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.
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SmartSites consistently receives high praise for delivering high-quality work across various projects. Clients highlight the impressive results achieved, such as a significant increase in website traffic and improved user experience. One client noted a transformation in their online visibility and lead generation, attributing it to SmartSites' effective strategies. Another emphasized the agency's responsiveness and ability to exceed expectations in project management, contributing to a seamless collaboration. Overall, the sentiment surrounding SmartSites reflects strong satisfaction with their quality of work.-
Website Development for Manufactured Housing Developer
5.0 Aug 22, 2024The quality of work was impressive. Faster turnaround time on building out the website.
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Google Ads Management for Law Firm
5.0 May 7, 2024Peter was very enjoyable to work with, and we received quality services.
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Google Ad Campaigns for Background Checking Company
5.0 Mar 25, 2022Great quality work and customer service.
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PPC Management for Online Furniture Retailer
5.0 Nov 22, 2024SmartSites was able to take our struggling paid ads ROAS from single digits to consistent double digits on all the major paid ads platforms. Our account rep., Anthony, is very knowledgeable and always coming to the table with new ideas on how to continually improve ROAS and revenue. SmartSites is one of those rare agencies that actually delivers on their promises.
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Digital Strategy & PPC for Automotive Company
5.0 Nov 26, 2024Anthony and Isaah, who oversee our accounts, are very responsive and receptive to critical feedback. They come prepared with data/insights to back up their game plan and execute at a high level. We feel that our overall program is under total control with those two at the helm.
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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
SEO & Web Dev for Hospitality & Architectural Design Firm
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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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Aventura, FL
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +4 services20% Web Design10% Video Production5% Branding5% Email MarketingMiami Visuals Agency, a small social media marketing firm, is headquartered in Aventura, Florida. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Rancho Cordova, CA
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10% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click10% Advertising +5 services10% Content Marketing10% Conversion Optimization10% Digital Strategy10% Email Marketing10% Social Media MarketingENDIGITA is a pay per click agency based in Rancho Cordova, California. They offer Pay Per Click and Advertising and were launched in 2022.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Southampton, PA
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Conversion Optimization +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Web DesignResults Guaranteed is a Content Marketing company founded in 2023. Headquartered in Southampton, Pennsylvania, the team specializes in Content Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9The Woodlands, TX
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Conversion Optimization20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentActivate Digital Media, a Conversion Optimization company, specializes in Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization. The company is based in The Woodlands, Texas.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Carmichael, CA
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10% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click10% Content Marketing +5 services10% Digital Strategy10% Ecommerce Marketing10% Email Marketing10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DesignPeerless Digital Marketing , a PPC company, is in Carmichael, California. The team provides Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Farmers Branch, TX
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Digital Strategy20% Mobile & App Marketing +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingLocated in Farmers Branch, Texas, AmeritechDigitalGrp - Digital Marketing Agency in Dallas is a Digital Strategy company. They focus on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$250,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Advertising20% Market Research +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Sales OutsourcingMF Digital Marketing, Inc. Is an Advertising company. They were launched in 2013, and their services include Advertising and Market Research.
