Top Search Engine Marketing (SEM) Agencies
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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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerChandler, AZ
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Peoples Digital is a Content Marketing company established in 2019. The company specializes in Content Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249delhi, India
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Pulp Strategy is an Advertising company. Launched in 2011, the team provides Advertising and Branding. The agency is headquartered in delhi, India.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Contractor Gorilla is a Los Angeles, California-based web design company. They focus on Web Design and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2008.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Almaty, Kazakhstan
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Init.kz is a website development company founded in 2011. The company focuses on Web Development and Web Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Lenexa, KS
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KCV Strategic is a Lenexa, Kansas-based Marketing Strategy company. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Bethesda, MD
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BoBella Brands, a branding firm, was launched in 2014. The small team provides Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Belleville, IL
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HY-Viz Marketing is a web design company. Based in Belleville, Illinois, the team specializes in Web Design and Advertising.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Houston, TX
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Launched in 2022, Lucius King | Digital Marketing & Business Consulting is a SEO services firm. The small team provides Search Engine Optimization and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Jaipur, India
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Nexon Media is an e-commerce development firm. Their small team is located in Jaipur, India. Their services include E-Commerce Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Zirakpur, India
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SEO agency Itsyourdigital is in Zirakpur, India. Launched in 2022, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Coimbatore, India
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Launched in 2011, Harvee Healthcare is a small Coimbatore, India-based branding company. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Social media marketing firm Risali Film Academy was founded in 2006. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click and is in Visakhapatnam, India.
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$5,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Wichita, KS
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Say What Marketing & Consulting is a Marketing Strategy company. Established in 2021, the team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Walkerville, Australia
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Based in Walkerville, Australia and Walkerville, Australia, 110 Digitech is a small social media marketing firm. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Second Tales Digital Marketing Agency is a branding firm. The Changuvetty, India-based firm was founded in 2022. Their team offers Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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See all 4 projectsDataPierce Consulting is a digital marketing company with a focus on offering services such as SEO, social media management, and online branding. However, their overall feedback reveals significant issues, with 100% of reviewers highlighting fraudulent practices, poor communication, and unfulfilled promises. Clients report severe negative experiences, with accusations of financial misconduct and damage to their businesses.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Montréal, Canada
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Handshake Aide aux entreprises is a SEO company launched in 2019. In Montréal, Canada, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Darton, England
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Lojix is a SEO agency. They are in Darton, England and have small team of experts. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Cairo, Egypt
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ADMS agency is a Content Marketing company. Founded in 2013, the company is based in Cairo, Egypt. Their services include Content Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Bhubaneswar, India
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Unidrim is a Conversion Optimization company. The team provides Conversion Optimization and Digital Strategy and is located in Bhubaneswar, India.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Reading, PA
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DaBrian Marketing Group is a pay per click company. They are based in Reading, Pennsylvania. Their team focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Barcelona, Spain
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ShowerThinking is a Content Marketing company. Located in Madrid, Spain and Barcelona, Spain, their team specializes in Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Denver, CO
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Diablo Media is an Email Marketing company. They are based in Denver, Colorado and have small team of experts. Their services include Email Marketing and Advertising.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Burlington, VT
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Hark is a web design company established in 2009. Their services include Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Denver, CO
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Advertising company FiveFifty was launched in 2012. The firm offers Advertising and Media Planning & Buying, and is small.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Hyderabad, India
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AcuteSoft Solutions is a Digital Strategy company. Established in 2008, the company provides Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Fort Lauderdale, FL
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American Creative is a Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based Marketing Strategy company. Established in 1997, the team offers Marketing Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Cedar Rapids, IA
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Fusionfarm is a branding firm. Founded in 2012, the company specializes in Branding and Web Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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Be Media is a Digital Strategy company. The team is headquartered in West Perth, Australia, and their services include Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Chennai, India
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Digital Strategy company Echovme Digital was launched in 2009. The team provides Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization and is in Chennai, India.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Kondapur, India
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Spark Infosys is a Mobile & App Marketing company in Kondapur, India. They specialize in Mobile & App Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Quincy, IL
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Vervocity is a social media marketing company. They are headquartered in Quincy, Illinois. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Myrtle Beach, SC
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Based in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Travelboom Hotel Marketing is a SEO services firm. Launched in 1996, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49İstanbul, Türkiye
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Vega Web Tasarım is a small İstanbul, Türkiye-based social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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OM SOFT SOLUTION is a SEO agency founded in 2013. The firm specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click, and is small.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Digital Edge Institute is an Email Marketing company based in noida, India. They specialize in Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were established in 2013.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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PrintVideoWeb is a Tullamarine, Australia-based Digital Strategy company. The team specializes in Digital Strategy and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Park City, UT
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Email Marketing company INFLUX Marketing was founded in 2014. Headquartered in Park City, Utah, the team offers Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerMumbai, India
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Established in 2023, Creative agency is a small Mumbai, India-based social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Indore, India
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Rewa Infotech is a SEO agency. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Web Development and are headquartered in Indore, India.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Aleksa Šantić, Serbia
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SiteS, a web design agency, is based in Aleksa Šantić, Serbia. Their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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$25,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Founded in 2006, ASTUDIO is a social media marketing firm. The company provides Social Media Marketing and Video Production.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Barrie, Canada
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Founded in 2018, SocialSquared is a small pay per click company. Their team provides Pay Per Click and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Mumbai, India
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Technotic Solutions OPC Pvt Ltd., a small PPC agency, is located in Mumbai, India. Their services include Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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Copyscribbler Marketing , a web development company, provide Web Development and Digital Strategy. They were launched in 2019.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerPlano, TX
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LocalWord is a SEO services firm. They are headquartered in Plano, Texas and have small team. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerAsheville, NC
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Asheville Web Design & Asheville SEO | Owl Wise Marketing is a SEO agency. They are located in Asheville, North Carolina. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$25,000+$300+ / hr50 - 249
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Digital Marketing Agency is a social media marketing agency. They are located in Noida, India and Noida, India. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Affiliate Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancerSilang, Philippines
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Praferosa Web Works is a Silang, Philippines-based SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Ware, England
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Established in 2010, Mahon Digital is a small SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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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+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249San Antonio, TX
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38.9/40.020/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Lehi, UT
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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.