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Custom software development firm Business Process Automation LLC was established in 2016. The company focuses on Custom Software Development and CRM consulting and SI, and is small.
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Hudson Digital is a Hudson, New York-based Conversion Optimization company. They focus on Conversion Optimization and Email Marketing and were established in 2013.
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Small SEO services firm Syntech Digital, is located in Vancouver, Canada. Their services include Search Engine Optimization.
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Design Verses Solution is a Los Angeles, California-based web design agency. Their services include Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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JustRank, a SEO agency, was established in 2020. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New Albany, IN
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EHmarketing is a branding agency. The team provides Branding and Search Engine Optimization, and the firm is based in New Albany, Indiana.
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Rebels Like is a small SEO services firm. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Translation and were founded in 2019.
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SEO company Gotch SEO Academy is located in Chesterfield, Missouri. Their services include Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Corpus Christi, TX
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Net Visibilities is a SEO services firm. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Fractional CMO Services and were established in 2000. The agency is based in Corpus Christi, Texas.
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SEO Artistry is a Pacifica, California-based SEO agency. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and were established in 2010.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Small SEO services firm Anurag Pareek SEO Consulting, is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Small SEO agency 416 Digital, is located in Toronto, Canada. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Elizabeth, NJ
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Located in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Ads With Salic is a PPC company. They specialize in Pay Per Click and Conversion Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Darien, CT
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Founded in 2014, 203 Marketing is a SEO company. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chelmsford, MA
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Are You On Page 1, a SEO company, was founded in 2015. Located in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, the team provides Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New River, AZ
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Phoenix Seo Dominetics is a small Video Marketing company in New River, Arizona. The team provides Video Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Gardena, CA
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Digital Twenty47, a SEO company, was launched in 2020. The small team provides Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hilo, HI
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Founded in 2014, ATEK Digital Marketing is a small Hilo, Hawaii-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9La Nucía, Spain
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Advertising company BENISEO was established in 2022. The agency provides Advertising and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rodenbach, Germany
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Launched in 2016, Cobruna is a Content Marketing company. Their team offers Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ontario, CA
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Located in Ontario, California, NO MARKETING LLC is a small Conversion Optimization company. The team offers Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Sofia, Bulgaria
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Established in 2016, KONVERSA is a PPC agency. Their services include Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Beirut, Lebanon
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Y TripleB Marketing is a pay per click agency. They were launched in 2018, and their services include Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine
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Aclick, a Conversion Optimization company, was founded in 2007. In Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, the team specializes in Conversion Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hrFreelancer
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Mapleleaf Marketing is a Victoria, Canada-based SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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See all 2 projectsWe are the Leading Digital Marketing Agency in Australia 10xGrowth is one of the leading Digital marketing Agency in Australia. Our team is comprised
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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See all 1 projectsSouth Asia Digital is the leading digital marketing agency, specializing in reputation management, SEO, and digital marketing strategies, helping businesses build and maintain a positive online
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Chennai, India
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See all 1 projectsPIQUED DIGI MEDIA offers comprehensive branding, marketing, and lead generation services. Feedback highlights their creativity, proactive communication, and effective handling of social media interactions, resulting in increased sales and customer engagement for clients. Clients appreciate the team's promptness, punctuality, and personalized attention, despite being a small team.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Lagos, Nigeria
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See all 1 projectsKong Marketing Agency specializes in customer acquisition, paid conversion, and brand awareness through digital advertising, particularly using Facebook and Google Ads. Reviews highlight their effectiveness in achieving significant app downloads and user engagement, with particular praise for their understanding of clients' business models. Clients suggest potential improvement in reducing consultation costs.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Mumbai, India
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See all 1 projectsDigitales PR Medios Pvt Ltd offers comprehensive digital marketing services, with a notable expertise in SEO, to enhance online visibility and website ranking. Reviews highlight their innovative approach, industry trend awareness, and strong commitment to client success, resulting in increased website traffic and conversions. Clients commend their transparent communication and detailed performance reports.
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See all 1 projectsAt Bitzburg, we're a passionate team of website design and development experts. We help businesses like yours build. Stunning & User-Friendly Websites: We design websites that are not only
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Ferndale, MI
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Verde Media is a SEO agency. Established in 2011, their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Vellore, India
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Redback IT Solutions is a web development company founded in 2010. The team focuses on Web Development and E-Commerce Development and is based in Vellore, India and Vellore, India.
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Launched in 2010, EnKonversations is a Digital Strategy company. The team specializes in Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Savannah, GA
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Boost by Design, a Digital Strategy company, focuses on Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization. The agency is in Savannah, Georgia and Richmond Hill, Georgia.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Multi Marketing USA is a social media marketing firm located in New York, New York. They provide Social Media Marketing and Digital Strategy and were founded in 2011.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Bengaluru, India
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Outdo Inc is an UX company. Launched in 2016, the company provides UX/UI Design and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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Signox Designs is a branding agency launched in 2015. The team specializes in Branding and Graphic Design and is located in Ahmedabad, India.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Indore, India
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Founded in 2010, Wrexim Infotech is a small software development company. Their team focuses on Custom Software Development and Graphic Design.
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Abos is an IT managed services company. They provide IT managed services and Mobile App Development and were established in 2019. The company is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and India.
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Akscellence Info Solutions, a Digital Strategy company, was founded in 2015. The small team focuses on Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Pewaukee, WI
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Eviva Media is a web design agency. The Pewaukee, Wisconsin-based team provides Web Design and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Raleigh, NC
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Content Marketing company Avail Consultants was founded in 2017. The agency offers Content Marketing and Public Relations.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Budapest, Hungary
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SRG GROUP KFT., a custom software development company, offer Custom Software Development and Web Development. They were founded in 2009.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Rajkot, India
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Digital Strategy company Vispan Solutions Private Limited is headquartered in Rajkot, India. The team offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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Liveblack is an UX design company. The team specializes in UX/UI Design and Search Engine Optimization and is located in Ahmedabad, India and Great Neck Plaza, New York.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Singapore
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Based in Singapore, Webricots Singapore is a branding company. They offer Branding and Social Media Marketing and were launched in 2011.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Noida, India
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ShowDown Art is a PPC company. Headquartered in Noida, India, the agency was launched in 2018. Their services include Pay Per Click and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Yerevan, Armenia
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Targeting is a Content Marketing company. They are headquartered in Yerevan, Armenia and have small team. Their team provides Content Marketing and Web Development.
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Established in 2013, SB Innovations is an Other Digital Marketing company. The small team focuses on Other Digital Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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List of the Top 15 Local Search Engine Optimization Companies
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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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39.5/40.020/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Harrisburg, PA
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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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39.3/40.020/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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34.7/40.018/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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39.6/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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38.5/40.019.8/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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39.3/40.020/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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39.4/40.019.8/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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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
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- Year-over-year foot traffic or sales comparisons
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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.
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.
- Ask for case studies that mirror your goals (e.g., calls, visits, bookings).
- 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.