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- Marietta, Georgia
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- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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- 3 Projects Listed
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- Marlborough, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Melbourne's leading digital marketing agency, SIXGUN's innovative techniques and strategies are constructed for meaningful connections between you and your customers. These drive traffic to unlock your ambition...
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- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Newman Web Solutions is an Atlanta Web Design & Marketing Agency. We provide professional web design, SEO, and PPC marketing services for small & medium businesses located in the United States...
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- $150/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
23 years ago, the internet looked nothing like it does today. Matrix Media has been evolving right along with it...
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- Kolkata, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
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- 55 Projects Listed
5280 Design Co. is Denver's leading web design and digital marketing agency. Located in the Denver Highlands...
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- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
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- 9 Projects Listed
SEO Growth Partners Digital Marketing is a Portland digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, Google Ads, PPC, Web Design, and GEO (ChatGPT Marketing). We are a local Portland business that has month-to-month marketing contracts with our clients, forcing us to get our clients amazing results every month...
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- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- $75/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
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- Calgary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- $100/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
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- 7 Projects Listed
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- Baku, Azerbaijan
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
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- $60/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
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- 12 Projects Listed
We build websites that turn visitors into clients...
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- Belgrade, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
HawkSEM is a digital marketing agency that believes results are what really count. With ROI-driven strategies and solutions, we help companies make major gains in their marketing efforts, leaving consumers delighted with the outcome...
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- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Wpromote operates with a relentless challenger mindset, never content with mediocrity. We continuously optimize underperforming campaigns and push the boundaries of even the best campaigns to achieve greater success...
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- El Segundo, California
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
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- 5 Projects Listed
We offer amazing Web Design, SEO, Branding, and Reputation Management services in Mississauga,Vaughan and Toronto. Feel free to get in touch!!...
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- Location
- Mississauga, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
ZTS Infotech is a 5-star rated full-stack software development company, launched in 2011. Our team of certified software developers use cutting-edge technologies to provide top-quality end-to-end software application development, including the front end and back end, intending to find the...
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- Location
- Kolkata, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
ICUBE TECHNOLABS provides a holistic suite of digital solutions, including Web Design, Mobile App Development, Web Development, Digital Marketing Services, CMS & E-Commerce Platforms...
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- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 22 Projects Listed
We create an intersection between tech, design, business processes, and the customer...
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- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
DigiBirds360 is a digital and performance marketing agency that provides integrated online marketing solutions designed to help brands improve visibility, generate leads, increase sales, and achieve measurable growth. The company offers services spanning SEO, content marketing, web development, social media...
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- Huntington, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
VOCTOS is an SEO and AI search (GEO) agency built for Arabic and English markets across the MENA region. We rank brands on Google and get them named inside ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, Perplexity and Gemini. Google Premier Partner, 500+ projects across 22+ countries...
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- Cairo, Egypt
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $37/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Business Entrepreneurs — providing businesses with results-driven SEO, Custom Web Design, Digital Marketing & Content Development...
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- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- $250/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
Dossier Media is a boutique integrated media planning and buying agency specializing in paid media management and developing comprehensive full-funnel strategies to elevate brands. Our core mission is to assist brands in crafting their paid media strategies while laying the groundwork for a scalable...
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- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- $100/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
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- 6 Projects Listed
For over a decade, Edkent Media has been at the forefront of Canadas digital marketing evolution, helping businesses establish strong online identities and drive remarkable growth. With a track record of success across diverse industries, we have become a trusted name in digital strategy.From our early days...
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- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- $1,000 - $10,000
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- 2 Projects Listed
At webFEAT Complete we provide websites, website management, hosting, and digital marketing all in one place. We drive leads and sales for businesses, make updates to websites, fix hacks, and can take the digital side of things off of your plate entirely...
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- Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Under 49
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- $200/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
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- 6 Projects Listed
Serpact is an award-winning SEO agency that offers services designed to boost your website's performance in search engine results pages (SERPs)...
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- Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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- $75/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
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- 5 Projects Listed
516 Marketing Inc is a dedicated digital marketing company on helping brands elevate their online visibility and shine prominently across search engines...
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- Location
- Flint, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
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...
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- Hopkins, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- $159/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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- 8 Projects Listed
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- Location
- Fort Collins, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 15 Projects Listed
Company119 is a Chardon, Ohio based digital marketing and web design agency founded in 2004. Focused on serving commercial construction, engineering contractors and small business clients, the firm delivers bespoke websites, marketing automation, SEO, PPC, video, recruitment campaigns and custom apps. Working...
