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Founded in 2025, InFront Digital is a web development firm. The small team provides Web Development and Advertising.
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Launched in 2020, Digitech Mindz, a small software development company, is in New Delhi, India. Their team offers Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancer
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Headquartered in Dilbeek, Belgium, KOSH Collective is a Business Consulting company. They provide Business Consulting and Branding and were founded in 2024.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancer
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In Nisporeni, Moldova, Senny Innovations is a small web development company. Their services include Web Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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Leon G. Milošević is a Digital Strategy company. They specialize in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing and are based in Ljubljana - Šentvid, Slovenia.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancer
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CyMarketplaces is a custom software development firm. Established in 2022, the company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Their services include Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancer
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Queen Web di Silvia Cavallaro is a web design agency. Located in Borgaretto, Italy, their team focuses on Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancer
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EgStudio Agenzia Web, a small website development company, is in Asti, Italy. Their services include Web Development and Digital Strategy.
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Julien Laroche is a web development company. They are located in Saint-Martin-Terressus, France, and their services include Web Development and Digital Strategy.
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Uzumibi Agency is a small web development firm founded in 2023. Their services include Web Development and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Jodhpur, India
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Hashtag Creative Bug is a social media marketing firm. The firm is in Jodhpur, India. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Hokksund, Norway
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Venturis AS is a social media marketing agency located in Hokksund, Norway and Oslo, Norway. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hrFreelancerSultanpur, India
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Shobhit Chawla is an Email Marketing company. Founded in 2021, the team focuses on Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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See all 1 projectsA digital marketing agency that gets your business seen online. We help businesses grow their online presence through SEO, social media, and online advertising. We are a team of digital marketing
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Orlando, FL
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See all 1 projectsSteel Hive Digital delivers tailored digital marketing solutions for real estate businesses. Based in Florida, USA, we help brands stand out with innovative strategies, web design, SEO, and social
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Knoxville, TN
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See all 1 projectsMove Mountains Media, LLC is a Knoxville Digital Marketing Agency offering SEO (Search Engine Optimization), Website Development & Ads Management. With marketing Consulting to find what will
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Marrakech, Morocco
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See all 1 projectsis a creative agency specializing in tailor-made digital solutions for ambitious businesses. Rooted in innovation, strategy, and execution, our mission is to help our clients grow online and
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See all 1 projectsStratNox partners with ambitious brands ready to scale through high-performance digital marketing. Our integrated approach combines Website Design, SEO, Google & Meta Ads, Social Media
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Abuja, Nigeria
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See all 1 projectsThefoj Digital Marketing Agency specializes in designing and developing custom responsive websites, including CMS solutions. Feedback consistently highlights their efficiency and effective communication, with notable improvements in online sales and user engagement. Clients appreciate their ability to deliver positive results under tight timeframes.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Warrenton, MO
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See all 1 projectsKyle Johnson Digital Marketing offers services in web design, graphic design, and SEO, emphasizing enhancing online visibility and search rankings. Across multiple reviews, the company is praised for its comprehensive, results-driven approach, timely delivery, clear communication, and ability to boost website ranking and organic traffic effectively. Clients appreciate their holistic integration of services and client-centric collaboration.
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See all 1 projects.BOTNET specializes in web development, offering budget-friendly solutions with a strong alignment to client values. Clients appreciate their excellent design capabilities, responsive project management, and client-focused approach. However, there is room for improvement in advertising and marketing efforts. Overall, .BOTNET is praised for their understanding and dedication to meeting client needs.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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See all 1 projectsWeblatis-inc offers services in implementing customer profiles and developing a functional customer club website, utilizing the Python programming language and FastAPI framework. Overall, the reviews highlight their technical expertise, timely project delivery, and effective communication, though suggestions for improvement include more prompt communication, clearer documentation, enhanced testing, and better feedback incorporation.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Birmingham, AL
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See all 1 projectsBurgundy offers services in creating digital presence, with expertise in ecommerce website development and enhancing online visibility. Their reviews highlight prompt project delivery, effective communication, and dedication to client needs. Clients appreciate Burgundy's ability to rapidly establish a functional, visually appealing website, positioning them as reliable partners for projects requiring strong SEO and search engine marketing strategies.
