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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+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Jaipur, India
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GainScale is a branding firm. The team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing, and the agency is in Jaipur, India.
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Event Marketing company Sinopia is in. Their services include Event Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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BrandBrew Creations LLC., a Market Research company, is headquartered in newark, Delaware. They offer Market Research and Digital Strategy.
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Threadsys Web Solutions, a SEO services firm, was launched in 2015. They specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Based in miami, Florida, Monetize My Media is an Email Marketing company. The team specializes in Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Bhubaneswar, India
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Smart 5 Solutions, a SEO company, was founded in 2012. The company specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design, and is small.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Monterrey, Mexico
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Small social media marketing firm Black360Digital, is based in Monterrey, Mexico. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Crystal Lake, IL
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Baldwin Web Design is a web development firm in Crystal Lake, Illinois. They specialize in Web Development and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Nasr City, Egypt
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Social media marketing firm Arab Network Media - iBdaa3 was launched in 2007. The midsize team offers Social Media Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Netscape Digital is a SEO agency based in Toronto, Canada. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerJohannesburg, South Africa
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Blue Key Digital Marketing is a social media marketing agency located in Johannesburg, South Africa. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerعمّان, Jordan
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Located in عمّان, Jordan, nadeem.tech is a SEO agency. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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Seak your Brand, a SEO company, was launched in 2023. The agency provides Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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Mynul Hasan is a SEO agency. The small Dhaka, Bangladesh-based team provides Search Engine Optimization and Email Marketing. The firm was founded in 2015.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerLittleton, CO
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Founded in 2025, 818 Digital is a SEO services firm. The firm offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design, and is small.
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See all 1 projectsSavvy Ray Technologies (SRT) is a premier digital marketing agency offering cutting-edge solutions to enhance your brand’s online presence. Specializing in SEO, branding, web design and
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Petrie Terrace, Australia
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Based in Petrie Terrace, Australia, Excite Media is a web design agency. Their services include Web Design and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Karachi, Pakistan
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Alneeko Technologies is a web development firm. Their small team is in Karachi, Pakistan and Karachi, Pakistan. Their services include Web Development and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Tiptur, India
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Marketing Giraffes, a Market Research company, provide Market Research and Digital Strategy. They were launched in 2018.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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See all 1 projectsDIGITA WORLDWIDE specializes in developing e-commerce websites, offering exceptional support and a wealth of creative ideas. Clients commend their ability to exceed expectations and deliver projects that align perfectly with the client's vision. The overall feedback highlights their dedication, effective project management, and top-notch service in e-commerce development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Manchester, England
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Founded in 2022, Zink Global Marketing is a social media marketing firm. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Miami, FL
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The Brand Heaven is a branding firm. They are located in Miami, Florida. Their team specializes in Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9New Delhi, India
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Located in New Delhi, India, Digitalet.net is a small SEO services firm. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Sherwood Park, Canada
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Wood & Co. Creative, a web design agency, was founded in 2015. The firm offers Web Design and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9North Las Vegas, NV
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Marketing Local SEO is a North Las Vegas, Nevada-based SEO agency. Founded in 2021, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Estate Agency Marketing is a SEO services firm. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Direct Marketing and were launched in 2018. The agency is based in Woking, England.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Coimbatore, India
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See all 1 projectsAltius Technologies specializes in designing product catalogs with a focus on delivering high-quality work efficiently. Reviews highlight their effective workflow and quick turnaround times, demonstrating a consistent commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerDubai, United Arab Emirates
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Best SEO Services in Dubai is a SEO services firm. Based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the agency was founded in 2014. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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See all 1 projectsBAT traffic Digital agency specializes in upgrading and managing digital systems for various industries, such as real estate. Reviews highlight the agency's professionalism, effective communication, and quick problem-solving abilities, showcasing their ability to handle complex projects and deliver measurable results.
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Based in London, England, Thrive On Digital is a small PPC company. The team provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9জয়পুরহাট, Bangladesh
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Prefect IT is a জয়পুরহাট, Bangladesh-based SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and E-Commerce Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Indore, India
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Wordlecious is a Content Marketing company. Based in Indore, India, the team focuses on Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Durban, South Africa
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ACMP Creative is an Advertising company founded in 2011. Their services include Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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See all 1 projectsEdwiseTech Pvt Ltd is a web development company specializing in website design and development. However, feedback indicates dissatisfaction with their services, as exemplified by a client who was unhappy with the use of Elementor and the overall project outcome. A considerable portion of reviewers expressed concerns about project management and communication.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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See all 1 projectsKoen Media offers UI/UX design, frontend web development, and various graphic design services, including print and label design. The overall feedback highlights their professionalism, expertise, and collaborative approach, with clients appreciating their ability to deliver high-quality work promptly and provide valuable feedback and suggestions. Koen Media's team is recognized for their skill and dedication to seeing the bigger picture in their projects.
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Evergreen Digital Marketing is a small social media marketing agency located in Middleville, Michigan. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancer
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Launched in 2019, Bubyli Internet Marketing is a SEO company. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancer
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Web development company VM Project focuses on Web Development and Search Engine Optimization. They were launched in 2012.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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See all 1 projectsDigital Mambas offers digital marketing services, including pay-per-click (PPC) and social media campaigns. The reviews highlight their impressive responsiveness, attention to detail, and quality results, notably increasing lead volume by 300%. Feedback consistently praises their effective communication and timely project completion, positioning Digital Mambas as a reliable and results-driven partner.
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FoxData is a Mobile & App Marketing company. Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong and Singapore, the agency focuses on Mobile & App Marketing and Advertising.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Noida, India
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Established in 2011, Search Media Solution is a PPC agency. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Bella Vista, Australia
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MetaWeb is a website development firm. The company is in Bella Vista, Australia and Williams Landing, Australia. Their team provides Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Wayne, NJ
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See all 1 projectsCrestify Studio LLC specializes in designing and producing high-quality e-commerce packaging, offering a seamless unboxing experience. The reviews highlight their excellent project management, effective communication, and impressive design capabilities, making them a valuable partner for packaging needs. Clients appreciate their expertise and the good value they provide, though some note that project timelines are reasonable given the complexity involved.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Ludhiana, India
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Mokshious is a small Content Marketing company. Launched in 2019, the team focuses on Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Redding, CA
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Headflood is a Content Marketing company launched in 2009. The company specializes in Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9San Jose City, Philippines
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Keyforge Web Design and SEO Philippines Inc. Is a SEO company located in San Jose City, Philippines. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9White Plains, NY
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Asset Growth is a SEO services firm and pay per click agency launched in 2023. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Adelaide, Australia
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SummiTouch is an Adelaide, Australia-based SEO company and pay per click agency. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Ridgewood, NY
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Content Marketing and SEO services firm BitterRoot Content is based in Ridgewood, New York. Launched in 2023, the team specializes in Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Boston, MA
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Post Link Rank is a Conversion Optimization company. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, their team specializes in Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization.
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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 / 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.