Top Search Engine Marketing (SEM) Agencies
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 366 projectsSmartSites is a comprehensive SEO agency that specializes in enhancing digital visibility through services like search engine optimization, PPC, and website updates. With a 100% positive feedback rate, clients consistently praise their timely delivery, responsive communication, and effective SEO strategies. An impressive 40% of reviewers highlighted their strong project management and personal service, underscoring SmartSites' commitment to achieving measurable business growth and online visibility improvements.
123 of 139 Search Engine Optimization reviews are 5 stars7 new reviews for Search Engine Optimization in past 6 months$50,000 – $199,999 avg. project costRead 139 ReviewsSearch Engine Optimization PROJECT HIGHLIGHT
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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 demonstrated expertise across various industries, including eCommerce, legal, hospitality, and manufacturing. Clients commend their responsiveness, effective communication, and the ability to enhance online presence through SEO and PPC strategies, resulting in increased traffic and conversions. Overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting SmartSites' commitment to their clients' goals, making them a strong partner for businesses seeking digital marketing solutions.
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Advertising & marketing Food & Beverage Arts, entertainment & music 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 Real estate Education Consumer products & services Business services Manufacturing Other Industry Beauty Contracting Wellness & Fitness Hospitality & leisure Financial services IT Services Information technology Healthcare Retail DentalWas this helpful?
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SmartSites is frequently commended for offering competitive pricing and good value for money across various projects. Clients have noted that their services fit within budget while delivering effective results, such as increased traffic and improved conversion rates. For instance, one client highlighted a substantial reduction in cost per click alongside a significant rise in leads. Overall, the sentiment regarding SmartSites' cost-effectiveness is positive, with many clients expressing satisfaction with the return on their investment.Was this helpful?
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9
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50% Search Engine Optimization10% Content Marketing10% Conversion Optimization +4 services10% Digital Strategy10% Pay Per Click5% AI Consulting5% UX/UI DesignSEOSOON GmbH is a SEO agency. Launched in 2018, the firm is located in Jena, Germany. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Hortonville, WI
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40% Search Engine Optimization20% Direct Marketing20% Pay Per Click +1 service20% Performance MarketingDMR Media, a SEO services firm, is headquartered in Hortonville, Wisconsin. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Direct Marketing.
Read more$2,500 Best for teams of 5 or less $4,500 Best for teams of 15 or less $6,750 Best for teams over 15View PackagesAI SEO or AIO for Real Estate Agents
AI SEO or AIO is a the process of ranking for key phrases in AI and in Search Engines. We leverage top of the line technology to rank agents as the "#1" or "Top" in their area.Was this helpful?
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Vetlanda, Sweden
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50% Search Engine Optimization10% Content Marketing10% Conversion Optimization +3 services10% Digital Strategy10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media MarketingSEOKonsulten Sverige AB is a SEO agency. The company is located in Vetlanda, Sweden. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Bethel Park, PA
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40% Search Engine Optimization30% Web Design20% Pay Per Click +1 service10% Digital Strategy412 Digital Marketing Company is a SEO services firm headquartered in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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33% Search Engine Optimization34% Digital Strategy33% Pay Per ClickClick Karat is a Digital Strategy company. The team provides Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization, and the company is based in Toronto, Canada.