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$5,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Wichita, KS
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Business Consulting20% Marketing Strategy +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingSay What Marketing is a Business Consulting company. Their small team is based in Wichita, Kansas. Their services include Business Consulting and Marketing Strategy.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Portland, OR
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Custom Software Development20% Pay Per Click +4 services10% E-Commerce Development10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentSee all 2 projectshalfCreative offers comprehensive services in website design, maintenance, security, and SEO, enhancing online visibility and website ranking. Feedback highlights their exceptional work quality, prompt communication, and expertise in search engine marketing. Clients consistently appreciate their responsiveness and the ability to meet project goals effectively, indicating a strong fit for projects focused on search optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Salem, OR
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +3 services20% Video Marketing10% Video Production10% Web DesignSkyline Video Productions is a small social media marketing agency based in Salem, Oregon. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% SMS Marketing +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DevelopmentSEO Pixel Webz is a social media marketing agency. Their small team of employees is headquartered in New York, New York. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Sacramento, CA
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Branding20% Digital Strategy +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingThe Fields Agency, a branding agency, is headquartered in Sacramento, California. They provide Branding and Digital Strategy and were established in 2017.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Valrico, FL
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click10% AI Consulting +5 services10% Branding10% Content Marketing10% Ecommerce Marketing10% Event Marketing10% Social Media MarketingSee all 1 projectsFlorida Website Marketing .com specializes in SEO and online visibility enhancement, offering tailored strategies for businesses looking to improve website rankings and search optimization. Reviews highlight their proficiency in delivering significant improvements in search engine rankings and website traffic. Clients praise their personalized approach, deep industry understanding, and effective project management, though they suggest simplifying technical reports for broader client comprehension.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Tucson, AZ
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Digital Strategy +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Web DesignDynamic SEO is a Digital Strategy company. Founded in 2022, the team offers Digital Strategy and Content Marketing. The firm is headquartered in Tucson, Arizona.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Anchorage, AK
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30% Search Engine Optimization20% Advertising10% Content Marketing +4 services10% Logo10% Pay Per Click10% Product Marketing10% Social Media MarketingAlaska Digital Marketing Agency is a small SEO agency established in 2022. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Grand Rapids, MI
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20% Search Engine Optimization30% Web Design20% Email Marketing +2 services20% Pay Per Click10% Digital StrategyOne With Digital is a web design agency. Their team is in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The company offers Web Design and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Antonio, TX
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Marketing Strategy20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DesignDigitalized Elevation is a Marketing Strategy company. They are headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. Their team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Irvine, CA
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Conversion Optimization20% Ecommerce Marketing +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingKnewChoice Inc is an Irvine, California-based social media marketing agency. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Houston, TX
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20% Search Engine Optimization30% Web Design20% Logo +2 services20% Pay Per Click10% Video ProductionInnov8ive Marketing, a web design agency, is headquartered in Houston, Texas. They focus on Web Design and Search Engine Optimization and were established in 2019.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9West Caldwell, NJ
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentVerdict Digital Marketing, a Content Marketing company, focuses on Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. The company is headquartered in West Caldwell, New Jersey and Hicksville, New
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Honolulu, HI
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Branding20% Pay Per Click +3 services20% Social Media Marketing10% Low/No Code Development10% Web DesignWhite Space Studio, INC., a branding agency, was launched in 2017. Based in Honolulu, Hawaii and Cambridge, Canada, the team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Saint Paul, MN
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Corporate Photography20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Print Design20% Web DevelopmentFancy Clam is a SEO company. Launched in 2016, their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Brown Deer, WI
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Branding20% Conversion Optimization +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingORM Consultants is a branding company. In Brown Deer, Wisconsin, the team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bonney Lake, WA
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Email Marketing +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingPioneer Vision Consulting, an Advertising company, is based in Bonney Lake, Washington. Established in 2024, the team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Lindenwold, NJ
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Branding20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DesignICreate is a branding firm based in Lindenwold, New Jersey. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Laguna Hills, CA
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% E-Commerce Development20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Video Production20% Web DesignThe Webdesigns Group is a SEO company launched in 2005. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DevelopmentHeadquartered in Austin, Texas, AlphaPMPRO is a social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Derry, NH
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Marketing Strategy20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentUnchartified is a Marketing Strategy company. In Derry, New Hampshire, their team offers Marketing Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9New Braunfels, TX
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Digital Strategy20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DesignRAPTAP Marketing is a Digital Strategy company. Launched in 2011, the company specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Miami, FL
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Ecommerce Marketing20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% UX/UI Design20% Web Design27 Web Design is a Miami, Florida-based SEO services firm. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were launched in 2024.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Manlius, NY
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +2 services20% Web Design20% Web Development3engines is a small social media marketing company. Established in 2007, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Melville, NY
