Search Engine Marketing is What We Do Best
We help local, regional and national brands unlock the true potential of their paid online advertising campaigns.
Our clients trust us to manage over $1 million in annual ad spend each year in a variety of industry verticals.
We also hear about the latest AI-powered developments coming down the pipeline straight from Google’s ad performance partners. When you partner with Gator SEM, you get us and Google!
Our paid search campaigns are powered by data analysis and continual optimization, the goal of increasing conversions while reducing cost. What sets us apart from other PPC firms is our integrated approach. We reinforce and amplify your paid search efforts with a Content Marketing strategy and on-page Search Engine Optimization.
Here’s a breakdown of what goes into our SEM approach:
Search Engine Marketing Services
Keyword Research
SEM is all about finding your niche. Keyword research allows us to target only the keywords you need to rank for.

Google Ads
We use our expert knowledge of Google Ads to continually optimize our paid search campaigns.

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Bing and Other Search Engines
Google isn’t the only search engine. Bing, YouTube, Facebook, and Amazon can also be effective platforms for reaching your audience.
Remarketing / Retargeting
Putting your brand back in front of visitors who came to your site but didn’t convert is an effective way to stretch your paid search campaign dollar.
Intent-Driven Campaigns
We optimize our ads with search intent in mind, leveraging the latest advances in Google’s AI-powered search algorithm.
Consistent Messaging
We combine paid search, organic lead nurturing, and UX optimization into one unified effort to drive conversions.
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Our Clients Love Us

Kristen Rabell and Rebecca Johnson
Rabell Realty Group/KNR Property Management
They are some of the most knowledgeable professionals I've had the experience and pleasure to work with in the SEO/SEM field. If you are lucky enough to have him work with you then you are already winning.

Carisa Blaser
Pure Aesthetics
Gator SEM has been very helpful. Mat is reliable, trustworthy and great to work with. His work is timely and professional, always 2 steps ahead!

Michael Provost
Ovation Construction

Frank Mentlick
Bourbon Society of Central Florida
They were extremely helpful in transitioning our website over to WordPress and getting us setup with the essentials we needed for our group.
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