Top Search Engine Marketing (SEM) Agencies
Paid search is one of the fastest ways to put your brand in front of high-intent buyers. The right search engine marketing (SEM) agency can refine your bidding strategy, craft compelling ad copy, and turn clicks into measurable revenue. On Clutch, every provider is evaluated through in-depth client reviews, detailed service questionnaires, and verified performance data, so you can hire with confidence. Use the filters on this page to narrow agencies by budget, location, industry expertise, and more. Looking for regional options? Browse leading SEM agencies in the United States, SEM firms in the United Kingdom, and SEM companies in Canada to find a partner that meets your goals and time zone.
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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 356 projectsSmartSites is a dynamic SEO agency with expertise in search optimization, digital marketing, and website development. The company has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with over 95% of reviewers praising their professionalism, responsiveness, and measurable results in enhancing online visibility. Notably, clients often commend their effective SEO strategies and project management capabilities that consistently meet and exceed expectations.
119 of 135 Search Engine Optimization reviews are 5 stars6 new reviews for Search Engine Optimization in past 6 months$50,000 – $199,999 avg. project costRead 135 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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Client feedback reveals that SmartSites is recognized for its competitive pricing and value for money, with many clients noting significant improvements in their marketing outcomes. For instance, one client mentioned a 25x ROI from their PPC campaigns, while another reported a 40% increase in business due to effective SEO strategies. Overall, clients appreciate the transparency, responsiveness, and dedication of the SmartSites team, which enhances their perception of value received for the investment made.Was this helpful?
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancerLuddu, India
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35% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click20% Mobile & App Marketing +2 services15% Social Media Marketing5% Other Digital MarketingMY SEO EXPERT is a SEO services firm founded in 2019. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and is located in Luddu, India and Chandigarh, India.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Nimmitabel, Australia
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click25% Social Media Marketing +1 service25% Web DevelopmentMulwaree Online is a social media marketing company. Established in 2022, the company provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Prévost, Canada
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Web Development +4 services10% Advertising10% Branding10% Digital Strategy10% Social Media MarketingBased in Prévost, Canada, Bofu Agence Marketing is a small SEO company. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +6 services10% Graphic Design10% Web Design5% Branding5% Content Marketing5% Mobile & App Marketing5% Other Digital MarketingSee all 1 projectsDigital Mambas offers digital marketing services, including pay-per-click (PPC) and social media campaigns. The reviews highlight their impressive responsiveness, attention to detail, and quality results, notably increasing lead volume by 300%. Feedback consistently praises their effective communication and timely project completion, positioning Digital Mambas as a reliable and results-driven partner.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Gurugram, India
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40% Search Engine Optimization15% Web Design10% Pay Per Click +5 services10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Development5% Content Marketing5% Email Marketing5% Other Digital MarketingSee all 1 projectsDigiintern - Best Web Designing & Seo Company offers web development and SEO services. Reviews highlight their ability to deliver high-quality web solutions, marked by seamless operation and improved user experience. Clients appreciate their professional project management, timely delivery, and dedication, while also noting the company's commitment to community involvement.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Gold Coast, Australia
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30% Search Engine Optimization40% Web Design20% Pay Per Click +2 services5% Digital Strategy5% Social Media MarketingMorello Web is a web design company. Established in 2019, the firm is located in Gold Coast, Australia. Their team specializes in Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Lakewood, CO
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40% Search Engine Optimization10% Content Marketing10% Content Writing Services +4 services10% Conversion Optimization10% Digital Strategy10% Email Marketing10% Pay Per ClickGalaxy Growth is a SEO services firm. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy and were launched in 2019.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9LONDON, England
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click25% Social Media Marketing +1 service25% Web DesignSocial media marketing agency HMDG is based in LONDON, England. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Digital Strategy25% Pay Per Click +1 service25% Web DevelopmentITVDM - Digital Marketing is a Digital Strategy company. The New York, New York-based company was established in 2020. Their services include Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Methala, India
