Connect with leading search engine marketing agencies that drive qualified traffic and measurable growth through paid search strategy, campaign optimization, and data-driven ad management.

Best Search Engine Marketing Companies

128 Companies-Rankings updated: October 25, 2026

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  • Brand Agency As A Force For Good

    Offshore Marketers is a digital marketing agency that specializes in data-driven strategies, performance-focused campaigns, and growth systems for brands seeking to scale. The agency provides multi-channel digital marketing solutions designed to turn marketing activity into measurable revenue and business...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • eCommerce
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    Location
    Whitehall, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $1000/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Design. Marketing. Results

    Visual Realm is a full service advertising agency that specializes in the whole process. From building the look of the logo and brand to the full on marketing campaign. We do it all...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Palm Harbor, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Δώστε στην επιχείρηση σας την προβολή που της αξίζει!

    Polarzee is a digital agency specializing in custom website development, e-commerce solutions (e-shops &more), SEO& GEO , Google Ads, and advanced digital tools that help businesses grow online. We create fast, high-performing websites, online stores, and smart technology solutions tailored to each business...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • eCommerce Development
    • Digital Strategy
    • SEO
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    Location
    Athens, Greece
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
  • We make the outside irresistible and the inside effortless.

    We make the outside irresistible and the inside effortless. One Cincinnati team for brand, web, marketing, and RevOps, for ambitious organizations from founder-led to fully scaled...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • CRM Consulting
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Cincinnati, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    36 Projects Listed
  • Less Chaos. More Clients.

    Slake Marketing is a Los Angelesbased digital marketing agency that helps solopreneurs and small to medium-sized businesses grow their brands with clarity and confidence. The agency offers website and branding design, photography, strategy coaching, and integrated design-and-coaching packages, providing a...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Business Consulting
    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • eCommerce Development
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    11 Projects Listed
  • We scale paid advertising profitably, tied to verified revenue.

    LGG Media manages paid media across Google, Meta and Microsoft Advertising for businesses spending $100K+ a month. Every engagement starts with attribution, before a single campaign launches. We manage more than $100M in annual ad spend for clients in Canada and the US. No annual contracts...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Ottawa, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Affordable Search Engine Optimization

    Top-rated SEO firm providing search engine optimization, digital marketing, and reputation management...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Web Development
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Robbinsville Township, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • We help businesses generate more qualified leads and sales through strategic paid advertising.

    Growth, digital marketing solutions that drive results you care about. Female owned and operated since 2019...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    Edmonton, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We Don’t Just ‘Build Websites’ We Build Brands

    We pride ourselves in delivering only the best in website design, SEO, branding, graphic design and more; all under one roof. Creative Web Designs was built with the goal of providing every business whether large or small a visually appealing first impression for their customers that they will love. We have...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • SEO
    • PPC
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    Location
    San Antonio, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    16 Projects Listed
  • We help businesses communicate their to stand out within their market niches. We are a specialized B2B branding agency...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Business Consulting
    • Web Development
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Montreal, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Marketing Built to Move Faster & Make an Impact.

    Brandmint is a content-first advertising agency focused on saving clients time, maximizing their return on marketing investments, and maximizing output and impact...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    • Advertising
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Rochester, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $165/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Let's Make Google Work For You. Generating and Celebrating Marketing Conversions...SKOL!

    When it comes to marketing, scoring points is good, but winning the game is everything. Join forces with the skilled team of Skol Marketing. We will guide you in making the right moves to outshine your competition...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Web Development
    • CRO
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    Location
    Hopkins, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $159/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Websites that work as hard as you do

    Beetle & Frog builds strategy-first websites for Inland Empire service businesses. We are based in Riverside and work exclusively with contractors, trades, medical practices, and local operators who need a site that actually generates calls and leads.Every project starts with your customer's decision...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • SEO
    • CRO
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    Location
    Riverside, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $152/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Azuro Digital

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    Conversion-Focused Web Design, SEO and AI Search Optimization Agency

