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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Charlotte, NC
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DigitalJ2 is a Digital Strategy company. They were established in 2014, and their services include Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9London, England
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Smart Cow Marketing is a Content Marketing company. In London, England, the firm was launched in 2010. Their services include Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Liverpool , England
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Established in 2009, Brightvue Digital Web Design is a small Liverpool , England-based web design agency. Their team focuses on Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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A&o mediendesign GmbH is an Advertising company located in Bremen, Germany. They provide Advertising and Digital Strategy and were founded in 2003.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9London, England
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The Small Biz Expert is a PPC company. In London, England, the company was established in 2017. Their services include Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Wythenshawe, England
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TAD360 is a web design agency. They are headquartered in Wythenshawe, England and London, England and have small team. Their services include Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Brooklyn, NY
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Social Circle is a web design agency. Established in 2019, the team offers Web Design and Branding. The firm is located in Brooklyn, New York.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Dhaka, Bangladesh
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IT WAY BD is a software development company. They are in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Their team offers Custom Software Development and Web Design.
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Avinya Infotech Private Limited is an Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Branding, and the company is headquartered in Namakkal, India.
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See all 4 projectsDataPierce Consulting is a digital marketing company with a focus on offering services such as SEO, social media management, and online branding. However, their overall feedback reveals significant issues, with 100% of reviewers highlighting fraudulent practices, poor communication, and unfulfilled promises. Clients report severe negative experiences, with accusations of financial misconduct and damage to their businesses.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerRuston, WA
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Web Design Company, a web design company, was established in 2019. They offers Web Design and E-Commerce Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancerValga, Estonia
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Web design agency OÜ Kodulehe Tellimine specializes in Web Design and UX/UI Design. They were founded in 2020.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerDoha, Qatar
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Digital Marketing & SEO Freelancer in Qatar is a small SEO agency established in 2010. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancerIloilo City, Philippines
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Content Marketing company Camella Melocoton Digital Marketing Services focuses on Content Marketing and Digital Strategy. They were launched in 2016.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Dennison, OH
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Cardinal Web Services is a web design company. They are located in Dennison, Ohio, and their services include Web Design and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cincinnati, OH
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Boot Camp Digital is a Corporate Training & Coaching company. The Cincinnati, Ohio-based agency was established in 2007. Their team offers Corporate Training & Coaching and Digital Strategy.
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DIGITAL MAARIFA MARKETING AGENCY is a small Dar es Salaam, Tanzania-based Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Kolkata, India
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See all 1 projectsAre you thinking that we are like any other service provider who only talks about taking your site to the first page? Well, then let us tell you that getting your site a first page rank in Google is
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Nashville, TN
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Launched in 1996, Horton Group is a small web design agency headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. Their team specializes in Web Design and Web Development.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Birmingham, England
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Based in Birmingham, England and London, England, Wyatt International Ltd is a PR firm. The team focuses on Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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Established in 2016, MarketTap is a small Advertising company located in Toronto, Canada. Their team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Shorewood, WI
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Northwoods is a website development company. Launched in 1997, the agency is located in Shorewood, Wisconsin. Their services include Web Development and Advertising.
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Media planning & buying agency DXagency is based in Miami, New Jersey. They specialize in Media Planning & Buying and Digital Strategy.
