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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJServices provided
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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Established in 2022, HawkWebs Digital Marketing is a social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Nicosia, Cyprus
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In Nicosia, Cyprus, Digital Nexus Agency is a small social media marketing company. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Brand Buddiies, a branding company, was established in 2020. Located in Gurugram, India, the team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Bliqo Digital is a social media marketing firm founded in 2025. The firm provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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10x Ads, a Performance Marketing company, was launched in 2024. The team provides Performance Marketing and Pay Per Click and is headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida.
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Blueline SEO Co is a social media marketing company. In Amman, Jordan, the company was launched in 2023. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UpKraze is a social media marketing agency. Established in 2025, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Founded in 2025, PPC Majestic is a small Advertising company in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Their team offers Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Sarasota, FL
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BeGEXP is a branding firm. Launched in 2025, the company is headquartered in Sarasota, Florida and St. Petersburg, Florida. Their services include Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Lahore, Pakistan
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Social media marketing firm Millennial Logics was launched in 2025. The small team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Content Marketing company Level Up Promotion was founded in 2024. The team specializes in Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Social media marketing company Avymt is headquartered in Chikhali, India. They offer Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Istanbul, Türkiye
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Web Partner, a SEO agency, is headquartered in Istanbul, Türkiye. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Ludhiana, India
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Searchar by Sagar is a social media marketing company. The agency is located in Ludhiana, India. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Move Forward Strategies is a SEO company. Their team is based in Liscannor, Ireland. The firm focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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San Diego Website Design Experts, a social media marketing firm, was launched in 2020. The agency focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Inland Empire Web Design Experts is a Marketing Strategy company. They were launched in 2020 and provide Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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ClientSync is a SEO company. They were established in 2024 and provide Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Coolmedia Marketing Limiited, a small Advertising company, is headquartered in Liverpool, England. The team specializes in Advertising and Direct Marketing.
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Social media marketing agency JaiVibe Digital Marketing Agency is based in Hyderabad, India. Established in 2025, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Founded in 2025, Seattle SEO Marketing is a branding agency. The team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
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Based in Kozhikode, India, Cosmora Digital is a small social media marketing company. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Cybona Web Design & Development is a social media marketing agency. The team is headquartered in Patna, India, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Varuncode is a social media marketing agency. Their team is located in New Delhi, India and specializes in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9eManzimtoti, South Africa
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Sales Ninja is a small branding company launched in 2024. Their services include Branding and Digital Strategy.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Arakkonam, India
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Techscopic Solutions is a small social media marketing company based in Arakkonam, India. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Branding company Marketing Mistake Advertising was founded in 2025. The agency specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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Thrasher & Vine, a small social media marketing company, is located in Augusta, Georgia. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Social media marketing agency AD Digital Place was founded in 2025. The small team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Headquartered in Surrey, Canada, Seovoyage is a Content Marketing company. They specialize in Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Branding firm BrandShyp was founded in 2024. Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, the team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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The Digital Mohalla is a social media marketing agency. They were launched in 2024 and provide Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Celina, TX
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In Celina, Texas, Unstoppable Revenue is a social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Zirakpur, India
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Virk Digital Media is a social media marketing agency. Their small team of employees is in Zirakpur, India. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Undisclosed$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Tampa, FL
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Trade Guild Consulting is a social media marketing agency. They offer Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and were founded in 2018.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Ahmedabad, India
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Launched in 2025, Aenjession Digital Pvt. Ltd. Is a social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Social media marketing firm Digital Roar was established in 2022. The agency focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Established in 2025, Thunder & Flash Marketing is a social media marketing agency. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and is located in Norwich, England.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Exeter, England
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Elore Digital is a social media marketing firm founded in 2025. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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In New Britain, Connecticut, Roofless Marketing is a Conversion Optimization company. They provide Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization.
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SiteZaa is a social media marketing company. Their small team is located in Guwahati, India and specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. The firm was established in
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Patna, India
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Debug Digital is a social media marketing agency launched in 2025. Based in Patna, India, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Abuja, Nigeria
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Social media marketing firm Ozome Agency was launched in 2024. The small team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Web X Grow is a SEO agency headquartered in Faisalabad, Pakistan. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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Small public relations agency Playbook Digital, is located in Oakville, Canada. The team specializes in Public Relations and Search Engine Optimization.
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Cybberlyft is a social media marketing firm founded in 2019. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Shah GMB Expert is a Market Research company. The team focuses on Market Research and Social Media Marketing and is located in Karachi, Pakistan.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Ludhiana, India
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Madsun Media is a social media marketing agency. The company is based in Ludhiana, India. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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The SEO Guru is a social media marketing firm. They are in Islamabad, Pakistan, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Headquartered in Saint Martin's, England, UX Sites is a SEO agency. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were founded in 2025.
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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+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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$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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75% Search Engine Optimization10% Pay Per Click15% 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.