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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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Launched in 2000, Elixir Web Solutions is a social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Paris, France
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SEO services firm AEP DIGITAL is headquartered in Paris, France. Established in 2009, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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See all 2 projectsHot Local Spot specializes in creating custom websites, including features such as payment processing and content management. The overall feedback highlights their excellent communication, responsiveness, and alignment with client needs, delivering projects on time and within budget. Clients appreciate their patience and the value provided for the cost.
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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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See all 2 projectsPromote your brand with Figrative Digital – the experts in strategic online growth and customer retention. From innovative marketing solutions to data-driven strategies, we help
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Small SEO services firm Your Listing Expert, is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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SEO services firm ELITE SEO TECH - DIGITAL PR AGENCY is based in Jaipur, India. Established in 2020, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Established in 2006, Krasovetz Consulting is a SEO agency. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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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+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Tekirdağ, Türkiye
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Webrius - SEO ve Yazılım, a SEO agency, was founded in 2018. The small team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Miami, FL
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SEO agency AVAIA is located in Miami, Florida. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Amman, Jordan
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See all 1 projectsSpiderl Lap As A Best SEO Agency In Jordan Spiderlap SEO Agency: Boosting Your Digital Success with Precision & Strategy At Spiderlap, we specialize in helping businesses climb the ranks of
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Montevideo, Uruguay
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SEO Wilko is a SEO agency. Their small team is based in Montevideo, Uruguay. Their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization.
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Web Boast is a PPC company and SEO company. Their small team of employees is located in Vancouver, Washington. Their team specializes in Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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Headquartered in Miami, Florida and , Plastic Surgeon SEO is a small SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Stockport, England
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Located in Stockport, England, Clicks Inbound is a small SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Blue Lion Software is a small Cerritos, California-based SEO agency. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization.
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KiWeb Solution is a SEO company launched in 2020. Headquartered in Vadodara, India, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization.
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Established in 2022, MP SEO Services is a SEO agency. The small team provides Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Paddock Wood, England
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WMZ Media is a Paddock Wood, England-based SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Tallinn, Estonia
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SEO services firm TwoRocks OÜ was launched in 2020. The small team focuses on Search Engine Optimization.
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SC Marketing is a SEO services firm established in 2023. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing and is in Springfield, Missouri.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Frekhaug, Norway
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Blue Media AS is a SEO company and PPC agency founded in 2024. The agency focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Proper Marketers is a SEO company established in 2024. The small team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Gridwork Marketing is a SEO company. Based in Andrews, North Carolina, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Witney, England
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Small SEO company Plaudit Agency, is headquartered in Witney, England. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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Established in 2022, Junaid Ayoub - Auto Glass SEO Expert is a SEO services firm. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Winnipeg, Canada
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Established in 2007, Fresh Traffic Group is a SEO company. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
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In Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain, Diceto Agencia Marketing Digital is a SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Morristown, NJ
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Herban Creative is a branding firm. In Morristown, New Jersey and Tampa, Florida, the company was launched in 2016. Their services include Branding and Email Marketing.
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Midsize SEO company Studio 45 - Hamilton SEO, is based in Mississauga, Canada. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and E-Commerce Development.
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AGENCY09 LLC is a SEO services firm. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing and are located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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Digimagnate is a SEO company. The team is located in jaipur, India, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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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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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Athens, Greece
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SEO Dominator is a SEO company. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and is headquartered in Athens, Greece.
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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+$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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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Founded in 2013, HelpBot is a small Chicago, Illinois-based Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Bangkhen, Thailand
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Minimice Group Co.,Ltd. Is a SEO services firm based in Bangkhen, Thailand. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Founded in 2018, Myna Marketing is a small Honolulu, Hawaii-based SEO company. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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See all 1 projectsSEO Company Experts specializes in Search Engine Optimization services, offering comprehensive strategies that include keyword research, on-page and technical optimization, content creation, and backlink acquisition. The reviews highlight their effective project management, timely delivery, and impressive customization of strategies, leading to enhanced online visibility and improved website rankings for clients.
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Based in New Delhi, India and London, England, Marketing Wolfs is a SEO company. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Bhilai, India
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Shinnynos is a Bhilai, India-based SEO agency. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Website development firm Cheval Middle East is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. They provide Web Development and Branding and were founded in 2022.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Shinoy Rajendraprasad, a small social media marketing agency and SEO company, is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Durban, South Africa
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E.D Digital is a SEO services firm. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Web Design and are headquartered in Durban, South Africa.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Arlington, VA
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USA Marketing Pros, a SEO agency, was established in 2008. Located in Arlington, Virginia, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJ
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Seattle, WA
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Diego, CA
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Sacramento, CA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Marion, IL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Oklahoma City, OK
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Chernihiv, Ukraine
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Colorado Springs, CO
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Lehi, UT
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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$50,000+$300+ / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Arlington, TX
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Las Vegas, NV
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Odesa, Ukraine
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Mooloolaba, Australia
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Greenwood, IN
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49South Jordan, UT
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Boca Raton, FL
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Miami, FL
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49La Mirada, CA
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Irving, TX
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Carrollton, GA
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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.
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.