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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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Atlanta SEO Hub, LLC is a small Other Digital Marketing company located in Covington, Georgia. The team focuses on Other Digital Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lebanon, NH
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Shire Digital, a graphic design company, is in Lebanon, New Hampshire. Established in 2018, the team provides Graphic Design and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mexico, MO
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Clipper Inbound Marketing is a PPC company. Their small team is headquartered in Mexico, Missouri. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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Noggin Digital Marketing, a small Advertising company, is based in St. Louis, Missouri. The team offers Advertising and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Victoria, TX
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Victoria Web Design is a pay per click company. Established in 1998, the team provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization. The firm is located in Victoria, Texas.
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Email Marketing company Black Pine Digital was launched in 2018. The small team provides Email Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hutto, TX
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Page Digital Marketing is an Advertising company. They specialize in Advertising and Pay Per Click and were launched in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New Braunfels, TX
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Located in New Braunfels, Texas, Digital Vision Marketing is a small e-commerce development company. The team offers E-Commerce Development and Print Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Killeen, TX
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KDH Digital Services is an Email Marketing company. Launched in 2012, the team provides Email Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Arlington, TX
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MG Marketing, a branding agency, is located in Arlington, Texas. They provide Branding and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fargo, ND
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Scott Digital Marketing, a Content Marketing company, provides Content Marketing and Email Marketing. The agency is in Fargo, North Dakota.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Murray, UT
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In Murray, Utah, ZJ Digital Marketing and Web Design is a small Content Marketing company. The team offers Content Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Manchester, NH
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Ctrl Digital Marketing, an Email Marketing company, is headquartered in Manchester, New Hampshire. They offer Email Marketing and Graphic Design and were founded in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9St. Louis, MO
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Managed Marketing Solutions is a small St. Louis, Missouri-based Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dover, NH
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Launched in 2018, Hub Digital Solutions is an Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Email Marketing and is located in Dover, New Hampshire.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rockville, MD
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Search Flow is a Rockville, Maryland-based e-commerce development firm. Their services include E-Commerce Development and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 956 Oxford Street, England
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Bertey Ltd is a Content Marketing company. Launched in 2012, the company offers Content Marketing and E-Commerce Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Manchester, England
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Luminate Digital, an Advertising company, is headquartered in Manchester, England. They specialize in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Manchester, England
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Creative Impact Communications, an Advertising company, was established in 2012. The agency focuses on Advertising and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Manchester, England
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Didia Ltd, a Marketing Strategy company, was launched in 2015. The team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Pay Per Click and is based in Manchester, England.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Manchester, England
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Corporate Photography company WebProjectUK specializes in Corporate Photography and Pay Per Click. They are based in Manchester, England.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Burlington, VT
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Advantage Creations is an e-commerce development company. Their team is located in Burlington, Vermont and provides E-Commerce Development and Pay Per Click.
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BearGorilla is an Email Marketing company. The small Guilford , Vermont-based team provides Email Marketing and Pay Per Click. The firm was established in 2018.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Manchester, England
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Located in Manchester, England, M4 Marketing Agency is an Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Houston, TX
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Launched in 2004, Raghbat, a small pay per click company, is headquartered in Houston, Texas. Their team focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bethlehem, PA
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Tina Bradford Public Relations is a Digital Strategy company. They focus on Digital Strategy and Public Relations and were founded in 2004.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Laredo, TX
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GrowLaredo is an Event Marketing company. Established in 2016, their team focuses on Event Marketing and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Merrimack, NH
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BPI Strategy Group is a small Merrimack, New Hampshire-based Email Marketing company. Their services include Email Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cheshire, England
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Point Blank Digital is a Cheshire, England-based Content Marketing company. They provide Content Marketing and Pay Per Click and were established in 2013.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Barrowford, England
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Teepee Digital, a Digital Strategy company, specializes in Digital Strategy and Email Marketing. The agency is located in Barrowford, England.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wigan, England
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Established in 2011, Reflex Creative is a graphic design agency. The team offers Graphic Design and Pay Per Click.
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EZJ Online is a branding agency. They were founded in 2001 and focus on Branding and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Idaho Falls, ID
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AH Digital FX Studios, Inc. Is a Conversion Optimization company based in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Launched in 2002, the team specializes in Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Manchester, England
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Equill Media Ltd is a Content Marketing company. Founded in 2012, the firm focuses on Content Marketing and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Pittston, PA
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In Pittston, Pennsylvania, MarketingModo is a small pay per click company. The team offers Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Houston, TX
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Launched in 2012, SearchPOP Marketing is a pay per click company. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9McKinney, TX
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SEO One is a Conversion Optimization company. The team specializes in Conversion Optimization and Pay Per Click and is headquartered in McKinney, Texas.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Manchester, England
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Wool Digital is an Email Marketing company. They focus on Email Marketing and Pay Per Click and were established in 2016.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Manchester, England
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Established in 2012, Five Quarters Creative, Ltd, a small branding company, is located in Manchester, England. Their services include Branding and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boise, ID
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Located in Boise, Idaho, Veridean Technology Solutions is a web design agency. Launched in 2004, the team specializes in Web Design and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9St. Augustine, FL
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Out to Launch is a St. Augustine, Florida-based Content Marketing company. They focus on Content Marketing and Email Marketing and were founded in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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First Draft Marketing LLC is a CRM consulting and SI company established in 2016. The agency offers CRM consulting and SI and Public Relations, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bend, OR
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Sarah Thornburg SEO + Digital Marketing is an e-commerce development company. Their small team is located in Bend, Oregon. Their services include E-Commerce Development and Pay Per Click.
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Dream Team Digital Marketing is a small Back Office Outsourcing company. They offer Back Office Outsourcing and Public Relations and were launched in 2011.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bend, OR
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Web Marketing Solutions, LLC (Oregon) is an Email Marketing company. Their small team is in Bend, Oregon and offers Email Marketing and Pay Per Click. The company was founded in 2007.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Annapolis, MD
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Clear Space Media. Is an user experience agency located in Annapolis, Maryland. They specialize in UX/UI Design and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Empirical Theory is an Email Marketing company. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, their small team specializes in Email Marketing and Marketing Strategy. The firm was founded in 2017.
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Webriseup is a Corporate Photography company founded in 2019. Their team focuses on Corporate Photography and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hillsboro, OR
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Graphic design agency Nesace Media is located in Hillsboro, Oregon. They focus on Graphic Design and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Gresham, OR
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Brainjar Media, a small Content Marketing company, is headquartered in Gresham, Oregon. The team provides Content Marketing and Graphic Design.
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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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39.5/40.019.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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.