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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- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 45 Projects Listed
Looking for a marketing plan that will actually work for your business? We're here to help! We specialize in creating strategic, cost-effective plans that are specifically designed to help your business succeed. With years of experience in the industry, we know what it takes to get results. So if you're...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Lake Worth, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
5WPR, an integrated marketing and public relations firm, offers services to drive value and growth for its clients. The firm focuses on crafting customized PR and marketing campaigns to attract and engage target audiences while aligning with clients' brand ambitions...
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- Public Relations
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Recover Reputation is a boutique online & AI reputation management agency focused on building, boosting and repairing web presences for professionals, CEOs, businesses and professionals in law, finance and the arts...
Top Services:
- Reputation Management
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $135/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 13 Projects Listed
516 Marketing Inc is a dedicated digital marketing company on helping brands elevate their online visibility and shine prominently across search engines...
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- SEO
- Reputation Management
- Digital Marketing
- Public Relations
- Branding
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- Location
- Flint, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Founded in 2020, we've quickly become the trusted partner for brands seeking to amplify their voice and redefine success. Experience the difference with Brandinc PR where your story meets its full potential...
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- Public Relations
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
- Digital Services
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
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- Branding
- Advertising
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Design Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $450/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
La Visual is a branding agency for startups launching new products and medium-sized businesses that need to rebrand. Our proven process is driving results in the age of AI, which allows us to work with restrictive budgets while delivering stellar quality...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Video Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Pasadena, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Digital marketing company specializing in search engine optimization (SEO), pay-per-click (PPC) advertising, web development, and webmaster services. With over two decades of experience, Searchen helps businesses improve online visibility, drive targeted traffic, and convert visitors into customers. Known for...
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- Reputation Management
- Public Relations
- Branding
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- West Palm Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
At BHMarketer, we specialize in reputation management, press releases, and Google review removal, focusing exclusively on enhancing your brand's online presence. Our team is committed to delivering personalized ORM solutions that restore and protect your reputation, ensuring your business maintains a positive...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- Reputation Management
- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We provide local businesses with the tools to improve their online presence and reputation and grow their bottom line...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Branding
- Web Design
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- Location
- Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
KreativHQ is a marketing company that helps small businesses and startups kickstart their business and boost their bottom line. Providing multiple services such as branding, photography, video, directory submissions services, social media, reputation management, website hosting, SEO, and more, KreativHQ has...
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- Web Development
- Branding
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Woodbury, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Danford Digital, based in Dallas, TX, is your full-service digital marketing partner, bringing innovative thinking and creative excellence to every online marketing project. We are dedicated to understanding your unique needs and believe in infusing a human touch into every digital campaign. With a commitment...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Web Development
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Snow Monkey is a full-service online reputation management firm that helps individuals and businesses protect, repair, and grow their digital presence...
Top Services:
- Reputation Management
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
SanMo USA is a premier reputation management company dedicated to enhancing brands and businesses across the United States. By blending traditional and digital strategies, SanMo USA helps businesses build trust, increase visibility, and safeguard their online image. With over a decade of experience, the...
Top Services:
- Reputation Management
- Location
- Cheyenne, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
BHMarketer.ai helps brands improve AI visibility and digital growth by combining smart automation, data driven strategy, and performance focused marketing...
Top Services:
- Reputation Management
- Location
- Wyoming, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
The Key is a boutique PR agency based in San Francisco, built for companies at pivotal moments, from early-stage startups to public companies navigating growth, launches, or reputation shifts. We translate complex technology, finance, and consumer stories into narratives that resonate with investors...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
- Creative Services
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Ridgeline Insights delivers true brand-first partnerships with customized strategies, A+ customer service, and an adaptable team that can focus on the critical last 10% that makes all the difference...
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- PPC
- SEO
- eCommerce
- Graphic Design
- Advertising
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- Location
- Boise, Idaho
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
CDJ & Associates is a boutique business management firm specializing in crisis, reputation, PR & strategic management. Our ideal clients range from CEO's and entrepreneurs to political and public figures. Our team consists of experts in numerous areas of business management, reputation building, political...
