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Best Search Engine Marketing Companies

3,694 Companies - Rankings updated: July 25, 2026

DesignRush vets all search engine marketing companies based on professional qualifications and verified client feedback to help you choose confidently. Some placements are paid.

  • Creativity Unleashed

    Creativity Unleashed

    AARK Marketing Services - UAEs Most Trusted Digital Marketing & PR Agency with 100% Client Satisfaction. Ignite your brands growth with data-driven marketing, powerful PR, and high-performance digital strategies tailored for the UAE and GCC markets. We help you attract qualified traffic, capture valuable...  View AARK Marketing Services LLC's portfolio  |  View all reviews

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Public Relations
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Design
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Drive Better Business Results

    Drive Better Business Results

    From custom web builds to data-enriched campaigns, we craft tailored strategies that skyrocket traffic, conversions, and ROI...  View AreaClicks's portfolio  |  View all reviews

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    Location
    Oak Brook, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Award Winning Digital Marketing Agency

    Award Winning Digital Marketing Agency

    Our services have been specifically designed to help UK companies reach their full potential. Whether you need SEO, PPC, social media marketing, content creation, web design, or a combination of services, we've got you covered...  View all reviews

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • PPC
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    Bristol, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Credit Union Web Design, Apps and Hosting

    Credit Union Web Design, Apps and Hosting

    Situated at the heart of the dynamic technology hub in Central Oregon, Avtec Media Group stands as an interactive agency and design firm specializing in the creation, design and programming of interactive media and web technologies specifically for credit unions nationwide...  View Avtec Media profile

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • Digital Strategy
    • Creative Services
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Bend, Oregon
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $140/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Superior Design For Explosive Business Growth

    Superior Design For Explosive Business Growth

    Igniting Digital Experiences For Explosive Business GrowthWhether big or small, we make your vision a reality. For over two decades, we have helped brands craft beautiful websites and creative messaging that educates, inspires, and drives growth...  View JuneDay profile

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Web Design
    • Design Services
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
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    Location
    Knysna, South Africa
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Custom websites that search engines love.

    Custom websites that search engines love.

    Night Fox is an SEO and web design company with locations in Redmond and Spokane, Washington. We specialize in custom websites and hand coding that search engines love...  View all reviews

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Spokane, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Your Success Is Our Goal!

    Your Success Is Our Goal!

    RAD SUN is a global consulting firm that provides technology solutions. We provide CTO as a Service, highly trained employees, and full support to international clients in their digital transformation journeys. We provide e-commerce website development services, including building new websites, fixing...  View RAD SUN TECHNOLOGY profile

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Design
    • SEO
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    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $45/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Digital Marketing Agency for Online Growth

    Digital Marketing Agency for Online Growth

    We are a digital marketing agency focusing on revenue growth that specializes in helping tech products and services, startups, software, and SaaS businesses achieve sustainable growth through the use of data-driven marketing strategies and growth website design...  View all reviews

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Digital Services
    • eCommerce Development
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    Las Vegas, Nevada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Digital Marketing for Contractors

    Digital Marketing for Contractors

    With a niche in the construction and service industry, our team specializes in developing the digital presence of small, mid size and large companies. We create an engineered plan to achieve higher search engine rankings and customer calls for your business...  View DesignBuild Media profile

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
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    Location
    Kingman, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
  • Matching Talent With Success

    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...  View all reviews

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Your go to partner for Shopify websites and maintenance.

    Your go to partner for Shopify websites and maintenance.

    Saikai will help you sell and sustainably grow on Shopify...  View Saikai profile

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Digital Strategy
    • UI/UX Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Sofia, Bulgaria
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $80/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Your Guiding Light for Digital Marketing

    Your Guiding Light for Digital Marketing

    Renaissance Marketing is a premium digital marketing & SEO agency based in Tampa with a Richmond hub, serving clients nationwide. We align SEO, web design, CRO, PPC, and programmatic to build predictable growth for mid-market brands and agencies...  View all reviews

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Tampa, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Elevate Your Visibility, Amplify Your Success!

    Elevate Your Visibility, Amplify Your Success!

