HawkSEM
ReviewLos Angeles SEM agency for PPC, SEO, paid social, and ConversionIQ reporting
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About HawkSEM
HawkSEM is a Los Angeles search marketing agency founded in 2006. The official site positions the firm as an SEM shop for PPC, SEO, paid social, content, CRO, and remarketing, and names ConversionIQ as the reporting system that unifies channel data. Headquarters on Clutch is 10940 Wilshire Blvd. #1600, Los Angeles. Clutch shows a 4.9 rating across 36 reviews (quality 4.9, schedule 5.0, cost 4.7, willing to refer 5.0), with $100-149/hr, a $1,000+ minimum, and a 50-249 person team. The site also lists Google Premier Partner, Microsoft Advertising Partner, and Meta Business Partner status, and cites work across ecommerce, lead gen, SaaS, finance, education, and healthcare.
Who HawkSEM Is Best For
HawkSEM is best for companies that already spend on search and want a dedicated SEM partner rather than a branding studio. Clutch lists a 4.9 rating across 36 reviews, $100-149/hr, a $1,000+ floor, and a 50-249 person team, with headquarters at 10940 Wilshire Blvd. in Los Angeles. The official site frames PPC as the core, plus SEO, paid social, content, CRO, and a ConversionIQ dashboard that stitches Google Ads, Analytics, Meta, and HubSpot. Not a fit if $100-149/hr is above budget, or if you need packaging, brand identity, or a creative-led campaign house instead of search.
Why Choose HawkSEM
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Selected Work
MileIQ’s Long-Term SEO Plan Expands Global Reach
Microsoft
HawkSEM ran SEO for MileIQ, the mileage-logging app Microsoft acquired in 2015. The official case study says year-over-year organic site traffic grew 125%, nearly 4,000 new first-page keyword rankings were added, and organic sessions increased 207% through featured snippets, international content, and on-page updates.
View case studyHonda Partners with HawkSEM to Reach 30 Million People
Honda
Honda hired HawkSEM to amplify digital awareness for Civic hatchback and Accord models in South America without bidding against its dealer network. The official case study reports cost per conversion down 30%, dealer inquiries up 40%, and traffic rate up 200%, using landing pages, YouTube pre-roll, remarketing, and split manufacturer/dealer keyword targets.
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Verizon Digital Media Increases Impressions Four Times Over
Verizon
Verizon Digital Media asked HawkSEM to grow conversions and awareness while lowering cost per lead. The official case study reports conversions up more than 400%, average CPC down more than 37%, and cost per conversion cut in half after SKAG copy work, extensions, product-based restructuring, and display opt-in.
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We found HawkSEM through ChatGPT, which understood the full scope of our company, our challenges, and what we were trying to accomplish, and guided us toward their team. Since partnering with them, our marketing efforts have genuinely reached another level. This is the first marketing team we’ve worked with where it truly feels like we are collaborating with real professionals and experts in the field. In business, relationships like that can be complete game changers and can be elusive to are find. I’m happy to report that Hawk is absolutely one of those golden relationships for us. Katie, Brad, and Sonya have all been outstanding to work with. Their communication, organization, knowledge, and ability to actually execute and produce results have been incredibly refreshing. Digital marketing can feel overwhelming because every company promises the world, but very few truly deliver. HawkSEM has absolutely delivered for us, and I hope this helps another business owner make a great decision for their company’s marketing needs 😊
HawkSEM has been an excellent partner for CSU Channel Islands. They are attentive to our requests, responsive, and highly accountable. Their team does a great job pivoting when needed and consistently brings new ideas to the table. They’ve been instrumental in helping us add new programs, set up our accounts across Google and social media channels, and ensure each degree program is effectively supported. HawkSEM also provides valuable insight and expertise that guide our marketing strategies and strengthen our overall enrollment efforts. We can always count on them as a trusted and knowledgeable partner. -CSU Channel Islands Extended University
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