Top Search Engine Marketing (SEM) Agencies
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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 354 projectsSmartSites is a digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, search engine marketing, and website optimization services. The company has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with 100% of reviewers highlighting their responsive communication and timely project delivery. Clients frequently praise SmartSites for enhancing online visibility and achieving significant improvements in website ranking and organic search optimization.
12 of 13 reviews are 5 stars7 new reviews for Search Engine Optimization servicesLess than $10,000 avg. project costRead 13 Recent ReviewsReviewed 13 times in the past 6 months
Recent reviews for SmartSites reflect a highly positive sentiment, with clients praising their professionalism, responsiveness, and effective communication. Notably, clients like the Marketing Manager of Talan Products highlighted their ability to listen and adapt to specific goals, leading to a strong online presence. Additionally, the owner of Bourbon Barrel Cottages commended SmartSites for significant growth in reservations and website traffic. Overall, clients express satisfaction with the results and the collaborative approach of the SmartSites team.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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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Pune, India
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25% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing15% Conversion Optimization +4 services10% Ecommerce Marketing10% Email Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media MarketingMagicworks It Solutions, a SEO agency, was launched in 2009. Located in Pune, India, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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25% Search Engine Optimization20% Web Development15% Advertising +3 services15% Content Marketing15% Social Media Marketing10% Pay Per ClickSEO agency Pyrite Technologies was founded in 2012. The small team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Lekki, Nigeria
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20% Search Engine Optimization15% Content Marketing15% Marketing Strategy +4 services15% Pay Per Click15% Social Media Marketing10% Branding10% Email MarketingBusnurd Technologies is a SEO services firm. Their team is located in Lekki, Nigeria. The company specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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20% Search Engine Optimization30% Content Marketing20% Social Media Marketing +2 services15% Digital Strategy15% Pay Per ClickStudio 53 is a Content Marketing company. They are based in Chennai, India. Their team offers Content Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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25% Search Engine Optimization15% Social Media Marketing10% AI Consulting +5 services10% Content Marketing10% Digital Strategy10% Ecommerce Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Web DesignDON Digital is a SEO company. They are in Sibiu, Romania and have small team of experts. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Social Media Marketing10% Content Marketing +4 services10% Ecommerce Marketing10% Email Marketing10% Other Digital Marketing10% Pay Per ClickSee all 1 projectsMAXIMA GROWTH offers SEO and social media marketing services aimed at driving business growth. The overall feedback from reviews highlights their ability to deliver promised results and generate significant sales increases. Clients commend MAXIMA GROWTH for their effective project management and timely delivery of services, establishing them as a highly recommended digital marketing agency.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Charlotte, NC
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20% Search Engine Optimization25% Web Design15% Conversion Optimization +3 services15% Pay Per Click15% Web Development10% Digital StrategyCloud Digital is a small web design company. They provide Web Design and Search Engine Optimization and were established in 2017.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Delhi, India
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15% Search Engine Optimization10% Pay Per Click5% Content Marketing +14 services5% Conversion Optimization5% Custom Software Development5% Digital Strategy5% E-Commerce Development5% ERP Consulting and SI5% Email Marketing5% Graphic Design5% IT Managed Services5% Mobile & App Marketing5% Mobile App Development5% Other Digital Marketing5% Social Media Marketing5% Web Design5% Web DevelopmentSee all 1 projectsSoftonic Solution offers website design services, specializing in interactive and well-managed projects. Client reviews highlight their effective communication, timely completion using emails and spreadsheets, and exceptional client relations, particularly noting their politeness and proactive feedback-seeking approach which ensures project success.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49دبي, United Arab Emirates
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20% Search Engine Optimization25% Web Development15% Web Design +4 services10% Custom Software Development10% Mobile App Development10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media MarketingSee all 1 projectsMindstorm Global Technologies LLC specializes in website and mobile app development, offering digital solutions tailored to enhance business needs. Reviews highlight their commitment to client satisfaction, high-quality products, and innovation. Clients appreciate their effective project management and value alignment, with an emphasis on delivering user-friendly and visually appealing digital products on time.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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20% Search Engine Optimization10% Affiliate Marketing10% Digital Strategy +7 services10% Graphic Design10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design10% Web Development5% Content Marketing5% Email MarketingZeal Digital Agency, a SEO agency, offer Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy. They were launched in 2019.
