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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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The sentiment surrounding transparency in SmartSites' reviews is overwhelmingly positive. Clients frequently commend the company's clear communication and detailed reporting practices. For instance, one client noted their 'complete transparency in billing' and 'real-time viewing access' to project activities. Another highlighted the 'open communication style and personal touch' that made them feel valued. Overall, clients appreciate SmartSites' dedication to keeping them informed and involved throughout their projects, contributing to a strong sense of trust.-
SEO & PPC Mgmt for Load Force Weighing Systems Manufacturer
5.0 May 21, 2024They are providing MUCH more as far as services go, specifically content writing, making website changes/blog posts as needed without having to go through our web developer, and providing PPC management with SEO for the same price we were previously paying for SEO alone. Complete transparency in billing. They provide a detailed breakdown on how all billable hours are used. Real-time viewing access (via ActiveCollab) to what is being done, by who, and communication with those individuals.
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PPC for Footwear Brand
5.0 Jan 17, 2023Zach is not only transparent about deliverables but also rarely misses a deadline. He's effective in communicating high level concepts and has high attention to detail. What makes SmartSites stand out to me is the transparent and open communication style and personal touch.
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SEO & Digital Marketing for Fishing Charter
5.0 Sep 15, 2021SmartSite’s professionalism and connectivity distinguish them from other providers. Getting ahold of them is never an issue and they are completely transparent with their methods, approaches, and progress. A lot of the SEO companies that we’ve worked with in the past were not so see-through, but SmartSites really keeps us up to date on everything.
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Web Dev & Digital Marketing for Wealth Consultation Service
5.0 May 6, 2021They make it easy with everything they are working on being very transparent. The number of reviews and companies they have worked with that gives them the edge. You never know what really works until you try but working with so many others they have a good idea of what works.
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5.0 Oct 23, 2019We would talk regularly on the phone, via email, and in person about once per month. We also had access to the project portal which allowed us to see changes in real time. The team is very knowledgeable and persistent when it comes to finding out issues and providing solutions. Their communication is very fast and transparent.
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119 of 135 Search Engine Optimization reviews are 5 stars9 new reviews for Search Engine Optimization in past 6 months$50,000 – $199,999 avg. project costRead 135 ReviewsSearch Engine Optimization PROJECT HIGHLIGHT
SEO & Web Dev for Hospitality & Architectural Design Firm
5.0 — SmartSites provides SEO and web development services for a hospitality and architectural design firm. The team is also responsible for competitor research, keyword strategy, and technical auditing. Read moreWas this helpful?
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Clients generally perceive SmartSites as providing excellent value for money, often highlighting the company's responsiveness and effective communication. Multiple reviews noted significant improvements in metrics such as lead generation, conversion rates, and return on ad spend (ROAS). For example, one client experienced a 25x ROI on their ad spend, while another noted an increase in traffic and conversions after just a couple of months. Overall, the sentiment reflects satisfaction with the cost-effectiveness of SmartSites' services.Was this helpful?
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Vilnius, Lithuania
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Conversion Optimization25% E-Commerce Development +1 service25% Pay Per ClickGOOD ONE, UAB, a Conversion Optimization company, is based in Vilnius, Lithuania. Launched in 2009, the team specializes in Conversion Optimization and E-Commerce Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Rīga, Latvia
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Advertising25% Pay Per Click +1 service25% Social Media MarketingRivers Digital, an Advertising company, was founded in 2014. The agency focuses on Advertising and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Nashua, NH
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40% Search Engine Optimization10% Content Marketing10% Digital Strategy +4 services10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Production10% Web DesignSearchPro Systems, a SEO services firm, is located in Nashua, New Hampshire. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing and were established in 2006.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49København, Denmark
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Email Marketing25% Mobile & App Marketing +1 service25% Pay Per ClickTraffic Lab ApS is an Email Marketing company. The København, Denmark-based firm was launched in 2013. Their services include Email Marketing and Mobile & App Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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30% Search Engine Optimization30% Digital Strategy20% Conversion Optimization +1 service20% Pay Per ClickLaunched in 2011, Marketing Lion is a Digital Strategy company. Their team focuses on Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Bruxelles, Belgium
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Digital Strategy25% Pay Per Click +1 service25% Social Media MarketingBlue2purple is a Bruxelles, Belgium-based Digital Strategy company. The team focuses on Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Helsinki, Finland
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30% Search Engine Optimization30% Conversion Optimization20% Pay Per Click +1 service20% Social Media MarketingOIKIO is a Conversion Optimization company. They are based in Helsinki, Finland and have small team. They specialize in Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Hyderabad, India
