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Fahrenheit Marketing is dedicated to helping businesses thrive by expertly designing, developing, and promoting world-class websites. Our portfolio includes publicly traded multinational corporations as well as renowned local brands, all of which serve both B2B and B2C markets...
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- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- Web Design
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $185/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
AdVenture Media Group is at the forefront of Google Advertising, trusted by global giants like Forbes and AMC. Our unparalleled expertise has made us a chosen partner by Google for training sessions worldwide. Led by the visionary Isaac Rudansky, we prioritize ROI and won't take on projects unless we're...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- CRO
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Woodmere, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 36 Projects Listed
TechBear
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.We specialize in Web Design & Development, Digital Marketing, SEO, Graphic Design work, Web Apps, Hosting & Maintenance and more. Businesses of all sizes can count on TechBear for all their online needs...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Sanford, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 31 Projects Listed
Elevating brands for 10+ years, Probey Services is a full-stack digital marketing company that offers expertise in SEO, PPC, social media marketing, email marketing, influencer marketing, digital PR, content creation, and SMS marketing...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Show more
- Location
- Noida, India
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 94 Projects Listed
DiscoverMyBusiness is a full-service digital marketing agency delivering SEO, PPC, social media, content, CRO, web design, and ORM. Serving law firms, healthcare, home services, SaaS, and franchises, it suits businesses seeking data-driven omnichannel growth...
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- Digital Marketing
- CRO
- PPC
- SEO
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Digital Marketing Alive: Experts in SEO and Website Design, we enhance your online presence with top-notch search engine optimization and custom website solutions. Our white-label services allow agencies to seamlessly offer these high-quality SEO and design services under their brand...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
120/80 is a Data-Driven PPC Management agency specializing in a broad range of solutions that drive leads and conversions...
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- PPC
- CRO
- Digital Marketing
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Wowbix is an affordable digital marketing company based in Paramus, NJ. It proudly helps local and multinational businesses effectively market their products/services online...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Paramus, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Pearl Lemon is a London-based SEO agency offering a range of services to enhance online visibility and drive organic traffic. They provide SEO solutions for various sectors, including local and international SEO, SEO mobile optimization, on-page SEO, and technical SEO...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- CRO
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $97/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 27 Projects Listed
We make the outside irresistible and the inside effortless. One Cincinnati team for brand, web, marketing, and RevOps, for ambitious organizations from founder-led to fully scaled...
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- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- CRM Consulting
- Web Design
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- Location
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 36 Projects Listed
As a full-service digital marketing agency, 12 Adaptive Marketing ensures that your business thrives with innovative solutions in paid ads, SEO, and geo-fencing. Our recognized leadership in online growth strategies continues to set new standards as we work alongside you to achieve your goals...
Top Services:
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Services
- Content Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $195/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Headquartered in Edmonton, Canada, Out Origin is a talented and diverse international team dedicated to ethical marketing and sustainable, long-term growth as an agency. We are committed to leaving our clients, and the world, better off for having known us...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Development
- Show more
- Location
- Edmonton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Dive into comprehensive SEO and Digital Advertising with Jives Media. We're experts in SEO, PPC, ensuring optimized campaigns for superior ROI. Through real-time tracking and daily adjustments, we empower you with marketing that drives real revenue...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- PPC
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
A brand as great as yours deserves great marketing. Grounded in results, Major Tom helps your ROI and ROAS blast off with planning and performance under one roof. With us, you'll get strategic innovation as well as top-tier tactical execution...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- WordPress Website Design
- Branding
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 15 Projects Listed
We build digital solutions that help brands boost visibility and double their growth within 12 - 18 months...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Baldwin, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 55 Projects Listed
Enhance your online presence through our specialized SEO guidance. Our digital marketing agency focuses on assisting professionals in acquiring qualified leads and increasing sales, enabling you to stand out, adapt to market shifts, embrace cutting-edge technology, boost local presence, and generate...
