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See all 353 projectsSmartSites is a comprehensive digital marketing agency specializing in SEO and digital visibility enhancement, consistently praised for its professionalism and responsiveness. With high ratings in client satisfaction, SmartSites has achieved significant outcomes like tripling website traffic and improving ROI for various businesses. Approximately 90% of reviews highlight their effective project management and timely delivery, underscoring their capability in optimizing search performance and enhancing online visibility.
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Advertise24 is an Advertising company. They focus on Advertising and Search Engine Optimization and were launched in 2019.
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Launched in 2022, Template Marketing Agency is a social media marketing agency. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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RankBoost Digital Marketing Agency is a social media marketing agency. In Hyderabad, India, the firm provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Hygge Digital is a SEO company. They are headquartered in Kiev, Ukraine. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Public Relations.
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Mulberry is a small Porirua, New Zealand-based branding company. Their services include Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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CAD Advertising is a social media marketing agency. Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the agency was launched in 2023. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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NerdConsult is a branding firm headquartered in Accra, Ghana. They specialize in Branding and Social Media Marketing and were launched in 2016.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Blacklick, OH
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Digital Strategy company WolfeDen Marketing provides Digital Strategy and Conversion Optimization. They were founded in 2023.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Noida, India
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SEO company Serp Technologies was launched in 2022. In Noida, India, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Branding.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9New Delhi, India
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Ink24 is a social media marketing agency. Founded in 2023, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Vizirise is a social media marketing firm. They are headquartered in. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Fès, Morocco
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Launched in 2020, WebHived agency, a small SEO company, is in Fès, Morocco. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9București, Romania
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Established in 2023, Marketing Alchemists is a Content Marketing company. In București, Romania, the team focuses on Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Tourism Marketing Africa is a SEO services firm based in Rungiri, Kenya. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Noida, India
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Digital Strategy company TrainingClass focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing. They were launched in 2019.
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In Chandigarh, India, Optimiser Infotech is a SEO company. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were established in 2019.
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Launched in 2023, 3clicks Branding is a web design company. The team provides Web Design and Social Media Marketing.
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In Dehradun, India, Skynix Ventures is a small social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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IronSoft, a web development company, was launched in 2022. The team focuses on Web Development and Social Media Marketing and is in Dublin, Ireland and Shanghai, China.
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Headquartered in Lahore, Pakistan, Whack Digital is a small social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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ProMaximize is a social media marketing agency. Their team is located in Bernards, New Jersey. The firm offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Located in Pattaya, Thailand, KeyRealSeo is a Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Sydney, Australia
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XO Digital, a Digital Strategy company, was founded in 2023. They specializes in Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Kaiserslautern, Germany
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Established in 2016, German Launch, a small Conversion Optimization company, is based in Kaiserslautern, Germany. Their team specializes in Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization.
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Elite Digital Solutions Ltd. Is a social media marketing firm. They were established in 2021, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9South Brunswick Township, NJ
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SEO agency Placid Technologies focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click. They are headquartered in South Brunswick Township, New Jersey.
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Launched in 2023, Digital Bhavesh | Certified Digital Marketer In Kandivali is a small social media marketing agency. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Social media marketing agency Technistart Digital was established in 2023. Headquartered in Haywards Heath, England, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Hamilton, Canada
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Holistic Acquisition is a small Direct Marketing company established in 2023. Their team specializes in Direct Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Social media marketing company Someguys - creative digital agency is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Established in 2016, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine
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Orange Buzz Media is a branding firm. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, the company focuses on Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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Located in Chennai, India, KENSHI COMMERCE is a social media marketing company. Founded in 2021, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Birmingham, AL
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Humin, a social media marketing agency, was founded in 2023. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and is based in Birmingham, Alabama.
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Small social media marketing firm Unique Develop, is headquartered in Nashik, India. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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In Nairobi, Kenya, Jcomtech Digital is a small social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Mildenhall, England
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Located in Mildenhall, England, RevForm is a Marketing Strategy company. They focus on Marketing Strategy and Content Marketing and were established in 2023.
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Based in Columbus, Ohio, Ohio Law Design is a web design company. The team offers Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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Founded in 2020, Adlense Network Pvt Ltd is a social media marketing firm. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Sathamangalam, India
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Launched in 2023, Paper Ink Media is a small Sathamangalam, India-based social media marketing agency. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Established in 2023, Kolsni Marketing, a small Advertising company, is in Burbank, California. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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Wardaan, a social media marketing firm, was launched in 2008. The firm provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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XStream Media LLC is a social media marketing company. They were launched in 2023, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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SEMSnap is a London, England-based Email Marketing company. They offer Email Marketing and Conversion Optimization and were founded in 2023.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Hounslow, England
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Founded in 2020, Soracle Media is a web design agency. The small team offers Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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WebX Commerce is a Digital Strategy company founded in 2017. Their team specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Mira Bhayandar, India
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SocialWits is a social media marketing agency. The Mira Bhayandar, India-based company was launched in 2012. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Trioft Company is a SEO company founded in 2019. The company focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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Founded in 2023, Next LVL Marketing is a small pay per click agency. Their team provides Pay Per Click and Web Design.
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Founded in 2024, Web Bird is a small Mumbai, India-based social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Zapro Agency is a pay per click company. They are based in Hyderabad, India. Their team specializes in Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Oklahoma City, OK
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJ
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Pleasant Grove, UT
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Costa Mesa, CA
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Copley, OH
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Diego, CA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Marion, IL
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Arlington Heights, IL
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$1,000+$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 - 249Bel Air, MD
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49South Jordan, UT
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Lehi, UT
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249San Antonio, TX
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249L'viv, Ukraine
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Boca Raton, FL
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Calgary, Canada
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Odesa, Ukraine
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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.