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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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Alexandria, VA
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Located in Alexandria, Virginia, Codmist is a small SEO company. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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SummitBound Marketing is a Marketing Strategy company. The team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Web Design and is based in Toronto, Canada.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Jaipur, India
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DigitalOpeners is a social media marketing company. They are headquartered in Jaipur, India. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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Launched in 2007, Aeon Web Technology is a small Ahmedabad, India-based web development firm. Their team offers Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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Ronel Agency is a branding agency established in 2011. The company offers Branding and Marketing Strategy, and is small.
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Magic Pencil India is a small Advertising company launched in 2018. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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Software development firm I Creators solutions is based in Ahmedabad, India. Their services include Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Ras Al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
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Stratagem agencey, a branding company, was launched in 2022. The company focuses on Branding and Public Relations.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Kondapur, India
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Established in 2021, Thrivom is a social media marketing firm. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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KandraDigital Marketing Solutions Pvt Ltd is a branding agency established in 2018. Based in Bengaluru, India, the team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Chandigarh, India
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Based in Chandigarh, India, Grid Advertising Agency is an Advertising company. They focus on Advertising and Branding.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Darjeeling, India
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Brand Sewa is a web design company located in Darjeeling, India. The team focuses on Web Design and E-Commerce Development.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49
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ROI Society is a small Advertising company. Launched in 2016, the team provides Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Khordha, India
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Headquartered in Khordha, India, Stellar Digital Lab is a social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Rădăuți, Romania
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Website development firm AlgoMediaSOFT Services is in Rădăuți, Romania. Their services include Web Development and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Indore, India
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Digital Fox Solutions is an Indore, India-based branding agency. The team focuses on Branding and Email Marketing.
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$10,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49North Vancouver, Canada
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Concord Media is a branding firm. They are headquartered in North Vancouver, Canada, and their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brantford, Canada
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In Motion Brands is a social media marketing firm founded in 2018. The firm offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing, and is small.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Richmond Hill, Canada
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Launched in 2021, TASProMarketing is a small branding company. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Immersive Tech Lab is a Dubai, United Arab Emirates-based social media marketing firm. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chennai, India
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Aryu is a social media marketing firm. They offer Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were established in 2019. The company is in Chennai, India.
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Impactrix Ad Agency is a branding agency. The Vittal Rao Nagar, Madhapur, Hyderabad., India-based agency provides Branding and Graphic Design.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49
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Headquartered in New Siddhapudur, India, Scopiq is a social media marketing agency. They offer Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and were established in 2019.
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Launched in 2024, Marketing Mistri is a branding company. Their team offers Branding and Web Development.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Barranquilla, Colombia
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Techdot Solution is a social media marketing company. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and is headquartered in Barranquilla, Colombia.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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Branding firm JSP Digital is headquartered in Ahmedabad, India. They focus on Branding and Social Media Marketing and were launched in 2014.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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The Digital Business is a small Ahmedabad, India-based branding firm. The team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Brisbane City, Australia
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Branding company IONYX Digital is located in Brisbane City, Australia. They focus on Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Pune, India
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Founded in 2016, Opstech Solution is a social media marketing firm. The firm provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Pouvoir is an Advertising company. They were founded in 2022 and provide Advertising and Branding.
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Launched in 2023, Softowell is a PR firm. Their team provides Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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Fusion Digitech, a social media marketing agency, specialize in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. They were established in 2019.
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DSOLUTIONS is a branding firm. They are headquartered in DUBAI, United Arab Emirates and have small team of experts. Their services include Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Bengaluru, India
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Founded in 2018, The Alpha Team, a small Account-Based Marketing company, is based in Bengaluru, India. Their services include Account-Based Marketing and Artificial Intelligence.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Venets Media Pvt Ltd is a Digital Strategy company founded in 2007. The team focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Ecommerce Steem is a web development firm. The firm was launched in 2016. Their team offers Web Development and E-Commerce Development.
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Crawl First Technologies is a web development firm in Kolkata, India. They provide Web Development and Branding.
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Located in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, Enzelmonkey Lab | Website Design & Development is a small Digital Strategy company. The team offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Kozhikode, India
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Established in 2023, Best Digital Marketing Agency in Calicut is a branding agency. The team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Fort McMurray, Canada
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Established in 2013, Trait Marketing is a branding firm. The firm provides Branding and Video Production.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Gurugram, India
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Aida Story Pvt Ltd is a branding firm. In Gurugram, India, the team specializes in Branding and Public Relations.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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Launched in 2019, The Code Technologies is a web development company. The agency provides Web Development and Branding.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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Sharpen Solutions is a web design agency. Their small team is located in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India. Their services include Web Design and Mobile App Development.
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JSS Web Solutions is a website development company. Established in 2010, the firm is located in Delhi, India. Their team specializes in Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Bhubaneswar, India
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Established in 1994, AIONINNO Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Is a small Bhubaneswar, India-based web development company. Their services include Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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EWebsites - SEO Agency Melbourne is a web development company. The South Yarra, Australia-based agency was launched in 2020. Their team focuses on Web Development and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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Launched in 2021, Amex Digital Marketing is a branding firm. The company specializes in Branding and Digital Strategy.
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SEO Bavaria - Performance Marketing Agentur is a social media marketing company. Based in Passau, Germany, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Tech Champions is a website development firm. The company focuses on Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chennai, India
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Branding company Moar Digital 360 was launched in 2021. The team focuses on Branding and Digital 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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$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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$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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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+$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.