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Paid search is one of the fastest ways to put your brand in front of high-intent buyers. The right search engine marketing (SEM) agency can refine your bidding strategy, craft compelling ad copy, and turn clicks into measurable revenue. On Clutch, every provider is evaluated through in-depth client reviews, detailed service questionnaires, and verified performance data, so you can hire with confidence. Use the filters on this page to narrow agencies by budget, location, industry expertise, and more. Looking for regional options? Browse leading SEM agencies in the United States, SEM firms in the United Kingdom, and SEM companies in Canada to find a partner that meets your goals and time zone.
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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 368 projectsSmartSites is a digital marketing agency offering comprehensive SEO services, search engine marketing, and website optimization to enhance digital visibility and website ranking for businesses across various industries. With 100% positive feedback from clients, common themes include effective SEO strategies resulting in significant traffic growth, responsive communication, and timely delivery of services. Approximately 70% of reviewers highlight their exceptional customer service and commitment to client success.
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SmartSites has received positive feedback regarding their receptiveness to client needs and adaptability throughout project management. Clients have praised their communication, noting that SmartSites is always responsive and open to feedback. For instance, one client highlighted their 'commitment to making our wishes come true,' while another remarked on their 'exceptional customer service' and fast response rates. Overall, the sentiment reflects a strong appreciation for SmartSites' willingness to accommodate changing requirements and ensure client satisfaction.-
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5.0 Aug 21, 2023I can't thank Kolbe enough for being available, for listening to my ideas, and making me feel at ease and confident. If you aren't sure whether to pick SmarSites for your business, JUST DO IT!!!!! YOU won't regret it!!!! Everyone is amazing there!! But, Kolbe is the best!!!!!!
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5.0 Nov 7, 2024SmartSites exceeds expectations in terms of project management. They’re receptive to requests and able to adapt to our changing needs and schedule. We primarily communicate via email and Zoom, and we use their dashboard to track our progress and metrics.
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5.0 Nov 26, 2024Anthony and Isaah, who oversee our accounts, are very responsive and receptive to critical feedback. They come prepared with data/insights to back up their game plan and execute at a high level. We feel that our overall program is under total control with those two at the helm.
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9 of 9 reviews are 5 stars5 new reviews for Search Engine Optimization servicesLess than $10,000 avg. project costRead 9 Recent ReviewsReviewed 9 times in the past 6 months
SmartSites has received overwhelmingly positive feedback over the past six months, with clients praising their responsiveness, creativity, and effective project management. One client highlighted a 90% increase in web traffic and a 50% boost in sales and ROAS. Another noted significant improvements in SEO and lead generation, with a 400% growth in social media presence. Clients consistently commend the team's dedication to delivering results and maintaining clear communication, making SmartSites a favorable choice for diverse businesses.Was this helpful?
124 of 140 Search Engine Optimization reviews are 5 stars5 new reviews for Search Engine Optimization in past 6 months$50,000 – $199,999 avg. project costRead 140 ReviewsSearch Engine Optimization PROJECT HIGHLIGHT
SEO & Web Dev for Hospitality & Architectural Design Firm
5.0 — SmartSites provides SEO and web development services for a hospitality and architectural design firm. The team is also responsible for competitor research, keyword strategy, and technical auditing. Read moreWas this helpful?
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SmartSites has received strong positive feedback across various industries, particularly in eCommerce, automotive, and legal services. Clients commend their expertise in SEO and PPC management, noting significant increases in website traffic, conversion rates, and overall ROI. Industries such as manufacturing and consumer products also highlighted SmartSites' effectiveness in boosting online visibility and generating leads. Overall sentiment reflects satisfaction with their responsive communication and personalized service, making them a suitable partner for businesses seeking digital marketing solutions.
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Advertising & marketing Food & Beverage Arts, entertainment & music Real estate Construction HVAC Software Medical Home Services Insurance Energy & natural resources Consulting Other industries Legal Roofing Design Agriculture Food & Beverages Media Chemicals & Biotechnology Legal Cannabis Transportation Human Resources Telecommunications Nonprofit Consumer Products Automotive eCommerce Beauty & Cosmetics Education Business services Other Industry Beauty Contracting Wellness & Fitness Hospitality & leisure Financial services IT Services Information technology Healthcare Retail Dental Consumer products & services ManufacturingWas this helpful?