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- Chardon, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- $125/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
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- 6 Projects Listed
WP Expert Services offers affordable WordPress maintenance plans for business owners who don't have time to maintain their own websites. We manage WordPress updates, SEO optimization, malware removal, and more for our clients. We also offer SEO services for search engine optimization...
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- Omaha, Nebraska
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
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- 16 Projects Listed
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- Stamford, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- $125/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
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- 3 Projects Listed
Black Propeller elevates your brand with strategic online campaign management and targeted audience engagement. Our precision and creativity in digital growth and paid media strategies drive measurable impact on platforms like Google, Facebook, and Amazon to maximize your presence...
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- Bel Air, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- $1,000 - $10,000
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- 4 Projects Listed
Aus Asia Online is a digital marketing agency based in St Marys, NSW, Australia, providing services to enhance your online presence and business growth. They specialize in hospitality SEO. ...
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- Sydney, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- $50/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
A web marketing agency with a focus on paid ads offers both full-service and consulting services. We work with small and Fortune 500 companies alike. We've been in the web space since 2003, providing innovative solutions and a competitive edge to our clients, delivering unparalleled results...
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- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
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- $150/hr
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Our agency offers specialized digital marketing services to help businesses thrive globally. Combining expert knowledge and industry experience, we provide comprehensive solutions across all areas of digital marketing, including content optimization, social media, online advertising, and SEO. We use the...
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- Pula, Croatia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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- New York City, New York
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- 100 - 249
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- $48/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
InboundREM builds SEO-focused real estate websites with monthly content marketing campaigns for real estate professionals. We also manage Google Business Profile campaigns focused on local SEO...
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- Los Angeles, California
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- $1,000 - $10,000
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- 4 Projects Listed
Digital Nomads HQ (DNHQ) is a digital marketing agency offering businesses a comprehensive service of online marketing tools. We’re a local agency with a global heart, partnering with a broad range of businesses from smaller grassroots brands through to well-known national e-commerce...
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- Mooloolaba, Australia
- Number of Employees
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- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
DAGMAR Marketing approaches digital marketing differently. We put solid marketing principles first, focusing on your business needs and goals. Our customized SEO and PPC programs are built from the ground up, integrating our capabilities with those of your IT and marketing teams...
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- Jacksonville, Florida
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- $149/hr
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With over 15 years of experience in the industry, Ernst Media is a boutique digital marketing agency that focuses on building and growing products and brands...
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- Spokane, Washington
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- Under 49
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- $95/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
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- Jaipur, India
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- $15/hr
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Click Here Digital is a reputable search engine marketing agency with 30+ years of experience. Our team has a proven track record of delivering exceptional results for our valued clients. Explore our comprehensive range of services and let us help you achieve your marketing goals...
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- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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Rathcore Marketing is your trusted partner for elevating brand performance as an integrated digital marketing company. Our innovative thinking sets a new benchmark in omnichannel strategy, data-driven campaigns, and measurable ROI. Let’s redefine your digital growth trajectory—connect today...
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- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- $90/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Hammersmith Support is a certified woman-owned web development agency with offices in Phoenix and Nashville. We specialize in WordPress design, development, maintenance, hosting and search engine optimization (SEO)...
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- WordPress Website Design
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- Phoenix, Arizona
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- Under 49
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- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
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- Perai, Malaysia
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- 6 Projects Listed
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- Jacksonville Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
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- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Si3 Digital Agency creates exceptional website design, Develop eCommerce web, Mobile Apps, SEO Services, Social Media Management campaigns many more digital services for businesses in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah & across UAE...
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- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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- Under 49
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- $110/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
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- 12 Projects Listed
SAM Web Studio, a division of SAM Branding Agency, is a global digital marketing, web, and app development firm based in New Delhi. We deliver worldclass web design, SEO, and branding solutions, leveraging modern technologies to craft impactful digital identities and drive measurable business growth...
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- Delhi, India
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- Under 49
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- $40/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
OMNI Agency is a crypto-native Web3 marketing agency specializing in performance marketing for token launches, community growth, and crypto SEO. Since 2020 we have partnered with 100+ projects across DeFi, NFT, gaming, AI, and blockchain infrastructure, supporting 25+ token launches and helping clie...
