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Paid search is one of the fastest ways to put your brand in front of high-intent buyers. The right search engine marketing (SEM) agency can refine your bidding strategy, craft compelling ad copy, and turn clicks into measurable revenue. On Clutch, every provider is evaluated through in-depth client reviews, detailed service questionnaires, and verified performance data, so you can hire with confidence. Use the filters on this page to narrow agencies by budget, location, industry expertise, and more. Looking for regional options? Browse leading SEM agencies in the United States, SEM firms in the United Kingdom, and SEM companies in Canada to find a partner that meets your goals and time zone.
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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 368 projectsSmartSites is a digital marketing agency offering comprehensive SEO services, search engine marketing, and website optimization to enhance digital visibility and website ranking for businesses across various industries. With 100% positive feedback from clients, common themes include effective SEO strategies resulting in significant traffic growth, responsive communication, and timely delivery of services. Approximately 70% of reviewers highlight their exceptional customer service and commitment to client success.
9 of 9 reviews are 5 stars5 new reviews for Search Engine Optimization servicesLess than $10,000 avg. project costRead 9 Recent ReviewsReviewed 9 times in the past 6 months
SmartSites has received overwhelmingly positive feedback over the past six months, with clients praising their responsiveness, creativity, and effective project management. One client highlighted a 90% increase in web traffic and a 50% boost in sales and ROAS. Another noted significant improvements in SEO and lead generation, with a 400% growth in social media presence. Clients consistently commend the team's dedication to delivering results and maintaining clear communication, making SmartSites a favorable choice for diverse businesses.Was this helpful?
124 of 140 Search Engine Optimization reviews are 5 stars5 new reviews for Search Engine Optimization in past 6 months$50,000 – $199,999 avg. project costRead 140 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 has received strong positive feedback across various industries, particularly in eCommerce, automotive, and legal services. Clients commend their expertise in SEO and PPC management, noting significant increases in website traffic, conversion rates, and overall ROI. Industries such as manufacturing and consumer products also highlighted SmartSites' effectiveness in boosting online visibility and generating leads. Overall sentiment reflects satisfaction with their responsive communication and personalized service, making them a suitable partner for businesses seeking digital marketing solutions.
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Advertising & marketing Food & Beverage Arts, entertainment & music Real estate Construction HVAC Software Medical Home Services Insurance Energy & natural resources Consulting Other industries Legal Roofing Design Agriculture Food & Beverages Media Chemicals & Biotechnology Legal Cannabis Transportation Human Resources Telecommunications Nonprofit Consumer Products Automotive eCommerce Beauty & Cosmetics Education Business services Other Industry Beauty Contracting Wellness & Fitness Hospitality & leisure Financial services IT Services Information technology Healthcare Retail Dental Consumer products & services ManufacturingWas this helpful?
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SmartSites receives positive feedback regarding its overall cost and value for money, with clients frequently highlighting affordability and effective results. Many reviews mention the company's reasonable pricing fitting within budgets and delivering good value. For instance, one client noted a cost per conversion reduction from $20 to $5, while another praised a 500% return on ad spend. Overall, clients appreciate the balance of cost and quality service, indicating SmartSites as a strong option for those seeking effective marketing solutions.Was this helpful?
