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Located in Naperville, Illinois, Sense Sol is a small social media marketing agency. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Helsingfors, Finland
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See all 1 projectsGenero is a digital marketing agency specializing in media and communication content, market expansion, and digital communication strategies. Reviews indicate areas for improvement in project management and responsiveness, with a notable lack of timely follow-ups and underperformance against KPIs. The feedback highlights concerns about project overspending and suggests a better focus on suitable client sizes.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hrFreelancerLongmont, CO
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Small SEO agency Taylor Scher Consulting, LLC, is located in Longmont, Colorado. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization.
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KeywordProbe is a Gordon, Australia-based SEO agency. They provide Search Engine Optimization and were launched in 2023.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Los Angeles, CA
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USA Book Promoters is a social media marketing firm established in 2016. In Los Angeles, California, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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See all 1 projectsWP Ninja Infotech offers website design and development services. Reviews consistently highlight their excellent communication skills, timely delivery, and good value for cost. Clients appreciate the ease of collaboration and professionalism exhibited by the WP Ninja Infotech team.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Saint John, Canada
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Established in 2005, The Pridham Group is a web design company. Their team focuses on Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Bengaluru, India
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SEO company Apto Digital is headquartered in Bengaluru, India. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing and were established in 2015.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Charlotte, NC
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Founded in 2025, KC Media Solutions LLC is a small SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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Small SEO agency iMarketers, is located in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Cape Town, South Africa
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Ignite Media (South Africa), a small web design agency, is headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa. Their services include Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Athina, Greece
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Datafunc is a Marketing Strategy company. In Athina, Greece, the company provides Marketing Strategy and Conversion Optimization.
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See all 3 projectsThe DMB Agency specializes in SEO, local SEO, and social media marketing, offering comprehensive strategies including keyword research, content strategy, and on-page SEO. Clients consistently highlight the agency's effectiveness in improving search engine rankings and online visibility, as well as their strong communication and adherence to timelines and budgets.
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See all 1 projectsOrange Dice Solutions offers comprehensive IT-related solutions, including SEO marketing and advertising services. The overall feedback from their clients highlights their success in project execution and effective workflow management. Clients are particularly impressed with the company's adherence to deadlines and time-bound completion of tasks.
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See all 1 projectsLegal SEO Firm specializes in Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and link building to enhance website ranking and online visibility. Reviews highlight their effective GRBL SEO strategy, timely delivery, and proactive communication, which resulted in improved keyword rankings on Google. Clients appreciate the firm's budget-friendly pricing and alignment of company values.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Serilingampalle (M), India
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WRefresh is a SEO company. The Serilingampalle (M), India-based company focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Mission, Canada
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Imagine Designs is a web design agency. The team is based in Mission, Canada and Vancouver, Canada, and their services include Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dhaka, Bangladesh
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PixelTag is a small Dhaka, Bangladesh-based Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ulm, Germany
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Suchhafen - SEO Agentur Vincent zu Dohna is a small Ulm, Germany-based SEO services firm. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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Newport SEO Services is a SEO agency. Their team is based in Newport, Wales and offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Regina, Canada
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Nomad Designs & Web-solutions is a SEO agency and web design company launched in 2022. The company specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Juan Capistrano, CA
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Brooks Internet Marketing is a SEO agency launched in 2016. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Content Writing Services and is located in San Juan Capistrano, California.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Draper, UT
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Groove Marketers is an Advertising company. The firm is based in Draper, Utah. Their team provides Advertising and Graphic Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Agawam, MA
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Launched in 2001, Northernlogics Web Design, a small web design company, is based in Agawam, Massachusetts. Their team provides Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49New Delhi, India
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Established in 2021, Heylin Spark, a small social media marketing agency, is based in New Delhi, India and Jaipur, India. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Public Relations.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Vancouver, Canada
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See all 1 projectsWe provide effective Web Design, Local SEO, and Google Ads services. Over 100 businesses have grown with our honest approach, crafting 100% unique strategies based on each client's market position
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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SEO agency #1 Phoenix SEO is located in Phoenix, Arizona. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Secaucus, NJ
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Challenge Advertising is a social media marketing agency launched in 2016. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Bengaluru, India
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Founded in 2017, Rank Waves is a SEO services firm. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and is located in Bengaluru, India.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
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SEO services firm Utlimate Index was founded in 2019. The firm specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design, and is small.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Berlin, Germany
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SustSeo, a SEO company, provide Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing. They were founded in 2019.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Vancouver, Canada
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DataFirst SEO, a SEO services firm, provide Search Engine Optimization. They were established in 2019.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Lagos, Nigeria
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Webtizers is a SEO company. Based in Lagos, Nigeria, their small team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing. The agency was launched in 2018.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wilmington, DE
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Project 80/20, a small SEO services firm, is located in Wilmington, Delaware. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Weingarten, Germany
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SEO Scale is a small SEO services firm headquartered in Weingarten, Germany. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Sherpa5 is a SEO services firm. They provide Search Engine Optimization and were launched in 2023.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Calgary, Canada
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Cosmic Meedia, a SEO services firm, was launched in 2020. They specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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St Louis Local SEO is a SEO company. Launched in 2015, the company is in St. Louis, Missouri. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization.
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IOutrank is a SEO services firm. They are in Springville, Utah and have small team. They focus on Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Antonio, TX
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High Branch Digital is a SEO company. Established in 2023, their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Logo.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Deerlijk, Belgium
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Founded in 2023, Depends SEO agency is a small Deerlijk, Belgium-based SEO agency. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization.
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Smart SEO Cornwall is a SEO company. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and are headquartered in penzance, England.
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SEO For Escorts, a small SEO company, is based in Mumbai, India. Their services include Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Secunderabad, India
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Launched in 2019, Page Optimum is a Mobile & App Marketing company. Their services include Mobile & App Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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XPOSEDIGITAL is a SEO company. Founded in 2014, the firm is located in Ikorodu, Nigeria. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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LazyySEO is a small SEO agency established in 2024. Their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization.
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Vertex Guest Posting Agency is a small SEO services firm founded in 2022. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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Established in 2019, Rank Forge Digital is a small social media marketing company. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Kyro Strategies is a SEO agency in Brooklyn, New York. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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Social media marketing firm Capital Valley Marketing is headquartered in Sacramento, California. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJ
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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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$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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$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.