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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49L'viv, UkraineServices provided
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See all 14 projectsGrowthMate is a specialized SEO agency focusing on enhancing online visibility through strategic link-building and organic search optimization. With a strong emphasis on high-quality backlinks and brand mentions, they have effectively improved website rankings and domain authority for their clients. An impressive 100% of reviews highlight GrowthMate's excellent project management and ability to deliver timely results, leading to significant growth in organic traffic and digital visibility enhancement.
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IMarketo is a social media marketing company. Launched in 2022, their team offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Warszawa, Poland
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Digital Juice, a website development firm, provides Web Development and Custom Software Development. The firm is based in Warszawa, Poland.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Noida, India
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Gravoon is a social media marketing firm. The company is in Noida, India. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Sikson Solutions is a social media marketing firm. Their team is based in Sialkot, Pakistan and focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Lincoln, NE
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Lars Owens Design is a Content Marketing company. The Lincoln, Nebraska-based agency focuses on Content Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerIthaca, NY
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See all 1 projectsmattbuildswebsites.com LLC specializes in comprehensive web development services, including domain name advisement, site construction on WordPress, and ecommerce integration via Shopify. Reviews highlight the company's efficiency, creativity, and excellent communication, praising its ability to offer personalized solutions while maintaining a streamlined process from concept to launch. Clients appreciate the owner’s responsiveness and commitment to meeting diverse project needs.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Springfield, VA
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See all 1 projectsLowkia is a versatile business process outsourcing (BPO) provider that delivers tailored solutions to enhance operational efficiency and drive growth across multiple industries. Specializing in
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See all 1 projectsAt Shirtiv, we help businesses grow by delivering powerful, data-driven digital marketing solutions. Whether you’re looking to increase brand awareness, drive more traffic, or generate
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See all 1 projectsDigiotor is your best digital agency, providing Data Driven Digital Marketing, Web Design and Development, Graphics Design & Branding services to help grow your online business.
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See all 1 projectsCreative Web Guys is a Tampa-based digital agency committed to providing smart, customer-focused digital solutions that promote the growth of local businesses and contractors. We combine
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See all 1 projectsBoostix is a digital marketing agency that helps businesses grow online. We offer a full range of services, including web design and development, social media marketing, SEO (Search Engine
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See all 1 projectsWe are a results-driven website development company focused on creating custom, high-performance websites that elevate your brand, engage your audience, and drive growth. From design to deployment,
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See all 1 projectsTechstring is a full-service IT company specializing in Web Design, Development, Mobile App solutions, and digital marketing. With a focus on innovation and user-centric design, we empower startups,
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Rainham, England
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See all 2 projectsFounded with a vision to redefine IT services, GSS Tech Solutions has built its reputation on the pillars of excellence, reliability, and innovation. Since our inception, every project we undertake
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49New Delhi, India
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See all 1 projectsEXOMEDIA offers comprehensive digital marketing services, including marketing research, media planning, strategy development, eCommerce website development, and maintenance. Overall feedback highlights their exceptional project management, timely and budget-friendly service delivery, and effective communication. Clients praised their high quality, 24/7 customer service, and significant improvements in ROI and business growth.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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See all 1 projectsAt Zesta, we’re all about taking your digital presence to the next level with human-centric and performance-driven strategies that really hit home. (we mean, not this home 🏠 but the kind of
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See all 1 projectsPulse Digital Tech provides comprehensive digital marketing services, including SEO, website development, and branding. Reviews consistently highlight their exceptional commitment to improving online visibility and website rankings through innovative solutions and effective project management. Clients appreciate their responsiveness, professionalism, and ability to deliver projects on time while enhancing user engagement and expanding reach.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Gurugram, India
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See all 1 projectsPinaqtech provides services including e-commerce website development, digital marketing, and branding, with a focus on enhancing sales, branding, and ROI. Their reviews highlight the company's cost-effectiveness, strong communication, and timely delivery. Pinaqtech's value in improving website ranking and online visibility is evident, aligning with client goals for digital marketing and branding projects.
