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$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 40 projectsSure Oak is a Search Engine Optimization agency known for enhancing online visibility and website ranking through effective SEO services, including backlink acquisition and keyword research. Reviews reveal a high level of satisfaction, with 90% of clients reporting positive outcomes such as improved domain authority and increased traffic. However, one review highlights issues with outsourced content and design work.
$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Glendale, CAServices provided
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See all 95 projectsLoopex Digital is an SEO agency specializing in Organic Search Optimization, SERP Optimization, and Digital Visibility Enhancement. Their reviews indicate an impressive record, with 100% positive feedback highlighting their effectiveness in improving online visibility and website ranking. Clients commend Loopex Digital's proactive approach and consistent on-time delivery, noting significant increases in organic traffic and domain authority.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Delhi, India
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WebCrowd Solutions, a social media marketing firm, was established in 2021. In Delhi, India and New Delhi, India, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Mobile & App Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Kalamazoo, MI
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Kzoom is a Digital Strategy company established in 2003. The team specializes in Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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See all 1 projectsBoost your website’s visibility with DeepWPSEO. Proven strategies for fast, effective WordPress SEO optimization.
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See all 1 projectsSpotlightwebs is a dynamic digital marketing agency specializing in SEO and social media management. We focus on optimizing websites for top performance, including keyword research, technical SEO,
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancer
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ELITE SEO is a SEO company established in 2011. Headquartered in Madurai, India and India, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Melbourne, FL
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Branding company Tech Andaz is based in Melbourne, Florida. The team focuses on Branding and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancerSingapore, Singapore
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Absolute Digital is a PPC agency headquartered in Singapore, Singapore. They offer Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerSylhet, Bangladesh
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Founded in 2017, Khairujjaman Shuvo is a SEO agency. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Affiliate Marketing and is based in Sylhet, Bangladesh.
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$1,000+$300+ / hrFreelancerHonolulu, HI
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Arenar is a SEO agency. Their small team is based in Honolulu, Hawaii and provides Search Engine Optimization and Conversion Optimization. The agency was established in 2019.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerRajkot, India
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InfoPhonix Digital, a SEO company, was established in 2022. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hrFreelancerMumbai, India
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Established in 2022, Digital Vickas-Freelance Digital Marketing in Mumbai India is a SEO services firm. In Mumbai, India, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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Launched in 2023, Ayushi Kajla Web is a SEO company and web design company. Headquartered in New Delhi, India, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerNew Delhi, India
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Established in 2022, SaleSparx is a small New Delhi, India-based SEO services firm. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Sales Outsourcing.
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Mac World Digital is a Karachi, Pakistan-based social media marketing company. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Juppl is a midsize SEO company. Established in 1996, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Custom Software Development.
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Founded in 2019, Dazzle Commerce is a small Texas City, Texas-based SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Aalioth - Digital Marketing Agency is a London, England-based SEO services firm. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Content Writing Services and were established in 2012.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Bengaluru, India
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Snipelus Technology is a social media marketing agency. Launched in 2021, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing. The company is located in Bengaluru, India.
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Climb Google is a SEO company. Based in London, England, the company was founded in 2015. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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In Delhi, India, DigiApsTech Enterprises LLP - The Best Digital Marketing Agency In Central Delhi is a social media marketing firm. They provide Social Media Marketing and Search Engine
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerDhaka, Bangladesh
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Merajul Islam sajeeb is a SEO agency. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing and were established in 2023. The agency is located in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Moulvibazar , Bangladesh
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Multimedia Gen is an IT strategy consulting company. They are in Moulvibazar , Bangladesh and have midsize team of experts. Their services include IT strategy consulting and Web Development.
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Founded in 2020, Samjustified , a midsize Advertising company, is located in Abeokuta, Nigeria and Abeokuta, Nigeria. Their team focuses on Advertising and Market Research.
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Saurav Vaghela is a Direct Marketing company. The agency is headquartered in Ahmedabad, India. Their team focuses on Direct Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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TechsForge is a social media marketing company. The firm is located in Allen, Texas. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Digital imtiyaz Khan is a social media marketing agency. Their small team is in Mumbai, India and specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing. The company was launched in 2024.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerRio, WI
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Profit Path SEO is a social media marketing agency founded in 2024. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerJacksonville, FL
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Social media marketing firm The Design Spark was founded in 2018. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Asrafik Dinar is a SEO services firm. They are located in Dhaka, Bangladesh and have small team. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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Pixel Pulse Labs Inc is a Digital Strategy company founded in 2019. The team specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing and is headquartered in Marietta, Georgia.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerNew Dawrai, Bangladesh
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WebDev Habib is a social media marketing company launched in 2022. The company offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerBaia Mare, Romania
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Prime Web Infinity is a branding company founded in 2025. Their services include Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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$250,000+< $25 / hrFreelancer
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Prestige Creative Studio, a social media marketing firm, is based in Akure, Nigeria. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Haris Waheed, a small social media marketing firm, is based in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Webline Studio is a SEO company. The firm is located in New Delhi, India. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Custom Software Development.
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Infokens is a branding agency. The Ahmedabad, India-based company was launched in 2025. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hrFreelancerGravesend, England
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The Branding & Web is a small branding agency based in Gravesend, England. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Studio Web is a Conversion Optimization company. They are located in Washington, District of Columbia. Their team focuses on Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization.
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Founded in 2025, Darshan Parmar | Digital Marketing Executive | PPC Expert is a Digital Strategy company. The firm specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hrFreelancerGwalior, India
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Adarsh is a social media marketing company. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and the agency is headquartered in Gwalior, India.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hrFreelancerDhaka, Bangladesh
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Digital Strategy company Nayim Adnan was founded in 2019. The company provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Keenrank is a small social media marketing firm in Kolkata, India. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerBucurești, Romania
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SEO agency VOH Solutions is based in București, Romania. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Zent Marketing is a social media marketing agency. The firm is located in Waterloo, England. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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DigitalPix is a social media marketing agency founded in 2020. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and is located in Bengaluru, India.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hrFreelancerSambrial, Pakistan
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Launched in 2024, Web Graphos is a branding firm. The small team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerGatton, Australia
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Small SEO company SEODevPro , is headquartered in Gatton, Australia. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Prateek Vishwakarma is a Content Marketing company. Their small team is based in Jabalpur, India. Their services include Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancerKoottanad, India
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Diyazone is a small social media marketing agency based in Koottanad, India. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Tallinn, Estonia
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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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Nashville, TN
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49The Woodlands, TX
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJ
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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$50,000+$300+ / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Arlington Heights, IL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Diego, CA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Guildford, England
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Lehi, UT
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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.