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.
11 of 11 reviews are 5 stars5 new reviews for Search Engine Optimization servicesLess than $10,000 avg. project costRead 11 Recent ReviewsReviewed 11 times in the past 6 months
SmartSites has received overwhelmingly positive feedback over the past six months, with clients praising its responsiveness, professionalism, and effective project management. Notable comments include a CEO highlighting significant success in ad optimization and a founder reporting a 90% increase in web traffic. Clients consistently noted timely deliveries and a strong alignment with their values. Areas for improvement were rarely mentioned, indicating high satisfaction levels across various projects.Was this helpful?
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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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Totowa, NJ
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentBased in Totowa, New Jersey and Faisalabad, Pakistan, WeJob.org is a social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Victorville, CA
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Digital Strategy20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentThe Website Exchange is a Digital Strategy company. They are in Victorville, California and have small team. They offer Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Littleton, CO
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Email Marketing +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingDigitalBenz is a Kolkata, India-based social media marketing agency. They provide Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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2679 Main St Suite 300-714, Littleton, CO 80120
Littleton, CO 8012021 - 30
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Shrewsbury, NJ
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Sales Outsourcing20% Social Media MarketingMarketing esq is a social media marketing firm. Their team is in Shrewsbury, New Jersey and specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Reston, VA
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Digital Strategy20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DevelopmentEstablished in 2021, EAX Media, a small Digital Strategy company, is located in Reston, Virginia. Their team focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49West Hollywood, CA
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15% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click20% Marketing Strategy +3 services15% Advertising15% Web Design10% Email MarketingGreat Marketing AI is a PPC agency. Founded in 2023, their team focuses on Pay Per Click and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Hurst, TX
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Graphic Design20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DevelopmentEcomDigiMark, a social media marketing firm, focus on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. They were established in 2022.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sterling, VA
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Custom Software Development20% Mobile App Development +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Web DevelopmentValor& Media, a software development company, was launched in 2010. The team specializes in Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development and is located in Sterling, Virginia.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Branding20% Graphic Design +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Web DesignLaunched in 2021, Ecom Lancerz, a small branding agency, is based in Austin, Texas. Their services include Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Back Office Outsourcing20% Email Marketing +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingTether Media Services is a social media marketing firm founded in 2025. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Sheridan, WY
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Conversion Optimization20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web Design4Arcs Consulting is a small social media marketing agency founded in 2023. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Cheyenne, WY
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Email Marketing +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingGet Top Listed is a social media marketing firm established in 2021. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Boulder, CO
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentSocial media marketing agency Micro Data Technologies is in Boulder, Colorado. Founded in 2024, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Delray Beach, FL
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Call Center Services20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DesignSocial media marketing agency Clear Path Treatment Solutions Inc provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. They were launched in 2022.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Marketing Strategy20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentFounded in 2022, Dentalfast is a Marketing Strategy company. Their team provides Marketing Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Torrance, CA
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentKtechnologypro is a Torrance, California-based social media marketing firm. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Severn, MD
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Web Development15% Pay Per Click +4 services10% Content Marketing10% Digital Strategy10% Social Media Marketing5% Web DesignMNM Digital Agency is a web development firm launched in 2020. The team offers Web Development and Search Engine Optimization and is located in Severn, Maryland.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Downers Grove, IL
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30% Search Engine Optimization25% Web Design15% Logo +3 services15% Web Development10% Pay Per Click5% UX/UI DesignGold Flex Marketing is a SEO services firm founded in 2022. The firm offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dallas, TX
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20% Search Engine Optimization25% Web Design20% Conversion Optimization +4 services20% Pay Per Click5% Digital Strategy5% Email Marketing5% Social Media MarketingWeb design company Bullish Leads is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Launched in 2020, the team specializes in Web Design and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Coral Springs, FL
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Custom Software Development20% Pay Per Click +3 services15% AI Agents15% Web Development10% Marketing StrategyScion Media is a custom software development firm. They specialize in Custom Software Development and Search Engine Optimization and are in Coral Springs, Florida.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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10% Search Engine Optimization50% Web Design10% Branding +4 services10% Pay Per Click10% UX/UI Design5% Email Marketing5% Social Media MarketingSee all 1 projectsGuru Web Media offers services in website creation, digital marketing, and SEO, emphasizing online visibility and website ranking. Reviews highlight the company's exceptional design and branding capabilities, timely project delivery, and effective communication. Clients report improved website traffic, higher search engine rankings, and heightened social media engagement, indicating a successful and professional approach to search optimization and marketing.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Spring, TX
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20% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click20% Web Development +4 services10% Conversion Optimization10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design5% AI DevelopmentEstablished in 2026, Scalify Agency is a small Spring, Texas-based pay per click company. Their team focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Cincinnati, OH
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20% Search Engine Optimization15% Web Design15% Web Development +5 services10% Advertising10% Content Marketing10% Email Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing2060 Digital, a SEO company, is based in Cincinnati, Ohio and Chicago, Illinois. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Northampton, MA
