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See all 353 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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AVO Engineering is a Digital Strategy company. They are headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Their team focuses on Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Uxbridge, England
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Fux Marketing, an Email Marketing company, was founded in 2022. The company provides Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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Flush.™ is a SEO company located in Santa Monica, California. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Savage Creative Solutions is a SEO agency. Launched in 2015, the firm provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9London, England
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The White Rabbit Digital is a branding agency headquartered in London, England. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Craft Metrics is a SEO services firm. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Video Production, and the agency is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California.
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Adept Ascension is a SEO company. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Web Design and were launched in 2023.
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Pressure Washing SEO, a Conversion Optimization company, was founded in 2023. The firm offers Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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White Label It Consultant, a SEO services firm, was founded in 2023. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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JPC LeadGen is a PR agency launched in 2023. The company provides Public Relations and Search Engine Optimization.
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Wasatch SEO is a small Sandy, Utah-based social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Content Marketing company Skyfire Avenue is located in Stockholm, Sweden. The team offers Content Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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Marketinglu, a social media marketing company, was founded in 2020. The company specializes in Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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Inspo LLC is a social media marketing company. The company is based in Waco, Texas. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Still Productions is a Pune, India-based social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Sinaia, Romania
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DigiWise.Ro is a web development company. In Sinaia, Romania, the firm offers Web Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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Rising Sun SEO is a social media marketing firm established in 2023. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Web Climbers SEO is a SEO services firm. The Santa Monica, California-based firm focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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XO IT is a SEO services firm in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were established in 2021.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Lahore, Pakistan
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In Lahore, Pakistan, Versatile Analytix is a SEO services firm. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Homewood, AL
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Social media marketing agency Bellbird SEO is in Homewood, Alabama. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Triton Marketing, SL is a SEO company in Torremolinos, Spain and Great Sankey, England. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were established in 2023.
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Rise Marketing is a Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based Conversion Optimization company. They specialize in Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization.
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Digitalni Puls is a SEO company. Launched in 2022, the firm is in. Their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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Hanekcud, a SEO company, is located in Jelgava, Latvia. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Scale and Sword Advertising is a SEO services firm. Their team is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware and offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Webtechie, a web development firm, was launched in 2022. The team specializes in Web Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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Small SEO services firm AI Dental Edge, is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Brattleboro, VT
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Winterland Marketing, a SEO services firm, was launched in 2021. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Gole Digital Marketing Agency, a social media marketing company, is headquartered in Tysons, Virginia. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Blue Sky Advertisement LLC is a Digital Strategy company. Their small team of employees is located in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their team specializes in Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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Totes Digital is a SEO company established in 2021. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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Cliffside Marketing is an Idaho Falls, Idaho-based SEO services firm. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Tinters Ranking Service is a SEO agency. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and is based in Sydney, Australia.
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Sparkstone Marketing is a web design company. Their small team is in Toronto, Canada. Their services include Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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Tower Digital Systems is a SEO agency. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design, and the agency is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois and Schaumburg, Illinois.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Tel Aviv, Israel
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Sol Media, a Digital Strategy company, was launched in 2018. The firm offers Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Kolkata, India
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GOGreater Branding & Marketing (OPC) Pvt. Ltd. Is a social media marketing firm founded in 2022. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Bengaluru, India
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In Bengaluru, India, Protocontents is a social media marketing agency. They provide Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were established in 2020.
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Established in 2022, CofiLab Media is a web design agency. The team specializes in Web Design and Pay Per Click.
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Launched in 2023, First Page Digital is a SEO agency. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and is based in Dublin, Ireland.
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Growth Agency is a Sales Outsourcing company located in. Their services include Sales Outsourcing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Jaipur, India
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Magnofew, a Digital Strategy company, is headquartered in Jaipur, India and Jaipur, India. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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High Octane Advertising LLC is a PPC agency located in Cleveland, Ohio. The team specializes in Pay Per Click and Conversion Optimization.
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AlphaMax Digital Services is a Luton, England-based Advertising company. They focus on Advertising and Search Engine Optimization and were launched in 2023.
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Open Mail Marketing , an Email Marketing company, was established in 2023. The company specializes in Email Marketing and Conversion Optimization, and is small.
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Shahbaz Ali | SEO Expert & Digital Marketer , a Digital Strategy company, focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing. The company is in Lahore, Pakistan.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Alton, England
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Greenhow Digital is a SEO agency. The Alton, England-based firm focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Islamabad, Pakistan
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Animotion Hub is a social media marketing company based in Islamabad, Pakistan. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Launched in 2024, Digitize Gurus is a social media marketing agency. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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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+$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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$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.