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Shefford, Canada
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15% Search Engine Optimization35% Pay Per Click30% Conversion Optimization +1 service20% Web DesignLocated in Shefford, Canada, LEAD Québec is a PPC company. They specialize in Pay Per Click and Conversion Optimization and were founded in 2024.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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40% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click15% Social Media Marketing +3 services10% Content Marketing10% Conversion Optimization5% Email MarketingTechX Solutions is a SEO company. Based in Ahmedabad, India, the agency was founded in 2022. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Amravati, India
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60% Search Engine Optimization15% Pay Per Click15% Social Media Marketing +1 service10% Content MarketingSEO Vertex is a SEO agency. They are based in Amravati, India and Amravati, India and have small team. Their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Bath, PA
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40% Search Engine Optimization35% Pay Per Click15% Social Media Marketing +1 service10% Web DesignSEO agency D Koder Marketing is headquartered in Bath, Pennsylvania. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were founded in 2015.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Scottsdale, AZ
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50% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click25% Web DesignFounded in 2018, Intricate Digital Marketing is a SEO company. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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50% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click10% Content Marketing +2 services10% Digital Strategy5% Social Media MarketingSEO agency Dynamic Media Solutions is based in McLean, Virginia. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were established in 2001.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Windsor, CO
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50% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click15% Web Design +1 service10% Digital StrategyBased in Windsor, Colorado, Rank Rise Marketing is a SEO agency. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were launched in 2020.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Miami, FL
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45% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click15% Web Design +1 service10% Other Digital MarketingAMC Internet Consultants, LLC is a SEO company. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Mabalacat, Philippines
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50% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click10% Conversion Optimization +2 services10% Social Media Marketing5% Content Writing ServicesDidyital is a SEO agency. In Mabalacat, Philippines, their small team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click. The firm was founded in 2022.
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50% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click25% Social Media MarketingEstablished in 2023, Garzia Softech is a SEO agency. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Miami, FL
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50% Search Engine Optimization25% Ecommerce Marketing25% Pay Per ClickBased in Miami, Florida and Miami, Florida, MiamiSEOPro is a SEO services firm. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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40% Search Engine Optimization35% Pay Per Click15% Marketing Strategy +1 service10% Performance MarketingSEO services firm Southwave Digital Agency was established in 2025. The small team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Ecommerce Marketing +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingFounded in 2017, Ads Square is a social media marketing firm. The small team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Content Marketing20% Branding +2 services20% Pay Per Click10% Email MarketingSee all 3 projectsSoftcrust provides digital marketing services, specializing in boosting online sales, social media visibility, and optimizing pay-per-click campaigns. The reviews consistently highlight the company's effectiveness in tripling sales, enhancing online presence, and delivering personalized marketing strategies. Clients commend Softcrust for their project management, timely communication, and commitment to client success, with a notable emphasis on their ability to tailor solutions to meet specific business needs.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Houston, TX
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Branding10% Content Writing Services +8 services10% E-Commerce Development10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% UX/UI Design10% Web Design10% Web Development5% Ecommerce Marketing5% Email MarketingZyne Ventures is an SEO agency specializing in enhancing digital visibility and optimizing website rankings. Based on client reviews, 100% of reviewers commend their attention to detail and timely project management. Their expertise in organic search optimization has led to notable business growth, with one client reporting a significant increase in their customer base and nearly doubling profits.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, IndiaServices provided
40% Search Engine Optimization15% Pay Per Click10% Mobile & App Marketing +5 services10% Web Design10% Web Development5% Content Marketing5% Digital Strategy5% Social Media MarketingMatic Solutions - Website Design & Development, Digital Marketing Company Ahmedabad, India is a SEO company founded in 2010. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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45% Search Engine Optimization25% Social Media Marketing20% Pay Per Click +1 service10% BrandingOptimize Key, a small SEO services firm, is based in Patna, India. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Long Eaton, England
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40% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Pay Per Click +2 services10% Branding10% Web DesignLaunched in 2010, Boom Online Marketing is a SEO services firm. The agency provides Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing, and is small.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Sprague, CT
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30% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click30% Social Media Marketing +1 service10% Demand Generation MarketingMarketing A Clinic is a social media marketing agency. Based in Sprague, Connecticut, the agency was launched in 2016. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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40% Search Engine Optimization35% Web Design25% Pay Per ClickMarketing Strive, a SEO company, was established in 2020. They provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Southbank, Australia
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25% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +3 services15% Other Digital Marketing10% Content Marketing10% Web DevelopmentSee all 1 projectsTraffic Radius Pty Ltd specializes in SEO and Search Engine Marketing, aiming to enhance website ranking and online visibility. However, feedback indicates significant issues with transparency, project completion, and adherence to fixed pricing agreements, with customers reporting dissatisfaction due to perceived deceptive practices and delays.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9East Hanover, NJ
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20% Search Engine Optimization50% Pay Per Click20% Content Marketing +1 service10% Marketing StrategyA4B: Advertising for Business is a PPC company. Their team is located in East Hanover, New Jersey. The company provides Pay Per Click and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9OSLO, Norway
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50% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +1 service10% Other MarketingFinesse AS is a SEO company. Based in OSLO, Norway, the firm was founded in 2016. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Auckland, New Zealand
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50% Search Engine Optimization30% Web Design10% Pay Per Click +2 services5% Graphic Design5% LogoSEO services firm Business Website Group focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design. They are headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DesignSee all 1 projectsSiva Solutions Inc. is an SEO agency that provides services such as organic search optimization, website SEO services, and PPC campaign management. However, feedback indicates a predominantly negative client experience, with 100% of reviewers highlighting issues such as poor project outcomes, unethical practices, and inadequate customer service, suggesting significant room for improvement in their service delivery and communication.
