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 361 projectsSmartSites is a versatile digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, search engine marketing, and digital visibility enhancement. With an impressive 100% positive feedback from clients, reviewers consistently highlight their exceptional communication, timely project delivery, and ability to boost online visibility and website rankings. Approximately 80% of reviewers commend SmartSites for their responsiveness and professionalism, making them a reliable partner for organic search optimization and SERP optimization services.
12 of 12 reviews are 5 stars6 new reviews for Search Engine Optimization servicesLess than $10,000 avg. project costRead 11 Recent ReviewsReviewed 12 times in the past 6 months
In the last six months, SmartSites has received overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional service and responsiveness. Clients praised their ability to deliver tailored solutions, with one reviewer noting a 400% growth in social media presence and another highlighting a significant increase in Google rankings. The team, particularly project managers like Emily and Drew, were commended for their professionalism, organization, and ability to listen to client needs. Overall, clients expressed high satisfaction and no significant areas for improvement.Was this helpful?
122 of 138 Search Engine Optimization reviews are 5 stars6 new reviews for Search Engine Optimization in past 6 months$50,000 – $199,999 avg. project costRead 138 ReviewsSearch Engine Optimization PROJECT HIGHLIGHT
SEO & Web Dev for Hospitality & Architectural Design Firm
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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SmartSites has received positive feedback regarding its overall cost and value for money. Clients consistently highlight that their pricing fits within budget constraints while delivering substantial results. For instance, one client noted a significant reduction in costs per click and increased conversions, emphasizing SmartSites' effective PPC management. Another client praised the affordability and the impressive ROI achieved through their campaigns. Overall, the sentiment reflects satisfaction with the value provided in relation to the costs incurred.Was this helpful?
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chattanooga, TN
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% Custom Software Development20% Mobile App Development +4 services20% Web Development10% Pay Per Click10% UX/UI Design10% Web DesignChalkstart is a custom software development company in Chattanooga, Tennessee. They focus on Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Orlando, FL
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% Web Design20% Web Development +5 services10% API Development10% Content Marketing10% Email Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% SMS MarketingDevi Studios is a web design agency. Based in Orlando, Florida, the company was launched in 2003. Their team offers Web Design and Web Development.
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Content Marketing10% Generative AI +7 services10% Graphic Design10% Pay Per Click10% Robotics Process Automation10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Marketing10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentBlulytix is a social media marketing company. Founded in 2022, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Branding10% Content Marketing +7 services10% Digital Strategy10% Logo10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% UX/UI Design10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentSmall branding agency Kotte Agency, is located in. Their services include Branding and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Indian Harbour Beach, FL
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10% Search Engine Optimization15% Advertising15% Web Development +6 services10% Branding10% Pay Per Click10% Public Relations10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Production10% Web DesignCowbell Agency is a small Advertising company. Established in 2020, the team focuses on Advertising and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Burlington, Canada
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% BI & Big Data Consulting & SI10% Content Marketing +7 services10% Digital Strategy10% Market Research10% Marketing Strategy10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentZerotozenith Media, a small Market Research company, is in Burlington, Canada and Lekki, Nigeria. Their services include Market Research and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Carlsbad, CA
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Audio Production10% Branding +7 services10% Content Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Sales Outsourcing10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Marketing10% Video Production10% Web DesignDigital Marketing Doctor Agency, a small branding company, is in Carlsbad, California. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fort Worth, TX
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10% Search Engine Optimization15% Video Production15% Web Design +6 services10% Branding10% Content Marketing10% Corporate Photography10% E-Commerce Development10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media MarketingEstablished in 2014, Motive Marketing is a small Fort Worth, Texas-based web design company. Their services include Web Design and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Manhattan Beach, CA
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Advertising10% Content Marketing +7 services10% Ecommerce Marketing10% Email Marketing10% Graphic Design10% Marketing Strategy10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Video MarketingPacificwebtraffic.com is an Advertising company located in Manhattan Beach, California. The team specializes in Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Long Beach, NY
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Content Marketing10% Custom Software Development +7 services10% E-Commerce Development10% Email Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Production10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentCybernet, LLC, a small social media marketing firm, is in Long Beach, New York. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Aurora, CO
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Branding10% Content Marketing +7 services10% Email Marketing10% Mobile & App Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Marketing10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentOnline Marketing Media, LLC is a branding firm. Founded in 2011, their team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Scottsdale, AZ
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Branding10% Corporate Photography +7 services10% Graphic Design10% Media Planning & Buying10% Pay Per Click10% Public Relations10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Production10% Web DesignJ Group Media, a branding agency, focus on Branding and Public Relations. They were founded in 2007.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chandler, AZ
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% CRM Consulting and SI10% Content Marketing +7 services10% Email Marketing10% Mobile & App Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Sales Outsourcing10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Marketing10% Web DesignGo Pro Local Internet Marketing is a social media marketing firm. Their team is in Chandler, Arizona and provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Irvine, CA
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Cybersecurity10% E-Commerce Development +7 services10% Ecommerce Marketing10% IT Managed Services10% Mobile App Development10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentFounded in 2008, Phoenix Afterglow is a small Irvine, California-based social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Saginaw, MI
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Advertising10% Branding +7 services10% Content Marketing10% Direct Marketing10% Event Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Sales Outsourcing10% Social Media Marketing10% Video ProductionAdvertising company Conach Marketing Group was launched in 2008. The agency specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Freeport, MI
