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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJServices provided
50% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click10% Advertising +1 service10% Social Media MarketingSee 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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The feedback on SmartSites consistently highlights their reliability in delivering services. Clients commend the team for their responsiveness and commitment, with one CEO noting, "Cindy’s experience gives us confidence that our ad spend is in good hands." Another client mentioned, "They consistently deliver what they promise, when they promise it - a rarity in this industry." Overall, clients express high satisfaction with the company's dependable project management and communication, reinforcing the sentiment of reliability.-
SEO & Online Visibility for Fintech Company
5.0 Nov 18, 2022The execution and reliability were impressive. This demonstrates SmartSites' ability to consistently deliver on their promises and maintain a high standard of service.
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Web Dev & SEO Services for Automotive Parts Retailer
5.0 Oct 24, 2022The workflow between our team and SmartSites' team was exceptionally good. They are were and still are very responsive and quick at completing any task we ask of them. In today's day and age, it is quite difficult to find a company that is reliable and trustworthy. But with SmartSites, you definitely get that and much more.
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Google Ads Campaigns for Superfood Company
5.0 Aug 30, 2022SmartSites delivered results for us in getting traffic to our site and conversions. They are very easy to work with and up front with everything. We would highly recommend them...they are reliable, trustworthy, knowledgeable, and they deliver real results.
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Website Development for Auto Parts Retailer
4.5 Oct 31, 2018Switching hosts was our best move. Our web presence now reaches more markets in the U.S. and abroad. Its speed and reliability, on both desktop and mobile, has vastly improved. I can relax knowing that we have such a reliable web maintenance and hosting service.
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5.0 Mar 3, 2025Yes, they've delivered dedicated, reliable services from the very beginning.
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Clients generally perceive SmartSites as providing excellent value for money, often highlighting the company's responsiveness and effective communication. Multiple reviews noted significant improvements in metrics such as lead generation, conversion rates, and return on ad spend (ROAS). For example, one client experienced a 25x ROI on their ad spend, while another noted an increase in traffic and conversions after just a couple of months. Overall, the sentiment reflects satisfaction with the cost-effectiveness of SmartSites' services.Was this helpful?
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% Logo15% Web Development +12 services10% Content Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing5% Conversion Optimization5% Ecommerce Marketing5% Web Design2% Digital Strategy2% Email Marketing2% Graphic Design2% Video Production1% Other Design1% Other Digital MarketingLogo Web Pros is a Logo company. Their small team is located in Los Angeles, California and New York, New York. Their services include Logo and Web Development.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9St. Petersburg, FL
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10% Search Engine Optimization30% Web Development20% E-Commerce Development +5 services10% Low/No Code Development10% Mobile App Development10% Pay Per Click5% Email Marketing5% Social Media MarketingWebsite development company Ultraviolet Lab is based in St. Petersburg, Florida. Their services include Web Development and E-Commerce Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% E-Commerce Development10% Email Marketing +12 services10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Production10% Web Design5% ERP Consulting and SI5% Graphic Design5% Mobile & App Marketing5% Other Marketing5% Web Development3% Digital Strategy1% Blockchain1% Other Digital MarketingCommercle Digital Hub & Marketing Agency, a social media marketing agency, specialize in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing. They were established in 2022.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Nagpur, India
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10% Search Engine Optimization15% Application Testing15% Custom Software Development +5 services15% Mobile App Development15% Web Development10% Cloud Consulting & SI10% Email Marketing10% Pay Per ClickCustom software development company Primine Software Private Limited is headquartered in Nagpur, India. The team provides Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Jaipur, India
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Advertising10% Content Marketing +7 services10% Conversion Optimization10% Custom Software Development10% Digital Strategy10% Mobile App Development10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DevelopmentAomini Marketing Solution is an Advertising company established in 2019. Their services include Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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20% Search Engine Optimization30% Public Relations20% Social Media Marketing +2 services15% Email Marketing15% Pay Per ClickPublic relations agency Transcendent Strategy is headquartered in New Delhi, India. Established in 1998, the team provides Public Relations and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9London, England
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Branding10% Content Marketing +7 services10% Digital Strategy10% Logo10% Other Digital Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentWHR Marketing LTD is a branding firm. They are headquartered in London, England, and their services include Branding and Content Marketing.
