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

2,631 Companies - Rankings updated: August 27, 2026

DesignRush vets all search engine marketing companies based on professional qualifications and verified client feedback to help you choose confidently. Some placements are paid.

  • Web Design Agency in Buenos Aires

    Web Design Agency in Buenos Aires

    We design personalized Web Pages. We are in charge of creating efficient Digital Marketing Strategies. We are professionals in Web Design, SEO positioning and SEM...

    Top Services:

    • WordPress Website Design
    • SEO
    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • eCommerce Development
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    Location
    Munro, Argentina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Local Marketing for Your Local Business

    Local Marketing for Your Local Business

    Local marketing for your Local business. At local value marketing, we solve your small business marketing needs cost effectively...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $65/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • You run your business. We'll handle your website.

    You run your business. We'll handle your website.

    We are web design and SEO agency for small businesses...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Web Design
    Location
    Scottsdale, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Référencement et Conversion

    Référencement et Conversion

    Oscar référencement est une agence SEO située à Paris. Pour vous rendre visible et ainsi générer des leads, nos prestations sont: - rédaction de contenu de qualité répondant aux intentions de recherche - audit technique et sémantique du site - étude sémantique pour sélectionner les mots clés...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Content Marketing
    • SEO
    • eCommerce
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    Location
    Paris, France
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Delivering Excellence

    Delivering Excellence

    Protolabz eServices is a leading IT solutions company providing E-Commerce Web Development, Custom Web Design, Mobile App Development, Software Development, SEO, Graphic Designing, Web Hosting and Support to clients globally for the last 6+years. We are equipped with the latest industry technology;...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Phagwara, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Design Build Promote

    Design Build Promote

    Website layout and administration is a necessary facet of our digital advertising firm. Our experts don't simply stop certainly there. Throughout the years, our team has developed ideal website concept plans for service businesses. These package deals consist of all you need to have to construct the best...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Bothell, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Boost The Success Of Your Business Get On The Shot.

    Boost The Success Of Your Business Get On The Shot.

    Established in early 2012, Al Tiro is a Mexican agency committed to providing comprehensive digital strategies. With our expertise and dedication, we strive to deliver tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of our clients...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Mexico City, Mexico
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • We Build To Make You Proud

    We Build To Make You Proud

    Expand your brand reach and maximize your ROI with Brainmine, an expert Pune-based web Design Company and digital marketing agency, providing custom web design, software, and marketing solutions in India and across the globe...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • Branding
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Pune, India
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • We Elevate Your Business, Extend Your Limits We Turn Your Vision into a Brand.

    We Elevate Your Business, Extend Your Limits We Turn Your Vision into a Brand.

    Established in 2021, BrandAux is a Hyderabad-based creative digital marketing agency with global reach. We amplify your brand's online presence through innovative strategies and out-of-the-box thinking. Our passionate experts excel in website design, content creation, and precision PPC campaigns, crafting...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
    • Design Services
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Hyderabad, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We make marketers fearless.

    We make marketers fearless.

    With its team of senior-level experts and revenue-focused strategies, Silverback Strategies provides expertise in SEO, content marketing, paid advertising, media mixed modeling, and CRO. Through its 20+ years, it has earned multiple recognitions, including the Davey Awards and Hermes Creative Awards...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Reston, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • It's your brand. Dream Big.

    It's your brand. Dream Big.

    Stackpole is a privately owned integrated marketing and branding agency serving a wide variety of businesses for the past 25 years. We combine strategic discipline, creative talent across all media, and actionable integrated initiatives to build leading brands that drive growth for our customers...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Video Production
    • Media Buying
    • SEO
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    Location
    Newburyport, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed
  • Healthcare Marketing Agency

    Healthcare Marketing Agency

    Katava Marketing is a full-service digital marketing agency helping businesses nationwide grow through strategy, branding, website design, SEO, content development, and paid media management...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Managed Services
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    Location
    Chester, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $180/hr
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We Align Your Business Values With Your Digital Presence.

