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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 - $49 / hr10 - 49Alacant, Spain
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Nivel de Calidad, a PPC agency, provide Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing. They were founded in 2013.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Zozothemes is a website development company. They are based in Coimbatoe, India and have small team. They focus on Web Development and Web Design.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Westgate on Sea, England
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Speedie Consultants Limited is a small Westgate on Sea, England-based Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Chevy Chase, MD
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Launched in 2009, periscopeUP LLC is a small social media marketing firm headquartered in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Calgary, Canada
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Established in 2008, CPG Media is a Business Consulting company. The company specializes in Business Consulting and Digital Strategy.
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Pop Digital is a Conversion Optimization company. The England-based agency was founded in 2012. Their team specializes in Conversion Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
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Wave Evolution is an Email Marketing company. They were established in 2007, and their services include Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9London, England
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Founded in 2013, Lakewood Media Limited is a small SEO company based in London, England. Their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Digital C4, a SEO company, was established in 2010. Located in Portland, Oregon, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Portsmouth, NH
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Boldwerks is a Portsmouth, New Hampshire-based web development company. Their services include Web Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Springfield, MA
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Wild Apple Design Group, a web design company, was established in 2000. The team specializes in Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9York, England
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WebHummel is a small Content Marketing company headquartered in York, England. Their services include Content Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9San Jose, CA
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Small Conversion Optimization company Mobistreak, Inc., is in San Jose, California and Walnut, California. The team specializes in Conversion Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Brookvale, Australia
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Small pay per click agency Web Marketing Workshop, is headquartered in Brookvale, Australia. The team provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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Salta With Us is an Advertising company. Launched in 2014, the firm is based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Their services include Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Plantation, FL
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The Mind of Rey Rey is a small Plantation, Florida-based web design agency. Their services include Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Wrocław, Poland
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Divloy, a pay per click company, was established in 2019. The team offers Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Instant Salesforce is a Digital Strategy company. Established in 2010, the team provides Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization. The agency is in Toronto, Canada.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9New Delhi, India
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CUBICALSEO is a SEO company. Their team is in New Delhi, India. The firm specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Toronto, Canada
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CoSgn is a SEO services firm founded in 2019. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Development and is based in Toronto, Canada.
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SEO services firm Yoo Digital is based in Istanbul, Türkiye. Launched in 2022, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Orgovány, Hungary
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ITZen, a Marketing Strategy company, specializes in Marketing Strategy and Search Engine Optimization. The company is headquartered in Orgovány, Hungary.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9København, Denmark
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Small SEO company Click in ApS, is based in København, Denmark. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Hitchin, England
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Founded in 2015, Tech365 Media is an Other Marketing company. Headquartered in Hitchin, England, the team specializes in Other Marketing and Content Marketing.
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SEO company MiWebEnTerrassa.com was established in 2021. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design and is headquartered in.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Navi Mumbai, India
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Couchdeck Marketing Pvt. Ltd. Is a Digital Strategy company. The Navi Mumbai, India-based firm was established in 2019. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Bhopal, India
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TechJogi - Digital Marketing Company & SEO Training in Bhopal is a Bhopal, India-based Digital Strategy company. They offer Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing and were launched in 2012.
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Marketing Médico is a small social media marketing agency. Founded in 2015, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Lahore, Pakistan
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SerpSol Technologies is a small SEO agency based in Lahore, Pakistan. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Mumbai, India
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Albatross Media is a Digital Strategy company. The team is in Mumbai, India and Noida, India, and their services include Digital Strategy and Public Relations.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Asaba, Nigeria
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Webdev.ng is a web design agency. Founded in 2025, the company is based in Asaba, Nigeria. Their team provides Web Design and Mobile App Development.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Cypress, TX
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Established in 2010, Malone Media Group is a media planning and buying agency. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Newcastle, Northern Ireland
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Based in Newcastle, Northern Ireland and Toronto, Canada, ramarketing is a midsize PR company. The team focuses on Public Relations and Web Design.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Leeds, England
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ICS-digital LLP is a midsize Advertising company founded in 2009. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Noida, India
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WorkLooper Consultants is a branding agency. The agency is located in Noida, India. Their services include Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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Blue Frog is a Business Consulting company. They are in Waukee, Iowa and have midsize team of experts. Their services include Business Consulting and AI Consulting.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New Delhi, India
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Established in 2013, CyberWorx Technologies is a web design company. The team specializes in Web Design and Web Development.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Nairobi, Kenya
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Chora Digital Limited is an Advertising company. They are headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya and have small team. They focus on Advertising and UX/UI Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancer
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See all 1 projectsSunrise Coding is a web development company, led by Cody Teagardin, that offers services such as dynamic page creation, payment processing, and admin dashboard setup. According to the sole review, 100% of the feedback is negative, highlighting significant project delays, unmet deadlines, poor communication, and unfulfilled contractual obligations.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Beirut, Lebanon
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Y TripleB Marketing is a pay per click agency. They were launched in 2018, and their services include Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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Streamline Media is a PPC company. Launched in 2022, the company is based in Târgu Mureș, Romania. Their team focuses on Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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See all 2 projectsDigital Sky 360 is a trusted digital marketing agency based in Ahmedabad, serving clients since 2019 with a growing team of 10–49 professionals. We help businesses across industries like
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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See all 2 projectsNITRO PLUG Digital Marketing specializes in SEO, PPC, and website optimization services, particularly for the construction industry. Clients consistently praise their expertise, professionalism, and ability to significantly enhance online visibility and lead generation. The overall feedback highlights their impressive knowledge and effective collaboration, often resulting in substantial improvements in website ranking and business growth.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Singapore, Singapore
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See all 2 projectsVeecoTech Web & Software Pte Ltd offers web development, customization, and design services. The reviews highlight the company's professional, passionate team and effective project management. Clients appreciate the high-quality work and proactive communication, although some noted the services can be costly. Overall, the feedback underscores their strong technical expertise and commitment to client satisfaction.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Lahore, Pakistan
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See all 1 projectsCreative Jaguars offers SEO and digital marketing services, focusing on comprehensive site analysis, keyword research, and progress reporting. Reviewers praise the company's expertise, effective communication, and professional project management, noting significant improvements in site traffic and client acquisition. Overall, Creative Jaguars demonstrates a commitment to delivering measurable, positive outcomes for their clients.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Bengaluru, India
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Bangalore Web Zone is a web design agency. They are headquartered in Bengaluru, India, and their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49New Delhi, India
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Application development company Apps Innovations Services Pvt. Ltd. Was established in 2012. The firm specializes in Mobile App Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Westford, MA
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190west is a pay per click company. In Westford, Massachusetts, the company was founded in 2007. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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Branding firm DDMinds is headquartered in Rockville, Maryland. Founded in 2005, the team focuses on Branding and Logo.
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Kaiser Lachance Communications Inc., a PR agency, is in Toronto, Canada and Montréal, Canada. Their services include Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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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+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Harrisburg, PA
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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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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49
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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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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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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.