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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Digital Silk
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Digital Silk is an agency focused on Creating Superior Digital Experiences for their clients. They create cutting-edge brand strategies, websites, apps and results-driven marketing campaigns for mid-size to large companies that demand results and best-in-class service...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Sunny Isles Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 42 Projects Listed
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Our company had such a wonderful experience with this team! Their design work is top-notch, and they did a really wonderful job of walking us through the process, but also finding ways to go above and beyond with things we needed additional help with, such as connecting Google Analytics. Highly recommend and would use again.
Web Development Review from Sarah Balducci
The team that I worked with was fantastic and was able to give my company a stunning website, every idea came to life. The team of Emily, Monica and Violet was always available and with a smile on there faces. Great company to work with.
Web Development Review from Elma Madzar
The landing page looks great and got positive feedback. They did a great job taking direction, following my vision, collaborating, and suggesting alternative options. Overall easy, collaborative, and great execution of vision.
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All Reviews5WPR, 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...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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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
Sky SEO Digital works with a diverse range of clients from a variety of sectors. Our marketing gurus are ready to assist you in establishing a marketing strategy that will propel your company forward. Our services include a thorough consultation to assist in identifying gaps and possibilities and developing a...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Reputation Management
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Apptechies is a USA-based mobile app and web development agency delivering innovative, scalable, and high-performance digital solutions. With 250+ experts and 1500+ successful global projects, we specialize in mobile apps, websites, AI solutions, UI/UX design, and enterprise software...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Blockchain
- IoT
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 30 Projects Listed
Thrive Internet Marketing Agency is an industry-leading digital marketing service provider that delivers performance-driven marketing strategies. We have generated +2.4M conversions for SEO clients and over $14.6 million in revenue for eCommerce businesses (as of 2021)...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- Video Production
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- Location
- Arlington, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 20 Projects Listed
With a wealth of experience in the realm of digital marketing and reputation management, the WebiMax team stands as a beacon of expertise, consistently delivering tangible success to our clients in the online arena...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Reputation Management
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Web Design
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- Location
- Evesham, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
VOCTOS is an SEO and AI search (GEO) agency built for Arabic and English markets across the MENA region. We rank brands on Google and get them named inside ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, Perplexity and Gemini. Google Premier Partner, 500+ projects across 22+ countries...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Middletown, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $37/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
First Page USA is a performance-focused digital marketing agency founded in 2011 and part of the global First Page network. It specializes in SEO, PPC, social media, e-commerce, reputation management, and brand visibility campaigns. The firm partners with a spectrum of clients from startups to Fortune500...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- CRO
- Web Design
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- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are your all-in-one solution for crafting success in the digital landscape. Whether you're looking to boost your brand's online presence with PR and advertising, capture attention with outdoor and magazine ads, secure top-tier media coverage and featured articles, or tap into the power of influencer...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Lewes, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
At SBO Buzz, we are focused on supporting small business owners. Our goal is to help businesses that don't have big budgets and want to maximize value and impact. We work with small businesses of all sizes and have expertise with franchises and medical/dental/chiro/podiatry practices...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Back2Basics is a boutique brand management agency specializing in advocating for the true small business owner, solopreneur, or local nonprofit chapter who could use an extra hand and guidance when it comes to brand design, messaging and content strategies, website design or maintenance, print marketing...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Video Production
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $129/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Since 1996, PROS has successfully delivered Internet Technology & Marketing solutions globally...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- PPC
- Web Design
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We provide local businesses with the tools to improve their online presence and reputation and grow their bottom line...
Top Services:
- 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
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...
Top Services:
- 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
Removal Media is an online reputation management company, serving individuals and businesses from all around the globe to maintain and restore their online impression and reputation...
Top Services:
- Reputation Management
- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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...
Top Services:
- PPC
- SEO
- eCommerce
- Graphic Design
- Advertising
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- Location
- Boise, Idaho
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Sansarahub, your trusted hub for comprehensive digital solutions. With over 13+ years of experience, we specialize in driving digital transformation to help your business grow, scale, and lead the market...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- California City, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
New-York based PR firm, leveraging traditional PR strategies with new digital tactics, harnessing the power of social media, and working with you to elevate your brand...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Public Relations
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- New City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
As a Full Service firm we’re here to handle Basic Directory Setup to Complete Design/ Digital Branding, Store Launch and Sales! Our Dedicated team is aware of Your business needs and we make ourselves available 7 days a week...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are Mikesell Digital Consulting, your partner for comprehensive digital marketing solutions. Our agency offers expertise in SEO, content marketing, web design, social media, lead generation, and branding, helping you achieve your business goals...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Reputation Management
- Web Design
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Consider us your Brand Partner. Through understanding perception, evaluating the customer experience, and listening to what's being said about you, well help you use customer experience as a significant competitive advantage...
Top Services:
- Reputation Management
- Business Consulting
- Market Research
- Location
- Perrysburg, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
RMC has revolutionized the way we view damage control and PR campaigns. Our state-of-the-art strategies do not only repair existing issues, but also safeguard you against future problems while rebuilding a positive public image...