    We Align Your Business Values With Your Digital Presence.

    We are a boutique digital marketing agency providing SEO, SEM, SMM, landing pages, web development, and marketing material services...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    • Web Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $95/hr
  • PROFESSIONAL, AFFORDABLE WEB DESIGN & SEO FOR SMALL BUSINESS

    PROFESSIONAL, AFFORDABLE WEB DESIGN & SEO FOR SMALL BUSINESS

    Web Design Pros is an elite web design and digital marketing agency based in Athens and Atlanta, Georgia. We specialize in building professional WordPress websites for small businesses and providing top notch Search Engine Optimization (SEO) services to help business get found online...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Branding
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    Location
    Athens, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Exaalgia is a top-notch website design and digital marketing company.

    Exaalgia is a top-notch website design and digital marketing company.

    Exaalgia is a top-notch website design and digital marketing company, offering result-driven services for search engine marketing (SEO & PPC). The company was founded with an aim to boost the visibility of the website over digital channels. Quick results and consistent support to the clients have made...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Web Design
    Location
    Gilbert, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • We got you covered

    We got you covered

    internetWorld.ca Corp are committed to giving their clients the full internet marketing experience. With their strong leadership, they assess the needs of clients and provide solutions in three key areas: To create effective websites or make changes to the websites of their clients, go through a...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • CRO
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Calgary, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • B2B Digital Marketing & Lead Generation

    B2B Digital Marketing & Lead Generation

    Grow your B2B business with proven digital lead generation and brand building programs designed to maximize relevant traffic, optimize budget and drive leads into your sales pipeline. Our expert team has helped hundreds of companies over the past 25 years increase revenue and build sustainable brands using...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Content Marketing
    • Video Marketing
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Scottsdale, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Creative Digital Solutions

    Creative Digital Solutions

    From technical consulting services to creative website design, Content Crux offers quality solutions to quality businesses. If you or your business is looking for a partner to help support your projects, get in touch today! Let's work together toward improving your online search presence, website...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Web design & digital marketing for small and medium sized businesses

    Web design & digital marketing for small and medium sized businesses

    Unveil your brand's true potential with our specialized digital marketing agency. We offer expert branding, visually stunning web design and SEO strategies to give your business the online presence it deserves. We are dedicated to delivering personalized and unparalleled services to help your business stand...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • SEO
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    Location
    Wallington, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Custom-fit advertising for businesses who know what they want and expect results

    Custom-fit advertising for businesses who know what they want and expect results

    Dinetix is the leading digital integration partner for lead generation and e-commerce businesses. As a Premier Google Partner, specialising in increasing digital authority, we focus on getting our clients results. Our team of digital innovators is here to help you grow your business online and scale your ROI...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
    • CRO
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Žalec, Slovenia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Full Service Seller Central Management on Amazon and Walmart

    Full Service Seller Central Management on Amazon and Walmart

    Full Service Amazon and Walmart Seller Agency. A team specialized in Amazon FBA and Walmart WFS. We manage seller central accounts for businesses who sell online, from listing creation and optimization, to PPC, sponsored ads, product launch, SEO and even branding...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • eCommerce Development
    • eCommerce
    • CRO
    • Advertising
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    Location
    St. Albert, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Results-Driven Websites and Digital Marketing Strategies Tailored for Your Business

    Results-Driven Websites and Digital Marketing Strategies Tailored for Your Business

    Best Website Development and Digital Marketing Company in USA,UK and Ghana...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • SEO
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Accra, Ghana
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • We Believe In Quality.

    We Believe In Quality.

    Blocvibe Technologies: Empowering Businesses with Custom Software Solutions Welcome to Blocvibe, A leading software development company dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that drive business growth. We craft custom software solutions to meet our clients' specific challenges...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • CRM Consulting
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    Location
    Mohali, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $12/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Marketing that delivers, otherwise, its all just hot air

    Marketing that delivers, otherwise, its all just hot air

    We are in the know when it comes to website design, search engine optimisation, social media, pay-per-click advertising amongst other digital marketing services. We seek to find the right combination of tactics and the optimal level of service for your budget...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Digital Marketing
    • Design Services
    • Web Design
    • SEO
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    Location
    Inverness, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • dominate your market.

    dominate your market.