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See all 1 projectsGemini Digital provides SEO, digital marketing, and advertising services with a primary focus on enhancing brand awareness. Overall feedback highlights the company’s proactive project management, timely delivery, and responsive communication. However, there is room for improvement in team communication.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9
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See all 1 projectsDigital Reach specializes in SEO, social media marketing, and website optimization services. Their clients report enhanced online visibility and improved website performance, highlighting the company's ability to align strategies with business needs. Overall, Digital Reach receives high praise for their timely project delivery, effective communication, and understanding of client requirements.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Nashik, India
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See all 1 projectsready2UP specializes in website development, eCommerce solutions, and performance marketing, including advertising. The reviews highlight the company's commitment to delivering projects with 100% success and customer satisfaction. Clients commend their timely delivery, responsive communication, and unique approach, with suggestions for potential service expansion in design.
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See all 1 projectsBrandbase Consultancy offers services in digital marketing, website development, and notably excels in SEO, enhancing online visibility and website ranking. Reviews highlight their ability to deliver projects ahead of schedule and praise the exceptional communication and cooperative nature of their CEO, Ms. Debopriya Mukherjee. Clients appreciate their affordable pricing and value for money.
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See all 1 projectsMaxiDigital provides web development services, as evidenced by their successful creation of an ecommerce website for a sushi bar. The reviews highlight their impressive design quality, simplicity, and timely project management, with clients expressing satisfaction and noting no areas for improvement.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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HERETIC is an user experience company. The team specializes in UX/UI Design and Branding, and the agency is located in New York, New York.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Wuhoo Digital Group is a small Marketing Strategy company based in Chicago, Illinois. The team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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Dinotail is an user experience design company. Their small team is located in Mumbai, India and offers UX/UI Design and Content Marketing. The agency was established in 2019.
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The NorthEnd Group is a social media marketing firm. In Ann Arbor, Michigan, the firm provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Lehi, UT
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Launched in 2019, demandfocus, a small Conversion Optimization company, is in Lehi, Utah. Their services include Conversion Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Fort Lauderdale, FL
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CalaMedia Solutions is a small branding agency. They focus on Branding and UX/UI Design and were established in 2016.
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Based in Cádiz, Spain, Everlytics is a small Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Other Digital Marketing.
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Insight47 is a Digital Strategy company. Their team is located in Toronto, Canada and specializes in Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Kengalla, Sri Lanka
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Digital Strategy company Digimarkout offers Digital Strategy and Content Marketing. They were launched in 2020.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Nashik, India
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Based in Nashik, India, FirstLike is a small web design agency. The team provides Web Design and Affiliate Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Birmingham, England
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Lumin8 Agency is a Conversion Optimization company. Their small team is headquartered in Birmingham, England. Their services include Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Dublin, Ireland
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The Happy Gorilla is a small Marketing Strategy company. Launched in 2018, the team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Video Production.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Nairobi, Kenya
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THE BYTE RESORT MARKETING AGENCY is a small Content Marketing company located in Nairobi, Kenya. The team offers Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Lagos, Nigeria
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Headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, Silicon Wave Marketing is a small pay per click company. Their services include Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Rajkot, India
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Enxious is a Rajkot, India-based Content Marketing company. Their services include Content Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Hamilton, Canada
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Chooselocal.co is a Digital Strategy company. The Hamilton, Canada-based team provides Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Dehradun, India
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Advertising company DigiDarwaza is based in Dehradun, India. Founded in 2020, the team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Burnaby, Canada
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DigiDozo is a small pay per click company. Founded in 2019, the team offers Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Edinburgh, Scotland
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Aurora Web Agency is a pay per click agency. Founded in 2013, the team specializes in Pay Per Click and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Hyderabad, India
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TWILIGHT NETWORK SOLUTIONS PVT LTD is a SEO company. The Hyderabad, India-based company was launched in 2015. Their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Lahore, Pakistan
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Engr. Rana Sikandar Khan is a SEO company. They were founded in 2019, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Nairobi, Kenya
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Circlelook Growth marketing is a small Digital Strategy company located in Nairobi, Kenya. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Mooloolaba, Australia
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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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- 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:
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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
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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.