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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Lake Mary, FL
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Tonic Enterprises is a Content Marketing company in Lake Mary, Florida. They offer Content Marketing and Pay Per Click and were launched in 2014.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerWooloowin, Australia
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Founded in 2010, Will Mullins Search Engine Optimisation Services is a small Wooloowin, Australia-based SEO services firm. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Killamarsh, England
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Fenti Marketing is a Marketing Strategy company. The team is headquartered in Killamarsh, England, and their services include Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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See all 1 projectsDesign Flow Agency provides web development, UI/UX design, and community platform creation services. Reviews highlight the agency’s keen understanding of client needs, strategic recommendations, and excellent project management. Clients consistently praise their attention to detail and timely delivery, making Design Flow Agency a reliable partner for complex web projects.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Broussard, LA
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Kalaco Solutions LLC is a SEO company launched in 2015. The small team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Branchleaf Digital is a SEO agency launched in 2018. Located in San Antonio, Texas, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Post Falls, ID
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Victory Alliance Marketing is a SEO company. Their small team is based in Post Falls, Idaho. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Tulsa, OK
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GB Digital llc is a SEO company based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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Toronto SEO Expert is a SEO company. Established in 2012, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9West Sussex, England
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Established in 2014, ROI Digital Marketing is a SEO company. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Bhopal, India
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SEO company 4Horsemen SEO India is located in Bhopal, India. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Hp Sangha SEO Toronto is a SEO services firm. The firm is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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SEO company SEO Developers was established in 2014. Located in Essex , England, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Indianapolis, IN
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Launched in 2019, Circle City Digital is a web design agency. The team focuses on Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Epion Computer Solutions PLC is a software development company. Founded in 2011, the team offers Custom Software Development and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Virginia Beach, VA
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SEOgine is a SEO services firm founded in 2019. The company specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing, and is small.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9North Coogee, Australia
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In North Coogee, Australia, Scott Shorter PTY LTD is a social media marketing company. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Cedar Rapids, IA
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Marketing Growth Strategy is a Cedar Rapids, Iowa-based Marketing Strategy company. They provide Marketing Strategy and Advertising.
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Abstrax Web is a SEO company in Denver, Colorado. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Market Research and were established in 2021.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
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KingNCT is a Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam-based SEO services firm. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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SEO NYC Company is a SEO agency. Their small team is headquartered in New York, New York. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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See all 1 projectsInbound SEO & Google Ads Agency specializes in SEO and Google Ads, focusing on enhancing online visibility and website ranking. Clients praise the agency for their professionalism, excellent communication, and significant lead generation, highlighting their expertise and effective project management. The agency consistently delivers impressive results, making them a reliable partner for search optimization and search engine marketing services.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerElk River, MN
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Web design agency Watermark Design was founded in 2011. Based in Elk River, Minnesota, the team focuses on Web Design and Web Development.
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Trignosoft Solutions Pvt Ltd is a SEO agency. Their team is headquartered in Noida, India. The agency focuses on Search Engine Optimization and E-Commerce Development.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Bengaluru, India
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SEO company Apto Digital is headquartered in Bengaluru, India. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing and were established in 2015.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Málaga, Spain
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See all 1 projectsSTAMINA Marketing Digital specializes in SEO, web design, and online presence growth. The overall feedback is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting their expertise, quick delivery, and significant impact on website ranking and online visibility. Clients commend their high-quality services and exceptional project management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Reno, NV
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Lucky 7 Web Design is a small Reno, Nevada-based web design company. Their services include Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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See all 1 projectsPro Digital Mate specializes in social media marketing and digital marketing services. The reviews highlight their exceptional expertise, professionalism, and dedication, with clients noting significant business growth and excellent customer service. Overall, Pro Digital Mate is highly recommended for their effective strategies, proactive communication, and commitment to delivering quality results.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Spring, TX
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MSDS Digital Marketing is a SEO services firm. In Spring, Texas, their small team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing. The agency was launched in 2017.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Ottawa, Canada
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Ottawa SEO Inc., a PR agency, is located in Ottawa, Canada. Launched in 2022, the team specializes in Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Cape Town, South Africa
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Ignite Media (South Africa), a small web design agency, is headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa. Their services include Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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$25,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Lake Geneva, WI
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Profound Strategy, a SEO company, was founded in 2010. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Paris, France
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Launched in 2018, INCURSIV Agence Digitale is a SEO services firm. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing and is in Paris, France.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Gandhinagar, India
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SEO services firm HRIDIGI is located in Gandhinagar, India. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Serilingampalle (M), India
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WRefresh is a SEO company. The Serilingampalle (M), India-based company focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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Imagine Designs & Marketing is a Calgary, Canada-based web design company. Established in 2010, the team specializes in Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Boise, ID
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Crevand SEO is a SEO company. Located in Boise, Idaho and Boise, Idaho, their team offers Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Karachi, Pakistan
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Digital Strategy company Interactive Media was established in 2002. The team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing and is headquartered in Karachi, Pakistan and Karachi, Pakistan.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Pune, India
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Hexanovate is a small SEO agency. Established in 2019, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Princeton, NJ
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Inforest Communications is a SEO services firm. The Princeton, New Jersey-based company was launched in 1997. Their services include Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lacey Township, NJ
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Small SEO agency Edge Unlimited Productions, is based in Lacey Township, New Jersey. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Conek Consulting is a SEO services firm. The team is in Prince George, Canada, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Sink or Swim Marketing is a SEO agency. The company is headquartered in Greystones, Ireland. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Pune, India
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Launched in 2022, NirvanaPr, a small SEO agency, is based in Pune, India. Their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Public Relations.
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Local SEO Savant is a SEO services firm. They are in Sheridan, Wyoming and have small team. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Local SEO Station is a Houston, Texas-based SEO agency. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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SEO company Vortex Ranker focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Development. They are headquartered in.
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Local-One Internet Marketing, a SEO agency, was founded in 2007. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lakeville, MN
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SS Digital is a SEO services firm. Launched in 2019, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Revere, MA
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Based in Revere, Massachusetts, Dr. SEO is a SEO services firm. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Oklahoma City, OK
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Ashford, AL
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Lehi, UT
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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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$50,000+$300+ / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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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.
- 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.