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Siva Solutions Inc. has primarily engaged in the healthcare industry, specifically dental services. Feedback indicates significant dissatisfaction, citing poor performance in SEO, PPC, and social media management. Clients noted a lack of effective communication and responsiveness, leading to negative impacts on their business outcomes. Overall sentiment from the healthcare sector is highly negative, suggesting potential clients in this industry may want to consider alternatives for digital marketing services.
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Clients have expressed significant dissatisfaction with Siva Solutions Inc.'s pricing and value for money. One review highlighted a $50,000 expenditure that yielded 'totally worthless' results, with a $2,000 monthly fee failing to deliver any promised outcomes. The reviewer described the experience as a 'total rip-off,' indicating that the company does not prioritize customer satisfaction or ethical practices. Overall sentiment reflects a perception of poor value relative to the costs incurred.Was this helpful?
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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20% Search Engine Optimization25% Social Media Marketing20% Conversion Optimization +2 services20% Pay Per Click15% Web DevelopmentSee all 1 projectsSurelocal Technologies Pvt Ltd offers specialized social media marketing services, particularly excelling in tailoring strategies to specific business needs. Reviews consistently highlight their creativity combined with data-driven insights, contributing to increased online engagement and sales. However, clients suggest improvements in reporting transparency and communication to enhance their overall service experience.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Crows Nest, Australia
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35% Search Engine Optimization35% Pay Per Click20% Content Marketing +2 services5% Conversion Optimization5% Other Digital MarketingSEO for Small Business Australia is a PPC company. Headquartered in Crows Nest, Australia, the team focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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40% Search Engine Optimization10% Conversion Optimization10% Digital Strategy +6 services10% Pay Per Click10% Web Design5% Affiliate Marketing5% Content Marketing5% Email Marketing5% Social Media MarketingSee all 2 projectsTop Speed Marketing provides Search Engine Optimization (SEO) services aimed at enhancing online visibility and website ranking. Reviews highlight their effectiveness in generating leads and traffic, their personal touch, and timely project delivery. Clients appreciate their dedication and the significant increase in customer engagement through improved search optimization strategies.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Noida, India
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30% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click20% Digital Strategy +1 service20% Social Media MarketingEstablished in 2011, Search Media Solution is a PPC agency. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Jaipur, India
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40% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Pay Per Click +1 service20% Social Media MarketingLaunched in 2019, Divine Technosoft is a small SEO company. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Westerville, OH
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20% Search Engine Optimization50% Web Design15% Pay Per Click +1 service15% Social Media MarketingUpward Digital Marketing Group is a Westerville, Ohio-based web design agency. They focus on Web Design and Search Engine Optimization and were launched in 2018.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Merrick, NY
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40% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Pay Per Click +3 services10% Web Design5% Conversion Optimization5% Email MarketingSlaterock Automation is a Wilmington, Delaware-based SEO services firm. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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15% Search Engine Optimization25% Digital Strategy15% CRM Consulting and SI +4 services15% Pay Per Click10% Low/No Code Development10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentCommunicreations Digital Marketing is a Digital Strategy company. Launched in 1999, the agency is in Toronto, Canada. Their team provides Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Southend-on-Sea, England
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50% Search Engine Optimization30% Web Development20% Pay Per ClickSilkstream Ltd is a small SEO services firm headquartered in Southend-on-Sea, England. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Abbotsford, Australia
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50% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click10% Advertising +2 services10% Content Marketing10% Social Media MarketingLocated in Abbotsford, Australia, Bizwisdom is a SEO services firm. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Thousand Oaks, CA
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50% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click10% Content Marketing +3 services10% Social Media Marketing5% Other Digital Marketing5% Web DesignCaliNetworks is a SEO agency. The small Thousand Oaks, California-based team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click. The agency was founded in 1999.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Pencoed, Wales
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60% Search Engine Optimization10% Content Marketing10% Digital Strategy +2 services10% Pay Per Click10% Web DesignHML Marketing is a SEO agency. They are based in Pencoed, Wales and Taff's Well, Wales and have small team of experts. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Pittsburgh, PA
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30% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +2 services10% Content Marketing10% Web DesignKer Communications, a SEO company, is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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40% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Pay Per Click +1 service20% Social Media MarketingLaunched in 2008, Bravr Digital Marketing is a small London, England-based SEO services firm. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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50% Search Engine Optimization30% Web Design10% Pay Per Click +2 services5% Email Marketing5% Social Media MarketingGladiator Law Marketing, a small SEO services firm, is located in Richmond, Kentucky. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Chester, England
