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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 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.
17 of 18 reviews are 5 stars10 new reviews for Search Engine Optimization services$10,000 – $49,000 avg. project costRead 18 Recent ReviewsReviewed 18 times in the past 6 months
Recent reviews of SmartSites indicate a strong overall sentiment, highlighting their responsive communication and effective project management. Clients praised specific team members, such as Drew and Chris, for their proactive support and tailored strategies, resulting in measurable improvements in online presence and sales. Notably, one client noted a remarkable increase in website traffic, while another emphasized the company's adaptability to client goals. Overall, SmartSites is recognized for its professionalism and commitment to delivering results, with minimal areas for improvement mentioned.Was this helpful?
119 of 135 Search Engine Optimization reviews are 5 stars11 new reviews for Search Engine Optimization in past 6 months$50,000 – $199,999 avg. project costRead 135 ReviewsSearch Engine Optimization PROJECT HIGHLIGHT
SEO & Web Dev for Hospitality & Architectural Design Firm
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 exhibits strong expertise across various industries, including Hospitality, Financial Services, Manufacturing, Retail, and eCommerce. Clients consistently praise their project management, responsiveness, and ability to drive measurable results such as increased traffic, lead generation, and sales. Positive feedback highlights their strategic approach to PPC and SEO, with notable improvement in ROAS and organic search rankings. Overall, SmartSites is seen as a reliable partner, particularly effective in digital marketing and online advertising, making them a strong fit for businesses seeking growth in these sectors.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Randburg, South Africa
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Digital Strategy20% Media Planning & Buying +3 services20% Pay Per Click10% Graphic Design10% Web DesignAdclick Africa is a Digital Strategy company. The small Randburg, South Africa-based team provides Digital Strategy and Media Planning & Buying. The firm was established in 2012.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Montréal, Canada
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Affiliate Marketing20% Digital Strategy +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingKPI Digital Solutions is a Digital Strategy company. They offer Digital Strategy and Affiliate Marketing and were founded in 1988. The firm is located in Montréal, Canada and Toronto, Canada.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Lutz, FL
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20% Search Engine Optimization30% Web Design20% Pay Per Click +3 services10% Application Testing10% Content Marketing10% Social Media MarketingSmall web design agency Click Laboratory, is headquartered in Lutz, Florida. Their services include Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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20% Search Engine Optimization30% Business Consulting30% Social Media Marketing +1 service20% Pay Per ClickPowerSites is a Business Consulting company established in 2009. Their team provides Business Consulting and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Manchester, England
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Conversion Optimization +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingReturn.co is a Content Marketing company located in Manchester, England. Launched in 2008, the team specializes in Content Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Southport, Australia
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Web Design +6 services10% Digital Strategy10% Social Media Marketing5% Content Marketing5% Email Marketing5% Logo5% UX/UI DesignPPC agency e-CBD is headquartered in Southport, Australia. The team provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Chattanooga, TN
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20% Search Engine Optimization30% Advertising20% Marketing Strategy +2 services20% Pay Per Click10% Web DesignCrash Creative is a Chattanooga, Tennessee-based Advertising company. Founded in 2010, the team focuses on Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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25% Search Engine Optimization40% E-Commerce Development15% Conversion Optimization +2 services15% Pay Per Click5% Social Media MarketingBluetech is a small e-commerce development company located in Indore, India. The team focuses on E-Commerce Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Bruxelles, Belgium
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25% Search Engine Optimization35% Social Media Marketing15% Digital Strategy +3 services15% Pay Per Click5% AR/VR Development5% E-Commerce DevelopmentSocial.Lab is a small social media marketing agency launched in 2010. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Duluth, MN
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Logo20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentFaster Solutions is a Logo company located in Duluth, Minnesota. They provide Logo and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Jamestown, RI
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Digital Strategy20% Pay Per Click +3 services20% Social Media Marketing10% Graphic Design10% Video ProductionLaunched in 2017, Zhivago Partners is a small Digital Strategy company. Their team offers Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Indianapolis, IN
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Marketing Strategy20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DesignSmall Marketing Strategy company HighMark SEO Digital, is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Cambridge, MA
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Email Marketing +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingFire&Spark, a Content Marketing company, was established in 2008. The agency specializes in Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Glen Ridge, NJ
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Advertising20% Pay Per Click +3 services20% Web Design10% Content Marketing10% Marketing StrategyAdvertising company David Taylor Digital LLC was established in 2007. The team offers Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49New Delhi, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +3 services15% E-Commerce Development15% Web Development10% Mobile App DevelopmentBonwic Technologies is a PPC agency. They are based in New Delhi, India and have small team. Their team provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49City Beach, Australia
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% E-Commerce Development20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentSlinky Web Design is an e-commerce development company founded in 1998. Located in West Perth, Australia, the team specializes in E-Commerce Development and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Manasquan, NJ
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +3 services20% Web Development10% Graphic Design10% Web DesignLaunched in 2009, Wingman Planning is a PPC agency. Their team focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Noida, India
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30% Search Engine Optimization10% Affiliate Marketing10% Branding +5 services10% Conversion Optimization10% Digital Strategy10% Email Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media MarketingSEO company DigitalAkki was established in 2015. The company offers Search Engine Optimization and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Pune, India
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30% Search Engine Optimization20% Social Media Marketing10% Content Marketing +4 services10% Digital Strategy10% Email Marketing10% Other Digital Marketing10% Pay Per ClickEstablished in 2016, Movinnza is a small SEO company in Pune, India. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click10% Branding +6 services10% Content Marketing10% Conversion Optimization10% Digital Strategy10% Social Media Marketing5% Email Marketing5% Mobile & App MarketingPeddleWeb, a pay per click company, was founded in 2020. They specializes in Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Poznań, Poland
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Digital Strategy +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingMaxROY.agency is a small Content Marketing company. Founded in 2008, the team specializes in Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Wakefield , England
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Mobile App Development20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentIdentify Digital is an app development company established in 2012. The small team focuses on Mobile App Development and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Agios Dimitrios, Greece