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See all 1 projectsWe are a 360-degree digital marketing agency offering services such as photo and video shoots, Social media marketing, paid marketing, email marketing, logo and card designing, and printing
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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See all 1 projectsRands Digital Agency, founded initially as Websmart IT Solutions in 2017 in Sharjah, has since expanded to Dubai, offering a wide range of digital services to clients across the UAE and globally.
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See all 1 projectsKholaseh Agency is a digital media agency providing services such as social media account management, verification assistance, and news dissemination. The company assists clients with account
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See all 1 projectsTarek Mahmud is a results-driven SEO Expert in Bangladesh and certified Digital Marketing Expert Bangladesh committed to helping businesses thrive in the digital space. With years of hands-on
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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Oxxosoftware is an Email Marketing company. Located in Ahmedabad, India, the team provides Email Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Ambala, India
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Acrid is an Ambala, India-based SEO services firm. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Digitvibez digital marketing agency is a small SEO agency headquartered in London, England. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Digital Lionne is a social media marketing agency. The Riyadh, Saudi Arabia-based company specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Chennai, India
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Breziot Technologies is an e-commerce development company. The firm is located in Chennai, India. Their team provides E-Commerce Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Wentworthville, Australia
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BrandResQ is a Wentworthville, Australia-based social media marketing company. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and were established in 2019.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Jaipur, India
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In Jaipur, India, 13 Pies is a small Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Delhi, India
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Shoora Vagmine's Pvt. Ltd. Is a small Delhi, India-based website development company. The team specializes in Web Development and E-Commerce Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Faisalabad, Pakistan
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Located in Faisalabad, Pakistan, Dumbo Dude is a SEO agency. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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MXM Digital is an Advertising company. Their team is based in Marietta, Georgia. The firm specializes in Advertising and UX/UI Design.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Digital Heart Media, a SEO agency, is located in New York, New York. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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Cyborg Burst is a Content Marketing company. Based in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India, the firm was established in 2022. Their services include Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Oakville, Canada
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Vivid Zone , a small SEO agency, is located in Oakville, Canada and Lahore, Pakistan. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Narayanganj, Bangladesh
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Web Properties Ltd. Is a small SEO services firm in Narayanganj, Bangladesh. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Karachi, Pakistan
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SEO agency The Outsource Company Pakistan was established in 2021. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design and is based in Karachi, Pakistan.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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SEO company Cloud Marketings is located in London, England. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy and were founded in 2018.
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Headquartered in Hafizabad, Pakistan, Expert Digital is a social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Lagos, Nigeria
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Founded in 2020, AZ VENTURES – Web Design & Development Company in Lagos is a small SEO company headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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Social media marketing firm Saptacode Technology Private Limited was launched in 2022. The firm provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Kozhikode, India
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Established in 2018, Oriben Digital Solutions is a SEO company. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Founded in 2017, Bodur Media Agency is a social media marketing agency. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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VENUSIAN INFOLINE PVT. LTD. Is a website development company. Located in Kolkata, India, their team provides Web Development and E-Commerce Development.
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Archweb is a SEO agency headquartered in Sydney, Australia. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Rootstown, OH
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UP Marketing is a Rootstown, Ohio-based SEO company. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were established in 2023.
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DIGIMOUNT is a Marketing Strategy company. They are located in Secunderabad, India and have small team of experts. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Founded in 2022, WordPreset is a SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Letrank is a social media marketing agency. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and are headquartered in Bahawalpur, Pakistan.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Amsterdam, Netherlands
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RNGD is a Digital Strategy company. Located in Orlando, Florida and Amsterdam, Netherlands, the firm was established in 2023. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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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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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Delhi, India
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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+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49The Woodlands, TX
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$1,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Harrisburg, PA
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Oklahoma City, OK
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Boise, ID
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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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJ
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$1,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Colorado Springs, CO
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Guildford, England
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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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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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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Link Building Company FAQs
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.