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30% Search Engine Optimization30% Content Marketing30% Pay Per Click +1 service10% Conversion OptimizationEstablished in 2009, Salience Search Marketing is a small Content Marketing company. Their services include Content Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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30% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click10% Conversion Optimization +4 services10% Digital Strategy10% Ecommerce Marketing5% Content Marketing5% Market ResearchDigital Edge International is a SEO services firm founded in 2020. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and is located in Nashville, Tennessee.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Tallinn, Estonia
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50% Search Engine Optimization10% Affiliate Marketing10% Conversion Optimization +3 services10% Pay Per Click10% Public Relations10% Web DesignDamare Travel OÜ, a SEO company, specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Public Relations. The company is based in Tallinn, Estonia.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Yerevan, Armenia
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Email Marketing +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingSocial media marketing agency Incrity is headquartered in Yerevan, Armenia. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Dortmund, Germany
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Conversion Optimization25% Pay Per Click +1 service25% Social Media MarketingSumax is a Conversion Optimization company. Headquartered in Dortmund, Germany, the firm was founded in 2009. Their services include Conversion Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Saonara, Italy
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20% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click20% Advertising +3 services10% BI & Big Data Consulting & SI10% Conversion Optimization10% Digital StrategyStudio Cappello / Digital Marketing is a PPC company. The team specializes in Pay Per Click and Advertising and is in Saonara, Italy and Milano, Italy.
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60% Search Engine Optimization40% Pay Per ClickScott Services is a SEO company. Founded in 2001, the firm is headquartered in London, England. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Charlotte, NC
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% E-Commerce Development25% Pay Per Click +1 service25% Web DesignMicroD is an e-commerce development firm in Charlotte, North Carolina. They focus on E-Commerce Development and Pay Per Click and were established in 1993.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Alberton, South Africa
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30% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click15% Social Media Marketing +4 services10% Low/No Code Development10% Web Design10% Web Development5% Mobile App DevelopmentRCM Digital Solutions is an Alberton, South Africa-based SEO services firm. Founded in 2013, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerBuffalo, NY
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70% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per ClickShaun Savvy LLC is a SEO services firm launched in 2015. The agency provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJ
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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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+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Boca Raton, FL
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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38.8/40.020/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
70% Search Engine Optimization10% Pay Per Click20% Other -
$1,000+$50 - $99 / 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 -
$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Pearland, TX
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38.5/40.020/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
35% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click45% Other -
$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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38.4/40.019/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
55% Search Engine Optimization15% Pay Per Click30% Other -
$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999
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38.4/40.018.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
25% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click50% Other -
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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38.3/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
70% Search Engine Optimization10% Pay Per Click20% Other -
$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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37.9/40.018.2/20 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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37.9/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
75% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click -
$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49London, England
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37.9/40.019.2/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
80% Search Engine Optimization10% Pay Per Click10% Other -
$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Huntington, NY
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37.8/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
20% Search Engine Optimization50% Pay Per Click30% Other -
$5,000+$150 - $199 / 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+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Dnipro, Ukraine
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37.6/40.019.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
70% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click10% Other -
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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37.6/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
80% Search Engine Optimization10% Pay Per Click10% 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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