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Advertising25% Pay Per Click +1 service25% Social Media MarketingAdvoo Marketing, an Advertising company, is located in Methala, India. Their services include Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% AI Development25% Branding +1 service25% Pay Per ClickBranding firm Newark Digital provides Branding and Search Engine Optimization. They are in București, Romania.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Raleigh, NC
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% E-Commerce Development25% Pay Per Click +1 service25% Web DesignNorth Carolina SEO is a SEO agency. Their team is based in Raleigh, North Carolina and focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Content Marketing25% Pay Per Click +1 service25% Social Media MarketingSEO company Search Lift Media was founded in 2025. The company focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Delhi, India
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Advertising25% Pay Per Click +1 service25% Social Media MarketingAdynic Marketing Agency is an Advertising company. Established in 2024, the company is based in Delhi, India. Their services include Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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15% Search Engine Optimization20% Digital Strategy20% Other Digital Marketing +3 services15% Content Marketing15% Pay Per Click15% Social Media MarketingDigital Strategy company Nick Metrics Marketing Agency was established in 2017. Based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Hyderabad, India, the team focuses on Digital Strategy and Other Digital
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerPhiladelphia, PA
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60% Search Engine Optimization10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing +2 services10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentSee all 1 projectsSEO Process USA offers website development and SEO services, including ranking and lead generation, utilizing tools like SEMrush, Webmaster, and Analytics. Reviews indicate excellent deliverables, timely results, and effective workflows aligned with Google guidelines. Clients appreciate the team's knowledge in content optimization and keyword research.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Wayzata, MN
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25% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click15% Web Development +5 services10% CRM Consulting and SI10% Digital Strategy10% Social Media Marketing5% Corporate Law5% Mobile App DevelopmentEstablished in 2014, Bespoken Management is a SEO agency. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Quakers Hill, Australia
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30% Search Engine Optimization25% Web Development20% Social Media Marketing +2 services15% Pay Per Click10% Low/No Code DevelopmentLimeLight Galaxy is a website development company. Headquartered in Quakers Hill, Australia, the team provides Web Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49New Delhi, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization15% Pay Per Click15% Web Design +5 services10% Content Marketing10% Conversion Optimization10% Digital Strategy10% Social Media Marketing10% UX/UI DesignNEW DELHI SEO is a SEO services firm. They are located in New Delhi, India and have small team. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Burlingame, CA
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Branding10% Content Marketing +7 services10% Conversion Optimization10% E-Commerce Development10% Ecommerce Marketing10% Email Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DevelopmentAdLift is a branding company. Their team is based in Burlingame, California and Gurugram, India and specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Houston, TX
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click10% Content Marketing +7 services10% Digital Strategy10% Email Marketing10% Social Media Marketing5% Conversion Optimization5% Ecommerce Marketing5% Other Digital Marketing5% UX/UI DesignIntegrate Agency, a SEO services firm, was founded in 2009. The small team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Branding10% Digital Strategy +7 services10% Ecommerce Marketing10% Graphic Design10% Logo10% Marketing Strategy10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DesignFlux & Flow Limited is a branding company. They are based in Willenhall, England and Wolverhampton, England. Their team focuses on Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Corporate Training & Coaching +4 services10% Digital Strategy10% Pay Per Click10% Public Relations10% Web DevelopmentSee all 1 projectsSchwartzman Associates SEO Consultants provide comprehensive SEO and Search Engine Marketing services, focusing on enhancing online visibility and website ranking. Reviews highlight their effectiveness in significantly improving local search visibility and achieving consistently high rankings for clients. Overall, clients commend their creative approach, timely delivery, and professional project management.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Bengaluru, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Web Development +4 services10% E-Commerce Development10% Graphic Design10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DesignSee all 1 projectsFuture Revolution offers comprehensive digital marketing services, including Search Engine Optimization (SEO), content marketing, paid advertising, and online reputation management. The overall feedback is highly positive, highlighting their creativity, timely delivery, and effective communication. Clients appreciate their innovative strategies, which significantly enhance online visibility and website ranking, leading to strong ROI.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Montréal, Canada