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20% Search Engine Optimization30% Web Design10% Content Marketing +4 services10% Corporate Photography10% Graphic Design10% Logo10% Pay Per ClickMyUntangled® Media, LLC is a small Northampton, Massachusetts-based web design agency. The team focuses on Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Bakersfield, CA
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15% Search Engine Optimization15% Pay Per Click15% Social Media Marketing +5 services15% Web Design10% Content Writing Services10% Cybersecurity10% IT Strategy Consulting10% Web DevelopmentTrust Haven Solution is a social media marketing firm. Their team is located in Bakersfield, California and Bakersfield, California and offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Salt Lake City, UT
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15% Search Engine Optimization20% E-Commerce Development20% Social Media Marketing +4 services15% Pay Per Click10% Advertising10% Digital Strategy10% Marketing StrategyFinch is a social media marketing firm. They are located in Salt Lake City, Utah and Dublin, Ireland, and their services include Social Media Marketing and E-Commerce Development.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Portland, OR
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35% Search Engine Optimization25% Social Media Marketing15% Digital Strategy +2 services15% Web Design10% Pay Per ClickForza Digital Marketing, a small SEO company, is headquartered in Portland, Oregon. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Louisville, KY
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25% Search Engine Optimization20% E-Commerce Development20% Mobile App Development +2 services20% Pay Per Click15% Social Media MarketingDigitalOMO is a Louisville, Kentucky-based SEO company. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and E-Commerce Development and were launched in 2012.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Orlando, FL
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20% Search Engine Optimization40% Web Design25% Pay Per Click +1 service15% Email MarketingCerebral Analytics is a web design company. They are located in Orlando, Florida and have small team. They provide Web Design and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Lancaster, OH
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25% Search Engine Optimization35% Web Design20% Digital Strategy +1 service20% Pay Per ClickExalto Designs & Marketing is a web design agency. They are based in Lancaster, Ohio. Their team provides Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Palm Beach Gardens, FL
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20% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click25% Social Media Marketing +2 services20% Digital Strategy10% Conversion OptimizationYour Local Strategy is a pay per click company. The Palm Beach Gardens, Florida-based agency focuses on Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Houston, TX
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30% Search Engine Optimization20% Performance Marketing15% Digital Strategy +4 services15% Pay Per Click10% Mobile & App Marketing5% Email Marketing5% Social Media MarketingFibonacci Agency is a SEO services firm. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Performance Marketing and were launched in 2018. The company is in Houston, Texas.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Kaysville, UT
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25% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click15% CRM Consulting and SI +3 services15% Social Media Marketing15% Web Design10% Email MarketingDesign Logic Agency is a SEO company established in 2023. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and is located in Kaysville, Utah.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Westerville, OH
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Advertising20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing10% Digital StrategyFounded in 2015, Funk Media is a small Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Ogden, UT
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Content Writing Services +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingHeadquartered in Ogden, Utah, SilverFox SEO is a social media marketing firm. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and were established in 2015.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
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25% Search Engine Optimization20% Conversion Optimization20% Web Design +3 services15% Pay Per Click10% Digital Strategy10% Market ResearchSEO company Web Interactive Consulting, Local SEO Company was established in 2002. The agency specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Conversion Optimization, and is small.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Princeton, TX
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20% Search Engine Optimization15% Affiliate Marketing12% Pay Per Click +8 services11% Branding11% Social Media Marketing10% Digital Strategy5% Content Marketing5% Conversion Optimization5% Email Marketing4% Other Digital Marketing2% Mobile & App MarketingBased in Princeton, Texas, First Notch Tech is a midsize SEO services firm. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Affiliate Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Cypress, TX
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15% Search Engine Optimization35% Media Planning & Buying15% Pay Per Click +3 services15% Social Media Marketing10% Graphic Design10% Video ProductionEstablished in 2010, Malone Media Group is a media planning and buying agency. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Kansas City, MO
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Web Design10% Advertising +5 services10% Call Center Services10% Content Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DevelopmentLaunched in 2001, ER Marketing is a midsize SEO company located in Kansas City, Missouri and. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249El Paso, TX
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% IT Managed Services10% Cloud Consulting & SI +5 services10% Custom Software Development10% Digital Strategy10% Pay Per Click10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentSpectrum Technologies is a SEO company. The midsize El Paso, Texas-based team provides Search Engine Optimization and IT managed services. The firm was launched in 1911.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Columbia, MD
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20% Search Engine Optimization15% Web Design10% Advertising +10 services10% Pay Per Click5% CRM Consulting and SI5% Content Marketing5% Conversion Optimization5% Digital Strategy5% Email Marketing5% Graphic Design5% Marketing Strategy5% Social Media Marketing5% Video ProductionTSL Marketing is a SEO company launched in 1999. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design and is located in Columbia, Maryland and Pune, India.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Wakefield, MA
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15% Search Engine Optimization15% Conversion Optimization15% Graphic Design +4 services15% Marketing Strategy15% Pay Per Click15% Social Media Marketing10% Market ResearchC-4 Analytics is a Conversion Optimization company. They were founded in 2009, and their services include Conversion Optimization and Graphic Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Columbus, OH
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +3 services20% Web Design10% Email Marketing10% Mobile & App MarketingBased in Columbus, Ohio, Baytech Companies is a PPC company. Launched in 2006, the team focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Eagle, ID
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Video Production +4 services10% AI Consulting10% Digital Strategy10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design210 Digital Marketing is a pay per click company. The Eagle, Idaho-based company was launched in 2005. Their team offers Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Redondo Beach, CA
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15% Search Engine Optimization60% Pay Per Click15% Conversion Optimization +1 service10% Digital StrategySee all 9 projectsPPC Masterminds is a distinguished SEO agency lauded for its expertise in enhancing digital visibility through Search Engine Optimization and other related services. With a notable 100% positive feedback rate, clients commend their timely delivery, responsiveness, and ethical practices. Approximately 50% of reviews highlight their capability in increasing website ranking and organic search optimization.
