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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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Launched in 1998, Rocket Marketing Inc. Is a small Email Marketing company. Their services include Email Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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Graphic design company Lux Digital Marketing was established in 2017. The small team offers Graphic Design and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerLeipzig, Germany
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Digital verliebt, an Email Marketing company, was launched in 2019. The firm specializes in Email Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerSt. Petersburg, FL
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Based in St. Petersburg, Florida, Tampa Bay Marketing Agency is a small Digital Strategy company. The team specializes in Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerLeipzig, Germany
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Conversion Optimization company Online Marketing Brauer is located in Leipzig, Germany. Established in 2018, the team focuses on Conversion Optimization and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerLake in the Hills, IL
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Solid Gold SEO is a Marketing Strategy company. The Lake in the Hills, Illinois-based agency focuses on Marketing Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerStoke-on-Trent, England
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DT Digital Marketing is a Digital Strategy company. The small Stoke-on-Trent, England-based team provides Digital Strategy and Email Marketing. The firm was established in 2013.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Amsterdam, Netherlands
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PauwR Digital Marketing is an Advertising company. Their midsize team of employees is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Their team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerCardiff, Wales
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Founded in 2017, The Web Design Studios is a Digital Strategy company. Located in Cardiff, Wales, the team provides Digital Strategy and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerBorehamwood, England
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StartaDesign is a Borehamwood, England-based user experience agency. The team offers UX/UI Design and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerCiudad autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Berlin Web, a Digital Strategy company, was launched in 2008. The agency focuses on Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerABG, Argentina
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Digital Now, an Email Marketing company, was founded in 2016. The small team focuses on Email Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerLewisville, NC
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Business Consulting company Group Work Flow Consulting is based in Lewisville, North Carolina. They specialize in Business Consulting and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Villanova, Italy
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Social Factor is a social media marketing agency. The Villanova, Italy-based firm was launched in 2013. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerYaxley, England
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Established in 2018, Social Media Time is a small social media marketing firm. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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Beshared, an Advertising company, is in Sofia, Bulgaria. They provide Advertising and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Padova, Italy
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Storeis is a midsize Padova, Italy-based Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Wimbledon Park, England
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Vinam Solutions Pvt Ltd is a Kozhikode, India-based branding firm. They specialize in Branding and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2013.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Roma, Italy
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Digital Angels is an Advertising company. Their midsize team is in Roma, Italy and Milano, Italy. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Lake Forest, CA
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Established in 2008, Over the Top is a social media marketing company. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249La Crosse, WI
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Mid-West Family La Crosse is a midsize branding company. They focus on Branding and Event Marketing and were founded in 1971.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Bielefeld, Germany
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U+i interact is a branding firm. In Bielefeld, Germany and Münster, Germany, the firm offers Branding and Market Research.
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Worthmore Business, LLC., an Advertising company, was launched in 2020. The firm specializes in Advertising and Marketing Strategy, and is midsize.
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Fat Squirrel is a web design agency founded in 2016. The team specializes in Web Design and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerGuthrie, OK
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Xeno Marketing is a social media marketing company. In Guthrie, Oklahoma, the agency was founded in 2018. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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The Ultimate Analyst is a social media marketing agency. The Waterford Township, Michigan-based team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerLucan, Ireland
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Yellow Ruler Marketing is a small Lucan, Ireland-based branding company. The team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Regina, Canada
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Headquartered in Regina, Canada, MS Comp Services is a custom software development company. The team specializes in Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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Weblatic, a social media marketing agency, was established in 2017. In Hamilton, Canada, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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PJG Marketing, a social media marketing firm, was founded in 2016. They focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Clovis, CA
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Social media marketing agency Rank Orbit LLC was founded in 2015. The midsize team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerBucurești, Romania
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Hypesmash is a branding agency launched in 2020. The team focuses on Branding and Email Marketing and is based in București, Romania.
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SEO Equity is a social media marketing firm. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia and Tampa, Florida, their team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerBarcelona, Spain
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Webbits.es is a Content Marketing company established in 2008. Their team focuses on Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerNew York, NY
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Perfect Marketing Solution is a social media marketing firm. Located in New York, New York, the agency was launched in 2019. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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SOCIALCTR, a social media marketing firm, focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing. The agency is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Zillmere, Australia.
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Web Business Tech is a Digital Strategy company. They focus on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2009. The agency is headquartered in Delhi, India.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Irving, TX
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Biorev Studios , a midsize social media marketing company, is in Irving, Texas and New Delhi, India. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Product Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Karachi, Pakistan
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AmigozTech is an Email Marketing company established in 2020. The team offers Email Marketing and Branding and is located in Karachi, Pakistan.
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Tech Dream IT Digital Marketing Agency, a midsize social media marketing firm, is based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerToronto, Canada
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RJH Solutions is a small social media marketing agency headquartered in Toronto, Canada. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerScottsdale, AZ
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WebsiteSpot.com is a social media marketing firm. They were launched in 2002 and offer Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Springdale, AR
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Branding agency Simba 7 Media is headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas. Their services include Branding and Digital Strategy.
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Based in New Orleans, Louisiana, Booked And Closed, LLC is a Market Research company. Their services include Market Research and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerBaton Rouge, LA
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Red Stick Designs is a SEO agency. Their small team is based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Cherry Hill SEO and Marketing, a SEO services firm, specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click. The company is located in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.
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Marketing Markers is a social media marketing agency. The Englishtown, New Jersey-based company was founded in 2022. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Green Line Digital is a branding company launched in 2016. Headquartered in New York, the team offers Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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E-Moonlighting.com is a social media marketing company in Mariupol, Ukraine. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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ACRO Global is a Conversion Optimization company. Based in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, the company was founded in 1995. Their team provides Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization.
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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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$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.