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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 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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Client feedback highlights SmartSites' unique expertise in digital marketing, with numerous clients praising their deep understanding of business goals and innovative strategies. One client noted their team treated them as a priority and consistently exceeded expectations, while another emphasized SmartSites' superior expertise compared to previous agencies. Overall sentiment is highly positive, with clients appreciating the proactive communication and tailored solutions that align with their specific needs.-
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5.0 Aug 20, 2024The most impressive aspect of working with SmartSites has been their ability to understand our business truly. We have a unique business model with a very niche clientele, and in the past, we've struggled to outsource projects like this due to the specialized nature of our work. However, SmartSites took the time to thoroughly research and grasp the intricacies of our business.
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SEO, PPC, Content Creation & Mgmt for Speech Therapy Company
5.0 May 8, 2024Smartsites are a huge improvement over our previous SEO agency. They have considerably more expertise than the vendor we were using previously.
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SEO & PPC Services for E-Commerce Company
5.0 Dec 15, 2023They provide clear communications that make things simple to understand. Consistent communication, reports and guidance based on their expertise. I went through 3 other marketing companies before finding my team here and we have increased our net revenue by almost 25% since partnering with SmartSites.
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SEO, PPC & SMM for ATV Repair Shop
5.0 Dec 9, 2023Great depth of resources when needed from technical, design, copy, analytics, etc. They're extremely knowledgeable in their areas of expertise. Organized and professional.
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PPC Management for Sustainable Apparel Company
5.0 Apr 4, 2023They are total problem solvers and always quick to respond to our questions with thoughtful answers and unique perspectives. I would certainly recommend SmartSites based on our experience with this duo!
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click25% Social Media Marketing +1 service25% Web DevelopmentPhrase Crew is a PPC company. Based in Miami, Florida, the agency was founded in 2009. Their team focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Patna, India
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Email Marketing25% Pay Per Click +1 service25% Social Media MarketingTrendyourway is an Email Marketing company located in Patna, India. Founded in 2016, the team offers Email Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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40% Search Engine Optimization20% Social Media Marketing20% Web Development +3 services10% Pay Per Click5% Logo5% Mobile App DevelopmentHeadquartered in Jaipur, India, All Rounder Babaji is a SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Tacoma, WA
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Digital Strategy25% Pay Per Click +1 service25% Social Media MarketingROI Firm is a Digital Strategy company. Their small team is in Tacoma, Washington and provides Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click. The firm was established in 1997.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Noida, India
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click15% E-Commerce Development +3 services15% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentE2webservices is a Noida, India-based pay per click company. Launched in 2005, the team focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Jacksonville, FL
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click25% Web Design +2 services15% Digital Strategy10% Social Media MarketingKris Chislett Design is a SEO services firm launched in 2007. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and is based in Jacksonville, Florida.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Indore, India
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30% Search Engine Optimization30% Social Media Marketing20% Pay Per Click +1 service20% Web DevelopmentDigital Agency 247, a SEO company, is headquartered in Indore, India. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49New Delhi, India
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click25% Social Media Marketing +7 services10% Web Design5% Content Marketing5% E-Commerce Development2% UX/UI Design1% Digital Strategy1% Graphic Design1% Other Digital MarketingPay per click company Hitrotech is in New Delhi, India. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Temperley, Argentina
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30% Search Engine Optimization25% Digital Strategy20% Pay Per Click +5 services15% Conversion Optimization5% Email Marketing3% Web Design1% Affiliate Marketing1% Other Digital MarketingPV Marketing Digital | Agencia SEO & SEM is a SEO services firm launched in 2009. Based in Temperley, Argentina, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Bah, India
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30% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +3 services10% Content Marketing10% Digital Strategy10% Email MarketingHP Digital Marketing Hub is a small SEO company in Bah, India. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Faisalabad, Pakistan
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% E-Commerce Development25% Pay Per Click +1 service25% Web DevelopmentMSG IT Solutions is an e-commerce development firm. The Faisalabad, Pakistan-based company was founded in 2016. Their team focuses on E-Commerce Development and Pay Per Click.