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10% Search Engine Optimization17% Content Marketing10% Conversion Optimization +9 services10% Digital Strategy10% Email Marketing10% Mobile & App Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing5% Web Design5% Web Development2% Other Digital Marketing1% Affiliate MarketingDigital Magma is a Content Marketing company. They are in Noida, India and have small team. Their services include Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Birmingham, England
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% Branding15% E-Commerce Development +4 services15% UX/UI Design15% Web Design15% Web Development10% Pay Per ClickPure Marketing is a small Birmingham, England-based branding company. The team specializes in Branding and Web Design.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Eastleigh, England
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Branding10% E-Commerce Development +7 services10% Graphic Design10% Logo10% Low/No Code Development10% Pay Per Click10% Print Design10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentFounded in 2022, Virtuoso Digital is a web design agency. Their services include Web Design and Branding.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Athlone, Ireland
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Branding10% Content Marketing +7 services10% Digital Strategy10% Email Marketing10% Marketing Strategy10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentEstablished in 2023, WeOptimise is a branding company. The team offers Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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10% Search Engine Optimization30% Web Development20% UX/UI Design +4 services10% Digital Strategy10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DesignSpace AI Agency is a web development company. Headquartered in , the firm was established in 2024. Their team provides Web Development and UX/UI Design.
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Content Marketing10% Conversion Optimization +7 services10% Custom Software Development10% Digital Strategy10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% UX/UI Design10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentEximia Online is a Digital Strategy company. They were launched in 2024, and their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Content Marketing10% Conversion Optimization +7 services10% Graphic Design10% Logo10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% UX/UI Design10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentRocket Online is an Edinburgh, Scotland-based social media marketing agency. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% Web Development10% Digital Strategy +6 services10% Mobile App Development10% Pay Per Click10% Product Design10% Social Media Marketing10% UX/UI Design10% Web DesignHappy Hema is a web development firm in New York, New York. Their services include Web Development and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Tecumseh, Canada
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11% Search Engine Optimization12% Advertising11% Conversion Optimization +6 services11% Logo11% Marketing Strategy11% Pay Per Click11% Print Design11% Social Media Marketing11% Web DesignInfineca, Inc. - Windsor Digital Marketing is an Advertising company. The Tecumseh, Canada-based firm was established in 2017. Their services include Advertising and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49pune, India
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12% Search Engine Optimization12% Mobile & App Marketing12% Mobile App Development +8 services12% Social Media Marketing12% Web Development10% Pay Per Click9% Content Marketing9% Email Marketing8% Graphic Design2% Custom Software Development2% LogoBootestech - Digital Marketing Company, a social media marketing company, offer Social Media Marketing and Mobile & App Marketing. They were established in 2017.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% CRM Consulting and SI10% E-Commerce Development +7 services10% ERP Consulting and SI10% Mobile App Development10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% UX/UI Design10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentSee all 1 projectsAsian Web Designs specializes in web design services. Feedback indicates they deliver projects on time, maintain effective communication, and align well with clients' cultures. Overall, clients report satisfactory results and a professional experience, though suggestions for improvement are minimal.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Singapore, Singapore
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing10% Account-Based Marketing +6 services10% Advertising10% Email Marketing10% Other Digital Marketing10% Other Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media MarketingKatalyst.net is a Content Marketing company in Singapore, Singapore and Singapore, Singapore. They offer Content Marketing and Advertising.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Lincoln, England
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% E-Commerce Development10% Digital Strategy +6 services10% Ecommerce Marketing10% Email Marketing10% IT Strategy Consulting10% Pay Per Click10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentHanabi is an e-commerce development company. Headquartered in Lincoln, England, the agency was established in 2019. Their services include E-Commerce Development and Digital Strategy.
