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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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SEO agency DMKT Performance is headquartered in Tweed Heads South, Australia. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Limedevelopment.pl is a SEO agency. In Niemcz, Poland, their small team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click. The company was established in 2021.
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Founded in 2021, CX Digital Agency is a media planning and buying company. Their team provides Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Ahmedabad, India
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Groot Marketing, a SEO company, was established in 2022. They provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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SEO Expert in Nepal is a branding company. The team is in Kathmandu, Nepal, and their services include Branding and Conversion Optimization.
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Social media marketing firm Digitalxle.com was founded in 2020. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Cardiff, Wales
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Established in 2024, Trades Grow is an Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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Rehla Digital Inc is a social media marketing company launched in 2021. The company focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Castelldefels, Spain
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Eximia Studio is a social media marketing agency established in 2020. The small team provides Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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Haystack SEO is a SEO services firm. The Gqeberha, South Africa-based team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Founded in 2025, Hometown Beat is a small social media marketing firm. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Growth Your Business is a social media marketing agency established in 2025. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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PractiSmart is a social media marketing firm. Founded in 2017, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Old Bridge, NJ
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Launched in 2023, Asna Marketing is a social media marketing firm. The firm provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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OneStopMaker Web Designs is a Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia-based SEO services firm. Launched in 2022, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Located in Delhi, India, Thydigital is a small social media marketing company. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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BOOM! Marketing Agency is a social media marketing agency. The company is based in Ottawa, Canada. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Iamsajad, a Marketing Strategy company, was launched in 2025. The company offers Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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Mental Health Ads, a Conversion Optimization company, was founded in 2025. They offers Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Peristeri, Greece
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Candor Agency is a social media marketing agency in Peristeri, Greece. They provide Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were established in 2024.
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SEOS MARKET, a small SEO company, is based in Kolkata, India. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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SEO services firm Hooks Tech was launched in 2025. The company focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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MidasClick Digital Marketing Agency is a small Winnipeg, Canada-based pay per click company. Their services include Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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EMac Media is a SEO company. The Lauderhill, Florida-based company was established in 2006. Their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr250 - 999Ephraim, UT
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Social media marketing firm Marketing Stealth was launched in 2019. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Noida, India
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Naira Infotech - Best Software Company In Noida is an application development firm. Launched in 2019, their team offers Mobile App Development and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Nalta Sharif, Bangladesh
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Zillion Ten Agency is a SEO company. Their small team of employees is in Nalta Sharif, Bangladesh and Nalta Sharif, Bangladesh. Their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Bandung, Indonesia
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Foremery is a Bandung, Indonesia-based Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Nairobi, Kenya
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Digilab Marketing Agency is a SEO company. Located in Nairobi, Kenya, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Huntington Park, CA
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SEO agency Digital is headquartered in Huntington Park, California. Founded in 2019, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerTallahassee, FL
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KB Studio, a SEO agency, was founded in 2008. The small team provides Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249St. Petersburg, FL
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Power Moves Digital Marketing, a social media marketing agency, was launched in 2017. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Noida, India
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See all 2 projectsWhite Bunnie offers comprehensive services including web development, SEO improvements, and digital marketing support, specifically enhancing online visibility and website ranking. Reviews highlight their effective project management and significant impact on website traffic and social media engagement, showcasing their expertise in search optimization and search engine marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Perth, Australia
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SEO services firm AdTuna is based in Perth, Australia. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Mumbai, India
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Webedesk SEO Services Pvt Ltd is a SEO agency. They are based in Mumbai, India and India and have small team of experts. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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GLOBAL WEB GURU DIGITAL SERVICES PVT. LTD. Is a Conversion Optimization company. Launched in 2019, the team focuses on Conversion Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Hyderabad, India
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Launched in 2020, Creative Whoop is a small Hyderabad, India-based Other Digital Marketing company. Their team focuses on Other Digital Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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Digital Marketing Help is a Digital Strategy company. The team specializes in Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization and is in Toronto, Canada.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Islamabad, Pakistan
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Web development company in Pakistan is a social media marketing agency in Islamabad, Pakistan. Launched in 2017, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Noida, India
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Go Vosco is a social media marketing agency launched in 2022. The company offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Chandigarh, India
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See all 1 projectsLoud Speaker offers comprehensive SEO services to enhance online visibility and website ranking. Clients have praised their ability to deliver significant improvements in search optimization, leading to higher traffic and business growth. The overall feedback highlights their satisfactory project management and effective communication, though a suggestion for more frequent reporting was noted.
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Established in 2011, Aginto - A Digital Agency is a SEO services firm. The agency provides Search Engine Optimization and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Sydney, Australia
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Cornerstone Digital is a SEO company launched in 2002. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and is based in Sydney, Australia.
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Bemunchie Online, a web design agency, was established in 2016. The team specializes in Web Design and Search Engine Optimization and is in Coventry, England.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Manchester, England
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Established in 2013, Made By Factory is a pay per click company. Their team specializes in Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Broadview Heights, OH
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Founded in 1997, Online Marketing Coach is a SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Rander is a Brasília, Brazil-based SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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Marketing Natives - Online Marketing Agentur is a Frankfurt am Main, Germany-based SEO services firm. Launched in 2022, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Marketing Strategy.
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Launched in 2016, Growthlabs B2B Marketing Agency is a pay per click company. The small team focuses on Pay Per Click and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249San Jose, CA
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App Wave INC is a web development firm. Founded in 2020, the team specializes in Web Development and Mobile App Development. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California.
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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.