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- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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- Under 49
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- $10/hr
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Techcronus Business Solutions is a global provider of enterprise business solutions and modern-day technology services...
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- Mobile App Development
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- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
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- 14 Projects Listed
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- St. Louis, Missouri
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- $60/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
SEO, AEO and PPC agency in Cape Town, working with US and global brands since 2018. We grow Google rankings, get brands cited in ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews, and run Google Ads, Microsoft Ads and Amazon PPC...
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- Cape Town, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- $50/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
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- 4 Projects Listed
Our goal is to bring all your digital needs under one roof. All design, development, and marketing needs can be accessed through just one company now. One call, one meeting, as opposed to one for each agency or freelancer working on your projects. Kodeak simplifies your digital presence...
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- Tucson, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
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- 4 Projects Listed
We're a growth-focused, full-service digital marketing agency. Our top-level talent will work with you to launch your brand and take your business to a new level...
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- Digital Marketing
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- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
I help small businesses make a big impact with their websites. I take the guesswork out of the web-building process and give you a website that checks all the boxes needed for marketing best practices. I believe effective marketing should be accessible to every business...
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- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- SEO
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Nis, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
Nettechnocrats is one of the fastest-growing digital marketing agencies listed in Top Leading Marketing and Advertising Agencies in India 2019. Nettechnocrats offers best-in-class Search Engine Optimization(SEO), Social Media Optimization (SMO), Search Engine Marketing (SEM), Social Media Marketing(SMM)...
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- Digital Marketing
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- PPC
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- Noida, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
CIS Agency is a team of passionate experts in business consulting, marketing, social media, web development, video, and design. As an Official Wix Agency Partner, we create and support professional websites that elevate your brand and deliver measurable results...
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- Web Design
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- Location
- Hudsonville, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
At Social Hustle, we value lifelong partnerships as the foundation of our business. With 5-star reviews on Facebook, Google and more. Social Hustle provides cutting-edge brand strategies, websites, and ROI driven marketing campaigns...
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- Video Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Video Production
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- Location
- Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
It is our mission to connect people and places through technology. We provide the tools for the next generation of real estate marketing...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Digital Nomads HQ (DNHQ) is a digital marketing agency offering businesses a comprehensive service of online marketing tools. We’re a local agency with a global heart, partnering with a broad range of businesses from smaller grassroots brands through to well-known national e-commerce...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Mooloolaba, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
An SEO agency for maximum visibility on Google search and AI-driven platforms...
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- SEO
- PPC
- WordPress Website Design
- Location
- Calgary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
FYNDYOU is an award-winning, full-service digital marketing agency merging the artistry of marketing with the precision of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to ensure that your brand not only stands out creatively but is also found online where it matters most. Our strategic use of AI amplifies...
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- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $145/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
elk Marketing is a results-driven digital agency specializing in SEO, GEO/AI Search, paid media management, and website development, helping brands scale with precision and agility. But we dont just keep upwe stay ahead...
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- Digital Marketing
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- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Empowering Your Business with Innovative Digital Solutions! Made Online specializes in SEO, content creation, web development, social media management, and PPC to elevate brand's online presence and drive growth. What happens online, stays online – so why not make it good?...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
SEO Daddy is a fully Digital Marketing Company as well as an Indian SEO Based Company. We are a team of passionate, creative, and result-oriented professionals, aimed to deliver Guaranteed Results on the Google SERP page and we fulfill the goals and objectives of clients...
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- SEO
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- Location
- Mohali, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Agency for Digital Marketing and Web Design We offer digital marketing, web design, SEO, graphic design, hosting and domain registration services...
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- Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Web-JIVE is a full-service Arkansas digital marketing, web design, and SEO company headquartered in Little Rock, AR...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- eCommerce
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- Location
- Little Rock, Arkansas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
BigilToks is a full-service digital agency in Erode, Tamil Nadu. We specialize in website design, digital marketing, SEO, online advertising, social media, eCommerce, and app development to drive growth...
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- Location
- Erode, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Digital Velocity and SEO helps small and medium sized service based businesses establish an online presence through web design, SEO, social media ads, Google paid ads (PPC) and consulting...
