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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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13 Marketing is a small Topeka, Kansas-based Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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Small Advertising company I Know SEO, is based in Toronto, Canada. Their services include Advertising and E-Commerce Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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Founded in 2015, Beaver Marketing is a small Advertising company. Their team provides Advertising and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lafayette, LA
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Rally Marketing is a Content Marketing company. They are in Lafayette, Louisiana. Their team specializes in Content Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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Toronto SEO LAB, an Advertising company, is located in Toronto, Canada. Established in 2014, the team offers Advertising and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Brookline, MA
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Small media planning & buying agency d50 Media, is located in Brookline, Massachusetts. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Headquartered in Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Elevate Digital is a small Content Marketing company. The team provides Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Buford, GA
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Red Clay Interactive is a Marketing Strategy company. The Buford, Georgia-based team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Barcelona, Spain
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MarketValley is a Digital Strategy company in Barcelona, Spain. They specialize in Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Provo, UT
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Fifth Mission Marketing, a Logo company, is in Provo, Utah. The team specializes in Logo and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49T'bilisi, Georgia
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Alter Way is a media planning and buying agency based in T'bilisi, Georgia. The team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Melbourne, Australia
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Shaba Digital Marketing is a small Melbourne, Australia-based Content Marketing company. Their services include Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Melbourne, Australia
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Launched in 2012, ETRAFFIC is a PPC company. The team focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Poulsbo, WA
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RFG CREATIVE is a branding firm founded in 2012. The agency focuses on Branding and Graphic Design, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine
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Digital Strategy company SMMSTUDIO was founded in 2014. The small team specializes in Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sioux Falls, SD
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Nash-Keller Media, LLC, an e-commerce development company, specialize in E-Commerce Development and Media Planning & Buying. They were launched in 2006.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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Nexus Marketing Agency, a Content Marketing company, specializes in Content Marketing and Email Marketing. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Hudson, MA
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MSP Digital Marketing is a Digital Strategy company. The team focuses on Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy, and the agency is headquartered in Hudson, Massachusetts.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Burlington, VT
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IMarket Solutions is a Burlington, Vermont-based Advertising company. They focus on Advertising and Email Marketing and were founded in 2010.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chattanooga, TN
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Chattanooga Marketing Group is a Digital Strategy company. Their team is based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The firm provides Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Memphis, TN
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LunaWeb is a PPC agency launched in 1995. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, the team focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Fort Collins, CO
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IPoint is a Digital Strategy company. They are located in Fort Collins, Colorado, and their services include Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Orlando, FL
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Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Purple Moon Media is a small Content Marketing company. Their services include Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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Acesso is a Digital Strategy company. Launched in 2010, the team focuses on Digital Strategy and E-Commerce Development. The company is in Belo Horizonte, Brazil and Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Redcliffe, Australia
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Established in 2015, Lollipop Digital Media is a small Content Marketing company. Their team offers Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Richmond, VA
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Net Search is a pay per click company. They were established in 2006, and their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Woodstock, GA
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Branding company Grow Smart Marketing is located in Woodstock, Georgia. They specialize in Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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Headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas, Advanced Advertising & Production is a small media planning and buying company. The team specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Little Rock, AR
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SEO Little Rock is a small web design agency based in Little Rock, Arkansas. The team specializes in Web Design and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Overland Park, KS
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Graphic design agency Kroma Marketing is located in Overland Park, Kansas. They focus on Graphic Design and Pay Per Click and were established in 2010.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Orlando, FL
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IQuarius Media is an Email Marketing company. They were founded in 2011, and their services include Email Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Jacksonville, FL
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RNR Consulting Inc, a pay per click agency, was established in 2000. They provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Newtown, CT
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Based in Newtown, Connecticut, One Web Source is a small Digital Strategy company. The team offers Digital Strategy and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Orlando, FL
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Seychelle Media is a small Advertising company. Established in 2014, the team provides Advertising and Conversion Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Athens, GA
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Established in 2013, Lightmark Media is a small Athens, Georgia-based branding agency. Their team offers Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lincoln, NE
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Small social media marketing agency MWI Digital, is in Lincoln, Nebraska. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lincoln, NE
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Tommorow Online Marketing is a small Other Digital Marketing company in Lincoln, Nebraska. Their services include Other Digital Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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Founded in 1998, Legal Web Design is a PPC company. Their team focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Tecumseh, MI
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Artonic is a web design agency. The Tecumseh, Michigan-based company provides Web Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Laurel, MD
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Goodlyfe Digital Marketing Agency, an Email Marketing company, is located in Laurel, Maryland. They specialize in Email Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Reno, NV
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Launched in 2018, DialTechno is a Content Marketing company. The team focuses on Content Marketing and Email Marketing and is based in Reno, Nevada.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Covington, GA
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AtlantaWebsites is a Logo company. The Covington, Georgia-based agency was established in 2002. Their services include Logo and Other Digital Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Cape Girardeau, MO
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Advertising company Digital Fire Media is headquartered in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. They specialize in Advertising and Pay Per Click and were founded in 2014.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Houston, TX
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ODMsoft is a Digital Strategy company. Their team is in Houston, Texas. The firm focuses on Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Austin, TX
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SpiderMode is a Content Marketing company launched in 2015. The firm specializes in Content Marketing and Pay Per Click, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Idaho Falls, ID
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Founded in 2013, Strive Marketing, a small pay per click company, is headquartered in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lancaster, PA
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PPC company MIND Development & Design, LLC is in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. They focus on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Pittsburgh, PA
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Kashurba Web Design Group, LLC is a Business Consulting company established in 2005. The company provides Business Consulting and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Kozhikode, India
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Social Media Management Calicut | Facebook Ads Agency in Calicut -First Digital is a social media marketing agency. Founded in 2017, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Manchester, England
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AIDEM MEDIA is a Content Marketing company launched in 2011. The team offers Content Marketing and Logo.
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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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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.