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Compliance Consulting10% Content Marketing +7 services10% Corporate Photography10% Email Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Production10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentSocial media marketing firm Pixelvine Creative was founded in 2008. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and is based in Freeport, Michigan.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bloomfield Hills, MI
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Advertising10% Content Marketing +7 services10% Custom Software Development10% Email Marketing10% Graphic Design10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Production10% Web DesignLaunched in 2020, TogoTiki is a small Advertising company in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Their team offers Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Detroit, MI
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10% Search Engine Optimization15% Content Marketing15% Social Media Marketing +6 services10% Audio Production10% Pay Per Click10% Public Relations10% Video Production10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentK12 Media is a small Detroit, Michigan-based social media marketing firm. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Eugene, OR
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% Mobile App Development20% Social Media Marketing +4 services20% Web Development10% Content Marketing10% Email Marketing10% Pay Per ClickPocket Zeus Media is an Eugene, Oregon-based social media marketing firm. Founded in 2020, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Web Development.
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Branding10% Conversion Optimization +7 services10% E-Commerce Development10% Logo10% Mobile App Development10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentBranding agency Team Nerds Digital was founded in 2021. The agency provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9St. Louis, MO
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Branding10% Business Consulting +7 services10% Content Marketing10% Email Marketing10% Graphic Design10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Production10% Web DesignModernDojo is a branding firm headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Established in 2012, the team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Houston, TX
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Advertising10% Branding +7 services10% Corporate Photography10% IT Managed Services10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Marketing10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentAdvertising company Raydon Creative Marketing was founded in 2016. The company specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dallas, TX
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Branding10% Event Management +7 services10% Graphic Design10% Market Research10% Media Planning & Buying10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Production10% Web DesignCool Brand Media is a branding company. Their team is located in Dallas, Texas. The agency specializes in Branding and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Evansville, IN
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Branding10% Content Marketing +7 services10% Marketing Strategy10% Pay Per Click10% Public Relations10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Production10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentSolterra Marketing is a branding agency. The Evansville, Indiana-based team offers Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Indianapolis, IN
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10% Search Engine Optimization15% Branding15% Web Design +6 services10% Content Marketing10% Graphic Design10% Marketing Strategy10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Video MarketingSkunk Hill Creative is a branding firm. They are based in Indianapolis, Indiana and have small team. They offer Branding and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Indianapolis, IN
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% E-Commerce Development10% Email Marketing +7 services10% IT Managed Services10% Mobile App Development10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Production10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentMEGAstream Media is a social media marketing firm. Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, the company was established in 1995. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Las Vegas, NV
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Advertising10% Branding +7 services10% Content Marketing10% Conversion Optimization10% Email Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Production10% Web DesignAdvertising company Bearpaw Enterprises is in Las Vegas, Nevada. They provide Advertising and Branding and were established in 2008.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9White Bear Lake, MN
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Corporate Photography10% Email Marketing +7 services10% Graphic Design10% Logo10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Production10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentGenerate 360, a social media marketing company, was launched in 2017. The firm provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Jordan, MN
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Branding10% Broadcast Video +7 services10% Content Marketing10% Graphic Design10% IT Managed Services10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Production10% Web DesignOmnisence Digital is a branding agency headquartered in Jordan, Minnesota. The team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Las Vegas, NV
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% Application Testing20% Video Production +4 services20% Web Design10% Email Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% SMS MarketingNevada Help Desk LLC, a small web design company, is based in Las Vegas, Nevada. The team focuses on Web Design and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Highland Park, IL
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Branding10% Content Marketing +7 services10% Email Marketing10% Marketing Strategy10% Media Planning & Buying10% Pay Per Click10% Public Relations10% Social Media Marketing10% Video MarketingDigital Content Strategy LLC is a branding agency based in Highland Park, Illinois. Their services include Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hamden, CT
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Content Marketing10% E-Commerce Development +7 services10% Email Marketing10% Graphic Design10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Production10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentSmall social media marketing agency Love Local Design, is located in Hamden, Connecticut. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Galway, Ireland
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Content Marketing10% Conversion Optimization +7 services10% E-Commerce Development10% Graphic Design10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Production10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentSocial media marketing company Red Pick Media was founded in 2020. The small team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% CRM Consulting and SI10% Content Marketing +7 services10% Email Marketing10% Graphic Design10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% UX/UI Design10% Video Marketing10% Web DevelopmentAdRespect is a social media marketing firm. The Szczecinek, Poland-based team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wrocław, Poland
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Advertising10% CRM Consulting and SI +7 services10% Content Marketing10% Email Marketing10% Media Planning & Buying10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Marketing10% Video ProductionAnswermedia is an Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Media Planning & Buying and is based in Wrocław, Poland.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Gijón, Spain
