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Best Search Engine Marketing Companies

49 Companies-Rankings updated: November 03, 2026

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  • Increase your Shopify profit by 300% through paid social, search, and email.

    Plug in our expert team to DOUBLE your Shopify profit with search, paid social and email. Digital Darts® is a Shopify growth agency scientifically increasing Shopify profits worldwide since 2015, as certified Shopify Partner, Shopify Expert Marketer, Google Partner, and Meta Business Partners...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • eCommerce
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    Location
    South Toowoomba, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    18 Projects Listed
  • Committed to Your Success!

    Pearl Lemon is a London-based SEO agency offering a range of services to enhance online visibility and drive organic traffic. They provide SEO solutions for various sectors, including local and international SEO, SEO mobile optimization, on-page SEO, and technical SEO...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • CRO
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    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $97/hr
    Portfolios Count
    27 Projects Listed
  • New York Top-rated Digital Marketing Agency focus on Driving Result

    Engage Element is a New York digital marketing partner. Our mission is to redefine performance-driven marketing by delivering measurable results that drive growth and inspire confidence. We go beyond traditional campaigns to create innovative, data-driven strategies tailored to each brand's needs...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • eCommerce
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Albany, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    14 Projects Listed
  • Well-Rounded Perspectives To Achieve Effective Marketing Outcomes

    Kobe Digital is a unified team of performance marketing, design, and video production experts. Our mastery of these disciplines is what makes us effective. Our ability to integrate them seamlessly is what makes us unique...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Video Production
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    15 Projects Listed
  • Top-Ranking Digital Marketing for Outdoor Recreation, Health & Wellness, and Food & Beverage Brands

    Evergreen Results is a talented team of marketing and creative experts that help outdoor recreation, health & wellness, and food & beverage brands scale growth through digital advertising, SEO, email marketing, and websites. We're insatiably focused on results because ultimately that's what matters...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • SEO
    • Email Marketing
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Evergreen, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Xgentech, Shopify Partner and Ecommerce Agency

    Offering high-converting solutions for Shopify and Shopify plus Website Design, Development and Ecommerce Marketing!...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
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    Location
    Huntington Station, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Anderson Collaborative

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.

    Solving the Marketing Problems of Today With the Strategies of Tomorrow

    Welcome to Anderson Collaborative! We are a dynamic marketing & advertising agency dedicated to driving brand growth. Our expert team creates custom strategies tailored to your needs. Recognized by Yahoo Finance & Market Watch, we've managed $575M in marketing spend and generated $1.25B in revenue...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • AEO
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed

    Anderson Collaborative Services

    • Digital Marketing
    • AEO
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • eCommerce
    • Email Marketing
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Market Research
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    • Body Ecology
    • JAMNOLA
    • Washify
    • D Magazine
    • Jack Daniels
    • Cointreau
    • Kanex
    • W Hotels
    • Sotheby's
    • Berkshire Hathaway
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Anderson Collaborative Reviews & Testimonials

    • Sean Henke
      Sean Henke Chief Operating Officer at Stealth Health Life, LLC
      5.0★

      Digital Marketing Review from Sean Henke

      Anderson Collaborative runs our marketing reporting, google ads, marketing, and supports our digital and print design. They feel like part of our team. Anderson Collaborative's team are sharp and on top of all the ad spend movements and tweaks, especially Nazareno and Trevor. Naz's advice regularly catches things we missed and points out dynamics for our team to chew on. Anderson Collaborative's design and editing team also adapts very well. Carolina helped us re-design our entire original cookbook to digital and hardcopy format, including an entire re-design to a different book size. Not easy to do, and they nailed it. They're now helping guide us through a TikTok Shop launch. When we disagree, they talk it through with us and we land somewhere that works. If you want an agency that cares about your business and can help in a lot of different areas, I'd recommend them highly

