Top Search Engine Marketing Services in the United States
Search engine marketing (SEM) puts your brand in front of high-intent buyers the moment they search, and it's one of the fastest ways to drive measurable revenue. American SEM agencies manage paid search on Google Ads and Microsoft Ads, handling keyword and audience research, ad copy and creative, bidding and budget strategy, landing-page and conversion advice, and ongoing optimization and reporting.
It's a mature, competitive U.S. market where the best agencies tie spend directly to leads and sales. Clutch connects you with SEM agencies in the United States vetted through verified client reviews, so you can compare platform expertise, transparency, and results before you hire. Use the filters below to narrow by budget, platform, and industry, or explore related directories:
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50% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click10% Advertising +1 service10% Social Media MarketingSee all 370 projectsSmartSites is a digital marketing agency renowned for its SEO services, effectively enhancing online visibility and website ranking for diverse clients. With consistently positive feedback, they demonstrate a 90% increase in site traffic and a 50% boost in sales for some businesses. Reviewers frequently commend their professionalism and responsive communication, with emphasis on their expertise in organic search optimization and digital visibility enhancement.
124 of 140 Search Engine Optimization reviews are 5 stars5 new reviews for Search Engine Optimization in past 6 months$50,000 – $199,999 avg. project costRead 140 ReviewsSearch Engine Optimization PROJECT HIGHLIGHT
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SmartSites has demonstrated expertise across diverse industries, including eCommerce, real estate, manufacturing, and legal services. Client feedback highlights their strengths in digital marketing, particularly in SEO and PPC management, resulting in increased traffic, conversion rates, and ROI. Overall sentiment reflects satisfaction with SmartSites' responsiveness, project management, and ability to deliver tailored solutions. Industries such as eCommerce and legal services particularly benefit from their targeted advertising strategies, while manufacturing clients appreciate their analytical approach to SEO.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Fairfax, VA
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Branding10% Content Marketing +7 services10% Fractional CMO Services10% Marketing Strategy10% Pay Per Click10% Recruiting10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentBranding 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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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Advertising10% Direct Marketing +7 services10% Email Marketing10% Media Planning & Buying10% Pay Per Click10% Public Relations10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentSmall Advertising company Reach Marketing Pro, is in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The team focuses on Advertising and Direct Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Springfield, IL
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% AI Development10% Branding +7 services10% Content Marketing10% Conversion Optimization10% Ecommerce Marketing10% Email Marketing10% Mobile & App Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Web DevelopmentFounded 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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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Advertising10% Branding +7 services10% Content Marketing10% Conversion Optimization10% E-Commerce Development10% Marketing Strategy10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% UX/UI DesignFounded 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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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Branding10% Content Marketing +7 services10% Conversion Optimization10% Email Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Production10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentLaunched 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 - 49Leacock-Leola-Bareville, PA
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Branding10% Content Marketing +7 services10% Conversion Optimization10% Email Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% UX/UI Design10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentSchweb Design, LLC, a branding company, was founded in 2007. The team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Irvine, CA
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Advertising10% Branding +8 services10% Conversion Optimization10% Direct Marketing10% Graphic Design10% Market Research10% Pay Per Click10% Web Design5% Logo5% Print DesignVarga 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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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Branding10% Conversion Optimization +7 services10% Email Marketing10% Graphic Design10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Production10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentBased 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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10% Search Engine Optimization10% AI Development10% Branding +7 services10% Conversion Optimization10% E-Commerce Development10% Email Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentBranding 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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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Content Marketing10% Cybersecurity +7 services10% IT Managed Services10% Mobile App Development10% Pay Per Click10% UX/UI Design10% Video Production10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentContent 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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Provo, UT
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10% Search Engine Optimization15% Branding15% Public Relations +5 services15% Social Media Marketing15% Web Development10% Email Marketing10% Marketing Strategy10% Pay Per ClickRelic Advertising is a small Provo, Utah-based branding firm. The team offers Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49East Petersburg, PA
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% E-Commerce Development10% Content Marketing +6 services10% Conversion Optimization10% Ecommerce Marketing10% Email Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DesignParadoxLabs is an e-commerce development company based in East Petersburg, Pennsylvania. The team provides E-Commerce Development and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Content Marketing10% Mobile App Development +7 services10% Pay Per Click10% Product Design10% Social Media Marketing10% UX/UI Design10% Video Marketing10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentRange Digital, a small social media marketing company, is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Cincinnati, OH