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- WordPress Website Design
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- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Olympia, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Visual Design Inc is the leading Digital Agency that provides customized and tailor-made solutions to our clients. We do it all from Logo,Web Development,E-Commerce,SEO to Video Animation and Mobile App to Branding! Despite the high level of our professional services, we charge extremely competitive...
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- Web Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
With more than 20 years of experience in website design, we have helped our clients increase traffic, sales, and customer satisfaction by improving their customers’ experience...
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- Raleigh , North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Wireframes Digital is the leading SEO agency in Mumbai. We will build the brand and scale it exponentially with you. Joining forces with top SEO services in Mumbai can help your business continue to grow and earn more revenue. We have a team of SEO professionals to assist you in expanding your Reach...
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- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
RankingGrow is a rapidly growing IT services provider based in Pakistan, offering a wide range of digital marketing solutions to clients worldwide...
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- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Evesham, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We provide next-generation data platforms and IT Services to companies. By utilizing our platforms, companies can expand their awareness and outreach capabilities, thus increasing their customer and investor base. We accomplish this mission via our media outlets and a unique Digital Media Boost technology...
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- Saint Francis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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- 4 Projects Listed
GMCI Creative is a full-service digital, print, web, video and experiental marketing and design agency that has been in Chicagoland since 1991. GMCI is a Certified Woman Owned Business. DUNS # 114578276. Cage ID 8FAF3...
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- Location
- Elgin, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
At Outpace, we pride ourselves on being a top-rated SEO agency, specifically renowned for our expertise in law firm SEO and link building. Our commitment is to provide enduring value, distinguishing us from conventional digital marketing agencies.Our dynamic team, blending computer scientists with...
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- Location
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
WebDesign-Miami is a Miami web design company with more than 25 years of experience creating custom WordPress websites, ecommerce stores, website redesigns, landing pages, and local SEO solutions for businesses and professional firms...
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- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $135/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Prabbis Consulting
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.We take care of everything from A-Z so you don't have to worry about it! Whether your business needs AI & Automation, professional websites or apps for mobile devices; we can do that and more with an innovative approach designed specifically around what YOU want...
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
We build Webflow, WordPress & Shopify websites that attract visitors, convert traffic to purchases and help people understand your product/service. Every step we take is towards a defined goal - brand awarness & lead generation...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
When it comes to digital, we believe the beauty is in the details. Its not just about a pretty website or some fun social graphics for us; its about a complete digital presence that works.Our expertise is in driving results through organic digital, offering custom Wordpress Website Solutions and SEO...
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- WordPress Website Design
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- SEO
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- Location
- Manchester, New Hampshire
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a full-service agency based on Vancouver Island, prioritizing exceptional ROI for our clients, seamless user experiences for their visitors, and captivating design across the board. With a strong presence in fiercely competitive sectors such as Hospitality, Trades, Tourism, and Construction, we deliver...
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- Location
- Victoria, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $136/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Clickbox Agency is a global digital marketing agency based in India. A full-service interactive digital marketing company helping brands reach the right customers. Clickbox agency specializing in SEO, social media, PPC, content writing, responsive website design, and web hosting services. We help...
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- Digital Marketing
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- Web Development
- Advertising
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- Location
- Coimbatore, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
Octopus Agency is a team of experts that provides a full range of SEO services for Tech and E-commerce SMBs...
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- SEO
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- Lviv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
WebAct is a small web design and marketing company located in Denver, Colorado. Our team consists of eager, talented web designers, developers, and marketing experts...
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- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We create experiences that transform brands, grow businesses and make peoples lives better...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Digital Services
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- Location
- Jaipur, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Clio Websites is a Calgary web design company and digital marketing agency. We help small businesses grow by launching affordable and scalable web design projects.We specialize in responsive web design, web development, WordPress website maintenance, e-commerce, and search engine optimization (SEO)...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- SEO
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Calgary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Cider House builds custom WordPress websites and brands for small businesses and nonprofits. From design and SEO to digital marketing, we help local and regional organizations grow online with purpose...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Web Development
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- Location
- Easthampton, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $105/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Market Wavegen is a leading full-service, omni-channel marketing partner that specializes in aligning sales and marketing efforts for the best ROI. Our focus is on demand generation, lead nurturing, and lead conversion...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Desde 2008, a Agência Doutor Octopus desenvolve sites profissionais, landing pages e projetos web personalizados. Especializada em SEO, hospedagem, Google Ads, tráfego pago, Google Meu Negócio, identidade visual e materiais gráficos para empresas que buscam mais visibilidade, autoridade e resultados...
