Best Search Engine Marketing Companies

8 Companies - Rankings updated: April 04, 2026

We evaluate every agency on DesignRush according to expertise credentials and client satisfaction ratings. Some placements are sponsored.

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  • The Hotel & Hospitality Specialists

    Kollective is a full service digital design and marketing agency specialising in the hotel, hospitality and tourism sectors.  [... see all Kollective reviews ]
    Location
    Athens, Greece
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    16 Projects Listed

    Kollective Services

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Branding
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts

    Clients and Projects

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    • Keyonna Beach Antigua
      Digital Marketing Project for Hospitality Company Keyonna Beach Antigua
    • Zelia Halkidiki
      Digital Marketing Project for Hospitality Company Zelia Halkidiki
    • The Rock Hotel Gibraltar
      Digital Marketing Project for Hospitality Company The Rock Hotel Gibraltar
    • 360 King (SC, USA)
      Digital Marketing Project for Hospitality Company 360 King (SC, USA)
    • Bassa Maina Villas & Suites
      Digital Marketing Project for Hospitality Company Bassa Maina Villas & Suites
    • Olive Luxury Villas
      Digital Marketing Project for Hospitality Company Olive Luxury Villas
    Comprehensive analysis done by DesignRush Agency Experts.

    Kollective Reviews & Testimonials

    • Theodoros Papadimitriou
      Theodoros Papadimitriou Owner at Cocoon Suites
      5.0
      Digital Marketing Review from Theodoros Papadimitriou

      Kollective understood our main issues immediately and created the best results. Created a fast, responsive and modern website and managed to give us the exposure we needed on the web. Trusted partners and good people

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    • Nikos Anastasopoulos
      Nikos Anastasopoulos Review from Google
      5.0

      Nikos Anastasopoulos's Review Sourced from Google

      A great agency partner to work with!They have been running our villa marketing campaigns very successfully. Very responsive and easy to work with! Definitely recommend them.

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    • Panagiotis Ko
      Panagiotis Ko Review from Google
      5.0

      Panagiotis Ko's Review Sourced from Google

      After having worked with various "professionals" who were covering their inability to do anything right with the common "google takes time to digest the site", we discovered Kollective. They know what a company needs, they keep doing their research in order to stay up to date with the market trends and always try to provide return on your investment. Well done guys - keep it on!

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    Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile
    • Zuri Zanzibar
    • Ciel y Miel Eco Resort (Panama)
    • Hawksbill Resort Antigua
    • The Rock Hotel Gibraltar
    • Cocoon Honeymoon Suites
    • Olive Luxury Villas
    • Istion Yachting
    • Keyonna Beach Antigua
    • Caldera Yachting
    • 360 King (SC, USA)
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
  • Driven by passion for creation and communication, we contribute to the establishment of strong brand

    We can either devise and implement strategies in order to meet the targets set out by our clients, or develop entire project proposals from scratch.  [... view Impressme - Your Brand Grand profile ]
    Location
    Athens, Greece
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed

    impressme - your brand grand Services

    • Digital Services
    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Package Design
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Nrg
    • JetOil
    • Edem
    • Eviart
    • Sigma
    • Theocharakis Foundation
    • Tzeranis Neuropsychiatric Clinic
    • The Giving Tree Foundation
    • Thermic Sol
    • Coffee Three
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
  • Communicate With Candor

    Digital marketing agency built on candor, strategy and measurable growth. Digital Marketing is the best way to grow your business! Increase traffic to your website and find out how far it can go with the help of Candor digital agency.  [... view Candor Agency profile ]
    Location
    Athens, Greece
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000

    Candor Agency Services

    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • eCommerce
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • To Thema Online
    • Unitycore
    • Pharos Marine Electronics
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
  • We don't follow. We lead digital developments.

    MVP Media is an award-winning & industry leading Digital Marketing Services Agency, delivering high-end & modern Web Design - Development technologies, Branding, Hosting, Search Engine Optimization and best converting Digital Advertising solutions. Discover the key to unlocking your business full potential  [... view MVP Media Greece profile ]
    Location
    Athens, Greece
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed

    MVP Media Greece Services

    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Digital Strategy
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Advertising
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Branding
    • Digital Services
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts

    Clients and Projects

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    • Levadiakos FC
      Social Media Marketing Project Levadiakos FC
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    • Levadiakos FC
    • Erima
    • Real Value
    • Oreo Group
    • Bali Travel
    • Mpam FC
    • SDNA
    • Freshop
    • Kipo Paradiso
    • LamiaNOW
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
  • SEO Digital Agency

    Our projects awarded by @eBay. We craft :· e-Commerce (e-shop, B2B)· Website Design UI/UX· SEO (On-Page, Off-Page, Keywords, Local, VEO)· Digital Marketing (Performance Marketing, Social Media, SEM)We are affordable $$$ for your pocket, and we meet all our deadlines ⏲️ with OCD Respect.  [... view Cosmolink profile ]
    Location
    Athens, Greece
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed

    Cosmolink Services

    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
    • eCommerce Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Social Media Marketing
    • eCommerce
    • CRO
    • Email Marketing
    • Video Marketing
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts

    Cosmolink Reviews & Testimonials

    • Nathanail Kechagias
      Nathanail Kechagias Review from Google
      1.0

      Nathanail Kechagias's Review Sourced from Google

      We gave you 200 euros supposedly to make us sub-categories on the site in 10 days as you said. 2 months passed without you answering the phone, and what you did was to destroy our site and make us lose a lot of money and precious time. Out of 25 categories that the site had, you left only 7, deleted all the photos and disconnected the site from social media. And of course you did not return a euro for the disaster you caused

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    • Violetta Anninou
      Violetta Anninou Review from Google
      5.0

      Violetta Anninou's Review Sourced from Google

      I worked with Aristotelis and i am very pleased with his excellent work. He designed my website and SEO . Dr. Violetta Anninou, Ph.D.