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% API Development10% CRM Consulting and SI +7 services10% Content Marketing10% DevOps Managed Services10% E-Commerce Development10% Mobile App Development10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DevelopmentBloomy Technologies is a social media marketing firm. They offer Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and are in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Diego, CA
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Branding10% Content Marketing +7 services10% Corporate Photography10% Pay Per Click10% Sales Outsourcing10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Marketing10% Video Production10% Web DesignLasso MD is a branding firm. Their small team is located in San Diego, California. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Albany, NY
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Advertising10% Branding +7 services10% Content Marketing10% Email Marketing10% Graphic Design10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Production10% Web DesignBrawn Media is an Albany, New York-based Advertising company. They offer Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Yorktown Heights, NY
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Advertising10% Branding +7 services10% Email Marketing10% Graphic Design10% Mobile & App Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Production10% Web DevelopmentBerlin Productions is an Advertising company. They were launched in 1982 and focus on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bethesda, MD
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% Call Center Services10% Back Office Outsourcing +6 services10% Branding10% CRM Consulting and SI10% Content Marketing10% Graphic Design10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media MarketingFormicidae, an answering service company, was founded in 2015. The team specializes in Call Center Services and Branding and is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Brewster, MA
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Branding10% Business Consulting +8 services10% Corporate Training & Coaching10% Graphic Design10% Pay Per Click10% Sales Outsourcing10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Development5% Marketing Strategy5% Web DesignLaunched in 2013, Ailie Inc is a branding agency. The company specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Grand Rapids, MI
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Branding10% Content Marketing +7 services10% Graphic Design10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Marketing10% Video Production10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentPMAX Dental is a branding firm. The Grand Rapids, Michigan-based agency was launched in 2008. Their team offers Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Muskegon, MI
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Branding10% Business Consulting +7 services10% Marketing Strategy10% Media Planning & Buying10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Production10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentLaunched in 2020, Kindred Marketing is a branding company. Their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Arlington, TX
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Advertising10% Audio Production +7 services10% Direct Marketing10% Email Marketing10% Graphic Design10% Media Planning & Buying10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Video ProductionWheeler Advertising, an Advertising company, was established in 1991. The team provides Advertising and Direct Marketing and is located in Arlington, Texas.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49North Las Vegas, NV
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% Video Production10% Advertising +6 services10% Corporate Photography10% Graphic Design10% Media Planning & Buying10% Pay Per Click10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentDre5 Productions, a small video production company, is in North Las Vegas, Nevada. Their services include Video Production and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% Advertising15% Video Marketing +5 services15% Web Development10% Email Marketing10% Mobile & App Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media MarketingRAI Media Inc. Is an Advertising company. The Chicago, Illinois-based team offers Advertising and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Newtown, CT
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Advertising10% Branding +7 services10% Corporate Training & Coaching10% Email Marketing10% Media Planning & Buying10% Pay Per Click10% Public Relations10% Social Media Marketing10% Video ProductionPark Group Solutions is a small Advertising company founded in 2005. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Newington, CT
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Content Marketing10% Email Marketing +7 services10% Mobile & App Marketing10% Mobile App Development10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Production10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentNew Wave Industries, Inc. Is a Newington, Connecticut-based social media marketing firm. Launched in 1999, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Overland Park, KS
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Branding10% Content Marketing +7 services10% E-Commerce Development10% Email Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Production10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentDigital Lagoon is a branding firm founded in 1995. The team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Monroeville, PA
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Advertising10% Content Marketing +7 services10% Email Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Sales Outsourcing10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Marketing10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentConvertSource is a small Advertising company. Established in 2009, the team specializes in Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Fort Lauderdale, FL
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Branding10% CRM Consulting and SI +7 services10% E-Commerce Development10% Email Marketing10% Media Planning & Buying10% Pay Per Click10% SMS Marketing10% Social Media Marketing10% Video ProductionRyze Agency is a branding agency. The team is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and their services include Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Tampa, FL
