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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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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Roswell, GA
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Headquartered in Roswell, Georgia, The Mauldin Group is a small social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Lilburn, GA
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Rankwell Marketing is a SEO company. Their small team is headquartered in Lilburn, Georgia and specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click. The firm was founded in 2016.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Aarrth Marketing is a branding firm. They are based in London, England and have small team of experts. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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See all 1 projectsPhoenixProject will help your business grow within the very first months of cooperation.Our link building goes hand in hand with strong SEO expertise — something that 95% of agencies in Europe
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Cambridge, England
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SocialB is a Marketing Strategy company. Launched in 2008, the company is headquartered in Cambridge, England and Norwich, England. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Longwood, FL
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Sales & Marketing Technologies is a PPC company. Their small team is headquartered in Longwood, Florida. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Athina, Greece
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Based in Athina, Greece, Globe One Digital is a PPC company. Founded in 1997, the team focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Baulkham Hills, Australia
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Click Click Media is a PPC company. They provide Pay Per Click and Web Development and were founded in 2008.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Phoenix, AZ
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Colling Media is a PPC company. The team specializes in Pay Per Click and Media Planning & Buying and is located in Phoenix, Arizona.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Lviv, Ukraine
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Conversion Optimization company Lemarbet is based in Lviv, Ukraine. Founded in 2015, the team specializes in Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Surat, India
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Solwin Infotech, a SEO agency, is headquartered in Surat, India. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Edina, MN
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Founded in 2002, Vertical Rail is a small Advertising company in Edina, Minnesota. Their team provides Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Based in London, England, CB Digital Marketing is a social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Hillsboro, OR
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WEO Media - Dental Marketing is a SEO agency. They were established in 2009, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Brooklyn, NY
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Digital Mark 360, a SEO agency, focus on Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy. They were founded in 2016.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Beirut, Lebanon
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Y TripleB Marketing is a pay per click agency. They were launched in 2018, and their services include Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Aurora, CO
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Circv is a branding agency. Located in Aurora, Colorado and Aurora, Colorado, their team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Bristol, England
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Atomic Leap is a pay per click agency. Founded in 2010, their team offers Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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Wire Tree is a SEO company founded in 2012. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49The Woodlands, TX
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Brisk Ventures LLC is a web development company founded in 2022. The firm provides Web Development and E-Commerce Development.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Philadelphia, PA
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See all 3 projectsRank Me Locally is an SEO agency that offers services like Organic Search Optimization and Digital Visibility Enhancement. However, their reviews indicate significant dissatisfaction, with 100% of clients expressing disappointment in their service delivery, communication, and fulfillment of contract terms. Clients reported misleading promises, ineffective project management, and subpar results, highlighting a need for improved transparency and accountability.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Lancaster, PA
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YDOP is a pay per click agency. Their small team is in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and provides Pay Per Click and Web Design. The firm was founded in 2006.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Bengaluru, India
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See all 4 projectsDigital iMac - Best Digital Marketing Company offers a comprehensive range of services, including SEO, search engine marketing, and social media management, to enhance website ranking and online visibility. Reviews highlight their tailored and insightful strategies, strong project management, and effective communication. Clients commend their ability to boost engagement and deliver measurable results, though areas for improvement include more frequent strategic reviews and enhanced reporting customization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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TheSiteEdge is a SEO agency. They were founded in 2013, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9São Paulo, Brazil
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Content Marketing company Mardini Agência Digital is located in São Paulo, Brazil and Sao Paulo, Brazil. Their services include Content Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Curitiba, Brazil
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Evolução Digital Curitiba - Marketing Digital e Criação de Sites Curitiba is a pay per click agency. Their small team is in Curitiba, Brazil. Their team focuses on Pay Per Click and Web Design.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Audenshaw, England
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Small SEO services firm 1stQuest Solutions, is headquartered in Audenshaw, England. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Small SEO company Primelis Tech, is headquartered in Albany, New York. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Shopify SEO Consultant is a SEO services firm headquartered in Los Angeles, California. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing and were launched in 2011.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Noida, India
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IYnix Digital is a SEO agency. Headquartered in Noida, India, the firm was founded in 2021. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Launched in 2019, SEM Rankers LLC is a SEO company. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Launched in 2024, Digital Driv is a SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Magnolia, TX
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SEO agency Tracemark Impression is based in Magnolia, Texas. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Bengaluru, India
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SEO agency SEO Bangalore is in Bengaluru, India. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Noida, India
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Eratec Solution, a SEO agency, was established in 2021. Located in Noida, India, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Makroniya, India
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FutureTech Digital Marketing Agency is a SEO company founded in 2021. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing and is in Makroniya, India and Patera, India.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Lahore, Pakistan
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See all 2 projectsXcentric Services offers website design, website development, SEO, and social media marketing services. Client feedback highlights their technical expertise, effective project management, and professional approach, particularly in enhancing online visibility and website functionality. They are praised for their ability to align project outcomes with business goals and manage stakeholder communication efficiently.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Phoenix, AZ
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SEO services firm ONLINE VISIBILITY PROS was launched in 2013. The agency specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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No Website is a social media marketing agency. In Los Angeles, California and London, England, the firm was established in 2014. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Irvine, CA
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Web Design Studio Pro is a web design agency based in Irvine, California. The team focuses on Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Kakkanad, India
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Hackney Solutions® - Digital Marketing Agency is an e-commerce development firm headquartered in Kakkanad, India and Haripad, India. The team focuses on E-Commerce Development and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49South Jordan, UT
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Firetoss is a SEO agency in South Jordan, Utah and Las Vegas, Nevada. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Bangkok, Thailand
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Marketing Bangkok is a social media marketing agency. Located in Bangkok, Thailand, the agency offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Maryville, TN
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Cast Beyond Agency is a Maryville, Tennessee-based pay per click company. The team provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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AR Advertizing is a small pay per click agency located in Tempe, Arizona. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Fairfax, VA
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Bleevit Interactive is a SEO services firm in Fairfax, Virginia. Established in 2011, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Ruddington, England
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Internet Sales Drive is a pay per click agency. Located in Ruddington, England, the team specializes in Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Brighton , England
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WOLF is a SEO services firm. The team is in Brighton , England, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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Tree Ring Digital is a Denver, Colorado-based PPC company. They provide Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization and were established in 2010.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Redmond, WA
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SEMCLIX is a small Redmond, Washington-based SEO company. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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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.