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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30% Search Engine Optimization15% Email Marketing15% Other Digital Marketing +4 services10% Ecommerce Marketing10% Other Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media MarketingMavixmarketing is a SEO agency. They are in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and have small team. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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30% Search Engine Optimization30% Web Design15% Email Marketing +2 services15% Social Media Marketing10% Pay Per ClickWEBSIKA is a SEO agency launched in 2013. The firm focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Chennai, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Graphic Design20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Video Production20% Web DesignAYN MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED is a SEO company. Launched in 2019, the company provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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30% Search Engine Optimization25% Content Marketing20% Email Marketing +3 services10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing5% Digital StrategyIn Åkebergveien, Norway, Sysinn is a SEO services firm. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Barcelona, Spain
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Digital Strategy +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingIn Barcelona, Spain, EYClick Agencia de Marketing Digital Barcelona is a social media marketing firm. Launched in 2018, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dallas, TX
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30% Search Engine Optimization20% Social Media Marketing10% Demand Generation Marketing +5 services10% Digital Strategy10% Pay Per Click10% Performance Marketing5% Content Marketing5% Conversion OptimizationReadofia is a Dallas, Texas-based SEO services firm. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Pittsburgh, PA
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Branding20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Video Marketing20% Web DesignBased in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Wenning Branding is a small branding company. Their services include Branding and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Hyderabad, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Marketing Strategy20% Media Planning & Buying +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Performance MarketingAdroit is a Marketing Strategy company. They are headquartered in Hyderabad, India and have small team. They provide Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Demand Generation Marketing20% Pay Per Click +4 services15% Conversion Optimization10% Content Marketing10% Social Media Marketing5% Digital StrategyPurpose Driven Marketing, a Demand Generation Marketing company, is based in Perth, Australia. The team focuses on Demand Generation Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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30% Search Engine Optimization35% Social Media Marketing25% Content Marketing +1 service10% Pay Per ClickRankdrill is a Lahore, Pakistan-based social media marketing agency. Established in 2017, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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30% Search Engine Optimization30% Web Design20% UX/UI Design +2 services10% IT Managed Services10% Pay Per ClickPinky Bell Technologies LLC, a SEO services firm, was launched in 2007. The agency provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentWestern Cloud is a PPC company. They provide Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization and are in Worcester, South Africa.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Karachi, Pakistan
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20% Search Engine Optimization40% Web Design20% Pay Per Click +1 service20% Social Media MarketingLaunched in 2022, Amazdiv Digital Solutions is a web design agency. The team specializes in Web Design and Pay Per Click and is based in Karachi, Pakistan and Los Angeles, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Leicester, England
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30% Search Engine Optimization20% Web Design10% Advertising +4 services10% Content Marketing10% Direct Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media MarketingSEO company Pink Pages Ltd is in Leicester, England. Established in 2009, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Jacksonville, FL
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15% Search Engine Optimization15% Branding15% Content Marketing +4 services15% Conversion Optimization15% Pay Per Click15% Web Design10% Digital StrategySee all 1 projectsSearch Click Grow offers SEO, backlinking, and PPC services to enhance online visibility and generate leads. Reviews highlight their professionalism, effective communication, and the significant increase in project leads, emphasizing their success in improving website ranking and search optimization. Clients appreciate their friendly yet professional approach and detailed reporting.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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15% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click15% Social Media Marketing +7 services10% Conversion Optimization10% UX/UI Design10% Web Design5% Ecommerce Marketing5% Graphic Design5% Mobile & App Marketing5% Web DevelopmentSee all 1 projectsMeraki creates offers exceptional services in SEO and Search Engine Marketing, focusing on enhancing website ranking and online visibility. Clients praise their ability to significantly increase website traffic and generate more leads, attributing their success to Meraki creates' commendable coordination and responsiveness, all while maintaining an excellent service record.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Southampton, PA
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20% Search Engine Optimization30% Web Design20% Pay Per Click +3 services10% Branding10% Low/No Code Development10% Market ResearchKaizen Web Marketing is a web design agency based in Southampton, Pennsylvania. Their services include Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Gurugram, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Other Digital Marketing20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentInzentrix is a SEO agency. Located in Gurugram, India, their small team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click. The agency was launched in 2024.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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10% Search Engine Optimization15% Social Media Marketing15% Web Development +6 services10% Branding10% Content Writing Services10% E-Commerce Development10% Graphic Design10% Pay Per Click10% Web DesignSee all 1 projectsPixel Ideas Pvt. Ltd. offers website creation and print input creation services. Reviews highlight their excellent value for cost, prompt deliverables, and commitment to project completion. Clients have experienced increased lead generation and express satisfaction with their professionalism and timely execution.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Brighton and Hove, England