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- PPC
- CRO
- SEO
- Market Research
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- Location
- Dubrovnik, Croatia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Kobe Digital is a unified team of performance marketing, design, and video production experts. Our mastery of these disciplines is what makes us effective. Our ability to integrate them seamlessly is what makes us unique...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Video Production
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 15 Projects Listed
Social Media 55 is an award-winning full-service digital marketing and social media agency established in 2014...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Montreal, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 24 Projects Listed
Denver Web Success is a web design firm that you can trust. Concentrating only on the Denver Colorado marketplace, Denver Web Success places great emphasis on personal service to provide top-quality web sites to our clients...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Reputation Management
- Web Design
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- $1,000 - $10,000
With 5 years of experience, we've powered 200+ projects in 18 industries. Big names like the US Embassy, Forbes, Club Med, Viessmann, Heinemann Duty Free, and Boucheron Paris trust us with their brands...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
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- 17 Projects Listed
Led by Nike's former Global Director of Paid Media, we specialize in scaling brands with proven strategies in paid media, creative, CRO, email, SMS & lifecycle marketing. Our expertise in driving global growth ensures results for businesses ready to scale fast...
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- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
Aimers is a B2B SaaS marketing agency helping SaaS and tech companies turn ad spend into qualified pipeline, not just clicks or leads...
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- CRO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Direct Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Full-Stack WordPress & WooCommerce Development Agency...
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- Web Development
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- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Claymont, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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- 11 Projects Listed
Our vision is to see businesses of all sizes reach their full potential by using modern marketing strategies and that are proven to help scale businesses either in size, reach, revenue, or all three...
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- SEO
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- Web Design
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- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- $100/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
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Lounge Lizard
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.AI LeaderRecognized for strong visibility across AI-powered search and answer engines.+1Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Lounge Lizard provides SEO, PPC, social media, email marketing, content marketing, and CRO alongside web design and development. Operating since 1998, it has launched 1,000+ campaigns, driving 1,000+ traffic, 95% lift in engagement, and 200%+ sales increase for clients like Nikon and NYU...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- eCommerce
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Portfolios Count
- 27 Projects Listed
ReVerb is an American digital agency providing a full cycle of marketing services for IT companies, hi-tech startups, ICO projects, and industrial enterprises. Our services include but are not limited to content marketing, ICO promotion, SMM, SEO, public speaking, startup branding, and design...
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- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Dodge Center, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 18 Projects Listed
"K2 Analytics is a Las Vegas-based design and marketing company serving clients from around the world. They are a digital design and marketing agency that excels at designing mobile-friendly websites and marketing them to their fullest potential. K2 Analytics believes that a great website design must be...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
The Digital Edge is a dynamic and results-oriented marketing agency offering comprehensive solutions tailored to meet our clients' needs. With a focus on creativity and effectiveness, we specialize in crafting and implementing innovative strategies that consistently yield impactful results...
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Sugar Land, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $7/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
UAATEAM helps eCommerce businesses that are already investing in advertising, but are not getting the projected profitability.We stabilize the model, configure analytics, launch channels in stages and scale only after confirming the result...
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- eCommerce
- PPC
- Email Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Kharkiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
We provide numerous creative and technical services including digital marketing, creative design, search engine optimization, search engine marketing, pay per click advertising, web design & development, social media marketing, content strategy, video marketing, e-commerce solutions...
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- PPC
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Reston, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- $99/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
MyCloudPulse Technology Pvt. Ltd. has a team of enthusiastic tech geeks who are masters of their fields and are passionate about the development technologies. We have ventured with some of the renowned businesses around the globe and understand the needs of the international clients well...
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- Web Development
- Software Development
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- Jaipur, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $18/hr
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- $25,000 - $50,000
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- 25 Projects Listed
At Matrix Bricks, we fuse cutting-edge technology with creative innovation to elevate your business performance globally...
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- Digital Services
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- $45/hr
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- Under $1,000
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- 54 Projects Listed
TDS Premier Web Design & Development Agency goes beyond traditional web design and development. We see each project as an opportunity to innovate and excel. With a strong focus on quality and creativity, we specialize in creating custom digital solutions to enhance user experience and strengthen...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
At Optimum7, we help small and medium-sized eCommerce businesses thrive in a world dominated by giants like Amazon and Walmart...
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- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce
- Web Design
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- Location
- Coral Gables, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
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- $100/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
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- 20 Projects Listed
Digital Drew SEM is a search and social media advertising agency that ensures quality and value for all of our clients. Our services include: Creating copy and targeting on platforms such as Google, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Amazon...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
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- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- $100/hr
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- Under $1,000
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- 14 Projects Listed
Digital Dot connects vision to success with full-service digital marketing. Our expertise in SEO, PPC, web design, email marketing, and social media drives your business growth...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
Kollective is a full service digital design and marketing agency specialising in the hotel, hospitality and tourism sectors...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Athens, Greece
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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- 39 Projects Listed
TekRevol is a globally recognized digital innovation company with 10 years of experience delivering high-impact mobile applications, AI-powered software, and scalable digital products. Every engagement begins with a clear roadmap, defined KPIs, and a commitment to measurable business outcomes...
