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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJServices provided
See all 354 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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OrangePie Marketing, a small Digital Strategy company, is in Toronto, Canada. The team offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Bozeman, MT
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Launched in 2018, Mapped Social is a PPC company. The team specializes in Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization and is headquartered in Bozeman, Montana.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wichita, KS
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Get Local is an Other Marketing company based in Wichita, Kansas. The team offers Other Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Thu Duc City, HCMC, Vietnam
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Launched in 2019, The Vietnam Group is a PPC agency. Their team provides Pay Per Click and Conversion Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Slim Marty is an Email Marketing company. In Chicago, Illinois, the team specializes in Email Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Delhi, India
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Backstage Supporters Pvt Ltd is a small graphic design company based in Delhi, India. The team offers Graphic Design and Mobile App Development.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Duluth, MN
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Valo Marketing, a SEO agency, is located in Duluth, Minnesota. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Portland, OR
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Nug Digital Marketing is a branding agency. They are based in Portland, Oregon and have small team. Their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tigard, OR
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Response Interactive LLC, a small Advertising company, is located in Tigard, Oregon. The team focuses on Advertising and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Pembroke Pines, FL
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The Glow Up is a branding agency. They focus on Branding and Pay Per Click and were established in 2011.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Portland, OR
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Webfu, a small PPC agency, is in Portland, Oregon. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Durban, South Africa
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Peniel Agency, a social media marketing agency, is based in Durban, South Africa. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click and were launched in 2012.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9București, Romania
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ADACITY, a Conversion Optimization company, was founded in 2017. The small team offers Conversion Optimization and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Winder, GA
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Search Advantage Marketing is a pay per click company. They are located in Winder, Georgia and have small team. They provide Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Herndon, VA
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Digital Strategy company Oringoo LLC was founded in 2014. The team focuses on Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Palm Bay, FL
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James Garris Marketing is a small Palm Bay, Florida-based Digital Strategy company. The team offers Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Charlotte, NC
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Carolina SEO is a Content Marketing company. Their team is located in Charlotte, North Carolina and specializes in Content Marketing and Logo.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Delray Beach, FL
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Content Marketing company Full Contact SEO was established in 2018. The small team specializes in Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Bengaluru, India
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RanQLabs™ is a SEO company. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing, and the company is in Bengaluru, India.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ventura, CA
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Established in 1984, The Rico Group is a pay per click agency. The team provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization and is headquartered in Ventura, California.
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Launched in 2001, WebPilot, a small pay per click company, is based in Westwood, New Jersey. Their team focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dublin, Ireland
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Leg Up Web Design is a small Dublin, Ireland-based web design company. The team specializes in Web Design and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Clearwater, FL
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SERPWARS is a social media marketing agency launched in 2017. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Web Design and is headquartered in Clearwater, Florida.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Scherstetten, Germany
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Ruf-media is a Conversion Optimization company in Scherstetten, Germany. They provide Conversion Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Parramatta, Australia
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Dsigns Australia is a Parramatta, Australia-based branding company. Their services include Branding and Logo.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Athina, Greece
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Flip Digital, a small Digital Strategy company, is located in Athina, Greece. Their services include Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fullerton, CA
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ClickMobile Solutions is a small Fullerton, California-based Content Marketing company. Their services include Content Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Ataşehir, Türkiye
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Dijital Kafa Dijital Pazarlama Ajansı is a Conversion Optimization company launched in 2016. The small team focuses on Conversion Optimization and Mobile & App Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9London, England
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Digital City Agency is a pay per click agency. The team focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization, and the agency is located in London, England.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Grand Ledge, MI
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Small Digital Strategy company Feyer Marketing, is located in Grand Ledge, Michigan. Their services include Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Cape Town, South Africa
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Vawda Marketing is a Cape Town, South Africa-based UX design company. They offer UX/UI Design and Search Engine Optimization and were founded in 2018.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Melbourne, Australia
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Stage3 - A Growth Agency is a Conversion Optimization company. They are headquartered in Melbourne, Australia and have small team. Their team offers Conversion Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Noida, India
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Online Marketing Hack, a Digital Strategy company, was launched in 2020. The firm specializes in Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click, and is small.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Juiz de Fora, Brazil
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Viver de Mar Comunicação Digital is an Advertising company located in Juiz de Fora, Brazil. Established in 2016, the team provides Advertising and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New Delhi, India
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AdoGain Technologies is a pay per click company. Founded in 2017, the firm is headquartered in New Delhi, India. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Catonsville, MD
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LUD Marketing LLC is an Other Digital Marketing company. Their team is headquartered in Catonsville, Maryland and specializes in Other Digital Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Biel/Bienne, Switzerland
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Marketing Strategy company davaii - let's grow digital is based in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland. Founded in 2018, the team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Goodwood, Australia
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Digital Masters Hub is a Digital Strategy company. Their small team is headquartered in Goodwood, Australia and Nollamara, Australia. Their team offers Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Jakarta Barat, Indonesia
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Ryan Kristo Muljono, a small Conversion Optimization company, is in Jakarta Barat, Indonesia. Their services include Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Felixstowe, England
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Amplio360 is a small PPC company founded in 2020. Their services include Pay Per Click and Web Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Sydney, Australia
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Growth Solutions is a PPC agency. In Sydney, Australia, their team focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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Lion Digital Marketing Co ltd is a SEO agency founded in 2015. The firm focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click, and is small.
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Founded in 2020, Venum Agency is a PPC agency. The firm specializes in Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9New Delhi, India
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Digitalshagun is a SEO agency established in 2020. The company focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Gurugram, India
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PPC company Madan Digital is headquartered in Gurugram, India. Established in 2018, the team specializes in Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Eugene, OR
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WebStrata is a web design company established in 1997. Based in Eugene, Oregon, the team focuses on Web Design and Branding.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Pimpri-Chinchwad, India
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Digital Mogli - Digital Marketing Agency is a SEO services firm. Located in Pimpri-Chinchwad, India and Otur, India, the firm specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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MOCKVEL PRIVATE LIMITED is a graphic design agency. Headquartered in Delhi, India and Kanmajra, India, the firm focuses on Graphic Design and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Dhule, India
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SEO Hikers is a SEO services firm. Established in 2014, their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Chennai, India
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Magudeeswaran is a Conversion Optimization company. They are based in Chennai, India and have small team. They specialize in Conversion Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / 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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39.5/40.019.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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39.3/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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38.6/40.019/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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 / hr250 - 999
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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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20% Search Engine Optimization60% Pay Per Click20% 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.