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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+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Hyderabad, India
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Social redirect, a website development company, was founded in 2018. The agency focuses on Web Development and Digital Strategy, and is small.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Mumbai, India
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Dimerse is an Advertising company. Launched in 2000, the team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Mumbai, India
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Go For It Communications is an Advertising company in Mumbai, India and Bengaluru, India. Founded in 2019, the team provides Advertising and Branding.
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Launched in 2002, AI CodingX: SEO, Web, Digital Marketing & Google PPC - Miami is a social media marketing agency. The small team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Indore, India
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Jhanvi Technologies is a Back Office Outsourcing company founded in 2022. The firm offers Back Office Outsourcing and Artificial Intelligence, and is small.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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New Bringoo Teh is a website development firm. Established in 2000, the company provides Web Development and Digital Strategy.
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Web development firm Longetiv Digital Hub was founded in 2024. The agency focuses on Web Development and Branding, and is small.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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Hypelocal is a Digital Strategy company. They were founded in 2016 and offer Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Editvo: Complete Advertising Solution is a delhi, India-based Advertising company. They provide Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Middletown, PA
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Located in Middletown, Pennsylvania and Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India, devoptiv is a SEO agency. Founded in 2024, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Hire a Developer is a custom software development firm. Headquartered in Chilliwack, Canada, the team provides Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49
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Stethon Digital Marketing is a Performance Marketing company. They focus on Performance Marketing and Advertising and were established in 2024.
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Cellcommnext is a website development company located in New Delhi, India. Established in 2019, the team specializes in Web Development and Digital Strategy.
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Business View India is a web development company established in 2016. The team offers Web Development and Advertising and is located in Ludhiana, India.
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Small AI Consulting company Pure Designers, is headquartered in کراچی, Pakistan. The team focuses on AI Consulting and AI Agents.
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WeRise Performance, a branding firm, was established in 2021. The team provides Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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DStudio90 Solutions is a small Digital Strategy company headquartered in Pune, India. The team specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Launched in 2020, World Business Express is a small Advertising company in Mohali, India. Their team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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Founded in 2018, Consultwise LLC (Software4.net) is a small Digital Strategy company. Their team focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Established in 2012, Globelectra is a social media marketing company. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Performance Marketing.
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Deltagroup is a website development company. They are in Mashhad, Türkiye and have small team. They focus on Web Development and Branding.
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Digital Marketing Freelancer in Dubai is a branding agency headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The team offers Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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Digikit is a small Advertising company headquartered in Bangalore, India. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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InfoGlobal is an application development company launched in 2019. The team provides Mobile App Development and Branding and is based in Indore, India.
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Acetrot is a social media marketing agency. Their team is based in Mumbai, India. The agency offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Agencia Roco is a website development firm launched in 2020. The team specializes in Web Development and Marketing Strategy.
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WebzPlot, an Advertising company, is based in Bengaluru, India. Established in 2016, the team specializes in Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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Webseowiz is a custom software development firm. Launched in 2018, the team offers Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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Novelucent Technologies Private Limited is a small branding agency founded in 2011. Their team offers Branding and Conversion Optimization.
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Small Advertising company Digital Dukandaari, is based in Jaipur, India. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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Established in 2014, The Brand Boosters is a small Hyderabad, India-based social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Affiliate Marketing company Digiexpand was founded in 2021. The small team specializes in Affiliate Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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Togwe Pvt Ltd, a Direct Marketing company, focuses on Direct Marketing and Digital Strategy. The company is headquartered in Jaipur, India.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Greater Noida, India
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3FI TECH COMMUNICATIONS PVT LTD is a SEO company headquartered in Greater Noida, India. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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LiFet Media is an AI Agents company. The company is headquartered in Cornwall, Canada. Their team focuses on AI Agents and Artificial Intelligence.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Noida, India
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Digital Asia is an Advertising company headquartered in Noida, India. Their services include Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Norwich, England
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Yawn Marketing Ltd is a Marketing Strategy company. The team is based in Norwich, England, and their services include Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Yogesh Jangid: Digital Marketing & SEO Expert is an Udaipur, India-based Digital Strategy company. Launched in 2015, the team focuses on Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancer
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Web design agency Fuheyo Web and Digital Marketing Solutions is headquartered in Santa Magdalena, Philippines. They provide Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Suffern, NY
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BizGroundUp is a Digital Strategy company. They are located in Suffern, New York and have small team of experts. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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See all 1 projectsRunning a business is complex. Your digital strategy shouldn’t be. We help businesses grow online with everything from branding and websites to SEO, social media, and podcasts. One partner. Every
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Mumbai, India
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See all 1 projectsDigital Outgrow offers website design and development services. Reviews highlight the company's ability to achieve aggressive marketing goals within committed timeframes and their transparent, exceptional customer service. Clients were particularly impressed with the team's enthusiasm and strong work ethic.
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See all 1 projectsBharat Digi Lane offers services in Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and small-scale marketing. The reviews highlight their ability to deliver projects on time, responsive support, and effective client management. Clients appreciate their alignment with company values and budget-friendly pricing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Antonio, TX
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Launched in 2009, Damo Advertising is a web design company. Based in San Antonio, Texas, the team specializes in Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Pelabuhan Klang, Malaysia
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Exposureville is a branding firm. Based in Pelabuhan Klang, Malaysia, the company provides Branding and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Sofia, Bulgaria
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SurroundBG, a software development firm, is in Sofia, Bulgaria. Established in 2010, the team provides Custom Software Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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Loops is a Digital Strategy company. The San Francisco, California-based firm was founded in 2019. Their team provides Digital Strategy and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Mannheim, Germany
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In Mannheim, Germany, Deroché & Moore is a small branding company. Their services include Branding and Content Marketing.
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Al Rehman Digital Solutions, a small SEO services firm, is headquartered in Pakistan. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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Located in Ahmedabad, India, Sun Digi Mark is a small SEO services firm. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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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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$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.