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- Digital Marketing
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- Branding
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- Location
- Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Boodle Web Mart is the foremost ISO certified 9001: 2015 IT company, which has marked its flagship in 26+ countries and more than 700+ projects successfully accomplished...
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- Noida, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Xonest is the global IT Consulting company that stands for progress. We at Xonest provides you the best IT solutions which includes everything from re-designing your website, to custom develop your web app, to all eCommerce solutions, to native and hybrid mobile applications to social media marketing, to...
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- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Sirsa, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 15 Projects Listed
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- Location
- Davie, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
Leading digital marketing agency in Canada...
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- Vaughan, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
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- 2 Projects Listed
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- Clermont, Florida
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- Under $1,000
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- New York City, New York
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- $150/hr
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- Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Mere, United Kingdom
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Everything You Need to Know Before Hiring a Local SEO Agency
Why should I hire a local SEO company?
You should hire a local search engine optimization company because local discovery is high-intent and increasingly complex.
Local search is one of the most common ways people discover businesses.
Around 46% of all Google searches have local intent, which represents billions of daily queries for nearby products and services.
In BrightLocal's 2025 consumer search research, 72% of consumers effectively use Google products for search when Google Search, Safari, and Google Maps are combined; 45% say Google is their default platform for local search, 15% start directly in Google Maps, and 20% use maps products as their default local search tool.
On top of that, 39% of consumers estimate that at least 41% of their searches are about finding local businesses. Local SEO companies help you win that visibility where buying intent is already strong.
A local company is also valuable because Google's local rankings are not something you can buy.
Google says local search results are mainly based on relevance, distance, and prominence, and that there is "no way to request or pay for a better local ranking."
Google also states that more reviews, stronger ratings, complete business information, and links from other websites can improve local visibility.
In practice, that means local SEO agencies deliver structured execution across Google Business Profile, local citations, website updates, technical SEO, and content marketing rather than relying on guesswork.
Local searches often turn into real-world actions.
Google reports that 76% of people who search on smartphones for something nearby visit a business within a day, and 28% of those searches result in a purchase.
Rio SEO's 2024 study of 1,000 U.S. respondents found that 90% conduct online searches daily, 99% rely on Google platforms for local discovery, 82% frequently search for addresses or directions, and U.S. consumers are willing to travel only about 8 miles on average for local goods and services.
Hiring the best local SEO agency matters even more now as local discovery is spreading beyond traditional search.
BrightLocal's 2026 review survey found that 97% of consumers read reviews for local businesses, the average consumer checks 6 different review sites, 68% will only use a business with 4.0+ stars, and 31% require 4.5+ stars.
A strong agency helps you manage visibility, reviews, and consistency across this fragmented landscape while providing the monthly report and transparent reporting that decision-makers expect.
How long does local SEO take to improve Google search and Google Maps rankings?
Local SEO improvements of Google Search and Google Maps usually take 3-6 months to produce noticeable ranking gains, although competitive industries and major cities can take longer.
SEO changes require time for search engines to crawl, process, and evaluate signals such as Google Business Profile optimization, local citations, keyword relevance, and website quality.
Most campaigns that local SEO companies run follow a gradual timeline.
Early improvements often appear within 4-8 weeks after business listings and website issues are fixed, while stronger ranking growth typically appears within 3-6 months once content updates, review growth, and authority signals accumulate.
For highly competitive markets or industries like home services, ranking in the top of the Google Maps local pack can take 6-12 months of consistent optimization and link building.
Do local SEO services work for businesses in competitive cities like New York City, San Diego, or Atlanta?
Yes. Local SEO services can be effective even in highly competitive markets such as New York City, San Diego, or Atlanta. However, rankings often require a stronger SEO strategy and more time.
Consumer behavior shows that local discovery heavily relies on search engines and maps. For example, 97% of people search online to find local businesses, and 64% use Google Business Profile listings to find contact information such as phone numbers or addresses.
In addition, 70% of consumers use Google Maps to search for nearby businesses, and 86% look up business locations directly in Google Maps, according to SEO.com.