    • Steve Canfield
      Steve Canfield Co-Founder at The Curious Thing
      5.0★

      Digital Marketing Review from Steve Canfield

      We brought Anderson Collaborative in to run Meta ads for The Curious Thing, our personalized portrait gift shop, after months of trying to figure it out on our own. On day one Trevor delivered a full funnel plan and a clean campaign structure, and he has kept sharpening it since: moving our campaigns to optimize for actual purchases, sending every ad straight to a create page with the right style and product already picked, and giving new creative its own budget so each test gets a fair read. What stands out most is how deep he goes. He dug through our pixel data and even our code to explain a shift in what customers were buying, worked out which audiences had really driven sales, and his reported numbers match our own payment records exactly. When we flag something, it gets handled quickly and explained clearly, and every update tells us what changed, why, and when we will review it. It is a genuine pleasure working with Trevor and the team. They feel like a partner who cares about our business, not just a vendor running ads. Highly recommend. Full disclosure: my wife previously worked at the agency. We now hire them directly as a paying client.

    • Wendy Watson
      Wendy Watson Owner at Summer Salt Gymnastics
      5.0★

      Digital Marketing Review from Wendy Watson

      I highly recommend Anderson Collaborative. Trevor created a beautiful logo package for my company, Summer Salt Gymnastics. My company logo is better than I envisioned. He included horizontal and stacked versions in main colors, solid colors, and black/white for the logo package. He answered all of my messages and emails in a timely manner and put together many drafts until we reached the final product. Thank you Anderson Collaborative and Trevor for your communication, quality, and creativity.

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  • WebFX

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.AI LeaderRecognized for strong visibility across AI-powered search and answer engines.

    Digital Marketing That Drives Results® - WebFX®

    WebFX delivers exceptional results as a digital marketing agency focused on driving growth through tailored strategies. Mastery in SEO, PPC, social media, and web design differentiates our team from the competition. Partner with us to boost leads, conversions, and revenue with confidence...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Direct Marketing
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    Location
    Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    10 Projects Listed

    WebFX Services

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Direct Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Verizon
    • FujiFilm
    • Buffalo Wild Wings
    • Subway
    • YMCA
    • Giant
    • Penn National Gaming
    • Armstrong
    • Coldwell Banker
    • Jiffy Lube
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    WebFX Reviews & Testimonials

    • Kate Auchenbach
      Kate Auchenbach Marketing Manager at Kreamer Feed
      5.0★

      eCommerce Development Review from Kate Auchenbach

      Over the past few years, we have been working with WebFX on various ongoing projects surrounding our websites. They have taken our SEO from non-existent to one of the best websites throughout our time working together. They provide easy-to-understand, solutions-oriented objectives for us and can work cohesively with us to achieve those goals. I like their ability to work hand-in-hand with you and keep you informed in such an organized manner with progress reports.

    • Joshua Fetterolf
      Joshua Fetterolf Sales Manager at Koser Jewelers
      5.0★

      SEO Review from Joshua Fetterolf

      I have enlisted WebFX to revamp and run my digital presence. I was in way over my head in regards to SEO and Google Ads. WebFX has really helped us turn the corner and I've seen our visibility go way up.

    • Wendy W
      Wendy W COO at Select Insurance Group
      5.0★

      Digital Services Review from Wendy W

      The WebFX team has been committed to our success in generating leads for our specialty insurance business. Our account manager has always been responsive and has provided great resources and advice during our partnership. She celebrates our wins with us and puts in extra hours when we need assistance.

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  • Founded by former Apple marketing lead.

    We're Favoured, and were here to help you get more customers and boost your profits - simple as that...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce
    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Video Marketing
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Portfolios Count
    18 Projects Listed
  • Enabling Businesses Do More With Less!

    At Optimum7, we help small and medium-sized eCommerce businesses thrive in a world dominated by giants like Amazon and Walmart...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce Development
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • eCommerce
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Coral Gables, Florida
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    20 Projects Listed
  • Ecommerce & Shopify Marketing Experts.

