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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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Miami, FL
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Arion Marketing is a PPC agency founded in 2015. Their services include Pay Per Click and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Islamabad, Pakistan
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Meraki Writes, a social media marketing company, was founded in 2007. They offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Indore, India
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Digital Janwar Pvt Ltd, a social media marketing agency, is located in Indore, India. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Press Liaison is a SEO services firm. They are headquartered in New York, New York, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Launched in 2023, LUXROY is a small Dubai, United Arab Emirates-based social media marketing company. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Lucknow, India
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SEO SMO Company, a social media marketing agency, is in Lucknow, India. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and were launched in 2011.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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Established in 2010, PPC12x.Agency is a Fractional CMO Services company. The team offers Fractional CMO Services and Conversion Optimization.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Parrot Media is a branding company. The company is headquartered in Chandigarh, India. Their team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Small social media marketing agency Crisom Curve Digital Marketing Agency, is headquartered in Jaipur, India. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Chennai, India
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Established in 2020, Archmation Studios is a branding firm. The team specializes in Branding and Search Engine Optimization and is in Chennai, India and Gwalior, India.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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F3Clicks is a social media marketing firm. Founded in 2024, the agency provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Jodhpur, India
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SEO services firm Rematrix India is based in Jodhpur, India. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were established in 2009.
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Launched in 2024, Techplus Innovations is a small social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Chennai, India
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Small social media marketing agency CIEL INFI TECH PVT LTD, is in Chennai, India. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Chandigarh, India
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Adhya Web Tech is a SEO services firm. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were established in 2018. The firm is located in Chandigarh, India.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Sugar Land, TX
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Ecom Alliance is an Advertising company founded in 2023. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Established in 2014, Nuskia is a SEO agency. The agency focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Bengaluru, India
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Founded in 2022, Growth Ginger is a branding company. The team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Based in Chennai, India, Shriyaan Solution is a small Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49New Delhi, India
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Marketing Agency Indiaa, a social media marketing company, was founded in 2019. The small team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Digitalworld Technologies, a SEO agency, was founded in 2017. The small team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Socialate LLC is a social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Kalky Digital Solution is a Digital Strategy company. The firm is located in Bhubaneswar, India. Their team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Orbix IT is a social media marketing agency. The Dhaka, Bangladesh-based agency was launched in 2021. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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LIME Socials is a branding company. Their small team of employees is headquartered in Ilford, England and Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Their team focuses on Branding and Email Marketing.
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Munno Para, Australia
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Social media marketing agency Syllogistic Infotech Pvt Ltd was established in 2018. The firm provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Pune, India
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Launched in 2023, Viral Marketing Trends is a social media marketing firm. The firm offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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$100,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Mumbai, India
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Founded in 2014, Mozal Media Advertising Agency is a social media marketing agency. The small team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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UP Marketing, a social media marketing agency, is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Established in 2015, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Three Sixtys is a social media marketing company. Established in 2023, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Kolkata, India
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KOLKATA AGENCY is a small social media marketing agency. They offer Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were established in 2009.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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Hey World Digital Media LLC is a small Digital Strategy company launched in 2023. Their team focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Minds On is a Lahore, Pakistan-based SEO services firm. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Orient Digital Solutions is a social media marketing firm. They offer Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were established in 2010.
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Launched in 2018, MAZ Technology LLC is a small social media marketing company. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Ace Digital Marketing Agency is a SEO services firm. Established in 2014, the firm is based in Maadi, Egypt. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Video Production.
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Promotionix is a social media marketing agency founded in 2024. The agency offers Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization, and is small.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Lunar Hub is a social media marketing firm. Established in 2014, the company focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Founded in 2024, digital marketing strategist in kannur-yousufshan is a social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Launched in 2024, Digital Marketing Specialist In Malappuram-ppfarhana is a social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Founded in 2024, Best Digital Marketing Strategist in Kannur | naihankp is a small social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Alanallur, India
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Based in Alanallur, India and Alanallur, India, Digital makering strategist in palakkad- ajmale is a social media marketing company. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Email
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Denver, CO
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Bitlinks Tech USA, a social media marketing company, provide Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. They were founded in 2018.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Headquartered in London, England, DEVSBETA is a small Digital Strategy company. The team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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VirtuoBiz is a branding agency. The company is based in Dhaka, Bangladesh and Dhaka, Bangladesh. Their team specializes in Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Newark, CA
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Branding firm Simply Fresh Creative was founded in 2015. Headquartered in Newark, California, the team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Kazhakkoottam, India
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Founded in 2023, Artistude Innovations Pvt Ltd is a small Market Research company based in Kazhakkoottam, India. Their team offers Market Research and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49New Delhi, India
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Cube Digital is a social media marketing agency. They offer Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and are based in New Delhi, India and New Delhi, India.
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Systrocode Technologies, a SEO agency, specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click. The company is headquartered in Jaipur, India.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Boston, MA
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My Biz Buddy is a Boston, Massachusetts-based social media marketing firm. They provide Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and were established in 2022.
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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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$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 / 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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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.