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See all 1 projectsDivine SEO Services offers comprehensive SEO solutions, including keyword ranking, organic search optimization, and enhancing website traffic. Reviews highlight the company's effective project management, timely delivery, and ability to align with clients' budgets, resulting in measurable business growth and improved online visibility.
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Launched in 2014, Manderina Marketing and Tourism Consultancy is an Advertising company. The firm specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Phoenix, AZ
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MWI, a Digital Strategy company, was launched in 1999. The firm specializes in Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Poznań, Poland
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Social media marketing agency Get Noticed Agency was launched in 2018. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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ESaviour Limited is an Ecommerce Marketing company. They are in Dhaka, Bangladesh and have small team of experts. Their services include Ecommerce Marketing and Low/No Code Development.
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See all 2 projectsCham Agency offers services in SEO and website design, focusing on enhancing website ranking and online visibility. Their reviews highlight their professionalism, value for cost, and ability to align with client values. Clients appreciate Cham Agency's comprehensive approach, leading to well-designed, feature-rich websites and strong performance in search engine marketing, particularly achieving top rankings for local keywords.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Hire SEO Experts In India is an Advertising company established in 2001. Their team focuses on Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Pune, India
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JFS Technologies is a web development company launched in 2023. Their team provides Web Development and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Hamilton, Canada
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See all 1 projects101 Keys is a full-service digital marketing company. We serve businesses of all sizes across Canada and the US. Whether you run a small shop, large franchise or non-profit organization, we bring
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See all 1 projectsEstablished in 2024, DIGI SEO Agency is a results-driven digital marketing company based in Ahmedabad, India. We specialize in providing tailor-made solutions that align with your business goals and
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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See all 1 projectsGeniusweb offers Search Engine Optimization and Search Engine Marketing services with a focus on enhancing website ranking and online visibility. The company receives high praise for their attention to detail, timely delivery, and exceptional project management, demonstrating their capability in developing fully functional e-commerce solutions efficiently. Clients commend the value for cost and the outstanding service quality provided by Geniusweb.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Sacramento, CA
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Digital Marketing Labs is an Advertising company in Sacramento, California. They provide Advertising and Branding and were established in 2012.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9York, England
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Zigzag Digital is a PPC agency in York, England. They provide Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Virum, Denmark
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SEO services firm Jaskov Consult ApS is in Virum, Denmark. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Kognifi Sdn Bhd is a Conversion Optimization company based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. They focus on Conversion Optimization and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Ikeja, Nigeria
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DIGIPRAD is a Digital Strategy company. The agency is based in Ikeja, Nigeria. Their team focuses on Digital Strategy and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Surat, India
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Established in 2017, Affiniq is a SEO company. The firm provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Development, and is small.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Beirut, Lebanon
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Compiac is a Content Marketing company in Beirut, Lebanon. Established in 2013, the team focuses on Content Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
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Web development firm Cazren is based in Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria. They specialize in Web Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Frisco, TX
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Blue Carrot Creative is a SEO company. Their small team of employees is based in Frisco, Texas. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Surfside Beach, SC
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Founded in 2016, Surfside Web is a social media marketing company. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Dublin, Ireland
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UX company Soma Digital Agency was established in 2013. Based in Dublin, Ireland, the team provides UX/UI Design and Web Design.
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Conversion Optimization company Respawn Agency is in Phoenix, Arizona. The team focuses on Conversion Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Beverly Hills, CA
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The French Keys, a branding firm, is located in Beverly Hills, California. They focus on Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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Missing Link SEO Services, an Other Digital Marketing company, provides Other Digital Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. The agency is based in Lincoln, Nebraska.
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Social media marketing firm United Social Media Marketing was launched in 2015. The small team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Conway, NH
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In Conway, New Hampshire, Two Pines Creative is a small web design company. The team specializes in Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
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Avamia, a small SEO agency, is located in Austin, Texas. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Delhi, India
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DIGI SUCCESS is a Digital Strategy company. They offer Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click and are based in Delhi, India.
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Kamo Digital Solutions is a small Email Marketing company launched in 2018. Their services include Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Plymouth, MN
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Founded in 2019, Heavy Metal Marketing is a PPC company. The small team specializes in Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lynchburg, VA
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Blackwater Branding is a branding firm. The Lynchburg, Virginia-based company specializes in Branding and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Harrison, TN
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Z25 Marketing, LLC, an Advertising company, was founded in 2015. The company specializes in Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Las Condes, Chile
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Seonza Agencia de Marketing Digital is a branding firm. They specialize in Branding and Content Marketing and were founded in 2012.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Vancouver, Canada
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DigitalMarketed.co is a SEO company. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and are in Vancouver, Canada.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Woodruff, WI
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SEO company Northern Computer Service is based in Woodruff, Wisconsin and Appleton, Wisconsin. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Vancouver, Canada
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Motifs Media is a web design agency established in 2019. Located in Vancouver, Canada, the team provides Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Ahmedabad, India
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TEXOWAVE PRIVATE LIMITED is a SEO agency. Established in 2017, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Budapest, Hungary
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Founded in 2009, CRS Budapest Kft. Is a SEO agency. The small team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Ahmedabad, India
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Founded in 2020, Webxinsight is a Digital Strategy company. The firm offers Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click, and is small.
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Digital AceTech is a SEO agency. They are headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Serravalle, San Marino
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Established in 2009, LucaBartolini.com is a small e-commerce development company. Their team offers E-Commerce Development and Web Development.
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Valde Media | Marketing Agency is an Other Digital Marketing company. The Heredia, Costa Rica-based company specializes in Other Digital Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Louisville, KY
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DigitalOMO is a Louisville, Kentucky-based SEO company. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and E-Commerce Development and were launched in 2012.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Yucaipa, CA
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SequoiaCX, a web design company, is headquartered in Yucaipa, California. They offer Web Design and Search Engine Optimization and were established in 2020.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Baltimore, MD
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Entrepreneuron - Digital Marketing Agency in Baltimore is a SEO agency. The Baltimore, Maryland-based team offers Search Engine Optimization and Market Research.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Johannesburg, South Africa
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SOMS - Strategic Online Marketing Services is a SEO company launched in 2009. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Belleair Beach, FL
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Brantr Media is an Advertising company. Their small team of employees is headquartered in Belleair Beach, Florida. Their team focuses on Advertising and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Kochi, India
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DigitalFolkz, a social media marketing firm, is headquartered in Kochi, India. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Guiseley, England
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Search Buddy Limited is a social media marketing agency. The small Guiseley, England-based team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. The agency was launched in 2021.
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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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$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.
Clutch evaluates firms that help businesses boost visibility in local search results twice a year based on a proprietary methodology. The highest-rated local SEO agencies for Fall 2025 include:
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
- Growth in tracked phone calls and form fills
- Year-over-year foot traffic or sales comparisons
- Direction requests and call-tracking numbers
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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- Verify reporting cadence and tool stack—weekly call? Google Looker Studio report?
- Confirm they follow Google’s spam-free, guideline-compliant tactics.
- Gauge cultural fit (i.e., communication style, responsiveness, and strategic approach).
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?
- How do you acquire reviews ethically?
- What citation and link building processes do you follow?
- 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.