Top Services:
- Reputation Management
- Public Relations
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Southfield, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
KOR UNLIMITED is a technology firm specializing in digital marketing solutions specifically tailored to help local businesses understand their marketplace, grow their brand, increase revenue, and stay engaged with their customers...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Reputation Management
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Helping authors transform manuscripts into professionally published books with expert publishing, design, and marketing solutions...
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- Reputation Management
- Digital Services
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Web Development
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1000/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a results-driven, boutique-sized agency headquartered in Southern California with an office in New York City and a trusted global PR agency network offering international reach from a local office. Our areas of specialization are TMT (Telecom Media Technology), entertainment marketing, and we are...
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- Branding
- Reputation Management
- Public Relations
- Digital Marketing
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Redondo Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
SEO Image is an award-winning New York City agency providing SEO, AI search optimization, local SEO, reputation management, PPC, and web design. Since 2002, the agency has helped established brands and growing businesses improve visibility and achieve measurable results...
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- SEO
- Digital 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
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Siarza Social Digital is a unique online communications agency with a specialization in social media, email marketing, and website development...
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- Public Relations
- Social Media Marketing
- Reputation Management
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Labyrinth Brand Co is a digital agency that helps modern brands become clearer, more credible, and easier to discover online...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- Reputation Management
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Plano, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
OrderBoosts is a performance-focused digital marketing agency specializing in online reputation management and review growth across platforms like Google, Trustpilot, and G2. The agency delivers authentic, compliance-driven review campaigns combined with SEO and link-building strategies to help brands improve...
Top Services:
- Reputation Management
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Location
- Fremont, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Complex transformations succeed and organizations thrive with smart internal communications and organizational change management. Pivot Strategies helps you get there...
Top Services:
- Reputation Management
- Public Relations
- Location
- Edina, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
A boutique public relations agency providing public relations services to fast-track, emerging growth companies, non-profit organizations and authors. And when everything goes awry, we are brought in to handle crisis management...
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- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
- Branding
- Direct Marketing
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- Location
- Beverly Hills, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
ErosRank is a leading adult seo agency built around the latest AI-assisted search strategies for legal adult brands. We combine technical SEO, semantic optimization, GEO, AEO, and human-led strategy to improve visibility across Google Search, AI Overviews, AI Mode, and generative engines while building...
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- Digital Services
- Reputation Management
- SEO
- AEO
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
MIS Services Inc Long Island digital marketing agency in Lindenhurst, NY since 2013. We deliver SEO, web design, PPC, content marketing, and AI search optimization (AEO/GEO) getting clients cited by ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, and Perplexity. Specialty: HIPAA-safe healthcare marketing for medical, dental...
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- Reputation Management
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Lindenhurst, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Stand-Up.Marketing helps businesses grow through high-performing websites and bundled digital marketing solutions. We specialize in designing user-friendly, SEO-optimized websites combined with targeted services like PPC, email marketing, and local SEO. Whether youre a startup or established business, we...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Email Marketing
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Brand Positioning Strategies for Luxury Real Estate Developers | Press Magnate...
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- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
- Digital Marketing
- Design Services
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Florida City, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Columbus Marketing Experts specializes in using our proprietary tool stack to diagnose what is holing your business back. We are marketing and technical experts that make your business look good. But more importantly, we focus our efforts in on your bottom line. You invested in us. So we take that investment...
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- SEO
- AI Development
- Digital Strategy
- Public Relations
- Market Research
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- Location
- Hilliard, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Cicospace is a video production company dedicated exclusively to keynote speakers, specializing in demo reels and bureau-ready speaker video assets. Cicospace is typically chosen by speakers focused on building a long-term keynote career...
