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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJServices provided
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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2020 Vision Digital is a social media marketing agency. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and is located in Lafayette, California.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Greater Noida, India
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Launched in 2018, Digital Global India is an Advertising company. The firm offers Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Kalispell, MT
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The Sunset Ridge Group, a Digital Strategy company, is based in Kalispell, Montana. The team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Established in 2012, SB Digital Enterprises is a Digital Strategy company. The team focuses on Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Chennai, India
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Zastey is a Content Marketing company. Headquartered in Chennai, India, their team specializes in Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Hurst, TX
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Digital Media Agency, a Digital Strategy company, was founded in 2023. The team focuses on Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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Digital Marketing DZ, a social media marketing firm, is based in. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Kamarajar Salai, India
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Glyphstergo is a SEO services firm launched in 2020. The firm offers Search Engine Optimization and Mobile App Development, and is small.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Greater Noida, India
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Lavish Infotech, a Content Marketing company, was established in 2023. The company offers Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Adverise , a social media marketing company, specialize in Social Media Marketing and Graphic Design. They were launched in 2023.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Jaipur, India
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GKMT Institute is a branding firm. The company is located in Jaipur, India. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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SastaSEO is a social media marketing firm launched in 2023. The firm offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Zaki Smma is a social media marketing firm. Their small team of employees is in Cape Town, South Africa and Cape Town, South Africa. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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Launched in 2022, MarketingOceans is a SEO agency. The company focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Marketing Strategy, and is small.
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Digital Architects is a Digital Strategy company. They provide Digital Strategy and Content Marketing and are based in Empire Bay, Australia.
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Codeapi is a SEO services firm in Jaipur, India. Founded in 2023, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9San Pedro Alcántara, Spain
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Branding company Webatite was established in 2016. The team specializes in Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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Social media marketing company Upspot was established in 2023. The small team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Launched in 2019, EruptSEO is a website development firm. In , the team provides Web Development and Digital Strategy.
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Digital Titan Studios is a social media marketing firm. They provide Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were launched in 2020. The firm is located in Singapore.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Bay Shore, NY
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Established in 2023, KickAds Brand Marketing, a small branding agency, is headquartered in Bay Shore, New York. Their team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Bengaluru, India
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Founded in 2024, Rexallsoft, a small software development company, is in Bengaluru, India. Their team provides Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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WOW Commerce is a branding agency established in 2012. The company offers Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Karachi, Pakistan
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CRO Xpert is a social media marketing agency. They were founded in 2016, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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Launched in 2023, MTS Omnitechsols LTD is a social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Rank Hub Digital is a social media marketing firm. Based in Chuadanga, Bangladesh, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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NYV Digital is an Advertising company. They offer Advertising and Pay Per Click and are located in Lahore, Pakistan.
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Founded in 2023, Knowledge World24 is a social media marketing company. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Small pay per click company Digitay, is located in Pimpri-Chinchwad, India. Their services include Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy.
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Launched in 2024, Gemedia is an Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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Digitalrench is an Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Social Media Marketing and is headquartered in Delhi, India.
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R8X Digital is a Digital Strategy company. The Barrington, New Hampshire-based team offers Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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Business Direct, a social media marketing agency, specialize in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing. They were established in 2022.
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Pay per click agency Market Magnet Pros was established in 2012. The small team specializes in Pay Per Click and Web Design.
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SEO agency Extreme Digital Marketing is in Greenville, South Carolina. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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Affiliate Marketing company Cliqio was launched in 2023. The team provides Affiliate Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Square Mobs is a social media marketing agency. Their small team is based in Karaikudi, India and specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. The firm was launched in 2023.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9St. Petersburg, FL
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New Society Media is a social media marketing company. Their small team of employees is headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Greater Noida, India
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3Square Marketing is a small Greater Noida, India-based branding company. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Libss Media is a small Edmonton, Canada-based web design company. Their services include Web Design and Sales Outsourcing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Gainesville, FL
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Imperium Marketing Solutions is a small website development firm in Gainesville, Florida. Their services include Web Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Seneca, SC
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Established in 2020, Full Throttle Media, a small web design agency, is headquartered in Seneca, South Carolina. Their team focuses on Web Design and Web Development.
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UDC Canada is a Mississauga, Canada-based e-commerce development firm. Launched in 2020, the team focuses on E-Commerce Development and Email Marketing.
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Marketing Head LLC is a Palatine, Illinois-based social media marketing company. They offer Social Media Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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GETITRANK DIGITAL MARKETING SOLUTION AGENCY, a small branding company, is located in Lahore, Pakistan. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Mohali, India
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Founded in 2022, Pixel Perfect freelance digital marketing Agency is a small Mohali, India-based social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Digital Shraddha Pathak is a social media marketing company. Located in Mumbai, India, the firm was established in 2024. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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OneTap Studio is a SEO services firm. They are headquartered in Noida, India. Their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Social media marketing firm Sreya was founded in 2024. Headquartered in kannur, India and kannur, India, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Fareham, England
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Digital 365 is a web design company founded in 2024. The team focuses on Web Design and Social Media Marketing and is located in Fareham, England.
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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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Costa Mesa, CA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Pleasant Grove, UT
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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 - 249Boca Raton, FL
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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+$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.