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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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Momentum ads is a social media marketing company. Launched in 2004, the firm is based in Mumbai, India. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Barefoot Creative, a social media marketing agency, is in Leipzig, Germany and Villennes-sur-Seine, France. Launched in 2018, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Guayaquil, Ecuador
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Narviz Ecommerce And Consulting is an e-commerce development company. The team offers E-Commerce Development and Social Media Marketing, and the agency is located in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Nithya is a website development firm. They provide Web Development and Digital Strategy and were founded in 2023. The company is headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Betim, Brazil
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In Betim, Brazil, Agency Websites is a website development company. Their services include Web Development and E-Commerce Development.
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Nalu Services & SEO, a social media marketing agency, is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Established in 2020, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Launched in 2021, Labridge Digital Marketing, a small Content Marketing company, is based in Quezon, Philippines. Their team provides Content Marketing and Advertising.
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NewSol, a social media marketing firm, is located in Columbus, Ohio. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Web Tech Craft is a branding agency. They are in Sheridan, Wyoming and have small team of experts. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Established in 2013, Vrinda Digital Services is a social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Digitalsolution360, a social media marketing company, was launched in 2020. Based in Bengaluru, India, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Branding company Phrloo is located in Lahore, Pakistan. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, The Right Approach Consulting is a small social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Melbourne, FL
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DCom USA is a Marketing Strategy company established in 2000. The team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy and is headquartered in Melbourne, Florida.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Delhi, India
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Greenwolf Tech Labs is a Robotics Process Automation company. Their small team of employees is headquartered in Delhi, India. Their team provides Robotics Process Automation and Business Consulting.
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Eberle Consulting GmbH & Co. KG is a Digital Strategy company. They are based in Augsburg, Germany. Their team focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Launched in 2017, PTDOTCOM MEDIA DIGITAL is an Advertising company. The small team offers Advertising and Branding.
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Digital Strategy company Sparrow Group offers Digital Strategy and Web Design. They were established in 2023.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Ketchikan, AK
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Bold Marketing & Design is a web design company established in 2019. The team focuses on Web Design and Graphic Design and is headquartered in Ketchikan, Alaska.
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Modernity Group Kft. Is a branding firm. The team provides Branding and Digital Strategy and is located in Vésztő, Hungary.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9New Delhi, India
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Launched in 2016, Mobiweb Global Solutions is a social media marketing agency. The small team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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BrandaLAB - Web Design & Digital Marketing is a small e-commerce development firm established in 2009. Their team provides E-Commerce Development and Web Development.
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SpaceTel is an IT managed services company. They were established in 2022, and their services include IT managed services and Digital Strategy.
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Kinsman & Co is an Advertising company. Founded in 2023, the firm is located in London, England and London, England. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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Website development firm W&P Designs is headquartered in Cardiff, Wales. The team specializes in Web Development and E-Commerce Development.
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Web development firm TechStar was established in 2021. The agency specializes in Web Development and Mobile App Development, and is small.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Raleigh, NC
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Snazzy Solutions - Website Design & Development is a small web design company. They offer Web Design and UX/UI Design and were established in 2019.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Göteborg, Sweden
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Vexxa is a branding firm based in Göteborg, Sweden. They focus on Branding and Digital Strategy and were launched in 2023.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Cinnaminson, NJ
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Custom software development firm Amorio Technologies was launched in 2022. The team offers Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Zirakpur, India
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The Brain Point is a Conversion Optimization company. The team offers Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization and is in Zirakpur, India.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Vidalia, GA
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Parlor Marketing is a web design company. Launched in 2018, the firm is located in Vidalia, Georgia. Their team focuses on Web Design and Social Media Marketing.
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ESSCOM - Enterprise Software Solutions & Communications is a website development company founded in 2017. The team specializes in Web Development and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Hyderabad, India
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Digital Edze Business Solutions LLP is a website development firm. The small Hyderabad, India-based team focuses on Web Development and Digital Strategy. The company was launched in 2016.
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Strategique Partners Memphis Corporate Mailbox, a Business Consulting company, was established in 2024. The team provides Business Consulting and Market Research and is based in.
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Launched in 2012, Locomoi Oy is a Digital Strategy company. The team specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing and is located in Espoo, Finland.
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Headquartered in Lewes, Delaware, Digiteins LLC is a branding firm. The team focuses on Branding and Digital Strategy.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Napoli, Italy
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Cristiano Casazza Consulting is a Digital Strategy company based in Napoli, Italy. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Pollard Media Ltd is a small branding agency. They offer Branding and Digital Strategy and were founded in 2019.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Alpena, MI
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Amethron is a website development company headquartered in Alpena, Michigan. Their services include Web Development and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Lahore, Pakistan
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Creative Fusion, a web design agency, provide Web Design and UX/UI Design. They were established in 2024.
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Wingstek Innovations Private Limited is an Advertising company. Headquartered in Hyderabad, India, their team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Strovolos, Cyprus
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Ruxbo Ltd is a Digital Strategy company. Their team is in Strovolos, Cyprus. The firm provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Media planning and buying company Adda Marketing Agency is in West Drayton, England. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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Web Info Light is a web development firm launched in 2015. The firm offers Web Development and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Bhubaneswar, India
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Ismartslab, an Advertising company, specialize in Advertising and Branding. They were founded in 2020.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Chennai, India
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Small Digital Strategy company Starvara Digital, is headquartered in Chennai, India. The team focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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OPUA is a branding company. The team offers Branding and Market Research, and the agency is based in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Mover Marketing Ai, a web development company, is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Founded in 2023, the team provides Web Development and Branding.
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WebReach Solutions is a web development company. Their small team is based in Paderborn, Germany and provides Web Development and Digital Strategy. The agency was established in 2017.
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SwissTech is a Bratislava, Slovakia-based branding company. The team provides 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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$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.