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We are an agency specializing in web design with WordPress and the installation of chatbots with generative artificial intelligence, with a natural language (GPT chat) that resolves customer doubts...
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- Molina de Segura, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
ZINC Digital is a Miami-born agency built for long games and real growth. We pair Fortune 500 experience with startup hungerguiding brands like Porsche, The Home Depot, John Deere, YMCA, and U.S. Oil Solutions. Our work spans SEO, paid media, branding, creative, and websites to convert...
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
TucsonBizz is a leading web design company Tucson, AZ, USA. Its offering custom website design, resposive web design, mobile friendly design, mobile app design for your business and mobile Apps. Contact us now for hire web designers...
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- Location
- Tucson, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
For Businesses & Non-Profits:ready to work with a trusted partner on your website?JVM Makes website design, support services and WordPress maintenance worry-free...
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- Roseburg, Oregon
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- Under 49
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- $150/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
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- 4 Projects Listed
At Marcelline & Co., our fervor lies in meticulously sculpting compelling digital experiences that not only animate your concepts but also serve as catalysts for your business's prosperity within the dynamic contours of the contemporary digital sphere. We ardently believe in the transformative power of...
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- 4 Projects Listed
Ab Nahid Agency builds fast, scalable, SEO-optimized websites using Next.js, helping startups and businesses launch high-performance digital platforms that grow their online presence efficiently...
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- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Sylhet, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
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- Under $1,000
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- 1 Project Listed
Ruckus
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
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- Azle, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- $50/hr
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- Under $1,000
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- 1 Project Listed
We are an experienced and passionate team of professionals that live and breathe web design and digital marketing. All our services are offered in-house and are integrated to exceed your business requirements...
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- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Attorney Marketing Network is the leading legal marketing agency providing a wide array of digital services such as SEO, PPC, SMO, CRM, Web Development and more...
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- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
A unique success-proven approach to scale small and medium businesses. Fully bespoke, hand-in-hand with your teams, every step of the way...
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
An independent studio based in Novi Sad. We solve complex digital challenges with clean execution and zero unnecessary friction. We integrate into your business, learn how it works, and handle your branding, web, and marketing without daily calls, constant updates, or you managing the process...
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- Novi Sad, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Boca Raton web design and SEO company that has served South Florida businesses since 2015. We build fast, custom WordPress websites and then do the work that gets them found: SEO, local SEO, Google Business Profile management and Google Ads. Our team runs its own online store, so we build for leads and sales...
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- eCommerce Development
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- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Boca Raton, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Dezino Graphist builds websites that get found on Google and recommended by AI. Founded in 2009 and led from Adelaide, we design and develop sites on Astro, WordPress and WooCommerce, custom PHP and React, then grow them with SEO and AI search optimisation, Google and Meta ads, CRM setup and AI automation...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- AEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Adelaide, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Monsoon is a team of storytellers based out of West Texas. We help businesses and brands grow through design, web, and marketing. Lubbock Web Design and Graphic Design Experts...
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- Branding
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- Location
- Lubbock, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $130/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
VM Project offers expert WordPress services from a skilled professional based in Russia. With a focus on web development and design, I specialize in creating, customizing, and optimizing WordPress websites to suit your business needs, ensuring high-quality, efficient, and user-friendly solutions that drive...
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- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Tver, Russia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
37SOLUTIONS provides strategic technology leadership and digital services for small businesses and personal brands. We bring enterprise-grade thinking to businesses that don't need a full-time CTO and pair it with hands-on execution across hosting, development, and marketing.Fractional CTO & Technology...
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- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Wonkrew is a digital marketing agency that specializes in SEO, SMM, Paid Campaigns, Influencer Marketing, Website design & development. We are your digital transformation partners with a concentration on maximizing results while keeping your company's budget and long-term objectives in mind...
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- eCommerce
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- Location
- Chennai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
Origen Digital is a performance-driven digital consultancy founded by ex-Googlers Vicky and Nico. With over 20 years of combined experience in digital advertising, they specialize in crafting data-informed strategies that blend analytical precision with creative innovation to drive measurable results...
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- Mexico City, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- $60/hr
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StandOut Advertising is a full service advertising agency where it is our goal to help your business STANDOUT from the competition...
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- Location
- Clarence, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- $125/hr
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More than a digital storefront, we're a strategic digital solution partner with a decade-long experience. We help founders and entrepreneurs looking to design, develop and deploy digital solutions. When we founded ITL, we wanted to help businesses grow through technology that delivers real results. We are now...
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- Memphis, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Cherry Byte Technologies understands the importance of remaining current through frequent self-reinvention. We accomplish this by continually attracting the brightest minds in modern digital paradigms and platforms...
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- Location
- Lewes, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
At Digital Obsession Communication Pvt Ltd, we believe in communicating success with real numbers that show up on your Google Analytics. Our focus is on getting the best value for the amount you invest in SEO and other web services. With my expertise, we can help you achieve your business objectives and take...
