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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 - 49Lahore, Pakistan
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WebNcodes is a Digital Strategy company. Their small team is based in Lahore, Pakistan and provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing. The firm was launched in 2021.
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$1,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Lagos, Nigeria
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DOT Impressions Limited is an Advertising company launched in 2022. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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Software development firm Softollyo was established in 2021. The company provides Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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AHBS is a web design agency. They provide Web Design and UX/UI Design and were founded in 2023. The firm is located in Kisumu, Kenya.
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ASF Softech is a website development firm. Founded in 2017, the team offers Web Development and E-Commerce Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Immersive Tech Lab is a small social media marketing company in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Digital Strategy company AppsManufactory Software Inc is based in Brampton, Canada. The team specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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High Marketing Agency is a branding agency. They are based in and have small team of experts. Their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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Founded in 2023, DigiExpo is a small branding company. Their services include Branding and Digital Strategy.
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SEO Real Estate Investors is a branding company. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, their small team specializes in Branding and Digital Strategy. The company was founded in 2013.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Karachi, Pakistan
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Based in Karachi, Pakistan, Klevr Media is an Advertising company. They focus on Advertising and Branding and were established in 2015.
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Pi Webpress is a web development company launched in 2019. The team provides Web Development and E-Commerce Development.
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Digial Nest 360, a branding firm, provide Branding and Digital Strategy. They were launched in 2014.
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Websitedesigncompany.us.com is a Houston, Texas-based branding firm. They provide Branding and Digital Strategy and were launched in 2014.
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FigCodes & Tech Solutions is a web development firm founded in 2021. The company provides Web Development and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Lahore, Pakistan
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Interware, a web development firm, was founded in 2023. The small team provides Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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DIgiAlly is a small London, England-based branding company. The team provides Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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Located in Austin, Texas, Design Expert Hub is a web design company. Founded in 2020, the team focuses on Web Design and Logo.
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Martellect Tech Private Limited is a Digital Strategy company launched in 2013. The team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing and is based in Hosur, India.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Kent, WA
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Established in 2021, DigiCorders is a social media marketing firm. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Tech Budgie is a Digital Strategy company. Their small team is headquartered in Saskatoon, Canada and focuses on Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization. The agency was launched in 2015.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Warszawa, Poland
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Web2Business is a Digital Strategy company founded in 2021. Based in Warszawa, Poland and Warszawa, Poland, the team specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Shiloh Digital is a website development company. Their small team of employees is in Sugar Land, Texas. Their team focuses on Web Development and Branding.
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Coded Brains, a branding agency, is based in Torrance, California and KARACHI, Pakistan. They specialize in Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Rajkot, India
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Wevito Branding is a small branding company. They specialize in Branding and Social Media Marketing and were established in 2019.
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Rigisoft Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Is a small Kota, India-based website development company. The team provides Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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Mactecq IT Solutions is a web development company. The Ahmedabad, India-based company specializes in Web Development and Digital Strategy.
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Web solutions IT is a Digital Strategy company. In , their team offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Advertising company Leadsterz specializes in Advertising and Branding. They are in Petersburg, Virginia and Petersburg, Virginia.
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Web Winners Tech Solution is a branding company located in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India and Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India. The team offers Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Avoloft Technologies is a branding firm. Their small team is based in Kathmandu, Nepal. Their services include Branding and Digital Strategy.
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GROWNOTCH is a small Marketing Strategy company launched in 2002. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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Jankiart Studio Pvt Ltd, a branding company, was launched in 2023. The small team specializes in Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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Launched in 2023, Webtripod IT Solutions is a social media marketing agency. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Mavens Marketing Agency is a branding agency. They are based in New Mirpur City, Pakistan and Keighley, England and have small team of experts. Their services include Branding and Marketing
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IRADE TECHNOLOGIES is a Digital Strategy company. They are based in Ghaziabad, India, and their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Durgapur, India
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Invitron Digital Solutions is a branding company headquartered in Durgapur, India. The team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Narayanganj, Bangladesh
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GoodDeal agency is a social media marketing company. They provide Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization and are in Narayanganj, Bangladesh.
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Reliancetech is a branding agency. Their small team is based in Sheridan, Wyoming and provides Branding and Social Media Marketing. The firm was launched in 2020.
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Artisans Code LLC is a small Dallas, Texas-based branding firm. Their services include Branding and Digital Strategy.
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Founded in 2024, Zenfusion Tech is a branding company. The team focuses on Branding and Digital Strategy.
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Leap Booster Technology Pvt Ltd is a branding firm. They focus on Branding and Public Relations and are based in.
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Indore, India
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INURUM TECHNOLOGIES is a Digital Strategy company. The Indore, India-based team specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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In Milton, Georgia, Permission Marketing is a Digital Strategy company. Founded in 2015, the team offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Hyderabad, India
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Founded in 2019, Wildblue Digital LLP is a Digital Strategy company. The team specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49New Delhi, India
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91Digitals is a small New Delhi, India-based branding agency. The team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Boltout, a Digital Strategy company, focus on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing. They were established in 2018.
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American Design Space is a Marketing Strategy company. Founded in 2024, the team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy. The agency is located in Los Angeles, California.
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Lucid Creative is a branding firm founded in 2019. Their team focuses on Branding and Digital Strategy.
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Website development firm Tinta Square Private Limited was launched in 2018. The team offers Web Development 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.