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click15% Logo +7 services10% Advertising10% Content Marketing10% Custom Software Development10% Web Design5% Mobile App Development5% Social Media Marketing5% Web DevelopmentJB Tech Solutions is a small PPC company established in 2017. Their services include Pay Per Click and Logo.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hrFreelancer
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click25% Social Media Marketing +1 service25% Web Design121Web.site is a social media marketing firm. They provide Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were founded in 2010.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Las Vegas, NV
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Advertising10% Graphic Design +7 services10% Logo10% Market Research10% Pay Per Click10% Print Design10% Product Design10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DesignLaunched in 2013, Alsett Advertising & Printing is an Advertising company. Headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada and Las Vegas, Nevada, the team offers Advertising and Market Research.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Irvine, CA
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10% Search Engine Optimization15% E-Commerce Development15% Mobile App Development +6 services10% AR/VR Development10% Custom Software Development10% Digital Strategy10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DevelopmentLuminous Tec is a mobile app development company. Established in 2006, the team focuses on Mobile App Development and E-Commerce Development. The firm is located in Irvine, California.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49denpasar, Indonesia
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% Web Design20% Web Development +5 services15% Digital Strategy10% Conversion Optimization10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing5% Graphic DesignSun Media Digital Agency Bali is a web design company. The agency is located in denpasar, Indonesia. Their team provides Web Design and Web Development.
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25% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +2 services20% Web Development15% Ecommerce MarketingEcom Media Agency, a SEO services firm, is based in New Delhi, India. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hrFreelancer
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% Video Production10% Advertising +6 services10% Branding10% Content Marketing10% Digital Strategy10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DesignJellymoon Creative is a video production company established in 2024. The team specializes in Video Production and Advertising and is in Surrey, Canada.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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15% Search Engine Optimization20% Web Design20% Web Development +3 services15% Pay Per Click15% Social Media Marketing15% UX/UI DesignSee all 1 projectsBoutique Media provides social media management services, including running Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter accounts with original content postings. Reviews highlight their significant impact on engagement and follower growth, as well as their customized plans and responsive project management. Clients express high satisfaction, with one noting a 300% increase in engagement.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Rockaway, NJ
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22% Search Engine Optimization39% Ecommerce Marketing15% Pay Per Click +4 services7% Conversion Optimization7% Mobile & App Marketing5% Social Media Marketing5% Web DesignLaunched in 2023, Marketing for Websites is an Ecommerce Marketing company. Headquartered in Rockaway, New Jersey, the team specializes in Ecommerce Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Prayagraj, India
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25% Search Engine Optimization15% Digital Strategy15% Social Media Marketing +6 services10% Email Marketing10% Mobile & App Marketing10% Pay Per Click7% Graphic Design5% Web Design3% LogoSee all 1 projectsTDigitalGuru provides SEO, website design, and social media optimization services. Reviews highlight their effective search optimization strategies, resulting in significant improvements in website ranking, online visibility, and engagement metrics. Clients commend TDigitalGuru for their client-centric approach, timely project delivery, and tailored strategies, though there is a suggestion for further enhancing user experience with interactive elements.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Miami, FL
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Content Marketing25% Social Media Marketing +2 services15% Other Digital Marketing10% Pay Per ClickDigital Group Marketing is a social media marketing agency. Their small team is based in Miami, Florida. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9T'bilisi, Georgia
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15% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Web Design +3 services15% Custom Software Development15% E-Commerce Development15% Web DevelopmentWeb.com is a pay per click agency. Their small team is headquartered in T'bilisi, Georgia. Their team provides Pay Per Click and Web Design.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Dublin, Ireland
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Web Design12% Social Media Marketing +5 services10% Email Marketing10% Pay Per Click8% Conversion Optimization5% Branding5% Other Digital MarketingBased in Dublin, Ireland, Rodexo Marketing is a small SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Social Media Marketing15% Content Marketing +4 services15% Pay Per Click10% Digital Strategy10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentOptyrise is a social media marketing company. The firm is located in Surat, India. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49New Delhi, India
