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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49L'viv, UkraineServices provided
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See all 13 projectsGrowthMate is a distinguished SEO agency specializing in link building and search optimization services, as evidenced by their consistently positive reviews. Approximately 100% of clients commend their professionalism, timely delivery, and impactful SEO strategies that enhance online visibility and website ranking. Their strategic approach to organic search optimization and SERP enhancement is a recurring theme, with many clients experiencing significant improvements in domain authority and organic traffic.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerSwadlincote, England
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Small SEO company Paul Gordon SEO, is headquartered in Swadlincote, England. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization.
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Freelancer Tamal is a SEO services firm based in Rangpur, Bangladesh. Launched in 2019, the team offers Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Columbus, OH
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Social media marketing company FYVE Marketing was launched in 2019. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Bristol, England
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Located in Bristol, England, Traffic Roosters is a SEO services firm. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing and were established in 2020.
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Viranks is a SEO agency. Their team is based in. The firm specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49London, England
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See all 1 projectsBlind Pig Media is a marketing agency that claims to offer 360-degree marketing services, including managing Facebook ads. However, the feedback highlights serious concerns, as 100% of reviewers report negative experiences, referencing ineffective campaigns and unmet promises. Reviewers frequently mention unprofessionalism and issues with refunds, indicating a lack of reliability and customer satisfaction.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Hyderabad, India
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AFOM Solutions PVT LTD is a web design company based in Hyderabad, India and London, England. They focus on Web Design and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Lucknow, India
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Aimsoftnet Website Development Company is a Digital Strategy company. Their team is located in Lucknow, India and offers Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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WIDIGIX, a small Digital Strategy company, is located in Maisons-Alfort, France. Their services include Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Beykoz, Türkiye
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Peakment Digital is a SEO company founded in 2014. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Horsham, England
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Chillibyte is a SEO company. In Horsham, England, their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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Webleonz Technologies is a SEO agency. Headquartered in Ahmedabad, India, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Walnut Folks Private Limited is a small SEO agency located in India. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Chandigarh, India
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Piegon Media is a SEO services firm. Their small team is located in Chandigarh, India and specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design. The agency was launched in 2014.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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WebXeros Solutions is a small Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India-based pay per click agency. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Bhatpara, India
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Dakshraj Enterprise is a SEO agency. Launched in 2006, their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Navi Mumbai, India
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Butterfly Themes Design & Branding Pvt Ltd is a small social media marketing agency established in 2012. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Xaltam, a SEO company, was founded in 2019. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and cloud consulting & SI and is headquartered in noida, India.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Hong Kong , Hong Kong
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Digital Zoo Limited, a social media marketing agency, is in Hong Kong , Hong Kong. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were founded in 2020.
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Golden Egg Marketing is a Bournemouth, England-based SEO agency and PPC company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Indaiatuba, Brazil
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Beatz is a Content Marketing company. Located in Indaiatuba, Brazil, their small team focuses on Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. The firm was launched in 2020.
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Blast Marketing Agency is an Advertising company. Their small team of employees is based in Edgewater, New Jersey. Their team specializes in Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Lahore, Pakistan
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Three Pillars Marketing Agency, a small branding agency, is in Lahore, Pakistan. The team specializes in Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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Launched in 2021, SyedDigitallabs is a SEO company. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and UX/UI Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Gandhipuram, India
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Repute Digital Business Agency is a small SEO services firm founded in 2012. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Sarstedt, Germany
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See all 6 projectsRoute4Design is a digital transformation agency based in Germany, specializing in web design, web development, mobile app development, SEO, and AI-driven solutions. At Route4Design, we help
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Undisclosed< $25 / hrFreelancerKathmandu, Nepal
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See all 1 projectsSEO Freelance in Nepal with a proven track record of leveraging cutting-edge tools and strategies to drive online visibility and achieve business goals. 𝐒𝐄𝐎
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerNairobi, Kenya
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Helas SEO Agency is a SEO services firm. The small Nairobi, Kenya-based team provides Search Engine Optimization. The company was established in 2021.
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Founded in 2016, Selfhood Studios Ltd. Is a website development firm. Their team specializes in Web Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Chișinău, Moldova
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See all 1 projectsWe have been providing professional SEO website promotion services since 2011. Our company specializes in optimizing websites for search engines such as Google, which helps to increase the
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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See all 1 projectsHypercharge specializes in Search Engine Optimization (SEO), aiming to enhance online visibility and website ranking. Clients consistently praise Hypercharge for their efficiency and ability to meet project timelines, highlighting the company’s exceptional value and cost-effectiveness. Reviews indicate significant improvements in SEO rankings, showcasing their expertise in search optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Karachi, Pakistan
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SEO Shines is a SEO agency launched in 2019. Their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Bengaluru, India
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Addpro Network Private Ltd is a SEO company. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and were established in 2010. The firm is in Bengaluru, India.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49New Delhi, India
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Higher Ranker is a SEO company headquartered in New Delhi, India. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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Creative OM Ltd is a SEO company. The London, England-based company was founded in 2019. Their services include Search Engine Optimization.
