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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Amman, Jordan
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Digimark - Digital Marketing, a social media marketing agency, was founded in 2019. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Mobile App Development.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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See all 5 projectsSkylark SEO is an SEO agency that specializes in enhancing online visibility and boosting website rankings for e-commerce businesses. Reviews highlight their strong communication skills and deep understanding of digital marketing, with clients noting increased revenue and client base. Approximately 100% of the feedback is positive, emphasizing their effective project management and strategic approach.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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Optimize Key, a small SEO services firm, is based in Patna, India. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Karachi, Pakistan
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ROASlift, a SEO agency, specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Web Development. They were established in 2022.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Olathe, KS
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Woodsmall Marketing Group, a small SEO services firm, is based in Olathe, Kansas. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Lombard, IL
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Harp Advertising + Interactive is a social media marketing agency. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Branding and is located in Lombard, Illinois.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Cairo, Egypt, Egypt
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Founded in 2012, Nrg Digital Marketing is a web development company. The team specializes in Web Development and Web Design and is located in Cairo, Egypt, Egypt and Nasr City, Egypt.
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$25,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Sheffield, England
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Quba is a Sheffield, England-based web design company. They focus on Web Design and Web Development and were established in 2000.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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AttorneySync is a social media marketing company. They are in Chicago, Illinois and have small team. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Madrid, Spain
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Top Position - Digital Marketing Agency is a Digital Strategy company. They are in Madrid, Spain. Their team focuses on Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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Ostenpowers, a SEO services firm, is in Bankstown, Australia. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Web Design and were launched in 2018.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Frating, England
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TLMT®, a SEO services firm, is based in Frating, England. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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Social media marketing agency Hollyminds Technologies is in Pune, India. They offer Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were founded in 2022.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancer
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Founded in 2023, Muqdasgustpost is a small SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr50 - 249Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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See all 1 projectsImpinge Solutions offers IT consultancy, software services, and specializes in creative and technically robust web development. Reviews highlight their expertise in UI/UX design, project management, and commitment to delivering customized solutions. Clients appreciate their detailed communication and the impressive quality of their deliverables, recommending a team expansion to meet growing demand.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9New Delhi, India
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SORDITENTURE LLP is a small social media marketing firm founded in 2020. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Santa Susana, Portugal
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ASCMI Assistência e Consultoria de Marketing e Informática, Lda is a SEO services firm established in 2005. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Email Marketing.
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Founded in 2023, Agenciple LLP is a public relations firm. Located in Pune, India, the team specializes in Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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C.H. Local Media, a small SEO agency, is based in Baldwyn, Mississippi. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerAndrews, NC
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Ragon Creative is a SEO services firm. The agency is located in Andrews, North Carolina. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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GrabRanking is a SEO services firm. Launched in 2011, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249
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Woxo Agency is a Digital Strategy company. The team is in Istanbul, Türkiye, and their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Mount Waverley, Australia
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Headquartered in Mount Waverley, Australia, Temerity Digital is a small social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9London, England
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See all 1 projectsAltlier offers web design and development services, specializing in performance and cybersecurity optimization. Reviews highlight their professionalism, attention to detail, and effective project management. Clients particularly appreciate Altlier's commitment to cybersecurity and their ability to deliver visually appealing, user-friendly websites that meet high standards in performance, speed, accessibility, SEO, and security.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
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SEO services firm Markdao Agency Vietnam specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design. They were launched in 2006.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Vestavia Hills, AL
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Launched in 2007, Bell Media, LLC, a midsize Content Marketing company, is in Vestavia Hills, Alabama and Montgomery, Alabama. Their services include Content Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerSugar City, ID
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Small SEO company Privy SEO, is located in Sugar City, Idaho. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and UX/UI Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lahore, Pakistan
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Publicity Logix, a Market Research company, was launched in 2019. The team offers Market Research and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Rozelle, Australia
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AdTorque Edge is a Digital Strategy company founded in 2007. Their team focuses on Digital Strategy and Other Digital Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Content Marketing company Writers Dash offers Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. They are headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Jaipur, India
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Founded in 2020, Bharat Mohta is a social media marketing firm. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Köln, Germany
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Friendventure Digitalagentur, a website development firm, is located in Köln, Germany. Founded in 2012, the team offers Web Development and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Ottawa, Canada
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WEBSHARK, a web design company, is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada and Ottawa, Canada. Their services include Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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Hype Studio, a branding firm, is based in Prestons, Australia. They provide Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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See all 1 projectsMarketingBuckle offers digital marketing services, with a strong focus on Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and enhancing online visibility and website ranking. Reviews highlight their tailored strategies, commitment to results, and exceptional project management. Clients appreciate their ability to boost engagement and conversion rates, though they suggest more detailed analytics could enhance campaign performance.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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J&T WEB SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED is a web development company launched in 2012. Their team focuses on Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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Future IT Touch Private Limited, a web development company, is based in Leander, Texas and Austin, Texas. They specialize in Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9London, England
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Quechua Digital Advisory is a small London, England-based pay per click agency. The team provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Orlando, FL
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Based in Orlando, Florida, Iconiceyes Graphic Designer Orlando LLC is a web design company. They offer Web Design and Web Development.
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See all 1 projectsRafadigital offers services in Website Design, Conversion Optimization, and Organic Search Engine Optimization. The overall feedback indicates that Rafadigital excels in delivering high-quality websites that exceed client expectations and significantly improve online visibility and website ranking. Clients particularly praise their outstanding communication and project management skills, consistently delivering projects ahead of schedule.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Torrance, CA
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Techievolve Inc., a small Content Marketing company, is based in Torrance, California. Their services include Content Marketing and Mobile App Development.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Whangārei, New Zealand
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1768degrees.com is a web design company. The Whangārei, New Zealand-based company was established in 2018. Their services include Web Design and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Surat, India
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Established in 2014, iVIPANAN Digital Marketing Services is a small Surat, India-based social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Київ, Ukraine
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Talent Search Ranker is a social media marketing company in Київ, Ukraine and Київ, Ukraine. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were founded in
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Leça do Balio, Portugal
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TargX is a software development company. Their team is headquartered in Leça do Balio, Portugal. The firm specializes in Custom Software Development and E-Commerce Development.
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Design Optimise, a web development firm, is based in Orlando, Florida. The team provides Web Development and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Bellevue, WA
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Phoenix Creative Solutions, a small branding company, is based in Bellevue, Washington. Their services include Branding and Market Research.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Petrie Terrace, Australia
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Based in Petrie Terrace, Australia, Excite Media is a web design agency. Their services include Web Design and Content Marketing.
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Crebyt LTD is a social media marketing company. Established in 2021, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Founded in 2016, Your Business Marketer is a pay per click agency. The team provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization and is located in Cleveland, Ohio.
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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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$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 / 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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$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+$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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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49La Mirada, CA
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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
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- 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.
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To avoid misunderstanding or overspending, always request a transparent breakdown of hours, milestones, and expected KPIs before signing any partnership with prospective partners.
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- “Guaranteed #1 rankings” promises
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- 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.