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Clients have consistently praised PPC Masterminds for their efficiency in managing PPC campaigns, particularly highlighting their timely project management and quick responsiveness to client needs. One client noted, "They knew the ins and outs of timelines, and we could count on them to deliver on the dot," emphasizing their commitment to staying on schedule. Overall, the sentiment reflects strong satisfaction with their ability to optimize advertising budgets and improve campaign outcomes efficiently.-
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5.0 Nov 24, 2023PPC Masterminds and Zaid ran a tight ship when it came to project management. They knew the ins and outs of timelines, and we could count on them to deliver on the dot. Their approach was all about staying on schedule, and they nailed it. Whenever we had questions or needed to tweak something, they were on it – super quick to get back to us and make things happen.
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2 of 2 Search Engine Optimization reviews are 5 stars$10,000 – $49,000 avg. project costRead 2 ReviewsSearch Engine Optimization PROJECT HIGHLIGHT
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PPC Masterminds demonstrates notable expertise across various industries, including Beauty & Cosmetics, Veterinary, Food & Beverage, Advertising & Marketing, Information Technology, and Retail. Clients consistently report high satisfaction, praising their communication, project management, and ability to improve conversion rates and return on ad spend. The overall sentiment is highly positive, highlighting PPC Masterminds as a reliable partner for businesses seeking enhanced digital marketing strategies and effective PPC campaign management.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Morton Grove, IL
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Blockchain10% Content Marketing +7 services10% Digital Strategy10% E-Commerce Development10% Mobile App Development10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% UX/UI Design10% Web DevelopmentGFS IT SOLUTIONS is a midsize London, England-based Digital Strategy company. The team specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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5642 South Park Avenue
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Penn Valley, CA
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25% Search Engine Optimization35% Web Development10% Content Marketing +3 services10% Email Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media MarketingPak Branding Tech Solutions is a web development firm. The small Penn Valley, California-based team specializes in Web Development and Search Engine Optimization. The company was launched in 2019.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Miami, FL
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15% Search Engine Optimization20% Branding20% Web Development +3 services15% Graphic Design15% Pay Per Click15% Social Media MarketingSee all 2 projectsMono Branding offers services in website creation, logo design, and branding, demonstrating a commitment to understanding client needs and delivering professional results. Reviews highlight their effective project management, timely delivery, and strong communication skills, with clients praising their ability to enhance brand visibility and customer engagement. The team's dedication to making each brand shine is a recurring theme in the feedback.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9McKinney, TX
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15% Search Engine Optimization15% Digital Strategy15% Graphic Design +5 services15% Pay Per Click15% Web Design10% Branding10% Content Marketing5% Marketing StrategyWatson Marketing & Communications is a McKinney, Texas-based Digital Strategy company. The team specializes in Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Peterborough, NH
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10% Search Engine Optimization30% Web Development20% E-Commerce Development +3 services20% Ecommerce Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Web DesignAirTank, a small website development company, is in Peterborough, New Hampshire. Their services include Web Development and E-Commerce Development.
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$1,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Harrisburg, PA
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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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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Copley, OH
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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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Diego, CA
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Costa Mesa, CA
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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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$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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$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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$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
75% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click -
$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
70% Search Engine Optimization10% Pay Per Click20% Other -
$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Pleasant Grove, UT
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36/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6/10 Market PresenceService focus
10% Search Engine Optimization50% Pay Per Click40% Other -
$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
70% Search Engine Optimization10% Pay Per Click20% Other -
$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.
Clutch prepared vetted directories and data-driven resources designed to help potential clients navigate the B2B space with ease. Take advantage of the filters on the platform to find firms by their pricing, client ratings, and industry expertise. Then, shortlist two or three teams that meet your initial assessment, and compare how they'd structure and measure campaigns rather than the headline fee.
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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