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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9West Hollywood, CA
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High Arte | Marketing, Graphic & Web Design is a web design company. The team specializes in Web Design and Graphic Design, and the company is located in West Hollywood, California.
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The Cloudfairy is a branding firm located in Tiel, Netherlands. Their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Underwood, Australia
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See all 1 projectsStart Creative offers website design, development, and ongoing maintenance services. Their reviews highlight their professionalism, reliability, and excellent communication, with clients particularly praising George for his helpful and supportive approach. Overall, clients have received positive feedback about their projects and appreciate the company's innovative ideas and continuous support.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Karachi, Pakistan
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SEO Desires is a SEO company. Established in 2019, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing. The agency is based in Karachi, Pakistan.
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Website development company Centric Tech Inc. Is based in Lakewood, New Jersey. They offer Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Charleston, SC
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See all 1 projectsCharleston Digital Marketing, LLC offers website development, logo design, and SEO services to enhance online visibility and website ranking. Their reviews highlight timely delivery, professional service, and a strong alignment with client values. Clients appreciate their responsiveness and high-quality work, making them a reliable choice for digital marketing needs.
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Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, PilotPractice is a web development company. They offer Web Development and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerÜröm, Hungary
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Web design agency Marketing Market was established in 2012. The small team focuses on Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Kolkata, India
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See all 1 projectsDESIGN GLOBAL offers website development and social media promotion services. Overall, their reviews express high satisfaction, highlighting the company's helpfulness, passion, and effective communication. Clients appreciate DESIGN GLOBAL's willpower, determination, and the personal touch provided by their team members.
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Drive Technologies is a SEO services firm. The small Sigourney, Iowa-based team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Development. The agency was established in 2024.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Thiruvananthapuram, India
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Techsche Pvt Ltd is a branding firm established in 2019. The team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$75,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancer
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Clicout digital is a SEO company and website development company based in Tipaza, Algeria. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Web Development and were established in 2024.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Dallas, TX
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See all 1 projectsNorth Texas Web Design offers services including website development, online ordering setup, and social media management. Their reviews consistently highlight their responsiveness, professionalism, and ability to deliver projects on time. Clients appreciate their good value for cost, with measurable successes like increased revenue and improved online visibility.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Bellingham, WA
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Ethoseo Marketing is a Bellingham, Washington-based Content Marketing company. They provide Content Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
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ATX Web Designs is a SEO company founded in 2015. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9
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Houston SEO - Joshua Belland is a Content Marketing company. They are based in Houston, Texas, and their services include Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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Founded in 2007, Global Link Services is a pay per click agency. The small team offers Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Kimberley, England
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SEO agency Vitty is in Kimberley, England. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Brentwood, TN
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VIEWS Digital Marketing is a SEO company founded in 2004. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing and is in Brentwood, Tennessee and Eagleville, Pennsylvania.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Colorado Springs, CO
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Third Angle, a print design agency, is headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado. They provide Print Design and Marketing Strategy and were launched in 1982.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Newton Mearns, Scotland
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Founded in 2013, GoGoChimp is a small Newton Mearns, Scotland-based Email Marketing company. Their team specializes in Email Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Vilnius, Lithuania
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Universalus Meistras, a Conversion Optimization company, is based in Vilnius, Lithuania. They offer Conversion Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9
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Aemorph is a SEO services firm launched in 2014. The company specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click, and is small.
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43 Clicks North is a web design company. The team focuses on Web Design and Conversion Optimization and is located in Hull, England.
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J&R Marketing, a graphic design company, was founded in 2017. The team offers Graphic Design and Logo.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Cumberland, RI
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Established in 2010, Ally Marketing is a Marketing Strategy company. The team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Dublin, Ireland
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GetButterfly is a Dublin, Ireland-based Conversion Optimization company. Their services include Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization.
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Staunton Rook Marketing is an Email Marketing company. They are based in Chester, England, and their services include Email Marketing and Graphic Design.
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Content Marketing company Black Raven Media LLC was founded in 2013. Headquartered in Franklin, Wisconsin, the team provides Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lubbock, TX
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Your Web Pro is an IT managed services company. The team is located in Lubbock, Texas, and their services include IT managed services and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Helsingfors, Finland
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Engaio Digital is a small Helsingfors, Finland-based PPC agency. The team offers Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Bloomfield Township, MI
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Based in Bloomfield Township, Michigan and West Palm Beach, Florida, Reach Digital is a small Content Marketing company. Their services include Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Johannesburg, South Africa
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Optimus01 Online, a small Conversion Optimization company, is in Johannesburg, South Africa. The team provides Conversion Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Sofia, Bulgaria
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Apollo Digital is a Content Marketing company. Established in 2018, their team offers Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Montréal, Canada
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Pay per click company WebCie is located in Montréal, Canada. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Richmond, ME
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Small web design agency Langer Enterprises LLC, is headquartered in Richmond, Maine. Their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9København, Denmark
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Refyne, a Digital Strategy company, was launched in 2020. The team provides Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click and is headquartered in København, Denmark.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Auckland, New Zealand
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Small PPC company V Digital Marketing, is based in Auckland, New Zealand. The team focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Ghaziabad, India
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Maven Technology - Your Right Technology Partner is a SEO company. Launched in 2020, the firm is in Ghaziabad, India. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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SEO Expert Adviser, a SEO company, was launched in 2014. The company provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click, and is small.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9West Chester, PA
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ETOS Consulting LLC is a social media marketing firm. The West Chester, Pennsylvania-based agency was founded in 2017. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Launched in 2009, Elite Web Professionals is a web design company. Their team focuses on Web Design and Web Development.
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Beta Compression is a small Content Marketing company based in Ahemdabad, India. Their services include Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Founded in 1996, The Laughing Professor, a small SEO company, is headquartered in Hinton, West Virginia. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Concept Designs and Marketing is a small SEO company. Launched in 2014, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Miami, FL
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See all 2 projectsMono Branding offers services in website creation, logo design, and branding, demonstrating a commitment to understanding client needs and delivering professional results. Reviews highlight their effective project management, timely delivery, and strong communication skills, with clients praising their ability to enhance brand visibility and customer engagement. The team's dedication to making each brand shine is a recurring theme in the feedback.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49
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Established in 2019, CRO:NYX Digital, a small Digital Strategy company, is headquartered in Sheridan, Wyoming. Their team provides Digital Strategy and CRM consulting and SI.
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Branding agency PixelBranded.Co is in Montréal, Canada. Established in 2012, the team offers Branding and Web Design.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49West Chester, PA
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See all 1 projectsSearchActions provides comprehensive services including SEO, custom WordPress design, and the management of Google paid ads to enhance online visibility and website ranking. Reviews highlight the company's strong project management and client-focused approach, emphasizing their ability to deliver results in a timely manner and their dedication to increasing revenue and brand awareness.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Miami, FL
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Social media marketing firm Tribesur was established in 2020. The small team offers Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJ
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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+$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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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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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.
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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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- 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:
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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.
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
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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.