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click25% Web Design +1 service25% Web DevelopmentEstablished in 2009, Ruchi Web Solutions is a PPC agency. Based in Hyderabad, India and Portland, Oregon, the team offers Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Sheldon, Australia
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Digital Strategy25% Pay Per Click +1 service25% Web DevelopmentHigh Curves is a Digital Strategy company. They are headquartered in Sheldon, Australia and have small team. Their services include Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Bulimba, Australia
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Digital Strategy25% Pay Per Click +1 service25% Web DevelopmentLaunched in 1998, Shove is a Digital Strategy company. The team specializes in Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Helmond, Netherlands
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Email Marketing25% Pay Per Click +1 service25% Social Media MarketingAfdeling Online is an Email Marketing company. The Helmond, Netherlands-based agency was founded in 2012. Their team focuses on Email Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Istanbul, Türkiye
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Branding25% Pay Per Click +1 service25% Social Media MarketingAdXclusive is a small Amsterdam, Netherlands-based branding company. Their services include Branding and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click25% Social Media Marketing +1 service25% Web DevelopmentRED Performance is a PPC company. They were established in 2011, and their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49São Paulo, Brazil
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Mobile App Development25% Pay Per Click +1 service25% Social Media MarketingMobile app development firm CRP Mango was established in 2002. The company offers Mobile App Development and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Quezon City, Philippines
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20% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click20% Content Marketing +2 services15% Web Design15% Web DevelopmentOOm Philippines Inc, is a small pay per click company. They specialize in Pay Per Click and Content Marketing and were launched in 2016.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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40% Search Engine Optimization40% Content Marketing10% Pay Per Click +1 service10% Social Media MarketingSekari is a Content Marketing company. They provide Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were founded in 2009. The company is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Cardiff, Wales
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Conversion Optimization25% Marketing Strategy +1 service25% Pay Per ClickFounded in 2013, Traffic Jam Media is a Conversion Optimization company. Based in Cardiff, Wales, the team specializes in Conversion Optimization and Marketing Strategy.
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Media Planning & Buying25% Pay Per Click +1 service25% Social Media MarketingJuhll Agency is a media planning & buying agency. The firm is in Hermosa Beach, California. Their team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Portsmouth, NH
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Branding25% Pay Per Click +1 service25% Web DesignKirk Communications, a branding firm, is located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. They specialize in Branding and Pay Per Click and were founded in 2005.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Melbourne, Australia
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Email Marketing25% Pay Per Click +1 service25% Social Media MarketingAustralian Digital Marketing Solutions is an Email Marketing company. Their small team is based in Melbourne, Australia. Their team offers Email Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Norwood, Australia
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click25% Social Media Marketing +1 service25% Web DesignDigital Marketing Adelaide is a PPC company. The firm is headquartered in Norwood, Australia. Their team focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Netley, Australia
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click25% Social Media Marketing +1 service25% Web DesignDigitally Up is a pay per click company founded in 2018. The company provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49College Station, TX
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Mobile & App Marketing25% Pay Per Click +1 service25% Social Media MarketingMarketing Heroes LLC is a Mobile & App Marketing company founded in 2014. Their services include Mobile & App Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Savannah, GA
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click25% Social Media Marketing +1 service25% Web DesignUnited Webworks, Inc. Is a small pay per click company based in Savannah, Georgia and Bluffton, South Carolina. The team provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sanford, FL
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25% Search Engine Optimization30% Social Media Marketing25% Pay Per Click +1 service20% Web DevelopmentJCC Marketing Solutions is a small social media marketing company founded in 2009. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Naples, FL
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click25% Social Media Marketing +1 service25% Web DesignRP2 USA is a PPC agency. Their team is in Naples, Florida and Naples, Florida and focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lakeland, FL
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click25% Social Media Marketing +1 service25% Web DesignMaximize Digital Media is a pay per click agency located in Lakeland, Florida. They offer Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Digital Strategy25% Media Planning & Buying +1 service25% Pay Per ClickPace Branding and Marketing is a Digital Strategy company. Founded in 1949, their team specializes in Digital Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click25% Social Media Marketing +1 service25% Web DesignFind Local Company, a small PPC company, is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The team specializes in Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Cockeysville, MD