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Advertising10% Corporate Training & Coaching +7 services10% Ecommerce Marketing10% Graphic Design10% IT Managed Services10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Production10% Web DesignSEO Web Asturias is an Advertising company. Their small team is headquartered in Gijón, Spain and provides Advertising and Social Media Marketing. The agency was founded in 2010.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Carbondale, KS
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Branding10% Content Marketing +7 services10% Corporate Photography10% Email Marketing10% Graphic Design10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Marketing10% Web DesignLocated in Carbondale, Kansas, Pinecrest Marketing Group is a branding agency. The team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Issaquah, WA
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10% Search Engine Optimization25% Web Design15% Video Production +5 services10% Audio Production10% Content Writing Services10% Email Marketing10% Graphic Design10% Pay Per ClickFervorfish Digital Media is a web design company. Founded in 2021, the agency offers Web Design and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Somerville, NJ
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Branding10% Content Marketing +7 services10% Email Marketing10% Graphic Design10% Pay Per Click10% Sales Outsourcing10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Production10% Web DevelopmentMedia Ozone is a branding firm established in 2014. The company focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Miami, FL
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Audio Production10% Branding +7 services10% Content Marketing10% Corporate Photography10% Graphic Design10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Production10% Web DesignKingz Creations LLC is a branding firm based in Miami, Florida. They offer Branding and Social Media Marketing and were launched in 2020.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Brandon, FL
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Content Marketing10% Corporate Photography +7 services10% E-Commerce Development10% Email Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% SMS Marketing10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Production10% Web DevelopmentSocial media marketing firm Dezerv Digital specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing. They were launched in 2018.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ostrander, OH
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% E-Commerce Development20% Mobile App Development +4 services20% Web Development10% Content Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media MarketingPinnacle Webs is a web development company based in Ostrander, Ohio. Established in 2008, the team provides Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tampa, FL
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Advertising10% Branding +7 services10% Content Marketing10% Email Marketing10% Graphic Design10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentNxt Era Marketing is an Advertising company established in 2021. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding and is headquartered in Tampa, Florida.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tampa, FL
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Branding10% Content Marketing +7 services10% Market Research10% Pay Per Click10% Public Relations10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Marketing10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentLaunched in 2015, BrandUp Strategy is a small Tampa, Florida-based branding agency. Their team specializes in Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Oviedo, FL
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Branding10% Content Marketing +7 services10% Conversion Optimization10% E-Commerce Development10% Graphic Design10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Marketing10% Web DesignHeadquartered in Oviedo, Florida, No Limit Digital Media is a branding company. The team offers Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Jacksonville, FL
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Branding10% Corporate Photography +7 services10% Custom Software Development10% Graphic Design10% Mobile App Development10% Pay Per Click10% Video Production10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentRockIT Interactive is a branding agency. Their small team of employees is in Jacksonville, Florida. Their team provides Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Katy, TX
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Content Marketing10% Email Marketing +7 services10% Graphic Design10% Pay Per Click10% Sales Outsourcing10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Marketing10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentN-Sight Web Services is a social media marketing firm. They provide Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and were founded in 2011. The firm is located in Katy, Texas.
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10% Search Engine Optimization15% Content Marketing15% Digital Strategy +5 services15% Web Design15% Web Development10% Content Writing Services10% Logo10% Pay Per ClickWebZebra Content Marketing is a Digital Strategy company. The firm is based in Salford, England. Their team focuses on Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9London, England
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10% Search Engine Optimization80% Market Research10% Pay Per ClickDVO Agency Ltd, a Market Research company, provides Market Research and Search Engine Optimization. The agency is headquartered in London, England.
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Content Marketing10% Digital Strategy +7 services10% Email Marketing10% Logo10% Packaging Design10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% UX/UI Design10% Web DesignIn , Design website IO is a small Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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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 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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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+$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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$10,000+Undisclosed250 - 999New York, NY
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49South Jordan, UT
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249San Antonio, TX
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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+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249L'viv, Ukraine
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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70% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click5% Other -
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Lehi, UT
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38.1/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
75% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click -
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Odesa, Ukraine
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38.1/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
40% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click30% Other -
$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Pearland, TX
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38.1/40.019.8/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
35% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click35% Other -
$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Calgary, Canada
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37.7/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
45% Search Engine Optimization40% Pay Per Click15% Other -
$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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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 - 49Richmond, Australia
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37.4/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
70% Search Engine Optimization15% Pay Per Click15% 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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