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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJServices provided
50% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click10% Advertising +1 service10% Social Media MarketingSee all 359 projectsSmartSites is a versatile digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, search engine marketing, and digital visibility enhancement. With an impressive 100% positive feedback from clients, reviewers consistently highlight their exceptional communication, timely project delivery, and ability to boost online visibility and website rankings. Approximately 80% of reviewers commend SmartSites for their responsiveness and professionalism, making them a reliable partner for organic search optimization and SERP optimization services.
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Client feedback consistently highlights SmartSites' attentiveness and responsiveness. Multiple reviews commend team members for being quick to address concerns and provide updates, with comments such as, "the team was a pleasure to work with" and "Peter was attentive, responsive, and genuinely cared about the outcomes of our campaign." Overall, clients appreciate the personalized approach and strong communication, affirming that SmartSites prioritizes client needs and fosters a collaborative relationship.-
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5.0 Nov 10, 2020They are attentive and prompt. Overall, dealing with them has been a pleasure.
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5.0 Sep 9, 2024Isaiah was always quick to respond, attentive during meetings, and helpful with whatever support was needed.
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PPC, SEO & Web Development for Behavioral Health Center
5.0 Jan 8, 2025They give you a designated project leader, and take it from there with regular check ins. They are very attentive and professional.
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5.0 Aug 26, 2025I especially enjoyed working with our Project Manager, Ryan, who was attentive, patient, and very personable with my team. We will genuinely miss working with her!
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5.0 Sep 25, 2025The team was a pleasure to work with. Very attentive and responded quickly to all issues. I appreciate the support with our marketing efforts!
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121 of 137 Search Engine Optimization reviews are 5 stars5 new reviews for Search Engine Optimization in past 6 months$50,000 – $199,999 avg. project costRead 137 ReviewsSearch Engine Optimization PROJECT HIGHLIGHT
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5.0 — SmartSites provides SEO and web development services for a hospitality and architectural design firm. The team is also responsible for competitor research, keyword strategy, and technical auditing. Read moreWas this helpful?
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SmartSites has received positive feedback regarding their cost-effectiveness and overall value for money. Clients frequently noted that their pricing aligns well with budgets, delivering good value, especially for small businesses. For example, one client highlighted that SmartSites' services fit their budget while providing excellent results, stating, 'good value for cost.' Overall, clients feel that SmartSites offers competitive pricing relative to the quality of service provided, contributing to measurable improvements in traffic and conversions.Was this helpful?
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hibbing, MN
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% Web Development10% Branding +7 services10% Content Marketing10% Content Writing Services10% IT Managed Services10% Pay Per Click10% Web Design5% Email Marketing5% LogoByers Media, a web development company, was established in 1995. The company focuses on Web Development and Branding, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Nashville, TN
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Content Marketing10% Conversion Optimization +7 services10% Graphic Design10% Marketing Strategy10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Production10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentThe Artist Evolution Nashville is a small Nashville, Tennessee-based Marketing Strategy company. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Buena, NJ
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% Video Production20% Web Development +5 services10% Advertising10% Content Marketing10% Content Writing Services10% Graphic Design10% Pay Per ClickScientific Marketing Services, Inc. Is a video production company. In Buena, New Jersey, the company was established in 1979. Their services include Video Production and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Franklin, TN
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Content Marketing10% E-Commerce Development +7 services10% Marketing Strategy10% Pay Per Click10% Product Design10% Social Media Marketing10% UX/UI Design10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentOncore Strategy is a Marketing Strategy company established in 2002. The team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing and is based in Franklin, Tennessee.