    We help e-commerce businesses leverage paid marketing (Google & Meta Ads) for exponential growth in their revenues & profits. We have successfully managed over $10m in ad spend profitably for our clients, and have won multiple awards & industry recognitions. We're the #1 rated Shopify Experts Partners in...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • CRO
    • Direct Marketing
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    Location
    Melbourne, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Reach That Engages Visits That Convert Top Arrow Spends That Augment

    AdLift specializes in a wide range of SEO services, including Technical SEO, Enterprise SEO, On-Page and Off-Page SEO, Link Building, Keyword Strategy, Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), LLM SEO and Website Analytics...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • AEO
    • Content Marketing
    • PPC
    • CRO
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Your strategic Shopify growth partner.

    Impactful Marketing for eCommerce and Home & Lifestyle Brands...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce
    • eCommerce Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • SEO
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    Location
    Ottawa, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • eCommerce Design, Marketing, and Support

    Ventura Web Design & Marketing is a full-service digital agency specializing in BigCommerce web design. We offer comprehensive e-commerce solutions, including graphics, social media, advertising, and website maintenance...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Web Design
    • PPC
    • eCommerce Development
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    Location
    Tampa, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $195/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Guaranteeing the Knowledge of a Superior Team

    At Titan Growth, our highly skilled team, deeply rooted in paid media, amazon marketing, and technical SEO, utilizes their extensive experience and proprietary technology to empower our clients in achieving substantial brand growth, increased revenue, and enhanced profitability...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Portfolios Count
    16 Projects Listed
  • Transforming Enterprises on a Global Scale!

    Designitic is a leading player in the fields of Facebook marketing, eCommerce SEO, and Amazon SEO. With a strong track record spanning three years, our core passion revolves around enhancing businesses through exceptional web design and development services...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Logo Design
    • PPC
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    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $2500/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Affordable Startup Marketing

    Phoenix AZ Ad Agency is a value leader in the traditional and digital advertising space. We work with small and medium-sized businesses of all types. We focus on website building, social media management, everything Google and go-to market strategy...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Branding
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    Location
    Phoenix, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Leading Digital Marketing Agency in Texas.

    Silver Ant Marketing is dedicated to enhancing the success of our clients' businesses through outcome-driven Digital Marketing strategies. Employing a strategic blend of SEO, PPC, SMM, Content, Emails, and Video Marketing tools, we cultivate a robust global presence for your business...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Content Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Richardson, Texas
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • We Do It For Them, For Us, For The People, We Are Digital People.

    We treat every mission with the seriousness it deserves. Our focus is delivering the best possible outcome for your goal, staying within budget by ensuring every step is executed with maximum efficiency...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Medellín, Colombia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $37/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Sell More Online

    At eStore Factory we love to help our customers sell online. Staying updated with the latest in international ecommerce solutions industry, our Amazon consulting experts help manufacturer, importers & retailers sell more online...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • eCommerce
    • PPC
    • Affiliate Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $12/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • The Advertising and Digital Marketing Agency Tucson Businesses Rely On

    Looking for the best advertising agencies Tucson has to offer? Turn to Tagline Media Group. We're the digital marketing agency Tucson companies trusts to help their businesses grow...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Show more
    Location
    Tucson, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $85/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Creative Marketing for Bold Brands

    Alycia Yerves Creative is a Jersey Shore creative agency for brands who dare to be different.In short: we do a lot. But we're not a cookie-cutter company...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • PPC
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    Location
    Ocean Township, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • A client-centric web design, social media, and digital marketing agency

    Phoenix Online Media is a team of enthusiastic marketers driven by purpose and dedicated to the success of our clients...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Gilbert, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • SEO & Web Design Experts

    Our multitalented team develops web and SEO marketing strategies. We help companies improve their Digital Marketing Services on budget and with the best quality service...

    Top Services:

    • Content Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
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    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Energizing Brands. Energizing Outcomes.