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10% Search Engine Optimization15% Digital Strategy10% Conversion Optimization +8 services10% Demand Generation Marketing10% Ecommerce Marketing10% Email Marketing10% Marketing Strategy10% Pay Per Click5% CRM Consulting and SI5% Content Marketing5% Social Media MarketingDigital Strategy company PunchUp is located in City of London, England. Their services include Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dhaka, Bangladesh
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40% Search Engine Optimization20% Graphic Design20% Web Development +2 services10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media MarketingSee all 1 projectsEsparta Integrity Solution offers SEO and digital marketing services, including multivendor e-commerce development. The reviews highlight their effective project management, timely delivery, and excellent communication skills, contributing to improved online visibility and customer satisfaction. Clients appreciate their creativity, strong team, and alignment with client values, emphasizing good value for cost and geographical convenience.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancerSahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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30% Search Engine Optimization60% Pay Per Click10% Market ResearchLocated in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India, WBO Solutions is a small pay per click company. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr50 - 249Hawthorne, CA
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35% Search Engine Optimization15% Web Design10% Email Marketing +5 services10% Other Digital Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing5% Content Marketing5% Mobile & App MarketingCrustechs is a SEO company located in Hawthorne, California. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Web Design and were founded in 2021.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Boston, MA
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20% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click25% Social Media Marketing +3 services10% Branding10% Content Marketing10% Marketing StrategyLaunched in 2022, Redmonk , a midsize social media marketing company, is based in Boston, Massachusetts and Indore, India. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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55% Search Engine Optimization35% Pay Per Click10% Marketing StrategySearch Mad is a small Bracebridge Heath, England-based SEO services firm. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Middletown, DE
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Email Marketing20% Pay Per Click +3 services15% Video Marketing10% Social Media Marketing5% Digital StrategyWe Got U is an Email Marketing company. Launched in 2020, the team offers Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Advertising10% Business Consulting +7 services10% Content Marketing10% Conversion Optimization10% Ecommerce Marketing10% Graphic Design10% Market Research10% Media Planning & Buying10% Pay Per ClickAdvertising company Podean is based in New York, New York. The team specializes in Advertising and Market Research.
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35% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +2 services15% Market Research10% Ecommerce MarketingSee all 1 projectsAsk Digital Inc offers a comprehensive range of digital marketing services, including Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Pay-Per-Click Advertising, Content Marketing, and Social Media Marketing, among others. The reviews highlight their expertise in improving website ranking and online visibility. Clients commend their professionalism, deep understanding of business goals, and impressive project management, emphasizing their ability to deliver significant improvements in website traffic and conversions.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ventura, CA
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15% Search Engine Optimization15% Event Marketing15% Graphic Design +4 services15% Social Media Marketing15% Video Production15% Web Design10% Pay Per ClickSee all 4 projectsVonazon is a full-service marketing and advertising agency that offers web design, communications, email campaigns, and more. Reviews depict a mixed picture: one client praised their exceptional customer service and successful technical integration, while another criticized their lack of strategic deliverables and ineffective project management. Approximately 50% of the reviews highlighted positive experiences, particularly in customer service, whereas the other 50% noted significant shortcomings in meeting business objectives and managing projects efficiently.
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The feedback regarding Vonazon's timeliness is overwhelmingly positive. Clients noted that all deliverables were completed on time, with some aspects delivered faster than expected. One client specifically highlighted that Vonazon kept them informed at every step of the project, reinforcing their commitment to timely communication. Overall, the sentiment reflects a strong appreciation for Vonazon's punctuality and responsiveness, contributing to a smooth project execution.-
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Vonazon has demonstrated expertise across various industries, particularly in media and corporate communications. Feedback highlights their strengths in customer service and technical project management, particularly in migration projects like Salesforce to HubSpot. However, in other sectors, concerns regarding project oversight and strategic deliverables have been noted. Overall sentiment indicates that while they excel in customer support and design, potential clients in the media industry may find them more suitable, while those in corporate communications should proceed with caution.
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Client feedback regarding Vonazon's cost and value for money reflects a mixed sentiment. One client reported a significant investment of $125,000 but experienced disappointing results, noting that despite high expenditures, the strategic return was minimal, leading to a negative impact on their business. Conversely, another client praised Vonazon for their exceptional customer service and timely delivery, indicating good value for their project. Overall, potential buyers are advised to start with smaller projects to assess performance before committing to larger investments.Was this helpful?
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Stamford, CT
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30% Search Engine Optimization50% Web Design10% Content Marketing +1 service10% Pay Per ClickMillermore Digital Marketing, a web design company, was launched in 2013. The small team focuses on Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Stuart, FL
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30% Search Engine Optimization20% Social Media Marketing20% Web Design +2 services20% Web Development10% Pay Per ClickTatem Web Design LLC. Is a SEO company. Established in 2000, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Essendon, Australia
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Social Media Marketing25% Video Production +2 services15% Pay Per Click10% Digital StrategyVideo Outcomes is a social media marketing firm. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and the agency is headquartered in Essendon, Australia.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Cardiff, Wales
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Ecommerce Marketing15% Content Marketing +3 services15% Digital Strategy15% Pay Per Click15% Social Media MarketingStation Rd Marketing is a SEO agency. Located in Cardiff, Wales, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Ecommerce Marketing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Kolkata, India
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25% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Web Design +4 services10% Content Marketing10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Development5% Graphic DesignSTRATEGY & ROI is a SEO agency. They are headquartered in Kolkata, India. Their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
Read more$129 Best for startups & small businesses $249 Best for growing businesses $399 Best for established businessesView PackagesSEO Package
Improve your Google rankings and generate more leads with our SEO package. We provide keyword research, on-page SEO, technical optimization, link building, and monthly reporting to drive long-term growth.Was this helpful?
