Best Search Engine Marketing Companies

8 Companies-Rankings updated: September 16, 2026

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  • Never Settle

    Denver's Digital Agency Holding a Higher Standard.

    On Time | On Budget | Never Settle...

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    Lakewood, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed

    Never Settle Services

    • Design Services
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
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    • Princeton Tec
    • Selfbook
    • Modern Huntsman
    • Wanderlust Outfitters
    • Urban Mattress
    • Children's Hospital Colorado
    • Denver Seminary
    • University of Colorado Boulder
    • Greenlists
    • Oura
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    Never Settle Reviews & Testimonials

    • Nathanael Wills
      Nathanael Wills Owner at Outdoor Industry
      5.0★

      Software Development Review from Nathanael Wills

      I needed an app for my fishing knot tying tool and I reached out to Never Settle. They are awesome and did an incredible job. They designed the app exactly the way I envisioned it done and it works flawlessly! They were very upfront and honest and stuck to the quote given. I cannot recommend Kenn and his team at Never Settle enough. I will be using them for all my future app development needs and advice on business development!

    • james murray
      james murray President at Parkinglot painting
      4.8★

      eCommerce Development Review from james murray

      Amazing team and very knowledgeable. Worked with them on an eCommerce design for a previous company I was with. Plan on utilizing them in the future for different projects.

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    4.4 4.4 (2)

  • Expert Design Hub

    Your Vision, Our Expert Design

    Expert Design Hub is a full-service digital agency offering web design, web development, digital marketing, branding, logo design, SEO, social media marketing, and e-commerce solutions. We help businesses grow with creative design, powerful strategy, and measurable digital results...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed

    Expert Design Hub Services

    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Logo Design
    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    • Graphic Design
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    • Matrix Executive Search Group
    • ASAP Industries INC
    • Globaltek International INC
    • DNS Real Estate Investment, LLC
    • Patriot Legal Services
    • Rosen Contracting
    • Hines Real Estate & Property Management
    • Creative Installations Inc
    • Blue Owl Properties
    • Al Chanis Technical Services INC
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  • Artisan Talent

    Matching Talent With Success

    Artisan Talent is a premier creative staffing agency that has been redefining talent solutions since its inception. Committed to excellence, we offer a comprehensive suite of services tailored to the unique needs of the creative, digital, and marketing industries...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000

    Artisan Talent Services

    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Web Design
    • HR Outsourcing
    • Content Marketing
    • Package Design
    • Video Production
    • Branding
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    • HBO
    • SalesForce
    • Indeed
    • NFL
    • Hyatt
    • Paypal
    • Motorola
    • United
    • Estee Lauder
    • Groupon
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Artisan Talent Reviews & Testimonials

    • Kirsten AD
      Kirsten AD Review from Google
      5.0★

      Kirsten AD's Review Sourced from Google

      I've enjoyed working with Artisan both on internal projects and being placed with clients through them. While they don't see the same number of roles as some of the bigger companies, they do tend to get jobs with higher pay rates than some of the other staffing agencies - and definitely advocate for the talent when it comes to dealing with clients. I would definitely recommend getting in touch if you're looking for work in a digital/creative role.

    • Nancy Antol
      Nancy Antol Review from Google
      5.0★

      Nancy Antol's Review Sourced from Google

      I worked for Artisan as a Contract Copywriter for more than three years. The team did an excellent job finding me a contract with an outstanding company. In addition to a great placement, Artisan provided me with very good benefits, including 401K and some paid time off, which is unusual in the industry. I highly recommend Artisan to anyone who is looking for contract work.

    • erik johnsen
      erik johnsen Review from Google
      5.0★

      erik johnsen's Review Sourced from Google

      In a world of agencies that are mostly out for a quick buck, they build relationships on both the client and talent side. It is a refreshing change of pace to see such integrity. They are fair and honest people that I worked with for years. If you are looking for talent, or have a talent, I can not recommend them more.