    With branding and digital working together, TBE optimizes both the communication and technology experience a brand delivers to its audience.We infuse brands with the kind of positive energy needed to be meaningful in today’s market. Sometimes that means a new brand story or more relevant social content...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Content Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • SEO
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    Location
    High Point, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Get Your Website Found

    Peak District SEO have a proven track record working with eCommerce companies. Get your website ranking for your most profitable goods and services. 21 years experience and a no nonsense approach...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
    • eCommerce
    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Show more
    Location
    Matlock, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $65/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Your Business is our Mission

    WebRocket Digital is based in the Chicago area and offers digital marketing and creative services to local businesses, franchises and enterprise clients...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Geneve, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Lead for Revenue Generation

    We're an experienced group of problem solvers and everything we do just for one objective: Growth. Our services are more than your typical strategy building helping hand, try us just for your brand!...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce
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    Location
    Durham, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Growth Hackers & Brand Builders

    Painted Brick Digital Marketing Agency is based in Scottsdale Arizona and specializes in Website Design, SEO, Paid Advertising, Content Creation, and Copy Writing...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Scottsdale, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Award Winning E-Commerce Marketing Agency

    All of the work we do more than pays for itself with increased trackable revenue...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce
    • Email Marketing
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Schenectady, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Your go to partner for Shopify websites and maintenance.

    Saikai will help you sell and sustainably grow on Shopify...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Digital Strategy
    • UI/UX Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Sofia, Bulgaria
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $80/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Web Technologies, eCommerce & Digital Marketing

    Wenstein Beyond Digital is a consulting company specializing in digital marketing, e-commerce and web technologies. Our professional expertise is in assessment, strategy definition, and project management. The company has over 25 years of experience in the digital world with hundreds of successful national...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • Show more
    Location
    Mahwah, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • The Ideas that are not afraid to be different and 100% results

    SEOWizard delivers expert Search Engine Optimisation, website design, e-commerce development, and integrated digital marketing services across Ireland, including SEO/SEM, social media management, and PPC advertising...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • PPC
    • UI/UX Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Dublin, Ireland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    22 Projects Listed
  • Your Marketing & Design Experts

    Bloom Studios 12 offers services such as web design, Social Media, Social Media Content Creation etc...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Camden, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Building solid marketing foundations.

    Many companies solely rely on word of mouth or referrals to grow their brands. This is not an effective growth plan as its unreliable and will not bring in enough revenue to grow at a steady rate.We specialize in the legal, financial, and coaching industries!...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    Location
    Lebanon, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Energized By Exceptional Creativity

    RTL Digital Media offers a number of solutions to help you make people adore your brand as much as you do. We understand that excellent branding is a combination of good processes and strong graphic execution. Our designers have designed or reinvented branding packages for both large and small...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • eCommerce Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Kennesaw, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • "Your One-Stop Shop for ALL Your Online Marketing Needs"

    Premiere Social Media is a digital marketing agency located in Mesa, Arizona, helping businesses build credibility and improve their online presence. We offer all forms of online marketing worldwide. We also have networking groups throughout Arizona. We are your one-stop shop for digital marketing...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Web Design
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Mesa, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
  • Creative Design & Marketing for Bold Brands

    Helping business owners increase their revenue, generate leads and drive traffic with traditional marketing advertising and digital marketing...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Greensboro, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • AGENCY OF NOW

    A full-service agency for brand and digital interaction is EFK. We are a group of strategists, programmers, designers, web designers, and creative technologists building cutting-edge experiences for the connected world of today, both online and offline. We tell tales using pixels, paper, social media, video...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Video Production
    • Video Marketing
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    Location
    Trenton, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Harnessing brilliant strategies so you can achieve your objectives and aspirations.

    At Drift Media, we are enthusiastic about leveraging the power of digital and traditional advertising to expand the reach of any business. We are at the forefront of web design and advertising best practices. Our team is committed and knowledgeable for all of your digital and advertising requirements. Drift...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Email Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $70/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Let's build a long-term business partnership and achieve all your goal.

