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See all 353 projectsSmartSites is a digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, search engine marketing, and website optimization services. The company has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with 100% of reviewers highlighting their responsive communication and timely project delivery. Clients frequently praise SmartSites for enhancing online visibility and achieving significant improvements in website ranking and organic search optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249دبي, United Arab Emirates
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Oreezo, a social media marketing company, is based in دبي, United Arab Emirates. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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360 Digital Idea is a web design agency. The Delhi, India-based firm was founded in 2015. Their services include Web Design and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Kochi, India
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Way WeDesign , a Direct Marketing company, is in Kochi, India. The team offers Direct Marketing and Other Marketing.
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Established in 2018, EXBROIT GOALS, a midsize social media marketing firm, is in Saint Paul, Minnesota and Saint Paul, Minnesota. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Markup Digi, a branding company, provides Branding and Digital Strategy. The agency is located in Noida, India.
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Media planning and buying agency Growth Natives Australia is based in Southport, Australia. Founded in 2023, the team specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Noida, India
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BG System Services Private Limited is a branding company launched in 2013. Based in Noida, India, the team offers Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr50 - 249Kolhapur, India
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Website development firm Barcadly Services was launched in 2020. The company focuses on Web Development and Mobile App Development, and is midsize.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249
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Established in 2019, Nova Labs is a Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Kutumbh Digital, a Market Research company, is in Noida, India. They provide Market Research and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Jabalpur, India
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PageUp Software Services Pvt Ltd, a software development firm, is in Jabalpur, India and Indore, India. They offer Custom Software Development and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Delhi, India
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Social media marketing company i3infosoft was launched in 2013. The agency offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and is midsize.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Bengaluru, India
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Founded in 2022, OGI Technology-Call Center Services is a midsize social media marketing firm in Bengaluru, India. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$300+ / hr50 - 249Delhi, India
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Code Web Creation is a mobile app development firm. Headquartered in Delhi, India, the team specializes in Mobile App Development and Marketing Strategy.
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Digital Business Intelligence is a Digital Strategy company. The دبي, United Arab Emirates-based company was founded in 2006. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Avidity india, a website development firm, was founded in 2018. The team specializes in Web Development and Mobile App Development and is located in Delhi, India and New Delhi, India.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Newark, DE
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Web development company Ahu Tecnologies was launched in 2010. The firm specializes in Web Development and Mobile App Development, and is midsize.
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Launched in 2020, IMPROWWW MARKETING - THE DIGITAL AGENCY, a small Marketing Strategy company, is based in Budapest, Hungary. Their team provides Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Marketing Transformers, a Digital Strategy company, is located in Sydney, Australia. They specialize in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Diginotive, a branding agency, was established in 2022. The firm provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Greater Noida, India
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Kyrios Digital Group is a Conversion Optimization company. The Greater Noida, India-based team specializes in Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Noida, India
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Beyond GTM is an Advertising company. They are located in Noida, India and have midsize team. They provide Advertising and Branding.
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Social media marketing firm ITnowstudios was founded in 2012. The company specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Pune, India
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Web development firm Alpesa Media is headquartered in Pune, India. They specialize in Web Development and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancer
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Launched in 2024, Abhishek is a social media marketing firm. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and is based in kannur, India.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Noida, India
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Possesive Panda Pvt. Ltd., a web development firm, was founded in 2024. The midsize team specializes in Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerBologna, Italy
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MAG Web Agency is a social media marketing company established in 1998. The small team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Noida, India
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Web development company Growing Pro Technologies focuses on Web Development and Mobile App Development. They were established in 2020.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Founded in 2011, Digital Implevista is a Digital Strategy company. The team focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Karachi, Pakistan
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Cloud Lab Private Ltd is a branding agency launched in 2012. The team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerMumbai, India
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Digital Shweta Sagar is a social media marketing firm. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and are located in Mumbai, India.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerBristol, England
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JFS Digital Consulting Ltd, a Digital Strategy company, was established in 2018. The team provides Digital Strategy and Conversion Optimization and is in Bristol, England.
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Jumana ap is a SEO company. In Kannur, India, the agency was founded in 2024. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Baranli.net, a small social media marketing firm, is headquartered in Antalya, Türkiye. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerRixensart, Belgium
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Jean SPRIMONT (Veryfleet SRL) is a small social media marketing firm established in 2014. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Noida, India
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Clickinpedia Private Limited is a web development firm established in 2022. Their team provides Web Development and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerBangkok, Thailand
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Digi Era is a social media marketing company in Bangkok, Thailand. They offer Social Media Marketing and Mobile & App Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerKifisia, Greece
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Social media marketing company Kyros Asfis is headquartered in Kifisia, Greece. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancer
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Fanclap is an Advertising company. The agency is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Their team focuses on Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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Oliver Carding is a Bowdon, England-based Marketing Strategy company. The team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Content Marketing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hrFreelancerVila Curuçá Velha, Brazil
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Dogaweb is a social media marketing company. Their team is headquartered in Vila Curuçá Velha, Brazil and offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Founded in 2023, Omega UAE IT is a midsize Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates-based social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Webpundit is a branding company based in Bengaluru, India. They offer Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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Contractor Marketing Pros is a SEO company. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click, and the agency is located in Miami Beach, Florida.
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Ludhiana seo experts is a small social media marketing agency. Established in 2025, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancer
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Bee Smart Digital is a social media marketing firm. Their team is located in Galway, Ireland. The firm specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerBallito, South Africa
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Launched in 2017, Stryx Collective is a branding firm. Their services include Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancer
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Indigo Labs is a small Marketing Strategy company headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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Cruzen Digital is an Ecommerce Marketing company. Launched in 2019, the agency focuses on Ecommerce Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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HALYARD // Creative + Consulting is a branding company headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida. Founded in 2021, the team offers Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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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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39.2/40.019.6/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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.