Appearing in Google Maps and local search results gives businesses direct access to large volumes of high-intent customers, which local SEO agencies understand and are therefore able to tailor their strategies accordingly.
Competition in large cities mainly affects how much optimization is required, not whether local SEO services work.
The most valuable placements, such as the Google Local Pack, receive a significant share of user attention.
Studies show 44% of local searchers click results in the Local 3-Pack, while businesses listed there generate 93% more actions (calls, clicks, and directions) than businesses ranked lower.
Because 80% of U.S. consumers search for local businesses online at least once per week, the visibility gained through strong local SEO, optimized Google Business Profile listings, and consistent local citations can generate substantial traffic and new local customers, even in highly competitive urban markets.
How do I find the best local SEO agency?
Finding the best local SEO company is a critical investment in your business's online success. Here's a guide to help you:
- Clarify your business goals, whether you need local SEO to improve rankings, increase visibility, or enhance your online reputation.
- Conduct a comprehensive search of local SEO companies with established reputations and positive client feedback.
- Scrutinize their service offerings and ensure they align with your needs.
- Request references from past clients. Speak with these clients to understand their experiences and results.
- Look for a company that offers tailored solutions rather than a one-size-fits-all strategy. Prioritize companies with local familiarity.
- Check if the cost/pricing structure aligns with your budget. Consider the value and results you're likely to receive as well.
- Conduct interviews with shortlisted candidates to get to know them better.
- Finalize your decision. After picking the best local SEO agency, carefully review the contract terms, including any hidden fees, contract duration, and cancellation policies.
What questions should I ask before hiring an agency?
Here's a list of questions you can ask when considering a local SEO agency:
Its Relevant Background
- How long has your company been providing local SEO services?
- Can you provide examples of successful local SEO campaigns you've worked on?
- What industries have you primarily helped with local SEO?
- Can you share examples of businesses you've helped succeed with local SEO? How do you tailor strategies to different local markets?
Services and Processes
- What specific local SEO services do you offer?
- How do you manage local business listings? What platforms do you focus on?
- How do you ensure a website is optimized for mobile devices?
- Do you provide ongoing monitoring and maintenance for local SEO efforts?
Related to Your Project
- How would you approach our local SEO project?
- How do you adapt your strategies to suit the unique needs and goals of our business?
- How do you handle communication and reporting throughout the project?
- Can you provide a breakdown of costs associated with the local SEO project, including any additional fees?
Sources
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- Our dedicated team of agency experts actively searches the web for top-performing companies. We then pull information from their websites, online presence, and client testimonials to verify their status and qualifications prior to listing.
- The agencies listed get notified of their profiles on the website and they can choose to claim it or not, which suggests their availability for more collaborations.
Agencies can also reach out to DesignRush and must go through the verification process prior to being listed.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Local SEO Companies
What services does a local SEO agency offer?
It provides specialized search engine optimization and digital marketing services designed to help businesses appear in Google Search, Google Maps, and other local search results when potential customers look for nearby services.
The goal is to increase visibility, drive traffic, and convert local searchers into local customers.
- Google Business Profile optimization: Creating or claiming the Google Business Profile, selecting the correct categories, adding photos, services, and products, optimizing descriptions and business attributes, managing Q&A and updates, and monitoring insights and engagement
- Local keyword research: Conducting keyword research to determine what people search for in a specific city, region, or service area, such as "plumber in San Diego", "Atlanta SEO services", "best dentist near me", "web design New York City". The research identifies high-intent keywords that drive local customer traffic and guides the agency's SEO strategy.
- Website optimization: Local SEO companies optimize a business website, so it can rank in both organic search results and location-based searches.
- Technical SEO: Website audits, page speed improvements, mobile optimization, schema markup for local businesses, internal linking improvements, and local landing page creation.
- Local link building: Building backlinks through local media coverage, partnerships with community organizations, local sponsorships, content marketing, and digital PR.
- Local landing page creation: For businesses targeting multiple cities or service areas, agencies create location-specific landing pages, such as "SEO services in Los Angeles", "web design agency in New York City", "home services in San Diego".
- Content marketing for local search: Providing content marketing services that target local keywords and answer common search queries.
- Local citations and directory listings: Building and managing local citations, i.e., mentions of a business's name, address, and phone number (NAP) across directories and platforms, including Apple Maps, Bing Places, Yelp, local business directories, and industry directories.
