Looking for the best reputation management companies in the USA to protect and strengthen your brand? We’ve curated a list of top agencies backed by a 4.5 average rating from 404 verified reviews. Compare them by budget or services to find the best reputation management agency for your needs.
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Fivenson Studios is an award-winning web design, SEO, and branding agency based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. With 128+ verified 5-star reviews, we are Michigan's highest-rated digital agency. We build custom, revenue-driving websites, craft strategic SEO campaigns, and develop brand identities that set businesses...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We create custom websites, eCommerce store, Apps other design solutions. Xoopah offers dedicated customer support, a professional design team and more...
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- Advertising
- Reputation Management
- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Getting PR is a results-driven PR agency specializing in media relations, reputation management, and crisis navigation. The agency's team leverages a vast network of industry connections to secure media placements that enhance brand visibility and credibility. Whether building a consistent brand message or...
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- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
- Location
- Naples, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
ReputationPro is a PR and reputation management agency focused on transforming businesses online presence. Its team specializes in reputation analysis, strategic improvement, and continuous monitoring to ensure brands maintain a positive image. With expertise in crafting tailored solutions, ReputationPro...
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- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Push It Down is for people and brands who care what shows when someone searches their name. If bad links or angry posts show first, we help you push down those results and suppress the content that hurts trust...
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- SEO
- Reputation Management
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Automotive SEO Services is a company providing search engine optimization services for automotive businesses, including dealerships and automotive service providers. The company focuses on SEO implementation, technical analysis, and content support tailored to automotive websites...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Reputation Management
- Location
- Wilmington, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Ebillient MedRevenue provides expert medical billing and coding services in the USA, helping healthcare providers and clinics optimize revenue cycle management. We reduce claim denials, accelerate reimbursements, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Our reliable solutions improve cash flow...
Top Services:
- BPO
- Reputation Management
- Location
- Wilmington, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Join leading trade shows in Germany, Dubai & Saudi Arabia. All Space Group provides expert exhibition booth design, setup & support...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Reputation Management
- Location
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Tacoma Web Design and SEO, we meticulously craft swift websites that command attention on Google. Our approach involves manual coding, steering away from slower platforms such as WordPress or Wix. By handcrafting the code, we ensure swift loading times, enabling your site to ascend higher in search engine...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Reputation Management
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Tacoma, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Peoria marketing agency helping Arizona small businesses get found on Google: GBP, local SEO, websites, reviews & AI call answering...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Web Design
- Reputation Management
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Peoria, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Sayles Industries is a results driven digital marketing agency specializing in Local SEO, Google Business Profile optimization, WordPress web design, lead generation, and AI powered marketing solutions. We help contractors, home service companies, law firms, and local businesses increase visibility,...
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- SEO
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Erie, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Our business model focuses on forming long-term business relationships, providing results based on goals, excellent customer experience and a constant implementation of innovative services, strategies and tactics...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Digital Divide Consulting is a full-service digital marketing and website design consulting company. We focus on small to medium sized businesses that need help creating, maintaining, or optimizing their online presence. We provide a full suite of services that assist with expanding the brand awareness of...
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- Advertising
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Woburn, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The Gold Goose is a boutique digital marketing agency that provides personalized attention to each and every client. We believe in building long-term relationships with our clients, so we take the time to understand your business goals and work closely with you to achieve them. Our team of skilled marketers...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- PPC
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Sacramento, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Brenits Creative is an integrated brand marketing and creative strategy firm helping growing businesses - and business owners working (mostly) by themselves - compete with name brands by developing and maintaining a consistent way to look, communicate and act...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Queen Creek, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $185/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Gladiator Law Marketing, LLC, works directly with law firms while also partnering with in-house Web teams and other law firm marketing agencies...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- Web Design
- Location
- Richmond, Kentucky
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a full service digital marketing, design, and development agency. We Make Your Website Work Everywhere. We specialize in SEO, PPC Management, Social Media Marketing, Branding and all other digital marketing services...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Reputation Management
- Web Design
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- Location
- Foxfield, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Lewis SEO Oklahoma City provides expert search engine optimization for businesses across central Oklahoma. We help you improve rankings, increase visibility, and drive high-converting traffic. With over a decade of experience in local, technical, and eCommerce SEO, we build custom strategies that get results...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Reputation Management
- Web Design
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- Location
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Reputation Angel is a Knoxville, TN consultancy that helps law firms, medical practices, architecture firms, and professional services businesses get found by AI. We build the structured data, schema markup, and AI crawler guidance that lets ChatGPT, Google AI, and Perplexity find and recommend your practice...
