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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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Virginia Beach, VA
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In Virginia Beach, Virginia, Marathon Consulting is a social media marketing company. Founded in 2006, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Provo, UT
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EKR is a branding firm. The team specializes in Branding and Graphic Design and is located in Provo, Utah and San Francisco, California.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerHouston, TX
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SEO 4 Houston is a small Houston, Texas-based PPC agency. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249San Diego, CA
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Einstein Industries is a midsize San Diego, California-based social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Manchester, England
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I-COM is a Content Marketing company located in Manchester, England. The team specializes in Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hrFreelancerBerkhamsted, England
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Oliver Myles Marketing Ltd is a branding agency. Their team is based in Berkhamsted, England and offers Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Royal Leamington Spa, England
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Palmer Hargreaves, a branding firm, is in Royal Leamington Spa, England and Cologne, Germany. The team offers Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancer
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Based in Waterford, Wisconsin, Blue Eye Group LLC is a social media marketing agency. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Melbourne, Australia
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Shivam Technologies is a Melbourne, Australia-based custom software development firm. They focus on Custom Software Development and Web Design and were established in 2001.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Paris, France
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ESV Digital, a branding agency, was founded in 2004. The team offers Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerDreieich, Germany
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Small pay per click agency Zoom Internetagentur, is based in Dreieich, Germany. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerTorino, Italy
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Launched in 2009, Corrado Prever is a Digital Strategy company. The small team specializes in Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerLince, Peru
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Headquartered in Lince, Peru, Agencia de Marketing Digital Emidas is an Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Logo.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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UM Digital - Tel Aviv, an Advertising company, was established in 2007. The firm specializes in Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancerSão Paulo, Brazil
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Agência SEO Brasil is a small SEO services firm headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Finesse Global is an IT managed services company. The Dubai, United Arab Emirates-based firm focuses on IT managed services and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerBogotá, Colombia
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Six Art Media is a PPC company established in 2012. Located in Bogotá, Colombia, the team provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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SEO services firm SEO Marketing MX was founded in 2018. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerMéxico, Mexico
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Seo Web Mexico is an Email Marketing company. They are headquartered in México, Mexico and have small team of experts. Their services include Email Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerCiudad de México, Mexico
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Established in 2011, Social Media México Consultoría, a small social media marketing company, is in Ciudad de México, Mexico. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Bengaluru, India
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Maa Communications Ltd., an Advertising company, was launched in 1959. The team focuses on Advertising and Graphic Design and is located in Bengaluru, India.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerGlasgow, Scotland
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Digital Strategy company Jump Online was founded in 2015. The company offers Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click, and is small.
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Advertising company Digital Marketing Advice was established in 2016. The firm provides Advertising and Pay Per Click, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Highland, IN
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National Marketing Group - NMG is a midsize Event Marketing company. Established in 1994, the team provides Event Marketing and Graphic Design.
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Lightbox Design Company is a small branding firm. Launched in 2016, the team provides Branding and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Burnsville, MN
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Midsize Marketing Strategy company Creative Graphics, is headquartered in Burnsville, Minnesota. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerRockford, IL
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Logo company Stone Dragon Marketing was established in 2013. The team offers Logo and Pay Per Click and is in Rockford, Illinois.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerNaperville, IL
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Naperville SEO is a Naperville, Illinois-based Email Marketing company. Their services include Email Marketing and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Newtown, PA
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Founded in 1993, PrintMail Solutions is a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company. The midsize team specializes in Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Direct Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancer
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Digital Strategy company White Whale Web Design was established in 2018. Headquartered in North Augusta, South Carolina, the team specializes in Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerLexington, SC
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In Lexington, South Carolina, Mass Digital Marketing is a small Content Marketing company. Their services include Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerPittsburgh, PA
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Founded in 2006, Chris Jezowicz, LLC / Digital Marketing & Development is a Digital Strategy company. The agency offers Digital Strategy and Email Marketing, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerRedfern, Australia
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Transcend Digital, a Digital Strategy company, provides Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click. The firm is headquartered in Redfern, Australia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerProvidence, RI
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Located in Providence, Rhode Island, Grow Local Marketing is an Email Marketing company. They specialize in Email Marketing and Pay Per Click and were established in 2004.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerTucson, AZ
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Sean Alan is a Tucson, Arizona-based Email Marketing company. Their services include Email Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerVirginia Beach, VA
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Launched in 2002, Hampton Roads Online.com is an Email Marketing company. The team specializes in Email Marketing and Mobile & App Marketing and is headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Denver, CO
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Blue Moon Digital, Inc. Is a midsize branding agency launched in 2014. Their team focuses on Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerFrederick, MD
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Curley Marketing, a small Email Marketing company, is in Frederick, Maryland. Their services include Email Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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SEO services firm Amaze Media is headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerHutchinson, MN
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Headquartered in Hutchinson, Minnesota, Studio 544 Web Design is a Logo company. The team focuses on Logo and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerDennis, MA
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Community Web Development is an Email Marketing company. They are headquartered in Dennis, Massachusetts and have small team. Their services include Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Launched in 2003, Global Web FX Inc. Is a small Ventura, California-based social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerMelbourne, FL
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Florida Marketing is a pay per click company. Based in Melbourne, Florida, the firm focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Woodbridge, CA
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Splash Factory LLC is a Woodbridge, California-based custom software development company. They offer Custom Software Development and UX/UI Design and were founded in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerBelfast, Northern Ireland
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Small graphic design agency Erudite Digital Solutions, is in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Their services include Graphic Design and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249München, Germany
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Fortuneglobe is a CRM consulting and SI company established in 2000. The team offers CRM consulting and SI and Branding and is based in München, Germany.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Ruddington, England
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Wida Group is a web design company. They were launched in 1998, and their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerNottingham, England
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Mad Cat Marketing is a web design agency. They offer Web Design and Pay Per Click and are in Nottingham, England.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Chapinero, Colombia
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Sainet, an IT managed services company, focus on IT managed services and Web Design. They were founded in 2007.
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Artitude Inc. Is a small Content Marketing company founded in 1994. Their team specializes in Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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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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39.6/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 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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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+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249San Antonio, TX
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38.9/40.020/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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38.7/40.019.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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 / hr10 - 49Tampa, FL
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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.