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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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Wizspeed is a social media marketing company. The Skokie, Illinois-based company specializes in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Houston, TX
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Established in 2009, Vidorra Consulting Group is a software development firm. The small team offers Custom Software Development and Robotics Process Automation.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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SoMad Partners is a branding agency. Their small team is based in New York, New York. Their team offers Branding and Fractional CMO Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Suffolk, VA
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Launched in 2024, Intelligent Digital Marketing is a Marketing Strategy company. The team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Columbia, MO
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COMO Marketing is a branding firm launched in 2017. The team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing and is located in Columbia, Missouri.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Cherry Hill, NJ
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EveryMerchant.com, an Advertising company, offer Advertising and Public Relations. They were established in 2008.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dublin, Ireland
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Packed.House is a Dublin, Ireland-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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EmoryDay, LLC is a web design agency. Headquartered in Glenelg, Maryland, their team focuses on Web Design and Social Media Marketing.
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Unleaded Digital is a PR agency. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the firm was established in 1996. Their team focuses on Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Meriden, CT
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Content Marketing company Homebase Digital is based in Meriden, Connecticut. They specialize in Content Marketing and Video Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Madrid, Spain
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Convertix is a public relations company. Their small team is headquartered in Madrid, Spain. Their services include Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Madrid, Spain
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Launched in 2008, Spiroox Media, a small branding company, is based in Madrid, Spain. Their services include Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Madrid, Spain
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Dinamiq is a Madrid, Spain-based branding agency. They provide Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Oakville, Canada
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Launched in 2008, TechHighway Systems Inc. Is a small Oakville, Canada-based web development firm. Their services include Web Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Oakbrook Terrace, IL
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Established in 2017, LifeCycle Digital Marketing is an Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Established in 2022, Hubbard Chicago is an Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Miami, FL
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GOA-TECH is a branding firm located in Miami, Florida. Established in 2011, the team provides Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Fairfax, VA
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Branding agency Piper Strategies | Stacey Piper Consulting LLC is based in Fairfax, Virginia. They provide Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Colorado Springs, CO
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Small Advertising company Reach Marketing Pro, is in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The team focuses on Advertising and Direct Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Leederville, Australia
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Signifi Media is a Digital Strategy company. Launched in 2016, the team focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing. The agency is based in Leederville, Australia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49West Leederville, Australia
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The Marketing Mix, an Advertising company, was founded in 1999. The small team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bordeaux, France
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Branding company Agence THRIVE was launched in 2017. Located in Bordeaux, France, the team specializes in Branding and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Saint-Martin-du-Vivier, France
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D-Impulse is a branding firm established in 2015. The team provides Branding and Digital Strategy and is in Saint-Martin-du-Vivier, France.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Busto Arsizio, Italy
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Briefing S.r.l. Is an Event Marketing company. Founded in 1968, the company is located in Busto Arsizio, Italy. Their team provides Event Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49West Perth, Australia
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Fisher Digital is a branding agency. The West Perth, Australia-based team specializes in Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49North Lakes, Australia
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Branding firm Vividus Marketing was established in 2009. Headquartered in North Lakes, Australia, the team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Surat, India
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Bolstersys is a small Digital Strategy company located in Surat, India. The team offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ismailia, Egypt
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TAMIYOUZ is a small Digital Strategy company in Ismailia, Egypt. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Headquartered in , Idasol Online is a small Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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Dotline Web Inc, Canada is a social media marketing firm. They are based in Toronto, Canada and have small team. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Foxfield, CO
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Branding company Web Welder LLC focuses on Branding and Market Research. They are in Foxfield, Colorado.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Springfield, IL
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Founded in 2020, 1981 Digital Marketing is a branding company. The firm specializes in Branding and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Austin, TX
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Founded in 2019, Levitate Foundry is a small Austin, Texas-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Orlando, FL
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Launched in 2020, Think Integrated LLC is a branding company. The team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing and is based in Orlando, Florida.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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Conversion Hub is an Advertising company founded in 2015. The team provides Advertising and Branding.
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ADS group Digital Agency, a Marketing Strategy company, was established in 2011. The firm focuses on Marketing Strategy and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Toulouse, France
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Launched in 2018, StandOut is a web design company. The team provides Web Design and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Melbourne, Australia
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Evoke Digital Australia is a web development firm. They are headquartered in Melbourne, Australia and have small team. Their services include Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Leacock-Leola-Bareville, PA
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Schweb Design, LLC, a branding company, was founded in 2007. The team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Diego, CA
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Sofizar is a social media marketing firm. They are headquartered in San Diego, California, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Irvine, CA
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Varga Marketing is an Advertising company. They are in Irvine, California. Their team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Akron, OH
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Based in Akron, Ohio, Evolve Marketing Team is a branding agency. They offer Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Norcross, GA
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Branding firm Grapevine Marketing, LLC provides Branding and Social Media Marketing. They were launched in 2004.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Village of Clarkston, MI
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Content Marketing company WorldWise.net is based in Village of Clarkston, Michigan. Established in 1998, the team focuses on Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Established in 2019, DigitalArt is a social media marketing agency. The small team provides Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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WebMate, a small social media marketing firm, is in Kyiv, Ukraine. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Jesolo, Italy
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Mediacy srl is a web design company founded in 2010. Their team specializes in Web Design and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Strasbourg, France
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Agence digitale K4, a social media marketing firm, was founded in 2014. They focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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Agency Stack is a small social media marketing agency in London, England and Prahran, Australia. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Social media marketing firm The Think is headquartered in City of London, England. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Graphic 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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$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+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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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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$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+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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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 / 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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$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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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.