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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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Dominate Ignite Marketing Group is a social media marketing firm launched in 2024. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Digicodx is an Email Marketing company based in Delhi, India. Founded in 2025, the team provides Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Melattur, India
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Social media marketing agency Origa Networks was founded in 2024. Based in Melattur, India, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Headquartered in Lincolnwood, Illinois, The Digital Dreamz is a small social media marketing firm. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Small social media marketing company First Party Advisory, is located in Mumbai, India. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Best Seo Services is a Digital Strategy company. Located in Lahore, Pakistan, their small team focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing. The agency was founded in 2024.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Las Vegas, NV
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White Gorilla is a social media marketing firm. Established in 2021, the agency is based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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Waste Pilot is a social media marketing agency. The Austin, Texas-based firm was launched in 2020. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Ai Marketing Experts, a social media marketing agency, is located in Mohali, India. They offer Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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Shankom Solutions Inc, a small Advertising company, is based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The team specializes in Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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Pixiauraa.com is a social media marketing company founded in 2025. Based in Kanpur, India, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Canning Vale, Australia
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Launched in 2023, AI MARKETING LAB is a small social media marketing firm based in Canning Vale, Australia. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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Social media marketing agency Adcept Marketing was launched in 2018. In Roxburgh Park, Australia, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Apex Marketers is a Jaipur, India-based social media marketing firm. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49New Delhi, India
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AVC DOTFY LLP is a social media marketing agency established in 2023. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Lekki, Nigeria
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NJ Creative Firm is a social media marketing agency. Their team is headquartered in Lekki, Nigeria and focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Jaipur, India
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Digital Direct Rule is a social media marketing agency based in Jaipur, India. Established in 2013, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dover, DE
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Reveal Rank is a social media marketing company. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing, and the agency is based in Dover, Delaware.
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Strategimize is a Digital Strategy company launched in 2024. The team provides Digital Strategy and Content Marketing and is located in Barrie, Canada.
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Digitifiyo is a SEO company. In delhi, India, the agency was established in 2022. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49New Delhi, India
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Social media marketing firm Social Core Media is located in New Delhi, India. They offer Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Devly is a SEO services firm. Founded in 2024, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Badlapur, India
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Spreadify Digital Marketing Pvt. Ltd., a social media marketing company, is in Badlapur, India. They provide Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Gurugram, India
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Beautyland India is a social media marketing firm. Located in Gurugram, India, their small team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. The agency was established in 2025.
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Lead Experts is a social media marketing company. Headquartered in Islamabad, Pakistan, the firm focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Houston, TX
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Established in 2025, Quantum SEO Strategy, a small social media marketing agency, is located in Houston, Texas. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Graflo is a branding firm. Based in Kolkata, India, the company was established in 2025. Their team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Established in 2024, edXtra is a social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ashburn, VA
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Founded in 2025, Web Design Creatorz, a small SEO agency, is based in Ashburn, Virginia. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49West Gosford, Australia
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Lumaro Digital, a social media marketing company, was launched in 2025. Based in West Gosford, Australia, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Pasig, Philippines
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MK Digital is a small branding company launched in 2023. Their team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dallas, TX
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The Rank Tech, LLC is a Dallas, Texas-based social media marketing company. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Karaikal, India
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Cresentrix Solutions is a small SEO company. Established in 2023, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Talegaon Dabhade, India
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Triverse Solutions LLP is a branding company. The small Talegaon Dabhade, India-based team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing. The firm was established in 2025.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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AnaxisDigital is a branding company founded in 2024. The team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New Delhi, India
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Virall Stance is a New Delhi, India-based social media marketing agency. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were launched in 2016.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Noida, India
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SEO Master Institute, a social media marketing company, offer Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. They were founded in 2020.
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ProMentor Digital Solutions is a Digital Strategy company founded in 2020. The agency provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Brandleap Agency is a branding company. Their small team is headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Their services include Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Hyderabad, India
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Social media marketing company Syntraedge Global is headquartered in Hyderabad, India. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Digital Encounter LLC is a small Digital Strategy company in Tacoma, Washington. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Be Beyond Digital Solutions is a social media marketing agency. Their small team is located in Prayagraj, India. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Established in 2024, Websu is a small Henderson, Nevada-based social media marketing firm. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Muscat, Oman
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Raisinno, a branding company, offers Branding and Social Media Marketing. The firm is located in Muscat, Oman.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Hyderabad, India
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VNexus Digital is a social media marketing company. The team is based in Hyderabad, India, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Launched in 2021, Biz Launch Consultancy is a social media marketing company. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Kolkata, India
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Founded in 2017, Spingtree is a SEO services firm. The small team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Harrow, England
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Code Crafting Minds is a social media marketing company. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and the firm is in Harrow, England.
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Heltog Technologies Pvt Ltd is a social media marketing company. They provide Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and are in Noida, India.
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Founded in 2021, Ady Click is a social media marketing agency. The small team provides 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+$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+$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+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Lehi, UT
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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.