    Azuro Digital is an award-winning web design, development and SEO/AEO agency with offices in Ottawa, Toronto and Calgary - serving businesses worldwide. If you're looking for a digital marketing agency that consistently produces strong returns on investment, you're in great hands with Azuro...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
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    Location
    Ottawa, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Portfolios Count
    10 Projects Listed

    Azuro Digital Services

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • CRO
    • WordPress Website Design
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    • Sellick Equipment
    • Brightstone
    • ConductLaw
    • Vancouver Bitcoin
    • Valpac
    • College House
    • National Organization of Black Law Enforcement
    • Park Shield
    • Staten Island Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
    • Twisted Nail
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Azuro Digital Reviews & Testimonials

    • Craig Dunn
      Craig Dunn Director at Turnbull School
      5.0★

      Web Design Review from Craig Dunn

      Daniel and his team of professionals were a great team to work with. They created a highly informative and attractive website for our school. The web design is easy to navigate and creates interest for us. We are very happy with Azuro Digital’s work.

    • Adam Meintzer
      Adam Meintzer Founder at Dumpster Brothers
      5.0★

      WordPress Website Design Review from Adam Meintzer

      Within days of launching the new website that Azuro Digital created for us, we saw an immediate spike in inbound calls and quote requests, many of which specifically mentioned finding us online. Our conversion rate from website visitors to paying customers increased noticeably, and our brand presence now feels consistent and professional across all platforms. These metrics, combined with the positive customer feedback about our sites ease of use, confirmed that the investment in Azuro's services directly contributed to our business growth.Azuro consistently delivered on time, often completing tasks ahead of schedule. From the start, Daniel and Cassandra took the time to fully understand our needs and priorities, then adapted quickly whenever adjustments were required. Their communication was prompt and clear, and they were always available to answer questions or address concerns. Whether it was a small tweak or a major feature addition, they responded with solutions that aligned perfectly with our goals, ensuring every step of the process was smooth and stress-free.

    • Stephanie Arbuckle
      Stephanie Arbuckle Executive Assistant at OXARO Inc.
      4.0★

      SEO Review from Stephanie Arbuckle

      Stephanie Arbuckle found Azuro Digital to be organized and detail-oriented, providing guidance and suggestions throughout their collaboration. Azuro Digital was notably quick in responding to correspondence and edit requests, showcasing its expertise and friendliness. Being thorough, creative, and professional, Arbuckle would certainly recommend the agency. (Source: 3rd Party Review Platform)

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  • Audience-First Channel Strategies that Increase Revenue

    97th Floor is the number one digital marketing agency built to create pipeline and revenue for clients by crafting and executing custom, audience-first channel strategies that deliver bottom-line results...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Advertising
    • Content Marketing
    • Email Marketing
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    Location
    Lehi, Utah
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • AI and Geo-Focused Digital Marketing Agency

    Magna Dijital Pazarlama Ajansı is a digital marketing agency founded in 2014, operating with a 15+ person in-house team. The agency manages digital marketing through an integrated structure, combining strategy, execution, and technical production within the same system...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Strategy
    • PPC
    • Web Design
    • AI Development
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    Location
    Istanbul, Turkey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    10 Projects Listed
  • Where Marketing Takes Flight

    Propel your business forward with digital marketing services from Flybolt. From PPC management to strategic marketing consultation, we have a comprehensive toolkit for engineering your success. Want to avoid the nuts & bolts of marketing? Put us in the driver seat to steer your marketing operations. Have ace...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Reputation Management
    • PPC
    • Web Development
    • SEO
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    Location
    Atlanta, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Digital Marketing Results

    Founded by Steve Foura in 1995, Business Assist is a boutique full-service digital marketing agency specialising in data-driven, fully customised marketing solutions. We focus on maximising conversions and delivering measurable ROI for businesses seeking sustainable growth...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • CRO
    • SEO
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    Location
    Melbourne, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Simplify Complexity with Elegance with Ruby Shore Software.

    Experience the elegance of simplified technology with Ruby Shore Software. We offer custom software development, captivating website design and expert digital media management. Simplify complexity with sophisticated software solutions...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Shreveport, Louisiana
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Grow With Clarity. Lead With Confidence.

