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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Moradabad, India
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See all 1 projectsWeb Divers offers website development services, utilizing technologies such as the CodeIgniter framework, with a team that includes senior project managers, designers, and developers. Their reviews highlight increased traffic and sales following project completion and commend the company for their creativity, dedication, and effective project management. Clients appreciate their transparency and cost-effective solutions, and no areas for improvement were noted.
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See all 1 projectsStellar Agency specializes in web development, particularly multi-page sites for niche markets such as landscape design. Reviews highlight the agency's effective project management, adherence to client requirements, and significant lead generation outcomes. Clients appreciate Stellar Agency's budget-friendly pricing, high ratings, and cultural compatibility, making them a strong partner for digital marketing and business development services.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Gurugram, India
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O2o Marketers is a PPC agency. Based in Gurugram, India, their small team specializes in Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization. The firm was launched in 2022.
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Edge45, a SEO agency, is headquartered in York, England. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Halifax, Canada
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Advertising company Time + Space Media Ltd. Focuses on Advertising and Market Research. They were established in 1988.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49McLean, VA
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Established in 2019, RnD.expert is a small McLean, Virginia-based SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Affiliate Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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SEO agency Growth Proton was launched in 2018. Headquartered in New Castle, Delaware, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Located in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Inbound Rankers is a small SEO services firm. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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LOCOMOTIVE MEDIA GROUP, a SEO services firm, was established in 2018. They focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Bhubaneswar, India
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Growfinity Digital is a SEO agency. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing and are headquartered in Bhubaneswar, India.
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SEO Service in Bangladesh is a SEO services firm. The Dhaka, Bangladesh-based agency was established in 2023. Their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Ecommerce Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Tyler, TX
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Established in 2014, Digital Skyrocket, a small Conversion Optimization company, is based in Tyler, Texas and McKinney, Texas. Their services include Conversion Optimization and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Tracy, CA
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SEO company Devine Solutions Group-Marketing Agency was established in 2015. The small team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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WSite Web Design is a web design agency. They are in Cluj-Napoca, Romania and have small team. Their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hrFreelancer
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Jalasi Web Design is a website development firm. Established in 2022, the firm provides Web Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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L.A. Design Studio is a small web design company. They focus on Web Design and Video Production and were founded in 1998.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Noida, India
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The First Coder is a SEO agency. Headquartered in Noida, India and Varanasi, India, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Lisboa, Portugal
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Link37 is a Digital Strategy company. The company is based in Lisboa, Portugal. Their services include Digital Strategy and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Winnipeg, Canada
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SEO services firm CauseSEO was established in 2025. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy and is headquartered in Winnipeg, Canada.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Palma, Spain
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Agencia Creativa Exel, a small SEO company, is located in Palma, Spain. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Nivå, Denmark
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SEO services firm Cooley Digital ApS was founded in 2019. The small team offers Search Engine Optimization and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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Moftak Solutions is a software development company. Launched in 2003, their team specializes in Custom Software Development and Digital Strategy.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Victoria, Canada
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See all 1 projectsLoomo Marketing provides comprehensive marketing services, including campaign management, paid advertising, and website rebranding. The reviews highlight their effective project management and customer-centric approach, with clients praising their ability to deliver impressive results, such as significant lead generation and high ROI. Their dedication to understanding client needs and aligning with company values is consistently appreciated.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Clovis, CA
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See all 1 projectsKemet Publishing & Media Inc provides services in SEO, lead generation, and conversion optimization. The reviews highlight their effectiveness in increasing revenue and generating more leads, with clients praising their timely delivery and personalized approach to meeting business goals. The company is noted for its strong project management and effective strategies in enhancing online visibility.
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H. F. Partlow Web Development is a small Charleston, South Carolina-based web design company. The team offers Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Ann Arbor, MI
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ROI Digitally is a small SEO company. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy and were established in 2022.
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WP Ninja Infotech offers website design and development services. Reviews consistently highlight their excellent communication skills, timely delivery, and good value for cost. Clients appreciate the ease of collaboration and professionalism exhibited by the WP Ninja Infotech team.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancerIslamabad, Pakistan
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Founded in 2019, SEO Services Islamabad FBS is a SEO company. In Islamabad, Pakistan, the team provides Search Engine Optimization.
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Based in Melbourne, Australia, Nifty Consultants - SEO and Content Writing Services in Australia is a web design company. Their services include Web Design and IT strategy consulting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Jaipur, India
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Established in 2022, Seo Company, a midsize SEO agency, is based in Jaipur, India. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Lafayette, CO
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Digital Dynamo LLC is a SEO company. Their small team is headquartered in Lafayette, Colorado. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Houston, TX
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OWDT is a website development company. They provide Web Development and Branding and are located in Houston, Texas and New Orleans, Louisiana.
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DigiSocialMark is a Secunderabad, India-based SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Wolverhampton, England
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VOiD Applications is a small SEO agency founded in 2013. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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Recover Reputation, Boutique Online & GenAI Reputation Management, a SEO agency, is headquartered in New York, New York. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and AI Consulting.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Saint Marys, Australia
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Aus Asia Online offers comprehensive services in Search Engine Optimization (SEO), website development, and social media marketing. The overall feedback highlights their professionalism, timely delivery, and effective integration of SEO with website development to improve online visibility and website rankings. Clients particularly appreciated their responsiveness and personalized approach, although more frequent communication was suggested for improvement.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Palm Beach Gardens, FL
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BlowFish SEO is a SEO agency. The Palm Beach Gardens, Florida-based agency was established in 1996. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249London
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SEO Company in London is a SEO company. The team is in , and their services include Search Engine Optimization.
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See all 1 projectsProfessional Web Maker specializes in website and design development, including creating fully functioning Magento websites and multiple sites on various programming platforms. Overall feedback highlights their timely delivery, cost-effective custom packages, and responsive project management. Clients appreciate their alignment with company values and the high quality of work, although extended operating hours could be beneficial.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Bloemfontein, South Africa
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Instant SEO is a Bloemfontein, South Africa-based SEO services firm. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerIrving, TX
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Established in 2022, Ian Dukleth SEO & Marketing is a SEO company. In Irving, Texas, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Poznań, Poland
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Profesjonalne Pozycjonowanie is a SEO company. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing and are based in Poznań, Poland.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Greenwood Village, CO
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Advocate SEO is a SEO agency. The team is based in Greenwood Village, Colorado, and their services include Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Navi Mumbai, India
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Social media marketing firm Semtitans Digital Pvt Ltd is located in Navi Mumbai, India. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Founded in 2020, Cadence Marketing is a SEO company. The agency focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Ipswich, England
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Uncuva Design Ltd, a SEO company, is headquartered in Ipswich, England. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Smart Local, a SEO agency, was founded in 2024. The company provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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Growth Wires is a SEO services firm. Launched in 2015, the firm specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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SEO company Codiea is based in Bahawalpur, Pakistan. Established in 2019, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Jacksonville, FL
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AnoLogix is a graphic design company. Founded in 2000, the agency is in Jacksonville, Florida. Their team focuses on Graphic Design and Web Design.
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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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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:
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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.
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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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- 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
- 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.