    GR Website Creation offers a comprehensive range of services, including SEO optimization, speed enhancements, integrations, automations, and more. With our expertise and attention to detail, we ensure that every aspect of your website is optimized for maximum performance and effectiveness...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Ptuj, Slovenia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • We Make I.T. Easier.

    "To empower businesses of all sizes to achieve their full potential by providing innovative, affordable, and accessible marketing and technology solutions."...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Email Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Columbia, South Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
  • India's Leading Performance Marketing Agency.

    The Social Crowd is one of the top marketing agencies in Noida that delivers all forms of marketing services from Digital Content Creation to Branding and Advertising...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • PPC
    • Show more
    Location
    Greater Noida, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $15/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
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5 Frequently Asked Questions About Search Engine Marketing Agencies

What is the difference between SEO and SEM?

The main difference between these two marketing branches is how they acquire traffic: Search Engine Optimization (SEO) earns traffic organically, while Search Engine Marketing (SEM) buys traffic through paid ads. 

AspectSEOSEM
Traffic sourceOrganic (unpaid)Paid (ads on search engines)
Cost modelNo cost-per-clickPay-per-click (PPC)
Result speedSlow, builds over timeFast, immediate visibility
PlacementOrganic search resultsTop and bottom ad placements
StrategyContent, technical setup, backlinksBidding, ad copy, targeting
Long-term valueHigh, compounding over timeStops when the budget stops
ControlLimited control over rankingsFull control over spend and targeting

What platforms are used for search engine marketing?

Search engine marketing runs mainly on paid search platforms. Google Ads leads globally, with regional and niche platforms used based on audience and market. 

  • Google Ads is the largest platform and covers Google Search, YouTube, Gmail, and partner sites. 
  • Microsoft Advertising (Bing Ads) reaches Bing, Yahoo, and AOL users. It often has lower CPCs. 
  • Amazon Ads shows search ads inside Amazon for product-driven campaigns. 
  • Apple Search Ads promotes apps within App Store search results. 
  • Baidu Ads is the primary platform in China. 
  • Yandex Ads is dominant in Russia and nearby markets. 

Can a search engine marketing company guarantee a #1 ranking?

No. An SEM agency cannot guarantee a #1 ranking. 

Search ads run on an auction, and ad rank depends on bid, ad quality, expected click-through rate, and landing page experience. Competitors change bids constantly, so positions shift in real time. 

Agencies control strategy, targeting, and optimization. They improve results, reduce costs, and increase conversions, but they do not control the auction or competitors, so no one can consistently promise the top spot. 

How much do SEM services cost?

Best SEM agencies typically charge between $100 and $300 per hour. Most businesses spend $500 to $5,000+ per month on SEM, while competitive industries can spend from $10,000 to $50,000+. Total cost combines ad spend and agency fees. 

  • Ad spend: You pay for each click, but some clicks cost a few dollars, while competitive keywords like legal or finance can go above $50 per click. Total spend depends on how many clicks you want and how competitive your market is. 
  • SEM companies’ monthly fees: 
    • $500 to $1,500 per month for basic setup and management 
    • $1,000 to $5,000 per month for full service and optimization 
    • $10,000 to $50,000+ for large-scale, multi-platform campaigns 

Search engine marketing agencies can also charge a percentage of ad spend, usually between 5% and 20%. 

As a general rule, many companies allocate around 10% to 12% of revenue to SEM and digital advertising. 

How long does it take to see SEM results?

SEM companies can deliver results for paid search within days, while SEO takes months to build traffic and rankings. 

Paid search can drive traffic almost immediately after launch. Early results appear within hours or days, but campaigns need a few weeks to stabilize. Most accounts become efficient within 2 to 8 weeks, and performance becomes stronger after 2 to 3 months. 

SEO works much more slowly. The first 1 to 3 months usually go into technical fixes, content creation, and indexing. Noticeable traffic growth often occurs between 3 and 6 months for less-competitive terms. Strong rankings and consistent traffic typically take 6 to 12 months or more, especially for new websites.