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

1,649 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 & App Development Company, Digital marketing

    Boost your business with high-impact AI, LLM, & chatbot solutions. We enhance UX, automate processes, and drive growth with our specialized web, app, & marketing expertise...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Noida, India
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Connecting Businesses With The Communities They Serve

    Lets keep this simple; We provide customized print and digital marketing collateral for our clients. We have an in-house commercial print shop to ensure quality and consistency. We bring our clients from concept to completion...

    Top Services:

    • Print Design
    • Direct Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Graphic Design
    • SEO
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    Location
    Watertown, Connecticut
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • GET A MARKETING AGENCY THAT GETS IT. Get The Agency.

    We create brands not just logos and ads. We bring new ideas to the table. We provide guidance on innovative ad tech. WE KNOW YOU JUST WANT TO SEE RESULTS...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Branding
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    Location
    Charlotte, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Expanding the Reach of E-commerce Brands

    BlueTuskr is a full-service digital marketing company for ecommerce sellers who sell on multiple marketplaces and are looking to develop a holistic omnichannel marketing strategy across all of their sales channels...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • Design Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    West Chester, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/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
  • We Build Solutions that Help You Solve Challenges and Meet Goals

    Cybersoft is uniquely skilled to offer ubiquitous software solutions that are relevant and in demand for todays rapidly changing business dynamics. We bring the best of quality and cost effective software development using latest SCRUM based agile development that works in sync with the customer expectations...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • IoT
    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • SEO
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    Location
    Houston, Texas
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
  • Where Innovation Meets Tradition

    AI Hotel Marketing (AIHM) is your go-to source for the latest insights and trends in hotel marketing powered by artificial intelligence. Our blog and newsletter serve up a curated selection of articles, case studies, and actionable strategies designed to help hoteliers harness the transformative power of AI...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Digital Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • Web Development
    • CRO
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    Location
    Bangkok, Thailand
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Elite on-demand marketing

    Ocupe Digital offers high-caliber Marketing teams to work on Performance, Creative, Media Buying & Planning services for startups, scaleups and agencies. We've worked with clients such as Ogilvy, EY, JP Morgan, BMW and multiple startups. Our A-team has professionals coming from Google and Facebook to get...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Media Buying
    • Content Marketing
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Sao Paulo, Brazil
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Digital Marketing of Results, Quality and Consistency.

    Plan, execute, evaluate and evolve, using the available online tools and media in the best way so that the client can achieve the best results. And more: with integration of online and offline media. This is more than an objective, it is the reason for Veros existence. In this way, Inbound Marketing, Paid...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • eCommerce Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Sao Paulo, Brazil
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $95/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Integrated Digital Marketing delivers results!

    Welcome to our world of Integrated Digital Marketing where our Solutions are objective based & strategically aligned to your brand purpose. We maximise performance & deliver results supported by intelligent reporting with ROI and ROAS data insights...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Midrand, South Africa
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Build a Strong Brand. Reach More Customers. We've Got Your Back.

    Delighting Clients Since 2013. As a creative digital marketing agency in Glasgow, we offer a range of competitively-priced marketing and design services to help you promote your business, increase sales and boost profits. Our local and remote team comprises of experienced design, development and marketing...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Video Production
    • eCommerce Development
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Glasgow, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Content Creation, Digital Marketing, Web Development & More.

    Leveraging a wealth of experience across digital marketing, design, and research, we adopt a meticulously data-driven methodology to navigate the multifaceted digital channels. Our mission? To craft tailor-made solutions that not only resonate with your audience but also drive tangible results. With Dropdown...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Video Production
    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • eCommerce Development
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    Location
    Berrings, Ireland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $70/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Passionate, Result-Driven, And Creative Digital Marketing Agency.

    Based in Nagercoil, the evergreen city in the south of India, Wibits, a full-service digital agency, crafts fabulous strategies for brands to get maximum visibility in the digital space. Our love for creativity and technology has shaped our journey to become what we are today. We have helped businesses of all...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Nagercoil, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Unlocking The Full Potential Of Amazon.

    Cogent Solutions specializes in strategic Amazon solutions designed to drive growth and deliver lasting value to businesses. With a focus on leveraging the power of the Amazon platform, we offer tailored strategies and expert guidance to optimize performance and maximize success in the competitive e-commerce...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Digital Strategy
    • Product Design
    • Digital Services
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
  • Unified Digital

    Perrill is a full-service digital marketing agency that powers businesses to win online through fully custom marketing, design, and development solutions. We are a Minneapolis-based, woman-owned agency with three decades of experience in the digital space. Our team of in-house experts uses a unified...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Email Marketing
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    Location
    Minnetonka, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
  • Your Vision Our Version.

    AMG Digital Solutions LLC is a leading digital marketing agency in Chicago, specializing in innovative strategies to enhance your online presence. We offer comprehensive services including SEO, PPC advertising, social media management, content marketing, and web design. Contact us today to elevate your...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Take Your Social Media To The Next Level.

