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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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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Málaga, Spain
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Empire Digital Marketing is a Content Marketing company. They are headquartered in Málaga, Spain. Their team focuses on Content Marketing and Affiliate Marketing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Delhi, India
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Kenovate Solutions is a Digital Strategy company established in 2003. The small team focuses on Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49London, Canada
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Ontario SEO, a small SEO services firm, is in London, Canada. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Tampa, FL
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DirectiveGroup is a Digital Strategy company. Established in 2007, the team focuses on Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Wilton, England
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Cariad Marketing Ltd is a SEO services firm headquartered in Wilton, England. Established in 2009, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London , England
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Established in 2007, Assertive is a small SEO agency in London , England. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49København, Denmark
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Webamp is a PPC agency founded in 2015. The small team provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Bella Vista, Australia
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PPC company RGC Advertising focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization. They were launched in 1998.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Surat, India
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Trueline Solution - Digital Marketing Company is a software development company. They are based in Surat, India and. Their team offers Custom Software Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Chennai, India
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Digital Strategy company Echovme Digital was launched in 2009. The team provides Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization and is in Chennai, India.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Clifton, NJ
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CustomerBloom is a Content Marketing company. Headquartered in Clifton, New Jersey and Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, their team specializes in Content Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerDundee, Scotland
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Perfect Your SEO is a SEO agency. They are located in Dundee, Scotland and have small team of experts. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49San Antonio, TX
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Established in 2017, Danny Veiga Marketing is a SEO company. The agency offers Search Engine Optimization and Advertising, and is small.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
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THIENTU Media is a SEO services firm based in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Mount Pleasant, SC
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JustLegal Marketing LLC is a Mount Pleasant, South Carolina-based SEO company. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2014.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Howrah, India
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Vxplore Technologies (P) Ltd. is a versatile digital solutions provider specializing in mobile application development and digital marketing. With a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction, they consistently deliver projects on time and showcase notable technical expertise. Reviews highlight their effective project management and measurable success, including a 45% increase in conversion rates for marketing efforts and successful app launches. Overall, the company is highly recommended for its proactive and results-driven approach.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Warszawa, Poland
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KERRIS, a Digital Strategy company, was established in 2012. The company specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49București, Romania
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Founded in 2017, Organic Agency is a SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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Cómon Agency, a SEO company, was founded in 2018. They offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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Codmi Technologies Pvt. Ltd is a Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India-based SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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Softco Pakistan is a small social media marketing company. Launched in 2016, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Manila, Philippines
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IMARK International is an Advertising company launched in 2008. The team provides Advertising and Content Marketing and is in Manila, Philippines.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Port Moody, Canada
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Launched in 2015, Crowd Marketing Ltd. Is a small Port Moody, Canada-based SEO services firm. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Oakville, Canada
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LetsMarketit is a SEO agency established in 2016. The firm offers Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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SEO company Google Web Stories was established in 2022. The agency focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Manchester, England
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ActiveWin Media is a social media marketing firm. Launched in 2013, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Alexandria, VA
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Top Floor Marketing, an Advertising company, was launched in 2013. The team provides Advertising and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancerDhaka, Bangladesh
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Branding agency Blue hosting server is in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Established in 2017, the team focuses on Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerBristol, England
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SEO company BrisTechTonic is located in Bristol, England. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Conversion Optimization and were established in 2019.
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Digitalfyx | Digital Marketing Agency in Berlin is a midsize SEO services firm. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2013.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Melbourne, Australia
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Seo Consultant Melbourne is a SEO company. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Branding and is located in Melbourne, Australia.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Bangkok, Thailand
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CMYK [SEO/SEM] Agency is an Advertising company. The agency is based in Bangkok, Thailand. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Accra, Ghana
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See all 1 projectsWe design dominant B2C startup brands that converts absolute strangers into Loyal customers with our expert brand guidance. Feel free to reach out for your design and marketing needs. We ussually
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Kiili, Estonia
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See all 1 projectsLocalRank – SEO helps businesses grow by improving their visibility and traffic on Google. We specialize in local SEO, Google Business Profile optimization and Squarespace website SEO
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Squamish-Lillooet C, Canada
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See all 1 projectsAt , we build websites that are affordable, fast.Whether you need a quick fix, a full build, or a fresh redesign, we deliver clean, modern solutions without the wait. Our focus is on clear
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Stuart, FL
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See all 1 projectsBeyond Marketing & Web Design (BMWD) is a Stuart, Florida–based digital marketing agency built on one simple belief: small businesses deserve powerful, transparent marketing without the
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Lahore, Pakistan
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See all 1 projectsRank Rise Lab is an international SEO agency providing result-driven digital growth solutions across Australia, USA, UK, Pakistan, and UAE.We specialize in comprehensive SEO services,
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Edinburgh, Scotland
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See all 1 projectsThe Organic Marketer SEO Services offers local SEO and search optimization services aimed at improving website ranking and online visibility. Clients consistently praise their transparent project management, effective SEO strategies, and ability to deliver measurable results, such as achieving first-page Google rankings and increasing online leads.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9New Delhi, India
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Third Eye Web Design and SEO Services is a SEO services firm. The New Delhi, India-based team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Rank Bz is a social media marketing firm and SEO services firm. They are headquartered in London, England, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Founded in 2022, Orient8 Digital Marketing Agency is a SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Bangkok, Thailand
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Launched in 2020, Northern Kites is a SEO agency. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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In Middletown, Delaware, Clapter is a SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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Founded in 2023, Grow Green, a small SEO company, is located in Brighton and Hove, England. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Branding.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Miami, FL
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Located in Miami, Florida, Malbec Marketing Agency is a small social media marketing agency. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Rankoraa is a SEO services firm. Based in Hyderabad, Pakistan, the agency focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Budapest, Hungary
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Rankingz is a SEO services firm. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing and were established in 2024.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9New Delhi, India
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Founded in 2024, Lazy Tail SEO is a small SEO agency located in New Delhi, India and Jodhpur, India. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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Md Tanvir Ahmed is a PR firm founded in 2023. The firm provides Public Relations and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Poole, England
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Afer Insight is a SEO agency established in 2024. The company focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click, and is small.
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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+$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 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Marion, IL
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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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$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+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Bend, OR
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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.