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click20% Ecommerce Marketing +7 services10% Web Development5% Content Marketing5% Web Design4% Custom Software Development2% API Development2% Conversion Optimization2% Social Media MarketingIn Boulder, Colorado and Boulder, Colorado, Fecto Digital LLC is a SEO services firm. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were launched in 2017.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bhubaneswar, India
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Content Marketing25% Pay Per Click +1 service25% Social Media MarketingIdeal SEO Hub is a Content Marketing company founded in 2005. Their team specializes in Content Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Ludhiana, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click10% Content Marketing +4 services10% Conversion Optimization10% Digital Strategy10% Email Marketing10% Other Digital MarketingWebline Nexgen Services Pvt Ltd is a pay per click agency. Their small team of employees is headquartered in Ludhiana, India. Their team offers Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Islamabad, Pakistan
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Content Marketing25% Mobile & App Marketing +1 service25% Pay Per ClickContent Marketing company Pixolation was established in 2018. The agency provides Content Marketing and Mobile & App Marketing, and is small.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Clearwater, FL
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20% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click25% Web Design +2 services15% Conversion Optimization10% Social Media MarketingEden Ads is a pay per click company. The small Clearwater, Florida-based team provides Pay Per Click and Web Design. The agency was launched in 2020.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Kozhikode, India
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click25% Social Media Marketing +12 services14% Graphic Design1% Content Marketing1% Conversion Optimization1% Digital Strategy1% Email Marketing1% Logo1% Mobile & App Marketing1% Packaging Design1% Print Design1% Product Design1% UX/UI Design1% Web DesignMirakki designs, a social media marketing agency, is headquartered in Kozhikode, India. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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30% Search Engine Optimization20% Other Digital Marketing20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing10% Digital StrategySEO agency Searchaholiks offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing. They were launched in 2020.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Wolverhampton, England
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30% Search Engine Optimization30% Web Design20% Pay Per Click +2 services10% Digital Strategy10% Social Media MarketingConverrt Ltd is a Wolverhampton, England-based SEO services firm. Established in 2021, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Dhaka, Bangladesh
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40% Search Engine Optimization30% Social Media Marketing10% Graphic Design +2 services10% Pay Per Click10% Web DesignSEO agency InDisPro - Digital Agency focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing. They are in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Hyderabad, India
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click20% Graphic Design +2 services15% Social Media Marketing15% UX/UI DesignAptsol4u, a SEO company, was founded in 2021. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and is headquartered in Hyderabad, India.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Croydon, England
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Other Digital Marketing25% Pay Per Click +1 service25% Social Media MarketingDealer Buzz is a social media marketing company. Their small team is located in Croydon, England. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Bhubaneswar, India
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Digital Strategy25% Pay Per Click +1 service25% Social Media MarketingMB Infosoft, a Digital Strategy company, was launched in 2019. They provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Kharkiv, Ukraine
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10% Search Engine Optimization40% Pay Per Click25% Social Media Marketing +2 services20% Other Digital Marketing5% Web DevelopmentBlack White Team is a PPC agency located in Kharkiv, Ukraine. Their services include Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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30% Search Engine Optimization20% Other Digital Marketing20% Pay Per Click +3 services10% Advertising10% Market Research10% Social Media MarketingAds sparks is a SEO company based in new york, New York. Launched in 2018, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Content Marketing25% Pay Per Click +1 service25% Social Media MarketingDigital Wires is a small Noida, India-based social media marketing firm. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Bogotá, Colombia
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40% Search Engine Optimization40% Web Development10% Pay Per Click +2 services5% Advertising5% Digital StrategyAgencia DATASEO is a SEO company. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Development and is in Bogotá, Colombia.