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20% Search Engine Optimization30% Digital Strategy20% Pay Per Click +3 services20% Social Media Marketing5% Content Marketing5% Conversion OptimizationGIM | Greek Internet Marketing is a Digital Strategy company launched in 2009. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Utrecht, Netherlands
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click10% Advertising +5 services10% Content Marketing10% Digital Strategy10% Marketing Strategy10% Media Planning & Buying10% Social Media MarketingDigital Inside, a SEO services firm, was launched in 2017. The small team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Kolkata, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Advertising20% Digital Strategy +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingNational Institute of Planning Management(NIPM) is an Advertising company. Founded in 2011, the firm focuses on Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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20% Search Engine Optimization40% Web Development20% E-Commerce Development +1 service20% Pay Per ClickAlente is a web development company. Launched in 2009, the team specializes in Web Development and Search Engine Optimization. The firm is based in.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49São Paulo, Brazil
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Branding20% Content Marketing +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Web DevelopmentAgência Tupiniquim is a branding agency. Launched in 2012, the team specializes in Branding and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Branding20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DesignBranding firm Select Marketing is headquartered in Surfers Paradise, Australia. Established in 2009, the team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Redfern, Australia
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +3 services15% Advertising15% Content Marketing10% BrandingFounded in 2004, Pretty is a social media marketing company. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49St. Petersburg, FL
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Branding20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DesignFounded in 2017, Christian Marketing Experts is a branding agency. The team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Langley, Canada
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Accounting20% Business Consulting +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingSocial media marketing agency Fire Media Group is headquartered in Langley, Canada and Langley, Canada. They provide Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Diego, CA
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Email Marketing20% Graphic Design +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Public RelationsFounded in 2009, Mixte Marketing is a small PR agency. Their services include Public Relations and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Advertising20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% UX/UI DesignRAIN is an Advertising company. Based in Los Angeles, California, the firm was established in 2014. Their services include Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Perigny, France
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% UX/UI Design +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentMooood. Is a SEO services firm headquartered in Perigny, France. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Bengaluru, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Mobile App Development20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DevelopmentAngika technologies is a social media marketing company established in 2010. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Branding20% Content Marketing +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingThink SEO is a branding firm. Their team is headquartered in Stretford, England and specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Szczecin, Poland
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Digital Strategy20% Ecommerce Marketing +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Web DesignVirtual People is a Digital Strategy company. They are in Szczecin, Poland and have small team of experts. Their services include Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Digital Strategy20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Performance Marketing20% Social Media MarketingEstablished in 2010, Techdivine Creative Services, a small Digital Strategy company, is headquartered in Mumbai, India. Their team specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Digital Strategy20% Ecommerce Marketing +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingCreative Elements Consulting Inc., a Digital Strategy company, was launched in 2012. The company specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Bundoora, Australia
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% CRM Consulting and SI20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DesignMarketing Lab, a social media marketing agency, focus on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. They were launched in 2013.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Mobile App Development20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentFifty2one Ltd is a SEO company. In Clitheroe, England, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49València, Spain
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% E-Commerce Development20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DesignIdital is a social media marketing agency headquartered in València, Spain. Established in 2013, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Zvolen, Slovakia
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15% Search Engine Optimization30% Digital Strategy25% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Web Development10% Social Media MarketingInvelity is a Digital Strategy company. Their small team is in Zvolen, Slovakia and Bratislava, Slovakia. Their services include Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancerDhaka, Bangladesh
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40% Search Engine Optimization20% Conversion Optimization20% Pay Per Click +1 service20% Social Media MarketingAnvika IT Solutions is a Dhaka, Bangladesh-based SEO agency. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49New Delhi, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Video ProductionIn New Delhi, India, MLabs Digital is a small social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% E-Commerce Development20% Pay Per Click +3 services20% Social Media Marketing10% Low/No Code Development10% Web DevelopmentSee all 1 projectsBlooms Web specializes in ecommerce store development, including website redesign, product addition, SEO optimization, and integration of payment and shipping methods. The overall feedback highlights their good project management, timely delivery, and dedicated customer support. However, there is a suggestion to improve their process efficiency and adoption of the latest technology tools.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9London, England
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25% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click15% Content Marketing +3 services15% Video Production15% Web Design10% Social Media MarketingAnymedia agency is a small SEO services firm established in 2019. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Santa Clara, CA
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% E-Commerce Development20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentSee all 1 projectsAt Davincci Tactics, we understand the importance of having a seamless online store that attracts and retains customers. Our top-notch e-commerce solutions are designed to help you reach your
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Jagti, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Branding20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentSee all 1 projectsSkymetric Consulting LLP provides digital marketing services, specializing in targeted media planning and audience engagement strategies. Reviews highlight their effective traffic generation, strategic planning, and commitment to delivering impressive results within budget. Clients commend Skymetric Consulting LLP for their original content and precise, manual research methodologies.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Pantheeramkavu, India
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15% Search Engine Optimization20% Web Development15% E-Commerce Development +4 services15% Pay Per Click15% Social Media Marketing10% Logo10% Mobile App DevelopmentDigitalbuddha Info Solutions LLP, a web development company, is based in Kannur, India and Pantheeramkavu, India. Launched in 2017, the team provides Web Development and Social Media Marketing.
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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.
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