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Marketing Strategy +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingSimplicity Marketing is a Marketing Strategy company. They focus on Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing and are located in Wichita, Kansas.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Jaipur, India
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10% Search Engine Optimization40% Pay Per Click40% Social Media Marketing +1 service10% Digital StrategyFounded in 2020, Bharat Mohta is a social media marketing firm. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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10% Search Engine Optimization35% Web Design20% Pay Per Click +4 services10% Conversion Optimization10% Social Media Marketing10% UX/UI Design5% Digital StrategySee all 1 projectsDesign Flow Agency provides web development, UI/UX design, and community platform creation services. Reviews highlight the agency’s keen understanding of client needs, strategic recommendations, and excellent project management. Clients consistently praise their attention to detail and timely delivery, making Design Flow Agency a reliable partner for complex web projects.
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Branding20% Marketing Strategy +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingDigitized Verse is a Karachi, Pakistan-based branding firm. Founded in 2024, the team focuses on Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Content Marketing20% Web Design +2 services20% Web Development10% Pay Per ClickSOLV™ Interactive Agency is a Content Marketing company. The team focuses on Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and is based in Katowice, Poland.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Bixby, OK
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30% Search Engine Optimization30% Content Marketing20% Pay Per Click +2 services10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentEye Tea Studio, a Content Marketing company, is in Bixby, Oklahoma. They offer Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Luzern, Switzerland
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20% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click25% Social Media Marketing +4 services10% Branding10% Content Marketing5% Graphic Design5% Web DesignSee all 1 projectsWelcome to The Zone Media – Performance Marketing Experts At The Zone Media, performance marketing isn’t just what we do – it’s what we excel at. Based in Switzerland, we’re a dynamic
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Athina, Greece
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15% Search Engine Optimization15% BI & Big Data Consulting & SI15% Business Consulting +4 services15% Conversion Optimization15% Marketing Strategy15% Pay Per Click10% AdvertisingDatafunc is a Marketing Strategy company. In Athina, Greece, the company provides Marketing Strategy and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999New York, NY
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% Logo10% Branding +6 services10% Content Marketing10% Mobile App Development10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Production10% Web DesignLogo company DesignKix was established in 2019. The team offers Logo and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Boulogne-Billancourt, France
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click15% Content Marketing +4 services15% Social Media Marketing15% Video Production10% Web Design5% Content Writing ServicesThe Eskimoz Agency is a SEO company. They are based in Boulogne-Billancourt, France and Madrid, Spain and have midsize team. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Clever, MO
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% AI Development20% Email Marketing +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingOzark Seo is a social media marketing company. They were launched in 2024, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Mississauga, Canada
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Social Media Marketing20% Digital Strategy +3 services10% Content Marketing10% Email Marketing10% Pay Per ClickSee all 1 projectsDigital Byteteck provides digital marketing and software development services, focusing on enhancing online presence through platforms like Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook. Clients commend the company's responsiveness, effective communication, and ability to deliver significant outcomes, such as increasing candidate databases and fulfilling labor demands efficiently. Digital Byteteck is recognized for its reasonable costs and proactive approach to client needs.
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Business Consulting20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DesignEstablished in 2023, Homebridge is a social media marketing agency. The firm provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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35% Search Engine Optimization20% Social Media Marketing15% UX/UI Design +3 services15% Web Design10% Pay Per Click5% Conversion OptimizationJustFind Media is a SEO agency. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing and are headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Ahmedabad, India.
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Sialkot, Pakistan
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20% Search Engine Optimization45% Advertising30% Pay Per Click +1 service5% Conversion OptimizationCaptens is an Advertising company founded in 2022. The firm offers Advertising and Pay Per Click, and is small.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Herlev, Denmark
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Branding20% Content Writing Services +2 services20% Graphic Design20% Pay Per ClickNordic Craft Media is a small branding firm. They specialize in Branding and Search Engine Optimization and were founded in 2024.
