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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 - $49 / hr10 - 49Islamabad, Pakistan
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Rozefs Marketing is a small SEO agency headquartered in new york, New York and Islamabad, Pakistan. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Direct Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Dhaka, Bangladesh
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XaneTech is a SEO services firm in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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See all 1 projectsNichePie offers specialized local SEO services, including keyword research, on-site improvements, and blog post writing aimed at enhancing online visibility for businesses. Feedback consistently highlights their expertise in local SEO, tailored strategies, and effective communication, resulting in improved website traffic and search engine rankings for clients. NichePie's collaborative approach and monthly content creation are particularly commended.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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See all 1 projectsRiseOpp SEO Company specializes in enhancing online visibility and website ranking through comprehensive SEO strategies. Their clients commend their professionalism, expertise, and customer-focused approach, resulting in significant improvements in search optimization and measurable business growth. RiseOpp consistently delivers projects on time and impresses with their effective communication and dedication to client success.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Hp Sangha SEO Toronto is a SEO services firm. The firm is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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Web Market Pros is a small Rancho Cucamonga, California-based SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Doral, FL
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Amped Marketing, a SEO agency, was established in 2023. They focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Senta, Serbia
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Established in 2019, Optimizacija-sajta.rs is a SEO company. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Conversion Optimization and is located in Senta, Serbia.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Noida, India
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Sanaz Technologies is a SEO company. Their small team is headquartered in Noida, India. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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See all 1 projectsSEOPLUS.AM provides Search Engine Optimization services aimed at increasing online visibility and website ranking. Reviews highlight their effective management, timely delivery, and personalized client care, resulting in significant traffic and sales improvements. Clients particularly appreciate their alignment with company values and the tangible outcomes achieved, such as a 50% increase in traffic.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hrFreelancerColumbia, SC
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HelloSEO is a SEO company established in 2021. The agency specializes in Search Engine Optimization.
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See all 1 projectsTitan SEO Group offers SEO and PPC services, focusing on campaign improvement and traffic increase. Reviews highlight their professional approach, effective communication, and thorough methodology. Clients appreciate the expertise and consistency provided by seasoned managers, though some desire more customizable packages.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dehradun, India
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Founded in 2021, Outreach Empress is a small SEO company based in Dehradun, India. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Mystic Advertising is a branding firm launched in 2012. The company offers Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Gurugram, India
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ITECH IDEAS is a SEO company and website development firm. The Gurugram, India-based agency was established in 2025. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Berlin, Germany
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Radyant is a SEO agency. Located in Berlin, Germany, their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Ciudad de México, Mexico
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Creative Studio®, a small SEO agency, is located in Ciudad de México, Mexico. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49St Kilda, Australia
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Websites Au is a SEO company. Established in 2017, the agency is based in St Kilda, Australia. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Sandton, South Africa
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See all 1 projectsEdot Digital offers services including SEO, digital marketing, website design, and e-commerce development. Their reviews highlight a professional, innovative approach and extensive knowledge in search optimization, enhancing online visibility and website ranking. Clients appreciate their timely delivery and effective project management, resulting in improved customer engagement and business growth.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Lahore, Pakistan
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See all 1 projectsBluelinks Agency offers comprehensive services including responsive website development, SEO, and social media advertising aimed at enhancing online visibility and website ranking. The reviews highlight their strong communication, adherence to timelines, and effective project management, making them a reliable choice for businesses seeking improved search optimization and search engine marketing outcomes.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Seattle, WA
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SEO services firm AudienceBloom is based in Seattle, Washington. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing and were launched in 2010.
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See all 1 projectsMarketing Miner provides keyword research and content planning services, with a focus on affordability and user-friendly tools. Overall, clients appreciate the ease of collaboration and significant organic traffic improvements, although there is a desire for additional features like a backlink checker. Marketing Miner's strengths lie in its intuitive interface and cost-effective pricing.
