarketingJC Brand Builders is a Marketing Strategy company. Founded in 2014, their team provides Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Affiliate Marketing10% Content Marketing +7 services10% Digital Strategy10% Ecommerce Marketing10% Other Digital Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Performance Marketing10% Social Media Marketing10% Video MarketingAfnan-studio.com - Digital marketing expert in Malappuram is a social media marketing agency in Malappuram, India. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and were founded in
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Sunninghill, England
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Content Marketing10% Digital Strategy +7 services10% Ecommerce Marketing10% Email Marketing10% Graphic Design10% Logo10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DesignFounded in 2018, SumFactors is a Digital Strategy company. The team specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chattanooga, TN
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10% Search Engine Optimization50% Advertising10% Marketing Strategy +4 services10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing5% Email Marketing5% Fractional CMO ServicesFounded in 2020, Bloom Growth Marketing, a small Advertising company, is headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Their team focuses on Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Glendale, CA
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10% Search Engine Optimization15% Conversion Optimization10% AI Agents +7 services10% Content Marketing10% Digital Strategy10% Email Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design5% SMS MarketingThe Leading Practice is a small Conversion Optimization company. Established in 2021, the team provides Conversion Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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10% Search Engine Optimization30% Digital Strategy10% Content Marketing +5 services10% Demand Generation Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Performance Marketing10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DesignSvivil is a Digital Strategy company. Their team is in Hyderabad, India and focuses on Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Lafayette, LA
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Branding10% CRM Consulting and SI +7 services10% Custom Software Development10% Mobile App Development10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Production10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentGreauxx is a branding firm founded in 2024. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Advertising10% Branding +7 services10% E-Commerce Development10% Graphic Design10% Mobile App Development10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% UX/UI Design10% Web DevelopmentAdvertising company epicMarketo is located in Aldershot, England. Founded in 2021, the team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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10% Search Engine Optimization40% IT Staff Augmentation30% Direct Marketing +2 services10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media MarketingFriensoft is an Ahmedabad, India-based IT staff augmentation company. The team specializes in IT staff augmentation and Direct Marketing.
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10% Search Engine Optimization25% Web Design15% Social Media Marketing +7 services10% Digital Strategy10% Graphic Design10% Pay Per Click5% AI Development5% Content Marketing5% Ecommerce Marketing5% Media Planning & BuyingWeb design agency Rafael Rayo was founded in 2013. The team specializes in Web Design and Social Media Marketing and is based in Orlando, Florida.
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10% Search Engine Optimization15% Video Production10% Conversion Optimization +9 services10% Digital Strategy10% Pay Per Click10% Performance Marketing10% Social Media Marketing5% Content Marketing5% Ecommerce Marketing5% Email Marketing5% Marketing Strategy5% Mobile & App MarketingFounded in 2022, SOCIALLYWITHIT. Is a video production company. The team focuses on Video Production and Digital Strategy and is based in London, England.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Birmingham, AL
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10% Search Engine Optimization40% Web Design10% Logo +4 services10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% UX/UI Design10% Web DevelopmentRidgeway Web is a Birmingham, Alabama-based web design company. The team provides Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lower Hutt, New Zealand
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Content Marketing10% Digital Strategy +7 services10% Email Marketing10% Marketing Strategy10% Media Planning & Buying10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentDigitalxMarketing is a Marketing Strategy company. Established in 2020, the company is headquartered in Lower Hutt, New Zealand. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Media Planning &
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Vilshofen an der Donau, Germany
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10% Search Engine Optimization15% Mobile & App Marketing15% Mobile App Development +6 services15% Web Development10% Demand Generation Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Video Marketing10% Web Design5% Content MarketingMobile & App Marketing company Motiv-x is in Vilshofen an der Donau, Germany. Founded in 2013, the team specializes in Mobile & App Marketing and Mobile App Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Plains, PA
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% Affiliate Marketing10% Content Marketing +6 services10% Conversion Optimization10% Digital Strategy10% Ecommerce Marketing10% Email Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media MarketingEstablished in 2025, C.I.S. Digital is an Affiliate Marketing company. In Plains, Pennsylvania, the team offers Affiliate Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Advertising10% Digital Strategy +11 services10% Pay Per Click10% Print Design10% Social Media Marketing5% Branding5% Content Marketing5% Conversion Optimization5% Email Marketing5% Graphic Design5% Logo5% Web Design5% Web DevelopmentAdvertising company Grupo Tejada is in Bucaramanga, Colombia. They specialize in Advertising and Social Media Marketing and were launched in 2003.