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% Social Media Marketing10% Branding +6 services10% Content Marketing10% Content Writing Services10% Graphic Design10% Marketing Strategy10% Pay Per Click10% Web DesignIgnited Digital Marketing is a social media marketing firm headquartered in Tupelo, Mississippi. They provide Social Media Marketing and Branding and were established in 2021.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Oklahoma City, OK
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Advertising10% Branding +7 services10% Content Marketing10% Content Writing Services10% Corporate Photography10% Graphic Design10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Video ProductionAdvertising company Elevated Marketing OKC was launched in 2015. In Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Greensboro, NC
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing10% Advertising +6 services10% Content Writing Services10% Marketing Strategy10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Marketing10% Web DesignCopywriter Salary, a small Content Marketing company, is located in Greensboro, North Carolina. Their services include Content Marketing and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Southlake, TX
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Advertising10% Branding +7 services10% Content Marketing10% Conversion Optimization10% Email Marketing10% Marketing Strategy10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DesignAdlantica LLC is an Advertising company. Based in Southlake, Texas, the firm was launched in 2018. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Reno, NV
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Affiliate Marketing10% Branding +7 services10% Event Marketing10% Graphic Design10% Pay Per Click10% Print Design10% Public Relations10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DesignRise Up Agency Inc. Is a Reno, Nevada-based branding firm. Founded in 2022, the team offers Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Johnstown, PA
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Content Marketing10% Corporate Photography +7 services10% E-Commerce Development10% Email Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Print Design10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentSocial media marketing agency Innovative Tomato, LLC was founded in 2015. The company offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hatfield, PA
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Content Marketing10% Event Marketing +7 services10% Graphic Design10% Logo10% Marketing Strategy10% Pay Per Click10% Product Design10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentIllustrated Designs, Inc. Is a Marketing Strategy company. They offer Marketing Strategy and Event Marketing and were founded in 1968.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Punxsutawney, PA
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Content Writing Services10% Corporate Photography +7 services10% Email Marketing10% Graphic Design10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Production10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentVision Creative Solutions is a Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania-based social media marketing firm. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Las Vegas, NV
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Branding10% Content Marketing +7 services10% Email Marketing10% Event Management10% Market Research10% Media Planning & Buying10% Pay Per Click10% Public Relations10% Social Media MarketingF1000 Media Inc is a branding firm. The Las Vegas, Nevada-based team offers Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Las Vegas, NV
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Advertising10% Content Marketing +7 services10% Content Writing Services10% E-Commerce Development10% Email Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Marketing10% Web DesignDigital Genius is an Advertising company based in Las Vegas, Nevada. They specialize in Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9L'viv, Ukraine
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Custom Software Development10% Digital Strategy +9 services10% Mobile App Development10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design10% Web Development5% Content Marketing5% Email Marketing5% IT Strategy Consulting5% Video MarketingYour Query is a small Digital Strategy company based in L'viv, Ukraine. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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10% Search Engine Optimization15% Email Marketing15% Social Media Marketing +6 services10% Branding10% Conversion Optimization10% Custom Software Development10% Mobile App Development10% Pay Per Click10% Web DevelopmentSocial media marketing company Layers Infotech focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing. They are based in Sangli, India.
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Content Marketing10% Digital Strategy +7 services10% E-Commerce Development10% Email Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% UX/UI Design10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentSmall Digital Strategy company CodeZaZa Digital , is located in. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% Web Design20% Web Development +5 services10% Content Marketing10% Email Marketing10% Mobile App Development10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media MarketingBased in , Website Solution India is a small web design agency. Their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Draria, Algeria
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% Mobile App Development20% Web Development +5 services10% Digital Strategy10% E-Commerce Development10% Pay Per Click10% UX/UI Design10% Web DesignCODEX is a small web development company. Founded in 2018, the team offers Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% CRM Consulting and SI10% Content Marketing +7 services10% Digital Strategy10% Email Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% UX/UI Design10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentR Squared is a Digital Strategy company. Located in , the agency was launched in 2019. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Roma, Italy
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% Blockchain20% Web Development +5 services10% Blockchain Marketing10% Cloud Consulting & SI10% E-Commerce Development10% Mobile App Development10% Pay Per ClickWeb development company Do Agency was founded in 2016. The team specializes in Web Development and Blockchain.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mt. Juliet, TN
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Branding10% Content Marketing +8 services10% Content Writing Services10% Marketing Strategy10% Pay Per Click10% Sales Outsourcing10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design5% Email Marketing5% LogoIn Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, KNC Marketing Agency is a small branding company. The team offers Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Johnson City, TN
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Content Marketing10% Cybersecurity +7 services10% Graphic Design10% IT Managed Services10% IT Strategy Consulting10% Logo10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DevelopmentIT Integrity Technology Solutions, a social media marketing agency, is headquartered in Johnson City, Tennessee. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chester Springs, PA
