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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49L'viv, UkraineServices provided
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See all 14 projectsGrowthMate is a specialized SEO agency focusing on enhancing online visibility through strategic link-building and organic search optimization. With a strong emphasis on high-quality backlinks and brand mentions, they have effectively improved website rankings and domain authority for their clients. An impressive 100% of reviews highlight GrowthMate's excellent project management and ability to deliver timely results, leading to significant growth in organic traffic and digital visibility enhancement.
$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Glendale, CAServices provided
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See all 84 projectsLoopex Digital is an SEO agency specializing in enhancing online visibility through strategic link-building, technical SEO audits, and content optimization. Reviews highlight their effective project management and responsiveness, with 100% of clients praising their professionalism and communication. Approximately 90% of reviews mention significant improvements in search visibility and domain authority, underscoring their expertise in organic search optimization and digital visibility enhancement.
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Founded in 2003, Sagan Marketing, LLC is an Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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GRIN tech - boutique web agency is an Israel-based Content Marketing company. Their services include Content Marketing and E-Commerce Development.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Ann Arbor, MI
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Keystone Media is a web design company. Established in 1994, the team offers Web Design and Search Engine Optimization. The company is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Bronxville, NY
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Lucrative Studio is a branding agency. They are located in Bronxville, New York and have small team of experts. Their services include Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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Monopoly Digital Marketing is a SEO services firm. They are in Irvine, California and Seattle, Washington and have small team. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9New Delhi, India
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Aanha Services is a pay per click company. The team is in New Delhi, India, and their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Delhi, India
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F5 Digi Solutions, a Digital Strategy company, was founded in 2018. The agency focuses on Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Antalya, Türkiye
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Antalya Dijital Pazarlama is a PPC agency established in 2017. The small team specializes in Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Whangārei, New Zealand
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1768degrees.com is a web design company. The Whangārei, New Zealand-based company was established in 2018. Their services include Web Design and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49New Delhi, India
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DigiVision360 Technologies is a social media marketing company launched in 2019. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and is headquartered in New Delhi, India.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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Based in Brooklyn, New York, Reality Bit Inc. Is a small social media marketing firm. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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See all 1 projectsSocial Fresh specializes in performance creative testing and PPC management across platforms such as Meta and Google. Clients highlight their creativity, proactive project management, and impressive results, including significant increases in ad conversions and click-through rates. Social Fresh's leadership is praised for its attentiveness, with no noted areas for improvement, making them highly recommended.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Grow Up Backlinks Agency, a small Content Marketing company, is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Multan, Pakistan. Their services include Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Headquartered in Adelaide, Australia, Million Hits is a social media marketing firm. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were established in 2015.
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Fahiz Payyanad is a SEO agency. The team is headquartered in kozhikode, India, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Other Digital Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Barangaroo, Australia
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Reef Digital Agency is a Digital Strategy company. Founded in 2011, the agency is headquartered in Barangaroo, Australia. Their services include Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Noida, India
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Trionfo IT Services Pvt. Ltd. Is a SEO services firm. The Noida, India-based company was established in 2011. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Jaffna, Sri Lanka
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MATRIX MANTRA PVT(Ltd) offers services including SEO, web design, and social media marketing, aiming to enhance online visibility and website ranking. Client reviews highlight their professionalism, efficiency, and effective communication, with measurable outcomes such as first-page website rankings and increased social media engagement. The company is praised for its friendly staff and strong project management.
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See all 1 projectsBlueRoad offers website design, scroll animations, 3D model rendering, and video animations. The reviews highlight the company's effective communication, understanding of client requirements, and timely delivery of projects as notable strengths. Clients appreciate the quality of the 2D and 3D animations and the alignment of company values, with no significant areas for improvement mentioned.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Mumbai, India
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Apex Infotech India Digital Marketing Services is an user experience agency. Their midsize team of employees is based in Mumbai, India. Their team focuses on UX/UI Design and Marketing Strategy.
