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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 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.
16 of 17 reviews are 5 stars9 new reviews for Search Engine Optimization services$10,000 – $49,000 avg. project costRead 17 Recent ReviewsReviewed 17 times in the past 6 months
Recent client reviews for SmartSites reflect a strong overall sentiment of satisfaction, highlighting their responsiveness, professionalism, and collaborative approach. Clients praised the team's ability to listen and adapt to specific goals, with one marketing manager noting, 'They actually LISTEN to us!' Another client emphasized the impressive results, stating, 'Sales increased almost immediately with the help of SmartSites.' Overall, clients expressed delight with the partnership and noted significant improvements in online presence and campaign effectiveness.Was this helpful?
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SmartSites has garnered positive feedback across several industries, notably manufacturing, hospitality, financial services, and eCommerce. In manufacturing, clients praised their effective SEO and PPC strategies, resulting in increased traffic and conversions. The hospitality sector noted improvements in online presence and lead generation. Financial services praised their responsiveness and strategic guidance for Google Ads campaigns, leading to enhanced client acquisitions. Overall sentiment reflects strong satisfaction in collaboration and results, indicating SmartSites is well-suited for clients in these sectors.
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Clients generally perceive SmartSites as providing excellent value for money, often highlighting the company's responsiveness and effective communication. Multiple reviews noted significant improvements in metrics such as lead generation, conversion rates, and return on ad spend (ROAS). For example, one client experienced a 25x ROI on their ad spend, while another noted an increase in traffic and conversions after just a couple of months. Overall, the sentiment reflects satisfaction with the cost-effectiveness of SmartSites' services.Was this helpful?
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Boynton Beach, FL
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentPPC Expertz is a social media marketing agency. Their team is based in Boynton Beach, Florida and offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Custom Software Development20% Email Marketing +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingNimish Web Logic Technologies is a small social media marketing company based in Bareilly, India. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Branding20% Custom Software Development +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Web DevelopmentRush Web Studios is a branding company. Launched in 2021, the firm offers Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Karachi, Pakistan
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Branding20% Digital Strategy +2 services20% Ecommerce Marketing20% Pay Per ClickAmazon Big Step, a small branding agency, is located in Karachi, Pakistan. The team provides Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Vijayawada, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Mobile App Development20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DevelopmentBusiness Mantra is a small social media marketing company. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were founded in 2012.
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Email Marketing +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingEstablished in 2024, RZ Digital Rankings is a social media marketing firm. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Muscat, Oman
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +2 services20% UX/UI Design20% Web DevelopmentSocial media marketing agency Programmatic was founded in 2021. The agency focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Advertising20% Content Marketing +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% UX/UI DesignLaunched in 2020, BSS Digiworks is an Advertising company. Their team provides Advertising and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Lagos, Nigeria
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Video ProductionRedlantan Media is a social media marketing agency. They are headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Amsterdam, Netherlands
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Custom Software Development20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentVisual-z is an Amsterdam, Netherlands-based SEO company. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Muscat, Oman
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentWalden Waves is a social media marketing company established in 2017. The small team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Advertising20% Branding +2 services20% Digital Strategy20% Pay Per ClickAdvertising company Katina Ndlovu Agency is headquartered in Sandton, South Africa. They focus on Advertising and Branding and were launched in 2022.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Digital Strategy20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Public Relations20% Social Media MarketingIgniteyourmedia is a PR agency. They are based in Dallas, Texas. Their team focuses on Public Relations and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49London, England
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Email Marketing20% Mobile App Development +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingSocial media marketing firm StratsMedia was established in 2023. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and is based in London, England and Brooklyn, New York.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Back Office Outsourcing20% Call Center Services +2 services20% Customer Service Outsourcing20% Pay Per ClickLaunched in 2025, Corebridge Solutions is a small Kolkata, India-based SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Sheridan, WY
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentDNG Innovations is a social media marketing firm launched in 2010. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and is headquartered in Sheridan, Wyoming.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Adampur, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Graphic Design20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DevelopmentLaunched in 2024, CodeNReach is a social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Muscat, Oman
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Custom Software Development20% Mobile App Development +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingMasirat Technology is a small social media marketing agency founded in 2015. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Casper, WY
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Email Marketing +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingTGC Digital is a small Casper, Wyoming-based social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Mobile App Development20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DevelopmentParker's Consultancy is a social media marketing company located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were established in 2019.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Centreville, VA
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Mobile App Development20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DevelopmentAmgoc is a social media marketing company. Established in 2009, the firm is headquartered in Centreville, Virginia. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Mobile App Development20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DevelopmentStellar IT is a social media marketing agency. Based in Ahmedabad, India, the agency was launched in 2024. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Kozhikode, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Cloud Consulting & SI20% IT Strategy Consulting +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingVaavix Technologies is a social media marketing company. Based in Kozhikode, India, the agency was founded in 2024. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Bangkok, Thailand
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +2 services20% UX/UI Design20% Web DesignSocial media marketing agency Ether UX was founded in 2012. The firm provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Westerville, OH
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Graphic Design20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DesignUpward Entertainment Marketing is a small Westerville, Ohio-based social media marketing company. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% E-Commerce Development20% Mobile App Development +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Web DevelopmentDiode Info Solution WLL is a SEO company. They are in Manama, Bahrain, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DesignRanQuix is a social media marketing agency established in 2022. The company specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Performance Marketing +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DesignEstablished in 2021, CyberGuild is a small social media marketing agency in Austin, Texas. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Graphic Design20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DesignRankmeld is a social media marketing company. Headquartered in Islamabad, Pakistan, the firm was launched in 2025. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Mobile App Development20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DevelopmentLaunched in 2020, Wasi Oak Private Limited is a social media marketing firm. The small team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$100,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Mobile App Development20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Product Design20% Web DevelopmentUptrailz is a SEO agency located in Indore, India. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were established in 2025.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Chennai, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Cloud Consulting & SI20% Custom Software Development +2 services20% DevOps Managed Services20% Pay Per ClickLaunched in 2015, Datzsoft is a small Chennai, India-based SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Mobile & App Marketing +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingAztra Global is a social media marketing firm established in 2024. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Ickenham, England