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Advertising10% Branding +7 services10% Conversion Optimization10% E-Commerce Development10% Ecommerce Marketing10% Market Research10% Marketing Strategy10% Pay Per Click10% Product MarketingIn Lahore, Pakistan, SellerXcel is an Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9London, England
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10% Search Engine Optimization15% Advertising15% Marketing Strategy +6 services15% Social Media Marketing15% Web Development10% Mobile & App Marketing10% Pay Per Click5% Graphic Design5% Other Digital MarketingEstablished in 2026, Onlineify is a small London, England-based social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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10% Search Engine Optimization15% Conversion Optimization10% Branding +7 services10% Content Marketing10% Marketing Strategy10% Pay Per Click10% Product Marketing10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Marketing5% SMS MarketingThe Marketing Sutra is a Conversion Optimization company. The team focuses on Conversion Optimization and Branding, and the agency is headquartered in Noida, India.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Danville, IN
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% AI Agents10% API Development +7 services10% Branding10% CRM Consulting and SI10% Mobile App Development10% Pay Per Click10% Robotics Process Automation10% UX/UI Design10% Web DevelopmentUX agency Blue Pixel Edge is headquartered in Danville, Indiana. Established in 2025, the team provides UX/UI Design and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Noida, India
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Content Marketing10% Digital Strategy +9 services10% Ecommerce Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% UX/UI Design10% Web Design5% Architectural Design5% Conversion Optimization5% Logo5% Mobile & App MarketingEcommerce Marketing company Clicks Converters is in Noida, India. They offer Ecommerce Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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10% Search Engine Optimization35% Social Media Marketing25% Digital Strategy +2 services20% Video Production10% Pay Per ClickLaunched in 2015, Garage People is a small social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Content Marketing10% Digital Strategy +7 services10% Ecommerce Marketing10% Email Marketing10% Other Digital Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Performance Marketing10% Social Media Marketing10% Video MarketingLaunched in 2025, SEO Mind Tech is a social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Clearwater, FL
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Branding10% Digital Strategy +7 services10% Graphic Design10% Logo10% Market Research10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% UX/UI Design10% Web DesignClear Brands is a branding firm. Their small team is in Clearwater, Florida. Their services include Branding and Market Research.
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% AI Agents10% AI Consulting +7 services10% AI Development10% Affiliate Marketing10% Custom Software Development10% Generative AI10% Mobile App Development10% Pay Per Click10% Web DesignSEO agency Distill Works is located in Nashville, Tennessee. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Ahmedabad, India
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10% Search Engine Optimization40% Social Media Marketing10% Digital Strategy +4 services10% Graphic Design10% Pay Per Click10% UX/UI Design10% Web DesignMarketGuruz is a small Ahmedabad, India-based social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Larnaka, Cyprus
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Advertising10% Branding +7 services10% Conversion Optimization10% Digital Strategy10% Direct Marketing10% Market Research10% Marketing Strategy10% Other Digital Marketing10% Pay Per ClickASTERIADA is an Advertising company. The Larnaka, Cyprus-based team offers Advertising and Branding.
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Demand Generation Marketing10% Digital Strategy +7 services10% Ecommerce Marketing10% Email Marketing10% Fractional CMO Services10% Pay Per Click10% Performance Marketing10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentDuly Noted is a Digital Strategy company. Launched in 2017, the team specializes in Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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10% Search Engine Optimization35% Social Media Marketing35% Video Production +3 services10% Pay Per Click5% Branding5% Other Digital MarketingDancing Sky Studios is a social media marketing agency. In Los Angeles, California, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Video Production.
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Advertising10% Affiliate Marketing +10 services10% Email Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Performance Marketing10% Social Media Marketing5% Branding5% Content Marketing5% Conversion Optimization5% Marketing Strategy5% Media Planning & Buying5% Web DesignDalma Media is an Advertising company headquartered in València, Spain. They provide Advertising and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Burlington, Canada
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% Fractional CMO Services10% Content Marketing +9 services10% Email Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing5% Branding5% Graphic Design5% Logo5% Marketing Strategy5% Video Marketing5% Web DesignSmall Fractional CMO Services company Start Some Shift, Inc., is headquartered in Burlington, Canada. Their services include Fractional CMO Services and Social Media Marketing.
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Conversion Optimization10% Data Annotation Services +7 services10% Digital Strategy10% E-Commerce Development10% Ecommerce Marketing10% Marketing Strategy10% Pay Per Click10% UX/UI Design10% Web DevelopmentSearch Auto is a small Marketing Strategy company founded in 2019. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Arlington Heights, IL
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Marion, IL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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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+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Dnipro, Ukraine
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34.8/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
70% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click10% Other -
$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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34.7/40.020/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience5.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
10% Search Engine Optimization80% Pay Per Click10% Other -
$10,000+Undisclosed250 - 999New York, NY
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34.7/40.019.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
15% Search Engine Optimization85% Pay Per Click -
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Boca Raton, FL
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35.4/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6/10 Market PresenceService focus
60% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Other -
$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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34.3/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
40% Search Engine Optimization45% Pay Per Click15% Other -
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Lehi, UT
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34.1/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
75% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click -
$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Odesa, Ukraine
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34.1/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
60% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click10% Other -
$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
40% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click30% Other -
$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Chernihiv, Ukraine
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33.9/40.017.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
80% Search Engine Optimization10% Pay Per Click10% Other -
$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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33.8/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
55% Search Engine Optimization15% Pay Per Click30% Other -
$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.
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