Hire the top 5% of SEM specialists

Mediaforta is a managed marketplace where clients can collaborate with highly specialised SEM specialists—experts in paid search advertising (Search Engine Marketing).

  • Remotely & on location
  • Local & international
  • On demand & managed
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    Pascal has worked in the B2B tech space for the last 8 years as an enthusiastic tech translator. With a love for words, grammar and all things tech, she prides herself on her product know-how and the inner workings of the complex solutions her clients offer.

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Quickly assemble the SEM teams you need today.

International network

Access the very best international SEM specialists, meticulously vetted for their expertise.

Deep expertise in Search Engine Marketing

From targeted keyword research and smart ad campaigns to continuous optimisation and measurable results—our SEM specialists deliver maximum visibility and ROI in search engines.

On-demand or full-service

Mediaforta selects the specialised SEM specialists you need. Manage them directly or let us oversee the project as your agency partner.

Global reach, local impact

Our SEM specialists work in multiple languages, perfectly tailored to your local markets.

Mediaforta connects you with the top 5% of SEM specialists worldwide

As a quality-first company, Mediaforta selects only the most specialised marketers from its network. Our rigorous selection process ensures you work with the very best SEM professionals.

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    Initial screening

    We identify candidates with the required skills and expertise. From there, we select the strongest matches.

  • 12% pass

    In-depth interviews

    Through detailed one-on-one interviews, we assess candidates’ specialisations, motivations, and personalities.

  • 8% pass

    Practical tests

    Each candidate completes real-life test projects to demonstrate knowledge, professionalism, and drive.

  • 5% pass

    Final selection

    You’ll work with the top 5% of SEM specialists, carefully chosen from our international network through a strict screening process.

    • 30% pass

      Initial screening

      We identify candidates with the required skills and expertise. From there, we select the strongest matches.

    • 12% pass

      In-depth interviews

      Through detailed one-on-one interviews, we assess candidates’ specialisations, motivations, and personalities.

    • 8% pass

      Practical tests

      Each candidate completes real-life test projects to demonstrate knowledge, professionalism, and drive.

    • 5% pass

      Final selection

      You’ll work with the top 5% of SEM specialists, carefully chosen from our international network through a strict screening process.

    What defines a top SEM specialist?

    Hire SEM specialists with the right skills and qualities.

    Data-driven mindset

    SEM specialists continuously analyse campaign results and use data to refine bidding strategies, targeting, and ad copy.

    Keyword and market insight

    Strong SEM specialists know exactly which keywords drive conversions. They combine search volumes, competition insights, and intent analysis to sharpen campaign targeting.

    Collaboration

    Effective SEM campaigns are built in partnership with copywriters, designers, SEO specialists, and marketing teams to create one strong, integrated online presence.

    Audience insight

    SEM specialists understand how and when potential customers search, and turn that knowledge into ads and landing pages that directly meet their needs.

    Strategic thinking

    Great SEM specialists look beyond short-term clicks, developing scalable, profitable strategies for sustainable visibility and growth.

    Eye for detail

    From ad headlines to extensions, from budget allocation to landing page optimisation,SEM specialists focus on every detail that boosts performance and ROI.

    Why leading brands choose Mediaforta for their content marketing

    • As a tech company, we need a marketing partner that understands our market and can help us with our marketing campaigns and write content. Mediaforta has done (and is still doing) a tremendous job helping us setting up and refining this process.

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      Geert V.D.
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    • We’ve been working with Mediaforta for 5 years on projects as varied as the development of a content strategy for investments, the creation of whitepapers for businesspeople or the SEO audit of the website, etc. We are very satisfied with the collaboration!

      ING
      CĂ©cilia B.
      ING

    • Communication with the Mediaforta team runs very smoothly and we keep on challenging each other. It’s not for nothing that we’ve been pooling our talents for 4 years now!

      Luminus
      Eline
      Luminus

    • Mediaforta is an extension of our organisation—an extra resource for our department when it comes to content creation, content strategy and publication. They take care of the entire process, from strategy to publication, and they do so with the appropriate customer focus and with the quality that fits our organisation and that our customers expect from us.

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      Bob A. Marketing manager Benelux
      thyssenkrupp

    • Mediaforta is a professional, knowledgeable, actively involved content agency with whom we’ve been working well with for years. Since we started working with Mediaforta our website visitor numbers and leads have risen enormously.