    We're a full-service creative agency dedicated to putting our customers first. Our team specializes in blending innovative designs with proven business strategies, ensuring your brand stands out. Whether it's revamping your digital presence or crafting compelling brand narratives, we tailor solutions to fit...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Lewisville, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • We are an SEO & marketing agency that helps brands thrive in the digital age.

    Search engine optimization (SEO), advertising, web design, marketing campaigns, and analytics form the backbone of our marketing toolbox. With more than a decade of experience in online marketing, we've created our own unique strategies to build SEO campaigns that have helped many brands achieve their goals...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    • CRO
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    Location
    Cincinnati, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Drive Better Business Results

    From custom web builds to data-enriched campaigns, we craft tailored strategies that skyrocket traffic, conversions, and ROI...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    Location
    Oak Brook, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • An Award Winning Digital Marketing Agency

    VIE Media is a full-service marketing and advertising agency delivering result-driven branding through a strategic blend of innovation, creativity, and technology. Originally founded as a social media marketing agency in Des Peres, Missouri, the company has expanded to three locations across the Greater St...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    St. Louis, Missouri
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
  • #1 Rated Digital Marketing Services

    HikeMyTraffic® is a tech enabled, AI powered digital marketing agency delivering measurable business growth through data driven strategies. We specialize in AI driven SEO, performance advertising, social media automation, and lead generation focused on real outcomes like qualified leads, conversions, and...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • SEO
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    Location
    Noida, India
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
  • We Turn Searches Into Booked Jobs

    At Blume, we help home service businesses turn their websites and digital presence into powerful tools for visibility, credibility, and lead generation. We're not here to build you "just a website" or run ads that disappear into the noise. We're here to build your complete online engine for growth...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • SEO
    • PPC
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    Location
    New Orleans, Louisiana
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Turning strategies into outcomes that matter.

    We built the agency we would have wanted to hire. Our Mission: OSLA exists to close the gap between the marketing small and mid-sized businesses receive and the marketing they deserve. We deliver the strategy, creativity, and accountability that transform marketing from a cost center into a growth engine...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    • SEO
    • AEO
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Summerville, South Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Digital Marketing Agency

    Since 2013 - We're a digital marketing agency GROWTH agency focused on marketing results - but only the ones that matter...

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Jdeideh, Lebanon
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    17 Projects Listed
  • Helping SMBs Achieve Goals with Strategic Planning and Execution.

    We help small and medium-sized businesses achieve top-line sales growth and capture more qualified leads by providing customized digital marketing strategies, tactics, and tools. Our digital solutions are tailored to meet your unique needs and drive results...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Marketing
    • AI Development
    • SEO
    • PPC
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    Location
    Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Analytics for Data Driven Marketing, Insights & Growth

    Coorie Dug is an Edinburgh-based micro-agency providing analytics strategic services to enable end-to-end tracking, data-driven decision making and optimisation programs. We partner with businesses to unlock the full potential of their data, driving growth, marketing optimisations & proven success...

    Top Services:

    • CRO
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    Location
    Edinburgh, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Digital Ink

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.
    "MAKE AN IMPRESSION"

    Digital Ink empowers clients to elevate their brand through precision and creativity in branding, web design, SEO, and content marketing solutions. As a leading digital marketing company, we craft compelling narratives that engage C-suite audiences and drive measurable growth across competitive markets...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Logo Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Carlsbad, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $140/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    19 Projects Listed
  • Driving Business Growth Through Digital Innovation

    Nashi Informatics is a Chennai-based digital marketing and technology company helping businesses build a stronger online presence and achieve measurable growth. We provide website design and development, SEO, social media marketing, performance marketing, branding and WhatsApp marketing solutions tailored to...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Chennai, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $140/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Pro Products Web Development (PPWD) is a full-service digital agency specializing in custom eCommerce, web development, and digital marketing. With 25+ years of experience, we deliver tailored solutions across Magento, Shopify, WordPress, BigCommerce and more. Our services also include SEO, SEM, custom...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • eCommerce Development
    • SEO
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    Location
    Smithfield, Rhode Island
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Integrated Marketing for Modern Brands

    D2 was founded on the premise that successful branding and marketing requires relevant data. Design + Data = D2...

