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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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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Islamabad, Pakistan
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See all 2 projectsESOLS offers website redesign, SEO, PPC, and comprehensive digital marketing strategies. Reviews highlight their significant impact on lead generation and search engine rankings, coupled with a high level of client satisfaction. Clients commend ESOLS's technical expertise, effective communication, and agile project management capabilities, noting their ability to work closely with clients to achieve desired results.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Burnley, England
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Fasxtech Digital is a SEO services firm. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and is located in Burnley, England.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Glendale, CA
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Founded in 2002, The Search Agency is a midsize PPC company. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Raleigh, NC
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ROI Revolution is a PPC company in Raleigh, North Carolina. Established in 2002, the team offers Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Chester, England
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Reckless is an UX company. The team is headquartered in Chester, England and Alderley Edge, England, and their services include UX/UI Design and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chorley, England
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Fertile.Digital is a SEO services firm established in 2010. The agency offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Austin, TX
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See all 1 projectsAlex Wright Web Design and SEO is a web design and SEO agency that excels in transforming digital platforms with improved architecture and content automation. Garnering 100% positive feedback, clients commend their collaborative approach and project management skills, evidenced by a 100% increase in website speed and enhanced search engine rankings.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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See all 1 projectsFurniture Branding is a digital marketing agency specializing in social media management and digital advertising, particularly for the furniture industry. They have received 100% positive feedback, with clients highlighting their effective social media strategies and significant impact on website traffic and lead generation. Reviewers appreciate their open communication and innovative ideas.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Naperville, IL
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See all 1 projectsRoundTwo Digital is a performance media agency specializing in improving and expanding paid advertising programs, utilizing platforms like Google and Bing. Feedback indicates a high level of satisfaction, with clients noting a 25%–35% improvement in results and praising the agency for its strategic, thoughtful, and innovative approach. Approximately 100% of reviewers express no concerns and report being impressed with their project management and service delivery.
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North Marketing is a Content Marketing company launched in 2017. The small team specializes in Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Aloma, FL
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See all 1 projectsDocRokit is an SEO agency specializing in Search Engine Optimization and paid advertising. The reviews highlight their effectiveness in enhancing online visibility, with 100% of feedback praising their hands-on project management, strategic adaptability, and commitment to exceeding client expectations. Despite being a young company, they consistently deliver impressive results, such as doubling website traffic and generating new industry clientele.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9București, Romania
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See all 2 projectsAgent SEO provides services in SEO, website design, and PPC campaign management. Reviews indicate that Agent SEO has significantly enhanced clients' online visibility and website rankings, making a substantial impact on lead generation. Clients appreciate the company's availability and effective workflow, although there is some room for improvement in website content quality.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Philadelphia, PA
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Digital Marketing Partners is a SEO company. Their small team is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click. The agency was established in 2018.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Pune, India
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PanGrow Tech is a Pune, India-based SEO company. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were launched in 2014.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Jacksonville, FL
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Launched in 2020, AC Creative is a SEO services firm. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Coeur d'Alene, ID
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Established in 2018, ModernPPC is a small pay per click company. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Mumbai, India
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Techdzine - SEO Company Mumbai is a SEO services firm. They were established in 2016, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Noida, India
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Papa Marketing is a PPC company launched in 2017. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Gurugram, India
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See all 1 projectsRewaqe Marketing is a social media management company known for its expertise in content creation, design, and scheduling. Clients appreciate their creativity with content pillars and timely delivery of services. Their project management through Notion and effective communication via virtual meetings and messaging apps contribute to their positive client feedback. Overall, they received 100% positive reviews with no noted areas for improvement.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Derby, England
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Founded in 2010, The Digital Maze, a small SEO services firm, is located in Derby, England. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and E-Commerce Development.
