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- Number of Employees
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- Average Hourly Rate
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- Minimal Budget
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- Portfolios Count
- 30 Projects Listed
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
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- 5 Projects Listed
Offering holistic digital media solutions, specializing in Amazon marketing, based on marketing intelligence, not out-of-the-box formulas...
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
The SEO Works are THE Digital Growth Experts. Multi-award winning digital marketing and web design that specialises in growing your business online!...
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- Location
- Sheffield, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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- 4 Projects Listed
We help ecommerce brands reach their maximum potential by delivering highly-specialized Amazon channel expertise tailored to their unique needs...
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- SEO
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- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Visions Design
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.At Visions Design, we've spent the last 10 years working with businesses across various industries and countries, but what truly matters to us is the people we work with. Building strong relationships with like-minded clients who care about their business is key to delivering exceptional results...
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- Location
- Warrington, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
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- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 17 Projects Listed
Vrinsoft Pty Ltd is a top software and mobile app development company in Melbourne, Australia. With over a decade of experience in the Australian market, we have demonstrated a history of success in every industry vertical...
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- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
SilverTech is a global digital experience consultancy focused on helping enterprise and mid-market organizations achieve growth and transformation by modernizing their digital ecosystems and accelerating long-term business performance through strategy, experience, technology, data, and applied AI...
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- Location
- Bedford, New Hampshire
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
MeanPug Digital is award-winning loyal marketing for ambitious law firms. We specialize in design and branding, web development, SEO, PPC, legal content implementation, PR, CRM integration, custom software development, and strategic consulting for firms that want to challenge the status quo...
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
SEO Express stands out as Argentina's premier SEO agency, boasting expertise in digital marketing and backed by a track record of over 200 successful projects worldwide. Our proven success stories underscore our commitment to delivering exceptional results for our clients, setting us apart as leaders in the...
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- Location
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Since 2013 - We're a digital marketing agency GROWTH agency focused on marketing results - but only the ones that matter...
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- Location
- Jdeideh, Lebanon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 17 Projects Listed
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- Location
- Legnago, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Pixlrabbit is a web design, branding, and marketing agency based in Atlanta, Georgia. We combine strategy and design to create effective brands and digital solutions...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Branding
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- Location
- Marietta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Helping one plumbing & HVAC company per service area become the business Google and AI recommend first....
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- AEO
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Saint Louis, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We are your dedicated full-service digital marketing & growth partner. With a global team of experienced marketers, we blend bold techniques with strategic insight to drive long-term growth for both B2B and B2C brands. Get in touch and let's put your brand on top...
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- SEO
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- Location
- Marlborough, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
We design, develop, and market quality WordPress websites for growing businesses that require long-lasting, flexible, and highly performant solutions tailored to their unique needs. We shoot for the very best in WordPress and web standards...
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- WordPress Website Design
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Marketing
- Location
- Stockholm, Sweden
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
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- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
AI Automation & Hyperautomation experts for iGaming. With over 20 years of experience in building complex software systems, our team helps B2B and B2C iGaming companies achieve next-level efficiency through AI-driven innovation, workflow automation, and business process automation (BPA)...
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- SEO
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- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 22 Projects Listed
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Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.97 Switch is an award-winning Chicago and Portland digital marketing agency that specializes in marketing, web design and strategy...
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
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- 10 Projects Listed
Melbourne's leading digital marketing agency, SIXGUN's innovative techniques and strategies are constructed for meaningful connections between you and your customers. These drive traffic to unlock your ambition...
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- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Newman Web Solutions is an Atlanta Web Design & Marketing Agency. We provide professional web design, SEO, and PPC marketing services for small & medium businesses located in the United States...
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- Social Media Marketing
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- PPC
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- $150/hr
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23 years ago, the internet looked nothing like it does today. Matrix Media has been evolving right along with it...
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- Location
- Kolkata, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 55 Projects Listed
VOCTOS is an SEO and AI search (GEO) agency built for Arabic and English markets across the MENA region. We rank brands on Google and get them named inside ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, Perplexity and Gemini. Google Premier Partner, 500+ projects across 22+ countries...
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- Location
- Cairo, Egypt
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $37/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
5280 Design Co. is Denver's leading web design and digital marketing agency. Located in the Denver Highlands...
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- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- $100/hr
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- 9 Projects Listed
Living Proof Creative delivers innovative Handcrafted Brand & Digital Experiences grounded in Creativity, Expert Ability, Reliability, and Likeability...
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
SEO Growth Partners Digital Marketing is a Portland digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, Google Ads, PPC, Web Design, and GEO (ChatGPT Marketing). We are a local Portland business that has month-to-month marketing contracts with our clients, forcing us to get our clients amazing results every month...
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- SEO
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Banter Marketo is a best digital marketing agency in India with extensive experience of working in India, US, UK, Canada and Australia. With a record of successfully delivering 1269+ projects over 6 years, Banter Marketo as best digital marketing agency is proud to showcase 200+ case studies in most of the...
