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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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Rozzario Digital Agency, a SEO services firm, was launched in 2017. They provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Maadi, Egypt
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MAVINZ DIGITAL is a pay per click company. They are headquartered in Maadi, Egypt and have small team. They focus on Pay Per Click and Conversion Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bethlehem, PA
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FunnelKake is a PPC company. They were founded in 2016 and offer Pay Per Click and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Vancouver, Canada
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Ollo Metrics, a PPC agency, was founded in 2018. The firm focuses on Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Jaipur, India
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Based in Jaipur, India, VentureHeap Digital Services Pvt. Ltd. Is a SEO agency. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Leipzig, Germany
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Small SEO company Amida SEO, is based in Chiang Mai, Thailand and Leipzig, Germany. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Conversion Optimization.
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Achyutlabs Agency is a Melbourne, Australia-based Digital Strategy company. Established in 2021, the team focuses on Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Thiruvananthapuram, India
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Advantage Marketing Solutions is a SEO services firm. The Thiruvananthapuram, India-based agency was established in 2015. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Gurugram, India
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Digital pixal is a SEO company. The Gurugram, India-based team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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Pomelo Digital India is a small SEO agency. Launched in 2019, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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Brand Rainmaker is a SEO agency. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy and were established in 2010.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Brighton and Hove, England
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Object Ad Solutions is a SEO services firm. The small Brighton and Hove, England-based team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing. The firm was established in 2010.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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NeuroMize Digital is a PPC agency. The company is in Assam, India. Their team focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49NY
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The Digi Tech Resource Group, LLC is a SEO company. Their small team is headquartered in New York and provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click. The company was established in 2018.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerSan Diego, CA
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Eric Strate is a SEO company. Located in San Diego, California, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerViluppuram, India
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Wild Ads is a SEO services firm. Located in Viluppuram, India, their small team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click. The firm was established in 2020.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Lake Forest, CA
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WebbROI is a pay per click agency. Their small team of employees is headquartered in Lake Forest, California. Their team focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9London, England
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Small Content Marketing company DBD Media, is headquartered in London, England. The team focuses on Content Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Houston, TX
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Social media marketing firm SEO Houston Pros was launched in 2015. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and is located in Houston, Texas.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Harrisburg, NC
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Wsi Proven Results is a PPC agency founded in 2010. The team focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization and is in Harrisburg, North Carolina.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Hillsboro, OR
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Hook SEO Digital Marketing is a pay per click agency. Headquartered in Hillsboro, Oregon, their small team specializes in Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization. The agency was launched in
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Will Marlow Agency is a Conversion Optimization company. They are located in. Their team offers Conversion Optimization and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Orlando, FL
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StrategyBeam, a Content Marketing company, was established in 2013. The team provides Content Marketing and Pay Per Click and is in Orlando, Florida.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Jose, CA
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Blue Astral is a SEO agency. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Development and is based in San Jose, California.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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SEO BRISK, a Content Marketing company, was launched in 2018. The team offers Content Marketing and Pay Per Click and is headquartered in New York, New York.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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SEO company Digital Triumphs was founded in 2018. Located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Port St. Lucie, FL
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Spilt Media - Digital Marketing, SEO and Web Design is a SEO services firm launched in 2015. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Santa Coloma de Gramenet, Spain
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Convertiam is a social media marketing firm. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and the company is based in Santa Coloma de Gramenet, Spain.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Bristol, England
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Content Marketing company Bespoke Digital was launched in 2011. The firm provides Content Marketing and Conversion Optimization, and is small.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Hyderabad, India
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See all 2 projectsDigital Shout offers comprehensive digital marketing services, including Search Engine Optimization (SEO), social media optimization, paid advertising, and content creation. Reviews highlight their success in improving website rankings, online visibility, and social media engagement. Clients appreciate their creative, data-driven strategies and flexible pricing, though some suggest more frequent reporting and expanded service offerings.
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See all 2 projectsWhat sets us apart: AI‑Powered SEO & CampaignsWe infuse every strategy with advanced AI analysis—so your performance marketing (SEO, and paid traffic), website, and overall digital
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Kolkata, India
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See all 1 projectsDigitallyChalo is a results-driven digital marketing and web development agency based in Kolkata, India. Since 2015, we’ve been empowering businesses of all sizes with tailored online strategies
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Surat, India
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See all 1 projectsSurat SEO Expert provides affordable SEO, GMB ranking, content writing, and website development services designed for Surat businesses to improve visibility, traffic, and local customer growth.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Delhi, India
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See all 1 projectsTickerTimes provides SEO and Search Engine Marketing services aimed at improving website ranking and online visibility. Client reviews consistently highlight their professionalism, effective product SEO strategies, and exceptional customer support, resulting in impressive ROI and enhanced search engine performance for e-commerce platforms.
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See all 1 projectsTrade Pulse Marketing, the Top Home Service Marketing Agency, empowers HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing, carpentry, landscaping, painting, and pest control pros. Our performance-based approach
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Harper Digital is a pay per click agency founded in 2016. Based in Auckland, New Zealand and Sydney, Australia, the team provides Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Remedy 6 Digital is a web design agency. Their small team is located in Seattle, Washington. Their services include Web Design and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Spanish Fork, UT
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In Spanish Fork, Utah, Webilizers is a pay per click company. They provide Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization and were established in 2006.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Crum Consult, a social media marketing firm, is headquartered in London, England. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chadstone, Australia
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Lead Gen Guys, a pay per click agency, was launched in 2017. The agency focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Kanpur, India
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SEO services firm SEM Oppty is based in Kanpur, India. Established in 2020, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Noida, India
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Established in 2016, V Social is a small Noida, India-based social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Jaipur, India
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Stagoenix is a small PR firm. They provide Public Relations and Search Engine Optimization and were founded in 2019.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49North Wollongong, Australia
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Webyroo , a small Mobile & App Marketing company, is based in North Wollongong, Australia. The team focuses on Mobile & App Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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A11 AGENCY is a SEO services firm. Launched in 2010, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click. The agency is located in Kyiv, Ukraine.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Leaap Media, a social media marketing company, was established in 2021. Headquartered in Colombo, Sri Lanka, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Jaipur, India
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Established in 2013, BNR Digital Marketing Company is a social media marketing firm. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Lincoln, NE
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AdsManaged.Co is a small social media marketing company in Lincoln, Nebraska. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Kasur, Pakistan
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SEO hyperion is a small SEO agency based in Kasur, Pakistan. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Oakville, Canada
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Vivid Zone , a small SEO agency, is located in Oakville, Canada and Lahore, Pakistan. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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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+Undisclosed250 - 999Colorado Springs, CO
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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.