      Securitas Netherlands
      Loes
      Securitas Netherlands

    • We appreciate that we can rely on a permanent team of copywriters at Mediaforta, with specialists in various IT fields. It is important that they can grasp the technicality of the various subjects and then write this down in a clear way.

      Cegeka
      Pieter G. Marketing Manager
      Cegeka

    Want to grow faster by hiring an SEM specialist?

    Discover how search engine marketing can increase your online visibility, attract more qualified visitors, and improve conversion rates. Contact us to see how targeted campaigns, smart keyword research, and continuous optimisation can maximise your ROI in search engines. In a short video call, we’ll show you real-life examples of how effective SEM strategies deliver measurable results and strengthen your competitive edge.

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    FAQ

    • How can I work with Mediaforta?

      Our talent manager helps you define your goals and challenges and matches you with the most suitable SEM specialists from our carefully selected global network. You can manage the talent yourself or let us manage them for you.

    • How much does it cost to hire an SEM specialist?

      Pricing depends on several factors: complexity, scope, timing, and the expertise you require. We only work with marketers who deliver high quality and ensure they are paid fairly.

    • Can I hire a project manager as well?

      Yes. You can either work directly with an SEM specialist and integrate their insights into your campaigns, or hire a content project manager to oversee a full content team and apply the SEM specialist’s expertise.

    • Can I hire other profiles too?

      Yes. Mediaforta focuses on top content marketing talent. This means you can collaborate with both top content creators (copywriters, UX writers, designers, social media specialists …) and top content marketers (marketers, SEO experts …).

    • How quickly will I receive a proposal?

      It depends on complexity, but usually within 72 hours we can find a suitable match.

    • Do your SEM specialists use AI?

      Our marketers will always be human. They use AI tools only to support their work – for research or efficiency – never as a replacement. By combining real expertise with modern technology, we make sure our team’s quality always comes first.

    • Do you work in multiple languages?

      Yes, we have SEM specialists in various countries. Let us know the language you need, and our talent managers will handle the rest.

    • Can I hire SEM specialists for small projects?

      Yes, but note that we do not accept projects under €5,000.

    • Can I hire by the day or hour?

      Yes, depending on the project. We offer flexible collaboration options.

    • What other services does Mediaforta provide?

      Mediaforta is a managed marketplace for content marketing. We connect the best content marketing professionals from our curated international network to your needs. You decide: manage these profiles or teams yourself (Mediaforta as talent provider), or let us take the lead (Mediaforta as a full-service agency). We support both short-term and long-term projects, often in marketing, content creation, design, and promotion.

    • Do you offer guarantees?

      Yes. After two weeks, you decide whether you’re satisfied. If not, you won’t be charged, and we’ll provide a better match.

    • Do freelancers work on-site?

      Most of our specialists work remotely, but in special cases, we can explore on-site collaboration.

    • Can I hire multiple SEM specialists at once?

      Of course. Tell us what profiles you need, and we’ll scale accordingly.

    • What does an SEM specialist do exactly?

      An SEM specialist ensures a company is optimally visible in search engines such as Google. They manage and optimise paid search campaigns (e.g. Google Ads) to drive qualified traffic to a website. With keyword research, ad copy, bidding strategies, and ongoing A/B testing, an SEM specialist delivers maximum visibility, more clicks, and the lowest possible cost per conversion.

      Hij of zij beheert en optimaliseert betaalde zoekcampagnes (bijvoorbeeld via Google Ads) om gericht verkeer naar een website te sturen.
      Met zoekwoordenonderzoek, advertentieteksten, biedstrategieën en continue A/B-tests zorgt een SEM-specialist voor maximale zichtbaarheid, meer klikken en een zo laag mogelijke kost per conversie.

    • What does SEM mean?

      SEM stands for Search Engine Marketing, the practice of using search engines to attract more visitors and customers. It usually refers to paid search advertising (e.g. Google Ads, Bing Ads), where you pay to appear at the top or alongside search results. Sometimes the term is used more broadly to include SEO (Search Engine Optimisation), but most often it refers specifically to paid search marketing.

    • Can I preview candidates?

      Yes. Share your criteria, and we’ll send you one or more pre-qualified profiles for approval.

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