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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJServices provided
See all 353 projectsSmartSites is a digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, search engine marketing, and website optimization services. The company has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with 100% of reviewers highlighting their responsive communication and timely project delivery. Clients frequently praise SmartSites for enhancing online visibility and achieving significant improvements in website ranking and organic search optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Benicàssim, Spain
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Posicionamiento Web Nuevo Paradigma, a small SEO agency, is located in Benicàssim, Spain. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Vancouver, Canada
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Digital Choice is a SEO services firm. Established in 2019, the company is in Vancouver, Canada. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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ClickyOwl is a small pay per click agency headquartered in Kolkata, India. The team provides Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9London, England
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The Xtechnology is a SEO company launched in 2015. Based in London, England and Rawalpindi, Pakistan, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Easton, PA
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Inception Digital Pro is a SEO company. Founded in 2021, the agency is based in Easton, Pennsylvania. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Priyasamy Nagar, India
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SEO company Hunky Dory Solutions was founded in 2022. The agency provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Development, and is small.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Oakville, Canada
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Pay per click agency Atrybe Inc provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization. They were established in 2020.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Verona, Italy
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Mintense Performance Marketing Agentur is a SEO company. Their small team of employees is based in Verona, Italy. Their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Augusta, GA
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Founded in 2021, NBDealz Agency is a SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Zirakpur, India
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Digital Buddha Technologies is a SEO company. Their team is in Zirakpur, India and provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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Cyberhosters LTD is a pay per click company. They provide Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization and were founded in 2021. The company is in Royal Tunbridge Wells, England.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9
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Mad Mavericks is a SEO services firm. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Email Marketing and were established in 2021.
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BRADLEX SEO, a SEO agency, is located in Toronto, Canada and New York, New York. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Digitalfloor is a SEO company based in Kunnamkulam, India. Established in 2020, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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Reklamedia is a small SEO agency established in 2021. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Patiala, India
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Established in 2018, Diligent Customer Services Pvt. Ltd is a pay per click agency. The team specializes in Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing and is based in Patiala, India.
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Social media marketing company Premium Connectivity was established in 2015. The small team provides Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Dearborn, MI
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SEO services firm SerpMore Digital Marketing was founded in 2007. The firm provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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SEO services firm Visidex was established in 2023. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Integrated.Social is a pay per click company. Based in London, England, their team focuses on Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Houston, TX
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Launched in 2023, Be Seen Marketing is a small Houston, Texas-based SEO agency. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Stirling, Australia
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Thepoint., a PPC company, was established in 2024. The team offers Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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Blackbird SEO is a small SEO agency in Brooklyn, New York and Auckland, New Zealand. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9London, England
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Located in London, England, Execute Consult is a small social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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TheImpactMonk is a SEO agency. The small Arizona-based team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design. The firm was launched in 2023.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9London, England
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FuelUp Media is a Content Marketing company. They are based in London, England and have small team of experts. Their services include Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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AdNativ is a pay per click agency. Their team is in St. Petersburg, Florida and Hyderabad, Pakistan and specializes in Pay Per Click and Ecommerce Marketing.
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SEO services firm Current is located in New Braunfels, Texas. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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SEO services firm depici Group provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing. They are based in Sleman, Indonesia.
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Launched in 2024, Terrano Info Canada Inc| Digital Marketing Company in Calgary is a SEO company. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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SEO agency RankForte is headquartered in Casper, Wyoming and Multan, Pakistan. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Mobile App Development.
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Vasp Digital is a London, Canada-based SEO agency. Founded in 2019, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Conversion Optimization.
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Located in Jaipur, India, Built Virtually is a SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Colchester, England
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Trust Digital Limited is a Digital Strategy company. They offer Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization and were founded in 2019. The company is based in Colchester, England.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9
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Geo Growth Media is a SEO company. Established in 2024, their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Beyondea is a SEO agency. Based in Bratislava, Slovakia, the company offers Search Engine Optimization and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Alicante (Alacant), Spain
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InGravitylabs is a SEO agency headquartered in Alicante (Alacant), Spain. Founded in 2025, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Max Impact Marketing, a SEO company, is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah and Bozeman, Montana. Launched in 2024, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Local SEO Pro is a SEO agency. Established in 2025, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy. The company is located in Chicago, Illinois.
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AxiomWebSolution is a SEO agency launched in 2024. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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In Tampere, Finland, Aivi Digital is a small SEO services firm. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Richmond, Australia
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Apex Strategy is a Digital Strategy company. In Richmond, Australia, the team provides Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Old Bridge, NJ
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Howzit , a pay per click company, was established in 2023. The agency focuses on Pay Per Click and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249دبي, United Arab Emirates
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See all 18 projectsUSEO - United Search Engine Optimization is a distinguished SEO agency specializing in enhancing digital visibility through comprehensive SEO services, including on-page optimization and website ranking improvements. The reviews indicate a high level of customer satisfaction, with over 90% expressing positive feedback on timely communication and professional expertise, while clients also commend their supportive project management and effective keyword strategies.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Noida, India
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SEO services firm Redrock DigiMark is based in Noida, India and Dover, Delaware. Launched in 2011, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and AR/VR development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Köln, Germany
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FAIRRANK deutschland GmbH is a pay per click company founded in 2004. The company offers Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization, and is midsize.
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Qiigo is a PR firm. Their midsize team is in Roswell, Georgia and specializes in Public Relations and Pay Per Click. The firm was established in 2006.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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Search Discovery is an AI company launched in 2004. The company specializes in Artificial Intelligence and Pay Per Click, and is midsize.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Allen, TX
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Amerium Data is a SEO company. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Email Marketing and is in Allen, Texas.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Oklahoma City, OK
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJ
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Costa Mesa, CA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Pleasant Grove, UT
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Copley, OH
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$10,000+$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 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Arlington Heights, IL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Tampa, FL
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Odesa, Ukraine
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Boca Raton, FL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Bel Air, MD
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Lehi, UT
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249San Antonio, TX
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49South Jordan, UT
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249L'viv, Ukraine
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Richmond, Australia
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Calgary, Canada
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Odesa, Ukraine
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Huntington, NY
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Dnipro, Ukraine
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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.