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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.
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Clients consistently praised SmartSites for their unique expertise in digital marketing, highlighting the profound impact of their specialized strategies. For instance, one client emphasized the exceptional skills of their campaign manager, who treated their brand as his own, resulting in immediate sales increases. Another noted the team's deep understanding of their business goals, leading to innovative and effective solutions. Overall, the sentiment reflects high satisfaction with the company's specialized knowledge and their ability to deliver tailored results.-
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5.0 Aug 20, 2024The most impressive aspect of working with SmartSites has been their ability to understand our business truly. We have a unique business model with a very niche clientele, and in the past, we've struggled to outsource projects like this due to the specialized nature of our work. However, SmartSites took the time to thoroughly research and grasp the intricacies of our business.
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SEO, PPC, Content Creation & Mgmt for Speech Therapy Company
5.0 May 8, 2024Smartsites are a huge improvement over our previous SEO agency. They have considerably more expertise than the vendor we were using previously.
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SEO & PPC Services for E-Commerce Company
5.0 Dec 15, 2023They provide clear communications that make things simple to understand. Consistent communication, reports and guidance based on their expertise. I went through 3 other marketing companies before finding my team here and we have increased our net revenue by almost 25% since partnering with SmartSites.
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SEO, PPC & SMM for ATV Repair Shop
5.0 Dec 9, 2023Great depth of resources when needed from technical, design, copy, analytics, etc. They're extremely knowledgeable in their areas of expertise. Organized and professional.
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PPC Management for Sustainable Apparel Company
5.0 Apr 4, 2023They are total problem solvers and always quick to respond to our questions with thoughtful answers and unique perspectives. I would certainly recommend SmartSites based on our experience with this duo!
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Custom Software Development20% Mobile App Development +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Web DevelopmentTAF Solution is a SEO agency. They are based in New York, New York and have small team. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Lüneburg, Germany
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DesignSocial media marketing company LogicUfer specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing. They are located in Lüneburg, Germany.
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DesignFounded in 2022, DVC Agency is a social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Web Development +3 services15% UX/UI Design15% Web Design10% Digital StrategyWebAdept is a SEO services firm. They are located in Arnprior, Canada and have small team of experts. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Vancouver, Canada
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Market Research +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingThe Health Bureau is a Market Research company. They are based in Vancouver, Canada and have small team of experts. Their services include Market Research and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Ahmedabad, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Conversion Optimization20% Email Marketing +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingGo4Lead is a social media marketing firm. Their team is based in Ahmedabad, India and focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Glen Iris, Australia
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +4 services10% Content Marketing10% Email Marketing10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentSocial media marketing company Lumeviz is located in Glen Iris, Australia. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Shelbyville, KY
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentSmall social media marketing company Sam Solutions Services, is in Shelbyville, Kentucky. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Mississauga, Canada
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentWeb Ascend is a social media marketing firm. They were launched in 2024, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Moreton, England
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Sales Outsourcing +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DesignHeadquartered in Moreton, England, VIGO Digital is a small social media marketing agency. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Sales Outsourcing20% Social Media MarketingGDRX Heights is a social media marketing firm. Launched in 2024, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Beech Grove, IN
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Digital Strategy +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingDigital Strategy company Markify Matrix was launched in 2023. The small team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentSemnesia is a Content Marketing company. The team offers Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and is headquartered in Jakarta Timur, Indonesia and Jakarta Timur, Indonesia.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Advertising20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DevelopmentLE Digital, LLC is an Advertising company launched in 2024. In , the team focuses on Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Eastgardens, Australia
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Event Marketing20% Media Planning & Buying +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingBAGEL MARKETING PTY LTD is a media planning and buying company. Founded in 2024, the company is based in Eastgardens, Australia. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Event Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Killeen, TX
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Branding20% Content Marketing +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingFounded in 2022, Tapped Digital, a small branding company, is in Killeen, Texas. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Delhi, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DevelopmentLaunched in 2024, Digi sites is a social media marketing company. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click10% Advertising +5 services10% Branding10% Conversion Optimization10% Digital Strategy10% Public Relations10% Social Media MarketingPublicity Pulse is a SEO agency. They were founded in 2024, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% AI Development20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentOn Point Digital Services, a SEO services firm, was launched in 2023. They focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Advertising20% Branding +2 services20% Digital Strategy20% Pay Per ClickChawda & Company is an Advertising company launched in 2023. The firm focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DesignSocial media marketing company Digitunners is based in. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Pinch, WV
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Graphic Design20% Logo +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingInventio Tech Solutions is a social media marketing company located in Pinch, West Virginia. They provide Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were founded in 2020.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Miramar, FL
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Conversion Optimization20% Digital Strategy +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Web DesignLocated in Miramar, Florida, BathMarketers is a Digital Strategy company. The team provides Digital Strategy and Conversion Optimization.
