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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 40 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 95 projectsLoopex Digital is an SEO agency specializing in Organic Search Optimization, SERP Optimization, and Digital Visibility Enhancement. Their reviews indicate an impressive record, with 100% positive feedback highlighting their effectiveness in improving online visibility and website ranking. Clients commend Loopex Digital's proactive approach and consistent on-time delivery, noting significant increases in organic traffic and domain authority.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Ames, IA
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Established in 2000, Octadyne Systems, a small pay per click company, is in Ames, Iowa. Their team focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Bicton Heath, England
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Established in 2006, Verve is a branding agency. The company provides Branding and E-Commerce Development.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Birmingham, England
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SEO company Soar Online was founded in 2016. The company offers Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy, and is small.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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8K Digital, a SEO services firm, is headquartered in Kyiv, Ukraine. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were established in 2016.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Costa Mesa, CA
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Goldero, a SEO services firm, is located in Costa Mesa, California and. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design and were established in 2014.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Nashville, TN
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John Mann SEO Consulting is a SEO services firm. Established in 2017, the firm provides Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Boise, ID
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In Boise, Idaho, Boise Idaho Advertising is a small SEO agency. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9San Antonio, TX
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Launched in 2012, Web & SEO is a SEO services firm and web design company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Istanbul, Türkiye
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Based in Istanbul, Türkiye, Doktus Digital is a small SEO agency. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Conversion Optimization.
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Burn Media Group, a Content Marketing company, was launched in 2007. They specializes in Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Ashland, OH
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Medium Interactive is a SEO company. Their small team of employees is located in Ashland, Ohio. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Laguna Beach, CA
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Razwerks is a SEO services firm. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click, and the company is headquartered in Laguna Beach, California.
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Leg Up Web Design is a small Dublin, Ireland-based web design company. The team specializes in Web Design and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Nashville, TN
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Marketing Strategy company Buzzbox Media was founded in 2008. The firm specializes in Marketing Strategy and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Punta Gorda, FL
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ZenboundSEO, a small SEO company, is located in Punta Gorda, Florida. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Forest Lake, Australia
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JRNY Digital is a small pay per click company. They provide Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing and were launched in 2020.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Birmingham, England
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UMKYSEO is a SEO agency. The Birmingham, England-based company was founded in 2015. Their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Sydney, Australia
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Technical Content Links is a SEO company. They are based in Sydney, Australia and have small team. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9London, England
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In London, England and Budapest, Hungary, SuperSize Digital is a small SEO agency. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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Promotion Vibes Info-Systems is a SEO services firm. The Kolkata, India-based company was established in 2018. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Richmond, VA
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Hercules SEO is a SEO services firm. Their team is located in Richmond, Virginia and provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Fort Myers, FL
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WebWorx is a small SEO services firm. Established in 2022, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Solna, Sweden
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Next Solution is a Digital Strategy company. They are headquartered in Solna, Sweden. Their team specializes in Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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Founded in 2018, Mediamatrix Marketing is a SEO company. The firm focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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Founded in 2017, BeeBrilliant! Marketing is a Content Marketing company. The company focuses on Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Small SEO services firm T-Shaped Marketing, is in Auckland, New Zealand. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Agege, Nigeria
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Ideapify is a SEO services firm. They are headquartered in Agege, Nigeria, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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Prolinkbuild is a Content Marketing company. They were launched in 2022 and provide Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Charleston, SC
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Founded in 2023, Swift Rankings LLC is a small Charleston, South Carolina-based SEO company. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Portsmouth, England
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SEO Local Services is a SEO company. Founded in 2023, the company offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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Launched in 2008, Triple G Interactive is a SEO agency. Based in , the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Cyberdias is a SEO services firm. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Rippleslive is a branding agency. They are in Perinthalmanna, India and Perinthalmanna, India and have small team. They specialize in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Founded in 2023, Tsunami Comunicativo - Agenzia di comunicazione a Milano is a small Milano, Italy-based SEO services firm. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Havre de Grace, MD
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Harford Digital Marketing Solutions is a branding company. Their small team is in Havre de Grace, Maryland. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Miami, FL
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Based in Miami, Florida and Miami, Florida, MiamiSEOPro is a SEO services firm. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Nakano City, Japan
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Based in Nakano City, Japan, GoF.inc is a SEO services firm. Established in 2015, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Melville, NY
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Doukas Media is a Melville, New York-based social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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In Miami, Florida, RocketFuel Marketing is a small Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Hannover, Germany
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Weiss&co is a branding agency. The Hannover, Germany-based team focuses on Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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Based in Sorrento, Australia, Inkspot Marketing is a small branding firm. Their services include Branding and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9cairo, Egypt
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Social media marketing firm Identity Digital Marketing was established in 2021. The small team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Byron Bay, Australia
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TALKK Web Dev is a SEO agency. The company is located in Byron Bay, Australia. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Arkadelphia, AR
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Founded in 2023, Sidekick Creative Company is a social media marketing firm. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Stratopia Marketing, a branding firm, was established in 2025. The team offers Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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DoDigitals is a small social media marketing firm. Established in 2023, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Alliance Web Design is a Digital Strategy company. Their small team is headquartered in New Britain, Connecticut. Their services include Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Astana, Kazakhstan
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Based in Astana, Kazakhstan, Find Best Firms is a SEO services firm. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9London, England
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Established in 2023, Insightechs Int Ltd, a small Digital Strategy company, is located in London, England. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Hyderabad, India
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Tallinn, Estonia
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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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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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+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Guildford, England
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Lehi, UT
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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
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- Vague pricing with surprise “placement fees” later
- Thin, duplicate, or AI-generated guest posts
If you spot any of the above, keep searching.
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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.