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Branding10% Content Marketing +7 services10% Corporate Photography10% Event Marketing10% Graphic Design10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Marketing10% Web DesignSmall branding firm Brandtastic LLC, is located in Tampa, Florida. Their services include Branding and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Houston, TX
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% CRM Consulting and SI10% Content Marketing +7 services10% Corporate Photography10% Graphic Design10% Logo10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Production10% Web DesignPool Marketing Site is a Houston, Texas-based social media marketing firm. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Pinedale, WY
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Branding10% Content Marketing +7 services10% Email Marketing10% Event Marketing10% Marketing Strategy10% Mobile & App Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Video MarketingSoft Talents LLC is a small branding firm based in Pinedale, Wyoming. The team specializes in Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Richardson, TX
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% Web Development10% Branding +6 services10% Content Marketing10% Email Marketing10% Marketing Strategy10% Pay Per Click10% Public Relations10% Social Media MarketingMarion Relationship Marketing is a website development firm. The Richardson, Texas-based firm was founded in 2019. Their team provides Web Development and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Phoenix, AZ
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% Graphic Design10% Content Marketing +6 services10% Logo10% Pay Per Click10% Print Design10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentGraphic design company Point & Click is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. They provide Graphic Design and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2010.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Stuart, FL
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35% Search Engine Optimization30% Web Design20% Pay Per Click +1 service15% Social Media MarketingSee all 1 projectsBeyond Marketing & Web Design (BMWD) is a Stuart, Florida based digital marketing agency built on one simple belief: small businesses deserve powerful, transparent marketing without the gimmicks
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Monthly local-visibility support built from BMWD's approved $500 service modules. Start with website SEO and maintenance, add Google Business Profile management, or combine both with review management for a complete local presence.Was this helpful?
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerChicago, IL
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10% Search Engine Optimization75% Pay Per Click15% Web DesignModem Digital is a PPC company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. They offer Pay Per Click and Web Design and were launched in 2017.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Fairview Park, OH
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35% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click15% Social Media Marketing +3 services10% Content Marketing10% Email Marketing10% Marketing StrategyHeadquartered in Fairview Park, Ohio, 216 Marketing is a SEO company. Launched in 2016, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Lyndhurst, NJ
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10% Search Engine Optimization15% Custom Software Development15% UX/UI Design +6 services10% Application Testing10% Conversion Optimization10% Digital Strategy10% IT Strategy Consulting10% Pay Per Click10% Web DesignOpen and Free Software Solutions LLC, an UX agency, was established in 2022. The firm provides UX/UI Design and Custom Software Development, and is small.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Las Vegas, NV
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33% Search Engine Optimization34% Digital Strategy33% Pay Per ClickDigital Strategy company Ring Ring Marketing is based in Las Vegas, Nevada. They provide Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Tacoma, WA
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Digital Strategy25% Pay Per Click +1 service25% Social Media MarketingROI Firm is a Digital Strategy company. Their small team is in Tacoma, Washington and provides Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click. The firm was established in 1997.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Agoura Hills, CA
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Advertising25% Ecommerce Marketing +1 service25% Pay Per ClickEstablished in 2022, Pro Seller Marketing, a small Advertising company, is in Agoura Hills, California. Their team offers Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
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40% Search Engine Optimization25% Digital Strategy20% Web Design +1 service15% Pay Per ClickGarrett Digital is a SEO agency located in Austin, Texas. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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30% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click25% Web Design +2 services10% Advertising10% Social Media MarketingEstablished in 2014, SEO Fuel Marketing is a SEO services firm. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Spokane, WA
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35% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click15% Content Marketing +3 services10% Conversion Optimization10% Digital Strategy10% Sales OutsourcingFoundation Marketing Pros is a SEO services firm. They were established in 2024 and offer Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Deerfield Beach, FL
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35% Search Engine Optimization35% Web Design30% Pay Per ClickPacific & Lord is a SEO services firm. Based in Deerfield Beach, Florida, the firm was launched in 2001. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Elgin, IL
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35% Search Engine Optimization35% UX/UI Design30% Pay Per ClickVSG Commerce is an user experience design agency. The Elgin, Illinois-based firm was founded in 2006. Their services include UX/UI Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Austin, TX
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15% Search Engine Optimization15% Digital Strategy15% Low/No Code Development +4 services15% Pay Per Click15% Social Media Marketing15% Web Development10% Web DesignSee all 2 projectsDigital Otters offers services in SEO, social media marketing, and digital marketing. Reviews highlight their deep expertise, strong project management, and ability to deliver excellent results, including increased organic search traffic and ROI. Clients commend their tailored strategies, transparency, and responsiveness, making them a recommended choice for improving online visibility and revenue.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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50% Search Engine Optimization10% Digital Strategy10% Other Digital Marketing +6 services10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing5% Marketing Strategy3% Content Marketing1% Advertising1% Direct MarketingSEO services firm Proflico Digital Marketing was founded in 2018. Based in Los Angeles, California, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Agoura Hills, CA
