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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Cincinnati, OH
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Helium SEO, a SEO agency, was established in 2017. In Cincinnati, Ohio, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Conversion Optimization.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Sénas, France
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See all 1 projectsAt Digitalised, we have the art of finding growth wherever it is. Our experts master the most innovative and high-performing tools on the market to address all your digital challenges: acquisition,
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Edmonton, Canada
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Whitespark is a SEO services firm. Founded in 2005, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click. The company is located in Edmonton, Canada.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49DeLand, FL
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New York Ave is a SEO agency launched in 2013. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Video Production.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Burleigh Heads, Australia
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Edge Marketing is a SEO agency based in Burleigh Heads, Australia and Woolloongabba, Australia. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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REK Marketing and Design is a SEO agency. The Orlando, Florida-based team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9El Segundo, CA
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Eat Sleep Work is a branding company. In El Segundo, California, the agency was established in 2005. Their services include Branding and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Pleasant Grove, UT
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ZipLocal is a SEO agency. Founded in 1971, the firm is headquartered in Pleasant Grove, Utah. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Mumbai, India
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See all 1 projectsWebnonline is a full-service digital marketing agency committed to helping businesses grow, scale, and succeed in the digital world. Our expertise spans search engine optimization (SEO),
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Surrey, Canada
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Savvy Law Firm Marketing is a Surrey, Canada-based SEO company. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Jakarta, Indonesia
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ToffeeDev is a SEO company in Jakarta, Indonesia. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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SEO agency Computer Networking Services | 360 Degree Full Service Digital Marketing Agency in Houston, TX is in Houston, Texas. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49South Yarra, Australia
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Worldwide Backlinks is a SEO agency based in South Yarra, Australia. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Other Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Richmond, Australia
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See all 14 projectsFirst Page Digital is a Digital Marketing Agency in Australia that specialised in SEO, Google Ads and Social Advertising. When it comes to Digital Marketing, it’s the First Page, or it’s
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Des Plaines, IL
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Headquartered in Des Plaines, Illinois and Chicago, Illinois, Americaneagle.com is a web design agency. They offer Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Navi Mumbai, India
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See all 1 projectsAt Zoot Digital, we're your trusted partner for strategic digital marketing solutions. Our core services include: Digital Marketing: Driving your brand's online success. SEO: Boosting your website's
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Kreuzlingen, Switzerland
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SEOX GmbH, a SEO agency, is based in Kreuzlingen, Switzerland. Established in 2024, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Performance Marketing.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49South Yarra, Australia
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Aperitif is a SEO services firm. Their small team is located in South Yarra, Australia and provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click. The company was launched in 2020.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Scottsdale, AZ
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Launched in 2006, LiftedWebsites.com is a SEO agency. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing and is in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Singapore, Singapore
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2Stallions Digital Marketing Agency is a Singapore, Singapore-based SEO services firm. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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See all 1 projectsYour law firm needs more than a website and some keywords—it needs a strategy designed to drive measurable growth. At Webmasons Marketing, we specialize in helping law firms rank higher on Google,
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Pointe-Claire, Canada
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See all 4 projectsRankWorks offers services in Search Engine Optimization, website development, and online marketing. However, feedback highlights significant issues with project management, communication, and contract fulfillment, raising concerns about their reliability and adherence to client requirements.
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Launched in 2009, We Do Web is a Content Marketing company. The team specializes in Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Munster, IN
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Founded in 2013, TopFire Media is a small SEO company. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Denver, CO
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AOR Inc. Is a branding agency. They are headquartered in Denver, Colorado and have small team. They specialize in Branding and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Surrey, Canada
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Based in Surrey, Canada, Ethical Champ is a SEO company. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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See all 2 projectsSoudCoh is a leading digital marketing agency. We help brands grow through paid advertising, local and national SEO, website design, email marketing, CRM setup, branding, logo creation, and
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Indian Land, SC
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KB Creative Web & Marketing is a SEO agency. Their team is headquartered in Indian Land, South Carolina. The company provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Novi Sad, Serbia
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Founded in 2014, Public Image is a SEO company. Based in Novi Sad, Serbia, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Beverly, MA
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GreenBanana SEO and Digital Marketing Agency, a SEO services firm, is located in Beverly, Massachusetts. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Charlotte, NC
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SEO company Web Design Charlotte NC was launched in 2014. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Roanoke, VA
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MJI Marketing is a SEO agency. Their team is headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia. The company provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Portland, ME
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Mainely SEO is a Portland, Maine-based pay per click company. The team focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Chișinău, Moldova
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See all 1 projectsFive Stars Digital Agency is a full-service digital marketing agency specializing in Google Ads, Facebook Ads, SEO, SMM, branding, digital strategy, CRM, and web development. With 15 years of
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Sydney, Australia
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In Marketing We Trust is a small Sydney, Australia-based SEO agency. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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See all 1 projectsWavai Technology is an SEO agency specializing in organic search optimization and digital visibility enhancement. The reviews highlight a 100% positive feedback rate, emphasizing their strategic approach to website ranking and search engine marketing. Clients appreciate their industry expertise, tailored strategies, and effective project management, which significantly improves online visibility and engagement.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Digital4Startups Inc. Is a pay per click company. Located in Chicago, Illinois, the company was established in 2012. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9High Point, NC
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Founded in 2015, New Path Digital is a small Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Budapest, Hungary
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PPC company INTREN was established in 2008. The team focuses on Pay Per Click and Conversion Optimization and is based in Budapest, Hungary.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Burnsville, MN
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Inbound Studio LLC is a web development company. The team is in Burnsville, Minnesota, and their services include Web Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Brighton and Hove, England
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Mr Digital is an e-commerce development firm. They were founded in 2016, and their services include E-Commerce Development and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Montreal, Canada
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Pay per click company Bloom | Digital Marketing Agency specializes in Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization. They were founded in 2007.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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See all 1 projectsVerve Innovation offers services in SEO, Search Engine Marketing, and enhancing online visibility. Their clients have consistently reported significant increases in website ranking and online sales, commending the company's technical expertise and timely project execution. Overall, Verve Innovation is recognized for their professional approach and effective strategies in improving clients' online presence.
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ThemeSupport is a website development company. They are in Saratoga Springs, Utah, and their services include Web Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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Web design agency Good Agency is headquartered in New York, New York. Their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Orlando, FL
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M5 Design Studio, a web design agency, focus on Web Design and Search Engine Optimization. They were founded in 2010.
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Ever Studios is a SEO agency. Their small team of employees is in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan. Their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Tampa, FL
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Mint Sparks, LLC is a web design company. They offer Web Design and Web Development and were established in 2015.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Glendale, CA
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Softline Solutions is a Glendale, California-based PPC company. Established in 2008, the team offers Pay Per Click and Ecommerce Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Odessa, FL
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VSF Marketing is a Digital Strategy company in Odessa, Florida. They offer Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization and were founded in 2011.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Odesa, Ukraine
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Boca Raton, FL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49South Jordan, UT
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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.
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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.
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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:
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Some agencies bundle these into ongoing “local SEO services” packages, while others offer à-la-carte engagements.
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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.