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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJServices provided
See all 352 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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Established in 2021, Digital Media Point is a small Lahore, Pakistan-based SEO services firm. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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SGNIT is a SEO agency. Their team is located in Kasauli, India. The company specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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Minabocks, an Advertising company, was established in 2022. The agency focuses on Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Xprez Marketing, a SEO company, offer Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click. They were founded in 2023.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Port St. Lucie, FL
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Founded in 2021, EMC Marketing Service is a small Port St. Lucie, Florida-based SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Leeds, England
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Marketing Optimised is a SEO company. The Leeds, England-based company was launched in 2020. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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EVoke Digital is a small Content Marketing company headquartered in Gaborone, Botswana. Their services include Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Lancaster, SC
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Charlotte Content Marketing, a Content Marketing company, offer Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. They were founded in 2010.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Islamabad, Pakistan
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Marketist is a SEO services firm. The Islamabad, Pakistan-based team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Mindful Conversion, a Conversion Optimization company, was launched in 2023. Based in Seattle, Washington, the team focuses on Conversion Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Searchlab - AI Marketing Agency is a social media marketing firm. They were founded in 2019 and focus on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Singapore, Singapore
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Established in 2020, Tofu Digital Pte Ltd is a small Digital Strategy company. Their team provides Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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MarkNex is a social media marketing company in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. They offer Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Alexandria, Australia
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Crescospec is a SEO company launched in 2018. The agency specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click, and is small.
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Emc Marketing e.U. Is a social media marketing agency launched in 2023. The company provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing, and is small.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Cavan, Ireland
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First Page Ireland is a small Cavan, Ireland-based SEO company. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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The Rich Web, a SEO agency, was founded in 2017. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and cloud consulting & SI.
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Social media marketing company Digital Dipali Parmar is located in Mumbai, India and Mumbai, India. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Local Pro 1 is a Content Marketing company. They offer Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were founded in 2021. The company is based in Hyde Park, New York and Hyde Park, New York.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Montréal, Canada
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Nexunom is a social media marketing agency. They are in Montréal, Canada and have small team. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Finest Seo Agency is a small SEO company located in Kolkata, India. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9New Delhi, India
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Established in 2016, Digital Abbot Services is a small Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Batumi, Georgia
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Madloba Consult, an Advertising company, is based in Batumi, Georgia. They focus on Advertising and Marketing Strategy and were established in 2022.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Liverpool, England
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Herd Marketing is a social media marketing agency. The Liverpool, England-based firm focuses on Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Newtown, Australia
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Located in Newtown, Australia, Fletch Digital is a small social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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SEO company MARKETING DENTAL CLUB was founded in 2015. Located in Zaragoza, Spain, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9London, England
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Purer Digital Ltd is a small Digital Strategy company located in London, England. The team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Small social media marketing firm NiftyHMS - Healthcare Software, is headquartered in Ahmedabad, India. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Small SEO company LawTurbo, is in Costa Mesa, California. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Ahmedabad, India
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MedShouter is a small social media marketing company. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and were launched in 2024.
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Optisearch Web Studios is a SEO agency. Their small team is in Monrovia, California. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Cáceres, Spain
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Netbulb is a social media marketing company. Founded in 2015, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Okemos, MI
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Koshishindia is a social media marketing agency. Founded in 2012, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Established in 2016, Click Street is a SEO services firm. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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QualiConvert is a SEO agency. The London, England-based agency was founded in 2016. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Retail-Media, an Advertising company, was established in 2016. The small team offers Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Hürth, Germany
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Heads and Hands E-commerce Agency, a Content Marketing company, is located in Hürth, Germany. They provide Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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TopDogWeb is a SEO company. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy, and the company is in Bath, England.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Jaipur, India
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The Brand Chapter is a Jaipur, India-based SEO services firm. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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Hodgson Agency LLC, a branding company, is headquartered in Houston, Texas. Founded in 2005, the team offers Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Manchester, England
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List and Found is a small Digital Strategy company. Founded in 2021, the team focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Oradea, Romania
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See all 1 projectsVision Web offers web design, e-commerce development, SEO, mobile optimization, performance optimization, and analytics and reporting services. Client reviews highlight their meticulous attention to detail, timely project delivery, and transparent communication. Vision Web is praised for their efficient project management and comprehensive client training, leading to high-quality outcomes and client satisfaction.
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Usama Amjad Digital Marketer, a SEO company, is located in Karachi, Pakistan. Established in 2020, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9New Delhi, India
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Located in New Delhi, India, Digitalet.net is a small SEO services firm. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Grand Rapids, MI
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Launched in 2016, Simpler Site is a web design agency. The small team offers Web Design and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Valencia, Spain
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Founded in 2016, AgenciaSEO.eu | HRL Marketing y Comunicación, S.L. Is a small SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Wokingham, England
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Social media marketing agency MarrDigital was established in 2017. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and is based in Wokingham, England.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Kansas City, MO
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Advertising company Attane was launched in 1987. The team focuses on Advertising and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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WebEnliven Solutions, a SEO services firm, is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Indore, India. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Bengaluru, India
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Digital Marketing Edges is a Content Marketing company located in Bengaluru, India. They provide Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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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.