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20% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click30% Social Media Marketing +1 service20% Content MarketingPay per click agency Driven Media Group is headquartered in Cockeysville, Maryland. The team focuses on Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sandpoint, ID
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30% Search Engine Optimization30% Social Media Marketing20% Pay Per Click +2 services10% Advertising10% Web DesignMarket Igniter is a SEO services firm. Their small team of employees is located in Sandpoint, Idaho. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Waltham, MA
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Advertising25% Conversion Optimization +1 service25% Pay Per ClickLaunched in 2008, MD Connect, Inc is a small Waltham, Massachusetts-based Advertising company. Their team specializes in Advertising and Conversion Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Martinez, GA
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Logo25% Pay Per Click +1 service25% Web DesignAlpha Creative Solutions is a small Martinez, Georgia-based Logo company. Their services include Logo and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Reykjavík, Iceland
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Advertising25% Pay Per Click +1 service25% Social Media MarketingBased in Reykjavík, Iceland, The Engine is an Advertising company. They focus on Advertising and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Valletta, Malta
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Digital Strategy25% Pay Per Click +1 service25% Social Media MarketingFairTech SEO is a Digital Strategy company. They are headquartered in Valletta, Malta and have small team. Their services include Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Monterrey, Mexico
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Advertising25% Pay Per Click +1 service25% Web DevelopmentBvro.mx is an Advertising company. In Monterrey, Mexico, the firm specializes in Advertising and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Monterrey, Mexico
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Advertising25% Branding +1 service25% Pay Per ClickFounded in 2013, Frequentia is an Advertising company. The company specializes in Advertising and Branding, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Delray Beach, FL
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Advertising25% Pay Per Click +1 service25% Web DesignThe Mojo Media, LLC is a Delray Beach, Florida-based Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49West Palm Beach, FL
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click25% Web Design +1 service25% Web DevelopmentPay per click company C2 Consulting Group is headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida. The team provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Spokane, WA
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click25% Social Media Marketing +1 service25% Web DesignFiregang Dental Marketing, a PPC agency, was launched in 2010. They focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Tetovo, North Macedonia
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click25% Social Media Marketing +1 service25% Web DesignHeadquartered in Tetovo, North Macedonia, Duos Digital- Digital Marketing Agency is a small pay per click company. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Tempe, AZ
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Advertising25% Pay Per Click +1 service25% Social Media Marketing5 Fold Marketing is an Advertising company. Established in 2009, the team focuses on Advertising and Pay Per Click. The firm is located in Tempe, Arizona.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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30% Search Engine Optimization30% Social Media Marketing20% Pay Per Click +2 services10% Advertising10% Digital StrategyTVG Verlag, a SEO company, was founded in 2001. The firm provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49München, Germany
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click20% Logo +2 services20% Web Design10% Social Media MarketingAra8 is a pay per click company. Founded in 2018, the team focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49München, Germany
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30% Search Engine Optimization30% Web Design20% Pay Per Click +1 service20% Social Media MarketingSmall SEO agency Three Solutions, is in München, Germany. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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30% Search Engine Optimization30% Social Media Marketing20% Pay Per Click +1 service20% Web DevelopmentSEO services firm Pro Digital Media was launched in 2007. The small team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Doral, FL
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click25% Social Media Marketing +1 service25% Web DesignPlumbing & HVAC SEO is a PPC agency. Established in 2010, the team provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization. The firm is based in Doral, Florida.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49College Station, TX
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% E-Commerce Development25% Pay Per Click +1 service25% Web DesignWeb Unlimited is a College Station, Texas-based e-commerce development firm. They focus on E-Commerce Development and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Mount Wolf, PA
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click25% Web Design +1 service25% Web DevelopmentLocated in Mount Wolf, Pennsylvania, Flash Avenue, LLC. Is a SEO agency. Established in 1994, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Barcelona, Spain
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click25% Social Media Marketing +1 service25% Web DesignFounded in 2017, Brave DMA is a small PPC company. Their services include 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+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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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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