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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+< $25 / hr10 - 49Delhi, India
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SRAMEDIA, an Advertising company, is in Delhi, India. They focus on Advertising and Market Research and were established in 2012.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Bhubaneswar, India
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SearchingYard Software Private Limited is a midsize branding company located in Bhubaneswar, India and Sydney, Australia. Their services include Branding and Content Marketing.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Fremont, CA
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IT managed services company PlanetMagpie IT Consulting was founded in 1998. The company offers IT managed services and IT staff augmentation, and is small.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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Dotline Norway is a web design company established in 2000. The firm specializes in Web Design and Logo.
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$100,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Pantoja, Dominican Republic
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MenteSEO - Marketing Agency is a small SEO services firm established in 2020. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49دبي, United Arab Emirates
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NAAS Digital is a small UX agency. They provide UX/UI Design and Content Marketing and were launched in 2013.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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GLOBAL WEB GURU DIGITAL SERVICES PVT. LTD. Is a Conversion Optimization company. Launched in 2019, the team focuses on Conversion Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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Adonis Digital is a small web development firm. They provide Web Development and Web Design and were launched in 2015.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerRaleigh, NC
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Columbia SEO Company is a Raleigh, North Carolina-based Content Marketing company. Launched in 2016, the team offers Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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See all 1 projects10 dumbs Inc offers services such as search engine optimization, PPC campaigns, and social media marketing. Overall, the reviews highlight their professionalism, responsiveness, and effectiveness, noting significant improvement in website traffic and brand recognition within a short period. Clients appreciate their experienced team and smooth communication.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9New Delhi, India
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Launched in 2017, Oneloop Technologies is a SEO services firm. The firm offers Search Engine Optimization and Other Digital Marketing, and is small.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Boston, MA
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The Right Path Marketing is a web design company. Their small team is based in Boston, Massachusetts. Their services include Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Faisalabad, Pakistan
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See all 3 projectsSoftigh offers comprehensive web development, e-commerce solutions, social media marketing, and custom web app development services. Reviewers consistently praise their excellent project management, creativity, and responsiveness. Clients highlight Softigh's ability to deliver high-quality, timely results, with a particular emphasis on their effective communication and attention to detail. Overall, Softigh is regarded as a reliable and innovative partner for digital projects.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Ranchi, India
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See all 1 projectsFeralvoice provides website development, UI/UX design, digital marketing, and social media marketing services. Clients have praised Feralvoice for their responsiveness, expertise, and the significant improvements in website performance and lead generation. The team’s alignment with client values and their effective project management have been highlighted as standout qualities.
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See all 1 projectsLight Buzz Media specializes in social media management, particularly in creating awareness posts for platforms like Instagram. Reviews consistently highlight their effective communication, impressive results, and successful growth in followers, evidencing their capability to meet client objectives with professionalism and efficiency.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Jaipur, India
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Launched in 2016, Sofitgrow Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Is a social media marketing firm. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9New Delhi, India
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Web Ninja Solutions is an Other Digital Marketing company founded in 2020. Headquartered in New Delhi, India and Khabra, India, the team offers Other Digital Marketing and Web Design.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Lubbock, TX
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SEO agency HONE Digital Marketing was founded in 2014. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing and is located in Lubbock, Texas.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Tampa, FL
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Based in Tampa, Florida, Digital Marketing Lighthouse is a small Digital Strategy company. The team offers Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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4rd Marketing is a pay per click company. Their small team of employees is in Atlanta, Georgia. Their team focuses on Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Beeston, England
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Small web design company KW Design Nottingham, is headquartered in Beeston, England. The team focuses on Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Winnipeg, Canada
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Small Digital Strategy company Stack Marketing, is based in Winnipeg, Canada. Their services include Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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VanWhistle Media is a branding agency founded in 2018. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Irvine, CA
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SEO Expert Management LLC is an Irvine, California-based Business Consulting company. The team offers Business Consulting and Search Engine Optimization.
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ClearBox - Law Firm Digital Marketing is a Digital Strategy company. Their small team is in Toronto, Canada. Their services include Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Columbus, OH
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VentraLocal Marketing is a small Digital Strategy company based in Columbus, Ohio and Wilmington, Delaware. Their services include Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Vaughan, Canada
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Founded in 2016, All The Way Up Media is a SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Indianapolis, IN
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Oppilo Marketing is a small Digital Strategy company headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Their services include Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Widnes, England
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Madabout Media Ltd is a Conversion Optimization company. Headquartered in Widnes, England, the company was established in 2008. Their services include Conversion Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Jerome, ID
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Launched in 2015, Three Strands Marketing is a web design agency. Their team focuses on Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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WebRealSimple is an user experience design agency. They specialize in UX/UI Design and E-Commerce Development and were launched in 2010.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Rockford, MI
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Established in 2015, 616 Marketing Group is a web design company. Their services include Web Design and Pay Per Click.
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The Smart Bear Websites is a SEO services firm based in Urmston, England. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Patchogue, NY
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Ampersand Marketing is a small branding company founded in 2018. Their services include Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Louisville, KY
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Jet Set Views is a web design company. The team is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, and their services include Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Richmond Hill, Canada
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Stratwell Strategic Solutions Inc. Is a Content Marketing company headquartered in Richmond Hill, Canada. The team offers Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Stockholm, Sweden
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Just Value is a Content Marketing company. Their small team is located in Stockholm, Sweden and offers Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. The agency was founded in 2015.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Harrisburg, PA
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Blend IM LLC is a SEO services firm. They are headquartered in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and have small team. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Wallflower Studios is a Digital Strategy company located in Ljubljana, Slovenia. The team focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Indore, India
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Web design company Hibiscus Technolab was established in 2013. Headquartered in Indore, India, the team specializes in Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Baltimore, MD
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Frasca Digital is a Digital Strategy company. Founded in 2018, the agency is based in Baltimore, Maryland. Their team offers Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Singapore, Singapore
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Founded in 2014, tinkerEdge is a small Digital Strategy company based in Singapore, Singapore. Their team offers Digital Strategy and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Pimpri-Chinchwad, India
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Dexcel Digital Hub Pvt Ltd is a small SEO services firm headquartered in Pimpri-Chinchwad, India. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Vancouver, Canada
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Phoenix Digital Marketing is a web design company. Their small team is located in Vancouver, Canada and offers Web Design and Graphic Design. The company was launched in 2019.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Hollywood, FL
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Launched in 2001, Radical Webs Inc is a small Hollywood, Florida-based SEO services firm. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9New Delhi, India
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In New Delhi, India, Digitaleralab is a social media marketing agency. They offer Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Town 'n' Country, FL
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GGC Digital is a SEO services firm. Established in 2015, the company is in Town 'n' Country, Florida and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Nijmegen, Netherlands
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Launched in 2019, Pittig Bakkie is an Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Search Engine Optimization and is headquartered in Nijmegen, Netherlands and Arnhem, Netherlands.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Madison, CT
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Located in Madison, Connecticut, JDP Capital - Digital Marketing is a SEO agency. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Thornton, Australia
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Sydney Business Web is a web design agency. Their team is headquartered in Thornton, Australia. The agency provides Web Design and Ecommerce 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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$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?
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- What tools do you use for prospecting, outreach, and reporting?
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- 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.