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17% Search Engine Optimization20% E-Commerce Development17% Digital Strategy +3 services17% Pay Per Click15% Web Development14% Social Media MarketingMr Digital is an e-commerce development firm. They were founded in 2016, and their services include E-Commerce Development and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Laconia, NH
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Back Office Outsourcing10% Call Center Services +7 services10% Content Marketing10% Customer Service Outsourcing10% Email Marketing10% HR Consulting10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DesignTribe Consulting Pvt. Ltd. Is a social media marketing firm. The agency is based in Laconia, New Hampshire and Karachi, Pakistan. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9New Delhi, India
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15% Search Engine Optimization15% Content Marketing15% Social Media Marketing +5 services15% Web Development10% E-Commerce Development10% Pay Per Click10% UX/UI Design10% Web DesignSee all 2 projectsHigh Horse provides services in website development, digital profile creation, local traffic generation, and social media presence enhancement. Client feedback highlights their transparency, timely delivery, and personalized consultations as notable strengths, though there is room for improvement in social media content building. Overall, High Horse is recognized for its valuable cost-to-service ratio and its commitment to educating clients about industry practices and user behavior.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Bangkok, Thailand
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15% Search Engine Optimization25% E-Commerce Development20% Web Design +3 services15% Pay Per Click15% Social Media Marketing10% Low/No Code DevelopmentSee all 1 projectsStars Commerce offers comprehensive web development services, including website creation, online ordering systems, and detailed business information sections. The reviews highlight the company's effective project management, timely delivery, and alignment with client values. Clients appreciate Stars Commerce's cultural fit, budget-friendly pricing, and their ability to understand the project's scope, resulting in increased sales and inquiries.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Singapore, Singapore
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20% Search Engine Optimization15% Pay Per Click15% Social Media Marketing +6 services10% Account-Based Marketing10% Content Marketing10% Digital Strategy10% Email Marketing5% Demand Generation Marketing5% Web DesignLaunched in 2013, MediaOne is a small Singapore, Singapore-based SEO agency. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Jesus Maria, Mexico
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10% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click25% Social Media Marketing +4 services15% Conversion Optimization10% Graphic Design10% Web Design5% Content MarketingOrbis Agencia de Marketing Digital, a social media marketing company, is based in Jesus Maria, Mexico. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Bristol, England
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Email Marketing20% Web Development +3 services15% Pay Per Click15% Social Media Marketing10% CRM Consulting and SIYachting Pages Media Group, an Email Marketing company, is located in Bristol, England. Established in 2004, the team provides Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Newark, DE
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Branding10% E-Commerce Development +9 services10% Ecommerce Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design10% Web Development5% Advertising5% Content Marketing5% Digital Strategy5% IT Strategy ConsultingWNA InfoTech is a branding firm in Newark, Delaware and Ahmedabad, India. They specialize in Branding and Social Media Marketing and were established in 2018.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Calgary, Canada
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Content Marketing10% Digital Strategy +7 services10% Graphic Design10% Logo10% Market Research10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentFounded in 2010, NUUN Digital is a small Market Research company headquartered in Calgary, Canada. Their team focuses on Market Research and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Noida, India
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15% Search Engine Optimization15% Logo15% Pay Per Click +5 services15% Product Design10% Content Writing Services10% Low/No Code Development10% Mobile App Development10% Web DesignCode2dev Technologies Private Limited is a small SEO agency founded in 2017. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancerChattogram, Bangladesh
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30% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click30% Social Media Marketing +2 services5% Content Marketing5% Email MarketingMirror Digital Marketing Agency is a social media marketing firm. Their team is based in Chattogram, Bangladesh. The firm provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Lahore, Pakistan
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% Performance Marketing10% Ecommerce Marketing +9 services10% Graphic Design10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing5% Account-Based Marketing5% Branding5% Conversion Optimization5% Digital Strategy5% E-Commerce Development5% Email MarketingSee all 1 projectsEfficient E Solutions is a small, flexible, fast-moving, and skilled team, independently owned and profitable since its inception. Efficient E Solutions combines experience in strategy, data
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$1,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49
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30% Search Engine Optimization10% Advertising10% Digital Strategy +6 services10% Marketing Strategy10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Development5% Content Marketing5% LogoSee all 1 projectsToobarye is a reputed Indian digital marketing company offering a comprehensive range of digital marketing services at affordable prices which includes web designing, SEO, social media, Graphic
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Basi Bahuddin Nagar, India
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Content Marketing10% Digital Strategy +7 services10% E-Commerce Development10% Graphic Design10% Mobile App Development10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentNetking Technologies is a Content Marketing company. They were launched in 2012 and offer Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Santa Maria, CA
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10% Search Engine Optimization50% Video Production30% Social Media Marketing +1 service10% Pay Per ClickLaunched in 2013, RP3 Productions is a small video production company. Their services include Video Production and Social Media Marketing.