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15% Search Engine Optimization15% Digital Strategy15% Pay Per Click +7 services10% Ecommerce Marketing10% Social Media Marketing10% UX/UI Design10% Web Development5% Content Marketing5% Email Marketing5% Other Digital MarketingDigital Strategy company Rank Media Agency was launched in 2010. Located in Montréal, Canada, the team specializes in Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Digital Strategy20% Pay Per Click +3 services20% Web Design10% E-Commerce Development10% Web DevelopmentSee all 1 projectsAsheville NC Web Design offers services in building responsive websites and improving SEO. Their clients praise their effective project management, timely delivery, and customer service. As a result, client websites achieve high online visibility and appear on the first page of search results, indicating successful search optimization and website ranking improvements.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Dallas, TX
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Content Marketing20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing10% Web DesignSee all 4 projectsDallas SEO Dogs provides a range of SEO services, including Local SEO, Web Design, PPC Advertising, and Google Ads management. Clients consistently praise their ability to enhance website rankings and online visibility, citing effective communication, timely deliverables, and a collaborative team with diverse expertise as standout attributes.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Sydney, Australia
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30% Search Engine Optimization30% Conversion Optimization25% Digital Strategy +1 service15% Pay Per ClickConversion Optimization company CleverClicks is headquartered in Sydney, Australia and Cape Town, South Africa. Their services include Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Omaha, NE
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25% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click15% Web Development +4 services10% E-Commerce Development10% Graphic Design10% Other Digital Marketing10% Web DesignSmall SEO agency Ecomitize, is located in Omaha, Nebraska. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
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25% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click15% Social Media Marketing +5 services10% Content Marketing10% Digital Strategy10% Ecommerce Marketing5% Conversion Optimization5% Email MarketingAPPNET Digital Marketing is a SEO agency. Located in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, the company specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$100,000+Undisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +5 services10% Advertising10% Business Consulting10% Conversion Optimization10% Media Planning & Buying10% Web DesignJump 450 Media is a social media marketing agency. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click and is in New York, New York.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hrFreelancer
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40% Search Engine Optimization35% Pay Per Click10% Content Marketing +2 services10% Social Media Marketing5% Digital StrategySP MARKETER is a SEO company based in Kolkata, India. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were founded in 2022.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerGiv'atayim, Israel
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60% Search Engine Optimization15% Pay Per Click5% Advertising +4 services5% Conversion Optimization5% Digital Strategy5% Ecommerce Marketing5% Social Media MarketingSEO agency Go Top was founded in 2020. The agency specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click, and is small.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Red Deer, Canada
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30% Search Engine Optimization25% Social Media Marketing15% Marketing Strategy +2 services15% Pay Per Click15% Web DesignIn Red Deer, Canada, Rogue Marketing is a SEO company. Established in 2025, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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40% Search Engine Optimization20% Web Design15% Email Marketing +3 services10% Custom Software Development10% Pay Per Click5% Social Media MarketingInternet Marketing Team is a SEO agency. The small Phoenix, Arizona-based team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design. The agency was launched in 2012.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Aberdare, Wales
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33% Search Engine Optimization33% Web Design17% Graphic Design +1 service17% Pay Per ClickSgor is a SEO services firm established in 2018. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design and is based in Aberdare, Wales.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Sylvania, OH
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20% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click10% E-Commerce Development +5 services10% Mobile App Development10% Web Design10% Web Development5% Content Marketing5% Social Media MarketingLaunched in 2021, Ring The Gong is a pay per click agency. The team specializes in Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization and is headquartered in Sylvania, Ohio.
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10% Search Engine Optimization40% UX/UI Design30% Web Development +2 services10% Graphic Design10% Pay Per ClickEstablished in 2018, District 22 is an UX design company. Located in Port Moody, Canada, the team focuses on UX/UI Design and Web Development.