Top Services:
- AEO
- Digital Services
- Reputation Management
- SEO
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Knoxville, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Reputation Rhino operates as an esteemed online reputation management firm located in the heart of New York City. Our expertise extends to serving both small- and midsize businesses, as well as individuals, with an all-encompassing array of brand management and internet marketing solutions...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Affiliate Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Propel your business forward with digital marketing services from Flybolt. From PPC management to strategic marketing consultation, we have a comprehensive toolkit for engineering your success. Want to avoid the nuts & bolts of marketing? Put us in the driver seat to steer your marketing operations. Have ace...
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- Digital Marketing
- Reputation Management
- PPC
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Fiero Social Media & Marketing empowers businesses to thrive in the digital world. We ignite brand awareness, drive engagement, and deliver measurable results through expert social media management, targeted influencer campaigns, and strategic SEO optimization...
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- Digital Services
- Branding
- Reputation Management
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Surprise, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
End-to-End IT Solutions for Modern Business. From strategic planning to hands-on execution, we cover the full spectrum of technology services your business needs...
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- Digital Services
- Branding
- Reputation Management
- Digital Strategy
- Product Design
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- Location
- Sacramento, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Founded in 2018, Zone Websites is a digital solutions agency that has delivered over 1500 successful projects. We specialize in HTML, React, PHP, Laravel, WordPress, Shopify, JavaScript, CRM integrations, and more. Our mission is to create innovative, tailored digital solutionsfrom responsive websites and...
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- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Piscataway, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We Help Our Clients Get More Customers, Sales, and Leads. We are a full-service digital marketing agency based in Florida...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Media Buying
- Creative Services
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Weston, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a full service digital marketing agency. We create cost effective marketing strategies that attract new customers, retain mind share with existing clients, and increase revenue...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Guarate Solutions helps businesses grow through digital strategy, customer acquisition, website systems, SEO, marketing technology, AI automation, analytics, and business consulting. We build measurable, efficient solutions that strengthen visibility, operations, and sustainable growth...
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- AI Development
- Cybersecurity
- Business Consulting
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- West Melbourne, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We are a full service political marketing agency servicing candidates across the midwest providing web design, video production, email marketing, campaign management, and more for candidates and political entities alike. Unlike agencies who treat your campaign like just another senate or house race, we work...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Email Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Merrill, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Our company is client-focused and serves a diverse clientele, ranging from large multinational corporations (B2B & B2C) to small sole proprietorships.In the industry, our business is known as one of the leading suppliers of SEO service solutions...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
- SEO
- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Two Roots Marketing is a Stockton based local SEO agency built for service businesses plumbers, dentists, roofers, tile installers, etc. We get local companies into Google's top 3 search results through Google Business Profile optimization, citation building, and on page SEO. No long contracts, no ad spend...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Reputation Management
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Stockton, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Mr. Technique offers a variety of digital marketing services. Our company specializes in building and maintaining static and WordPress sites as well as marketing them with SEO services. We are the real deal, and we have awards to back it up...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Our team involves marketing and media professionals steeped in branding, packaging, online marketing, media, and business consulting...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Video Production
- Public Relations
- Package Design
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Most businesses are invisible to AI-driven search and don't know it. When potential clients ask ChatGPT, Google, or Siri for a service provider, businesses without the right digital foundation simply don't appear. MDesign Studio fixes that. We build the digital infrastructure that makes businesses...
