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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Bakersfield, CA
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Established in 2018, YOUR SEO SHOP, a small social media marketing company, is based in Bakersfield, California. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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SEO agency The TEPCO Creative Performance Media Agency is in Bangkok, Thailand. Established in 2018, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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SEOs Hut, a SEO company, was established in 2020. The company provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design, and is small.
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Small SEO company Building the Dream Duluth, is in Duluth, Minnesota. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Zirakpur, India
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Qorwin Technologies is a SEO company. Their team is in Zirakpur, India and Beverly Hills, California. The firm offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Noida, India
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See all 1 projectsCodewraps Pvt Ltd specializes in SEO services, enhancing online visibility and website ranking. Clients commend their expertise and commitment, noting substantial improvements in search engine optimization and increased traffic. The recurring themes across reviews highlight their effective communication, competitive pricing, and ability to deliver measurable results, making them a reliable partner for search optimization projects.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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See all 1 projectsYou are looking for a team that eats, sleeps, and breathes local search marketing, and you’ve come to the right place. We are an online marketing agency that treats you as a unique client. This
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$10,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Cádiz, Spain
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ProyectamosTuWeb is a SEO agency. They are headquartered in Cádiz, Spain and Sevilla, Spain, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Calgary, Canada
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Pay per click agency AIODigital was established in 2017. The firm provides Pay Per Click and Web Design, and is midsize.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Avon, CT
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AD Global,LLC. Is a SEO company. They are based in Avon, Connecticut. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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PagePushers is a SEO company. They are located in Clayton, North Carolina and have small team of experts. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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SEO services firm DigiShail Infotech was launched in 2018. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Development and is based in Pune, India and Bhopal, India.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Greater Noida, India
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Digital Dhanu Private Limited is a SEO agency and PPC agency based in Greater Noida, India. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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See all 1 projectsMarketing Holic provides comprehensive Search Engine Optimization services to enhance online visibility and website ranking. The reviews highlight their ability to significantly increase organic traffic and improve website optimization. Clients are impressed with their project management, timely delivery, and the substantial growth in keyword ranking and user engagement.
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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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Ranjeet Digital is a SEO services firm. Located in Barbigha, India, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Kochi, India
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SEO services firm SEO Engineer is located in Kochi, India. Launched in 2010, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Warszawa, Poland
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IT Holding is a SEO services firm. Located in Warszawa, Poland, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Headquartered in Westbury, England, SEO Group UK is a SEO agency. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Conversion Optimization.
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Founded in 2021, TechQuiSys is a small SEO agency in New Delhi, India. Their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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SEO SHAKA is a SEO agency. Their small team is headquartered in Lahore, Pakistan and Lahore, Pakistan and provides Search Engine Optimization. The agency was established in 2018.
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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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Hamza SEO Services is a small SEO services firm. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and were founded in 2021.
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$50,000+$25 - $49 / hr10,000+Doha, Qatar
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See all 1 projectsLead Generation Solution offers comprehensive marketing services, including SEO and branding, to enhance online visibility and website ranking. Reviews highlight their innovative approach, effective project management, and transparent communication, leading to consistently impactful results and a strong client relationship.
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SEO In Jordan is a SEO company launched in 2018. The company specializes in Search Engine Optimization, and is midsize.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hrFreelancerLa Laguna, Spain
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Ynnovatio Agencia SEO is a SEO company. Established in 2024, the team provides Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Bogotá, Colombia
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Agencia SEO España is a SEO agency. Headquartered in Bogotá, Colombia, the firm was founded in 2008. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization.
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Agencia SEO US is a SEO company. They were founded in 2000 and provide Search Engine Optimization and Conversion Optimization.
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Global Skills Meet is a SEO agency. Their team is based in Farnham, England. The agency specializes in Search Engine Optimization.
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SEODACH is a SEO agency. Their small team is headquartered in München, Germany and provides Search Engine Optimization and Ecommerce Marketing. The agency was established in 2018.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Zirakpur, India
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Launched in 2018, Prisham Web Solutions is a social media marketing company. The small team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Founded in 2024, SEO service Islamabad is a SEO agency. The team provides Search Engine Optimization.
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MHAFs is a SEO company. They are located in Bahawalpur, Pakistan, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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Rank My Location is a SEO company. Based in Ahmedabad, India, the firm offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Almaty, Kazakhstan
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Init.kz is a website development company founded in 2011. The company focuses on Web Development and Web Design.
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See all 1 projectsOMT Lahore specializes in creating custom, responsive, and mobile-friendly eCommerce websites, utilizing tools such as WooCommerce, Dokan, and Yoast for SEO. Overall, client feedback highlights their professionalism, expertise, and friendly customer service, with many reviewers expressing satisfaction with the final product and overall collaboration.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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AH Media is a SEO agency. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Web Design and were launched in 2005. The company is based in Toronto, Canada.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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One3 Utopia is a social media marketing agency. They provide Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and were launched in 2022. The firm is in Ahmedabad, India.
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See all 1 projectsAsheville NC Web Design offers services in building responsive websites and improving SEO. Their clients praise their effective project management, timely delivery, and customer service. As a result, client websites achieve high online visibility and appear on the first page of search results, indicating successful search optimization and website ranking improvements.
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Acugence Systems is a branding company headquartered in Al Wakrah, Qatar. They provide Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Amarillo, TX
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Seo Monster Design is a web design agency. The Amarillo, Texas-based firm was founded in 2020. Their services include Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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Marketing Natives - Online Marketing Agentur is a Frankfurt am Main, Germany-based SEO services firm. Launched in 2022, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Lins advertising & marketing sdn bhd is an Advertising and SEO agency. They are in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Their team specializes in Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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Axact IT Services Pty Ltd is an IT managed services company. Established in 2010, the team offers IT managed services and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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E-commerce development company Ecommerce Small Task - Hire Shopify Developers Ahmedabad was established in 2022. The company specializes in E-Commerce Development and Ecommerce Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Overland Park, KS
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KC Web Specialists is an Overland Park, Kansas-based SEO agency. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Founded in 2018, Atastic is a SEO agency. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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Gradeta, a SEO services firm, was established in 2007. The team offers Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Noida, India
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Sterco Digitex Pvt Limited, a SEO company, offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design. The company is located in Noida, India.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJ
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Diego, CA
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Delhi, India
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Seattle, WA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Marion, IL
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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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Oklahoma City, OK
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Colorado Springs, CO
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Chernihiv, Ukraine
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Mooloolaba, Australia
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Guildford, England
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Boca Raton, FL
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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+< $25 / hr2 - 9Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Odesa, Ukraine
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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 - 49Tampa, 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 - 49Surry, VA
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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.
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
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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.
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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?
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- 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.