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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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$5,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Orlando, FL
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VEOOZ is an Advertising company. The small Orlando, Florida-based team focuses on Advertising and Social Media Marketing. The company was established in 2024.
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$1,000+$300+ / hrFreelancer
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Online SEO Service Company (OSSC) is a SEO services firm. They were established in 2022, and their services include Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancer
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Located in Gazipur, Bangladesh, BD SEO Expert is a small SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Branding.
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SEO Links Builds is a SEO services firm. The team is headquartered in Faisalabad, Pakistan, and their services include Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Marcq-en-Barœul, France
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SEO INSIDE is a SEO agency. They were established in 2006 and offer Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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See all 2 projectsTop Speed Marketing provides Search Engine Optimization (SEO) services aimed at enhancing online visibility and website ranking. Reviews highlight their effectiveness in generating leads and traffic, their personal touch, and timely project delivery. Clients appreciate their dedication and the significant increase in customer engagement through improved search optimization strategies.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Mumbai, India
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See all 2 projectsDigidopt provides comprehensive ecommerce website development services, including WhatsApp Business API integration, SEO plans, and email marketing functionalities. The overall feedback is highly positive, highlighting their impressive communication, timely updates, and reliable project management. Clients appreciate the personalized support and expertise, often mentioning the excellent service provided by Umar and his team.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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MedClick Marketing, a SEO services firm and PPC agency, is based in New York, New York. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Tbilisi, Georgia
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Samsiani Web is a small website development company located in Tbilisi, Georgia. The team offers Web Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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CONVOMAX is a pay per click company. They were founded in 2012, and their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Gurugram, India
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See all 1 projectsDigital Romans provides comprehensive digital marketing services, including SEO, PPC, email marketing, and social media management. Reviews highlight their structured, three-step process for brand building and lead generation, resulting in significant increases in website traffic and lead acquisition. Clients appreciate their measurable deliverables, consistent performance, and effective communication.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Sydney, Australia
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See all 2 projectsSafari Digital is an ROI driven SEO agency helping businesses to succeed through search engine optimisation. By taking a committed stance to end the uncertainty and empty promises that have plagued
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Zero Limit Web, a social media marketing agency, was launched in 2012. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and is located in Los Angeles, California.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Plano, TX
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The Smile Insider is a social media marketing company. The company is in Plano, Texas. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Artbreeze, a SEO company, is in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Established in 2019, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Advertising company Best Site was launched in 2011. The company offers Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49
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IHealth Marketing is a SEO agency. Launched in 2019, their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Indianapolis, IN
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Roundpeg is a web design company. Their small team is based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Their services include Web Design and Marketing Strategy.
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Dubai SEO Company is a midsize Ecommerce Marketing company established in 2006. Their services include Ecommerce Marketing and Branding.
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WUNDERWORX is an Advertising company. They provide Advertising and Search Engine Optimization and are in North Carolina and California.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Lahore, Pakistan
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Founded in 2005, Eteksol is an IT staff augmentation company. Their team offers IT staff augmentation and Web Development.
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YOSEO Bucharest is a small e-commerce development firm in. Their services include E-Commerce Development and Graphic Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Beaverton, OR
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See all 1 projectsWhiteCat Blogger Outreach provides SEO services aimed at improving website ranking and online visibility. Clients praise the company's high competence, fast delivery, and strategic approach, noting significant improvements in search engine results. The staff is responsive, and the service offers good value for cost, though there's a suggestion to expand language options for international outreach.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Jacksonville, FL
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Launched in 2019, PopOff Marketing is a SEO company and web design agency. The small team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Malibu, CA
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Matador Solutions, LLC, a SEO agency, provide Search Engine Optimization. They were launched in 2013.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Parramatta, Australia
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AiiMS is a midsize Digital Strategy company. They focus on Digital Strategy and Conversion Optimization and were launched in 2010.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Leatherhead, England
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Broadplace Advertising Ltd is a pay per click agency. They were launched in 2005, and their services include Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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See all 1 projectsProject Scale offers services in website design and search engine optimization, significantly enhancing online visibility and website ranking. The overall feedback highlights their effective communication, timely delivery, and impressive ability to rank websites in top search results, leading to substantial increases in targeted traffic and revenue for clients.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Nagpur, India
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XTag Services Pvt Ltd is a SEO agency launched in 2021. The small team provides Search Engine Optimization and IT strategy consulting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerNiš, Serbia
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Digital Search Hero is a SEO agency in Niš, Serbia. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing and were established in 2021.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999brooklyn, NY
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Located in brooklyn, New York, Artistic Web Services is a social media marketing firm. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Hirosaki, Japan
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The Digital X is a SEO services firm. Founded in 2020, the company is in Hirosaki, Japan. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Ecommerce Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Launched in 2023, NH Noushad is a SEO services firm and pay per click agency. Based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Web design agency ThatsNinja was launched in 2021. The firm offers Web Design and Digital Strategy.
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See all 1 projectsDR SEO Specialist offers comprehensive SEO services focused on achieving top website rankings and optimizing Google My Business profiles to enhance online visibility. Clients commend their transparency, responsiveness, and effectiveness in delivering results, as evidenced by significant improvements in search engine ranking and online presence. The company is praised for its cost-effectiveness and commitment to exceeding client expectations.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Barcelona, Spain
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LA TEVA WEB is a small SEO services firm located in Barcelona, Spain. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Vadodara, India
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Varitas IT PVT LTD is a social media marketing company located in Vadodara, India and Crystal Lake, Illinois. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Indore, India
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See all 2 projectsXtrim Digitech Pvt Ltd specializes in SEO, local SEO, and Google My Business optimization to enhance online visibility and website ranking. Clients consistently highlight the company's effective project management, responsive communication, and supportive staff, noting significant improvements in search rankings, online visibility, and customer engagement.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Vadodara, India
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Infibusiness Solution is a SEO company. They were founded in 2015 and offer Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Jacksonville, FL
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Launched in 2020, AC Creative is a SEO services firm. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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USAHA KREATIF is a Petaling Jaya, Malaysia-based Advertising company. They offer Advertising and Digital Strategy and were founded in 2003.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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Regis Agency is a SEO company. Their team is headquartered in Lewes, Delaware. The company specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Located in Cranford, New Jersey, Your Seller is an Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Bengaluru, India
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Established in 2005, Brands2be is a midsize social media marketing company in Bengaluru, India. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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SEO Company USA is a SEO services firm. They are based in New York, New York and have midsize team of experts. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Chicago, IL
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Car Wash Marketing Experts, a SEO company, was established in 1956. The firm focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Social media marketing firm Grexa AI was founded in 2024. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization and is headquartered in New York, New York.
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Unik Art LLP is a SEO agency established in 2014. The agency focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Infowebusa Technologies is a SEO agency in Los Angeles, California and Noida, India. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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List of the Top 15 Local Search Engine Optimization Companies
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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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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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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.
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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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- 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.
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- Number of locations
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- 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
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- 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.