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Agmus Media is a Digital Strategy company. Their team is in Karachi, Pakistan. The firm offers Digital Strategy and Conversion Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Clifton, NJ
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CustomerBloom is a Content Marketing company. Headquartered in Clifton, New Jersey and Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, their team specializes in Content Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Surat, India
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HiddenTechies, an e-commerce development firm, is based in Surat, India. They focus on E-Commerce Development and Web Development and were founded in 2016.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49DA NANG, Vietnam
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Small Advertising company TRƯỜNG ĐÀO TẠO DOANH NHÂN WISE BUSINESS, is located in DA NANG, Vietnam. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Howrah, India
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Vxplore Technologies (P) Ltd. is a versatile digital solutions provider specializing in mobile application development and digital marketing. With a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction, they consistently deliver projects on time and showcase notable technical expertise. Reviews highlight their effective project management and measurable success, including a 45% increase in conversion rates for marketing efforts and successful app launches. Overall, the company is highly recommended for its proactive and results-driven approach.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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Launched in 1998, Web 2 Market is a small Austin, Texas-based e-commerce development firm. Their team specializes in E-Commerce Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Kolkata, India
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Cleonix Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Is a web development company based in Kolkata, India. Established in 2014, the team offers Web Development and E-Commerce Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Pune, India
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See all 1 projectsMediawolf specializes in lead generation campaigns, particularly through Facebook and Google Ads. Clients appreciate the high quality of their leads, their proactive communication, and their reasonable pricing. Reviews highlight the effectiveness, productivity, and helpful nature of Mediawolf's digital marketing team.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Nairobi, Kenya
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Branding company Surf Lifters Media is located in Nairobi, Kenya. Launched in 2024, the team focuses on Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9London, England
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See all 1 projectsDesire Group International offers sales outsourcing, lead generation, social media enhancement, and business expansion services. Their reviews highlight a systematic and tech-driven approach, with an emphasis on timely delivery and seamless project management. Clients commend their ability to significantly boost revenue and market reach, although some note pricing as an area for improvement.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9London, England
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Berqier, a website development company, specialize in Web Development and Web Design. They were launched in 2023.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Lagos, Nigeria
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In Lagos, Nigeria and Lekki, Nigeria, BrainPath Consults is a small branding company. Their services include Branding and Digital Strategy.
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See all 3 projectsLaw Lifters is a premier digital marketing agency dedicated exclusively to law firms and legal professionals. They offer a full range of services, including Administrative Assistant support, brand
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See all 4 projectsDigienter is a digital marketing company based in Dwarka, Delhi, specializing in SEO, digital marketing, and web design services. Reviews highlight their ability to improve website ranking and online visibility through professional and quality-oriented services. However, feedback varies, with one review praising their expertise and another criticizing the lack of service delivery and professionalism.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancer
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See all 1 projectsAt Animations Software, we pride ourselves on being a full-service digital marketing agency that has been helping businesses succeed since 2022.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Ahmedabad, India
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Origzo is a midsize social media marketing firm headquartered in San Francisco, California and Ahmedabad, India. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerSchaumburg, IL
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Nathan Wiens Consulting, LLC is a SEO agency established in 2015. The firm provides Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Millbank, England
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White Cloud UK is a midsize Millbank, England-based AI development company. The team specializes in Artificial Intelligence and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Annandale, NJ
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B2B Sales Arrow is a Market Research company located in Annandale, New Jersey and Bengaluru, India. They focus on Market Research and Event Marketing and were launched in 2012.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerSalem, OR
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EDesignerz is a web design agency. They were launched in 1997, and their services include Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$250,000+$300+ / hrFreelancerTuscaloosa, AL
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Paris Vega Media is a Tuscaloosa, Alabama-based Digital Strategy company. Launched in 2006, the team focuses on Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerNew Plymouth, New Zealand
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Done By Nine is a Content Marketing company. Their team is headquartered in New Plymouth, New Zealand. The company offers Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancerIndore, India
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Freelance Digital Marketers is an Indore, India-based Other Digital Marketing company. Established in 2019, the team focuses on Other Digital Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Ghaziabad, India
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Branding Rise is a midsize Digital Strategy company based in Ghaziabad, India. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Sitefy, a custom software development firm, was established in 2019. In Bengaluru, India and New York, New York, the team focuses on Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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Social media marketing agency Digital marketing strategist in Calicut Kerala India provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing. They are located in Kozhikode, India.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Greater Noida, India
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ClicksYou, a pay per click agency, was established in 2019. The team specializes in Pay Per Click and Video Production.
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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:
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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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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?
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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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- 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:
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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.