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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 44 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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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Ciudad de México, Mexico
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SEO en México is a SEO services firm. They are headquartered in Ciudad de México, Mexico, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Abuja, Nigeria
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5 Digital Marketing is a pay per click company founded in 2016. The team offers Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization and is based in Abuja, Nigeria and Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
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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 / hrFreelancerNagua, Dominican Republic
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Joel Tavarez is a web design company. Based in Nagua, Dominican Republic, the team provides Web Design and Graphic Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerRochester, MN
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Gravity Consulting is a web design company. Located in Rochester, Minnesota, their team specializes in Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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Yawl Sourcing Inc is a New York, New York-based pay per click agency. Established in 2016, the team specializes in Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Bhavnagar, India
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Launched in 2017, Sphinix Marketing is a Content Marketing company. The firm focuses on Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Singapore, Singapore
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Webxial is a social media marketing agency. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and are located in Singapore, Singapore.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Lahore, Pakistan
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Brand Flicker is a social media marketing agency. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were founded in 2020. The firm is located in Lahore, Pakistan.
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Founded in 2021, Mr. Vikram is a small Ramnagar, India-based Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Dallas, TX
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Rogue Marketing is a Digital Strategy company headquartered in Dallas, Texas. They provide Digital Strategy and Advertising and were launched in 2010.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Las Vegas, NV
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MindShift Digital is a Fractional CMO Services company. The Las Vegas, Nevada-based team focuses on Fractional CMO Services and Marketing Strategy.
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Digital Marketing Inc. Is a small Content Marketing company. Launched in 1998, the team focuses on Content Marketing and Mobile & App Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Manchester, England
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Click On Digital is a graphic design company. Their small team is in Manchester, England. Their team offers Graphic Design and Mobile App Development.
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Property Stream is a Manchester, England-based branding agency. They focus on Branding and Email Marketing and were launched in 2014.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Diego, CA
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Stats Digital is an Email Marketing company. They offer Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and are based in San Diego, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Columbus, OH
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MAXtech, a small Content Marketing company, is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Their services include Content Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Asa Norte Brasília,, Brazil
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Established in 2011, Agência Wise is a small e-commerce development firm headquartered in Asa Norte Brasília,, Brazil. Their team provides E-Commerce Development and Email Marketing.
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Convergent Agency is an Advertising company. Located in Weston, Florida, their small team focuses on Advertising and Digital Strategy. The agency was founded in 2009.
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Small graphic design company eWareness Inc., is in Melbourne, Florida. The team offers Graphic Design and Print Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Makati, Philippines
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Launched in 2013, Hashtag Digital Inc is a Digital Strategy company. The team focuses on Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Palma, Spain
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Dragut Comunicación is a SEO services firm. Headquartered in Palma, Spain, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bogotá, Colombia
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Kairos Agencia de Marketing Digital is a SEO company. They are based in Bogotá, Colombia and have small team of experts. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Mobile App
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Established in 2003, Rankeandotuweb is a Digital Strategy company. The company specializes in Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Miraflores, Peru
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ROQOTO Advertising is a SEO agency. The Miraflores, Peru-based firm provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Pittsburgh, PA
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Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, The Dines Group is an Event Marketing company. Founded in 2010, the team provides Event Marketing and Media Planning & Buying.
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Corporate Photography company ApricotLaw (Hawthorne, New York) is based in Hawthorne, New York. Their services include Corporate Photography and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan
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Reposx Digital, a branding company, was launched in 2017. The team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lehi, UT
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Bateman Collective, a social media marketing company, was launched in 2018. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Barcelona, Spain
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Located in Barcelona, Spain and Madrid, Spain, SEOCOM.Agency is a SEO company. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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Social Media Ninjas, a small social media marketing agency, is headquartered in Santa Rosa, California. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Franklin, TN
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Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, iPitCrew is a Direct Marketing company. They focus on Direct Marketing and Public Relations.
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Brainstorm Projects, a Content Marketing company, was founded in 1998. The small team specializes in Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Nyeri, Kenya
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Social media marketing company Karen Webs Solutions was established in 2016. The agency specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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See all 1 projectsCyber Cultr Media offers digital marketing services, including branding, social media profile setup, social media calendar creation, and digital marketing strategy advisory. Overall feedback highlights their effective and transparent workflow, satisfactory communication, and the friendly nature of their staff, making them a highly regarded vendor in the market.
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See all 1 projectsDigifybl Media provides a range of digital services, including SEO, Shopify website development, logo design, and lead generation. Overall feedback highlights their effective communication, timely delivery, and ability to meet client preferences, resulting in improved online visibility and business leads. Clients appreciate their cost-effective solutions and personalized approach to projects.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Hyderabad, India
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Monstylle Solutions is a social media marketing agency founded in 2019. Located in Hyderabad, India, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Dehradun, India
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Design Ink, a print design agency, offer Print Design and Graphic Design. They were founded in 2023.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9East Point, GA
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Ardinal Strategy Group is a Business Consulting company. Founded in 2022, the agency provides Business Consulting and Financial Consulting.
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Launched in 2016, FlareRider Digital Marketing is a Mobile & App Marketing company. Their services include Mobile & App Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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Shojib Ads is a SEO agency headquartered in Rangpur City, Bangladesh and California, California. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Grójec, Poland
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Gladius Agency is a Grójec, Poland-based web design agency. Their services include Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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See all 1 projectsPoonjan offers comprehensive digital marketing services, including SEO, PPC, web design, and content marketing. The reviews highlight Poonjan's ability to significantly enhance online visibility and website ranking, leading to increased revenue and improved lead generation. Clients praise Poonjan for their professionalism, customer-centric focus, and cost-effective, results-oriented approach.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerPinson, AL
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Iron Peak Media is a small social media marketing agency based in Pinson, Alabama. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancerकाठमाडौँ, Nepal
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Founded in 2018, Rojan Digital Media is a small काठमाडौँ, Nepal-based Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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Katie Barber Digital Marketing & Social Media is a Content Marketing company. Based in Sheffield, England, the firm offers Content Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancerNew Delhi, India
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Launched in 2018, Deepakjaiswal.com, a small SEO agency, is located in New Delhi, India. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancerWarszawa, Poland
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Established in 2020, Gradoboiev.com is a small pay per click company in Warszawa, Poland. Their team specializes in Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Aurangabad, India
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Upstart Digital Marketing Agency is a web design agency. Their team is headquartered in Aurangabad, India and focuses on Web Design and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New Delhi, India
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Launched in 2015, Make in India Digital is a midsize New Delhi, India-based social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerDhaka, Bangladesh
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SEO Specialist in Bangladesh, a small Marketing Strategy company, is based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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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+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Marion, IL
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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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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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- 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.