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Branding20% Graphic Design +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingFounded in 2018, Lettuce Create is a small branding company. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Hamilton, Canada
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% E-Commerce Development20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DevelopmentScalePros Media is a social media marketing firm in Hamilton, Canada and Mississauga, Canada. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49McLean, VA
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Email Marketing20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% SMS Marketing20% Social Media MarketingDominate Ignite Marketing Group is a social media marketing firm launched in 2024. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Email Marketing20% Pay Per Click +3 services20% Web Design10% CRM Consulting and SI10% Social Media MarketingDigicodx is an Email Marketing company based in Delhi, India. Founded in 2025, the team provides Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Melattur, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Mobile App Development20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DevelopmentSocial media marketing agency Origa Networks was founded in 2024. Based in Melattur, India, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentHeadquartered in Lincolnwood, Illinois, The Digital Dreamz is a small social media marketing firm. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Email Marketing20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% UX/UI DesignSmall social media marketing company First Party Advisory, is located in Mumbai, India. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Demand Generation Marketing20% Digital Strategy +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingBest Seo Services is a Digital Strategy company. Located in Lahore, Pakistan, their small team focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing. The agency was founded in 2024.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Las Vegas, NV
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Conversion Optimization20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Performance Marketing20% Social Media MarketingWhite Gorilla is a social media marketing firm. Established in 2021, the agency is based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentWaste Pilot is a social media marketing agency. The Austin, Texas-based firm was launched in 2020. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Ecommerce Marketing +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingAi Marketing Experts, a social media marketing agency, is located in Mohali, India. They offer Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Advertising20% Content Writing Services +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingShankom Solutions Inc, a small Advertising company, is based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The team specializes in Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DesignPixiauraa.com is a social media marketing company founded in 2025. Based in Kanpur, India, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Canning Vale, Australia
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Conversion Optimization20% Email Marketing +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingLaunched in 2023, AI MARKETING LAB is a small social media marketing firm based in Canning Vale, Australia. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Email Marketing +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingSocial media marketing agency Adcept Marketing was launched in 2018. In Roxburgh Park, Australia, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% E-Commerce Development20% Ecommerce Marketing +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingApex Marketers is a Jaipur, India-based social media marketing firm. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49New Delhi, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Mobile App Development20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DevelopmentAVC DOTFY LLP is a social media marketing agency established in 2023. Their services include 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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$5,000+Undisclosed250 - 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+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Tampa, FL
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39.5/40.019.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Odesa, Ukraine
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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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39.2/40.019.6/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Lehi, UT
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249San Antonio, TX
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249L'viv, Ukraine
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Boca Raton, FL
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Odesa, Ukraine
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Calgary, Canada
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Huntington, NY
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Dnipro, Ukraine
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Top Search Engine Marketing (SEM) Agencies
An SEM company plans, launches, and manages paid search campaigns on platforms such as Google Ads, Microsoft Advertising, and Amazon. Their specialists research high-value keywords, write ad copy, set up audience targeting, adjust bids in real time, and run A/B tests to maximize return on ad spend (ROAS). They also track conversions, deliver performance reports, and provide strategic recommendations that align with your wider digital marketing objectives.
Most agencies deliver an end-to-end suite that can include:
- Keyword research & competitive analysis
- Campaign setup (Search, Shopping, Display, YouTube)
- Bid management and budget pacing
- Ad copywriting and creative testing
- Landing-page optimization
- Remarketing and audience segmentation
- Conversion tracking and analytics integration
Some firms also bundle complementary channels, such as programmatic display or social PPC, to create a unified digital marketing strategy.
SEM engagements usually fall between $3,000–$20,000 per month, but pricing scales with ad spend, account complexity, and service level. Smaller businesses might work with an agency on a management-fee model (e.g., 10%–20% of monthly media spend), while enterprises often negotiate flat retainers or performance-based contracts. Always ask for a clear breakdown of management fees versus ad budget before signing.
Start by defining your KPIs, such as lead volume, e-commerce revenue, or customer acquisition cost. Then:
- Review case studies in your industry.
- Check Clutch client reviews for transparency, communication, and results.
- Compare pricing models (percentage of spend, flat fee, or hybrid).
- Request a campaign audit or strategic roadmap to gauge expertise.
Selecting a partner whose reporting cadence and collaboration style match your internal workflow will set the engagement up for success.
- “Guaranteed #1 ranking” claims (ad position depends on auction dynamics).
- Lack of access to the ad account or data ownership.
- Vague reporting that focuses on clicks instead of revenue-driven metrics.
- One-size-fits-all strategies with minimal keyword research.
- Slow or inconsistent communication during the sales process.
- How will you structure our campaigns and why?
- Which metrics will you report on weekly and monthly?
- What tools or automations do you use for bid management?
- Can you share a recent success story in a similar industry or budget range?
- Who will be my day-to-day point of contact, and how many accounts do they manage?
- How do you coordinate SEM with SEO and other digital marketing channels?
Agencies bring platform certifications, cross-account data, and advanced tools that small teams can’t always justify purchasing. Their experience shortens the testing cycle, reduces wasted spend, and frees internal staff to focus on broader marketing initiatives.
Freelancers are ideal for limited budgets or project-based needs. Agencies, however, provide a multidisciplinary team including strategists, copywriters, designers, and analysts that can scale campaigns quickly and cover absences without interrupting performance.
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