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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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Creative Harmony is a small SEO company in. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cercado de Lima, Peru
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Agencia RANKEA, a Content Marketing company, was launched in 2018. Based in Cercado de Lima, Peru, the team specializes in Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Launched in 2017, Web Designers Coventry is a small web design company. Their services include Web Design and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Edmond, OK
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Talbot Services Corp. Is a pay per click company. Founded in 1996, the team specializes in Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization. The firm is located in Edmond, Oklahoma.
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Small Email Marketing company One Stop Internet, is located in Edmond, Oklahoma. Their services include Email Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Toms River, NJ
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Walsh Internet Marketing - NJ, a pay per click company, was launched in 2014. In Toms River, New Jersey, the team specializes in Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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PIXEL Marketing is a Divide, Colorado-based PPC agency. Launched in 2017, the team provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Gladstone, MO
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Trijour Media Design is a SEO agency. They are based in Gladstone, Missouri and have small team. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9St. Louis, MO
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NerdBox is an Advertising company. Founded in 2016, the firm is located in St. Louis, Missouri. Their team specializes in Advertising and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Miami Beach, FL
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Caesario Design, a pay per click agency, is in Miami Beach, Florida. The team offers Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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DASWOW Digital Advertising Solutions is a Huntersville, North Carolina-based pay per click company. Launched in 2015, the team specializes in Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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Launched in 2015, Rankiza Digital Marketing is a small Email Marketing company. Their team specializes in Email Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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My-Ads is a small -based Email Marketing company. Their services include Email Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Karachi, Pakistan
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Immac Bytes is a social media marketing company. They are based in Karachi, Pakistan and have small team. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Québec, Canada
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Agence Flex is a Québec, Canada-based Email Marketing company. Established in 2018, the team provides Email Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Miami Beach, FL
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Mangunza Digital, a pay per click company, is headquartered in Miami Beach, Florida. The team focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Budapest, Hungary
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Hwnline is a web design company founded in 2007. Their services include Web Design and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9El Cajon, CA
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Based in El Cajon, California, Anchor Troll Marketing is a pay per click company. Launched in 2017, the team offers Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Saint-Nicolas, Canada
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Who-eb is a small Marketing Strategy company. They focus on Marketing Strategy and Pay Per Click and were founded in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Marietta, GA
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Mammoth Solutions is an Advertising company. They specialize in Advertising and Marketing Strategy and were founded in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Budapest, Hungary
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Founded in 2015, Be Digital Budapest, a small public relations firm, is headquartered in Budapest, Hungary. Their services include Public Relations and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Miami Beach, FL
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Probella, a PPC company, is headquartered in Miami Beach, Florida. The team specializes in Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Budapest, Hungary
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Based in Budapest, Hungary, AdNet Media Kft. Is a small pay per click company. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lahore, Pakistan
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Productive Digital Marketing Agency is a branding firm. They are headquartered in Lahore, Pakistan and have small team. They offer Branding and Pay Per Click.
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Five Tool is a CRM consulting and SI company founded in 2018. Their team focuses on CRM consulting and SI and Pay Per Click.
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Small SEO agency Tradesign, is headquartered in Australia. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9London, England
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Ubie is an e-commerce development firm. Headquartered in London, England, the firm was launched in 2015. Their services include E-Commerce Development and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9FHY, Argentina
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Citricox is a small FHY, Argentina-based e-commerce development firm. The team offers E-Commerce Development and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Córdoba, Argentina
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RBS Comunicacion Integral is an e-commerce development firm. They were launched in 2009 and provide E-Commerce Development and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9London , England
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Website Consultants Ltd is a pay per click agency. Their small team is located in London , England. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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Located in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden, Teveo is a SEO services firm. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Conversion Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dublin, Ireland
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Small web design agency Website Builders Ireland, is based in Dublin, Ireland. The team provides Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9North Lakes, Australia
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Web Agents North Lakes is a PPC company launched in 2008. The company provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dublin, Ireland
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PPC IMPACT Advertising is a pay per click company. They are headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, and their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Budapest, Hungary
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In Budapest, Hungary, ProfitOnline is a small Content Marketing company. Their services include Content Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dublin, Ireland
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Ireland SEO is a SEO company. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, the firm specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Washington, MI
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Propel Pages, LLC is a pay per click agency. The team focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization, and the company is headquartered in Washington, Michigan.
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E-Geeks Ltd is a Digital Strategy company founded in 2012. Their services include Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Manchester, England
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Digital Strategy company Yuuzuu is located in Manchester, England. Founded in 2015, the team provides Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dublin 2, Ireland
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Headquartered in Dublin 2, Ireland, DailyDigital.Media is an Advertising company. They focus on Advertising and Search Engine Optimization and were launched in 2013.
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Yokweb is a PPC agency. Their small team is in Dublin, Ireland. Their team offers Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Montréal, Canada
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Social Revival is a graphic design company. The Montréal, Canada-based agency offers Graphic Design and Pay Per Click.
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Agenciaseosem.cl is a Maipú, Chile-based IT managed services company. They provide IT managed services and Pay Per Click and were founded in 2015.
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Email Marketing company Max Your Media is based in New York, New York. The team provides Email Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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Headquartered in Virginia, A Digital Marketing Consultant is a small pay per click company. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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Easytech Solutions is a Digital Strategy company. The firm is based in Liverpool, England. Their team provides Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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SEM ANTICS is an Austin, Texas-based Marketing Strategy company. They offer Marketing Strategy and Conversion Optimization.
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Astriden, a small PPC company, is located in Santa Cruz, , California. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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SEO By The Phoenix is a small Cherry Hill, New Jersey-based SEO services firm. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Dijify Ltd is a web design agency. They offer Web Design and Pay Per Click and are based in Edinburgh, Scotland.
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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+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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39.5/40.019.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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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.