    We offer high-performing and cost-effective digital marketing services for small businesses. Our clients are able to grow through a scaled-down suite of the same analytics-based marketing services their bigger competitors rely on for success...  View Smart PR Communications profile

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • Market Research
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    Location
    Naperville, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Africa's leading design and digital marketing agency for impact-driven and sustainable organisations

    Africa's leading design and digital marketing agency for impact-driven and sustainable organisations

    We help amplify your brand communications through compelling visual design and effective, data-driven marketing designed for growth and success...  View all reviews

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Digital Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Cape Town, South Africa
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Creating Permanent Digital Success

    Creating Permanent Digital Success

    We are a full serviced digital marketing agency that started out as a specliast SEO agency. We work with a range of clients and have a lot of experience with ecommerce, fashion and travel brands...  View all reviews

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • CRO
    • Public Relations
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    Location
    Romford, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $650/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • CMMI Level 3 and ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certified IT organization.

    CMMI Level 3 and ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certified IT organization.

    A global digital transformation partner with 22+ years of experience, helping businesses modernize and scale with AI, ML, IoT, cloud, and cybersecurity solutions across industries like finance, manufacturing, telecom, and retail...  View all reviews

    Top Services:

    • Cybersecurity
    • IT Services
    • Digital Marketing
    • IoT
    • eCommerce Development
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    Location
    Piscataway, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • One of the Leading Digital Marketing and Web Development Agency in the Region.

    One of the Leading Digital Marketing and Web Development Agency in the Region.

    Award-winning end-to-end digital solutions for business growth...  View all reviews

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • We Build Great Websites for Small Business.

    We Build Great Websites for Small Business.

    Our focus is on assisting entrepreneurs and small business owners in navigating the complexities of web technologies. We provide exceptional web solutions that not only meet customer needs but also achieve high rankings through fast, aesthetically pleasing page designs...  View all reviews

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Design Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Rochester, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Redcore Digital Is an Award Winning Digital Marketing Agency.

    Redcore Digital Is an Award Winning Digital Marketing Agency.

    RedCore Digital is an award winning digital marketing agency specialising in search engine optimisation. Through a full-disclosure approach, we work with our clients on the forefront of their marketing team and embed ourselves in their existing operations. We provide honest advice, bespoke strategies and a...  View all reviews

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Content Marketing
    • eCommerce
    • CRO
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    Location
    Birkenhead, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Web Design & Google, Microsoft & Meta Ads Specialists

    Web Design & Google, Microsoft & Meta Ads Specialists

    We build outstanding websites and scale extraordinary Google, Microsoft and Meta Ads campaigns, growing your monthly profits, expanding your online reach and winning awards for our work because we put you, our clients, first...  View all reviews

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • CRO
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Email Marketing
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    Location
    Monmouth, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
  • Advanced Automotive Marketing for a Digital-First World

    Advanced Automotive Marketing for a Digital-First World

    C-4 Analytics helps thousands of dealers do what matters most: sell more vehicles, earn more market share and reduce marketing waste. It's time to own your market and dominate your competition...  View all reviews

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
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    Location
    Wakefield, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • Singapores Leading Web Design & Digital Marketing Agency

    Singapores Leading Web Design & Digital Marketing Agency

    Hunters Digital is a result-driven web and digital agency in Singapore that crafts sleek websites, strategies ad campaigns, and SEO solutions...  View all reviews

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • Digital Services
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Singapore, Singapore
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We drive revenue with SEO and content at scale

    We drive revenue with SEO and content at scale

    iPullRank is a leading enterprise SEO, martech and content marketing agency with regard to technical SEO, audience-focused SEO, and content engineering. By prioritising the needs of people, we have given our clients organic search results worth $2 billion or more...  View IPullRank profile

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Market Research
    • Content Marketing
    • AI Development
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $80/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Do you have a vision? We will help you get there.

    Do you have a vision? We will help you get there.

    We believe in doing simple or complex things, no matter what the platform...  View TRESMEDIA profile

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    Pueblo Libre, Peru
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Strategisch online marketing bureau

    Strategisch online marketing bureau

    We kicked off in 2016 and built a healthy and stable online marketing agency in the past few years. Online Bazen is known as an online marketing agency that knows exactly what’s going on in the digital landscape. We think along, work along, execute and optimise for more than 75 companies and organisations...  View all reviews

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Email Marketing
    • eCommerce
    • PPC
    • SEO
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    Location
    Den Bosch, Netherlands
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Creative Marketing, Tailored Solutions.