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Founded in 2019, JustHyre is a SEO company. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization.
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AD GUYS & CO, a SEO agency, is based in Singapore, Singapore. Founded in 2020, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Sycamore, IL
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Barracuda Creative Studio, a small Advertising company, is headquartered in Sycamore, Illinois. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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Rank Tech Digital is a Digital Strategy company in Delhi, India and Gaithersburg, Maryland. Founded in 2021, the team specializes in Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Antananarivo, Madagascar
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SHAFT is a mobile app development firm. They focus on Mobile App Development and Web Development and were established in 2017.
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Clicks Digital Marketing, a SEO services firm, was founded in 2021. They specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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See all 7 projectsHGS Infotech Pvt. Ltd. offers comprehensive services in SEO, search optimization, web development, and digital marketing, which enhance online visibility and website ranking. The overall feedback highlights their expertise, timely delivery, and strong project management, with clients noting significant improvements in website traffic and lead generation, underlining their commitment to quality and result-oriented solutions.
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See all 3 projectsSmartProvide offers services including website development and design, Google Ads management, and the promotion of online visibility. Client reviews consistently highlight SmartProvide's personal approach and effective project management, with timely responses and high-quality deliverables. Clients particularly appreciated the company's alignment with budget constraints and the good value for cost, noting improvements in website ranking and increased customer engagement.
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LigytSEO is a SEO company. Launched in 2022, the company is headquartered in Gurugram, India. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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OneStop Northwest LLC , a branding firm, was established in 2023. The small team focuses on Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Sri Lanka
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Located in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Sri Lanka, SurgeViral is a social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Nexus Mediaworks International Sdn Bhd, a SEO services firm, was founded in 2005. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Patna, India
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Trendyourway is an Email Marketing company located in Patna, India. Founded in 2016, the team offers Email Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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Softrick Solutions is a graphic design agency founded in 2015. Their team specializes in Graphic Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Ghaziabad, India
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DigiRANKING is a SEO company. Located in Ghaziabad, India and Clayton, Australia, their midsize team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing. The agency was launched in
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Tallinn, Estonia
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Odesa, Ukraine
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Copley, OH
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Odesa, Ukraine
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Nashville, TN
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Delhi, India
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49The Woodlands, TX
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Oklahoma City, OK
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Marion, IL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Guildford, England
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJ
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Diego, CA
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$50,000+$300+ / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Lehi, UT
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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Looking for a link building company but not sure where to start? We've put together answers to the most common questions businesses ask when searching for a trusted partner. This FAQ covers what you need to know before hiring a link building company, from pricing and services to results and red flags.
Clutch highlights companies with proven tactics for earning high-authority backlinks that drive search visibility twice a year based on a proprietary methodology. The top link-building companies for Fall 2025 include:
A link building company earns high-quality backlinks that point to your website. They research relevant publishers, craft personalized outreach, and negotiate placements on authoritative domains. By securing contextual links, they boost your site’s authority, improve keyword rankings, and drive referral traffic, all while ensuring each link aligns with Google’s quality guidelines.
Common offerings include:
- Blogger and journalist outreach
- Guest post ideation, writing, and placement
- Broken-link replacement and link reclamation
- Competitor backlink gap analysis
- Digital PR and sponsored content negotiations
- Anchor-text planning and on-page optimization
These can be delivered as one-off campaigns or ongoing link building services bundled with broader SEO link building strategies.
Clutch pricing data shows most link building projects fall under $10,000, with hourly rates averaging $25–$49. Costs rise when campaigns require premium publisher fees, large content volumes, or multi-language outreach. Always request a line-item quote that lists: number of links, target domain authorities, content production, and reporting cadence.
Start by reviewing case studies that match your industry and traffic goals. Look for:
- Proven results on relevant keywords
- Transparent reporting dashboards
- Publisher relationships in your niche
- Ethical, manual outreach and not automated spam
- Communication that fits your team’s workflow
Shortlist three agencies, interview them about strategy, and compare link quality, and not just quantity, before signing.
- Guaranteed rankings or link quantities (“100 DA-90 links in 30 days”)
- Private blog networks (PBNs) or other black-hat tactics
- Lack of sample reports or publisher lists
- Vague pricing with surprise “placement fees” later
- Thin, duplicate, or AI-generated guest posts
If you spot any of the above, keep searching.
- Which metrics define a “quality” backlink for you?
- How do you select anchor text and avoid over-optimization?
- What tools do you use for prospecting, outreach, and reporting?
- How do you ensure compliance with Google guidelines?
- Can you share recent examples in my industry, including results?
- How often will I receive progress reports and what will they include?
Specialized agencies have established publisher relationships, refined outreach processes, and the bandwidth to scale campaigns quickly. Compared with in-house hiring, you gain a full team, including strategists, writers, and PR specialists, at a predictable monthly cost, accelerating SEO link building without long onboarding cycles.
Freelancers can be cost-effective for small volumes or niche edits, but agencies offer diversified link sources, risk mitigation, and multi-person expertise. If you need consistent, large-scale link acquisition or require reporting across multiple markets, an agency is typically the safer choice.