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- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- AI Development
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- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 46 Projects Listed
Ripe Media is a Los Angeles digital agency founded in 2003, specializing in web design, WordPress development, branding, and eLearning for nonprofits, healthcare organizations, government agencies, and mission-driven brands...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
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- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- $90/hr
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- $10,000 - $25,000
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- 8 Projects Listed
PoolMarketing.com is the leading digital advertising agency in the pool & spa industry. With clients from coast to coast, we provide best-in-class marketing services for pool builders, pool service companies, pool manufacturers, distributors and suppliers. Our expertise in the field of marketing and reach in...
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- Sacramento, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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- 20 Projects Listed
BrandLume is your all in one-stop for all things digital marketing. Branding, PPC, SEO and everything Websites all in one place with Wholesale pricing with no longterm contracts and all of our services have upfront pricing!Find out why BrandLume is powering 6400 clients & 400+ Agencies globally!...
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- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
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- Under $1,000
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MJK Digital (MJK) is an established full-service digital agency based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Since 2013, we have garnered recognition for our outstanding work in assisting mid-size and Fortune 1000 businesses in effectively promoting their products and services online. Our expertise in digital marketing...
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- PPC
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- Minneapolis, Minnesota
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- $120/hr
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Digital Folks is the most trusted website design and digital marketing company in Vancouver, Canada and the USA...
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- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- $75/hr
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- 8 Projects Listed
The Emms is an award-winning boutique digital agency and marketing consultancy founded by Marielle Reussink. Operating globally, the agency maintains primary hubs in both Guelph, Ontario, Canada and Singapore...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
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- Guelph, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
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- Los Angeles, California
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- 50 - 99
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- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Discover the future of digital marketing with Quadra Digital Solutions, a leading Digital Marketing Company headquartered in California. With a passionate team spread across the USA and Germany, we bring together the brightest minds in development and sales. Since our founding in 2018...
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- Munich, Germany
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- $20/hr
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- Under $1,000
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- Melbourne, Australia
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- $1,000 - $10,000
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Were on a quest to tame the wild wild web. An endless digital landscape of organized chaos and limitless opportunity. We want to help clients reign in and take control of their digital presence...
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- AEO
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- PPC
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- Cape Town, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- $60/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
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- 14 Projects Listed
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- Auckland, New Zealand
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- $280/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
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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.
The main benefits of their work include:
1. Immediate visibility and faster growth
Unlike organic SEO, which can take 6 to 12 months to show results, SEM provides almost instant visibility:
- Ads can increase brand awareness by up to 80%, even when users do not click immediately
- Around 66% of high-intent searches go to paid ads instead of organic results
- Top ad positions can drive over 3x more clicks compared to lower placements
2. Clear and scalable ROI
Every click and conversion is tracked, so you know what works and what to scale.
- Businesses often earn about $2 for every $1 spent on Google Ads
- eCommerce campaigns often target 4x to 8x return on ad spend
- Profitable campaigns can scale budgets without losing performance
3. Better targeting and higher conversions
Ads reach people based on intent, location, and behavior, not guesswork.
- Demographic targeting can bring 10 to 56% higher conversions with Microsoft Ads
- Brand keywords often convert at 15% to 25%, much higher than generic terms
- Retargeting campaigns can increase conversions by up to 70% by re-engaging visitors
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Agencies improve ad quality, targeting, and bidding to reduce unnecessary costs.
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- Proper keyword targeting and negative keywords can cut wasted spend by up to 45%
- Responsive ads test multiple variations and often drive 13% more conversions than static ads
5. Access to tools and expertise
Agencies provide advanced tools and experienced specialists without in-house hiring.
- Professional tools and platforms can cost $2,000 to $5,000 per month on their own
- Building an in-house team can exceed $200,000 per year in salaries and overhead
- Strong creative, data analysis, and strategy can increase sales performance by around 30%
When should a business invest in search engine marketing?
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?
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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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