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    • Abnormal Concept
      Abnormal Concept Review from Google
      5.0

      Abnormal Concept's Review Sourced from Google

      We entrusted Cosmolink with the development of our e-shop and have nothing but positive remarks about this studio. This team really knows what they're doing!Exceptionally organised, punctual, professional, hard-working and always by your side for troubleshooting. Setting up a webshop is a daunting experience, but these guys made it feel less stressful by constantly being there for our needs. The end result is absolutely gorgeous and we would definitely recommend them to anyone!Thank you Cosmolink, we wish you success in all your future endeavours!

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    Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile
    • Cosmetiqon
    • Simple Art
    • Abnormal-concept
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
  • Awarded Mobile App Development Company.

    OrangeMantra is a recognized leader in the IT landscape, possessing main expertise in digital transformation solutions. Our specialization spans app development, staff augmentation, eCommerce, DevOps, and emerging technologies.  [... see all OrangeMantra reviews ]
    Location
    Athens, Greece
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed

    OrangeMantra Services

    • IoT
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • Blockchain
    • Software Testing
    • VR/AR
    • CRM Consulting
    • Cloud Consulting
    • Digital Services
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts

    OrangeMantra Reviews & Testimonials

    • Ashley Brown
      Ashley Brown Founder at Agento Support
      5.0
      eCommerce Review from Ashley Brown

      I am Ashley Brown, a Founder at Agento Support. We were facing some issues with our WordPress website and wanted to transition to a Shopify platform. I recently used OrangeMantra Shopify eCommerce service, and I'm really impressed with the results. Their team provided excellent solutions at an affordable price, helping set up a seamless, user-friendly store and integrating multiple systems such as payment gateways, inventory management, and CRM tools for a smooth shopping experience. I highly recommend OrangeMantra to anyone looking to build or improve their eCommerce platform or online business. Overall, a great experience!

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    • Aditya Gautam
      Aditya Gautam Review from Google
      2.0

      Aditya Gautam's Review Sourced from Google

      Orangemantra is a good organization for a freshers but for experienced this organization is not so good because in this org the management is tooo bad and also the environment is not emoployee friendly. They can fire anyone when they want they don't give any prior notice and also The head of VP Dirctors as well as CEO they don't talk like professionals

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    • Santosh Negi
      Santosh Negi Review from Google
      5.0

      Santosh Negi's Review Sourced from Google

      Orangemantra is a highly professional AI development company. They helped us build a custom AI solution that improved efficiency and delivered great results. Highly recommended!

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    Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile
    • Panasonic
    • BMW
    • NIIT
    • IKEA
    • HALDIRAM
    • HERO
    • HONDA
    • NESTLE
    • TVS
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
  • Digital Marketing & Performance Agency.

    We transform your digital strategy helping you reach your full potential and catapult your company to exceptional success. Join forces with us to turn your company into a digital powerhouse, generating more leads, customers, and sales than ever before.  [... view BrainWave Digital profile ]
    Location
    Athens, Greece
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $55/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000

    BrainWave Digital Services

    • CRO
    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Email Marketing
    • Advertising
    • eCommerce
    • Business Consulting
    • Digital Strategy
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Panik Records
    • Helix Travel Agency
    • Kallisti's Stories
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
  • Boosting Your Online Presence with SEO, Local SEO & Strategic Web Design.

    IT DEV is a results driven digital agency based in Athens, Greece. Since 2023, we specialize in SEO, Local SEO (Google Maps), Google Ads, and high-performance web development. We help small and medium-sized businesses across Greece improve their online visibility, generate more organic traffic, and attract  [... view IT DEV profile ]
    Location
    Athens, Greece
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000

    IT DEV Services

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Content Marketing
    • CRO
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts

    IT DEV Reviews & Testimonials

    • Labis Filippou
      Labis Filippou Review from Google
      5.0

      Labis Filippou's Review Sourced from Google

      Professional people who are willing to provide the best service I have seen.Thank you for everything 🙏🏼

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    • Constantine Zavos
      Constantine Zavos Review from Google
      5.0

      Constantine Zavos's Review Sourced from Google

      Marios is such a great guy. He really opened my eyes to all the possibilities of having my own website.

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    Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile
    • Boat4all
    • Axon
    • Ionian Reserve
    • InterOil
    • Paintbull
    • DermaLife
    • PetroRetro
    • Nautilus
    • Hellinicon Dental
    • Prospelasi North
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

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.

About The Author and Expert Reviewer

Natasa Glikman is an experienced editor and content writer with over 10 years of experience in writing, editing, and translating articles across various topics, with a strong focus on marketing and advertising. At DesignRush, Natasa currently works as an editor, where she refines and enhances B2B content to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency across agency profiles and industry reports.

Mariana Delgado is the Head of Marketing at DesignRush, with more than ten years of experience across digital marketing, sales management, search, and video advertising. Since joining DesignRush, she has delivered 3× site-traffic growth and 2× growth in monthly revenue by building scalable, performance-led programs that connect acquisition, content, and brand across channels. Her campaigns have achieved a 5:1 ROAS.