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See all 1 projectsWelcome to Ghani's Creative Hub! We are your reliable digital marketing experts in Lahore, Punjab, specializing in SEO Services, Social Media Marketing (SMM), and Pay-Per-Click (PPC) advertising.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Portsmouth, England
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Vertical Leap is a Portsmouth, England-based SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Folkestone, England
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Sleeping Giant Media is a midsize PPC company in Folkestone, England. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49St. Louis, MO
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Dalton Luka SEO is a SEO company. The agency is in St. Louis, Missouri and Kansas City, Missouri. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Delhi, India
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WholesaleSEO is a SEO services firm. They are based in South Jordan, Utah and Delhi, India and have small team. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Noida, India
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Digi Markets is a SEO agency. The firm is in Noida, India. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49New Delhi, India
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Based in New Delhi, India, UrbanMedia Solutions is a small SEO agency. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Hyderabad, India
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Emblix Solutions is a SEO services firm. The team is headquartered in Hyderabad, India, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Overseal, England
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Located in Overseal, England, Jump 2 IT Media Ltd is a SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Denver, CO
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Denver Digital, a SEO services firm, is based in Denver, Colorado. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Navi Mumbai, India
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See all 1 projectsFineMinds Digital specializes in managing PPC campaigns and optimizing landing pages, particularly for generating leads and inquiries. Overall feedback highlights their excellent communication, technical skills, and responsiveness, with clients noting significant success in their campaigns. While the company performs well, one area for potential improvement is their proactivity.
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See all 1 projectsEminence Digital Services offers digital marketing solutions with a focus on SEO, keyword ranking, and optimization to enhance online visibility and website ranking. Reviews highlight their innovative strategies, excellent project management, and clear communication, resulting in increased website traffic and improved search engine rankings. Clients appreciate their ability to exceed expectations and deliver value consistent with company values.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49McLean, VA
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Established in 2019, RnD.expert is a small McLean, Virginia-based SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Affiliate Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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Digi Periscope is a pay per click agency. Their small team of employees is located in Ahmedabad, India. Their team offers Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Located in Gurugram, India, SEO Alphabet is a SEO services firm. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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DigiKind Co (DKC), a SEO agency, was established in 2023. The company provides Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Wythenshawe, England
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Webstart99 is a SEO company. Based in Wythenshawe, England, the firm was founded in 2023. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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PlumberSEO Agency is a SEO services firm headquartered in Elk Grove, California. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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SEO Retailer is a SEO agency headquartered in Dhakka, Bangladesh and Tangail, Bangladesh. Launched in 2023, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49London, England
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ZoopUp is a SEO agency in London, England. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were launched in 2022.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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Seo sabet is a SEO agency founded in 2024. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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SEO Markham, a SEO company, was launched in 2024. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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Established in 2020, Dallas PPC is a small Dallas, Texas-based SEO services firm. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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ARP SOFTTECH, a SEO company, was established in 2019. The company offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Eden Prairie, MN
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Dealer Teamwork LLC is a midsize Advertising company located in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Their services include Advertising and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Fort Lauderdale, FL
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See all 16 projectsNext Level SEM offers services including SEO, website optimization, PPC campaigns, and content creation to enhance online visibility and website ranking. The overall feedback from their clients is highly positive, emphasizing their effective communication, impressive outcomes in search optimization, and strong project management skills. Clients consistently report significant improvements in key metrics and express satisfaction with the company's responsiveness and expertise.
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See all 1 projectsNexa Growth is a leading digital marketing agency in UK, revolutionizing the boosting parameters for online businesses. All those digital marketing services that you need are just a click away from
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Sanauli, India
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See all 1 projectsWtechy is a dynamic and results-driven agency that specializes in a comprehensive range of digital marketing services designed to supercharge & innovating your online presence and drive
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Marketing 4 Peers is a small SEO agency located in Utrecht, Netherlands and Sao Paulo, Brazil. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Taguig, Philippines
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Founded in 2016, SEMBlitz is a small SEO agency based in Taguig, Philippines. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / 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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49South Jordan, UT
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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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 - 49San Diego, CA
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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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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Dnipro, Ukraine
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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.