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- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Audio Production
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- Location
- Scottsdale, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
At Intertwined Digital Marketing, we're dedicated to empowering small businesses with a rich online presence. Leveraging our digital expertise, we boost search rankings and enhance visibility...
Top Services:
- Reputation Management
- UI/UX Design
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Collingswood, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Reputn is a global online reputation management company specialised in personal branding, reputation management, crisis management, LLM and Entity Reputation...
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- Reputation Management
- Public Relations
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Our main office is located in Boulder, nestled in the foothills of the breathtaking Colorado Rocky Mountains. Come here on any particular day of the week, and you'll find our team working hard to ensure our clients are portrayed in a positive light online. At Defamation Defenders, we take pride in our work...
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- Reputation Management
- Public Relations
- Branding
- SEO
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Boulder, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Full-service digital marketing & advertising agency that delivers innovative, creative, and modern solutions...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We build websites that become your digital marketing platform, showcase your brand, generate organic traffic and increase sales. Our mobile-friendly websites are built for speed and use foundational SEO. We build, host, maintain and strategize for you at a price point that provides excellent ROI...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Star, Idaho
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Proxy PR is a New York City-based media communications firm, proponent of intellectual curiosity, and enthusiast for the legal and legal technology industries...
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- Creative Services
- Public Relations
- Branding
- Reputation Management
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
You no longer have to choose between a site that looks polished and one that performs, because we do both. Our passion: creating beautiful web design with local search strategy baked in, so your business shows up the moment when customers are actively making a booking, buying, or visiting decision...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- AEO
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Summerville, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Organic marketing for the LIFE of your businessWe nurture your business's online presence with the same care and expertise that goes into growing a thriving garden. Just like the most beautiful gardens, a successful business requires time, dedication, and the right environment to flourish...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Services
- SEO
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- Location
- Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Born in Cape Coral in 2023, JCessna Media is the creative and marketing partner Southwest Florida businesses have been waiting for. We pair cinematic video production with strategic, full-funnel digital marketing SEO, social, paid ads, web design, and AI-powered automation all under one roof. No outsourcing...
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- Digital Services
- Video Production
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Cape Coral, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Kreated is a Wilmington-based web and growth agency focused on contractors and home service businesses. We build high-converting websites, local SEO systems, Google Business Profile strategies, analytics, and lead-generation infrastructure designed to improve visibility and turn more searches into real...
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- Digital Services
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Reputation Management
- Web Design
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- Location
- Wilmington, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
VirtuoPress is a cutting-edge media agency that helps artists, rappers, entrepreneurs, startups, and companies gain massive exposure by featuring their stories on premium, high-authority websites with millions of monthly visitors...
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- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
- Location
- Kalispell, Montana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
True or false? Your business is too small to find new clients online. False! Are you sick of spending money on marketing that doesn't work? Are your employees twiddling their thumbs because their calendars aren't full? If you are you a small to medium-sized local business that provides services to your...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Mesa, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Imagine PR is a leading luxury hospitality PR agency with nearly two decades of experience. Our excellence is reflected in long-term client relationships and recognition as a PRNet 100 agency and Observer's Top 5 Most Powerful Luxury Travel PR Firm. With this wealth of experience and expertise, Imagine PR is...
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- Public Relations
- Event Marketing
- Market Research
- Reputation Management
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
At PixelDrip, we specialize in empowering individuals and businesses to establish a compelling online presence through our expertise in website design and SEO-driven content creation. Our tailored solutions enable clients to shift their focus towards business growth and advancement, knowing that their digital...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
- Logo Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Hemphill, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
FTP Agency is an experiential marketing agency that creates custom experiential vehicles and mobile pop-ups so your brand's message is not just seen, it's felt...
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- Event Marketing
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Reputation Management
- Design Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
American General Media is a family owned company with a tradition method of a working that has values honesty, integrity and fairness for each other, our clients, and our audience...
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- Digital Marketing
- Reputation Management
- SEO
- Location
- Santa Maria, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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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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