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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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Miami SEO ORG is a small Conversion Optimization company established in 2017. Their team provides Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Charleston, SC
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Aquatic SEO is a Digital Strategy company. The small Charleston, South Carolina-based team offers Digital Strategy and Content Marketing. The company was founded in 2024.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Pampore, India
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Growvilo - Digital Marketing Agency is a social media marketing company. Based in Pampore, India, their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Smart City SEO is a SEO company established in 2024. The small team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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Nexaviadigital is a small Digital Strategy company founded in 2024. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Grow More Digital is a public relations company headquartered in London, Andorra. Their services include Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Hvidovre, Denmark
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Vækster Media ApS is a Digital Strategy company. They focus on Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization and were founded in 2024.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Oakland, CA
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Established in 2017, Media First Aid is a SEO agency. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Spokane, WA
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SpeedCloud is a social media marketing company. Their team is based in Spokane, Washington and specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Mundelein, IL
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NfiniteLimits is a SEO services firm. They were founded in 2024, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Paris, TN
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Digital Search Marketing is a PPC agency in Paris, Tennessee. They specialize in Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy.
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Founded in 2024, Manafast Media is a social media marketing company. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Brooklyn, NY
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Rank Street SEO is a SEO agency. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click, and the company is located in Brooklyn, New York.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Casablanca, Morocco
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ReferencingSEO is a SEO services firm. They are located in Casablanca, Morocco, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Milwaukee, WI
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Hat Stack Marketing is a pay per click company. Their small team of employees is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Their team offers Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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Launched in 2021, ADVIRALS MEDIA is a small Cluj-Napoca, Romania-based social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Founded in 2023, CodeZapX is a social media marketing firm. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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RS SEO Glasgow is a small SEO company founded in 2022. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9
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Established in 2013, Minimalist Marketing is a social media marketing company. The agency offers Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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RDMG is a small social media marketing firm headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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DMZ Elite Marketing Resources,LLC is a social media marketing agency. The team is located in Columbia, South Carolina, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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Local Grow 360 is a SEO services firm. The team is in Houston, Texas, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Based in Ruatapu, New Zealand, Flying Bird IT Mart is a social media marketing agency. Launched in 2017, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9London, England
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Launched in 2024, SkyRiseMarketing is a social media marketing agency. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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BJC Media is a SEO services firm. The Raleigh, North Carolina-based company provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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GrowingAI is a SEO company. The Laxmangarh, India-based agency was launched in 2024. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Social media marketing company Thrive Tunnel Digital Marketing Pros was established in 2025. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and is in Moore, Oklahoma.
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Social media marketing agency Notorious Creative was established in 2024. The company specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Ahmedabad, India
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Solaxpro Digital is a social media marketing agency. The Ahmedabad, India-based company provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Renovate & Elevate Marketing is a social media marketing company. The Boise, Idaho-based firm was launched in 2025. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9London, England
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Located in London, England, CareBatch is a branding company. They provide Branding and Search Engine Optimization and were launched in 2025.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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Rank Phoenix is a Content Marketing company. The mangere east, New Zealand-based team specializes in Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Inova Digital is a small Marketing Strategy company. Launched in 2020, the team provides Marketing Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Barranquilla, Colombia
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NCH Servicios SAS is a social media marketing agency established in 2020. The company offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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SEOTYT | Digital Marketing Agency, a social media marketing company, is located in Karachi, Pakistan. Launched in 2024, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Fontaine-Simon, France
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Nertis is a Marketing Strategy company launched in 2022. The firm provides Marketing Strategy and Content Marketing.
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Digital Strategy company Penguin Eye Digital Marketing focuses on Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization. They are located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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Web design company More Floors Marketing is in Chaska, Minnesota. Their services include Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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AI Mode Malaysia is a small SEO company located in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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Web Forte Solution is a social media marketing agency. Headquartered in Lahore, Pakistan, the company provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Rainline Strategies, a social media marketing company, is headquartered in Victoria, Canada. They provide Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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IV Criativa is a SEO agency. Founded in 2024, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click. The firm is based in ararangua, Brazil.
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Yeppy Marketing Inc is a St. Louis, Missouri-based SEO company. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Digital marketing agency 360 is a social media marketing firm. The Bengaluru, India-based team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Leganés, Spain
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Inprovex is a Leganés, Spain-based social media marketing company. Established in 2024, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Delhi, India
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Harshit media is a social media marketing agency founded in 2020. Headquartered in Delhi, India, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Dallas, TX
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Solveline, a SEO company, specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click. They were established in 2020.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Kanpur, India
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Leads Trawler, a SEO company, was founded in 2021. The small team offers Search Engine Optimization and Ecommerce Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Noida, India
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Websanskriti is a social media marketing agency located in Noida, India. They provide Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Agra, India
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Founded in 2022, iSmart Digital Solutions is a small social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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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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$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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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.