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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJServices provided
See all 351 projectsSmartSites is a comprehensive digital marketing agency specializing in SEO and digital visibility enhancement, consistently praised for its professionalism and responsiveness. With high ratings in client satisfaction, SmartSites has achieved significant outcomes like tripling website traffic and improving ROI for various businesses. Approximately 90% of reviews highlight their effective project management and timely delivery, underscoring their capability in optimizing search performance and enhancing online visibility.
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Undisclosed$300+ / hr10 - 49Chandler, AZ
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The Digital Web Support is a SEO company established in 2000. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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SEO services firm Birbal Bits is located in Jalandhar, India. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were founded in 2024.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Established in 2011, Adwords Media is a pay per click agency. Located in New Delhi, India, the team provides Pay Per Click and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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Nekki Digital is a small PPC company. They specialize in Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2021.
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SEO services firm Creative Vast was launched in 2022. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Noida, India
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Launched in 2016, SEO India Tech is a small SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Berlin, Germany
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Propaganda Solutions is a branding firm founded in 2018. The small team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Durlavpur, India
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See all 2 projectsKajkarma: Your Comprehensive Marketing Partner At Kajkarma, we believe in transforming visions into reality through innovative marketing strategies. As a leading end-to-end marketing agency, we
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerPennsauken Township, NJ
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SEO company and pay per click agency SPARKS Design is located in Pennsauken Township, New Jersey. Launched in 2012, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Bilaspur, India
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Techtopost is a SEO company. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy and were launched in 2021. The company is in Bilaspur, India and Bilaspur, India.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerDubai, United Arab Emirates
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SEO agency Ranked.ae is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Established in 2020, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Digi12 is a SEO services firm. Their team is headquartered in Pune, India and focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Karnal, India
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Serve Vision is a branding company founded in 2020. The agency provides Branding and Social Media Marketing, and is midsize.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerBlackhall Colliery, England
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SB Digital Marketing is a SEO services firm and pay per click company located in Blackhall Colliery, England. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249
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GAB B2B is a social media marketing firm. They were launched in 2019, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerMontréal, Canada
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Berso is a SEO services firm and pay per click company. In Montréal, Canada, the agency was founded in 2021. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Negombo, Sri Lanka
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Creations Arena is a SEO services firm. The team is in Negombo, Sri Lanka, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Branding.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancer
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SEO Revival is a SEO services firm and pay per click company. The Sofia, Bulgaria-based company provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249
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DevikXa is a Jaipur, India-based SEO services firm. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design and were established in 2025.
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$250,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Lahore, Pakistan
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Tecnomics International is a social media marketing firm. Founded in 2010, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Carlsbad, CA
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Launched in 2002, L7 Advertising is a midsize SEO agency. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Beit Meri, Lebanon
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See all 1 projectsAdWorks.Bid is a company focused on providing SEO and website SEO services. The overall feedback from reviews suggests dissatisfaction, with a lack of timely delivery and negative comments about their business practices. Clients have reported issues with website traffic and project management, highlighting a need for significant improvement.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Rochdale, England
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Creative Marketing (NW) Ltd is a branding company launched in 2017. Based in Rochdale, England, the team specializes in Branding and Public Relations.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Ahmedabad, India
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See all 2 projectsMAKE YOUR BUSINESS STANDOUT FROM THE CROWD WITH OUR TOP-OF-THE-LINE DIGITAL MARKETING SERVICES Customer Satisfaction Is Our Highest Priority We are not just another digital marketing agency; we
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Glasgow, Scotland
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Founded in 2007, XLWEB SEO COmpany Glasgow, a small SEO company, is headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Charlotte, NC
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SEO company Charlotte SEO was founded in 2006. The small team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Auray, France
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Pay per click company Grizzlead specializes in Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization. They were launched in 2015.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Ahmedabad, India
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Ranking Hunters is a SEO company headquartered in Ahmedabad, India and Ahmedabad, India. Launched in 2019, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Found SEO & Digital Marketing, a small SEO agency, is based in Papamoa, New Zealand. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9St. Catharines, Canada
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Launched in 2018, ColaDigital.ca is a small SEO agency headquartered in St. Catharines, Canada. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Content Writing Services.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Killamarsh, England
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Fenti Marketing is a Marketing Strategy company. The team is headquartered in Killamarsh, England, and their services include Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Oshawa, Canada
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The Digital Marketing People is a SEO agency founded in 2015. The agency specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Scholar Green, England
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Real Agency is a branding agency. In Scholar Green, England, the company was founded in 2018. Their team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Web Team Management is a web design agency established in 2009. Their services include Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Huntington Beach, CA
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SEO agency Creactive Inc. Is based in Huntington Beach, California and San Antonio, Texas. Founded in 2015, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Oslo, Norway
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Headquartered in Oslo, Norway and Bergen, Norway, Synlighet AS is a SEO company. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Oslo, Norway
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SEO services firm Omega Media was established in 2004. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Development and is in Oslo, Norway.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Glenview, IL
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Small SEO services firm Simple SEO Group, is in Glenview, Illinois. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Eden Prairie, MN
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Launched in 2012, JurisPage is a small Eden Prairie, Minnesota-based SEO services firm. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Durban, South Africa
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ACMP Creative is an Advertising company founded in 2011. Their services include Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Kraków, Poland
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DevaGroup, a Conversion Optimization company, was founded in 2005. They offers Conversion Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$50,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Kyiv, Ukraine
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Webpromo, a Video Marketing company, is in Kyiv, Ukraine and Kyiv, Ukraine. They provide Video Marketing and Pay Per Click and were launched in 2009.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Ten Sleep, WY
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Pro Impressions Marketing is a social media marketing firm. They are located in Ten Sleep, Wyoming and have small team. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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WHD is a social media marketing company. Based in Petrie Terrace, Australia, the firm was launched in 2014. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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See all 2 projectsDigital Agency Reseller offers services in SEO, PPC, and digital marketing. Reviews highlight the company's effective project management, timely delivery, and significant improvements in organic traffic, website ranking, and online visibility. Clients appreciate the affordable pricing and alignment with company values, noting substantial monthly increases in authority and trust domains.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Richmond, VA
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SEO services firm Be Found 24/7 is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9West Jordan, UT
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New Life Marketing Group is a SEO agency. Their team is based in West Jordan, Utah and focuses on Search Engine Optimization and UX/UI Design.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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See all 1 projectsPoint It offers integrated digital marketing services, including search, social, and SEO, aimed at generating online sales and enhancing search performance. The overall feedback highlights their attentiveness, expertise, and ability to push past the status quo with innovative ideas. Clients appreciate their smart, responsive project management and effective execution, which consistently yields positive results and high ROI.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Tampa, FL
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See all 1 projectsCentaur Interactive provides digital marketing solutions, including SEO and PPC services, aimed at enhancing online visibility and website ranking. Client feedback highlights their professional approach, efficient project management, and impressive results in driving potential customers through organic and paid ads. Notable themes include their transparency, timely delivery, and 24/7 support service.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49
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Launched in 2010, Renegade Advertising is a pay per click company. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Pleasant Grove, UT
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Costa Mesa, CA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 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+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Odesa, Ukraine
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49South Jordan, UT
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Tampa, 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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$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+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Boca Raton, FL
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Calgary, Canada
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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.