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In Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India, The Social Gators is a small Digital Strategy company. The team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Zirakpur, India
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Thirty Three SEO is a SEO services firm. Headquartered in Zirakpur, India, the agency was established in 2023. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Ahmedabad, India
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Social media marketing company Kymin Creation Digital Marketing Agency is located in Ahmedabad, India. Founded in 2024, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Hathras, India
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Established in 2025, AINOR is a small SEO company. Their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Established in 2025, The Ovena is a small Saint-Manvieu-Norrey, France-based SEO services firm. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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Launched in 2021, EZWebOne is a small SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Longueuil, Canada
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Headquartered in Longueuil, Canada, Takar Media is a small web design agency. Their services include Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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See all 1 projectsWeb Priests offers web design and development services, particularly for e-commerce platforms. The overall feedback highlights their professionalism, effective project management, and substantial knowledge in their field. Clients have noted significant improvements in website traffic and sales, though there is a suggestion for minimizing the number of revisions required.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancerLagos, Nigeria
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Digiconceptng, a public relations firm, was founded in 2019. The team provides Public Relations and Digital Strategy and is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerDenver, CO
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Based in Denver, Colorado, Supernova Digital Marketing is a small SEO agency. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Kolkata, India
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Located in Kolkata, India and Cheyenne, Wyoming, Elphill Technology Private Limited is a website development company. They offer Web Development and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerMoncton, Canada
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Corazza In-House Marketing, a web design company, was established in 2016. The firm specializes in Web Design and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Swansea, MA
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South Coast Inbound is a SEO agency located in Swansea, Massachusetts and. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Port Macquarie, Australia
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Pancake Web Studio is a web design company. Located in Port Macquarie, Australia, the agency was launched in 2023. Their team offers Web Design and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Social media marketing agency Growlith Academy is located in Kathmandu, Nepal. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr50 - 249Jaipur, India
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B24 e Solutions is an application development firm. Based in Jaipur, India, the agency was launched in 2005. Their team specializes in Mobile App Development and Web Design.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr50 - 249Keego Harbor, MI
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Founded in 2008, Tekshapers Software Solution is a custom software development firm. The team focuses on Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Chandigarh, India
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Megri Soft Limited is a midsize SEO services firm. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design and were founded in 1992.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Pasig, Philippines
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IManila, a Content Marketing company, was founded in 1996. They focuses on Content Marketing and E-Commerce Development.
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Smartinfosys.net, a Content Marketing company, was founded in 2001. The company offers Content Marketing and E-Commerce Development, and is midsize.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerSouthend-on-Sea, England
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Launched in 2012, George Papatheodorou SEO Consultant, a small SEO company, is in Southend-on-Sea, England. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hrFreelancerShively, KY
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Agent Web Media, a SEO company, was launched in 2017. Headquartered in Shively, Kentucky, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hrFreelancerMcLean, VA
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SEO company WO Strategies was launched in 2015. The small team offers Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerTruro, England
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In Truro, England, Digital Geckos is a small SEO services firm. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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Digi services 365 is a social media marketing company. Founded in 2015, their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249New Delhi, India
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Megatask Technologies Pvt Ltd is a social media marketing agency. Founded in 2019, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Launched in 2022, Orage Technologies is a midsize custom software development firm. Their services include Custom Software Development and Social Media Marketing.
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Buzzvire is a SEO company. Based in New York, New York, their midsize team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click. The company was established in 2010.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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Headquartered in Pune, India, WPSteroids is a SEO services firm. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and E-Commerce Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Islamabad, Pakistan
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Founded in 2015, Web Essentialzz is a small Islamabad, Pakistan-based pay per click agency. Their services include Pay Per Click and Conversion Optimization.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Gurugram, India
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UnFoldMart is a branding firm. The Gurugram, India-based firm specializes in Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ames, IA
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Saltech Systems is a small Ames, Iowa-based SEO agency. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Winnipeg, Canada
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Vantix Digital is a web design agency located in Winnipeg, Canada. They provide Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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Launched in 2023, Big Flute Digital is a small Austin, Texas-based social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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See all 2 projectsAt Skylane Solutions, we help businesses grow smarter, faster, and stronger with data-driven digital marketing strategies. From startups to established brands, we provide tailored solutions that
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Ibadan, Nigeria
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See all 1 projectsCr8v Stacks offers e-commerce website development, technical troubleshooting, and marketing integration services. Their work has been praised for ease of use, effective project management, and professional expertise, leading to increased sales and customer satisfaction. Clients highlight their proactive approach and seamless integration of additional features.
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MarketFlue is a social media marketing company. Their small team is based in New Delhi, India and specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. The firm was launched in 2021.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9New Delhi, India
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See all 1 projectsTeckgeekz - Digital Marketing specializes in Google ads, website optimization, and tracking sales and actions. The reviews highlight their proficiency in connecting businesses with their target audience and increasing return on ad spend (ROAS). Clients commend their skilled team and significant improvements in revenue, conversions, and cost efficiency.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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See all 1 projects7star digital marketing agency offers services in marketing, branding, and designing. Reviews highlight the agency's commitment to transparency, effective communication, and timely delivery, making clients feel valued. The agency's pricing and responsiveness are also noted as standout qualities.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Varanasi, India
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Geoxis is a small Varanasi, India-based web design company. Their services include Web Design and Graphic Design.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Kreuzlingen, Switzerland
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MAINWEB GMBH is a web design agency. Their small team of employees is in Kreuzlingen, Switzerland. Their team provides Web Design and E-Commerce Development.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Long Eaton, England
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Small SEO company Vimana Digital, is based in Long Eaton, England. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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B1 Media is a small Advertising company located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and Beograd, Serbia. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Greensboro, NC
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Launched in 2012, Precise Creative is a small Content Marketing company. Their team offers Content Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9București, Romania
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TAROS Web Services is an Ecommerce Marketing company. The București, Romania-based agency focuses on Ecommerce Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Mellontical Solutions is a small London, England-based web development firm. Their services include Web Development and Branding.
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Inflexion Technology Limited is a branding agency. They are based in Ruislip, England and have midsize team. Their team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Lahore, Pakistan
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See all 6 projectsDigital Solz Limited offers web development and digital marketing services, including creating responsive websites and promoting businesses online. Reviews highlight the company's effective project management, timely delivery, and unique working methods. Clients consistently praise the quality and professionalism of the services provided by Digital Solz Limited.
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Aegis Marketing Solutions, a PPC company, is located in Long Beach, California. The team offers Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249London, England
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Founded in 2025, Marketing Max is a social media marketing agency. The company specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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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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$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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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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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.
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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:
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- “Guaranteed #1 rankings” promises
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- 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.