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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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$10,000+Undisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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CODWORD, a SEO services firm, is in New York, New York. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249New Delhi, India
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Webtrafficindia.com is a SEO services firm based in New Delhi, India. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Hyderabad, India
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IRankdigi IT Solutions Pvt Ltd is a SEO agency. Launched in 2018, their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Birmingham, England
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Just Web Services, a SEO company, was established in 1997. Headquartered in Birmingham, England, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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SEO services firm Pro Website Traffic was established in 2019. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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Digital Strategy company Agencia Digital Panamá is headquartered in Las Tablas, Panama. Established in 2006, the team specializes in Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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In Chicago, Illinois, SEO Notch is a SEO agency. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Web Development and were launched in 2022.
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$100,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249
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SEO agency LINK Building is based in Lahore, Pakistan. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Harrogate, England
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Zelst Limited is a Content Marketing company. Headquartered in Harrogate, England and Boston, Massachusetts, their small team offers Content Marketing and Pay Per Click. The firm was founded in
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49
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WRD is a SEO company headquartered in Godalming, England. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Las Vegas, NV
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Black Swan Media is a SEO company. Established in 2016, their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Islamabad, Pakistan
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Established in 2010, SEO Services Company in Pakistan is a SEO agency. The firm focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing, and is small.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Delhi, India
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Enhance Rank is a SEO company. They were launched in 2004 and provide Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49København, Denmark
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InboundCPH A/S, a SEO services firm, was founded in 2008. The small team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49București, Romania
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Launched in 2013, Gun Media, a small pay per click agency, is located in București, Romania. Their team provides Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Noida, India
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GLS IT Solutions is a Noida, India-based SEO services firm. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Rīga, Latvia
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Uprankd - SEO Growth Agency, a SEO services firm, was founded in 2020. The agency focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Marketing Strategy, and is small.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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ViSight Marketing as a Service is a PPC agency. Launched in 2011, the firm is in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Brampton, Canada
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WIT Digital is a SEO company. The Brampton, Canada-based company was founded in 2019. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Newstead, Australia
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SEO services firm Gordon Digital was founded in 2015. The small team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Bengaluru, India
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See all 1 projectsKEEN SEO Agency specializes in Search Engine Optimization and has demonstrated significant success in enhancing clients' website rankings and online visibility. Reviews highlight their strategic approach, timely project delivery, and effective communication. Clients appreciate the substantial growth in search engine presence and the professionalism exhibited by the KEEN SEO team.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Melbourne, Australia
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Pro Internet Marketing is a PPC company. The firm is based in Melbourne, Australia. Their team offers Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Noida, India
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Spell Web InfoTech, a SEO company, was launched in 2009. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Zirakpur, India
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The Buddha Technologies is a Zirakpur, India-based SEO agency. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Manchester, England
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Mechanised is a SEO agency. Their small team of employees is based in Manchester, England. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and E-Commerce Development.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Jacksonville, FL
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Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, CTRL+ALT Digital is a small software development firm. Their services include Custom Software Development and Pay Per Click.
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Established in 2019, DigitalTrax, a small SEO services firm, is located in New Delhi, India. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9San Jose, CA
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JM Internet Group is a SEO company. They are in San Jose, California, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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SEO Bandwagon is a SEO agency established in 2010. The small team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9London, England
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Established in 2015, Digital Uncut, a small PPC agency, is in London, England. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Lake Worth, FL
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Mr. Pipeline Internet Marketing is a Lake Worth, Florida-based PPC company. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Brampton, Canada
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See all 1 projectsRivo Rank offers specialized services in Search Optimization, with a focus on enhancing YouTube SEO, including channel audits, keyword research, and video optimization. The feedback highlights their ability to significantly improve website ranking and online visibility, demonstrating expertise and strategic project management. Clients commend their responsiveness and effective communication, though suggest more training resources for sustained success. Overall, Rivo Rank is well-recommended for SEO endeavors.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Cairo, Egypt
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Headquartered in Cairo, Egypt and Shuwaikh Industrial, Kuwait, Select Digital Agency is a small social media marketing agency. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Web Development.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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Marketing Strategy company Fluid Marketplaces was founded in 2009. The team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Singapore
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See all 1 projectsEvolve Digitas is a digital marketing agency that offers services such as app store optimization, social media management, and advertising. However, feedback is overwhelmingly negative, with approximately 100% of reviewers expressing dissatisfaction due to unmet sales targets, poor project management, and inadequate strategy implementation. A consistent theme is the lack of organization and accountability, significantly impacting client trust and project success.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Islamabad, Pakistan
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SEO services firm Rank Ray was founded in 2019. Headquartered in Islamabad, Pakistan, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Egkomi, Cyprus
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DomainStar is a SEO agency. In Egkomi, Cyprus and London, England, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Las Vegas, NV
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See all 1 projectsREQ is a PR and content creation agency specializing in public sector messaging and content development. The company consistently receives positive feedback for its expertise, with 100% of reviewers highlighting their ability to produce high-quality, audience-specific content. Clients praise REQ for exceptional project management and communication, with no areas identified for improvement, indicating a high level of satisfaction and strong client relationships.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9London, England
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Quechua Digital Advisory is a small London, England-based pay per click agency. The team provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Calgary, Canada
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Marketing Strategy company GrowME Marketing is based in Calgary, Canada and Edmonton, Canada. They offer Marketing Strategy and Search Engine Optimization and were founded in 2013.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Falmouth, England
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Small Digital Strategy company Peaky Digital, is headquartered in Falmouth, England. Their services include Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Fort Wayne, IN
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SEO services firm Marketskope was launched in 2018. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Other Digital Marketing and is located in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Small social media marketing agency Seohunks, is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Lahore, Pakistan. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Delray Beach, FL
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Gazelle Interactive, LLC, a PPC agency, was established in 2006. The team focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Paris, France
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Visibleo is a Paris, France-based PPC company. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9București, Romania
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Based in București, Romania, Omniflux is a SEO agency. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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VIRTO Search Marketing Agency is a SEO company headquartered in Budapest, Hungary. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were launched in 2022.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Bhubaneswar, India
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Topskill is a midsize SEO agency. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were established in 2021.
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Cybernetic Vision, a SEO services firm, was founded in 2022. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Jaipur, India
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Raw Digital is a midsize branding company established in 1999. Their team offers Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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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.