    Creative Marketing, Tailored Solutions.

    We are a small team of designers in south Overland Park. We generally work with any client, but specialize in New Home Communities and Real Estate marketing...  View all reviews

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
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    Location
    Kansas City, Missouri
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Helping legal firms do better!

    Helping legal firms do better!

    Gorilla Webtactics is a niche law firm marketing agency for lawyers that specializes in marketing for criminal defense, family law, injury, bankruptcy and B2C law firms. We work with motivated managing partners and owners of law firms in major metropolitan areas who are looking for more clients or want to...  View Gorilla Webtactics profile

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Public Relations
    • Web Design
    Location
    Scottsdale, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Ignite Your Growth.

    Ignite Your Growth.

    Brighttail is a full-service demand-gen agency that specializes in helping high-tech B2B firms build strong brands and demand-generation programs. Our mission is to help you achieve your growth ambitions. We do this by partnering closely with your teams, becoming experts in your industries, and fully...  View Brighttail profile

    Top Services:

    • Email Marketing
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Lead generation experts

    Lead generation experts

    Lead generation agency providing B2B and B2C hot leads all around the world...  View HotLead profile

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
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    Location
    Poznan, Poland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Bring It To The Lab

    Bring It To The Lab

    Underlab Media Productions is the Marketing Agency title for our company Underlab Media Productions. We provide digital media design, content creation, content marketing, seo, sem, social media marketing and more...  View Underlab Media Productions profile

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Video Production
    • Graphic Design
    • Web Design
    • SEO
    • Show more
    Location
    Pompano Beach, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We are a full-service digital marketing agency based in Glasgow. We have been on the digital marketing scene for more than 10 years. Our experience in website development and online marketing is invaluable to any growing business. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of digital marketing services to our...  View all reviews

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • Show more
    Location
    Glasgow, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Technology, Information and Internet.

    Technology, Information and Internet.

    Our team of experts enjoy helping all of our clients and are focused on delivering the quality of service our clients deserve. Our focus is to provide the best website design, digital marketing, social media marketing services in Pensacola and surrounding areas...  View all reviews

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Pensacola, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Smart Business Solutions

    Smart Business Solutions

    JKI Marketing is a Web Developer and Digital Marketing Agency with offices in New Jersey and Florida. We have been recognized as one of the TOP 100 WIX WEB DESIGNERS IN THE WORLD, and one of the TOP DIGITAL MARKETING AGENCIES in Tampa, 2022. We offer: Web Design, Branding, SEO, SMM, SEMWe work with...  View all reviews

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Creative Services
    • Graphic Design
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Morristown, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • TURN-KEY MARKETING

    Strategic Marketing Solutions is a full-service direct mail marketing company offering custom design, print, and mail services to small businesses that want to attract local customers...  View all reviews

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • PPC
    • Show more
    Location
    Apache Junction, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Growing Businesses in The Digital Space, Bit by Bit .

    Growing Businesses in The Digital Space, Bit by Bit .

    Web Design, Development & Mobile App Development. Going Above and Beyond! Above Bits partners with businesses of all sizes to create customer friendly interfaces and vibrant e-commerce solutions...  View all reviews

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Email Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Charlotte, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Tailor-Made Digital Marketing Solutions

    Tailor-Made Digital Marketing Solutions

    We work with brands that want to be discovered and expand to strategically market to their ideal consumers...  View all reviews

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Email Marketing
    • PPC
    • Show more
    Location
    Royal Oak, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • AGENCY OF NOW

    AGENCY OF NOW

    A full-service agency for brand and digital interaction is EFK. We are a group of strategists, programmers, designers, web designers, and creative technologists building cutting-edge experiences for the connected world of today, both online and offline. We tell tales using pixels, paper, social media, video...  View all reviews

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Video Production
    • Video Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Trenton, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • ECOMMERCE & DIGITAL MARKETING AGENCY IN KENYA

    ECOMMERCE & DIGITAL MARKETING AGENCY IN KENYA

    Agency Africa is an award winning ecommerce & digital marketing agency based in Nairobi Kenya...  View Agency Africa Interactive profile

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Digital Services
    • eCommerce Development
    • SEO
    • Show more
    Location
    Nairobi, Kenya
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • PR Powerhouse: Amplifying Your Voice, Every Hour, Every Day!

