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See all 1 projectsIn today's digital world, having an online presence is crucial for any business to succeed. Digital Crop is a trusted provider of Digital Marketing and IT services. With our experience and skills,
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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See all 1 projectsScope Digital offers web design and development services, focusing on creating modern, user-friendly websites optimized for SEO and mobile responsiveness. The overall feedback highlights their exceptional project management, clear communication, and attention to detail, resulting in increased website traffic, engagement, and customer satisfaction. Clients commend Scope Digital for their reliability and innovative approach.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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See all 1 projectsRFZ Digital specializes in website design and development, offering custom features and integrations along with content creation. Reviews highlight their creativity, technical expertise, and client-focused approach, resulting in increased web traffic and user engagement. While praised for responsiveness and timely delivery, some feedback suggests potential improvement in initial planning and flexibility with revisions.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Kolkata, India
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Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company Dgmseo.com was launched in 2015. The small team offers Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Cremorne, Australia
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Launched in 2017, NTWRK Digital Marketing Agency is a small Digital Strategy company in Cremorne, Australia and kl, Malaysia. Their team offers Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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Phrase Crew is a PPC company. Based in Miami, Florida, the agency was founded in 2009. Their team focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bogotá, Colombia
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Shammah Inbound Marketing is a Bogotá, Colombia-based Content Marketing company. Their services include Content Marketing and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Manila, Philippines
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Phillip Web Design & Development, a web development company, was established in 2011. Headquartered in Manila, Philippines, the team offers Web Development and Other Digital Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Gurugram, India
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Netleaf Info Soft Pvt Ltd is a SEO agency headquartered in Gurugram, India. Founded in 2017, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Faisalabad, Pakistan
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MSG IT Solutions is an e-commerce development firm. The Faisalabad, Pakistan-based company was founded in 2016. Their team focuses on E-Commerce Development and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Lahore, Pakistan
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WebToHelp is a SEO company in Lahore, Pakistan. Launched in 2016, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Jalandhar, India
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Social media marketing agency Flawless Flamingo was launched in 2018. The agency focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49دبي, United Arab Emirates
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Webeye is a web design company. The agency is in دبي, United Arab Emirates and Edmonton, Canada. Their team focuses on Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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Launched in 2022, Madex Group Sdn. Bhd. Is a web development company. Their services include Web Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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Crocker & Co. Advertising Agency is a small SEO services firm in Tampa, Florida. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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Dheeraj Sukumar Consulting is a Kochi, India-based branding agency. They specialize in Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Kozhikode, India
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Based in KANNUR, India and Kozhikode, India, SIZCOM DIGITAL is a SEO services firm. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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SEO company Pugmarks Media was established in 2010. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and is headquartered in Ahmedabad, India.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Gurugram, India
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4 Doctor Marketing Agency, a SEO agency, is based in Gurugram, India. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were launched in 2009.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Kaluaggala, Sri Lanka
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Social media marketing company SATASME was launched in 2017. The company focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Murray, UT
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Social media marketing firm Prime Presence was established in 2020. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and is in Murray, Utah.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lahore, Pakistan
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Established in 2022, CodeNdCoffee is a social media marketing company. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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IT DUKES is a small social media marketing agency. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were launched in 2022.
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SEO services firm Grid Reputation is based in Kolkata, India. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Creativals is a web development company. They are in Hyderabad, India and have small team. They focus on Web Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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Digital Strategy company Digital Bhaiya is based in Lucknow, India and Lucknow, India. Launched in 2023, the team offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Code Babbage is a Content Marketing company. Established in 2021, the agency is based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Their team focuses on Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Orbito Digital Marketing is a Digital Strategy company. They specialize in Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization and were established in 2013. The company is based in Marietta, Georgia.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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SEO agency Digi Aesthetics is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 2007, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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WebKronz Infotech is a SEO services firm. Their team is based in Lucknow, India and focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Delhi, India
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Callous Web Private Limited is a Delhi, India-based social media marketing company. Founded in 2020, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Woburn, MA
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Ant2Arc is a branding company. Established in 2004, the company is based in Woburn, Massachusetts. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Muscat, Oman
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Ramal Marketing is a Muscat, Oman-based branding company. Founded in 2019, the team focuses on Branding and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Founded in 2024, Tacticone is an Ecommerce Marketing company. The team provides Ecommerce Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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Google Digital, a social media marketing firm, is headquartered in Lucknow, India. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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Website development firm FLUGGI GROUP is based in Namangan, Uzbekistan and Moskva, Russia. They focus on Web Development and UX/UI Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49South Jordan, UT
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Established in 2020, Custom Marketing Solutions is a SEO agency. The small team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Evolve Tech Innovations is a St. Petersburg, Florida-based SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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FissyTech Marketing, a SEO agency, was launched in 2018. The small team provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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Launched in 2014, Ads Impressions is a small SEO services firm. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Public Relations.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Spring, TX
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Dekodix is a Content Marketing company. The small Spring, Texas-based team focuses on Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. The agency was founded in 2023.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Noida, India
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SEO services firm PPCSEOMARKETING offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click. They were founded in 2017.
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Direct Web Interactive | Digital Marketing & Web Development Agency is a Cresskill, New Jersey-based SEO company. Established in 2014, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Karachi, Pakistan
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Infinitrs, a SEO agency, provide Search Engine Optimization and ERP consulting and SI. They were founded in 2020.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Jaipur, India
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JC Tech Hub Digital Marketing Company is a social media marketing agency located in Jaipur, India. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Fulfillit, a SEO company, focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Marketing Strategy. The agency is in Lahore, Pakistan.
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Established in 2024, Eroscon LLC is a social media marketing company. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Noida, India
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SEO agency Xpert Dimension Private limited offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click. They are based in Noida, India.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Shrewsbury, NJ
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Marketing esq is a social media marketing firm. Their team is in Shrewsbury, New Jersey and specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Jodhpur, India
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The Local Strategist is a SEO agency. Headquartered in Jodhpur, India, the firm specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJ
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249San Antonio, TX
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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+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Colorado Springs, CO
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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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+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Tampa, 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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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.
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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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- 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.
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- 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?
- Which KPIs—calls, directions, conversions—will you track and report on?
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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
- 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.