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- Gurgaon, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- $99/hr
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blackDot.ca is a Web Development Company in Toronto. We do web design, UI/UX design, API integration, database development, WordPress development and much more...
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- CRO
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- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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- 3 Projects Listed
Max Effect Marketing is a highly regarded agency specializing in web design and digital marketing. Our comprehensive range of services includes innovative TV advertising and strategic digital marketing solutions, all designed to drive significant business growth...
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- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Aurora, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Sixth City Marketing taps into the vast potential of your website to improve your online presence. Through our unique hands-on approach, we listen, understand, and then act, ensuring you get optimal results and ROI. See what our data-driven marketing services can do for your business today...
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- SEO
- PPC
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- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Westlake, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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- 5 Projects Listed
Somos una agencia de comunicación y marketing digital. Contenidos, digital y comunicación. Logramos notoriedad y relevancia para nuestros clientes y, a partir de ahí, ventas. Expertos en la gestión de perfiles de empresa en Google y en la gestión de reseñas de Internet...
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- Santurtzi, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- $75/hr
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- $10,000 - $25,000
Kreative Marketing Insights (KMI) is a top Atlanta digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, social media marketing, and website design & development. We drive online growth with innovative strategies and cutting-edge solutions...
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- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- $50/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
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- 5 Projects Listed
We are a full-service agency based on Vancouver Island, prioritizing exceptional ROI for our clients, seamless user experiences for their visitors, and captivating design across the board. With a strong presence in fiercely competitive sectors such as Hospitality, Trades, Tourism, and Construction, we deliver...
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- Victoria, Canada
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- $136/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
Trizone India is a premier, full-service creative agency specializing in integrated branding, advertising, and digital solutions. With over a decade of experience, we are dedicated to crafting compelling brand stories and delivering result-oriented marketing strategies for clients across industries...
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- Branding
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- Location
- Vadodara, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We combine aesthetics with efficiency and build websites with lightning-fast performance and seamless loading times. We deliver mobile-friendly and seo-optimized websites that captivate at first glance and convert with speed...
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- Location
- Mississauga, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- $50/hr
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- Under $1,000
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As one of the fastest-rising digital marketing agencies in the U.S.,V Digital Services operates in more than 300 American cities, where weoffer premier white-label solutions for a growing number of affiliated mediaentities and agencies...
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- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
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- 2 Projects Listed
Welcome to SEO Smart, where unmatched SEO expertise meets the fastest hosting service in Kenya. We specialize in a wide range of SEO services - from On-Page and Off-Page SEO to Local and Technical SEO - all designed to elevate your online presence...
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- Nairobi, Kenya
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- $1,000 - $10,000
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- 8 Projects Listed
We are a local agency specializing in creating unique & responsive websites that work for you, and show up where your customers are looking for services like yours! We take pride in great customer services, and even better work & pricing!...
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- Regina, Canada
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- Under 49
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- Under $1,000
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- 3 Projects Listed
Furniture is a furniture marketing agency with a sales-oriented portfolio providing services in the UK market, now aiming to provide services worldwide...
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- Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
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- Under 49
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- $30/hr
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Optiimus is a digital marketing technology platform engineered for Canadian dental, medical, and healthcare clinics. Harness the power of AI technology and automation to attract new patients to your practice and automate your business growth with the best healthcare digital marketing and advertising agency...
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- Edmonton, Canada
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- $99/hr
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Sport marketing, as offered by Creatitive, stands as a comprehensive service within their repertoire of digital marketing solutions...
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- Location
- Gilbert, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- $120/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Rankpage Hong Kong helps businesses strengthen their presence in Google search and AI-generated answers. Our GEO, SEO and AI SEO services combine technical website improvements, useful content and consistent brand information. From local service providers to ecommerce businesses, we plan around how customers...
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- Location
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- $1,000 - $10,000
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- 1 Project Listed
Nucleosys Tech is the Best Digital Marketing Agency in Pune, employing a talented team of website and digital marketing with eCommerce experts. Their main focal point in web development is eCommerce. As one of the top website development and digital marketing agencies in the country, weve been working on web...
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- Pune, India
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- 100 - 249
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- $50/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
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At Vonnimedia, we are a premier Social led, Full service marketing agency driven by a relentless pursuit of results. Our team brings strategy, creative and media buying together to help brands tell their stories that actually move the needle on growing their business...
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- Sydney, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- $150/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
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- 1 Project Listed
Flint Digital is a growth marketing agency that helps brands scale with data-driven strategies, growth audits, and revenue-focused marketing systems...
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- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
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- $20/hr
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- 1 Project Listed
Desarrollo XML is the partner chosen by many companies, SMEs and entrepreneurs for their technological challenges. We help companies increase their value through custom software development, product design, quality control and consulting services...
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- Alicante, Spain
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- $80/hr
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- Gandhinagar, India
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- Under 49
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- $25/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
From websites to social media, we deliver results-driven digital marketing solutions that help businesses in Bangladesh and internationally grow online. Our expert team combines SEO, creative design, and strategy to boost visibility, engagement, and measurable success for brands at home and across the globe...
