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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerRedmond, OR
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Genesis Unlimited is a PPC company. Established in 2010, the company is located in Redmond, Oregon. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Islamabad, Pakistan
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See all 1 projectsMuzammil Malik offers comprehensive SEO and digital marketing services, including website promotion, organic traffic growth, lead generation, and clientele expansion. Clients appreciate their innovative ideas, research-backed strategies, and seamless project management, resulting in boosted website traffic and conversions. Their expertise encompasses SEO executives, content writing, and CRO, providing a well-rounded approach to digital marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49New Delhi, India
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Lemon Craft is an application development company. They are based in New Delhi, India, and their services include Mobile App Development and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Warrington, England
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Sanrosoft Software is a Warrington, England-based Mobile & App Marketing company. They focus on Mobile & App Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Ahmedabad, India
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See all 2 projectsDigital Marketing Agency in Ahmedabad - Skaradigi offers services in search engine marketing aimed at improving online visibility and website ranking. Clients have praised their professionalism, knowledge, and effective teamwork, noting significant achievements such as attaining the first rank on search engines. The agency is highly responsive and available 24/7, making them a reliable partner for SEO projects.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cairo, Egypt
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Small SEO company ClickNet, is headquartered in Cairo, Egypt. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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In Chicago, Illinois, Chicago Internet Marketing is a small web design company. Their services include Web Design and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Portland, OR
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Forza Digital Marketing, a small SEO company, is headquartered in Portland, Oregon. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Plymouth, MI
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Arcminute Marketing, LLC is a Plymouth, Michigan-based Content Marketing company. The team focuses on Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Hinesburg, VT
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Answer Media is a Marketing Strategy company established in 2011. The team provides Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy and is based in Hinesburg, Vermont.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Fulshear, TX
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Shero Marketing is a SEO agency. Established in 2019, the firm focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Bath, PA
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SEO agency D Koder Marketing is headquartered in Bath, Pennsylvania. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were founded in 2015.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Medellín, Colombia
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Simbionte Marketing | SEO Agency is a SEO company. Based in Medellín, Colombia, the agency provides Search Engine Optimization and Performance Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Tracy City, TN
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Nosferdatum is a Content Marketing company launched in 2016. The firm offers Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Indore, India
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Technicalmad IT Solutions is an UX company. Based in Indore, India, the agency was founded in 2017. Their team focuses on UX/UI Design and IT strategy consulting.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Portsmouth, NH
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Connor Whitman Digital Strategy Consulting is a Digital Strategy company. The firm is headquartered in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Their team offers Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Plano, TX
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Launched in 2015, Gold Mango Design LLC. Is a PPC company. The team offers Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization and is headquartered in Plano, Texas.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Karachi, Pakistan
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Digital Concern is a SEO agency. They were established in 2017 and provide Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Paris, France
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DigiDux is a social media marketing company located in Paris, France. They offer Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Maesteg, Wales
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Valley Web Designs is a SEO company. Launched in 2015, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Ludhiana, India
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Bangaree Infotech Solutions is a SEO company. The Ludhiana, India-based team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Narellan, Australia
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Pineapple Marketing & Promotions is a social media marketing firm. Their small team of employees is in Narellan, Australia. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Irvine, CA
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Akorn Media LLC , an Advertising company, is in Irvine, California. They focus on Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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Established in 2019, Website Shark is a web design agency. Their team specializes in Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Loughborough, England
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CREATIVE in TIME is a SEO agency headquartered in Loughborough, England. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Chesapeake, VA
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Crush Digital is a Chesapeake, Virginia-based web design agency. They focus on Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Sparta, TN
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Eklipse Creative is a SEO agency based in Sparta, Tennessee. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and E-Commerce Development.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Ellisville, MO
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Never Gravity Web Design, a SEO agency, specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design. The firm is located in Ellisville, Missouri.
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Plexaweb is a SEO agency. The Hythe, England-based company was launched in 2016. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Pincourt, Canada
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Cirrus Spark is a small web design agency established in 2021. Their team offers Web Design and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Rum, Austria
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APS Wonder Design Agency is a web design company. They are based in Rum, Austria and Budapest, Hungary. Their team offers Web Design and Branding.
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White Cloud Web Designs is a web design company founded in 2023. The small team provides Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Punta Gorda, FL
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Sunstate Design is a web design agency. They offer Web Design and Web Development and were established in 2023. The firm is based in Punta Gorda, Florida.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Jacksonville, FL
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Adryene Web Works is a Digital Strategy company. Their team is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida and focuses on Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Leeds, England
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Bidmark is a branding agency located in Leeds, England. They provide Branding and Marketing Strategy and were launched in 2015.
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Developerz Hub is a San Jose, California-based social media marketing firm. They offer Social Media Marketing and Mobile & App Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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Content Marketing company Digital Caterpillar is in Roxbury Township, New Jersey. They offer Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were launched in 2019.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Knaresborough, England
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Located in Knaresborough, England, TIG is a web design company. They offer Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9San Diego, CA
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See all 2 projectsSynergy Direct Solution LLC provides MCA leads, business loan leads, and other advertising services. The reviews highlight the company's exceptional lead quality, effective project management, and strong client support, with particular praise for Kyle Readdick's responsiveness and industry knowledge. Clients consistently report significant improvements in leads, sales, and commissions.
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InsilicoSoft is a CRM consulting and SI company located in Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine. Founded in 2016, the team offers CRM consulting and SI and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Guildford, Australia
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PSA Rockwell is a SEO agency. The small Guildford, Australia-based team provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing. The firm was established in 2021.
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FoxData is a Mobile & App Marketing company. Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong and Singapore, the agency focuses on Mobile & App Marketing and Advertising.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Manchester, England
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Launched in 2018, Top SEO Expertz is an Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Kolkata, India
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SEO services firm SK Web World was founded in 2012. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Noida, India
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Located in Noida, India and Noida, India, WebcadenceIndia is a social media marketing company. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Mobile & App Marketing.
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Kindred, a Digital Strategy company, provide Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click. They were founded in 2018.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Pune, India
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Vermögen Digital is an UX design company located in Pune, India. They provide UX/UI Design and Branding and were established in 2020.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Senta, Serbia
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Launched in 2019, Dropkom Ltd., a small Performance Marketing company, is based in Senta, Serbia. Their services include Performance Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 9 Clouds is a small social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249South Brisbane, Australia
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Superdream is an Advertising company established in 2013. The midsize team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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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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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.