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Content Marketing10% Email Marketing +7 services10% Graphic Design10% Mobile App Development10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% UX/UI Design10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentSee all 1 projectsNile Web Design & Digital Marketing Dubai is a leading web design company in Dubai, dedicated to creating professional, modern, and SEO-friendly websites tailored to your business needs. With a
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$50,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Branding10% Conversion Optimization +7 services10% Digital Strategy10% E-Commerce Development10% Email Marketing10% Marketing Strategy10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DesignHeadquartered in New York, New York, DAS (formerly known as DBNY) is a branding company. They provide Branding and Marketing Strategy and were established in 2013.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Blue Bell, PA
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% CRM Consulting and SI10% Email Marketing +10 services10% Media Planning & Buying10% Pay Per Click10% Public Relations10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design10% Web Development5% Advertising3% Branding1% Graphic Design1% Print DesignSmall PR company beMarketing, is in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. Their services include Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Miami, FL
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Advertising10% Branding +10 services10% Custom Software Development10% Pay Per Click10% Web Design10% Web Development5% Conversion Optimization5% Digital Strategy5% E-Commerce Development5% Email Marketing5% Mobile App Development5% Social Media MarketingAdvertising company Solved Puzzle is based in Miami, Florida and Miami, Florida. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Miami, FL
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Advertising10% Branding +8 services10% Business Consulting10% Digital Strategy10% Ecommerce Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% UX/UI Design10% Web Design5% Logo5% Social Media MarketingLaunched in 2009, Smash Interactive is an Advertising company. In Miami, Florida and Coral Springs, Florida, the team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49North Vancouver, Canada
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% Advertising20% Branding +4 services20% Web Design10% Digital Strategy10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media MarketingAdvertising company Bloom Digital Marketing was launched in 2006. The firm offers Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Advertising10% Branding +7 services10% Content Marketing10% Digital Strategy10% Media Planning & Buying10% Packaging Design10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DesignVan Winkle + Associates is an Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Branding, and the agency is based in Atlanta, Georgia.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Rugby, England
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10% Search Engine Optimization15% Mobile App Development15% Web Design +6 services15% Web Development10% Digital Strategy10% Graphic Design10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing5% Print DesignAdao Agency Ltd. Is an application development firm launched in 2010. Their services include Mobile App Development and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% Custom Software Development20% Web Design +4 services15% Mobile App Development15% Web Development10% Digital Strategy10% Pay Per ClickPccWebWorld, a web design company, is based in New Delhi, India. The team focuses on Web Design and Custom Software Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Indianapolis, IN
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% UX/UI Design15% Content Marketing +4 services15% Custom Software Development15% Web Design15% Web Development10% Pay Per ClickBoxCrush is an user experience agency. Launched in 2002, the team focuses on UX/UI Design and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Annapolis Junction, MD
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Graphic Design10% Marketing Strategy +14 services10% Pay Per Click9% Web Development8% Branding8% Digital Strategy8% Web Design5% Logo5% Social Media Marketing3% Email Marketing3% Print Design3% Video Production2% Advertising2% Conversion Optimization2% Direct Marketing2% UX/UI DesignMillennium Marketing Solutions is a graphic design agency in Annapolis Junction, Maryland. Launched in 1990, the team focuses on Graphic Design and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49East Providence, RI
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Branding10% Content Marketing +7 services10% Ecommerce Marketing10% Email Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Public Relations10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentAtlas Studios, a branding company, was founded in 1999. The small team focuses on Branding and Public Relations.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Houston, TX
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10% Search Engine Optimization15% AI Consulting10% Pay Per Click +12 services10% Video Marketing5% AI Development5% Content Marketing5% Digital Strategy5% E-Commerce Development5% Ecommerce Marketing5% Generative AI5% Marketing Strategy5% Mobile & App Marketing5% Social Media Marketing5% Video Production5% Web DevelopmentExpert WSI eMarketing (WSI™) is an AI Consulting company. They are headquartered in Houston, Texas, and their services include AI Consulting and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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10% Search Engine Optimization15% Branding10% Digital Strategy +8 services10% Graphic Design10% Marketing Strategy10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design5% Email Marketing5% Print Design5% Public RelationsLaunched in 2013, Threshold is a small branding agency. Their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Sparks Glencoe, MD
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Branding10% Graphic Design +11 services10% Packaging Design10% Pay Per Click10% Web Design5% Advertising5% Content Marketing5% Conversion Optimization5% Digital Strategy5% Email Marketing5% Marketing Strategy5% Media Planning & Buying5% Social Media MarketingHarvey Agency is a branding agency. The team is located in Sparks Glencoe, Maryland, and their services include Branding and Graphic Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Memphis, TN
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10% Search Engine Optimization25% Web Development10% AI Development +7 services10% E-Commerce Development10% Mobile App Development10% Pay Per Click10% Web Design5% AI Agents5% AI Consulting5% Performance MarketingITNiche LLC is a web development company. The firm is located in Memphis, Tennessee. Their team specializes in Web Development and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Columbus, OH
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Content Marketing10% Digital Strategy +7 services10% Email Marketing10% Logo10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% UX/UI Design10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentFounded in 2000, Blue Laser Digital is an user experience agency. The firm focuses on UX/UI Design and Content Marketing.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49St. Louis, MO
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Branding10% Email Marketing +7 services10% Logo10% Market Research10% Pay Per Click10% Print Design10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentJajo, a branding firm, was established in 2003. The team offers Branding and Market Research and is in St. Louis, Missouri.
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Advertising10% Branding +7 services10% Content Marketing10% E-Commerce Development10% Email Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentSearch Solutions LLC is an Advertising company launched in 2013. The small team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Raleigh, NC
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10% Search Engine Optimization30% Branding20% Graphic Design +3 services20% Web Design10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media MarketingClickCulture is a branding company. The Raleigh, North Carolina-based team provides Branding and Graphic Design.