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    5.0 5.0 (3)

  • Island Pond Marketing Group

    Delivering marketing technology with genuine human authenticity

    Unlock the full potential of your marketing efforts with Island Pond Marketing Group. As your trusted digital marketing partner, we offer online and traditional marketing strategies to make your business stand out...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Development
    • Email Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Parker, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000

    Island Pond Marketing Group Services

    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Development
    • Email Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    • Mobile App Development
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    • CFO Consulting Agency
    • Website Development
    • Online Subscription Website
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  • Eclipse Marketing

    Rank for AI Search on Google and ChatGPT

    We blend in traditional and AI based SEO so you rank for the now and the future...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $350/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000

    Eclipse Marketing Services

    • Digital Marketing
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    • Block Appraisals
    • Unicone
    • Soul Legal
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    Eclipse Marketing Reviews & Testimonials

    • Brandon Miller
      Brandon Miller Review from Google
      5.0★

      Brandon Miller's Review Sourced from Google

      Eclipse took over after another company had been managing our SEO for eight months without a single ranking change. The difference wasn't just the results, Mike actually explained what had gone wrong and why certain pages weren't indexing properly. We knew what we were paying for from that point forward.

    • Justin Dollins
      Justin Dollins Review from Google
      5.0★

      Justin Dollins's Review Sourced from Google

      We'd been sending people to our website for years and never once had someone contact us through it. Eclipse looked at the pages and pointed out exactly why, the content wasn't matching what people actually typed into Google. The SEO company rebuilt our approach around real search intent and the inquiry volume is finally consistent.

    • Dmorea Garrett
      Dmorea Garrett Review from Google
      5.0★

      Dmorea Garrett's Review Sourced from Google

      We were hesitant to invest in SEO services because we'd heard mixed things from other business owners. Eclipse made the case clearly, set realistic expectations, and delivered on them. Our organic rankings are the best they've been and we're not relying as heavily on paid ads anymore.

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    5.0 5.0 (174)

  • Fast Hippo Media

    Innovate Create Elevate.

    Fast Hippo Media is a full service digital marketing agency in Dallas, Frisco, Colorado Springs, and Plano providing web design along with SEO, SEM, Social Media Marketing and more. Success online is dependent on so much more than just web design...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • PPC
    • SEO
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    Location
    Colorado Springs, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000

    Fast Hippo Media Services

    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • PPC
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • WordPress Website Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Content Marketing
    • Email Marketing
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    • Construction Industry
    • Restaurants Industry
    • Dental Industry
    • Legal Industry
    • Transportation & Logistics Industry
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    Fast Hippo Media Reviews & Testimonials

    • Andrew schirman
      Andrew schirman Review from Google
      5.0★

      Andrew schirman's Review Sourced from Google

      Highly recommend Fast Hippo Media. I interviewed a few different companies and went with Fast Hippo because I loved Oscars enthusiasm. They did a great job with my Website and Google optimization.

    • Fernando Gonzalez
      Fernando Gonzalez Review from Google
      5.0★

      Fernando Gonzalez's Review Sourced from Google

      Fast hippo media has done an amazing job on the Didgital marketing for my business. My business has grown rapidly in a short period of time. Thank you fast hippo media

    • Fast Fix Garage Door
      Fast Fix Garage Door Review from Google
      5.0★

      Fast Fix Garage Door's Review Sourced from Google

      I have been a client of Fast Hippo Media for some time now. It has been a pleasure to work with Oscar and his team. They are professional and very responsive to all our marketing needs.

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    4.9 4.9 (27)

  • Brndry

    All Things Brand

    Brndry is a full service strategic branding and digital growth agency delivering end-to-end creative, marketing and development solutions. From crafting distinctive brand identities and intuitive digital experiences to executing performance-driven marketing campaigns. Brndry partners with businesses across...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Services
    • Package Design
    • Product Design
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Greenwood Village, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $45/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000

    Brndry Services

    • Branding
    • Digital Services
    • Package Design
    • Product Design
    • Logo Design
    • Design Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • Print Design
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    • Mint & Co. Dubai
    • Penn Foster
    • Sprint
    • AT&T
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  • Obsidian Atlas

    The Marketing Agency That Your Business Needs

    Obsidian Atlas is a Colorado-based digital marketing agency helping small and growing businesses build stronger brands, better websites, and clearer marketing strategies. We blend human-centered creativity with practical SEO, content, social media, branding, and web design solutions to help businesses connect...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • SEO
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Fort Collins, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000

    Obsidian Atlas Services

    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • SEO
    • Graphic Design
    • Content Marketing
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Advertising
    • eCommerce Development
    • Social Media Marketing
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    • RF Home Designs
    • Elite Breathing
    • Community Auto
    • Waypoint Direct Primary Care
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between SEO and SEM?

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

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

What platforms are used for search engine marketing?

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

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

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

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

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

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

How much do SEM services cost?

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

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

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

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

How long does it take to see SEM results?

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

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

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

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