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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJServices provided
See all 340 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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Advertising is Simple is an Advertising company. Launched in 2010, the team specializes in Advertising and Pay Per Click. The firm is located in Wilmington, Delaware.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Columbia, SC
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Advertising company Brand Spells specializes in Advertising and Branding. They are based in Columbia, South Carolina.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hartford, CT
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Checkoff LLC is an Advertising company. Headquartered in Hartford, Connecticut, their small team provides Advertising and Marketing Strategy. The firm was established in 2013.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Plymouth, MI
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SteelFish Design is a branding firm in Plymouth, Michigan. Their services include Branding and Print Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Grand Rapids, MI
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MoxieMen Incorporated is a Grand Rapids, Michigan-based branding firm. They offer Branding and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Saint Paul, MN
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CORE Communications is a Direct Marketing company launched in 2018. Their services include Direct Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Springfield, IL
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KB Computer Consulting, Inc. Is an IT managed services company. The team focuses on IT managed services and Business Consulting and is headquartered in Springfield, Illinois.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Las Vegas, NV
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E-commerce development company The Digital Advocate was launched in 2015. The small team offers E-Commerce Development and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Knoxville, TN
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Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, Smarter Searches is a small Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Portland, ME
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Small Email Marketing company SPIRE Express, is based in Portland, Maine. Their services include Email Marketing and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Antonio, TX
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McCrossen Marketing & Consulting is an Email Marketing company. They focus on Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and are in San Antonio, Texas.
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TopRankVisibility, a small Email Marketing company, is in San Jose, , California. Their services include Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tampa, FL
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Pure Digital Marketing is an Email Marketing company. Founded in 2011, the firm focuses on Email Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tulsa, OK
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Located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Interactive Marketing and Design, LLC is an Email Marketing company. They specialize in Email Marketing and Web Design and were established in 2008.
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Small e-commerce development company Synergy Marketing Solutions, is in Grand Rapids, Michigan and Chicago, Illinois. Their services include E-Commerce Development and Mobile & App Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cleveland, OH
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Beckiano Digital Marketing Company is a Content Marketing company. They were established in 2012 and offer Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Brasilia, Brazil
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In Brasilia, Brazil, Icone Studio is a small Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Indianapolis, IN
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Hatchet Marketing is a Content Marketing company launched in 2013. Their services include Content Marketing and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Richmond, VA
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Email Marketing company SpeadMark was founded in 2014. The team focuses on Email Marketing and Branding and is located in Richmond, Virginia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Providence, RI
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Vsble, LLC is a branding company. Founded in 2016, the firm is in Providence, Rhode Island. Their team provides Branding and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9El Paso, TX
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Blue Lacy SEO is a Digital Strategy company. Their small team is headquartered in El Paso, Texas. Their services include Digital Strategy and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Leawood, KS
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Hippo is a small Email Marketing company located in Leawood, Kansas. Their services include Email Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lenexa, KS
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Dash Media is a small Lenexa, Kansas-based Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ridgeland, MS
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In Ridgeland, Mississippi, MadCo Agency is a small Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Activate Hype is a small Advertising company established in 2018. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ridgeland, MS
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The Garner Agency is a branding agency. The Ridgeland, Mississippi-based agency was founded in 2000. Their services include Branding and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Huntsville, AL
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Astute Marketing is a Marketing Strategy company founded in 2007. The small team provides Marketing Strategy and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lafayette, LA
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Lafayette Louisiana Website is a Content Marketing company. They are based in Lafayette, Louisiana. Their team specializes in Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Missoula, MT
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Content Marketing company Pintler Group was established in 2016. The small team focuses on Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hawley, MN
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Corporate Photography company Simple Website Creations, LLC is located in Hawley, Minnesota. Their services include Corporate Photography and E-Commerce Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Metairie, LA
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Online Ad Firm is a Marketing Strategy company established in 2017. Their team provides Marketing Strategy and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Reading, PA
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Established in 2009, Borelli Designs LLC is a branding company. The firm offers Branding and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fulshear, TX
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Founded in 2018, Wilcox Media & Marketing is a media planning & buying agency. The small team specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ammon, ID
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Revivify Marketing And Design is a graphic design agency. They are located in Ammon, Idaho and have small team of experts. Their services include Graphic Design and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boise, ID
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ABD Web Design is a web development firm. Launched in 2012, the agency specializes in Web Development and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Launched in 2018, Influencer 365 is a small Content Marketing company. Their team specializes in Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Provo, UT
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Noble Web Design is a Digital Strategy company. Their small team is located in Provo, Utah. Their team offers Digital Strategy and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Provo, UT
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Innovative Odyssey is a graphic design agency. Their small team is based in Provo, Utah. Their services include Graphic Design and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Provo, UT
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Located in Provo, Utah, GMB Marketing is a small social media marketing company. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Newark, NJ
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Market Media Grind, LLC is an e-commerce development firm. Established in 2011, the team offers E-Commerce Development and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Albany, NY
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Leuridan Labs is a web design company. Their small team is in Albany, New York. Their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Pleasant Grove, UT
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Black Lotus Web Dev is an Email Marketing company. Established in 2015, the team offers Email Marketing and Pay Per Click. The firm is located in Pleasant Grove, Utah.
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Marketing Strategic is a Content Marketing company. They are headquartered in București, Romania, and their services include Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bakersfield, CA
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In Bakersfield, California, Providence Strategic Consulting is a small PR company. The team specializes in Public Relations and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9West Jordan, UT
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Web Design in Utah is a web design company launched in 2004. Located in West Jordan, Utah, the team provides Web Design and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Williamsburg, VA
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MPA Digital, a web design agency, was launched in 1989. The small team specializes in Web Design and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9București, Romania
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Conversion Optimization company OptimizareSEOro is based in București, Romania. They provide Conversion Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chattanooga, TN
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Scenic City Marketing , a Mobile & App Marketing company, is headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee. They provide Mobile & App Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Greensboro, NC
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Based in Greensboro, North Carolina, Expression Interactive LLC is a small graphic design agency. Their services include Graphic Design and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kharkiv, Ukraine
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SEO Evolution is a web development company. Their team is headquartered in Kharkiv, Ukraine. The firm specializes in Web Development and Public Relations.
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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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$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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$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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Boca Raton, FL
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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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$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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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249San Antonio, TX
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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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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$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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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.