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Application Testing10% Cloud Consulting & SI +7 services10% Content Marketing10% Custom Software Development10% Email Marketing10% IT Strategy Consulting10% Mobile App Development10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media MarketingProspect IT Solutions INC is a small Chester Springs, Pennsylvania-based social media marketing company. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Utica, MI
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Branding10% Content Marketing +7 services10% Email Marketing10% Fractional CMO Services10% Graphic Design10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentFounded in 2022, Good Wolf Marketing is a branding agency. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Conversion Optimization10% Email Marketing +7 services10% Fractional CMO Services10% Graphic Design10% Marketing Strategy10% Pay Per Click10% Public Relations10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DesignEstablished in 2008, Ethereal Innovations, Inc. Is a public relations firm. Their services include Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% AI Development10% Affiliate Marketing +6 services10% Conversion Optimization10% Email Marketing10% Fractional CMO Services10% Marketing Strategy10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media MarketingLebowski Agency is an AI firm. They are in Madrid, Spain. Their team offers Artificial Intelligence and Marketing Strategy.
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% Branding20% Fractional CMO Services +4 services20% Sales Outsourcing10% CRM Consulting and SI10% Pay Per Click10% Web DesignBased in Tampa, Florida, Mateo's Marketing is a branding company. They provide Branding and Sales Outsourcing.
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% Branding20% Fractional CMO Services +3 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web Design10% Pay Per ClickBizEdge Marketing is a branding agency. The Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based firm specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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10% Search Engine Optimization15% Branding15% Event Management +5 services15% Fractional CMO Services15% Marketing Strategy10% Content Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media MarketingBranding firm Indigo Collective Group was founded in 2023. The company offers Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Branding10% Content Marketing +7 services10% E-Commerce Development10% Email Marketing10% IT Managed Services10% Pay Per Click10% SMS Marketing10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DesignWebToSell is a branding firm. The Alicante, Spain-based team offers Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Port Jervis, NY
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Advertising10% Branding +7 services10% Content Marketing10% Email Marketing10% Media Planning & Buying10% Pay Per Click10% Public Relations10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DevelopmentLocated in Port Jervis, New York, Media Solstice Marketing & Public Relations is a small Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Advertising10% Content Marketing +7 services10% Email Marketing10% Media Planning & Buying10% Mobile & App Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% SMS Marketing10% Sales Outsourcing10% Social Media MarketingAdvertising company Common Acquire was founded in 2017. The firm focuses on Advertising and Media Planning & Buying, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Oriskany Falls, NY
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Audio Production10% Branding +7 services10% E-Commerce Development10% Email Marketing10% Graphic Design10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Marketing10% Video ProductionThe Ad Group Agency, Inc. Is a branding company. The team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing, and the company is based in Oriskany Falls, New York.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ronkonkoma, NY
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Advertising10% Branding +7 services10% Direct Marketing10% Email Marketing10% Graphic Design10% Media Planning & Buying10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DevelopmentFounded in 1968, Digital Resource House, Inc. Is an Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Roanoke, VA
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Branding10% Content Marketing +7 services10% Content Writing Services10% Email Marketing10% Market Research10% Media Planning & Buying10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Video ProductionSpherical Strategies is a branding agency. Founded in 2004, the team specializes in Branding and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Beverly Hills, MI
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Business Consulting10% CRM Consulting and SI +7 services10% Conversion Optimization10% Corporate Training & Coaching10% Marketing Strategy10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% UX/UI Design10% Web DesignMarketing Strategy company XTRACT MEDIA is headquartered in Beverly Hills, Michigan. They provide Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kansas City, MO
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Branding10% Content Marketing +7 services10% Email Marketing10% Graphic Design10% Market Research10% Pay Per Click10% Public Relations10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DevelopmentMighty MO Marketing is a branding agency founded in 2018. Their team focuses on Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ruston, LA
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% Advertising20% Print Design +4 services20% Web Design10% Pay Per Click10% Public Relations10% Social Media MarketingThe AdZilla Agency is a small Advertising company based in Ruston, Louisiana. Their services include Advertising and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Colorado Springs, CO
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Advertising10% Branding +7 services10% Content Marketing10% Conversion Optimization10% Email Marketing10% Event Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DesignLaunched in 2018, The Branch, a small Advertising company, is headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Their team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Durango, CO
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Advertising10% Corporate Photography +7 services10% Email Marketing10% Marketing Strategy10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Marketing10% Video Production10% Web DesignAscent Digital is an Advertising company. Established in 2021, the agency is in Durango, Colorado. Their team focuses on Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Colorado Springs, CO
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Advertising10% Branding +7 services10% Email Marketing10% Marketing Strategy10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Marketing10% Video Production10% Web DesignWatts Media Ltd. Is an Advertising company established in 2017. The team offers Advertising and Branding.