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15% Search Engine Optimization15% E-Commerce Development15% Mobile App Development +5 services15% Web Development10% Content Writing Services10% Graphic Design10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media MarketingLaunched in 2015, Digiknown is a SEO company. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Development and is located in Doha, Qatar and Karachi, Pakistan.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerGodalming, England
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15% Search Engine Optimization60% Web Design20% Pay Per Click +1 service5% LogoWebsite 4 Trades is a Godalming, England-based web design agency. They focus on Web Design and Pay Per Click and were launched in 2021.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249
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15% Search Engine Optimization20% Web Design15% Pay Per Click +7 services10% Graphic Design10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Production5% Digital Strategy5% Other Design5% Other Digital Marketing5% Product DesignSee all 1 projectsWeb Coders Inc offers comprehensive services including website development, hosting, marketing, and maintenance. Overall feedback highlights their professionalism, quality of work, and competitive pricing. Clients particularly appreciate the seamless project management and dedicated support, making them a reliable partner for diverse web development needs.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9San Jose, CA
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10% Search Engine Optimization35% Pay Per Click30% Digital Strategy +3 services10% Conversion Optimization10% Social Media Marketing5% Email MarketingEstablished in 2013, AIG MARKETER is a PPC agency. The team offers Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy and is based in San Jose, California.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9New Delhi, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +6 services10% Web Development5% Affiliate Marketing5% Content Marketing5% Conversion Optimization5% E-Commerce Development5% Email MarketingPilani Pixels Digital Services is a pay per click company. The New Delhi, India-based team specializes in Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Pascoe Vale, Australia
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15% Search Engine Optimization15% Mobile App Development15% Web Design +5 services15% Web Development10% Branding10% E-Commerce Development10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media MarketingInfotechAus is a mobile app development firm. The Pascoe Vale, Australia-based company focuses on Mobile App Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Digital Strategy20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentO'Asis Synergy Ltd, a Digital Strategy company, was established in 2024. The team offers Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Digital Strategy20% Pay Per Click +3 services20% Social Media Marketing10% Content Marketing10% Email MarketingWay2DigitalMarketing is a Digital Strategy company founded in 2017. The small team offers Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Nashik, India
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30% Search Engine Optimization20% Conversion Optimization10% E-Commerce Development +4 services10% Mobile App Development10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DevelopmentVainavi Technologies is a SEO services firm. They were founded in 2016 and provide Search Engine Optimization and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Email Marketing20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DesignEmail Marketing company OnlineKarma offers Email Marketing and Pay Per Click. They are based in Toronto, Canada.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Chișinău, Moldova
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30% Search Engine Optimization30% Other Digital Marketing30% Social Media Marketing +1 service10% Pay Per ClickSmart SEO Digital Agency is an Other Digital Marketing company founded in 2019. The small team offers Other Digital Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Ahmedabad, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentPay per click company Web Digital Marketing specializes in Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization. They were founded in 2011.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Chennai, India
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25% Search Engine Optimization30% Social Media Marketing15% Content Marketing +2 services15% Email Marketing15% Pay Per ClickSmartladders Marketing Solutions, a social media marketing agency, provide Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. They were founded in 2013.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Bhiwani, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +3 services15% Content Marketing15% Other Digital Marketing10% Email MarketingRankofy is a pay per click agency. Headquartered in Bhiwani, India, their team focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Mumbai, India
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30% Search Engine Optimization25% Content Marketing25% Social Media Marketing +1 service20% Pay Per ClickSCdigitalmarketingservices is a SEO agency. The small Mumbai, India-based team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing. The firm was launched in 2024.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Hyderabad, India
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10% Search Engine Optimization25% Mobile App Development20% Web Development +4 services15% Web Design10% E-Commerce Development10% Pay Per Click10% UX/UI DesignSee all 1 projectsRatnam Solutions Pvt ltd specializes in enhancing social media presence by boosting followers and engagement through strategic planning and authentic content. The reviews highlight their success in transforming a client's digital landscape, focusing on creating meaningful engagement. Their holistic approach and commitment to innovation are noted as key strengths, reinforcing clients' credibility and positioning them as authorities in their respective fields.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJ
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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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$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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Arlington Heights, IL
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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 / hr50 - 249Boca Raton, FL
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49South Jordan, UT
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249San Antonio, TX
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249L'viv, Ukraine
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Pearland, TX
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38.5/40.020/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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38.4/40.019/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
55% Search Engine Optimization15% Pay Per Click30% Other -
$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999
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38.4/40.018.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
25% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click50% Other -
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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38.3/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
70% Search Engine Optimization10% Pay Per Click20% Other -
$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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37.9/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
50% Search Engine Optimization50% Pay Per Click -
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Lehi, UT
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37.9/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
75% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click -
$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49London, England
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37.9/40.019.2/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
80% Search Engine Optimization10% Pay Per Click10% Other -
$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Huntington, NY
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37.8/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
20% Search Engine Optimization50% Pay Per Click30% Other -
$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Calgary, Canada
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37.7/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
45% Search Engine Optimization40% Pay Per Click15% Other -
$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Dnipro, Ukraine
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37.6/40.019.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
70% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click10% Other -
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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37.6/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
80% Search Engine Optimization10% Pay Per Click10% Other
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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