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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249London, EnglandServices provided
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See all 7 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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MindWhiz, a midsize SEO services firm, is located in Houston, Texas. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerAnnecy, France
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Founded in 2020, Consultant.Marketing is a SEO company. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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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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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerBerchidda, Italy
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Servizi Posizionamento is a SEO company. The Berchidda, Italy-based firm was launched in 2009. Their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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Oxford Web Builders, a web design agency, is located in Oxford, England. They specialize in Web Design and Web Development.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Nagpur, India
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Flairtek is a Nagpur, India-based SEO agency. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Web Design and were launched in 2007.
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Top New York WebDesigning is a midsize Queens Village, New York-based SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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TJG Web Design LLC is a SEO agency. In Roanoke, Virginia, their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerVilnius, Lithuania
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Mikulskis.lt is a web design agency established in 2008. The firm specializes in Web Design and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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SaidNouda Web Solutions is a social media marketing agency founded in 2009. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and is located in Marrakech, Morocco.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerCórdoba, Spain
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Leketembé is a social media marketing company established in 2009. The firm offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Chesterfield, MO
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Hinj Social is a branding company launched in 2018. The small team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Social media marketing company WebSevy was established in 2021. The agency specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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Located in Abeokuta , Nigeria, WaveDigital is a small SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia
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See all 1 projectsCore Freelancers adalah perusahaan digital marketing cabang Digital Marketing Shop yang berlokasi di Bali, Indonesia. MISI Membantu memajukan UMKM indonesia di dunia digital. VISI Menajdi perusahaan
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ADvantage Digital is a PPC company based in Mobile, Alabama. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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Webcasters is a Digital Strategy company located in Toledo, Ohio. They provide Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Park City, UT
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Penguin House Designs is a small mobile app development company based in Park City, Utah. The team specializes in Mobile App Development and Web Development.
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PageOptimizer Pro is a Content Marketing and SEO company. In Hampton, Australia, their small team provides Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. The firm was established in 2018.
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Content Marketing and SEO company Clickstream was launched in 2014. The small team specializes in Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Website Mojo is a social media marketing company located in Georgetown, Texas. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were launched in 2005.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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See all 1 projectsGTECH Information Technology is a Dubai-based digital agency specializing in SEO, web design, web development, e-commerce, mobile app development and digital marketing. The company builds websites,
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SEO company My SEO Guys was established in 2012. The small team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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Digital Servepro is a small Karachi, Pakistan-based SEO services firm. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lapeer, MI
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Web Launch Local is a SEO company. Located in Lapeer, Michigan, the agency was founded in 2015. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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See all 1 projectsAt Rahiva Global, we help businesses grow through practical digital solutions focused on visibility, performance, and measurable results. Our services span web development, digital marketing, SEO,
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See all 1 projectsDigipher Solutions is a trusted digital marketing partner that helps businesses grow online. Our expert team delivers tailored solutions in: - Search Engine Optimization (SEO) to boost your online
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249New Castle, DE
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See all 1 projectsEasyComm Innovations is a full-service IT and digital solutions company headquartered in New Castle, Delaware, with a dedicated development center in Indore, India. Founded in 2015, we bring
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hrFreelancerLondon, England
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Heffalump Ltd, a Digital Strategy company, was founded in 2016. The team focuses on Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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SEO Wuppertal is a SEO company. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and were established in 2012. The company is based in Wuppertal, Germany.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancerAhmedabad, India
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SEO services firm Blogger IT Solutions was founded in 2021. The company specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerMünchen, Germany
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Lis Qosja - SEO Freelancer aus München | Online Marketing | SEO & SEA is a SEO services firm established in 2022. The small team offers Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Palo Alto, CA
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Marketing Headquarter, a midsize Digital Strategy company, is located in Palo Alto, California. The team offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerBerlaar, Belgium
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Fuseo is a Berlaar, Belgium-based SEO company. Launched in 2010, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Kolkata, India
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Code Design Club is a Kolkata, India-based SEO company. Founded in 2022, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Dublin 8, Ireland
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Social media marketing firm Hostaspot was launched in 2013. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Noida, India
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Logicssphere, a branding firm, was established in 2017. The team offers Branding and Search Engine Optimization and is based in Noida, India.
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Let Dev is a midsize website development company. They specialize in Web Development and E-Commerce Development and were launched in 2015.
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Launched in 2021, Web Rank Digital is a midsize Charlotte, North Carolina-based SEO company. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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AMG Digital Solution LLC is a Chicago, Illinois-based social media marketing firm. They provide Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and were founded in 2023.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Delhi, India
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Web and Digital Media Services is a social media marketing company. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and is in Delhi, India.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Wilmington, DE
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Hire eCom, a social media marketing company, is located in Wilmington, Delaware. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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Dsquare Service Inc., a social media marketing firm, is in Clover, South Carolina. They offer Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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PSM Digital Agency, a social media marketing agency, offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing. The company is located in Doreen, Australia.
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ProBookPublisher is a branding firm. The Jersey City, New Jersey-based agency was established in 2020. Their team offers Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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BITBOLD IT, a branding company, is located in Toronto, Canada and Sheffield, England. Founded in 2011, the team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Cheetah Media | SEO Agency, a Content Marketing company, offer Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. They were established in 2014.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Lyon, France
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Founded in 2024, LAD Solution | Agence SEO is a midsize social media marketing firm. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Hot Fuego, LLC is a Market Research company. Located in Idaho Falls, Idaho, the team offers Market Research and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249دبي, United Arab Emirates
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Codvix Digital, a midsize SEO agency, is based in دبي, United Arab Emirates. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Hyderabad, India
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Grownex is a branding company. Their midsize team is in Hyderabad, India and focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing. The agency was founded in 2024.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Copley, OH
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Tallinn, Estonia
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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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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49London, England
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Nashville, TN
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Odesa, Ukraine
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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$50,000+$300+ / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Arlington Heights, IL
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Delhi, India
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Diego, CA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49The Woodlands, TX
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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$10,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Nashville, TN
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Derby, England
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Oklahoma City, OK
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Guildford, England
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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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.
- 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.