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Digital Strategy25% Pay Per Click +1 service25% Social Media MarketingZeroTo1 is a Digital Strategy company. Founded in 2020, the team offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Gurugram, India
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35% Search Engine Optimization15% Pay Per Click10% Branding +4 services10% Content Marketing10% Digital Strategy10% Public Relations10% Social Media Marketing4 Doctor Marketing Agency, a SEO agency, is based in Gurugram, India. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were launched in 2009.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Advertising25% Ecommerce Marketing +1 service25% Pay Per ClickIn Austin, Texas, Uprisox LLC is an Advertising company. Founded in 2021, the team focuses on Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Kolkata, India
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Cloud Consulting & SI25% Pay Per Click +1 service25% Web DevelopmentSEO Craft India is a SEO company. Established in 2020, their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Stretford, England
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40% Search Engine Optimization50% Ecommerce Marketing10% Pay Per ClickMy Team Limited is a Stretford, England-based Ecommerce Marketing company. They specialize in Ecommerce Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Kolkata, India
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30% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +4 services15% Content Marketing5% Digital Strategy5% Other Digital Marketing5% Video MarketingAll About Digital | Best Digital Marketing Agency in Kolkata, a SEO services firm, was founded in 2021. The small team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Nijmegen, Netherlands
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Conversion Optimization25% Pay Per Click +2 services15% Advertising10% Digital StrategyConversion Optimization company newskyagency is headquartered in Nijmegen, Netherlands. The team offers Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Noida, India
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Mobile App Development25% Pay Per Click +1 service25% Web DevelopmentMarketing Edges, a SEO company, was launched in 2017. The firm specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click, and is small.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Dhaka, Bangladesh
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Content Marketing25% Pay Per Click +2 services15% Web Design10% Low/No Code DevelopmentCode Babbage is a Content Marketing company. Established in 2021, the agency is based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Their team focuses on Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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10% Search Engine Optimization40% Pay Per Click30% Advertising +2 services10% Conversion Optimization10% Digital StrategyLaunched in 2019, IZY Digital is a small California-based PPC company. Their team focuses on Pay Per Click and Advertising.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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30% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +2 services15% Content Marketing15% Web DesignSEO agency Digi Aesthetics is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 2007, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Graphic Design25% Other Digital Marketing +1 service25% Pay Per ClickLaunched in 2022, AmazeTech is a small New York, New York-based SEO agency. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Singapore, Singapore
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click25% Social Media Marketing +4 services10% Web Design5% Content Marketing5% UX/UI Design5% Video ProductionMavendoer is a social media marketing firm headquartered in Singapore, Singapore and Bengaluru, India. Founded in 2018, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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35% Search Engine Optimization20% E-Commerce Development15% Branding +2 services15% Marketing Strategy15% Pay Per ClickEleverze is a SEO agency. The Sheridan, Wyoming-based company focuses on Search Engine Optimization and E-Commerce Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Singapore
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Conversion Optimization25% Pay Per Click +1 service25% Social Media MarketingAvitron Marke Pte Ltd is a small social media marketing firm headquartered in Singapore and Singapore. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Advertising25% Marketing Strategy +1 service25% Pay Per ClickAdvertising company AMZ Genesis was launched in 2016. The team focuses on Advertising and Marketing Strategy and is based in London, England.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Gurugram, India
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click20% Ecommerce Marketing +2 services20% Social Media Marketing10% Web DesignSEO services firm ADGROW 360 was established in 2024. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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40% Search Engine Optimization30% Web Development20% Social Media Marketing +1 service10% Pay Per ClickSeo Company in Texas - SEO Experts in Texas, a SEO agency, is headquartered in Richmond, Texas. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Jaipur, India
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click25% Social Media Marketing +1 service25% Web DevelopmentJC Tech Hub Digital Marketing Company is a social media marketing agency located in Jaipur, India. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click15% UX/UI Design +3 services15% Web Design10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DevelopmentFounded in 2021, Webplur Technology, a small SEO services firm, is headquartered in Faridabad, India and Faridabad, India. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click25% Social Media Marketing +1 service25% Web DesignEstablished in 2023, PouchCare is a social media marketing firm. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and is headquartered in.
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click20% Ecommerce Marketing +2 services20% Social Media Marketing10% Content MarketingClick Mentality is a Denver, Colorado-based SEO company. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were launched in 2017.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Kfar Warburg, Israel
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click25% Web Design +1 service25% Web DevelopmentValue First Media is a SEO agency. Their small team is based in Greater Noida, India and Kfar Warburg, Israel. Their services include 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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75% Search Engine Optimization10% 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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