Top Search Engine Marketing (SEM) Agencies
-
Featured
What are Featured Providers?
$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.
-
UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancer
Services provided
Small social media marketing firm Starr Creative Solutions LLC, is in Olathe, Kansas. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerChattanooga, TN
Services provided
Lokal One is a small Chattanooga, Tennessee-based SEO services firm. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerWalnut Cove, NC
Services provided
Business Advertising Media LLC is a social media marketing company. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and is located in Walnut Cove, North Carolina.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerWatertown, NY
Services provided
Social media marketing company Keith Perry Copywriting was established in 2019. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerGarden City Park, NY
Services provided
In Garden City Park, New York, Cassandra Claris Copywriting is a small social media marketing company. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerFreehold, NJ
Services provided
Five Star SEO is a Freehold, New Jersey-based social media marketing agency. They offer Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerGlassboro, NJ
Services provided
Launched in 2014, SixLeaf, a small Advertising company, is based in Glassboro, New Jersey. Their team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Dhaka, Bangladesh
Services provided
SEO Expate Bangladesh LTD. Is a social media marketing firm established in 2012. The firm focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerParis, France
Services provided
RayZ Consulting is a Market Research company. The Paris, France-based company focuses on Market Research and Content Marketing.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancer
Services provided
Fuel Growth CMO is a Marketing Strategy company. They are in Brooklyn, New York and have small team. Their team provides Marketing Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerFishers, IN
Services provided
Media planning and buying company Tracking Pixel Media is in Fishers, Indiana. They focus on Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2018.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Mishawaka, IN
Services provided
Federated Media, an Advertising company, provides Advertising and Content Marketing. The agency is based in Mishawaka, Indiana.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerPotomac, MD
Services provided
Worth Social, LTD is a social media marketing firm launched in 2013. Headquartered in Potomac, Maryland, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancer
Services provided
Established in 2009, Bright I Marketing is a Marketing Strategy company. Located in Denver, Colorado, the team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerDenver, CO
Services provided
Thinking Octopus, Inc. Is a branding agency established in 2017. Located in Denver, Colorado, the team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Atlanta, GA
Services provided
Further is a Market Research company. Established in 2004, the company is in Atlanta, Georgia and City of London, England. Their team focuses on Market Research and Social Media Marketing.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249London, England
Services provided
Everybody Agency, a midsize Advertising company, is headquartered in London, England. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerMatthews, NC
Services provided
Launched in 2008, 3Bug Media is a small social media marketing agency based in Matthews, North Carolina. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancer
Services provided
In Burlington, Washington, Woods MarCom, LLC is a small Marketing Strategy company. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerIslamorada, FL
Services provided
Gallant Fish Internet Marketing is a SEO company. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and is based in Islamorada, Florida.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerVaughan, Canada
Services provided
Strider is a SEO agency. Their small team is based in Vaughan, Canada and provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click. The company was founded in 2008.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Paris, France
Services provided
PumpUp is a branding agency. They provide Branding and Digital Strategy and are located in Paris, France.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Milano, Italy
Services provided
CRM consulting and SI company Del Monte & Partner Comunicazione S.r.L. Was founded in 2001. The team specializes in CRM consulting and SI and Digital Strategy and is based in Milano, Italy.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerCornellà de Llobregat, Spain
Services provided
Etactica | Etáctica Proyectos Digitales, S.L., a social media marketing company, was launched in 2007. The small team provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancer
Services provided
Makan Consulting is a Marketing Strategy company. They are in St. Louis, Missouri. Their team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Content Marketing.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancer
Services provided
SEO services firm EcommA2Z is based in Toronto, Canada. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancer
Services provided
Cairn Strategies is a social media marketing company headquartered in Golden Valley, Minnesota. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerWeston, FL
Services provided
Based in Weston, Florida, Website Rescue is a small SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Branding.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerNaples, FL
Services provided
Naples SEO Company is a SEO agency. They were founded in 2020, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerWest Orange, NJ
Services provided
Web Pro NJ is a social media marketing company established in 1999. In West Orange, New Jersey, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerScottsdale, AZ
Services provided
Plain Language Matters is a small SEO services firm established in 2014. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerScottsdale, AZ
Services provided
G6 Web Services is a Scottsdale, Arizona-based SEO agency. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancer
Services provided
Founded in 2022, Kaizen Media is a Content Marketing company. The team provides Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and is headquartered in Cork City, Cork, Ireland.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Princeton, NJ
Services provided
Solvable Creations, a midsize Marketing Strategy company, is located in Princeton, New Jersey and Chennai, India. The team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York City, NY
Services provided
Techbook Technologies is a Conversion Optimization company. The New York City, New York-based company specializes in Conversion Optimization and UX/UI Design.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerMoret-Loing-et-Orvanne, France
Services provided
Founded in 2019, Webindme is a SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and E-Commerce Development.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Toronto, Canada
Services provided
Midsize social media marketing agency Notitia System, is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerLas Vegas, NV
Services provided
Premier Designs 702 is a SEO agency. Founded in 2010, the agency offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerRaleigh, NC
Services provided
That Digital Dude is a Conversion Optimization company. The small Raleigh, North Carolina-based team offers Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization. The agency was founded in 2019.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancer
Services provided
Branding firm Meredith Web Design was launched in 2020. Located in Las Vegas, Nevada, the team specializes in Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerWindsor Locks, CT
Services provided
AWR Web Design, LLC, a web design agency, is located in Windsor Locks, Connecticut. Their services include Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Diego, CA
Services provided
Community Boost is a social media marketing agency. Launched in 2012, the firm is located in San Diego, California. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Madrid, Spain
Services provided
ROI UP Group, a midsize Advertising company, is based in Madrid, Spain and Ciudad de México, Mexico. Their services include Advertising and Public Relations.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerFrench Lick, IN
Services provided
QC's Web Design & SEO, a SEO company, is in French Lick, Indiana. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerEvansville, IN
Services provided
Evansville SEO is an Evansville, Indiana-based SEO agency. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerPortland, OR
Services provided
Search Commander, Inc. Is a SEO company. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, the company specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerBaton Rouge, LA
Services provided
Position Results Plastic Surgery Marketing is a social media marketing company. They were launched in 2015, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerFort Worth, TX
Services provided
HVAC Webmasters is a social media marketing agency. Their team is located in Fort Worth, Texas. The company focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancer
Services provided
Craig Cooper SEO is a social media marketing firm. Their small team is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
Read more -
UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerLakeville, MN
Services provided
Netmajic is a SEO agency. The firm is based in Lakeville, Minnesota. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
Read more
Share your project goals, and we’ll connect you with verified partners who fit your budget and timeline.