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Viranks is a SEO agency. Their team is based in. The firm specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Boyshero is a branding firm. Established in 2021, the company is located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Their team offers Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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See all 1 projectsSEO Company in Mohali - Jyoti Sharma offers website design and digital marketing services, as evidenced by their work on a tour website project. Client feedback highlights the company's cost-effectiveness, strong communication, and ability to generate significant website traffic, with clients expressing satisfaction and willingness to rehire for future digital marketing needs.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Bloemfontein, South Africa
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SpaceCake SEO is a SEO company. They were founded in 2020 and specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Miami, FL
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See all 1 projectsMIHHridoy Digital Marketing Agency offers a range of services, including SEO, web design, development, and UI. The reviews highlight the agency's professionalism, effective collaboration, and the successful outcomes achieved, such as increased sales. Overall, clients are impressed with the agency's comprehensive service offerings and dedication to quality work.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Sarstedt, Germany
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In Sarstedt, Germany, Route4Design is a SEO agency. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Ainulhaq Digital Marketing , a SEO agency, is headquartered in Dubai, Pakistan. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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SEO services firm Aidan SEO NYC focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing. They are in New York, New York.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Zirakpur, India
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The Buddha Technologies is a Zirakpur, India-based SEO agency. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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See all 1 projectsWeb Priests offers web design and development services, particularly for e-commerce platforms. The overall feedback highlights their professionalism, effective project management, and substantial knowledge in their field. Clients have noted significant improvements in website traffic and sales, though there is a suggestion for minimizing the number of revisions required.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Lahore, Pakistan
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Digital Setups (SMC Pvt. Ltd.) is a web design agency. Established in 2015, the company is based in Lahore, Pakistan and Lahore, Pakistan. Their services include Web Design and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249London, England
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Launched in 2015, Optdcom is a Digital Strategy company. The team provides Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerRyhall, England
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ADurrant Consulting is a SEO company. They were founded in 2018, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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MindWhiz, a midsize SEO services firm, is located in Houston, Texas. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerAnnecy, France
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Founded in 2020, Consultant.Marketing is a SEO company. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerBerchidda, Italy
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Servizi Posizionamento is a SEO company. The Berchidda, Italy-based firm was launched in 2009. Their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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Oxford Web Builders, a web design agency, is located in Oxford, England. They specialize in Web Design and Web Development.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Nagpur, India
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Flairtek is a Nagpur, India-based SEO agency. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Web Design and were launched in 2007.
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Top New York WebDesigning is a midsize Queens Village, New York-based SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Las Vegas, NV
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Progneo offers comprehensive SEO services, including strategic keyword research, content optimization, and link-building to enhance online visibility and website ranking. The reviews highlight the company's proficiency in increasing organic traffic, improving search engine rankings, and elevating user engagement metrics. Feedback consistently praises Progneo's attention to detail, responsiveness, and professional approach, although more frequent progress updates could enhance transparency.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Chesterfield, MO
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Hinj Social is a branding company launched in 2018. The small team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Social media marketing company WebSevy was established in 2021. The agency specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Union, WA
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OneStop Northwest LLC , a branding firm, was established in 2023. The small team focuses on Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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ADvantage Digital is a PPC company based in Mobile, Alabama. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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Webcasters is a Digital Strategy company located in Toledo, Ohio. They provide Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Park City, UT
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Penguin House Designs is a small mobile app development company based in Park City, Utah. The team specializes in Mobile App Development and Web Development.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia
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Core Freelancers is a PPC agency. Launched in 2018, the company is based in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia. Their team provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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PageOptimizer Pro is a Content Marketing and SEO company. In Hampton, Australia, their small team provides Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. The firm was established in 2018.
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Content Marketing and SEO company Clickstream was launched in 2014. The small team specializes in Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Launched in 2020, Dawit Solomon is a small SEO company and website development company located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Tallinn, Estonia
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Odesa, Ukraine
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Arlington Heights, IL
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Copley, OH
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Odesa, Ukraine
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Oklahoma City, OK
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Delhi, India
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Diego, CA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Marion, IL
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Anaheim, CA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Derby, England
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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A link building company earns high-quality backlinks that point to your website. They research relevant publishers, craft personalized outreach, and negotiate placements on authoritative domains. By securing contextual links, they boost your site’s authority, improve keyword rankings, and drive referral traffic, all while ensuring each link aligns with Google’s quality guidelines.
Common offerings include:
- Blogger and journalist outreach
- Guest post ideation, writing, and placement
- Broken-link replacement and link reclamation
- Competitor backlink gap analysis
- Digital PR and sponsored content negotiations
- Anchor-text planning and on-page optimization
These can be delivered as one-off campaigns or ongoing link building services bundled with broader SEO link building strategies.
Clutch pricing data shows most link building projects fall under $10,000, with hourly rates averaging $25–$49. Costs rise when campaigns require premium publisher fees, large content volumes, or multi-language outreach. Always request a line-item quote that lists: number of links, target domain authorities, content production, and reporting cadence.
Start by reviewing case studies that match your industry and traffic goals. Look for:
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- Ethical, manual outreach and not automated spam
- Communication that fits your team’s workflow
Shortlist three agencies, interview them about strategy, and compare link quality, and not just quantity, before signing.
- Guaranteed rankings or link quantities (“100 DA-90 links in 30 days”)
- Private blog networks (PBNs) or other black-hat tactics
- Lack of sample reports or publisher lists
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If you spot any of the above, keep searching.
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Specialized agencies have established publisher relationships, refined outreach processes, and the bandwidth to scale campaigns quickly. Compared with in-house hiring, you gain a full team, including strategists, writers, and PR specialists, at a predictable monthly cost, accelerating SEO link building without long onboarding cycles.
Freelancers can be cost-effective for small volumes or niche edits, but agencies offer diversified link sources, risk mitigation, and multi-person expertise. If you need consistent, large-scale link acquisition or require reporting across multiple markets, an agency is typically the safer choice.