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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 respected SEO agency specializing in Organic Search Optimization, Website SEO Services, and Digital Visibility Enhancement. The firm consistently receives positive feedback, with nearly all clients praising their prompt delivery and impressive expertise. Approximately 85% of reviewers highlight significant improvements in domain authority and online visibility, underscoring their capability to effectively enhance Search Engine Rankings and Online Visibility.
$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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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Lemon Grove, CA
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Established in 2000, SandiWeb is a SEO company. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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SEO company SEO Developers was established in 2014. Located in Essex , England, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Bancroft, England
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Portas Group, a SEO agency, was founded in 2015. The small team specializes in Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Virginia Beach, VA
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SEOgine is a SEO services firm founded in 2019. The company specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing, and is small.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Melbourne, Australia
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Infinite Ace, a SEO agency, is in Melbourne, Australia. Founded in 2018, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Launched in 2016, Plastic SEO is a SEO agency. The small team offers Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Montréal, Canada
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Montreal SEO Agency is a SEO company. The Montréal, Canada-based team specializes in Search Engine Optimization.
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Posicionamiento web en Google Quito Aingae is a small branding company launched in 2000. Their team offers Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Wong Wai Sin, Hong Kong
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Based in Wong Wai Sin, Hong Kong, SEO (HK) Limited is a SEO services firm. Their services include Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Sandy Eggo SEO is a SEO company. They are headquartered in San Diego, California. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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ZeroAdo is a SEO services firm. They were founded in 2022, and their services include Search Engine Optimization.
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Szymon Słowik Konsultant SEO is a SEO services firm. Based in Gliwice, Poland, the firm was established in 2012. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization.
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SEOforService, a SEO services firm, is in Florida, Florida. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Conversion Optimization.
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iCore Singapore is a versatile technology company specializing in mobile application development and web solutions, including website redesign and continuous integration support. The reviews are overwhelmingly positive, highlighting their strong project management, attention to detail, adaptability, and punctuality. Impressive communication and client-focused solutions are frequently praised, with no negative feedback or areas for improvement mentioned.
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See all 1 projectsInbound SEO & Google Ads Agency specializes in SEO and Google Ads, focusing on enhancing online visibility and website ranking. Clients praise the agency for their professionalism, excellent communication, and significant lead generation, highlighting their expertise and effective project management. The agency consistently delivers impressive results, making them a reliable partner for search optimization and search engine marketing services.
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Trignosoft Solutions Pvt Ltd is a SEO agency. Their team is headquartered in Noida, India. The agency focuses on Search Engine Optimization and E-Commerce Development.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Málaga, Spain
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See all 1 projectsSTAMINA Marketing Digital specializes in SEO, web design, and online presence growth. The overall feedback is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting their expertise, quick delivery, and significant impact on website ranking and online visibility. Clients commend their high-quality services and exceptional project management.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Siliguri, India
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Lets Set You Up is a social media marketing agency. Established in 2014, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing. The firm is in Siliguri, India.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Zaventem, Belgium
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Lone Wolves is a Zaventem, Belgium-based social media marketing company. Launched in 2021, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Webfluencer is an Amsterdam, Netherlands-based web design agency. They focus on Web Design and Marketing Strategy and were established in 2016.
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Markethinkers Agency OÜ is a public relations company. The team is based in Tallinn, Estonia, and their services include Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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$25,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Lake Geneva, WI
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Profound Strategy, a SEO company, was founded in 2010. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Paris, France
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Launched in 2018, INCURSIV Agence Digitale is a SEO services firm. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing and is in Paris, France.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Delhi, India
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SATRYA MARKETING LLP, a pay per click company, is located in Delhi, India and Noida, India. They provide Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization and were founded in 2022.
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Imagine Designs & Marketing is a Calgary, Canada-based web design company. Established in 2010, the team specializes in Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Times One Hundred is a social media marketing firm. They are headquartered in London, England and have small team. They offer Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Gurugram, India
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See all 4 projectsAdvology Solution offers digital marketing services, including site optimization and social media management. Reviews highlight their professionalism, solution-oriented approach, and transparency in work and cost. Clients have experienced increased site visitors, enhanced CTR, and overall growth due to their expertise and effective communication.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49American Fork, UT
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Insurance Websites is a web design agency. The team is located in American Fork, Utah, and their services include Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Mumbai, India
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See all 2 projectsDigidopt provides comprehensive ecommerce website development services, including WhatsApp Business API integration, SEO plans, and email marketing functionalities. The overall feedback is highly positive, highlighting their impressive communication, timely updates, and reliable project management. Clients appreciate the personalized support and expertise, often mentioning the excellent service provided by Umar and his team.
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Le Idée is a SEO services firm established in 2010. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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SEO services firm Gray Mate was founded in 1999. The firm offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click, and is small.
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Epic Hitz LLC is a SEO services firm. Their small team is headquartered in Portland, Oregon. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Islamabad, Pakistan
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Founded in 2010, TECHVANDO is a SEO company. Located in Islamabad, Pakistan, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and E-Commerce Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Sanauli, India
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See all 1 projectsWtechy is a dynamic and results-driven agency that specializes in a comprehensive range of digital marketing services designed to supercharge & innovating your online presence and drive
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Lake Mary, FL
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See all 1 projectsSEMology LLC offers website development, Google ranking optimization, and online presence management. Clients have praised their efficient execution, significant improvements in website traffic, and exceptional project management with strong communication. The overall feedback emphasizes their reliability, cost-effectiveness, and ongoing positive results, making them a highly recommended service provider.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Sandy, UT
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SERP Marketing is a small SEO company launched in 2020. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Helsingfors, Finland
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Nordic Morning is a midsize Helsingfors, Finland-based Content Marketing company. Their services include Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Miami Beach, FL
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Based in Miami Beach, Florida, MarketKarma is a SEO agency. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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In Manchester, England, Volume Marketing is a SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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SpiderOrbit Technologies is a SEO company. Their small team is in Ghaziabad, India and focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design. The agency was established in 2014.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Delhi, India
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Established in 2015, Wings Technologies is a small SEO services firm. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Essendon, Australia
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Video Outcomes is a social media marketing firm. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and the agency is headquartered in Essendon, Australia.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Winston-Salem, NC
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Girl on the Roof is a SEO agency. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Marketing Strategy and is headquartered in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
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SEO company eSEO Agency was launched in 2004. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the team provides Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Minato City, Japan
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Faber Company Inc., a SEO agency, provide Search Engine Optimization and UX/UI Design. They were established in 2005.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249New Delhi, India
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See all 1 projectsCurix InfoTech is a proficient SEO agency known for its outstanding search engine marketing and organic search optimization services. With 100% positive feedback, clients commend Curix InfoTech for their high-quality backlinks, enhanced website ranking, and significant improvements in online visibility. Approximately 85% of reviewers highlight their exceptional project management, timely delivery, and effective communication, emphasizing their reliability and professionalism.
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Naked Creative is a SEO services firm launched in 2003. The firm provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design, and is small.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49St. Petersburg, FL
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Fuel Web Marketing is a Content Marketing company. The team provides Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and is based in St. Petersburg, Florida.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Mahatma Gandhi Nagar, India
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App Marketing Plus is a Mobile & App Marketing company. The Mahatma Gandhi Nagar, India-based agency was founded in 2011. Their team offers Mobile & App Marketing and Mobile App Development.
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Branding company Chirpin Marketing provides Branding and Social Media Marketing. They are headquartered in Gurugram, India and Gurugram, India.
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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 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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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?
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- What tools do you use for prospecting, outreach, and reporting?
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- 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.