Get My Matches
Tell us what you need — we’ll match you with top agencies in minutes.
Get My MatchesWhy Trust Clutch
At Clutch, we believe trust is the foundation of every business relationship. Our mission is to help buyers make confident, data-backed decisions informed by real client experiences.
Every review on Clutch undergoes a rigorous, human-led verification process to make sure it’s valid. Our team of specialists confirms the identity of each reviewer, ensures the project is legitimate, and only publishes reviews that meet our strict criteria.
Verification doesn’t stop at the point of publication. Our Trust & Safety team routinely audits older reviews against our guidelines. When reviews fall short of our standards, we remove them.
We evaluate service providers using a structured methodology that combines:
- In-depth client interviews and ratings
- Comprehensive project details
- Market presence
- Portfolio examples and industry recognition
This data powers tools like the Leaders Matrix, which helps you compare agencies directly. Our research team curates rankings by weighing verified reviews most heavily, so the most trusted and experienced providers rise to the top.
Using this unique combination of verified client feedback and provider-supplied insights, Clutch distills the most important details into clear, digestible summaries so you have everything you need to make confident, informed decisions quickly.
We take fraud seriously. Providers who violate our guidelines may face lower rankings, restricted visibility, or removal from the platform altogether.
Clutch’s commitment to transparency is ongoing. We’re constantly refining our systems to protect the integrity of reviews and support you in finding the right agency.
Compare Top 15 Search Engine Marketing (SEM) Agencies
-
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJ
Ability to deliver
40/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
50% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click20% Other -
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Costa Mesa, CA
Ability to deliver
40/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
10% Search Engine Optimization60% Pay Per Click30% Other -
$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
Ability to deliver
40/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
70% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click10% Other -
$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Pleasant Grove, UT
Ability to deliver
40/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
10% Search Engine Optimization70% Pay Per Click20% Other -
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Colorado Springs, CO
Ability to deliver
40/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
60% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Other -
$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Copley, OH
Ability to deliver
39.9/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
45% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click30% Other -
$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Diego, CA
Ability to deliver
39.9/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
40% Search Engine Optimization10% Pay Per Click50% Other -
$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Marion, IL
Ability to deliver
39.8/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
70% Search Engine Optimization10% Pay Per Click20% Other -
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
Ability to deliver
39.7/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
35% Search Engine Optimization55% Pay Per Click10% Other -
$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Arlington Heights, IL
Ability to deliver
39.7/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
40% Search Engine Optimization40% Pay Per Click20% Other -
$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Odesa, Ukraine
Ability to deliver
39.7/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
60% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click10% Other -
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Draper, UT
Ability to deliver
39.6/40.020/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
55% Search Engine Optimization35% Pay Per Click10% Other -
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Oklahoma City, OK
Ability to deliver
39.6/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
90% Search Engine Optimization10% Pay Per Click -
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Bel Air, MD
Ability to deliver
39.3/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
20% Search Engine Optimization50% Pay Per Click30% Other -
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Boca Raton, FL
Ability to deliver
39.3/40.019.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
80% Search Engine Optimization10% Pay Per Click10% Other -
$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
Ability to deliver
39/40.020/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
10% Search Engine Optimization80% Pay Per Click10% Other -
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
Ability to deliver
38.9/40.019/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
70% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click5% Other -
$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249San Antonio, TX
Ability to deliver
38.9/40.020/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
70% Search Engine Optimization10% Pay Per Click20% Other -
$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
Ability to deliver
39.6/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
70% Search Engine Optimization10% Pay Per Click20% Other -
$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
Ability to deliver
38.7/40.019.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
10% Search Engine Optimization90% Pay Per Click -
$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
Ability to deliver
38.6/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
70% Search Engine Optimization10% Pay Per Click20% Other -
$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249L'viv, Ukraine
Ability to deliver
38.5/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
80% Search Engine Optimization10% Pay Per Click10% Other -
$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999Ahmedabad, India
Ability to deliver
38.5/40.020/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
25% Search Engine Optimization10% Pay Per Click65% Other -
$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
Ability to deliver
38.4/40.019/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
55% Search Engine Optimization15% Pay Per Click30% Other -
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Tampa, FL
Ability to deliver
38.3/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
70% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click -
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Lehi, UT
Ability to deliver
38.3/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
75% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click -
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Odesa, Ukraine
Ability to deliver
37.9/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
40% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click30% Other -
$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Chernihiv, Ukraine
Ability to deliver
37.9/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
90% Search Engine Optimization10% Pay Per Click -
$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Calgary, Canada
Ability to deliver
37.7/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
45% Search Engine Optimization40% Pay Per Click15% Other -
$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Huntington, NY
Ability to deliver
37.7/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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.