Top Services:
- Reputation Management
- Public Relations
- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We specialize in storytelling and strategy for fashion, beauty, lifestyle and e-commerce brands...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
- Content Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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...
Top Services:
- 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
MarcelHeap is a premier digital agency in USA, specializing in innovative design, development, and digital marketing solutions. We empower businesses to thrive in the digital era by crafting user-centric websites, scalable applications, and data-driven marketing campaigns...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Reputation Management
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Brand Positioning Strategies for Luxury Real Estate Developers | Press Magnate...
Top Services:
- 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
We are a leading multicultural strategic branding agency specializing in creating a brands digital footprint, innovative communication engagements, and comprehensive community outreach strategies...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- SEO
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- Location
- Ewa Beach, Hawaii
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We provide SEO, Reputation Management, and Website Design For Small Businesses...
Top Services:
- Reputation Management
- SEO
- AEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Matter Consulting is the home of Steven Morris’ brand, culture, and business advisory work. Steven has been a trusted advisor to more than 3,000 business leaders at more than 250 global, national, and regional brands since 1994...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Reputation Management
- Business Consulting
- Market Research
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We're Milk & Honey PR, an agency shaped by our values, owned by our team, and bought in to by clients with purpose. We were created to cater to the growing calls for change in business. Milk & Honey is the land of opportunity. Opportunities for our team our clients, the media and the end consumer. Mainly...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Audio Production
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $220/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
We are a trusted ROI driven digital marketing agency specializing in Local SEO, Website Design, Google Ads, and Email & SMS campaigns to increase revenue consistently...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Voorhees Township, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Beardog Digital is a forward-thinking digital marketing agency based in Los Angeles, offering comprehensive solutions tailored to businesses' diverse needs. With a team of experts well-versed in the latest industry trends and best practices, the agency provides strategic guidance to clients struggling with...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Video Production
- Reputation Management
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Manhattan Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Diner Designer is a leading online marketing agency specializing in digital marketing for restaurants. We manage your social media channels, design your website, and market your business to increase sales and boost your online presence...
Top Services:
- Reputation Management
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Show more
- Location
- Foxfield, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Express Strategies provides strategic communications and public policy consulting, with particular expertise in advocacy writing, project management, crisis communications, media relations and an acute understanding of the public implications of the policy decisions made by an organization...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
- Location
- Hartford, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The Big Mouth PR is a loud-by-design brand & PR studio for the founders, executives and brands who refuse to be the best-kept secret...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Public Relations
- Branding
- Reputation Management
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Bloomington, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Florida AI search (GEO), SEO, and web design agency in Titusville. We get local businesses named by ChatGPT, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews, ranked in the map pack, and converting on fast websites. Publisher of the Florida Local Search Index. Month-to-month plans, no contracts...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Web Design
- AEO
- CRO
- PPC
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- Location
- Titusville, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
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...
Top Services:
- 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
Behrman Cesa Communications is a NYC public relations firm powered by media relations & influencer marketing, with a history of building top beauty & skincare brands...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Jersey City, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Full-service digital marketing & advertising agency that delivers innovative, creative, and modern solutions...
Top Services:
- 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
Agent Hi5 Marketing (formerly Agent Hi5 Productions) is a digital marketing agency based in Oakland, CA, and serves clients throughout the United States and is the brainchild of Brian K. Saunders. We offer a diverse range of services including reputation marketing, social media marketing, video marketing, web...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Video Marketing
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Oakland, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Local Howl helps local businesses show up where it counts, on Google, in the Map Pack, and in front of ready-to-book customers. Let's help your business get discovered...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Reputation Management
- Advertising
- Location
- Kirkwood, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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...
Top Services:
- 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
At Salem Surround, we help businesses excel with a full range of digital marketing services, from PPC and SEO to social media strategy, reputation management, and more. What makes us unique is our commitment to tailoring every plan to each clients specific goals, ensuring not just visibility but meaningful...
Top Services:
- Reputation Management
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Irving, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
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...
Top Services:
- 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
Acadia Marketing creates and offers marketing services that have been proven to transform the success of small businesses. Get ready to take your business to the next level...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- UI/UX Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Portland, Maine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Tecknoc is solutions-based SEO and digital marketing agency that solves visibility, conversion and business problems to increase your visibility and sales...
Top Services:
- Reputation Management
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- AEO
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- Location
- Garland, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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
At Canyon Peak Group, we turn creative sparks into impactful brands. With a mix of sharp strategy and bold ideas, we help businesses shine in a crowded world. Whether you're looking to elevate your online presence or craft a memorable campaign, we've got you covered with a variety of brand building tactics...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Reputation Management
- Location
- Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
At Serendipit, we pursue challenge and change. Winning is accomplished without ever compromising our values. Our partners are people and clients who enthusiastically help us evolve, and we expect partners to do the work with us. We relish fresh ideas and the fun of the process...
Top Services:
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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
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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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