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Web-Nique is a SEO agency in Orlando, Florida. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Other Digital Marketing.
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SEO services firm WeTakTik is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. They offer Search Engine Optimization and were founded in 2025.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Marlow, England
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SEO company RankZol is based in Marlow, England. Launched in 2022, the team provides Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Wave Digital is a social media marketing firm. Their team is in Cluj-Napoca, Romania and offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mission Viejo, CA
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South Orange County Web Design, a branding firm, is located in Mission Viejo, California. Their services include Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Alexandria, Egypt
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Al ABBASI Results® is a Marketing Strategy company. The agency is headquartered in Alexandria, Egypt. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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SEO agency Accountants SEO is headquartered in San Francisco, California. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Bristol, England
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6Stars Restaurant Marketing is a social media marketing agency. Their small team is located in Bristol, England. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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The Shariat is a small SEO services firm headquartered in Chattogram, Bangladesh. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine
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SEO Rocks is a SEO services firm in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine and Mykolaiv, Ukraine. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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MonthlySEOPacks, a SEO agency, was launched in 2025. Located in San Francisco, California, the team offers Search Engine Optimization.
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See all 4 projectsRanking Monk offers Search Engine Optimization (SEO) services, focusing on enhancing website ranking and online visibility. The reviews consistently highlight their professionalism, impressive teamwork, and effective project management, resulting in increased traffic, leads, and admissions for clients. Clients particularly appreciate their strong communication and strategic approach, with no areas for improvement noted.
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Easy Street Interactive is a web design company. Located in Manchester, New Hampshire, the team provides Web Design and Logo.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerVilnius, Lithuania
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SEO company SEO Optimization was founded in 2018. The agency provides Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing, and is small.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Markham, Canada
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Headquartered in Markham, Canada, Global SEO Company is a SEO services firm. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Mumbai, India
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Zeiore Interactive is a Mumbai, India-based UX agency. They provide UX/UI Design and E-Commerce Development and were established in 2011.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancerKushtia, Bangladesh
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Best SEO Expert in Bangladesh | Solaiman Rahman is a SEO agency established in 2020. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Cadima - Digital Marketing Agency in Dubai is a Dubai, United Arab Emirates-based Mobile & App Marketing company. Their services include Mobile & App Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerSurfers Paradise, Australia
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SEO Agency Australia is a SEO agency. Launched in 2022, the firm offers Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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The Virtual Salt is a social media marketing agency. Their midsize team is based in Mumbai, India and Gurugram, India. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Ecommerce Marketing.
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White Label SEO is a SEO company launched in 2024. The company focuses on Search Engine Optimization.
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Elite Global Technology is a SEO company. Their small team of employees is located in Ghaziabad, India. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerLondon, England
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SEO agency Seoservicesnorthlondon is based in London, England. Founded in 2023, the team provides Search Engine Optimization.
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In , LeadYogis is a SEO services firm. The team offers Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancerIthaira, India
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Headquartered in Ithaira, India, SEO Ranker Group is a SEO services firm. Established in 2022, the team provides Search Engine Optimization.
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Established in 2024, Kartik Singh is a SEO services firm. The small team specializes in Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerOcean City, MD
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Founded in 2006, Wolff Creative is a social media marketing agency. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999دبي, United Arab Emirates
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See all 1 projectsProquantic Software specializes in creating and enhancing websites, offering services tailored to business promotion needs. Client feedback highlights their exceptional communication, professionalism, and the ability to deliver aesthetically pleasing and functional websites on time and within budget. Their honest and considerate approach is consistently praised, making them a reliable choice for digital solutions.
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SEO Expert is a SEO company. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing and were established in 2017.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Lake Mary, FL
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See all 1 projectsSEMology LLC offers website development, Google ranking optimization, and online presence management. Clients have praised their efficient execution, significant improvements in website traffic, and exceptional project management with strong communication. The overall feedback emphasizes their reliability, cost-effectiveness, and ongoing positive results, making them a highly recommended service provider.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Cape Town, South Africa
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The Process Enterprise is an application development firm. They specialize in Mobile App Development and Web Development and were founded in 2019. The firm is in Cape Town, South Africa.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Coalhurst, Canada
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Canada SEO Agency is a SEO company. Their small team of employees is based in Coalhurst, Canada. Their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Vancouver, Canada
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See all 1 projectsVancouver SEO Agency offers a comprehensive range of services including SEO, web design, branding, and PPC marketing campaigns. Reviews highlight their expertise in improving website ranking and online visibility, leading to significant business growth for clients. Clients commend their professionalism, strategic planning, and effectiveness, although occasional communication delays were noted.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Arlington, VA
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Worldwide Agency is an Email Marketing company founded in 2012. The small team specializes in Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Coral Springs, FL
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Founded in 2017, Alkemy, LLC. Is a small web design agency in Coral Springs, Florida. Their team specializes in Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Cromer, Australia
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Small web design company WebToday, is based in Cromer, Australia. The team provides Web Design and Logo.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Tønsberg, Norway
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Afectium AS is a Tønsberg, Norway-based SEO agency. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy and were established in 2018.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9isle of wight, England
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Solent Agency is an isle of wight, England-based Advertising company. They focus on Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Mumbai, India
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Optimaio is a Marketing Strategy company based in Mumbai, India. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Poznań, Poland
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In Poznań, Poland, Grupa Improve is a SEO company. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were launched in 2013.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Patiala, India
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See all 1 projectsTechnolinks Network specializes in lead generation through platforms such as Google, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Overall feedback indicates that they consistently deliver results as agreed upon, generating 50-100 leads per month. Clients appreciate their smooth communication and alignment with company values, noting no areas for improvement.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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Forward Push is a small web design agency based in San Francisco, California. Their services include Web Design and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Thiruvananthapuram, India
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TENTECH MEDIA is a SEO agency. They are located in Thiruvananthapuram, India and have small team. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Brampton, Canada
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WIT Digital is a SEO company. The Brampton, Canada-based company was founded in 2019. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49West Linn, OR
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LocalFresh is a web design company in West Linn, Oregon. The team provides Web Design and Content Marketing.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Northampton, England
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Located in Northampton, England, Recruitment Traffic is a SEO services firm and pay per click agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Asia Search Solutions is a small social media marketing agency in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Cairo, Egypt
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Launched in 2011, Cultark is a media planning & buying company. The team provides Media Planning & Buying and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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See all 2 projectsMedia Saga Social SEO offers comprehensive services including SEO, social media management, website development and maintenance, ad setup, and content creation. Reviews highlight their dedication to improving online visibility and website rankings. Clients appreciate their commitment to delivering results, even with limited budgets, and have seen notable growth in revenue and client base.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Manchester, England
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In Manchester, England, Volume Marketing is a SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Boca Raton, FL
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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+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Odesa, Ukraine
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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
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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
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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.