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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lafayette, CA
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Zip2Media is a branding company. They were launched in 2013 and specialize in Branding and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Fargo, ND
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Energy Media Group, a Content Marketing company, is headquartered in Fargo, North Dakota. The team specializes in Content Marketing and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Rochester, MN
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MLT Group, a Marketing Strategy company, was established in 1986. The firm focuses on Marketing Strategy and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Minnetonka, MN
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Launched in 2008, SKYYA is a small PR agency located in Minnetonka, Minnesota. Their team offers Public Relations and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Fairfield, NJ
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Ballantine is a Direct Marketing company. They are headquartered in Fairfield, New Jersey, and their services include Direct Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Gurugram, India
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Conceptualise is a branding agency. The team provides Branding and Content Marketing and is based in Gurugram, India.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Pittsburgh, PA
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Flying Cork is a Content Marketing company. They were founded in 2009 and focus on Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Newark, DE
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Web And App Creations is an e-commerce development company. They are based in Newark, Delaware, and their services include E-Commerce Development and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Mobile, AL
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PunchDrunk Digital is a small Mobile, Alabama-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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ICommerceDev is an e-commerce development company. They are located in New York, New York and Manhattan Beach, California. Their team specializes in E-Commerce Development and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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BRICK, Inc. - Minnesota is an Advertising company in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Established in 2015, the team offers Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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Mobile app development company Panda Webdesign Agency was launched in 2017. The company focuses on Mobile App Development and Web Design, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Kharkiv, Ukraine
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Branding company LumoSpark was launched in 2010. The team offers Branding and Conversion Optimization and is in Kharkiv, Ukraine.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Spokane, WA
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FoundLocals is a Spokane, Washington-based social media marketing company. Established in 2008, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Evansville, IN
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Redstitch Digital, a Marketing Strategy company, was founded in 2011. The team provides Marketing Strategy and Web Design and is based in Evansville, Indiana.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Barcelona, Spain
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Small IT managed services company Tancra Systems, is based in Barcelona, Spain. The team offers IT managed services and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Melbourne, FL
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ZCorp PR & Digital is a Digital Strategy company. Their small team is headquartered in Melbourne, Florida. Their team provides Digital Strategy and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Allerton, England
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Branding agency PixFill was launched in 2008. Headquartered in Allerton, England, the team offers Branding and E-Commerce Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49München, Germany
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Small Advertising company ReachAd GmbH, is located in München, Germany. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Waldkraiburg, Germany
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Pure Black, a small Logo company, is based in Waldkraiburg, Germany. The team specializes in Logo and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49München, Germany
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MAXXmarketing is a München, Germany-based web design agency. Their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Nottingham, England
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Volute Web Design is a web design company. Their team is headquartered in Nottingham, England and focuses on Web Design and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Nottingham , England
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Bear and Beagle, a web design agency, was launched in 2017. The company offers Web Design and Email Marketing, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Nottingham , England
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AttributeStudio is a web design agency. The company is headquartered in Nottingham , England. Their team focuses on Web Design and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Beeston, England
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Eight Zero is a web design company. Located in Beeston, England, the agency was launched in 2009. Their team provides Web Design and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Nottingham , England
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Jennie Holland PR is a Nottingham , England-based public relations agency. Launched in 2016, the team specializes in Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Anaheim, CA
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Presidio Strategic Communications is a public relations firm. Their small team of employees is in Anaheim, California. Their team focuses on Public Relations and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Hoboken, NJ
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Nevas Digital Marketing is a Digital Strategy company. The Hoboken, New Jersey-based team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Milton, Australia
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Founded in 2008, Reload Media is a Digital Strategy company. Based in Milton, Australia, the team specializes in Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Perth, Australia
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PerthWeb is a web design agency. Their small team is headquartered in Perth, Australia and focuses on Web Design and Content Marketing. The firm was established in 1998.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Winston-Salem, NC
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Broadstreet Marketing Logistics is a Winston-Salem, North Carolina-based CRM consulting and SI company. The team specializes in CRM consulting and SI and E-Commerce Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bari, Italy
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Weelt, a web design company, was established in 2011. The team provides Web Design and Web Development and is based in Bari, Italy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bari, Italy
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Small web design agency Pubblicarb, is in Bari, Italy. The team specializes in Web Design and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Whittier, CA
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Xeno Network is a web design agency in Whittier, California. The team specializes in Web Design and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sydney, Australia
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IT managed services company Dotline Infotech Pty Ltd. Was founded in 2007. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, the team provides IT managed services and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Parma, Italy
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Zenzero Comunicazione is a Conversion Optimization company based in Parma, Italy. Their services include Conversion Optimization and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dehradun, India
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Headquartered in Dehradun, India, Zaclab Technologies is a social media marketing agency. Established in 2017, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Trichur, India
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Advertising company Nexxa Corporates was established in 2020. The firm focuses on Advertising and Content Marketing, and is small.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Mauritius, Mauritius
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Radical Cloud Solutions, a small Advertising company, is in Mauritius, Mauritius. The team focuses on Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Grand Rapids, MI
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Small branding agency VMD Services, is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The team specializes in Branding and Content Marketing.
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El Creativo Web is a web design company. Their small team is located in Bucaramanga, Colombia. Their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Halifax, Canada
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Nicom Interactive, a small software development firm, is located in Halifax, Canada. Their services include Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Saroornagar, India
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Social media marketing agency Relyon Technologies was established in 2006. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and is located in Hyderabad, India and Saroornagar, India.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Vilnius, Lithuania
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Cingant is a web development company. Located in Vilnius, Lithuania, their team focuses on Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sao Paulo, Brazil
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VENONE | Agencia de Design is a small branding firm established in 2009. Their team provides Branding and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Łbiska, Poland
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Blue Almond is a social media marketing firm. They were founded in 2018 and focus on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Seattle, WA
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Navazon Consulting is a Marketing Strategy company. Launched in 2014, the company is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Hyderabad, India
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MK Digitalmare Pvt Ltd is a web design company. The firm is based in Hyderabad, India. Their team specializes in Web Design and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Provo, UT
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Based in Provo, Utah, Stage Marketing is a small public relations firm. Their services include Public Relations and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Las Vegas, NV
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Site Smart Marketing, Inc. Is a branding agency. The small Las Vegas, Nevada-based team offers Branding and Social Media Marketing. The agency was established in 2010.
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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+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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39.1/40.019.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 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+$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+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Chernihiv, Ukraine
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38.1/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Odesa, 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.