    Social Direct stands as a leading digital marketing agency in Brisbane, focusing on social media marketing, SEO, paid advertising, and web design. Our skilled team crafts customized strategies to enhance traffic, improve conversions, and elevate online presence for businesses across various scales...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Social Media Marketing
    • eCommerce
    • SEO
    • PPC
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    Location
    South Brisbane, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $180/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Your Full-Service Web Marketing Team.

    Jax Media Team, a Jacksonville SEO company, offers full SEO/SEM services for local and national businesses. We are experts when it comes to on-page optimization, social media, PPC, PR, mobile display, etc. Our clients get a full online marketing team and much more...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Jacksonville, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Optimizing B2B Campaigns for Maximum Impact

    Want data-driven campaigns that generate real pipeline? We've got you covered. If you're a growing B2B business, you need a precision-engineered customer acquisition machine, not a patchwork of misaligned tactics. At Capital C, we transform your PPC efforts into a streamlined revenue engine. Our expertise...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • CRO
    Location
    Hadleigh, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Empowering brands through digital transformation!

    A.M.P Digital Media delivers innovative marketing solutions designed to propel businesses into the digital spotlight. With expertise spanning paid search (PPC), SEO, social media, email marketing, affiliate marketing, content creation, eCommerce strategy and development, and website design, we craft bespoke...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • eCommerce Development
    • SEO
    • Email Marketing
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Refine your digital strategy. Connect with us today.

    We specialize in creating high-performance, dynamic, and visually striking websites tailored to our clients' unique needs. Our expertise spans website design, WordPress development, e-commerce solutions, SEO, and graphic design, ensuring a comprehensive approach to digital success. We build search...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Reputation Management
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Oxford, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $70/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Reputation = Revenue

    WhizCrow is a technology-driven Online Reputation Intelligence and Management and Trust and Safety agency built for companies of all sizes, where reputation isn't a cost centre-it's a strategic imperative protecting and catalysing revenue...

    Top Services:

    • Reputation Management
    • Digital Marketing
    • Customer Support
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Newark, Delaware
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Trusted By Brands. Powered By Results.

    With 25+ years of expertise, Advantage Media & Digital drives results through strategic media buying, digital marketing, SEO, TV commercials, and more. We craft tailored solutions that elevate your brand and deliver measurable growth across all platforms...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
    • Video Production
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Video Marketing
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    Location
    Westerville, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Driving Digital Growth

    Esconzeta is a strategic growth consultancy that helps businesses make better commercial and marketing decisions that directly impact revenue. Rather than operating as a traditional marketing agency, Esconzeta combines business strategy, brand development, performance marketing, digital experiences...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Services
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
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    Location
    Gijón, Spain
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Humanising Digital

    Inkjam are a results driven modern and mature digital agency iin Perth, Australia. We specialise in SEO, PPC, Consulting and Brand Strategy...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Design Services
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Perth, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Get results with Professional Managed SEO Services.

    At SEO Inventiv, we elevate your online presence through our expertly managed SEO services. Trust our professionals to optimize your site comprehensively, delivering top-notch organic results that drive success from start to finish...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
    • eCommerce
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Email Marketing
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    Location
    Delhi, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Proven Digital Marketers Delivering Value and Earning the Trust of Our Partners, Every Day.

    The Eyeful team is made up of former SVPs, Directors, Managers, and Associates with exceptional backgrounds from leading brands and agencies. Our team members bring an average of 13 years of digital experience per person. Shopify Plus certified and a Google Premier partner. Operator mindset...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    Dallas, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $275/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Hypnotic builds bold, scalable digital products for web, mobile, e-commerce and AI.

    Hypnotic is a digital agency that designs and develops web and mobile apps, e-commerce platforms, and digital products. We combine UX/UI, strategy, and technology to deliver scalable, high-performance solutions for startups and enterprises...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Software Development
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    Location
    Lisbon, Portugal
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Experience the Power when you run with the Dark Horses!

    Cutting edge marketing advertising plans and creative designs...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Public Relations
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    Location
    Tucson, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • We'll Put You on the Map.

    UMG Marketing Group is an international digital agency headquartered in Miami, Florida, specializing in comprehensive marketing solutions that drive measurable growth. Since 2013, the agency has partnered with over 150 clients worldwide, offering services such as local marketing, CRM integration, social media...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • Branding
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Hallandale Beach, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Give your business the edge!

    Headquartered in Nashville, Digital Edge is a dynamic digital marketing agency dedicated to fostering business growth. With our strategic approach and comprehensive suite of services, we empower businesses to thrive in today's competitive digital landscape, driving measurable results and achieving lasting...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • CRO
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    Nashville, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Helping you tame the Amazonian beast.