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Branding10% Content Marketing +7 services10% Custom Software Development10% E-Commerce Development10% Logo10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentGud Ideas, a custom software development firm, was launched in 2014. They provides Custom Software Development and Branding.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Ranchi, India
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% Web Design20% Web Development +6 services15% E-Commerce Development10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing5% Accounting5% Business Consulting5% HR ConsultingIndorewebexpert is a small web design agency based in Ranchi, India. The team specializes in Web Design and Web Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Orlando, FL
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10% Search Engine Optimization15% Advertising15% Media Planning & Buying +9 services15% Public Relations10% Pay Per Click5% Branding5% Direct Marketing5% Event Marketing5% Graphic Design5% Logo5% Marketing Strategy5% Social Media MarketingMoxē is an Orlando, Florida-based Advertising company. They offer Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing10% Branding +6 services10% Market Research10% Media Planning & Buying10% Pay Per Click10% Public Relations10% Social Media Marketing10% Video ProductionFounded in 2013, Sandstorm Digital is a small Content Marketing company in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Reston, Virginia. Their team focuses on Content Marketing and Branding.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49دبي, United Arab Emirates
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10% Search Engine Optimization40% Mobile App Development20% Branding +3 services10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DevelopmentPLAN A Agency is an app development company. Located in دبي, United Arab Emirates, their small team focuses on Mobile App Development and Branding. The agency was founded in 2016.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% AI Development10% Branding +7 services10% Event Marketing10% Graphic Design10% Mobile App Development10% Pay Per Click10% Public Relations10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DevelopmentAI firm Bester Capital Media was established in 2000. The agency specializes in Artificial Intelligence and Branding.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Ikeja, Nigeria
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Content Marketing10% Digital Strategy +9 services10% Graphic Design10% Logo10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design5% Conversion Optimization5% Corporate Photography5% Other Digital Marketing5% Video ProductionContent Marketing company TopYouGo Digital Marketing Agency is in Ikeja, Nigeria and Colchester, England. They focus on Content Marketing and Digital Strategy and were established in 2014.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Portsmouth, NH
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10% Search Engine Optimization15% Advertising15% Video Production +6 services15% Web Design15% Web Development10% Branding10% Pay Per Click5% Marketing Strategy5% UX/UI DesignSmall Advertising company Saltwater Collective, is in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The team focuses on Advertising and Video Production.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49East Providence, RI
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Content Writing Services10% Digital Strategy +7 services10% Email Marketing10% Out of Home Design10% Pay Per Click10% Print Design10% Social Media Marketing10% UX/UI Design10% Video MarketingLaunched in 2017, DDL Advertising is a Digital Strategy company. Their team specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% Media Planning & Buying15% Marketing Strategy +6 services10% Content Marketing10% Digital Strategy10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design5% Graphic DesignLocated in Dallas, Texas and Phoenix, Arizona, Destination Innovate is a small media planning & buying agency. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJ
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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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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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10% Search Engine Optimization90% Pay Per Click -
$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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39/40.020/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
10% Search Engine Optimization80% Pay Per Click10% Other -
$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
70% Search Engine Optimization10% Pay Per Click20% Other -
$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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39.6/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
70% Search Engine Optimization10% Pay Per Click20% Other -
$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
65% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click10% Other -
$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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38.6/40.019.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
55% Search Engine Optimization15% Pay Per Click30% Other -
$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249L'viv, Ukraine
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38.5/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
80% Search Engine Optimization10% Pay Per Click10% Other -
$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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38.5/40.018.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
50% Search Engine Optimization50% Pay Per Click -
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Lehi, UT
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38.5/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
75% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click -
$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999
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38/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
35% Search Engine Optimization35% Pay Per Click30% Other -
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Richmond, Australia
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37.8/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
70% Search Engine Optimization15% Pay Per Click15% Other -
$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Calgary, Canada
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37.7/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
45% Search Engine Optimization40% Pay Per Click15% Other -
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Odesa, Ukraine
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37.7/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
40% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click30% Other -
$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Huntington, NY
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37.7/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
20% Search Engine Optimization60% Pay Per Click20% Other -
$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Dnipro, Ukraine
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37.6/40.019.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
75% Search Engine Optimization10% Pay Per Click15% Other -
$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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37.6/40.020/20 Reviews9/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
70% Search Engine Optimization10% Pay Per Click20% Other -
$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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37.5/40.019/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
40% Search Engine Optimization45% Pay Per Click15% 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.
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