    Using digital solutions to build powerful brands...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
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    Location
    Calgary, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $79/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • B2B & B2C internet marketing and advertising

    B2B & B2C internet marketing and advertising

    We are Specialists in advertising products and services between industries. We promote local businesses. We bring potential customers to your website to achieve sales or any Marketing objective...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Mexico City, Mexico
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Build Traffic That Drives Business

    Build Traffic That Drives Business

    We are a specialist agency providing SEO services for smaller Frisco and Plano marketing agencies and design shops, as well as directly with website owner clients...

    Top Services:

    • Content Marketing
    • SEO
    Location
    Frisco, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $95/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Put your Google My Business Profile on Autopilot!

    Put your Google My Business Profile on Autopilot!

    GBP Pilot is unique in that we have focussed all our efforts on a single marketing channel - your Google Business Profile (formerly known as Google My Business). We know more about how to get the maximum performance out of this dynamic and labor intensive channel than anyone. When you need the very best...

    Top Services:

    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Reputation Management
    • PPC
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    Location
    East Palatka, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Creating Stunning Visuals and Intricate Applications.

    Creating Stunning Visuals and Intricate Applications.

    Improving brand presence with Custom Web solutions. Web Inventix is a premier web development and web design agency that does not limit its focus to visuals. Our strategic focus operates at the intersection of creativity and practicality to provide unique and outstanding digital experiences...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Toronto, Canada
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Lead for Revenue Generation

    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
  • Get effective digital marketing with Slicky Media

    Get effective digital marketing with Slicky Media

    Slicky Media strives to help businesses grow through digital advertising, SEO, and eCommerce services...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Advertising
    • eCommerce
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Show more
    Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Engineering Scalable Growth for SaaS companies

    Engineering Scalable Growth for SaaS companies

    Let us help your software reach its potential by unlocking the key to success with an intelligent, tested, and high-performance advertising strategy. Our thoughtful approach will result in reduced acquisition costs and a soaring conversion rate...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • CRO
    • Digital Strategy
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Phoenix, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Helping your business with brand awareness, online presence, and increase revenue.

    Helping your business with brand awareness, online presence, and increase revenue.

    Creative and Innovative website design and development. Helping your business with brand awareness, online presence, and increase revenue, without the stress...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • SEO
    • Show more
    Location
    Leeds, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • No Science. No Secrets. Just Digital Marketing

    No Science. No Secrets. Just Digital Marketing

    Companies of all sizes looking to build their brands and expand their markets rely on Brandignity, a Naples, FL based digital marketing agency, for their expertise. Whether our clients need help with website design, ethical search engine optimization (SEO), social media, reputation management, or even a...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Services
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Naples, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Helping Businesses Improve Performance

    Helping Businesses Improve Performance

    At Defy Digital Marketing, we not only work as a partner and consultant for your digital marketing needs, but we can provide the tools and resources for your company...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Carlsbad, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Niche experts focused on building effective & efficient marketing funnels. 100% Done-For-You agency.

    Niche experts focused on building effective & efficient marketing funnels. 100% Done-For-You agency.

    Blade Commerce has a proven track record of success, with over $55 million in client ad revenue. their team combines paid ads, SEO, and SMS/Email marketing to maximize your revenue. They are half the cost of other agencies and guarantee 3x the results...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce
    • Email Marketing
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
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    Location
    Hartford, Connecticut
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • A Design Agency That Specializes in the Creative Art of Branding & Advertising

    A Design Agency That Specializes in the Creative Art of Branding & Advertising

    Luna Creative is a design agency that specializes in the creative art of branding & advertising...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • SEO
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Location
    San Antonio, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • Taking Digital Heights, Together

    Taking Digital Heights, Together

    Flying V Group, based in Orange County, is your award-winning destination for Facebook marketing, Instagram Marketing, and comprehensive digital strategies. With top-tier clients like Bain Consulting, we offer holistic solutions from SEO to web design...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Orange County, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Boost Your Online Presence with Our Digital Marketing Agency in Coimbatore.