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- Digital Strategy
- Reputation Management
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Communications Strategy Group is a comprehensive strategic marketing and PR agency offering services such as public relations, financial services PR, content marketing, digital marketing, advertising, corporate communications, social media management, website development, and design...
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- Public Relations
- Creative Services
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Boutique PR and marketing for contractors, industrial firms, home services, and nonprofits across Los Angeles and Southern California. We connect media relations, SEO, paid search, websites, social and content into one system built to generate visibility and qualified leads...
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- Public Relations
- SEO
- PPC
- Advertising
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Glendale, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We help businesses grow through custom website design, digital marketing, AI solutions, Local SEO, paid advertising, and managed IT services. Every strategy is built around measurable results, long term growth, and a client first approach that turns ideas into revenue...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Collierville, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $123/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We support Full Service, Independent and Limited-Service properties. We also work with several small to medium sized Hospitality Management Companies offering them additional assistance in whetever area they desire. Get in touch with us today...
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- PPC
- Email Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Sarasota, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
After Comma is a PR and communications agency for tech, AI, and SaaS companies across the US, UK, and EU...
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- Public Relations
- Branding
- Reputation Management
- Event Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Jersey City, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Were a dedicated MSP SEO agency that helps managed service providers rank higher on Google, attract more clients, and convert clicks into contracts. Whether you're a new MSP starting from scratch or an established provider looking to scale, we create tailored SEO strategies that drive real results. Our...
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- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Reputation Management
- Web Design
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- Location
- California, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
AutoGrowl is an automotive and small business-focused marketing agency that focuses on social ads, paid search, graphic design, videography, SEO, and more...
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- Digital Services
- Video Production
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Mason, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Pressiqa serves as the pivotal link between your brand and top-tier publications, effectively showcasing your unique story to a wider audience. With our expertise in media relations, we ensure your narrative receives the recognition it deserves, maximizing exposure and engagement...
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- Public Relations
- Branding
- Reputation Management
- Event Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
TitleTap is the easiest way for Attorneys and Title Insurance Agents to get and manage an effective marketing website. We provide turn-key, yet customizable websites with industry content and tools built in to help you rank better in search engines and automate your marketing...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- PPC
- SEO
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- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
SheSparks Media is a boutique digital marketing agency founded by Diksha Rao that ignites brand presence through strategic storytelling, PR, SEO, social media and content services. Rooted in creativity and personalized attention, the agency empowers entrepreneursespecially women-led venturesto amplify their...
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- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $195/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Oleandro Creative Agency is a boutique creative studio based in Los Angeles that helps brands stand out through strong visual identity and storytelling. Inspired by Italian design culture and powered by modern strategy, the agency works with fashion brands, lifestyle companies and content creators to turn...
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- Creative Services
- Reputation Management
- eCommerce Development
- Branding
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Our brand audit services are designed to assist mid-sized and enterprise-level brands in achieving a range of strategic goals. By leveraging our expertise, we enable our clients to significantly reduce their marketing expenses, optimize their organizational efficiency, and successfully venture into new...
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- Business Consulting
- Market Research
- Digital Marketing
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Murrells Inlet, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Boltz Media is a results-driven digital marketing agency that helps businesses grow their online presence through strategic branding, creative content, and performance-focused digital marketing solutions...
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- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Creative Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Oviedo, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Award-winning marketing agency trusted by 200+ businesses nationwide for web design, SEO, PPC, social media, and automation, backed by responsive service and lasting client relationships...
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- Web Design
- AEO
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- CRO
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- Location
- Hauppauge, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Roovio is a full-service, full-stack digital marketing agency working with Auto Dealerships, Nonprofits, and Local Businesses for over 25 years. With a team of nearly 500 digital marketing specialists and developers and an obsession with lead generation, we would love to show you how we bring the focus to...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Chappaqua, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Digital Hula is a full-service marketing agency that specializes in online exposure, review and reputation management, promotional products, and more for small businesses across multiple industries. We offer creative solutions to help you grow your business...
