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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.
$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NYServices provided
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See all 43 projectsSure Oak is a Search Engine Optimization agency known for enhancing online visibility and website ranking through effective SEO services, including backlink acquisition and keyword research. Reviews reveal a high level of satisfaction, with 90% of clients reporting positive outcomes such as improved domain authority and increased traffic. However, one review highlights issues with outsourced content and design work.
$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Glendale, CAServices provided
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See all 98 projectsLoopex Digital is an SEO agency renowned for its comprehensive search optimization services, including technical audits, keyword management, and link-building strategies. With 100% positive feedback, clients highlight their proactive management, responsiveness, and ability to significantly boost organic search visibility and website ranking. Approximately 80% of reviews emphasize their expertise in SEO and digital visibility enhancement.
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SeoEaze is a SEO company. The small Noida, India-based team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing. The company was founded in 2009.
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Headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Lahore, Pakistan, Guest Posting Solution is a SEO services firm. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Buenos Aires, Argentina
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See all 1 projects¿Necesitas más clientes para tu empresa de servicios?Consíguelos sin anuncios,con SEO efectivo y 100% rentable. ALTO SEO ARGENTINA El
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Founded in 2016, Giant Marketers is a SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Affiliate Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Coimbatore, India
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Headquartered in Coimbatore, India, SERP is a small SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Warszawa, Poland
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Marketing Mind Sp. Z o.o. Is a SEO services firm founded in 2016. Headquartered in Warszawa, Poland, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Established in 2014, Search Interactive Dubai is a SEO services firm. Their services include Search Engine Optimization.
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Flipswitch Creative is a web design company. They are headquartered in Sarasota, Florida and have large team. Their services include Web Design and Marketing Strategy.
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Aluminum Inc is an IT managed services company. The team is headquartered in Fukuoka, Japan, and their services include IT managed services and Compliance Consulting.
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Praxis360 is a midsize SEO services firm. Launched in 2013, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Stockton on Tees, England
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Stack Digital Limited is an SEO agency specializing in enhancing digital visibility and improving website rankings through comprehensive search optimization strategies. Reviews indicate a 100% satisfaction rate, highlighting their proficiency in organic search optimization and technical SEO, with clients praising their effective communication and timely project management. Their customized approach to SEO has notably increased online visibility and the quality of leads for varied businesses.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Mumbai, India
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Indian Marketers is a SEO company. Headquartered in Mumbai, India, the company was launched in 2018. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Mechanicsburg, PA
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See all 1 projectsJumpto1 specializes in Search Engine Optimization and offers services aimed at enhancing online visibility and website ranking. The reviews highlight their exceptional project management, professional communication, and ability to deliver on time. Clients appreciate their cost-effective solutions, expertise, and the ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Lahore, Pakistan
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Intelligent Solutions Tech is a SEO agency founded in 2017. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Kyiv, Ukraine
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PPC company Locomotive Digital was established in 2020. The team offers Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Caliber is a SEO services firm headquartered in London, England and Edinburgh, Scotland. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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See all 1 projectsParalyne Digital offers email and social media marketing solutions, particularly for platforms like Facebook and Instagram. Overall feedback highlights their effective communication, timely delivery, and alignment with client values. Clients appreciate their professional yet personable approach, which successfully increases brand visibility and customer engagement. Paralyne Digital is valued for delivering good results with no significant complaints.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Alexandria, VA
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Uzone Technogies is a midsize IT managed services company established in 2018. Their services include IT managed services and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999West Chicago, IL
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SEO company Ranknality was launched in 2011. The agency focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing, and is midsize.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Warminster, England
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SEO services firm Parlez Creative was founded in 2018. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design and is based in Warminster, England.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Sokyriany, Ukraine
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UX agency BizMental was established in 2018. The team provides UX/UI Design and Web Design and is headquartered in Sokyriany, Ukraine.