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% Custom Software Development20% Pay Per Click +4 services20% Web Development10% Graphic Design10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DesignSee all 1 projectsPromote Abhi - Business Chalega Tabhi offers services including website development, SEO, and online marketing. Reviewers highlight the company's efficiency, timely delivery, and impressive marketing results, particularly in improving website ranking and online visibility. The team’s creativity and effective project management are also consistently praised.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click10% Affiliate Marketing +6 services10% Content Marketing10% Conversion Optimization10% Digital Strategy10% Email Marketing10% Mobile & App Marketing10% Social Media MarketingSee all 1 projectsDigitactseed- Digital Marketing Company in Ahmedabad offers comprehensive digital marketing services aimed at business growth and efficiency. Reviews highlight their thorough research, innovative solutions, and effective communication, emphasizing dedication, productivity, and timely delivery as key strengths.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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15% Search Engine Optimization30% Media Planning & Buying15% Advertising +4 services15% Pay Per Click15% Web Development5% AI Development5% Blockchain MarketingSee all 1 projectsSocial Fresh specializes in performance creative testing and PPC management across platforms such as Meta and Google. Clients highlight their creativity, proactive project management, and impressive results, including significant increases in ad conversions and click-through rates. Social Fresh's leadership is praised for its attentiveness, with no noted areas for improvement, making them highly recommended.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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15% Search Engine Optimization20% Digital Strategy20% Web Design +3 services20% Web Development15% Pay Per Click10% E-Commerce DevelopmentFounded in 2013, AGM Search India is a small Digital Strategy company located in Gurgaon, India. Their team specializes in Digital Strategy and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Web Development10% Content Marketing +5 services10% E-Commerce Development10% Email Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DesignThe Watchtower, a SEO services firm, was founded in 2017. The firm focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Noida, India
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15% Search Engine Optimization15% Branding15% Digital Strategy +4 services15% Graphic Design15% Pay Per Click15% Public Relations10% LogoBranding firm TecTantra was founded in 2019. Located in Noida, India and Noida, India, the team focuses on Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Norwood, Australia
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20% Search Engine Optimization25% Web Design20% UX/UI Design +7 services10% Digital Strategy10% Pay Per Click5% Email Marketing5% Graphic Design2% Conversion Optimization2% Other Design1% Other Digital MarketingBlis Web Agency is a small web design company launched in 2006. Their services include Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49سیالکوٹ, Pakistan
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20% Search Engine Optimization25% Web Design10% Graphic Design +5 services10% IT Managed Services10% Pay Per Click10% Web Development8% Social Media Marketing7% E-Commerce DevelopmentWeb design agency WebCodifier.com is in سیالکوٹ, Pakistan and Faisalabad, Pakistan. Their services include Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49London, UK, England
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20% Search Engine Optimization10% Affiliate Marketing10% Content Marketing +6 services10% Conversion Optimization10% Digital Strategy10% Email Marketing10% Other Digital Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media MarketingOderpy LTD is a SEO company. Headquartered in London, UK, England, the agency specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Multan, Pakistan
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15% Search Engine Optimization25% Graphic Design20% Conversion Optimization +4 services15% Pay Per Click10% Corporate Photography10% Social Media Marketing5% Packaging DesignGraphic design company AMZ Avenue was founded in 2020. The company focuses on Graphic Design and Conversion Optimization, and is small.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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20% Search Engine Optimization15% Web Design15% Web Development +8 services10% Mobile App Development10% Pay Per Click5% Branding5% Content Marketing5% Conversion Optimization5% Email Marketing5% Logo5% UX/UI DesignSEO company Number9 is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Launched in 2010, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Siliguri, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing +11 services10% Web Design5% Affiliate Marketing5% Content Marketing5% Conversion Optimization5% Digital Strategy5% Email Marketing5% Logo5% Mobile & App Marketing5% Other Design5% Packaging Design5% Video ProductionFounded in 2019, digital seo marketting is a small SEO services firm located in siliguri, India and Siliguri, India. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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15% Search Engine Optimization15% Content Marketing15% Corporate Photography +4 services15% Pay Per Click15% Social Media Marketing15% Video Production10% Web DevelopmentGlinks Media Social Media Marketing is a social media marketing firm. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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20% Search Engine Optimization10% Content Marketing10% Digital Strategy +9 services10% Email Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing5% E-Commerce Development5% Graphic Design5% Mobile App Development5% UX/UI Design5% Web Design5% Web DevelopmentIn Reston, Virginia, AKW Brains is a small SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancermanchester, England
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30% Search Engine Optimization35% Pay Per Click35% Web DesignEyekatcha is a small manchester, England-based PPC agency. The team offers Pay Per Click and Web Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancerSingapore, Singapore
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click15% Digital Strategy +7 services15% Social Media Marketing5% Content Marketing3% Corporate Photography3% Logo3% Other Digital Marketing3% Video Production3% Web DesignAbsolute Digital is a PPC agency headquartered in Singapore, Singapore. They offer Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerNashville, TN
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15% Search Engine Optimization50% Pay Per Click20% Advertising +2 services10% Marketing Strategy5% Digital StrategyVillwood Digital is a pay per click agency. Founded in 2018, their team specializes in Pay Per Click and Advertising.