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Content Marketing25% Pay Per Click +1 service25% Social Media MarketingEvergreen Digital Marketing is a small social media marketing agency located in Middleville, Michigan. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% Branding20% Marketing Strategy +5 services10% Advertising10% Content Marketing10% Digital Strategy10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media MarketingBranding company Branding Studios Inc is headquartered in Waldorf, Maryland. Founded in 2010, the team offers Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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20% Search Engine Optimization40% Pay Per Click20% Conversion Optimization +1 service20% Marketing StrategySee all 2 projectsAmazon experts for SMBs. We handle listings, A+ content, PPC, SEO, and audits so you can focus on operations. Founder-led team, transparent pricing, and strategies that move the needle. Scale with
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Sebastian, FL
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50% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Social Media Marketing +1 service10% Pay Per ClickSee all 1 projectsBoom Shot Media is a boutique digital marketing agency for both service and product-based businesses in the extreme sports industry. We provide website design, SEO, paid advertising on search &
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Mississauga, Canada
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40% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +1 service20% Web DesignSee all 2 projectsRanking Digitally is a full-service digital marketing agency based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. We are experts in Website Design, SEO, Social Media Marketing, PPC, Content, Creative, and Email
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45% Search Engine Optimization20% Digital Strategy15% Pay Per Click +2 services10% Conversion Optimization10% Web DesignSee all 1 projectsSearch Engine Corner specializes in SEO, technical search optimization, and content marketing, helping clients enhance their website ranking and online visibility. Reviews highlight the company's impressive quality of work, speed of delivery, and effective project management, with clients reporting significant improvements in search engine rankings. The firm is praised for its alignment with client values and providing good value for cost.
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50% Search Engine Optimization20% Branding10% Pay Per Click +2 services10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DevelopmentSee all 1 projectsWeDigital Care provides comprehensive SEO services that significantly enhance online visibility and website ranking. Client reviews highlight the company's expertise in Search Engine Optimization, noting substantial improvements in search rankings, organic traffic, and local visibility across multiple markets. Their tailored strategies and effective project management consistently deliver impressive results, although more frequent strategic reviews could further optimize their approach.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chester, England
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15% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Pay Per Click +4 services15% Conversion Optimization15% Digital Strategy10% Social Media Marketing5% Marketing StrategyWe Influence is a Content Marketing company located in Chester, England. They specialize in Content Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Dublin, Ireland
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50% Search Engine Optimization20% Digital Strategy10% Pay Per Click +2 services10% Public Relations10% Web DevelopmentRetro Digital is a small SEO agency in Dublin, Ireland. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Oslo, Norway
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30% Search Engine Optimization40% Social Media Marketing30% Pay Per ClickSpeedy Digit is a social media marketing firm. Headquartered in Oslo, Norway, the agency was founded in 2019. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9London, England
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50% Search Engine Optimization30% Content Marketing10% Pay Per Click +2 services5% Conversion Optimization5% Social Media MarketingEstablished in 2015, ROI Clinic is a small SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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50% Search Engine Optimization10% Digital Strategy10% Other Digital Marketing +6 services10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing5% Marketing Strategy3% Content Marketing1% Advertising1% Direct MarketingSEO services firm Proflico Digital Marketing was founded in 2018. Based in Los Angeles, California, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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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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$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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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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+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Bel Air, MD
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249San Antonio, TX
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Huntington, NY
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Odesa, Ukraine
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249L'viv, Ukraine
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49South Jordan, UT
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Lehi, UT
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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37.9/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
70% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click5% Other -
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Richmond, Australia
Ability to deliver
37.8/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
70% Search Engine Optimization15% Pay Per Click15% Other -
$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Calgary, Canada
Ability to deliver
37.7/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
45% Search Engine Optimization40% Pay Per Click15% Other -
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Odesa, Ukraine
Ability to deliver
37.5/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
40% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click30% Other -
$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
Ability to deliver
37.5/40.019/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
40% Search Engine Optimization45% Pay Per Click15% Other -
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
Ability to deliver
37.4/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
80% Search Engine Optimization10% Pay Per Click10% 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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