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- Digital Marketing
- Reputation Management
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Chantilly, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Society22 PR has firmly positioned itself as a relied-upon reputation management agency specializing in media relations, catering to high-profile CEOs, tech enterprises, athletes, and renowned figures...
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- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
- Branding
- Content Marketing
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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Online Reputation Management FAQs
What does a reputation management company do?
Reputation management directly affects revenue and trust.
Reputation management typically includes:
- Monitoring brand sentiment across search engines, review platforms, social media, news sites, and online communities
- Managing reviews and ratings, including responding to feedback and encouraging positive customer experiences
- Improving search visibility by promoting favorable content and addressing harmful or misleading material when appropriate
- Crisis and issue response to contain negative press, complaints, or reputational risks
- Content and presence management to ensure brand-owned channels accurately reflect company values and messaging
In the U.S., 67.7% of consumers say online reviews influence purchasing decisions, and buyers read an average of 9-10 reviews before making a purchase. Poor brand perception can cost businesses up to 14.7% in lost revenue, while positive reviews increase trust and conversions.
How much do reputation management companies in the USA charge?
Reputation management pricing in the United States ranges between $100 and $500 per hour or $5,000 and $20,000 per engagement. Final billing will depend on agency scope, engagement size, and time commitment. Here’s what you can expect:
- Average hourly rate: According to DesignRush data, the top reputation management firms charge an average of $107 per hour.
- Lower minimum budgets: 19.5% of agencies accept projects with a minimum budget under $1,000.
- Higher minimum budgets: Only 0.7% of agencies require a minimum project budget of $50,000, showing that fewer agencies operate at that entry point.
- Typical engagement cost: Online reputation management solutions generally range from $5,000 to $20,000.
- Time commitment: These engagements typically involve 50-200 hours spread over several months, depending on the scope and complexity.
Can a business rebuild trust after reputational damage?
Yes, they can absolutely rebuild trust after reputational damage.
Research shows that 90% of consumers trust brands more when they openly acknowledge mistakes, and thoughtful responses to negative reviews lead 33% of customers to update or remove critical feedback.
Companies with mature reputation management strategies recover up to three times faster, often within weeks rather than months, by addressing issues head-on instead of staying silent.
If you’re in this situation, a reputation management agency will help you do the following:
- Assess the impact by tracking sentiment, reviews, customer churn, and revenue signals.
- Align internal stakeholders so leadership, legal, PR, and support teams share one consistent response.
- Respond transparently with explicit acknowledgment and visible corrective actions.
- Engage directly with feedback to demonstrate accountability and regain confidence.
- Reinforce positive trustsignals by amplifying verified reviews, testimonials, and earned coverage.
What’s the difference between brand management and reputation management?
Brand management and reputation management influence how a company is perceived, but they serve different purposes. Specifically, brand management focuses on the image a company intentionally creates. Reputation management, on the other hand, reflects how a company is actually perceived based on real-world behavior.
Here’s a more detailed breakdown of their differences:
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With 81% of US consumers saying they must trust a brand before buying, both brand management and reputation management play a crucial role in revenue and growth.
Is reputation management different for small businesses vs. large enterprises?
Yes, reputation management looks very different for small businesses and large enterprises, mainly due to visibility and risk exposure.
For small businesses, it’s highly immediate and localized. Most customers discover small brands through search results and reviews, and 90% of consumers say positive reviews influence their buying decisions.
With fewer brand touchpoints and limited margin for error, even a small number of negative reviews can directly impact sales. As a result, these companies have their reputation management provider focus on:
- Monitoring and responding to reviews
- Local search visibility and credibility
- Consistent customer experience and feedback
As for large enterprises, reputation management operates at a broader level. It typically involves:
- Cross-functional coordination across PR, legal, HR, and leadership
- Ongoing media and sentiment monitoring
- Governance, leadership visibility, and crisis preparedness
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