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Content Marketing10% Corporate Photography +7 services10% Graphic Design10% Logo10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Production10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentThe Skylark Agency is a social media marketing firm headquartered in Dallas, Texas. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Brescia, Italy
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Advertising10% BI & Big Data Consulting & SI +7 services10% Branding10% Business Consulting10% Content Marketing10% E-Commerce Development10% Graphic Design10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media MarketingAdvertising company Digital KPI srl was launched in 2016. The firm focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Napoli, Italy
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10% Search Engine Optimization15% Web Design15% Web Development +6 services10% Conversion Optimization10% E-Commerce Development10% Email Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Sales Outsourcing10% Social Media MarketingNDB Web Service Srl is a Napoli, Italy-based web design agency. They specialize in Web Design and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Imola, Italy
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Advertising10% Branding +7 services10% Content Marketing10% Corporate Photography10% Event Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Public Relations10% Social Media Marketing10% Video ProductionAdvertising company Sinettica Srl was launched in 1998. The small team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Madrid, Spain
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Advertising10% Branding +7 services10% Content Marketing10% IT Strategy Consulting10% Marketing Strategy10% Media Planning & Buying10% Pay Per Click10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentAdd Value Media, an Advertising company, was founded in 2013. They focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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10% Search Engine Optimization50% Fractional CMO Services10% Content Marketing +3 services10% Email Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media MarketingLaunched in 2023, Advnc Digital is a Fractional CMO Services company. Their services include Fractional CMO Services and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Istanbul, Türkiye
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Advertising10% Corporate Photography +7 services10% E-Commerce Development10% Graphic Design10% Mobile App Development10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Production10% Web DesignMizemedia Agency is an Advertising company established in 2005. The team focuses on Advertising and Social Media Marketing and is in Istanbul, Türkiye.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9El Cajon, CA
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Branding10% Content Marketing +7 services10% Conversion Optimization10% Email Marketing10% Fractional CMO Services10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% UX/UI Design10% Web DesignSmall branding firm Your Essential Techs, is located in El Cajon, California. The team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Arlington Heights, IL
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999
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38.4/40.018.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
35% Search Engine Optimization35% Pay Per Click30% Other -
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49South Jordan, UT
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38.2/40.018.6/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
65% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click10% Other -
$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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38.2/40.018.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
55% Search Engine Optimization15% Pay Per Click30% Other -
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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38.1/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
70% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click5% Other -
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Lehi, UT
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38.1/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
75% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click -
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Odesa, Ukraine
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38.1/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
40% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click30% Other -
$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Calgary, Canada
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37.7/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
45% Search Engine Optimization40% Pay Per Click15% Other -
$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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37.5/40.019/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
40% Search Engine Optimization45% Pay Per Click15% Other -
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Richmond, Australia
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37.4/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
70% Search Engine Optimization15% Pay Per Click15% Other -
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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37.4/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
80% Search Engine Optimization10% Pay Per Click10% 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.
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