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- Location
- Noida, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Built as a catalyst for business builders, we serve the visions of others by helping them grow their businesses smarter so they can become successful, sustainable, and profitable. Our digital marketing services: web design, SEO, Google PPC advertising, email marketing are all backed by 5 guarantees...
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- WordPress Website Design
- CRO
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- Calgary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Digital Marketing, Branding, Web Development, SEO, SMM, Content Creation, Drone shooting, Videography, Photography, 3D, Motion Design...
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- Baku, Azerbaijan
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
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We build websites that turn visitors into clients...
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- SEO
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- Belgrade, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- $45/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
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- 10 Projects Listed
Mut-Con is a full-scale business consultancy build to provide small businesses with affordable solutions to take their businesses online and succeed in the age of the internet regardless of what kind of competition they face. We work with our clients to craft tailor-made solutions that operate within their...
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- Location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- $30/hr
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- Under $1,000
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- 2 Projects Listed
Level is an award-winning, full service creative agency specializing in strategy, branding, and design...
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- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 15 Projects Listed
HawkSEM is a digital marketing agency that believes results are what really count. With ROI-driven strategies and solutions, we help companies make major gains in their marketing efforts, leaving consumers delighted with the outcome...
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- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Wpromote operates with a relentless challenger mindset, never content with mediocrity. We continuously optimize underperforming campaigns and push the boundaries of even the best campaigns to achieve greater success...
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- Digital Marketing
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- El Segundo, California
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We offer amazing Web Design, SEO, Branding, and Reputation Management services in Mississauga,Vaughan and Toronto. Feel free to get in touch!!...
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- Mississauga, Canada
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- $40/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
ZTS Infotech is a 5-star rated full-stack software development company, launched in 2011. Our team of certified software developers use cutting-edge technologies to provide top-quality end-to-end software application development, including the front end and back end, intending to find the...
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- Kolkata, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Codiant, operating as a subsidiary of Yash Technologies, stands as an AI-Driven Software Development & Digital Innovation, with a specialization in Enterprise Mobility, Web Application Development, UI/UX Development, and Application Maintenance and Support Services...
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- AI Development
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- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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- 64 Projects Listed
ICUBE TECHNOLABS provides a holistic suite of digital solutions, including Web Design, Mobile App Development, Web Development, Digital Marketing Services, CMS & E-Commerce Platforms...
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- Web Design
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- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 22 Projects Listed
We create an intersection between tech, design, business processes, and the customer...
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- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
DigiBirds360 is a digital and performance marketing agency that provides integrated online marketing solutions designed to help brands improve visibility, generate leads, increase sales, and achieve measurable growth. The company offers services spanning SEO, content marketing, web development, social media...
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- Location
- Huntington, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- $125/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
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Amsive is a data-driven performance marketing agency that enhances marketing ROI through innovative customer acquisition and engagement solutions...
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- Digital Marketing
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- SEO
- Direct Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
A top 3% Premier Google Partner and HubSpot Diamond Solutions Partner helping companies grow confidently online since 2006. We've helped clients from every populated continent sell into 150+ countries. Partner with us to gain a trusted digital advisor with certified expertise and proven results...
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- SEO
- eCommerce
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
Business Entrepreneurs — providing businesses with results-driven SEO, Custom Web Design, Digital Marketing & Content Development...
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- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
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- $250/hr
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Dossier Media is a boutique integrated media planning and buying agency specializing in paid media management and developing comprehensive full-funnel strategies to elevate brands. Our core mission is to assist brands in crafting their paid media strategies while laying the groundwork for a scalable...
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- Media Buying
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- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
For over a decade, Edkent Media has been at the forefront of Canadas digital marketing evolution, helping businesses establish strong online identities and drive remarkable growth. With a track record of success across diverse industries, we have become a trusted name in digital strategy.From our early days...
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We help entrepreneurs & businesses to achieve online success!Our company is made up of passionate young professionals.The different areas of specialization of each teammate allow us to offer our clients a comprehensive digital project...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
As a digital agency we have based every client project completion around the methodologies of quality assurance, punctuality, and consistency. Whether it is consistency in growth, consistency in adding value to every project we touch, or consistency in customer service Digital Auxilius is constantly...
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- eCommerce Development
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- UI/UX Design
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- Southfield, Michigan
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- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
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- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Signa Marketing is a Digital Marketing Agency in Phoenix, Arizona providing brands, large and small, with custom marketing strategies that drive revenue...
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- Social Media Marketing
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $165/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Since 2017, Gidds Media has worked with clients to translate their business and their passion into an online presence. They've helped scores of businesses within a wide array of industries stand out from their competition using modern digital marketing strategies. Gidds Media specializes in website design and...
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
At webFEAT Complete we provide websites, website management, hosting, and digital marketing all in one place. We drive leads and sales for businesses, make updates to websites, fix hacks, and can take the digital side of things off of your plate entirely...
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- Location
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- $200/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
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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
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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
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Agencies provide advanced tools and experienced specialists without in-house hiring.
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- Building an in-house team can exceed $200,000 per year in salaries and overhead
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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:
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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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