    PR Powerhouse: Amplifying Your Voice, Every Hour, Every Day!

    At Two Four Seven PR, we are devoted to helping businesses achieve their public relations goals. Our team of experienced public relations professionals has a proven track record of delivering results-driven campaigns that build brand awareness, drive customer engagement, and enhance reputation...  View Two Four Seven PR profile

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • Design Services
    • Branding
    • Show more
    Location
    Vancouver, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Achieve Page One Results With Our Digital Marketing Services.

    Achieve Page One Results With Our Digital Marketing Services.

    Page One Digital acts as collaborative experts for all of your digital marketing needs. We're your digital marketing, SEO, and social media marketing agency all rolled into one. Our services are centered around these tools to help your business thrive in today's market...  View Page One Digital profile

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Fort Lauderdale, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Design. Strategy. Build.

    Design. Strategy. Build.

    A team of experienced digital specialists. We are experts in strategy, web design & build, with several large scale business platforms on our books. Our focus is on long term partnerships and we have a can do attitude...  View all reviews

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • SEO
    • Software Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Cheltenham, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Digital Marketing That Boosts Your Revenue.

    Digital Marketing That Boosts Your Revenue.

    At Rex Marketing, we advocate for a personalized marketing approach, recognizing the individual needs and objectives of each business we partner with. By collaborating closely with you, we craft customized marketing campaigns designed to resonate with your specific audience, ensuring optimal engagement and...  View all reviews

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • SEO
    • CRO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Fort Myers, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Marketing solutions for new and established clinics.

    Marketing solutions for new and established clinics.

    Specialist web design and digital marketing agency for beauty and aesthetics businesses. Helping clinics grow with bespoke websites, marketing, and advertising solutions...  View all reviews

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • We’re big on websites, marketing and automation.

    We’re big on websites, marketing and automation.

    A full service web design and digital marketing agency based in Christchurch...  View all reviews

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • UI/UX Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Christchurch, New Zealand
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Strategic Digital Marketing for Lasting Impact

    Strategic Digital Marketing for Lasting Impact

    Key Element is a UK-based digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, PPC, content marketing, and social media management. With a data-driven approach, the agency helps businesses enhance their online presence, drive engagement, and achieve measurable growth...  View all reviews

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Crafted Solutions

    Crafted Solutions

    Venice is a digital web agency specialising in Shopify, Magento, WordPress and Wix - partnering with everyone from independent startups to global brands. We offer a wide range of services, have a fully transparent ethos that builds trust and a positive collaborative client relationship...  View Venice Digital Ltd profile

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • WordPress Website Design
    • PPC
    • Show more
    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Boost Your SEO With Trusted Guest Posts

    Boost Your SEO With Trusted Guest Posts

    Vefogix is your trusted partner for enhancing online visibility through strategic content marketing and high-quality link-building solutions...  View Vefogix LLC profile

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Services
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Sheridan, Wyoming
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $5/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Trusted Web Designers In Essex

    Trusted Web Designers In Essex

    Web Design Essex helps local businesses in Essex and London creating new websites or to update existing ones. With a focus on user experience and goal orientated designs-oriented designs, we create websites that's that are set out to achieve your business's goals. Whether it's purely branding or generating...  View all reviews

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • PPC
    • SEO
    • Managed Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Hornchurch, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Strategic Solutions That Help Businesses Grow Online

    Strategic Solutions That Help Businesses Grow Online

    Typhoon is a digital agency specializing in web design, web development, and search engine optimization. We help businesses build fast, modern, and conversion-focused websites that improve visibility and generate real business growth. Our team focuses on performance, user experience, and SEO-driven strategies...  View Typhoon profile

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Viktring, Austria
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000

5 Frequently Asked Questions About Search Engine Marketing Agencies

What is the difference between SEO and SEM?

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

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.