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentWeb Pro Plans is a social media marketing firm founded in 2024. The small team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Dallas, TX
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentRYSEUP Solutions LLC is a Dallas, Texas-based social media marketing firm. Founded in 2022, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Other Digital Marketing +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingRevuteck is a social media marketing agency. Launched in 2023, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing. The firm is located in Hyderabad, India.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Jaipur, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Advertising20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DevelopmentIn Jaipur, India, MicroElites is an Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Antonio, TX
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Marketing Strategy20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DesignDigitalized Elevation is a Marketing Strategy company. They are headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. Their team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Évora, Portugal
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% IT Managed Services20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DevelopmentFounded in 2023, RankingPT is a social media marketing company. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9les Duanes de la Mar, Spain
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Conversion Optimization +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Web DevelopmentGiant Bamboo is a Content Marketing company launched in 2020. The small team offers Content Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9București, Romania
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Ecommerce Marketing20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DesignSocial media marketing firm OMAROSA AGENCY offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. They are based in București, Romania.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9नवी मुंबई, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Branding20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DevelopmentMartech Simplified Pvt Ltd, a branding company, specialize in Branding and Social Media Marketing. They were established in 2023.
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10% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click10% Content Marketing +6 services10% Conversion Optimization10% Low/No Code Development10% Web Design10% Web Development5% Logo5% Market ResearchFounded in 2019, Demian Media is a small pay per click company based in Miami, Florida and Barcelona, Spain. Their team focuses on Pay Per Click and Web Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Raleigh, NC
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Branding20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% UX/UI Design20% Web DesignCapital SEO Company is a branding agency launched in 2020. The team specializes in Branding and Search Engine Optimization and is in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Seaford, Australia
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% UX/UI Design +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentDigital Muscle, a SEO agency, was founded in 2023. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and is based in Seaford, Australia.
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Digital Strategy +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingFounded in 2024, Digital marketing specialist in malappuram-shaima is a Digital Strategy company. The company focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +3 services20% Web Development10% UX/UI Design10% Web DesignSocial media marketing firm Sumit Dynamics focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. They were established in 2024.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Warszawa, Poland
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +2 services20% UX/UI Design20% Web DesignNetravenmedia is a social media marketing company. Their small team is based in Warszawa, Poland. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Pune, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization45% Video Production20% Pay Per Click +1 service15% Social Media MarketingVideo production company Revitalize Digital is headquartered in Pune, India. Launched in 2024, the team focuses on Video Production and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Ishøj, Denmark
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Advertising20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web Development1UP Marketing is an Advertising company. Located in Ishøj, Denmark, the company was founded in 2022. Their services include Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9New Delhi, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DesignSainiDigiTech is a New Delhi, India-based social media marketing company. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Midland, MI
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Email Marketing +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingFounded in 2021, C Brother Marketing is a social media marketing company. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and is headquartered in Midland, Michigan.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Branding20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Video ProductionCaptcha Marketing is a branding firm. The team offers Branding and Social Media Marketing, and the firm is in Sydney, Australia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bengaluru, India
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Email Marketing +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingSocial media marketing firm PyxelProlix was founded in 2023. Based in Bengaluru, India, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9دبي, United Arab Emirates
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Conversion Optimization20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DesignXedosDigital, a social media marketing company, was launched in 2024. Headquartered in دبي, United Arab Emirates, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Noosaville, Australia
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Conversion Optimization20% Marketing Strategy +2 services20% Mobile & App Marketing20% Pay Per ClickFounded in 2022, App Marketing Assassins is a Marketing Strategy company. The small team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Mobile & App Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Branding20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DevelopmentTop Suite Digital Marketing is a branding company. Their team is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Graphic Design20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DevelopmentLibrads, a social media marketing agency, was established in 2024. The agency specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Bristol, England
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Branding20% Marketing Strategy +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Web DesignThe Spark Creative is a small branding company. Launched in 2022, the team focuses on Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Fredericton, Canada
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Conversion Optimization +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingRaven Performance is a Toronto, Canada-based social media marketing company. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and were established in 2024.
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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.
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