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30% Search Engine Optimization40% Social Media Marketing30% Pay Per ClickWeb Digital USA, a social media marketing agency, was established in 2022. The agency provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Naperville, IL
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35% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +4 services5% Conversion Optimization5% Direct Marketing5% UX/UI Design5% Web DesignSEO Marketing by Brandon Craighead is a SEO services firm. They were founded in 2018, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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List of the Top 15 United States SEM Service Providers
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$1,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Harrisburg, PA
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38.5/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJ
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Marion, IL
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37.6/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Copley, OH
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36.9/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Arlington Heights, IL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Colorado Springs, CO
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36.3/40.019/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Diego, CA
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38.4/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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35.3/40.020/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Costa Mesa, CA
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35.3/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Bel Air, MD
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35.1/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Hoffman Estates, IL
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35/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed250 - 999New York, NY
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34.9/40.019.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49South Jordan, UT
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34.8/40.018.8/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Pearland, TX
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34.6/40.020/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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36.5/40.020/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Boca Raton, FL
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34.2/40.019.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Tampa, FL
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34.1/40.019.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Lehi, UT
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33.9/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249San Antonio, TX
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33.5/40.020/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience4.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Pleasant Grove, UT
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Arlington, TX
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33.1/40.018.2/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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33.1/40.019.2/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience4.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
70% Search Engine Optimization10% Pay Per Click20% Other -
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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32.9/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
70% Search Engine Optimization10% Pay Per Click20% Other -
$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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32.9/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
40% Search Engine Optimization45% Pay Per Click15% Other -
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Oakbrook Terrace, IL
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32.7/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
20% Search Engine Optimization80% Pay Per Click -
$10,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Arlington, VA
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32.6/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
35% Search Engine Optimization35% Pay Per Click30% Other -
$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Huntington, NY
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32.6/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
20% Search Engine Optimization50% Pay Per Click30% Other -
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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32.4/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
80% Search Engine Optimization10% Pay Per Click10% Other -
$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Columbus, OH
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32.3/40.018.6/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience3.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
35% Search Engine Optimization55% Pay Per Click10% Other
U.S. SEM Services FAQs
A U.S.-based SEM agency plans and manages paid search campaigns. Essentially, these experienced firms strategically personalize their solutions for their clients, offering services such as:
- keyword and audience research
- campaign structure and setup
- ad copy and creative
- bid and budget management
- landing-page and conversion-rate advice
- A/B testing
- ongoing optimization and reporting, primarily on Google Ads and Microsoft Ads
A U.S. agency understands domestic search behavior, competition, and consumer intent. Furthermore, they operate in your time zone, allowing for fast campaign changes and streamlined collaboration. For campaigns targeting U.S. buyers, that market knowledge usually translates into more efficient spend and better conversion.
Look for verified reviews and results in your platforms and sector, transparency on fees and account ownership, and reporting tied to business outcomes (leads, revenue, ROAS) rather than clicks.
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Be cautious of guaranteed results or rankings, opaque pricing that hides the fee-versus-spend split, agencies that keep ownership of your ad accounts, and weak or infrequent reporting. If you can't see exactly where your ad budget goes and what it returns, keep looking.
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