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Advertising
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Kirkland, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • weCreate Website Design and Marketing

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    Helping industrial manufacturers attract and convert B2B buyers through next-gen digital strategies.

    weCreate is a digital marketing agency focused exclusively on manufacturers and industrial B2B companies, delivering SEO, PPC, social media, email marketing, retargeting, geofencing, and web design. With 15 years of experience, it has served 100+ clients...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Erie, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed

    weCreate Website Design and Marketing Services

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Design Services
    • Branding
    • Social Media Marketing
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    • Custom Engineering
    • PHB Corp.
    • Great Lakes Finishing
    • PFI inc.
    • Allegheny Wood Works
    • Progress For Industry
    • Venango Machine
    • Precision Steel Services Inc.
    • American Valmark
    • Altran Corp
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    weCreate Website Design and Marketing Reviews & Testimonials

    • Andrew Kahle
      Andrew Kahle Business Controller at B-K Tool & Design Inc.
      4.8★

      Web Design Review from Andrew Kahle

      We had a fantastic experience working with weCreate on our new website. Their team was professional, responsive, and easy to work with throughout the entire process. They did an excellent job bringing our vision to life, and we couldn't be happier with the final result. The website looks great, functions smoothly, and represents our company extremely well. We highly recommend weCreate to anyone looking for a talented and reliable web design team!

    • Stefan Kraus
      Stefan Kraus Vice President at Allegheny Wood Works, Inc.
      5.0★

      Web Design Review from Stefan Kraus

      The weCreate team is exceptional. I am working with them to update and refresh our website, as well as our SEO conversions. Nate and his team are always available and easy to communicate with, and they have a passion for helping small businesses. We are on pace to have a record year, and this wouldn't be possible without the work that the weCreate team has put in. A true gem here, I could not recommend them more.

    • Don Bushey
      Don Bushey Review from Google
      5.0★

      Don Bushey's Review Sourced from Google

      WeCreate is great to work with for the past 2 years. Attentive and knows what they are doing with the SEO. Our site has seen dramatic increase in traffic due to their work and knowledge.

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  • PREMIER DIGITAL MARKETING

    Juuced is an award winning website design and search engine marketing company focused on helping service businesses grow their online presence. #GetJuuced...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Elevate Your Digital Presence

    We empower salon and spa owners to use data-supported strategies to scale their business with digital marketing & effective web design for numbers-backed results...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Columbus, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Marketing Sux. We Fix It.

    We hate marketing more than you do. We've seen agencies take advantage of clients, ad platforms waste small-business budgets, and good people get overwhelmed by the complexity of marketing. That's why were here. We help local businesses get higher-performing SEO, web design, branding, and more...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Show more
    Location
    Auburn Hills, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • We work with ambitious brands to dominate search.

    SEO Results is an established SEO company with 15+ years of experience delivering consistent, revenue-driven growth for businesses and agency partners. With deep expertise in high-quality link building and long-term SEO strategy, we focus on the fundamentals that actually move the needle. Our transparent...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • eCommerce
    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Services
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    Location
    Birmingham, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Bold Custom Websites That Elevate Businesses

    Traverse City Web Design creates custom, high-performance websites for businesses, organizations, and entrepreneurs in Traverse City, Northern Michigan, and beyond. We specialize in WordPress, Elementor, WooCommerce, SEO-friendly web design, website hosting, maintenance, and digital strategy. With over 20...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Traverse City, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Empowering ambitious brands to stand out and scale through smarter digital presence.

    Born in Sydneys Eastern suburbs, Shtudio helps businesses articulate their brand through better design, cleaner code and smarter marketing. Our unique advantage lies in over two decades of combined in-house and agency experience...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Graphic Design
    • Web Design
    • Package Design
    • Logo Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Woollahra, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Affordable & Effective Websites & Graphics For Small Businesses

    We Design Marbella is a web design studio based in Marbella, Spain, specialising in custom websites for local and international businesses along the Costa del Sol. The studio focuses on three industries that define the region: real estate agencies, vacation rental platforms, and restaurants and bars...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Marbella, Spain
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
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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.