- Review and reputation management: Monitoring reviews across platforms, responding to customer feedback, implementing strategies to generate more reviews, and analyzing review sentiment for insights.
What is the difference between local SEO and SEO?
The main difference between local SEO and general search engine optimization (SEO) is the geographic focus of the search results.
Search engine optimization aims to improve a website's visibility in Google Search for broad keywords that can attract users from anywhere. It focuses on tactics such as technical SEO, content marketing, and backlink building to rank in global or national search results.
Local SEO focuses on helping a local business appear in local search results, especially in Google Maps and the Google Business Profile listings. It targets location-based queries such as "home services near me" or "web design in New York City," leveraging strategies including Google Business Profile optimization, local citations, and location-specific keyword research.
The difference is important because local search behavior is extremely common:
- About 46% of all Google searches have local intent.
- 86% of people look up business locations on Google Maps, and 42% of local searches click results in the Google Map Pack.
How much do local SEO services cost?
Local SEO services costs vary widely depending on the level of competition, the number of locations, and the scope of search engine optimization work required.
Businesses can expect to pay between $300 and $3,000 per month for most small and mid-sized businesses targeting local search results in Google Search and Google Maps.
According to multiple local SEO company sources, businesses in the United States usually pay a monthly retainer model:
- Basic packages: $300-$900/month for Google Business Profile optimization, local citations, and basic keyword research.
- Mid-tier local SEO services: $600-$2,000/month for technical SEO, content marketing, and broader local search optimization.
- Advanced campaigns: $2,000-$5,000+ per month for competitive markets or multi-location local businesses.
Other pricing models that a local search engine optimization company may offer include:
- Hourly consulting: $75-$250 per hour for SEO specialists.
- One-time projects: $500-$5,000 depending on the scope of the SEO strategy.
How do local SEO companies measure results and provide transparent reporting?
They measure performance using data from Google Search, Google Maps, and Google Business Profile to track visibility in local search results. Core metrics include keyword rankings, website traffic, and user engagement with listings.
Local SEO agencies monitor actions such as profile views, website clicks, phone calls, and direction requests through Google Business Profile Insights to determine whether an SEO strategy is improving visibility and attracting local customers.
To ensure transparent reporting, agencies typically deliver monthly reports that show trends in rankings, traffic, conversions, and reputation signals such as review growth and average star ratings. Reports may also include conversion data, like form submissions or phone calls, to show how search visibility translates into real leads.
How does Google Business Profile optimization improve local search rankings?
Google Business Profile optimization helps businesses rank higher in local search results and Google Maps by improving the relevance, completeness, and credibility of a listing. Google uses relevance, distance, and prominence to determine which businesses appear in local results, and an optimized profile helps signal that a local business is active and trustworthy.
Optimized profiles include accurate categories, services, photos, business descriptions, and consistent contact information.
According to Google, listings with photos receive 42% more requests for directions and 35% more website clicks than businesses without images. Additionally, review management plays a key role: businesses with strong ratings and frequent reviews tend to rank higher and attract more local customers.
What are the best local SEO agencies in the US?
The best local SEO agencies in the US are:
- Searchbloom
- 5.0 stars on DesignRush (50 reviews)
- 5.0 stars on Google (85 reviews)
- Top clients: Nordstrom, Rancher, XBOSoft, Suse
- SmartSites
- 5.0 stars on DesignRush (270 reviews)
- 4.9 stars on Google (877 reviews)
- Top clients: A&A Thermal Spray, AGA Truck Parts, Agape Health and Wellness, Agile Data Sites
- Funnel Boost Media
- 5.0 stars on DesignRush (89 reviews)
- 4.9 stars on Google (220 reviews)
- Top clients: JV Law Group, Khalid Auto Group, Bugco Pest Control, Eaton Family Law Group
- Jives Media
- 5.0 stars on DesignRush (30 reviews)
- 5.0 stars on Google (167 reviews)
- Top clients: Oracle, Poshmark, Thumbtacl
- ClearDigital
- 4.8 stars on DesignRush (5 reviews)
- 4.9 stars on Google (14 reviews)
- Top clients: Habu, Surescripts, Viral Nation, Cisco
