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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerTallahassee, FL
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KB Studio, a SEO agency, was founded in 2008. The small team provides Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Mumbai, India
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Albatross Media is a Digital Strategy company. The team is in Mumbai, India and Noida, India, and their services include Digital Strategy and Public Relations.
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Phoexa is a Digital Strategy company. The Torino, Italy-based agency was founded in 2024. Their team offers Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Surat, India
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Located in Surat, India, NEXT WEB UP is an e-commerce development company. Their services include E-Commerce Development and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Birmingham, England
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Prest Creative is a web design company. They are headquartered in Birmingham, England, and their services include Web Design and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Cypress, TX
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Established in 2010, Malone Media Group is a media planning and buying agency. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Newcastle, Northern Ireland
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Based in Newcastle, Northern Ireland and Toronto, Canada, ramarketing is a midsize PR company. The team focuses on Public Relations and Web Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Louisville, KY
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(human)x , a Leap Group Co. Is an IT managed services company. Founded in 1999, the agency is in Louisville, Kentucky and Cincinnati, Ohio. Their services include IT managed services and Web Design.
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PurpleClick Media Pte Ltd, a midsize Advertising company, is based in Singapore, Singapore. The team specializes in Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New Delhi, India
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Established in 2013, CyberWorx Technologies is a web design company. The team specializes in Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Kolkata, India
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Esolz Technologies Private Limited is a custom software development company. Founded in 2003, the agency provides Custom Software Development and UX/UI Design.
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TK Digitals, a branding company, was launched in 2016. They specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Chennai, India
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See all 1 projectsWIEBEE Digital marketing agency provides a wide range of digital marketing services - SEO, PPC, content writing, creative designing and branding. Wiebee was established in 2022 with an aim to
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See all 1 projectsBlooms Web specializes in ecommerce store development, including website redesign, product addition, SEO optimization, and integration of payment and shipping methods. The overall feedback highlights their good project management, timely delivery, and dedicated customer support. However, there is a suggestion to improve their process efficiency and adoption of the latest technology tools.
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In Toronto, Canada, The Ant Firm, Ltd. Is a web design agency. Their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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See all 1 projects<p><span class="relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out">Emeralds Media is a dynamic digital marketing network specializing in
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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See all 2 projectsNITRO PLUG Digital Marketing specializes in SEO, PPC, and website optimization services, particularly for the construction industry. Clients consistently praise their expertise, professionalism, and ability to significantly enhance online visibility and lead generation. The overall feedback highlights their impressive knowledge and effective collaboration, often resulting in substantial improvements in website ranking and business growth.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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See all 1 projectsSelf Book Publisher provides comprehensive self-publishing services, including manuscript editing, character illustrations, book cover design, and multi-platform distribution. Reviews highlight their impressive support, attention to detail, and efficient project management, making the publishing process smooth and successful. Clients appreciate their responsiveness and consider them an excellent choice for new authors seeking to independently publish their books.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Westford, MA
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190west is a pay per click company. In Westford, Massachusetts, the company was founded in 2007. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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Kaiser Lachance Communications Inc., a PR agency, is in Toronto, Canada and Montréal, Canada. Their services include Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London , England
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Advertising company Village Communications is in London , England. They provide Advertising and Social Media Marketing and were established in 2012.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49London , England
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SEO agency Educate provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing. They were launched in 2001.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Singapore, Singapore
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Lemonade, a web design company, was founded in 2012. The agency focuses on Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49IND HILLSIDE, NJ
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Shine Conents is a SEO company. Located in IND HILLSIDE, New Jersey, their small team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Development. The firm was established in 2012.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Brimfield, IL
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Resonate Marketing Studios, an Advertising company, is located in Brimfield, Illinois. They offer Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Charlotte, NC
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Lazarus Design Team, a web design agency, is in Charlotte, North Carolina and Boone, North Carolina. Their services include Web Design and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Bengaluru, India
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Mplan Media is a small pay per click agency established in 2015. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49West Pennant Hills, Australia
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Founded in 2014, Top4 Digital Marketing Agency is a SEO services firm. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing and is located in West Pennant Hills, Australia.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Subiaco, Australia
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Founded in 2017, Bloom Digital is a Digital Strategy company. The company focuses on Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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SEO Genics, a small Digital Strategy company, is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The team offers Digital Strategy and Mobile & App Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Jacksonville, FL
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Custom Design Partners is a Digital Strategy company. They were founded in 2016, and their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Based in Beaverton, Oregon and Warrenton, Virginia, Louvre Media is a media planning & buying agency. The team provides Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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GiddyUp is an user experience design agency. The team is located in Cape Town, South Africa, and their services include UX/UI Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Baltimore, MD
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Located in Baltimore, Maryland, Hyper-Loop Digital Marketing & SEO Services is a SEO company. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Navi Mumbai, India
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DigiMumbai Digital Marketing Agency in Mumbai, a SEO services firm, was founded in 2017. Based in Navi Mumbai, India, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Conde Graphics SEO Agency is a small Marketing Strategy company headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The team provides Marketing Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Bangkok, Thailand
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Launched in 2012, Sphere Agency is a small Bangkok, Thailand-based Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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Decrypt Solutions is a small user experience company launched in 2016. Their services include UX/UI Design and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Las Vegas, NV
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411Writers, a Content Marketing company, is in Las Vegas, Nevada. They focus on Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Bogotá, Colombia
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Red Rock Interactive is a branding agency. The team specializes in Branding and Search Engine Optimization and is headquartered in Bogotá, Colombia.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Delhi, India
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Launched in 2012, Estivasoftech is a custom software development company. The team provides Custom Software Development and E-Commerce Development and is in Delhi, India.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Founded in 2010, SilverFox Web Designers is a web design company. The team offers Web Design and Custom Software Development.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Puchong, Malaysia
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Latitude Innovation Sdn Bhd is a Content Marketing company. Headquartered in Puchong, Malaysia, their small team focuses on Content Marketing and Digital Strategy. The agency was established in
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49New Delhi, India
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Brands2Life is a public relations company. Their small team is in New Delhi, India and offers Public Relations and Search Engine Optimization. The company was launched in 2011.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Newberry, SC
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EMILY Revolutionary Marketing Group, a branding firm, was founded in 2018. The small team specializes in Branding and Graphic Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Plymouth, England
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Clubnet Digital is an e-commerce development company. In Plymouth, England, their team specializes in E-Commerce Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49
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JLB is a social media marketing firm. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and are based in.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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DigAptics is a small SEO services firm founded in 2017. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Noida, India
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Digiinte is a Content Marketing company based in Noida, India. Founded in 2020, the team offers Content Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Lucknow, India
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Established in 2019, InfoTalks is a Digital Strategy company. The team specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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Looking for a local SEO firm 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 local SEO firm, from pricing and services to results and red flags. If your business operates across multiple markets, consider working with a global SEO firm.
