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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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RedCake Agência Digital is a Goiânia, Brazil-based PPC company. Founded in 2014, the team provides Pay Per Click and Web Design.
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Across Media Kft., a graphic design company, was launched in 2008. The small team provides Graphic Design and IT managed services.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Córdoba, Argentina
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IngeniarSoft is a PPC company. In Córdoba, Argentina, the firm was launched in 2016. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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3 Focos Diseño Web, a pay per click agency, was launched in 2010. The firm provides Pay Per Click and Graphic Design, and is small.
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Small SEO agency Oxyllium, is based in Marseille, France. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Vitalmkd is a pay per click agency. Headquartered in Córdoba, Argentina, the company offers Pay Per Click and Web Development.
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Founded in 2011, Medios x Medios is a pay per click agency. The team specializes in Pay Per Click and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Budapest, Hungary
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In Budapest, Hungary, SEO.hu is a small SEO services firm. Their services include Search Engine Optimization.
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Digital Step is a SEO company. They are headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden and have small team. Their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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The SEOptimist is a small SEO agency. Established in 2017, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization.
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Located in Gothenburg, Sweden, SEO Gothenburg is a small SEO services firm. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization.
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Zulo.ca is a SEO services firm. Their small team of employees is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization.
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Small SEO services firm Cite Micro, is in Houston, Texas. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and IT strategy consulting.
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Based in Singapore, Singapore, CEO SEO Services is a small SEO services firm. Their services include Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Richmond, Canada
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Ytterbium SEO Agency is a small Richmond, Canada-based SEO agency. The team provides Search Engine Optimization.
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SEO Traffic Solution, a small SEO services firm, is located in Mysore, India. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization.
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Local SEO Group is a small SEO agency headquartered in Sheffield, England. Their services include Search Engine Optimization.
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In Houghton-le-Spring, England, Power SEO is a small SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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Nexus Marketing, a small Email Marketing company, is in Boise, Idaho. The team focuses on Email Marketing and Mobile & App Marketing.
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SEOgame, Inc is a SEO company. Their small team is headquartered in Spanish Fork, Utah. Their services include Search Engine Optimization.
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SoloSEO, a SEO agency, was launched in 2008. They provides Search Engine Optimization.
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SEO services firm Smart Traffic offers Search Engine Optimization. They were founded in 2010.
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The Small Business Guru is a SEO company. Established in 2001, the company is headquartered in Salem, Oregon. Their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Located in Torremolinos, Spain, Genaro Palma SEO is a SEO agency. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Mercuryo, a social media marketing firm, specialize in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. They were established in 2016.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Laval, Canada
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SEO 7 Services is a SEO agency. The Laval, Canada-based company was founded in 1994. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Impetus Digital Agency is a social media marketing agency in General Santos, Philippines. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Ameka Consulting Group, Inc., a social media marketing firm, is in Troy, Michigan. Launched in 2017, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Frequenci is a SEO company. In Phoenix, Arizona, the firm was launched in 2023. Their services include Search Engine Optimization.
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Better SEO Results is a SEO company. Their small team is located in Fort Myers, Florida and provides Search Engine Optimization and Market Research. The agency was launched in 2022.
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Dominating SEO is a SEO company. Their small team is based in Orlando, Florida. Their services include Search Engine Optimization.
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Affordable SEO is a San Diego, California-based SEO services firm. Their services include Search Engine Optimization.
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Seodynamix is a SEO services firm headquartered in Wallingford, Connecticut. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and E-Commerce Development and were launched in 2021.
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SEO Evolution Search Engine Optimization Agency Consulting is a small San Marcos, California-based SEO services firm. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Founded in 2008, BefoundSEO is a SEO agency. The company specializes in Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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Ascendant SEO, LLC is a SEO services firm. The firm is based in Castle Pines, Colorado. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Artificial Intelligence.
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Conifr, a small SEO services firm, is in Bend, Oregon. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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Media Design Services, Inc. Is a SEO agency established in 1996. Located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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In Jacksonville, Oregon, New Brew Media is a SEO agency. They focus on Search Engine Optimization.
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SEO NYC Company is a SEO agency. Their small team is headquartered in New York, New York. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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SEO Marketing Nerds is a SEO company. The New York, New York-based agency was established in 2022. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Sapid SEO Company is a New York, New York-based SEO services firm. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization.
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Affordable SEO Near Me is a SEO services firm. The small New York, New York-based team offers Search Engine Optimization. The agency was founded in 2023.
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Emerald Consulting, a SEO services firm, is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They offer Search Engine Optimization and E-Commerce Development.
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Launched in 2021, Rambow SEO is a SEO services firm. The small team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Xpand Ops. Is a social media marketing agency. The Dublin, Ireland-based firm was founded in 2014. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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WIMEX is an Email Marketing company launched in 2016. Their services include Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Khoury Public Relations and Media Group is a public relations agency. Their small team of employees is in Fairfax, Virginia. Their team focuses on Public Relations and Search Engine Optimization.
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Integrated CxO is a social media marketing company. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing, and the company is located in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
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Small branding agency EP Assets Group, is located in Frederica, Delaware. The team focuses on Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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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
- 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.