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- Digital Marketing
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- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
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- $20/hr
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I-PR Agency is a Rome-based digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, Digital PR, Social Media Marketing and Google Ads. Founded by Marco di Giacomantonio, we help professionals, clinics, hotels and SMEs grow their online presence with data-driven strategies and measurable results. We work with a limited...
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- Rome, Italy
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- $150/hr
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Ratnam Solutions stands as the premier digital marketing company in Hyderabad, focusing on web and mobile application development to enhance and optimize your business's digital presence. With our specialized expertise and dedication to excellence, we ensure that your brand achieves maximum visibility and...
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- Hyderabad, India
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- 50 - 99
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Ontik Technology serves as your expert partner, collaborating closely with clients to develop high-quality software solutions swiftly and accurately. As a global software consulting, development, and outsourcing agency, we are dedicated to delivering excellence in every project we undertake...
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- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
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- $20/hr
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Simply put, the Blueliner Marketing approach works. We assist businesses in generating and maintaining sustainable growth by providing authentic and affordable marketing services that deliver outstanding results...
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- Jersey City, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- $100/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
Majux is an SEO and advertising agency that helps law firms across the country increase revenue. Offices in Philadelphia and Denver...
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- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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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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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?
Sources
DesignRush sustains a directory of over 30,000 agencies categorized by service category, location, expertise, and reviews. We build our database in two ways:
- Our dedicated team of agency experts actively searches the web for top-performing companies. We then pull information from their websites, online presence, and client testimonials to verify their status and qualifications prior to listing.
- The agencies listed get notified of their profiles on the website and they can choose to claim it or not, which suggests their availability for more collaborations.
Agencies can also reach out to DesignRush and must go through the verification process prior to being listed.
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What is the difference between SEO and SEM?
The main difference between these two marketing branches is how they acquire traffic: Search Engine Optimization (SEO) earns traffic organically, while Search Engine Marketing (SEM) buys traffic through paid ads.
| Aspect | SEO | SEM |
| Traffic source | Organic (unpaid) | Paid (ads on search engines) |
| Cost model | No cost-per-click | Pay-per-click (PPC) |
| Result speed | Slow, builds over time | Fast, immediate visibility |
| Placement | Organic search results | Top and bottom ad placements |
| Strategy | Content, technical setup, backlinks | Bidding, ad copy, targeting |
| Long-term value | High, compounding over time | Stops when the budget stops |
| Control | Limited control over rankings | Full control over spend and targeting |
What platforms are used for search engine marketing?
Search engine marketing runs mainly on paid search platforms. Google Ads leads globally, with regional and niche platforms used based on audience and market.
- Google Ads is the largest platform and covers Google Search, YouTube, Gmail, and partner sites.
- Microsoft Advertising (Bing Ads) reaches Bing, Yahoo, and AOL users. It often has lower CPCs.
- Amazon Ads shows search ads inside Amazon for product-driven campaigns.
- Apple Search Ads promotes apps within App Store search results.
- Baidu Ads is the primary platform in China.
- Yandex Ads is dominant in Russia and nearby markets.
Can a search engine marketing company guarantee a #1 ranking?
No. An SEM agency cannot guarantee a #1 ranking.
Search ads run on an auction, and ad rank depends on bid, ad quality, expected click-through rate, and landing page experience. Competitors change bids constantly, so positions shift in real time.
Agencies control strategy, targeting, and optimization. They improve results, reduce costs, and increase conversions, but they do not control the auction or competitors, so no one can consistently promise the top spot.
How much do SEM services cost?
Best SEM agencies typically charge between $100 and $300 per hour. Most businesses spend $500 to $5,000+ per month on SEM, while competitive industries can spend from $10,000 to $50,000+. Total cost combines ad spend and agency fees.
- Ad spend: You pay for each click, but some clicks cost a few dollars, while competitive keywords like legal or finance can go above $50 per click. Total spend depends on how many clicks you want and how competitive your market is.
- SEM companies’ monthly fees:
- $500 to $1,500 per month for basic setup and management
- $1,000 to $5,000 per month for full service and optimization
- $10,000 to $50,000+ for large-scale, multi-platform campaigns
Search engine marketing agencies can also charge a percentage of ad spend, usually between 5% and 20%.
As a general rule, many companies allocate around 10% to 12% of revenue to SEM and digital advertising.
How long does it take to see SEM results?
SEM companies can deliver results for paid search within days, while SEO takes months to build traffic and rankings.
Paid search can drive traffic almost immediately after launch. Early results appear within hours or days, but campaigns need a few weeks to stabilize. Most accounts become efficient within 2 to 8 weeks, and performance becomes stronger after 2 to 3 months.
SEO works much more slowly. The first 1 to 3 months usually go into technical fixes, content creation, and indexing. Noticeable traffic growth often occurs between 3 and 6 months for less-competitive terms. Strong rankings and consistent traffic typically take 6 to 12 months or more, especially for new websites.
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