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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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Social media marketing firm Kis Marketing is in East Maitland, Australia. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Branding.
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Social media marketing company RCS Digital focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing. They were launched in 2007.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Castle Hill, Australia
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FX Web Studio is an Email Marketing company. Established in 2004, the firm is in Castle Hill, Australia. Their services include Email Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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Raumzeitmedia is a small SEO company located in Bremen, Germany. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Iunctim is a small e-commerce development firm headquartered in Bremen, Germany. Their services include E-Commerce Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dixons Creek, Australia
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Clikk is a Digital Strategy company. The team provides Digital Strategy and Email Marketing and is headquartered in Dixons Creek, Australia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Newtown, Australia
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Social media marketing firm TeamUp Digital is located in Newtown, Australia. Founded in 2016, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Neenah, WI
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Small SEO agency NuTerra, is located in Neenah, Wisconsin. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cheltenham, Australia
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Sellz is a small Content Marketing company. Founded in 2018, the team focuses on Content Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9North Adelaide, Australia
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AKS Digital is a North Adelaide, Australia-based social media marketing firm. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Glen Iris, Australia
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Founded in 2012, Web Intelligenz is a social media marketing firm. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Abbotsford, Australia
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Digital Strategy company Sprout Online was founded in 2013. In Abbotsford, Australia, the team focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wollert, Australia
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Ormi Media is a small social media marketing firm founded in 2017. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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Skyira Digital Marketing, a Content Marketing company, is headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin. Their services include Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9South Yarra, Australia
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Yarra Web is a Content Marketing company. The company is located in South Yarra, Australia. Their team specializes in Content Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New Farm, Australia
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Established in 2018, Hello Digital - Australia is a small New Farm, Australia-based social media marketing agency. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Orange, Australia
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Ready Marketing is a social media marketing company. The team is headquartered in Orange, Australia, and their services include Social Media Marketing and E-Commerce Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Camden Park, Australia
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Located in Camden Park, Australia, TechEquipt Pty Ltd is a small web design agency. The team focuses on Web Design and Web Development.
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Dynamic Web is a social media marketing firm. Established in 2019, the company is located in Cambelltown, Australia. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Leichhardt, Australia
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Impulsive Media is a small Leichhardt, Australia-based Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bremen, Germany
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Webclan, a small SEO company, is based in Bremen, Germany. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Melbourne, Australia
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Vixen Internet Solutions Pty Ltd is a Digital Strategy company. Founded in 2002, their team provides Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Quito, Ecuador
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Kraken Digital is an e-commerce development company. Based in Quito, Ecuador, the agency specializes in E-Commerce Development and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fremantle, Australia
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The Strategy Agency is a Digital Strategy company. They offer Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Jandakot, Australia
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Social media marketing agency Business Near Me was established in 2016. The firm provides Social Media Marketing and Corporate Training & Coaching, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Belmont, Australia
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Blake Digital is a website development firm launched in 2002. The small team focuses on Web Development and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9West Perth, Australia
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Undergrnd Marketing Pty Ltd, a Digital Strategy company, was established in 2015. The team focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing and is located in West Perth, Australia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Subiaco, Australia
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Bouncing Orange Digital Agency is a small social media marketing company founded in 2004. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Trevallyn, Australia
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Your Marketing Nerd is a small Trevallyn, Australia-based social media marketing company. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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Appreciate Media Inc., a small Content Marketing company, is based in New York, New York. The team specializes in Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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Radar Group 360 is a Business Consulting company launched in 2003. The agency provides Business Consulting and Content Marketing, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Juan Capistrano, CA
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Content Marketing company Surge is headquartered in San Juan Capistrano, California. The team focuses on Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hollywood, FL
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Ww Web Design Studios is a graphic design agency. Founded in 2003, their team specializes in Graphic Design and Social Media Marketing.
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California Web Design is a graphic design agency based in Los Angeles, California. They focus on Graphic Design and Pay Per Click.
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SEO company Webyourself was founded in 2009. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and is in Kraków, Poland.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sarasota, FL
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Sarasota Web Marketing is a small Sarasota, Florida-based PPC agency. The team specializes in Pay Per Click and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sarasota, FL
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Sarasota Internet Consulting is a Sales Outsourcing company. Headquartered in Sarasota, Florida, their small team offers Sales Outsourcing and Pay Per Click. The agency was established in 2017.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Miami, FL
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SEO services firm Hispanic Market Advisors focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Translation. They were founded in 2007.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Provo, UT
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Reborn Consultants, a SEO services firm, was launched in 2019. The agency focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Gaza, Palestine, State of
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Myasem is a pay per click agency. They were founded in 2018 and provide Pay Per Click and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tijuana, Mexico
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Social media marketing company BLUE GUYS was founded in 1999. In Tijuana, Mexico, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sunland Park, NM
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MyBizFlyer is a small El Paso, Texas-based SEO services firm. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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C.W. Harris Chicago, LLC is a Chicago, Illinois-based Advertising company. They offer Advertising and Branding and were launched in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Philadelphia, PA
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Marketing Gurus LLC is a social media marketing company. The team is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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Thrive Business Marketing, a web design agency, is located in. They provide Web Design and Web Development and were established in 2013.
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Small social media marketing company AUUX, Inc., is headquartered in Glendale, California. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Omaha, NE
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McLeod Marketing is a small web design company based in Omaha, Nebraska. Their services include Web Design and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Omaha, NE
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Omaha SEO & Marketing is a website development firm. They are based in Omaha, Nebraska and have small team. Their team provides Web Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tuart Hill, Australia
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Digital Wurfel is a social media marketing agency. They provide Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization and were launched in 2015. The company is based in Tuart Hill, Australia.
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Headquartered in Rapid City, South Dakota, SoDak Marketing is a small PPC company. The team specializes in Pay Per Click and Web Design.
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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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$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+$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 / 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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$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.