    Boost Your Online Presence with Our Digital Marketing Agency in Coimbatore.

    Harvee Designs is one of the top Digital Marketing Agencies in Coimbatore, specialized in website development, web design, SEO, PPC & social media marketing. Happy clients for 10 years. Empower your business into a brand with the best Digital Marketing Company in Coimbatore. We provide the best digital...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Reputation Management
    • Show more
    Location
    Coimbatore, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $80/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Creativity in Our Blood Line.

    Creativity in Our Blood Line.

    MarcelHeap is a premier digital agency in USA, specializing in innovative design, development, and digital marketing solutions. We empower businesses to thrive in the digital era by crafting user-centric websites, scalable applications, and data-driven marketing campaigns...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Reputation Management
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • REDISCOVER YOUR BUSINESS

    REDISCOVER YOUR BUSINESS

    Waterfront Media is a team of designers, programmers, strategists, and visionaries dedicated to helping businesses express themselves and better communicate with their customers.  We help businesses and brands achieve their goal through exceptional design, consistent branding, and creative marketing &...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • SEO
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Camden, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Your Google Partner

    Your Google Partner

    We are a Leads First Pay-Per-Click Advertising Agency...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    Location
    Omaha, Nebraska
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • SEO, Advertising, & Web Development for Healthcare & Mental Healthcare Companies

    SEO, Advertising, & Web Development for Healthcare & Mental Healthcare Companies

    Rex Marketing & CX is a healthcare and mental healthcare marketing agency that works with healthcare practices, therapists, doctors, and HealthTech founders to scale their businesses through advertising, SEO, web development, content marketing, and design...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
    • AEO
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    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • The agency built for B2B

    The agency built for B2B

    FVM is the brand partner and marketing agency of choice for B2B brands that need a clear and effective way to communicate their value. Through inspired storytelling, thoughtful design, and smart marketing strategy, we help them reach their audiences and we've been doing it for over 35 years...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Marketing More Affordable Than You May Think Possible

    Marketing More Affordable Than You May Think Possible

    Our marketing approach is to identify exact opportunities for getting your business more customers, sales, and revenue. We want to give your products and services the right messaging, design, and media channels at the most efficient price possible...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
    • CRO
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    Location
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Growth Hackers & Brand Builders

    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
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    Location
    Scottsdale, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • You Create. We Sell.

    You Create. We Sell.

    Art of Next is fervently dedicated to aiding brands in attaining extraordinary growth. Leveraging our strategic proficiency, deep industry insights, and data-driven methodology, we empower your brand to distinguish itself, generate revenue, and fortify its position in the continually evolving business...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • eCommerce
    • eCommerce Development
    • CRO
    • Show more
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Let us take care of all your technical needs

    Let us take care of all your technical needs

    Digital Marketing for the Digital Age...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Reputation Management
    • Show more
    Location
    Gig Harbor, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Growing Your Market Globally

    Growing Your Market Globally

    Trade Fair Support, Exhibition Support, Digital Marketing, E-Commerce Management, Market Research...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Social Media Marketing
    • eCommerce Development
    • Event Marketing
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    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000

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. 

Aspect SEO SEM
Traffic source Organic (unpaid) Paid (ads on search engines)
Cost model No cost-per-click Pay-per-click (PPC)
Result speed Slow, builds over time Fast, immediate visibility
Placement Organic search results Top and bottom ad placements
Strategy Content, technical setup, backlinks Bidding, ad copy, targeting
Long-term value High, compounding over time Stops when the budget stops
Control Limited control over rankings Full 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.

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