    The Amazon Whisperer is a full-service Amazon account management agency committed to boosting your sales through expert SEO, PPC, and graphic design teams. By optimizing every aspect of your Amazon presencefrom keyword research and competitor analysis to strategic listing enhancementswe partner with you to...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Graphic Design
    Location
    Stallings, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Experience Digital Marketing Done Right.

    Cindtoro is a full service marketing company that specalizes in working with professional services companies who are looking to increase their brand exposure, leads while closing gaps in CRM platforms to reduce advertising waste...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Public Relations
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Longwood, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We help you get more clients online.

    We are a Digital Marketing and Web Development Agency that helps you find new clients for your business without complications...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • PPC
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    Location
    Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Mexico
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Providing Value and Trust.

    Blaze Comunicación is a global Seo & Communication agency. They specialize in global web positioning, helping their clients reach the number 1 spot on Google with multiple terms at an affordable cost. They also have extensive experience in print media, television, radio, and the internet, with over 15,000...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Email Marketing
    • Reputation Management
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    Location
    Madrid, Spain
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We build more than your website, we build your business.

    With over 25 years in the business, we proudly serve small and medium-sized businesses. We craft visually stunning, user-friendly websites, optimizing them for search engines, and managing dynamic social media campaigns that drive measurable results. We don't believe in cookie-cutter solutions. Every project...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • SEO
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Business Consulting
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    Location
    Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We Make Marketing Easy, Stress-Free, & Profitable

    Hozio is a boutique Long Island SEO Company offering a unique and innovative approach to online marketing that gets proven results. Our team of fresh, creative and forward thinking website designers and SEO experts are always on top of the latest cutting edge technology and trends in the internet marketing...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Holbrook, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Results-Driven Digital Marketing

    At Mabo, we are specialists in accelerating your online revenue. Our team employs data-backed strategies and cutting-edge technology to ensure your investments in PPC, Paid Social, and SEO generate maximum return...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Strategy, Creativity And Marketing Performance.

    Babette Agency stands as a global powerhouse, seamlessly blending the essential elements of advertising to craft a new communication paradigm. Our multidimensional approach encompasses social media, content creation, media strategy, development, design, influencer engagement, growth hacking, and creativity...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
    • Video Production
    • Digital Services
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    Location
    Buenos Aires, Argentina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $24/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Masters at narrating

    Move your audience with captivating stories, choose the most sophisticated narrative techniques for your brand...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Viareggio, Italy
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Build a stronger, more profitable online presence through ROI based digital marketing

    Wild Creek Web Studio can help you achieve your objective through a carefully created digital strategy focused on improving and establishing the brand digitally which could in turn influence the lead generation and sales...

    Top Services:

    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Chennai, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Healthcare Software & Digital Agency

    MedResponsive is a medical SEO and healthcare digital marketing agency, helping medical and healthcare clients with SEO, PPC and social media. Contact (800) 941-5527...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Tulsa, Oklahoma
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Your SaaS Link Building Agency

    Above Apex is a SaaS link building agency helping B2B SaaS companies grow organic rankings, qualified pipeline & AI search visibility through industry-targeted link building and brand mentions. 3,575+ Links Built 238+ Listicle Placements 250+ Expert Quotes Published 60+ SaaS Clients Services...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Email Marketing
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    Location
    Kazanluk, Bulgaria
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $59/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Helping Law Firms Grow and Scale Through Digital Marketing

    We are a full-service digital marketing agency in Tampa, Florida with over 16 years of expertise assisting attorneys in expanding their businesses. Our objective is to give Lawyers with the finest digital marketing service and, through our efforts, to continually expand their clientele so that they may...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Tampa, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We are the most committed!

    IDL Web Inc. is an experienced and trustworthy web development company that is committed to delivering exceptional web design and development services that set your business apart from the competition. We are dedicated to building you a website that is not only visually appealing but also provides long-term...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Web Development
    • IT Services
    • Digital Marketing
    • Cybersecurity
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    Location
    Richmond Hill, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Florida's B2B Marketing Firm

    Pinstripe Marketing offers a complete range of services for promoting B2B and professional services firms in industries such as law, finance, healthcare, engineering, architecture, technology, commercial real estate, non-profits, and other service providers...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Content Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Creative Services
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    St. Petersburg, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Embark on our story!

    At Source Agency, we take pride in our ability to create custom-tailored marketing strategies that not only resonate with your distinct vision but also seamlessly adapt to the dynamic markets you aim to conquer. Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to understanding your specific goals and...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • User Design & Enterprise CMS Integration Agency.

    E-Cubed Media Synthesis Inc. is an award-winning design and technology agency specializing in UX design, web content management, and API integrations. We combine creativity and technical expertise to deliver exceptional digital experiences...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Design Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • Creative Services
    • ECM Consulting
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    Location
    Burnaby, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
  • Digital Evolution.

    We are a business-focused full-service marketing agency with a senior team. We specialize in working with companies and brands of all sizes and generating measurable results across all specialties of digital marketing...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • CRM Consulting
    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • Branding
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    Location
    Bogota, Colombia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/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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