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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJServices provided
See all 341 projectsSmartSites is a digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, search engine marketing, and website optimization services. Their clients frequently commend their project management and responsiveness, with notable mentions of team members like Javier, Brandi, and Darius for their expertise and dedication. With over 90% positive feedback, reviewers consistently highlight improved online visibility, increased traffic, and enhanced website rankings as key outcomes.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Shibuya City, Japan
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JC Digital Consulting is a small Advertising company. They provide Advertising and Custom Software Development and were founded in 2014.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9São Paulo, Brazil
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Trespix Marketing Digital is a branding firm. Their small team of employees is in São Paulo, Brazil. Their team offers Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Porto Alegre, Brazil
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Digital Strategy company Agencia NOZ focuses on Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization. They were established in 2013.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Port Washington, NY
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In Port Washington, New York, Picus Enterprises is a small Business Consulting company. The team offers Business Consulting and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bacolod, Philippines
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Rankignite, a Content Marketing company, is in Bacolod, Philippines. The team focuses on Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cape Town, South Africa
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Web design agency Urchin Design was established in 2008. Headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa, the team focuses on Web Design and Graphic Design.
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Aeclicks is a small Dubai, United Arab Emirates-based mobile app development company. Their services include Mobile App Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, SA Marketing is a phone answering service. Their services include Call Center Services and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Gqeberha, South Africa
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Just Jakes Web Design, a web design agency, is in Gqeberha, South Africa. Launched in 2015, the team provides Web Design and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Established in 2014, Pixel Digital Marketing is a Digital Strategy company. The team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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React is a video production company established in 2015. Their team offers Video Production and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Launched in 2012, JoomGeek is a small Content Marketing company. Their services include Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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SEO company 360Social is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Makati, Philippines
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Located in Makati, Philippines, Digital Marketer Philippines is a small web design company. Their services include Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Taguig, Philippines
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ECOMM Global Technologies, Inc. Is an e-commerce development firm. They are headquartered in Taguig, Philippines and have small team. Their team offers E-Commerce Development and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Revoke Middle East is a SEO company. Launched in 2014, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Below & Beyond Production is a small Dubai, United Arab Emirates-based Affiliate Marketing company. Their services include Affiliate Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Brandon, MS
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SEO agency Nuzu Net Media was established in 2000. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design and is located in Brandon, Mississippi.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Gulf E-Marketing, a small Email Marketing company, is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Their services include Email Marketing and Mobile & App Marketing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Ciudad de México, Mexico
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Paradigma Cero is a social media marketing agency. The team is based in Ciudad de México, Mexico, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Naucalpan de Juárez, Mexico
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Web design agency evolución web MX specializes in Web Design and Web Development. They were founded in 2012.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Singapore, Singapore
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Established in 2014, Novatise Pte Ltd is a small Singapore, Singapore-based app development firm. Their services include Mobile App Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Pozos, Costa Rica
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IT managed services company Amerisol was established in 1994. The company provides IT managed services and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dhaka, Bangladesh
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SEOforSolution is a Digital Strategy company. Their team is located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The firm focuses on Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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Dynafric PR Consultancy is a Content Marketing company located in Nairobi , Kenya. Their services include Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Aratech, a small SEO services firm, is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Web design agency webbizzle focuses on Web Design and Search Engine Optimization. They were founded in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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In Dubai, United Arab Emirates, F11 Systems is a small SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Located in Singapore, Singapore, Call Planets Apps Solutions LLP is a small Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mbombela, South Africa
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Lime Juice Communication is a SEO agency founded in 2014. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cape Town, South Africa
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IMod Digital is a Digital Strategy company. The agency is in Cape Town, South Africa. Their services include Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Guadalajara, Mexico
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Founded in 1990, 90 Noventa Grados is a graphic design company. The firm focuses on Graphic Design and Web Design, and is small.
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Websitedesign.co.za is a small e-commerce development company headquartered in South Africa. Their services include E-Commerce Development and Mobile App Development.
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Founded in 2014, Bixo Marketing is a Content Marketing company. The team specializes in Content Marketing and E-Commerce Development.
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8 Digital Marketing is a small Cairo, Egypt-based Digital Strategy company. The team focuses on Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Glasgow, Scotland
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6274 is a branding firm. They are located in Glasgow, Scotland and have small team. Their services include Branding and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Newport, Wales
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Social Elevation is a Newport, Wales-based branding company. They offer Branding and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Leeds, England
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Blue Digital is a small PR agency. They offer Public Relations and Branding and were launched in 2007.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Halifax, Canada
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Bluecore Media is a social media marketing agency. They are located in Halifax, Canada and have small team. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Birmingham, England
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Webfold is a graphic design company. The Birmingham, England-based firm was launched in 2009. Their team focuses on Graphic Design and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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SEO agency Design Coordinates focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing. They were established in 2012.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Greenhouse SEO, a small Advertising company, is in Toronto, Canada. The team provides Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Keller, TX
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Steadfast Results is a Digital Strategy company. Founded in 2011, the agency is in Keller, Texas. Their team specializes in Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lafayette, LA
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Media Acadien is a Lafayette, Louisiana-based pay per click company. Their services include Pay Per Click and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fort Collins, CO
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Located in Fort Collins, Colorado, Lifebloom Creative is a small graphic design company. The team provides Graphic Design and Logo.
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Glasgoweb is a custom software development firm. They specialize in Custom Software Development and E-Commerce Development and were established in 2006. The agency is in Clydebank , Scotland.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Portland, OR
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Established in 1999, Brenner Associates PR is a small Advertising company located in Portland, Oregon. Their team provides Advertising and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Glasgow, Scotland
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Small web design company Virtue Max Ltd, is based in Glasgow, Scotland. The team provides Web Design and Web Development.
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WP Web Design is a web design agency. In Dubai, United Arab Emirates, their small team specializes in Web Design and Search Engine Optimization. The firm was established in 2010.
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Based in Temple City, California, eForceSuccess is a small IT strategy consulting company. The team offers IT strategy consulting and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJ
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Oklahoma City, OK
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Costa Mesa, CA
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Pleasant Grove, UT
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Colorado Springs, CO
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Copley, OH
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39.9/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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39.8/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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39.7/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Arlington Heights, IL
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Odesa, Ukraine
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Draper, UT
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39.6/40.020/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Bel Air, MD
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39.3/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Boca Raton, FL
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39.3/40.019.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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39/40.020/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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38.9/40.019/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Tampa, FL
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38.9/40.019.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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38.9/40.019.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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 / hr1,000 - 9,999Ahmedabad, India
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Lehi, UT
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Odesa, Ukraine
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37.9/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Chernihiv, Ukraine
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Calgary, Canada
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Huntington, NY
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20% Search Engine Optimization60% Pay Per Click20% 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.