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10% Search Engine Optimization15% Email Marketing15% Pay Per Click +7 services10% Content Marketing10% Digital Strategy10% Event Marketing10% Media Planning & Buying10% Social Media Marketing5% Branding5% Other Marketing10Times is an Email Marketing company. The company is located in New York, New York and Noida, India. Their services include Email Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerCuyahoga Falls, OH
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40% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click20% Content Marketing +2 services10% Social Media Marketing5% Ecommerce MarketingAkron Search Marketing is a SEO company. The firm is based in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerAmsterdam, Netherlands
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39% Search Engine Optimization26% Pay Per Click18% Content Marketing +2 services12% Email Marketing5% CRM Consulting and SINo.7 Digital is a SEO company. They are headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands and have small team. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hrFreelancer
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50% Search Engine Optimization15% Pay Per Click15% Social Media Marketing +2 services10% Content Marketing10% Video MarketingAsrafik Dinar is a SEO services firm. They are located in Dhaka, Bangladesh and have small team. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hrFreelancerDhaka, Bangladesh
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35% Search Engine Optimization35% Social Media Marketing30% Pay Per ClickLaunched in 2024, Maruf Hossain - Grow Your Business is a small social media marketing company. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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50% Search Engine Optimization20% Digital Strategy15% Pay Per Click +2 services10% Content Marketing5% BrandingLaunched in 2023, Manuel Zeferino Marques Ferreira de Sousa is a SEO agency. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy and is located in Porto, Portugal.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancer
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35% Search Engine Optimization35% Social Media Marketing30% Pay Per ClickInnoclick Solutions is a social media marketing firm founded in 2025. Based in Pune, India, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerNew York, NY
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Content Marketing25% Pay Per Click +1 service25% Web DesignSophon Strategies, a Content Marketing company, is headquartered in New York, New York. Launched in 2020, the team provides Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerRiba-roja de Túria, Spain
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35% Search Engine Optimization35% Conversion Optimization30% Pay Per ClickWebelevate360 is a Conversion Optimization company. Launched in 2025, the firm is based in Riba-roja de Túria, Spain. Their team focuses on Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization.
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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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Pleasant Grove, UT
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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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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Odesa, Ukraine
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Boca Raton, FL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Bel Air, MD
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249San Antonio, TX
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49South Jordan, UT
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249L'viv, Ukraine
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38.5/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
80% Search Engine Optimization10% Pay Per Click10% Other -
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Lehi, UT
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38.5/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
75% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click -
$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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38.1/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
50% Search Engine Optimization50% Pay Per Click -
$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999
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38/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
35% Search Engine Optimization35% Pay Per Click30% Other -
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Richmond, Australia
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37.8/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
70% Search Engine Optimization15% Pay Per Click15% Other -
$5,000+$100 - $149 / 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+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Odesa, Ukraine
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37.7/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
40% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click30% Other -
$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Huntington, NY
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37.7/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
20% Search Engine Optimization60% Pay Per Click20% 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
75% Search Engine Optimization10% Pay Per Click15% Other -
$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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37.6/40.020/20 Reviews9/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
70% Search Engine Optimization10% Pay Per Click20% 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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