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30% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click25% Social Media Marketing +2 services10% Content Marketing10% Content Writing ServicesCammyr is a SEO agency founded in 2021. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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20% Search Engine Optimization35% Pay Per Click25% Performance Marketing +1 service20% AdvertisingBek is a pay per click agency. They were launched in 2023, and their services include Pay Per Click and Performance Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Barcelona, Spain
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20% Search Engine Optimization35% Pay Per Click25% Web Design +1 service20% Social Media MarketingVandelay Digital Marketing Agency is a PPC company established in 2020. The firm focuses on Pay Per Click and Web Design, and is small.
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$10,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Memphis, TN
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Branding10% Cloud Consulting & SI +7 services10% Content Marketing10% Custom Software Development10% Cybersecurity10% IT Strategy Consulting10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DesignSee all 1 projectsAEGIIZ TECHNOLOGIES offers web design, development, and digital marketing services. Across their reviews, clients commend the company's professional team, dedication, and commitment to delivering quality work on time. AEGIIZ TECHNOLOGIES is recognized for its good value for cost, impressive infrastructure, and alignment with client values.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Fenton, MI
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40% Search Engine Optimization10% Content Marketing10% Conversion Optimization +4 services10% Email Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DesignGrafted-IN LLC is a SEO company. Founded in 2014, their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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30% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Web Design +2 services15% Social Media Marketing15% UX/UI DesignArkon Web Solutions is a Kolkata, India-based SEO agency. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerPrague, Czech Republic
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75% Search Engine Optimization10% Content Marketing10% Pay Per Click +1 service5% Ecommerce MarketingAdam Vala is a Prague, Czech Republic-based SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% AI Development10% Custom Software Development +7 services10% DevOps Managed Services10% E-Commerce Development10% Mobile App Development10% Pay Per Click10% UX/UI Design10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentSEO company Codiea is based in Bahawalpur, Pakistan. Established in 2019, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Yerevan, Armenia
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Conversion Optimization20% Mobile & App Marketing +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingWMDRAM is a Conversion Optimization company located in Yerevan, Armenia. They specialize in Conversion Optimization and Mobile & App Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Invercargill, New Zealand
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20% Search Engine Optimization15% Custom Software Development15% Graphic Design +5 services10% E-Commerce Development10% Low/No Code Development10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DesignNaked Creative is a SEO services firm launched in 2003. The firm provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design, and is small.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Poznań, Poland
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15% Search Engine Optimization15% IT Strategy Consulting15% Pay Per Click +5 services15% UX/UI Design10% Custom Software Development10% E-Commerce Development10% Mobile App Development10% Web DevelopmentIn Poznań, Poland, Grupa Improve is a SEO company. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were launched in 2013.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Noida, India
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40% Search Engine Optimization15% Web Design15% Web Development +3 services10% Conversion Optimization10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media MarketingIS Global Web, a SEO services firm, was established in 2009. In Noida, India and India, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Nashville, TN
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click20% Web Design +3 services10% Advertising10% Media Planning & Buying10% Video ProductionWhitehardt is a Nashville, Tennessee-based pay per click company. They provide Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Baar, Switzerland
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20% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click15% Mobile & App Marketing +3 services15% Social Media Marketing10% Digital Strategy10% Marketing StrategyOnline Marketing AG is a pay per click company. The small Baar, Switzerland-based team provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization. The firm was founded in 2010.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJ
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Costa Mesa, CA
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Copley, OH
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Marion, IL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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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+Undisclosed50 - 249Colorado Springs, CO
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Bel Air, MD
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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+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249San Antonio, TX
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$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+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Boca Raton, FL
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39.5/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
60% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Other -
$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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38.6/40.020/20 Reviews9/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
70% Search Engine Optimization10% Pay Per Click20% Other -
$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999
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38.6/40.019/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
25% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click50% 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+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Odesa, Ukraine
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38.3/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
60% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click10% Other -
$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Pearland, TX
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38.3/40.020/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
35% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click45% Other -
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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38.1/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
70% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click5% Other -
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Lehi, UT
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38.1/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
75% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click -
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Odesa, Ukraine
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38.1/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
40% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click30% 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 -
$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+$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 -
$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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