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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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Web design company NetCetra LLC was established in 1994. Headquartered in Toms River, New Jersey and Walla Walla, Washington, the team specializes in Web Design and E-Commerce Development.
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Headquartered in Peterborough, Canada, Whatever Solutions & Media is a social media marketing agency. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Web Design and were launched in 2003.
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Headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, Xperience4Higher is a SEO agency. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Montréal, Canada
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Established in 2001, Pixel Circus is a web design company. The small team focuses on Web Design and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Montréal, Canada
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ZAA.CC Design web is a Digital Strategy company. Established in 2007, their team focuses on Digital Strategy and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Göteborg, Sweden
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Satsuma Studios is a SEO company. Their small team is based in Göteborg, Sweden. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Jamestown, NC
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Spin a Web Designs is a small Jamestown, North Carolina-based branding firm. Their services include Branding and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9באר שבע, Israel
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Branding firm Shooker was launched in 2016. The company offers Branding and Advertising, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Goiânia, Brazil
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MVF MARKETING is a branding firm. Their small team is in Goiânia, Brazil. Their services include Branding and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kernersville, NC
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The Marketeers, a small Advertising company, is located in Kernersville, North Carolina. The team provides Advertising and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Warriewood, Australia
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AusWeb Design is a graphic design agency in Warriewood, Australia. Their services include Graphic Design and Logo.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Curitiba, Brazil
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Promote Cwb is a small Curitiba, Brazil-based branding firm. The team offers Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Pittsburg, CA
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Newtec Web Studio, a small graphic design agency, is headquartered in Pittsburg, California. The team specializes in Graphic Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Walnut Creek, CA
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Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, APC Digital Media is a small IT managed services company. The team offers IT managed services and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Melbourne, Australia
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Action Websites is a small web design company. Established in 2000, the team offers Web Design and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Point Cook, Australia
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Based in Point Cook, Australia, Digital Pieces is a small branding agency. Their services include Branding and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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RioMarca Agência Web is a Digital Strategy company. The Rio de Janeiro, Brazil-based company specializes in Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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Honeyweb Online Marketing Solutions is a web design agency. They are headquartered in Adelaide, Australia and have small team of experts. Their services include Web Design and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Montréal, Canada
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Axagen Inc., a Conversion Optimization company, was established in 2002. The team specializes in Conversion Optimization and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Glendale, CA
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WEBLEXER, a small graphic design agency, is based in Glendale, California. Their services include Graphic Design and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Santiago, Chile
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Limón con Sal Agencia de Diseño y Publicidad is a small Digital Strategy company. Founded in 2011, the team specializes in Digital Strategy and Logo.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Real Digital Marketing is a Conversion Optimization company founded in 2011. The small team specializes in Conversion Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Perth, Australia
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BEVIN Creative is a branding agency in Perth, Australia. They provide Branding and Pay Per Click and were established in 2007.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Gothenburg, Sweden
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Webbempire is an e-commerce development company launched in 2004. In Gothenburg, Sweden, the team offers E-Commerce Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Brea, CA
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Big Chief Creative Media is a branding company established in 2008. The firm offers Branding and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mount Hawthorn, Australia
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Ist. Digital Agency, a Digital Strategy company, is in Mount Hawthorn, Australia. They offer Digital Strategy and Branding and were launched in 2007.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Walkerville, Australia
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Launched in 2014, Blitz Marketing - Australia is a social media marketing company. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Málaga, Spain
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SEO & RED is a web design agency. The team focuses on Web Design and Search Engine Optimization, and the agency is located in Málaga, Spain.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Melbourne, Australia
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Urban IT Services is a small IT managed services company based in Melbourne, Australia. Their services include IT managed services and Web Design.
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Integrated Digital Solutions is a web design agency. Headquartered in Fountain Valley , California, the agency was established in 2018. Their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Málaga, Spain
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Webbity, a SEO company, was launched in 2016. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Video Production and is located in Málaga, Spain.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Santa Ana, CA
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In Santa Ana, California, Revho Ad Agency is a branding firm. Founded in 2014, the team specializes in Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Málaga, Spain
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WILD WIND MARKETING is a Content Marketing company. They specialize in Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and are located in Málaga, Spain.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mississauga, Canada
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Flowerpot Marketing Agency is a small Mississauga, Canada-based graphic design company. The team offers Graphic Design and Logo.
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Launched in 2014, Digital Escalator is a branding firm. Located in Torremolinos, Spain, the team specializes in Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Orange, CA
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Raining Fire Interactive is a small Orange, California-based SEO services firm. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Subiaco, Australia
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IT managed services company Hybrid ICT is headquartered in Subiaco, Australia. Their services include IT managed services and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Benowa, Australia
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MultiTech IT is a small IT managed services company founded in 2017. Their services include IT managed services and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ronda, Spain
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ArayoWeb is an e-commerce development firm established in 1997. The team offers E-Commerce Development and Search Engine Optimization and is headquartered in Ronda, Spain.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Montréal, Canada
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Branding agency Agence Green Star offers Branding and Pay Per Click. They were established in 2007.
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TAMTAMS.ca is an Email Marketing company established in 2015. Based in Montréal, Canada, the team focuses on Email Marketing and Print Design.
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User experience design agency North Media Inc. Was founded in 2016. Based in Montréal, Canada, the team specializes in UX/UI Design and E-Commerce Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Málaga, Spain
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La Buhardilla del Marketing is a SEO agency based in Málaga, Spain. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Pointe-Claire, Canada
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Peter Cashin Studios is a small Email Marketing company founded in 1956. Their team specializes in Email Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Montréal, Canada
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Mediatomic is a small graphic design company based in Montréal, Canada. Their services include Graphic Design and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Parkes, Australia
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Web development firm M R K WP is in Parkes, Australia. Launched in 2006, the team offers Web Development and Content Marketing.
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Astor Business Center is a small Houston, Texas-based SEO agency. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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Rocketship Marketing is a graphic design company. The small Appleton, Wisconsin-based team offers Graphic Design and Marketing Strategy. The firm was founded in 2012.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Neenah, WI
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Social media marketing firm Sigma One Group was launched in 1994. The company specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Málaga, Spain
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E-Finance Click is an Advertising company. Headquartered in Málaga, Spain, their small team focuses on Advertising and Search Engine Optimization. The company was founded in 2013.
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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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$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 / hr10 - 49Oklahoma City, OK
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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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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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$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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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.