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Email Marketing20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DesignDoukas Media is a Melville, New York-based social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Content Writing Services +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Public RelationsPublic relations agency Marketing Unlimited is based in Rancho Cucamonga, California. Launched in 2022, the team offers Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Harrisburg, PA
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Digital Strategy20% IT Managed Services +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Web DesignDigital Strategy company Arch Web Design and Solutions, LLC offers Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization. They were established in 2020.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Sheridan, WY
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20% Search Engine Optimization40% Branding20% Pay Per Click +1 service20% Social Media MarketingBONAPARTE is a branding firm. Located in Sheridan, Wyoming, their small team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing. The agency was founded in 2023.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Galveston, TX
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DesignSite Ascension is a small Galveston, Texas-based social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DesignCatnip Comms, a social media marketing agency, was founded in 2020. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and is in New York, New York and Poundbury, England.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% AI Consulting20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing20% Web DevelopmentIn Los Angeles, California, ByteZero Inc. Is an AI Consulting company. Launched in 2020, the team provides AI Consulting and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Fort Worth, TX
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Digital Strategy +2 services20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media MarketingGo Higher, a Digital Strategy company, focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing. The firm is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Hellertown, PA
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20% Search Engine Optimization30% Web Design30% Web Development +1 service20% Pay Per ClickEleven11 Group is a small Hellertown, Pennsylvania-based web design company. The team offers Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9El Paso, TX
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +3 services15% Generative AI15% Web Design10% Marketing StrategyDead River Management is a pay per click agency. Established in 2025, the agency is located in El Paso, Texas. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Long Beach, CA
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Web Design20% Video Production +2 services15% Pay Per Click15% Social Media MarketingBareBones Media LLC is a small SEO company launched in 2024. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click15% AI Consulting +4 services15% AI Development10% CRM Consulting and SI10% Conversion Optimization10% Web DevelopmentPPC company Anar Agency was established in 2022. The team provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Pompano Beach, FL
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click10% AI Consulting +5 services10% Advertising10% Demand Generation Marketing10% Ecommerce Marketing10% Generative AI10% Performance MarketingPWR Marketing Digital LLC is a pay per click agency. The team is located in Pompano Beach, Florida, and their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Cape Coral, FL
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15% Search Engine Optimization25% Generative AI20% Pay Per Click +4 services15% AI Consulting10% Marketing Strategy10% Social Media Marketing5% AI DevelopmentEmereald Digital is a Generative AI company. The company is located in Cape Coral, Florida. Their team focuses on Generative AI and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Lehi, UT
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13% Search Engine Optimization13% Advertising13% Digital Strategy +5 services13% Market Research13% Marketing Strategy13% Pay Per Click11% Other Digital Marketing11% Other MarketingBuy Box Experts, an Advertising company, is in Lehi, Utah. They provide Advertising and Market Research.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Birmingham, AL
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30% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click30% Web Design +2 services5% Content Marketing5% Social Media MarketingSee all 1 projectsFlagstone.io is a digital marketing agency specializing in web development and SEO services, including PPC and digital strategy. The company receives positive feedback, with clients praising their promptness, quality deliverables, and ability to stay current with technology trends. Notably, 100% of reviewers highlight their effective project management and long-term impact on business growth.
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Flagstone.io has demonstrated strong expertise in the legal industry, delivering web development and SEO services that effectively enhance online presence and client acquisition. Feedback highlights their responsiveness, quality deliverables, and commitment to staying ahead of digital trends. The overall sentiment is positive, indicating that firms within competitive markets seeking long-term digital marketing strategies would benefit from their services.
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Clients have expressed satisfaction with Flagstone.io's pricing in relation to the value provided. One client noted that their ongoing engagement since 2013 has yielded significant business growth, emphasizing the effectiveness of their services in enhancing online presence and performance. The consistent quality and promptness of deliverables were also highlighted as key strengths. However, clients advise that potential customers should recognize the need for patience, as establishing a strong online presence is a long-term investment.Was this helpful?
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Fort Worth, TX
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Advertising10% Branding +7 services10% Content Marketing10% Conversion Optimization10% Digital Strategy10% Marketing Strategy10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DesignArtistic-Zeal Media LLC is an Advertising company. Their small team is located in Fort Worth, Texas. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Mystic, CT
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10% Search Engine Optimization30% Branding10% Advertising +5 services10% Corporate Photography10% Marketing Strategy10% Pay Per Click10% Video Production10% Web DesignStella + McCabe is a branding company. Launched in 2004, their team specializes in Branding and Advertising.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Springfield, NJ
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15% Search Engine Optimization15% Branding15% Pay Per Click +5 services15% Social Media Marketing10% Email Marketing10% SMS Marketing10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentLaunched in 2011, AKG Creative is a branding agency. The firm provides Branding and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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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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$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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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Hoffman Estates, IL
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$10,000+Undisclosed250 - 999New York, NY
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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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$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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