Clutch evaluates firms that help businesses boost visibility in local search results twice a year based on a proprietary methodology. The highest-rated local SEO agencies for Fall 2025 include:
Freelancers can be cost-effective for single-location businesses needing basic citation work. Agencies provide multidisciplinary teams—strategists, content writers, link builders—ideal for competitive markets or multi-location chains. Agencies also offer redundant resources, so your campaign doesn’t stall if one person gets busy or sick.
Keeping a close eye on key performance indicators (KPIs) is crucial for gauging the effectiveness of a local SEO providers’ services. Here are some of the common metrics for your reference:
- Increase in map pack impressions and clicks
- Growth in tracked phone calls and form fills
- Year-over-year foot traffic or sales comparisons
- Direction requests and call-tracking numbers
Advanced agencies integrate CRM data to tie revenue directly to local SEO efforts. A good partner will guide you when evaluating these metrics, maximizing real-time data to continuously improve their work.
Choosing the ideal local SEO provider requires in-depth knowledge on your project and the right criteria to assess to ensure alignment. Start by narrowing options to agencies with proven wins in your city or industry, then follow these steps:
- Read third-party reviews that mention ranking improvements and ROI.
- Ask for case studies that mirror your goals (e.g., calls, visits, bookings).
- Verify reporting cadence and tool stack—weekly call? Google Looker Studio report?
- Confirm they follow Google’s spam-free, guideline-compliant tactics.
- Gauge cultural fit (i.e., communication style, responsiveness, and strategic approach).
Selecting a firm that fits your budget and business model is just as important as their track record so make sure you carefully evaluate their capabilities.
A local SEO company improves your visibility in location-based search results—think Google Maps, local packs, and “service + near me” queries. Their job is to position your website as a leader in your space so that search engines show your business to nearby customers searching relevant keywords. Their typical tasks include optimizing your Google Business Profile, building citations, managing reviews, and earning locally relevant backlinks. Essentially, they translate traditional SEO tactics into hyper-local strategies that drive calls, foot traffic, and bookings.
- Have you ranked businesses in my city or niche before?
- Which KPIs—calls, directions, conversions—will you track and report on?
- How do you acquire reviews ethically?
- What citation and link building processes do you follow?
- How will you communicate progress, and how often?
- Can I speak with a recent client for a reference?
Many firms offer full-service local SEO, while others specialize in one or two areas. Here are some of the core services clients can expect:
- Google Business Profile setup and optimization
- NAP (Name, Address, Phone) citation building & cleanup
- Local keyword research and on-page optimization
- Location-specific landing pages
- Review acquisition and reputation management
- Local link building and digital PR
- Technical SEO for mobile speed and crawlability
Some agencies bundle these into ongoing “local SEO services” packages, while others offer à-la-carte engagements.
Clutch data shows most local SEO projects fall between $1,000 and $5,000 per month, but budgets can range from $500 for a single-location citation audit to over $15,000 for multi-location enterprises. Multiple factors influence the cost of local SEO services including:
- Number of locations
- Competitiveness of your market
- Scope of deliverables (one-time vs. ongoing)
- Agency reputation and seniority
To avoid misunderstanding or overspending, always request a transparent breakdown of hours, milestones, and expected KPIs before signing any partnership with prospective partners.
Ignoring red flags when selecting and partnering with local SEO companies can do more harm to your search engine performance than good. Beware of these warning signs so ensure optimal results for your investment:
- “Guaranteed #1 rankings” promises
- Black-hat tactics like fake reviews or keyword stuffing
- Opaque pricing or refusal to share deliverables
- No evidence of past local wins (maps screenshots, traffic lifts, etc.)
- One-size-fits-all packages with no discovery phase
If an agency checks any of those signs or can’t explain how their strategy complies with Google’s guidelines, keep looking because they might not be the team for you.