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Techfuturism is a SEO agency. They are located in lahore, Pakistan and have small team. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Tanvir Hait – SEO Expert is a SEO agency. Their small team of employees is based in Tangail, Bangladesh. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Vadodara, India
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Interactive Webstation, a small SEO services firm, is in Vadodara, India. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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SEO company SEOHubBD is in Dinajpur, Bangladesh and Dinajpur, Bangladesh. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9London, England
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SEO agency IMSEO is located in London, England. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Auckland, New Zealand
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Auckland SEO Pro is a SEO agency. Launched in 2012, the company is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Midsize SEO agency Rankerize, is located in Houston, Texas. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancer
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LINK OPTIMIZER is a SEO services firm. They were founded in 2023 and provide Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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BUSINESS THRUST SDN BHD, a midsize SEO services firm, is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Jacksonville, FL
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See all 1 projectsVizergy is a company that offers digital marketing services, including website development and SEO. However, feedback from reviews is predominantly negative, with 100% of reviewers indicating dissatisfaction, citing issues such as poor SEO performance, lack of ownership, and inadequate project management. Specifically, 100% reported problems with SEO and website functionality.
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See all 1 projectsNeurs Consultants offers comprehensive SEO, on-page and off-page optimization, and PPC services aimed at enhancing online visibility and website ranking. Client feedback highlights their effective project management, timely communication, and rapid performance improvements, with notable keywords reaching first-page rankings on search engines. Their professionalism and industry knowledge are particularly praised.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Londrina, Brazil
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Founded in 2022, Londrina SEO is a small SEO company. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Palm Harbor, FL
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Visual Realm is a SEO agency located in Palm Harbor, Florida. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Hyderabad, India
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Techmatic Systems is a SEO company. They are located in Wall Township, New Jersey and Hyderabad, India, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Kanpur, India
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Marketocrat is a small branding company launched in 2020. Their team specializes in Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Mumbai, India
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In Mumbai, India, marketing couch is a midsize SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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SOLV™ Interactive Agency is a Content Marketing company. The team focuses on Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and is based in Katowice, Poland.
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See all 1 projectsDat-studio is a dynamic agency specializing in search engine optimization and digital visibility enhancement services. Their clients consistently praise their innovative approach and commitment to understanding project goals, with 100% of reviewers noting improved digital engagement and SEO outcomes. While the feedback is overwhelmingly positive, a small percentage (around 10%) suggest enhanced project updates and testing could further improve their offerings.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Mechelen, Belgium
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In Mechelen, Belgium, JIKOODigital is a PPC company. The team provides Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249London, England
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Reboot Online, a SEO services firm, is based in London, England. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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Outreach Influencers, a SEO agency and Content Writing Services company, focus on Search Engine Optimization and Content Writing Services. They were launched in 2017.
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Sinuate Media is a Digital Strategy company. The team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing, and the firm is located in Mesilla, New Mexico.
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$250,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Lahore, Pakistan
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Tecnomics International is a social media marketing firm. Founded in 2010, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Alhambra, CA
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See all 1 projectsSparksbox offers services in blog design, blog maintenance, and web hosting primarily for WordPress platforms. Client reviews highlight their prompt communication, budget-friendly pricing, and exceptional design quality, with a particular emphasis on the professionalism and expertise of their web designer, Dellon. Overall, clients express high satisfaction and strong recommendations for Sparksbox.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Denver, CO
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Advertyzed | Digital Marketing Company is a social media marketing company. Established in 2018, the company provides Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Warszawa, Poland
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GRIZZLY DIGITAL COMPANY is a SEO services firm. In Warszawa, Poland, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9București, Romania
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See all 1 projectsAI SEO PLUS provides comprehensive services in SEO, Search Optimization, and Search Engine Marketing, focusing on enhancing online visibility and website ranking. Reviews highlight their innovative approach, timely delivery, and effective project management, contributing to significant traffic and sales increases. Clients appreciate their responsiveness and professionalism, though suggest improvement in communication regarding strategic changes.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Puch, Austria
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PromoMasters is a SEO agency. Based in Puch, Austria and Wien, Austria, their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Odesa, Ukraine
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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+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49The Woodlands, TX
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Marion, IL
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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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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.
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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.