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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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Based in Noida, India, Omefyi Software Technologies is a small social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Testing review, an artificial intelligence company, specialize in Artificial Intelligence and Search Engine Optimization. They were founded in 2015.
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Amerify is an Advertising company. Their small team of employees is based in Sheridan, Wyoming. Their team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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PSYBUG is a social media marketing company. Located in Indore, India, the agency was established in 2019. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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BetBoyz is a branding agency. Launched in 2021, the team provides Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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Digitalized Era is a social media marketing firm. The Bhubaneswar, India-based company offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Lyme Regis, England
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We Do This Best is a Lyme Regis, England-based branding agency. Founded in 2018, the team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Founded in 2023, DigiTaliya Marketing Private Limited is a social media marketing firm. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and is based in Kochi, India.
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SIX Digital is a Marketing Strategy company. Based in Liverpool, England, the company was established in 2023. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Content Marketing.
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Founded in 2016, BrandsMartini - Digital Marketing Agency in Vancouver and Burnaby is a SEO company. The small team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sterling, VA
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The Node Blox, a SEO company, was founded in 2010. The company specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click, and is small.
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Launched in 2024, Aqva Marketing is a small Varanasi, India-based branding agency. Their team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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Eem Branding is a SEO services firm in Ahmedabad, India. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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MindCentrix is an Advertising company. Founded in 2025, the team focuses on Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Nilaiyur, India
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IFOX TECHNOLOGIES is a SEO agency. The Nilaiyur, India-based firm was founded in 2020. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Dehradun, India
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Social media marketing firm OwlSurf Digital was founded in 2020. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and is based in Dehradun, India and Bengaluru, India.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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Launched in 2021, Ecom Lancerz, a small branding agency, is based in Austin, Texas. Their services include Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Herzliya, Israel
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Traffic Icons is a PR firm. They are based in Herzliya, Israel and have small team. They focus on Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49دبي, United Arab Emirates
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Branding firm Ariz is located in دبي, United Arab Emirates. Established in 2023, the team provides Branding and Public Relations.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Kochi, India
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Launched in 2021, Kiantechwise is a small SEO services firm. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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The Digital Achievers is a Jaipur, India-based social media marketing agency. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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DigiDisha is a delhi, India-based social media marketing company. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Digipixle is a social media marketing firm based in delhi, India. Launched in 2024, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Clickbenz Creatives is a Kathmandu, Nepal-based Digital Strategy company. They specialize in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Sesmo Smart, a SEO agency, was established in 2020. The company focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click, and is small.
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Web Globe India, a web design agency, provide Web Design and Pay Per Click. They were established in 2021.
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Spring Media is a Conversion Optimization company established in 2020. The company provides Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization.
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VTAB Square is a SEO agency. Their team is based in Wausau , Wisconsin and Coimbatore, India. The firm provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Yelo Marketing, a social media marketing agency, was launched in 2024. They specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Kolkata, India
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Wizaah Technology Solutions, a SEO agency, was founded in 2024. The small team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Tether Media Services is a social media marketing firm founded in 2025. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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The Media Buddies is a Content Marketing company. The team offers Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and the company is located in Leeds, England.
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Tulsa SEO Pros, a Digital Strategy company, offer Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing. They were founded in 2020.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Sheridan, WY
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4Arcs Consulting is a small social media marketing agency founded in 2023. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Jaipur, India
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Social media marketing company First Code Technology was established in 2017. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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Bizstori Inc is a social media marketing firm. The Toronto, Canada-based agency was established in 2022. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Founded in 2022, Rebootiq Infotech Opc Private Limited is a social media marketing agency. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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YMG Legal, a Marketing Strategy company, is based in Pune, India and Las Vegas, Nevada. Launched in 2021, the team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Other Marketing.
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Located in Faisalabad, Pakistan, EWD Teach is a social media marketing company. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Social media marketing firm Infozy Media is headquartered in Indore, India. Founded in 2019, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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GrowToNext is a Digital Strategy company. Launched in 2018, their team specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Direct Marketing company eSellerworld is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. They focus on Direct Marketing and Marketing Strategy and were launched in 2015.
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In Pune, India, Passion Minds Pvt Ltd is a social media marketing company. Established in 2023, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Gladxe Software Pvt Ltd is a SEO company launched in 2024. Headquartered in Coimbatore, India, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Launched in 2013, DM CONSULTING, a small social media marketing company, is headquartered in Yerevan, Armenia. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Headquartered in Kochi, India, eRapidIT is a Digital Strategy company. They provide Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing and were established in 2014.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Gurugram, India
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Social media marketing firm Hawkworx Digital was launched in 2021. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and is headquartered in Gurugram, India.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Bury, England
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Social media marketing company Seek Marketing Partners provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing. They are based in Bury, England.
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Established in 2019, Ajr Infotech is a PR agency. The team specializes in Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Delhi, India
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Launched in 2015, DigitallyTop, a small Digital Strategy company, is headquartered in Delhi, India. Their team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Oklahoma City, OK
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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 - 49Tampa, FL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Bel Air, MD
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49South Jordan, UT
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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.