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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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Advertising company Lakmaa Digital was launched in 2022. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Melbourne, Australia
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GoXwide is a web design company launched in 2023. Their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9London, England
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Maxamaze Limited is a Conversion Optimization company. In London, England, the company was founded in 2022. Their services include Conversion Optimization and Graphic Design.
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Digital Kirtikka is a small Mumbai, India-based social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Digital Manasi, a Digital Strategy company, is headquartered in Mumbai, India. Launched in 2023, the team specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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5P Media is a small Pune, India-based branding firm. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Karachi, Pakistan
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Bee Forward Digital, a social media marketing company, is based in Karachi, Pakistan. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Pollen.media is a branding company. The Austin, Texas-based agency provides Branding and Public Relations.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9London, England
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Established in 2013, We Krazy is a small Digital Strategy company headquartered in London, England. Their team specializes in Digital Strategy and Branding.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Houston, TX
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Digital Strategy company Marketingai.de was launched in 2021. Based in Houston, Texas, the team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Pragati infotech is a small web development firm. They specialize in Web Development and Digital Strategy and were launched in 2020.
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Headquartered in Hathod, India and Hathod, India, Big Digital Brand is a Video Marketing company. They offer Video Marketing and Advertising.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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ZRA Technologies is a Digital Strategy company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. They offer Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2022.
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Established in 2022, WebRank Global- Leading Digital Marketing Agency in India is a branding firm. The team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing and is located in Noida, India.
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Inbound Surge is an Advertising company. The firm is located in Irvine, California. Their services include Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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Kalyan Technology is an Advertising company in Udaipur, India. They specialize in Advertising and Marketing Strategy and were launched in 2016.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Varanasi, India
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Digital Strategy company GeoGo Infotech provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing. They are headquartered in Varanasi, India.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Surrey, Canada
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Four Seasons Media is an Advertising company. They are headquartered in Surrey, Canada and have small team. They provide Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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Digital Strategy company Techstrives is located in Jaipur, India and Jaipur, India. Established in 2020, the team focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lucknow, India
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Ad Sangam is a Digital Strategy company headquartered in Lucknow, India. They provide Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Malvern, Australia
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Launched in 2023, Bluesight Studio is a website development firm. Their team provides Web Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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Digital Droid, a social media marketing firm, focus on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing. They were established in 2021.
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Marketing Vines is a social media marketing company. Their team is based in Acworth, Georgia and offers Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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Advertising company GENIUS AGENCY is headquartered in Meknès, Morocco and Lille, France. They specialize in Advertising and Digital Strategy and were launched in 2023.
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Grōth Media, a web design company, was launched in 2017. The small team provides Web Design and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Berlin, Germany
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Guiding-Ventures is a Demand Generation Marketing company in Berlin, Germany. They offer Demand Generation Marketing and Digital Strategy and were founded in 2022.
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Criando Sites na Web is a web development firm. The team offers Web Development and E-Commerce Development and is based in Maringá, Brazil.
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Content Marketing company Web Development USA was established in 2018. The team offers Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9West Chester, PA
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Cheshire Digital Marketing is a branding agency. They were established in 2021 and specialize in Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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Innovation Planet is a web development company established in 2023. The team offers Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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Connected Cloud is a branding company. Established in 2021, the company is based in Cypress, Texas. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Vadodara, India
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Gauraj Infotech Private Limited is a branding agency. Located in Vadodara, India, the agency was founded in 2012. Their services include Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Headley Down, England
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Jtree Designs is a branding firm established in 2018. The small team focuses on Branding and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Web Solution Zone is a social media marketing company. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Bhavnagar, India
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Ayelite Technologies is a Digital Strategy company. The firm is based in Bhavnagar, India. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mesa, AZ
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Founded in 2018, UNI Marketing Agency is a branding agency. The agency provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Digipixeline® - Digital Marketing Agency is a branding agency. Founded in 2024, the team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Delhi, India
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Unique Web Creator is a Delhi, India-based social media marketing company. They offer Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Parallel Digital is a branding agency. Established in 2023, the agency is headquartered in Manchester, England. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Quinney Media Group is a Market Research company. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, their small team offers Market Research and Marketing Strategy. The firm was founded in 2021.
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Founded in 2016, ALL INDIA INFOTECH, a small Digital Strategy company, is based in. Their team focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Easy2Access Digital Marketing is a Digital Strategy company. They are located in London, England and have small team. They specialize in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Mumbai, India
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Digital Rima is a social media marketing firm. In Mumbai, India, their small team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing. The company was founded in 2024.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Perth, Australia
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Elephy Tech is a branding firm. Their team is in Perth, Australia and specializes in Branding and Digital Strategy.
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SpectraWorx is a branding firm. In Nashville, Tennessee and New York, New York, the agency was launched in 2001. Their team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Jaipur, India
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Multiprong Technologies, a social media marketing company, is headquartered in Jaipur, India. They provide Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and were established in 2023.
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Synwolf is a branding firm. Their team is based in Bengaluru, India. The agency offers Branding and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kowloon, Hong Kong
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Leads Technologies Limited is a Digital Strategy company. The Kowloon, Hong Kong-based company offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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IT Web Solutions, a branding agency, was established in 2019. The firm specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Kolkata, India
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Established in 2004, BD-ZED COMPUTER, a small social media marketing agency, is in Kolkata, India and Kolkata, India. Their services include Social Media Marketing 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+$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.