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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49L'viv, UkraineServices provided
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See all 7 projectsGrowthMate is an SEO agency specializing in link-building and organic search optimization to enhance digital visibility and website ranking. With a consistent track record of timely delivery and proactive communication, 100% of reviewers praise GrowthMate's ability to increase organic traffic and improve search rankings, highlighting their impressive results in domain authority and visibility enhancements.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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SEO services firm Grove86 Group LLC was founded in 2015. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy and is located in Edgewater, New Jersey.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Jodhpur, India
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Established in 2023, Media Monkss is a SEO services firm. The team provides Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Jacksonville, FL
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Launched in 2019, PopOff Marketing is a SEO company and web design agency. The small team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Parramatta, Australia
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AiiMS is a midsize Digital Strategy company. They focus on Digital Strategy and Conversion Optimization and were launched in 2010.
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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SEO agency The Egg is located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong and Singapore, Singapore. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were established in 1998.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Harrisburg, PA
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SEO company Web 2.0 Ranker is headquartered in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Market Research.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Leatherhead, England
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Broadplace Advertising Ltd is a pay per click agency. They were launched in 2005, and their services include Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Risch-Rotkreuz, Switzerland
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See all 1 projectsBeyondweb GmbH specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Search Engine Marketing, offering services that enhance website ranking and online visibility. Reviews highlight their effective SEO strategies, excellent project management, and ability to increase organic traffic and search rankings. Clients commend their ability to simplify complex SEO concepts and appreciate their tailored, responsive approach to client needs.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Web design company Magma Rank is located in Los Angeles, California. They focus on Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Ahmedabad, India
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Blurbpoint Media is a SEO company. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were founded in 2006. The agency is located in Ahmedabad, India and Mumbai, India.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Jaipur, India
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Marketing Mindz is a Cupertino, California-based PPC company. The team specializes in Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Launched in 2023, NH Noushad is a SEO services firm and pay per click agency. Based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9București, Romania
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See all 2 projectsAgent SEO provides services in SEO, website design, and PPC campaign management. Reviews indicate that Agent SEO has significantly enhanced clients' online visibility and website rankings, making a substantial impact on lead generation. Clients appreciate the company's availability and effective workflow, although there is some room for improvement in website content quality.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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EterPride, a branding agency, is headquartered in Ahmedabad, India. They specialize in Branding and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2010.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Solazzo Designs is a small branding agency. Founded in 2020, the team focuses on Branding and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Vadodara, India
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Varitas IT PVT LTD is a social media marketing company located in Vadodara, India and Crystal Lake, Illinois. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Located in Dhaka, Bangladesh and Yuba City, California, Doodle Digital is a SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Tirana, Albania
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See all 1 projectsGrow is a digital marketing agency in Tirana, Albania. We specialize in SEO, website development, Google Ads, Local SEO, Graphic Design, Application development and social media advertising.
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Aquare - Digital Marketing is a midsize SEO services firm located in London, England. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Beograd, Serbia
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TrinityRank, a SEO company, is in Beograd, Serbia. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Jacksonville, FL
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Launched in 2020, AC Creative is a SEO services firm. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Noida, India
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SEO company DIGITALCANCE was launched in 2020. Based in Noida, India, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Graphic Design.
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SEO Company USA is a SEO services firm. They are based in New York, New York and have midsize team of experts. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and IT strategy consulting.
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Branding company Arkloop IT Solutions is headquartered in Navi Mumbai, India. The team specializes in Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Hanumangarh, India
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Dextor Labs, an Email Marketing company, focus on Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. They were founded in 2025.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999London, England
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See all 1 projectsAdvertyzed is a supergroup of fresh marketing minds and tech-savvy millennials, known for one shared radical vision. We blend tried and tested marketing principles with cutting-edge technology and
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Southbank, Australia
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Unovation is a branding firm. They are headquartered in Southbank, Australia. Their team specializes in Branding and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Vaughan, Canada
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Analytics & Beyond Marketing, a SEO agency, focus on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design. They were established in 2014.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49București, Romania
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Launched in 2013, Gun Media, a small pay per click agency, is located in București, Romania. Their team provides Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy.
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Search Insights, a SEO agency, is headquartered in Sydney, Australia. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Bengaluru, India
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See all 1 projectsKEEN SEO Agency specializes in Search Engine Optimization and has demonstrated significant success in enhancing clients' website rankings and online visibility. Reviews highlight their strategic approach, timely project delivery, and effective communication. Clients appreciate the substantial growth in search engine presence and the professionalism exhibited by the KEEN SEO team.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Faisalabad, Pakistan
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Small SEO agency MSOLTECH, is located in Faisalabad, Pakistan. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Jakarta Selatan, Indonesia
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Primedigital Indonesia is a small SEO services firm launched in 2018. Their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49New Delhi, India
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Lets Digital Marketing is a small SEO agency headquartered in New Delhi, India. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and IT managed services.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49ठाणे, India
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BestoSEO Solutions is a ठाणे, India-based SEO agency. Launched in 2014, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Boise, ID
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Established in 2011, WebMarkets is a SEO services firm. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Mangaluru, India
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See all 1 projectsStakque Infotech Pvt. Ltd. offers services in SEO, Search Engine Marketing, and digital marketing. The overall feedback is highly positive, highlighting significant increases in online visibility, website ranking, and client engagement. Clients appreciate the enthusiasm and professionalism of Stakque’s team, though there was a minor critique regarding content writing, which has since been addressed.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999New York, NY
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Virtual Assistant Services | Vgrow Solution is a SEO company. The agency is in New York, New York. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Heredia, Costa Rica
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Launched in 2004, Ticode SRL, a small SEO agency, is located in Heredia, Costa Rica. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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SaaS Brothers is a Content Marketing company. They were launched in 2022, and their services include Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Augusta, GA
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SEO agency Searchooli was launched in 2020. The company provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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Established in 2022, SEO Coy is a SEO services firm. The firm focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing, and is small.
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Located in Morbi, India, StackBacklinks is a SEO services firm. Established in 2021, the team offers Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Pembroke Pines, FL
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Clicc Media Inc, a web design agency, is headquartered in Pembroke Pines, Florida. They focus on Web Design and Search Engine Optimization and were established in 2015.
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SEO Kunaldabi (K D Digital) is a SEO company. Headquartered in sirohi, India, their small team provides Search Engine Optimization. The firm was established in 2021.
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Atasehir, Türkiye
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Seo Kaos, a SEO company, was founded in 2018. The company provides Search Engine Optimization and Advertising, and is small.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerClearwater, FL
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Online Presence Manager, Inc. Is a SEO agency. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and are headquartered in Clearwater, Florida.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49New Delhi, India
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Established in 2021, Heylin Spark, a small social media marketing agency, is based in New Delhi, India and Jaipur, India. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Public Relations.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Irvine, CA
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Applimade is a SEO agency. Established in 2021, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization. The agency is in Irvine, California.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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See all 1 projectsKomdigit Agency provides comprehensive SEO and consulting services, including keyword research, onsite and offsite optimization, content creation, and link building. Reviews highlight significant improvements in organic traffic and site engagement, with clients praising their industry insights and agile project management. Some suggested enhancements include incorporating more targeted keywords and extending article lengths.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Odesa, Ukraine
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Nashville, TN
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Odesa, Ukraine
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Copley, OH
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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+Undisclosed250 - 999Harrisburg, PA
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Lincoln, England
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Oklahoma City, OK
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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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+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999Ahmedabad, India
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJ
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Boise, ID
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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+Undisclosed10 - 49San Diego, CA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Bend, OR
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249New Delhi, India
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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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.