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See all 1 projectsAbedin Tech is an AI engineering company. We build custom AI agents, AI voice agents, chatbots and workflow automation for businesses that want AI to do a specific, repeatable job inside their own
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Hyderabad, India
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SanBrains Innovative Solutions Pvt Ltd is a SEO agency. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing, and the company is headquartered in Hyderabad, India.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Hyderabad, India
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PB Digitals is a midsize Hyderabad, India-based Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Nicosia, Cyprus
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Opium Works Ltd is an Advertising company. They are located in Nicosia, Cyprus and have small team. They specialize in Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Surat, India
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Riofos Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Is a SEO agency. Their team is located in Surat, India and focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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Founded in 2017, Ads Square is a social media marketing firm. The small team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Islamabad, Pakistan
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SEO services firm Rank Ray was founded in 2019. Headquartered in Islamabad, Pakistan, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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Performa Plan is a SEO services firm. Established in 2022, the agency specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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JM Internet Group is a SEO company. They are in San Jose, California, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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KatRank is a small SEO company based in Tijuana, Mexico. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Greenwood Village, CO
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Advocate SEO is a SEO agency. The team is based in Greenwood Village, Colorado, and their services include Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Karachi, Pakistan
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BePerkz is a SEO company. Their team is headquartered in Karachi, Pakistan. The company specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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Pod Digital Marketing Ltd, a social media marketing company, was founded in 2016. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Narikkuni, India
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Mubeena Mubarak - Digital marketing specialist in calicut, a social media marketing firm, specialize in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing. They were founded in 2023.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Cheshire, England
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Click Consult (Part of Ceuta Group), a midsize SEO agency, is in Cheshire, England and Manchester, England. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Valea Lupului, Romania
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Agentia de SEO is a SEO company. Established in 2014, the agency is based in Valea Lupului, Romania. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Conversion Optimization.
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Kendal, England
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Digitaloft is a SEO services firm. Launched in 2014, the firm is based in Kendal, England. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Public Relations.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Jaipur, India
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See all 1 projectsJaipur SEO Services specializes in SEO and optimizing website rankings to enhance online visibility. Feedback highlights their efficiency and effectiveness in resolving SEO issues promptly, leading to noticeable improvements in website performance. Clients appreciate the dedication and professionalism demonstrated by Jaipur SEO Services in their project executions.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Market Ninjas, a social media marketing firm, is located in Dhaka, Bangladesh and New York, New York. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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See all 1 projectsHire SEO Consultants offers comprehensive SEO services, including keyword research, on-page optimization, technical fixes, and off-page strategies to boost search rankings and online visibility. Reviews highlight their deep expertise, personalized approach, and effective project management, though some suggest more flexible pricing and expanded customer support hours.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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See all 1 projectsSheikh Mohammad Bilal offers comprehensive online marketing services, including social media management, SEO, and video marketing, tailored to enhance the business development efforts of their clients. Reviews highlight Bilal's effectiveness in setting up an online presence and generating quality leads, with commendable autonomy in operations but suggest improvements in documentation practices.
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SEO agency Zenerom Creative Lab is headquartered in Ernakulam, India. Established in 2013, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49London, England
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MATRIX DIGITAL LTD. Is a small London, England-based social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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SEO agency Elites Digital Marketing is based in Islamabad, Pakistan. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Affiliate Marketing and were launched in 2021.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Sheridan, WY
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Vehom is a SEO company. The Sheridan, Wyoming-based firm was founded in 2002. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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SEO company CROPAS was launched in 2017. In Astana, Kazakhstan, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249St Kilda, Australia
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23 Digital is a SEO company. In St Kilda, Australia and Norwest, Australia, the firm was founded in 2007. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Ikorodu, Nigeria
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CPN Computer Consult is a SEO agency. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were founded in 2015. The agency is headquartered in Ikorodu, Nigeria.
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Code200, a SEO services firm, was launched in 2021. The agency offers Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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$1,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Harrisburg, PA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Marion, IL
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Odesa, Ukraine
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$50,000+$300+ / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Arlington Heights, IL
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Diego, CA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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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 based on a proprietary methodology. The top link-building companies for 2026 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.