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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Calgary, Canada
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W3 Digital Marketing is a pay per click company. They are in Calgary, Canada, and their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Long Jetty, Australia
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Advantage Agency is a SEO agency. The Long Jetty, Australia-based firm was launched in 2015. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Noida, India
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See all 1 projectsDigilligence specializes in SEO services, focusing on enhancing online visibility and website rankings. Reviews highlight their exceptional expertise, timely delivery, and strong project management, making them a highly recommended choice for companies seeking growth through search optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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See all 1 projectsBrit SEO Pro specializes in Search Engine Optimization (SEO), aiming to enhance website ranking and online visibility. Consistently praised for their technical expertise and responsiveness, reviews highlight significant improvements in search engine rankings, increased website traffic, and client engagement. However, there's a suggestion for more detailed and proactive reporting to further enhance transparency.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Kharkiv, Ukraine
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Social Engine Market is a web development company. Their small team is based in Kharkiv, Ukraine. Their services include Web Development and UX/UI Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Halifax, Canada
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Aptitude Digital, a web design agency, is located in Halifax, Canada and Vancouver, Canada. They provide Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Located in Dhaka, Bangladesh and Yuba City, California, Doodle Digital is a SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Lahore, Pakistan
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Hashtag Solution, a SEO agency, is headquartered in Lahore, Pakistan. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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SEO Scientist is a Marketing Strategy company. They are headquartered in Toronto, Canada and have small team. They provide Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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Established in 2007, Classic SEO is a SEO agency. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization.
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Professional SEO Services Company | Elite SEO Pro is a SEO agency. Based in New York, New York, their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Located in Seattle, Washington, SEO Gators is a small SEO services firm. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Social media marketing company Smart Target is in Kuwait, Kuwait. Established in 2008, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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Doxyra is a SEO services firm. The company is in Aba, Nigeria. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Karachi, Pakistan
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Widgets Limited is a SEO agency. Launched in 2020, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Bengaluru, India
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DGTG Marketing & Retail is a Bengaluru, India-based Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Zirakpur, India
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Web design agency NetBluez was founded in 2005. The firm provides Web Design and UX/UI Design, and is small.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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See all 1 projectsZufaa Inc. provides web design, digital marketing, and online shop maintenance services. The reviews highlight their ability to deliver visually appealing and user-friendly websites on time, significantly enhancing sales for clients. Their professionalism, responsiveness, and attention to detail are consistently praised, establishing Zufaa Inc. as a reliable choice for software development services.
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Target Media Digital is a social media marketing company. They offer Social Media Marketing and Sales Outsourcing and are headquartered in Canberra, Australia.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Lahore, Pakistan
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DEVTICS TECHNOLOGIES is a branding agency. Established in 2018, their team provides Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Gurugram, India
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Branding company Adglobal360 India Private Limited offers Branding and Public Relations. They are located in Gurugram, India and Jaipur, India.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Basingstoke, England
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Innoblend Designs is a web design agency. In Basingstoke, England, the firm was launched in 2018. Their services include Web Design and E-Commerce Development.
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$1,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Hoboken, NJ
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See all 1 projectsNYT Ghost Writing offers book writing and publishing services, demonstrating strong project management, timely delivery, and excellent communication skills. Reviews indicate high satisfaction, highlighting the company's attentiveness, responsiveness, and ability to guide clients through the ghostwriting and proofreading process effectively.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Rajkot, India
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Hifineye is a Rajkot, India-based social media marketing firm. They provide Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were launched in 2018.
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See all 1 projectsSiteOptiq provides comprehensive SEO services, including keyword research, on-page optimization, content development, and backlinks to enhance website ranking and online visibility. Reviews highlight their effective project management, timely delivery, adherence to industry standards, and impressive communication, making them a valuable partner for businesses seeking to improve their search engine marketing efforts.
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Digital Division, a SEO agency, was founded in 2018. They focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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Obelisk Enterprises, a SEO agency, was established in 2000. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy and is located in Manchester, New Hampshire.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Bentonville, AR
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Ebadore Digital is a SEO company. The Bentonville, Arkansas-based agency was founded in 2019. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9West Vancouver, Canada
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Sitka Digital is a SEO agency. The firm is headquartered in West Vancouver, Canada. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Marrakech, Morocco
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DigitalCreatives is a SEO services firm founded in 2022. The small team provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Dallas, TX
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Small SEO services firm SEO Rockstars, is based in Dallas, Texas. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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Get in search is a social media marketing agency. In Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Dubai, United Arab Emirates, their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Avaliis, a SEO agency and web design agency, offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design. The company is based in Nashville, Tennessee.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Charlotte, NC
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Digital Strategy company 7X Digital Marketing was launched in 2015. The small team offers Digital Strategy and Web Design.
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Seobrandstudio is a small SEO services firm founded in 2023. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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Conductive Web is a small SEO agency. Launched in 2022, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Wilmington, NC
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Wise Raven Consulting is a SEO company. Launched in 2024, their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Jeffreys Bay, South Africa
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MotherTyper is a small social media marketing company. They provide Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were established in 2021.
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Launched in 2020, SEO Beyond Organic | White Label SEO Agency is a small Los Angeles, California-based SEO services firm. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Tangmere, England
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Founded in 2013, iwebsitez.com is a small Tangmere, England-based SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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Section 5 Media is a SEO company launched in 2012. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
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Dịch vụ SEO HOT is a SEO company. Established in 2015, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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Divergent Digital, a SEO services firm and pay per click agency, was founded in 2022. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Bamsh Digital Marketing is a Thornbury, England-based SEO agency. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Kurigram, Bangladesh
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RankWorx Agency is a branding agency established in 2021. Their team offers Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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See all 1 projectsInteradsion Studio specializes in web design and development, notably creating e-commerce websites. The feedback from reviews highlights their ability to deliver high-quality projects promptly, with excellent communication and a strong alignment with clients' values. Overall, they are praised for exceeding expectations and providing good value for cost, with no significant areas for improvement noted.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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See all 1 projects2Marketing.com specializes in web design and Search Engine Optimization (SEO) services. Reviews highlight their ability to create sleek, modern websites and implement effective SEO strategies, resulting in significant improvements in search engine rankings, increased website traffic, and higher conversion rates. Clients commend their excellent project management, proactive communication, and remarkable speed in delivering high-quality results.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Fenton, MI
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Grafted-IN LLC is a SEO company. Founded in 2014, their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Manchester, England
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Tecmark is a Manchester, England-based SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Virginia Beach, VA
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Launched in 2015, Spin Modern, a small pay per click agency, is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Their team specializes in Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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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 / hr50 - 249Lehi, UT
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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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$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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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.
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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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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
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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
- 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.