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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249London, EnglandServices provided
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See all 6 projectsStan Ventures is a proficient SEO agency, excelling in Organic Search Optimization and Digital Visibility Enhancement. They consistently deliver high-quality backlinks and tailored SEO strategies. With a 100% positive feedback rate, reviewers commend their transparency, consistent project management, and genuine partnership approach, often noting improved website rankings and increased online visibility.
$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.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerTorino, Italy
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Established in 2017, PNT SOLUTIONS di Gabriele Pantaleo, a small SEO agency, is located in Torino, Italy. Their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerKatoomba, Australia
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A Different Drummer is a SEO agency. Their small team is located in Katoomba, Australia. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$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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Fin-ex Outsourcing is a midsize Dubai, United Arab Emirates-based Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company. The team provides Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerCrockerton, England
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In Crockerton, England, Warminster Web is a web design company. The team focuses on Web Design and Web Development.
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Skinfluential Marketing is a SEO agency founded in 2023. Headquartered in Winter Garden, Florida, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Casey’s SEO is a small SEO company. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerIrvine, CA
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Established in 2012, SEO Expert Dmytro Verzhykovskyi is a SEO agency. The firm focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Market Research, and is small.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancerBucurești, Romania
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Founded in 2023, Expertul SEO, a small SEO agency, is based in București, Romania. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerAxminster, England
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Kode Designs is a web design company. Founded in 2022, the team specializes in Web Design and Search Engine Optimization. The firm is in Axminster, England.
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Krijay Digital is a SEO agency established in 2025. The small team provides Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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SEOdapt is a SEO services firm. Launched in 2025, their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Oulu, Finland
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Mainostoimisto Speciaali is a SEO company. In Oulu, Finland and Raahe, Finland, their small team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design. The company was launched in 2016.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Huddinge, Sweden
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Branding firm mexseo is based in Huddinge, Sweden and Huddinge, Sweden. They focus on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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See all 2 projectsMediaofficers offers website development services, focusing on creating optimized, user-friendly websites that enhance online presence and increase sales. Overall feedback highlights their exceptional project management, timely delivery, and strong customer service. Clients appreciate their responsiveness, effective communication, and dedication to achieving measurable outcomes like increased traffic and higher search engine rankings.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Bangkok, Thailand
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See all 1 projectsStars Commerce offers comprehensive web development services, including website creation, online ordering systems, and detailed business information sections. The reviews highlight the company's effective project management, timely delivery, and alignment with client values. Clients appreciate Stars Commerce's cultural fit, budget-friendly pricing, and their ability to understand the project's scope, resulting in increased sales and inquiries.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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See all 1 projectsVerve Innovation offers services in SEO, Search Engine Marketing, and enhancing online visibility. Their clients have consistently reported significant increases in website ranking and online sales, commending the company's technical expertise and timely project execution. Overall, Verve Innovation is recognized for their professional approach and effective strategies in improving clients' online presence.
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WebMate, a small website development company, is headquartered in Καβάλα, Greece. Their services include Web Development and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Louisville, KY
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Hatfield Media is a web design agency headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky and. Their services include Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Ormond Beach, FL
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Launched in 2013, Sprout Media Lab is a SEO agency. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Houston, TX
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Vertical Web is a SEO company. Their small team is based in Houston, Texas. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Pyrmont, Australia
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The Dubs is a Content Marketing company. The team focuses on Content Marketing and Media Planning & Buying, and the firm is based in London, England and Pyrmont, Australia.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Barcelona, Spain
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Go2jump is a small Marketing Strategy company established in 2008. Their team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Content Marketing.
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Agmus Media is a Digital Strategy company. Their team is in Karachi, Pakistan. The firm offers Digital Strategy and Conversion Optimization.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Victoria, Canada
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Metamend is a Digital Strategy company located in Victoria, Canada. The team specializes in Digital Strategy and Conversion Optimization.
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Results and Co is a small Content Marketing company located in Coffs Harbour, Australia. The team focuses on Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Page One Formula is a social media marketing agency based in Oakville, Canada. Established in 2021, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Whizz People is a SEO agency. Established in 2013, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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See all 1 projectsBest SEO Company For Real Estate specializes in Search Engine Optimization and enhancing online visibility. Reviews highlight their effectiveness in improving website ranking and organic traffic, leading to significant increases in leads. Clients commend their professionalism, responsiveness, and tailored solutions, often delivering impressive results within competitive markets.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Indore, India
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Neyonix, a custom software development firm, was launched in 2016. The firm focuses on Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development, and is small.
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Tech Pro Marketing is a small Barrington, Rhode Island-based branding company. The team specializes in Branding and Market Research.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Abbotsford, Canada
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Perfect Web Creations is a PPC agency. The Abbotsford, Canada-based firm was established in 2008. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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VDS Shine - Digital Marketing Agency, a SEO agency, was founded in 2022. The agency specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design, and is small.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Markham, Canada
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Pruve Web Agency is a small Markham, Canada-based social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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See all 1 projectsSearchonic offers services in lead generation, branding, and awareness. The overall feedback from the reviews indicates significant dissatisfaction with their performance, citing unprofessionalism, failure to deliver promised results, and a lack of skilled employees. The clients consistently reported negative outcomes and low return on investment.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Madrid, Spain
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SEOLeverage, a Content Marketing company, was established in 2010. The company offers Content Marketing and Conversion Optimization, and is small.
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Vexil Infotech is a small social media marketing firm launched in 2007. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Sacramento, CA
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InfiniSEO, a SEO company, is based in Sacramento, California. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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Social media marketing firm Popup was founded in 2021. The firm focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Bath, PA
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SEO agency D Koder Marketing is headquartered in Bath, Pennsylvania. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were founded in 2015.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Lahore, Pakistan
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CSG Pakistan is an Other Digital Marketing company. The Lahore, Pakistan-based firm was founded in 2020. Their team specializes in Other Digital Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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See all 1 projectsPrime Web Builders specializes in reputation management services, as demonstrated by their ability to effectively remove detrimental online reviews for clients. Feedback consistently highlights their results-oriented approach and strong communication, with clients particularly appreciating the smooth workflow and the dedicated support from team members like Greg and Ben. Overall, Prime Web Builders is commended for delivering on their commitments efficiently.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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See all 1 projectsMediaNovas specializes in SEO and Search Engine Marketing services, effectively enhancing online visibility and website ranking. Reviews highlight their excellent project management, timely delivery, and budget-friendly pricing, with clients noting significant improvements in their website's performance and online presence.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Dera Bassi, India
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See all 1 projectsWe are one of the Best Digital Marketing Service Company in Chandigarh, India. Our Company Builds Right Online Strategy With Qualified & Experienced Professionals. Our team of skilled
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Established in 2015, Tixo Creative is a website development company. Their services include Web Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Santa Monica, CA
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Small Digital Strategy company ST8, is headquartered in Santa Monica, California. The team specializes in Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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Founded in 2015, Innovative Digital Marketing, a small pay per click company, is headquartered in Roseville, California. Their team specializes in Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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Infinia Marketing, a pay per click agency, was founded in 2009. The firm focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Monterrey, Mexico
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VidalPRO Digital is a SEO services firm. Located in Monterrey, Mexico and Cancún, Mexico, the firm offers Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Tacoma, WA
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Social Power Inc, a web design agency, was established in 2011. The team specializes in Web Design and Search Engine Optimization and is located in Tacoma, Washington.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Naperville, IL
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Smart PR Communications is a small Content Marketing company located in Naperville, Illinois. Their services include Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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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.
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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.