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- Toronto, Canada
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- $99/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
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- 12 Projects Listed
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- Izmır, Turkey
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- Under 49
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- $50/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
YellowFin Digital specialized in helping small businesses and entrepreneurs make their digital goals a reality. Our goal is to provide digital services like website design, SEO, SEM, web applications, mobile apps with exceptional communication and customer service to help small businesses, like us, grow...
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- Corpus Christi, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- $95/hr
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Everything You Need to Know About Search Engine Marketing Companies
What can search engine marketing agencies do for your business?
The main goal of search engine marketing agencies is to capture high-intent audiences – or users who are actively searching for what you sell – and convert them.
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Every click and conversion is tracked, so you know what works and what to scale.
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A business should invest in search engine marketing when it needs fast traffic, clear results, and a way to turn search demand into sales.
Top search engine marketing companies can help you when:
- You need immediate traffic and leads, not months of waiting for organic growth
- People already search for your product or service and show clear buying intent
- You launch a new product, service, or website and need visibility fast
- Organic traffic is low or not converting, and you need a reliable channel
- You have a defined budget and want predictable, trackable results
- You operate in a competitive market and need to secure top search positions
- You want to test offers, messaging, or audiences quickly before scaling further
What types of businesses benefit most from SEM?
SEM benefits most businesses that need fast visibility, want to capture high-intent searches, and can track results clearly.
Businesses that use search engine marketing agencies’ services the most include:
- Local service businesses like dentists, lawyers, and home services that depend on quick leads
- eCommerce brands that sell products people actively search for and can track purchases
- B2B companies with high-value deals where one conversion covers ad costs
- SaaS and tech companies targeting specific problems and search queries
- Healthcare and professional services where users compare options before choosing
- Companies in competitive markets that need visibility faster than SEO can deliver
- Companies with strong margins and clear funnels that turn clicks into revenue
What red flags should you watch out for when hiring a search engine marketing company?
Hiring an SEM agency may seem simple, but poor decisions can quickly drain your budget. Paid search gives quick results, so mistakes show up immediately in spend, not just performance. You need to check how an agency works, not just what they promise they can do.
Before you commit, check a search engine marketing company for the following warning signs:
- Lack of transparency in reporting
You need clear data on spend, clicks, conversions, and fees. Vague reports hide poor performance or wasted budget. - No clear strategy or plan
Strong agencies explain targeting, keywords, and testing approach. Generic plans signal low effort and poor results. - Overreliance on automation
Automation helps, but it cannot replace strategy. Agencies that rely only on automated bidding often miss optimization opportunities. - No discussion about conversion tracking
Clicks alone mean nothing. Proper tracking shows which ads generate leads or sales. Without it, you cannot measure ROI. - Long contracts with no flexibility
Locking clients into long agreements reduces accountability. Good agencies prove value month by month. - Very low pricing
Cheap services often mean minimal work, no testing, and poor management. With an overly affordable SEM company, you might end up paying more through wasted ad spend. - No questions about your business
Serious agencies ask about goals, margins, and your target audience. Lack of interest leads to generic campaigns that do not convert.
What should you ask a search engine marketing company before signing a contract?
Before signing a contract, ask the SEM company clear questions to understand its experience, how it will manage campaigns, and how its work aligns with your goals.
Relevant background
- What industries have you worked with, and what results did you achieve?
- Can you show recent case studies with real performance data?
- What certifications or platform partnerships do you have?
- Who will manage the account, and what is their experience?
Services and processes
- What platforms do you use and how do you choose them?
- How do you structure campaigns and manage budgets?
- How do you test and optimize ads over time?
- What reporting do you provide and how often?
Related to your business
- How will you approach our specific goals and target audience?
- What keywords and targeting strategy would you start with?
- How will you improve our landing pages and conversion rates?
- What results should we expect in the first 3 months?
Sources
DesignRush sustains a directory of over 30,000 agencies categorized by service category, location, expertise, and reviews. We build our database in two ways:
- Our dedicated team of agency experts actively searches the web for top-performing companies. We then pull information from their websites, online presence, and client testimonials to verify their status and qualifications prior to listing.
- The agencies listed get notified of their profiles on the website and they can choose to claim it or not, which suggests their availability for more collaborations.
Agencies can also reach out to DesignRush and must go through the verification process prior to being listed.
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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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