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Your Trusted Partner in Your Digital Success!At Software Pro Digital, New Yorks top digital marketing agency, we help businesses grow with targeted SEO, PPC advertising, and social media marketing strategies.Serving NY, NJ, CT & Nationwide businesses...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
3Q/DEPT has been helping innovative businesses succeed since 2008. Through 3Q's assistance, brands such as Square, ModCloth, SurveyMonkey and Eventbrite have evolved from up-and-comers to industry leaders! For more information on the services we offer visit https://3qDept.com/contact today - it could be your...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Media Buying
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
TacticOne specializes in data-driven e-commerce SEO and CRO services. On average, our new clients see a 20% to 40% increase in annual revenue within the first 12 months of partnering with us...
Top Services:
- eCommerce
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- CRO
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
YouDigiLab is a Web Design Company, where digital innovation meets stunning design. We specialize in crafting customized, responsive websites that captivate and convert...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Logo Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
AMP It Up PR is an award-winning agency specializing in innovative PR, digital marketing, branding and influencer campaigns. With a proven track record of amplifying brand visibility and driving measurable success, we deliver tailored strategies to help businesses thrive in competitive markets...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Public Relations
- Digital Strategy
- Design Services
- Branding
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
The WordPress team you've been looking for. At Freshy, we focus on beautiful and handcrafted website design, backed by thoughtful minds with a passion for making things beautiful and functional. Freshy is a WordPress website design company and web development agency focused on WordPress CMS...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Binghamton, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $185/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Over 10 years of experience. 50+ experts, 100+ 5-star Google reviews. Brands like Volvo and KPMG trust us to grow across borders with multilingual marketing that works. We can help your business do the same. Ready to scale? Let's talk...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- PPC
- SEO
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $130/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Top Notch Dezigns® is a full-service web design and digital marketing agency that specializes in custom websites tailored to meet diverse business requirements. With a focus on boosting brands, increasing conversions, and generating leads...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
OneLittleWeb, your trusted partner for high-quality backlinks at 30-40% less cost. We specialize in powering SEO growth for SaaS, B2B, and AI startups through scalable link building services. We ensure you get exceptional backlinks and save on costs, letting you focus on business growth...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Public Relations
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Alpine elevates the performance of your Wordpress website by thoroughly understanding your business, industry and customers' behavior on the web. Backed by 15 years of experience in Web Design, WordPress and e-commerce, Alpine has the know how to elevate you online...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Buffalo, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
We’re growth strategists with a digital marketing sweet spot. Let's create the future of your business...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Location
- Albany, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Vserve Ebusiness Solutions
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Vserve Ebusiness Solutions is an AI-powered Supply Chain Management and Ecommerce company with 10+ years of global delivery. We provide offshore teams, BPO, procurement, order and inventory management, customer support, and ecommerce solutions to reduce costs and improve efficiency...
Top Services:
- Logistics
- Accounting
- eCommerce Development
- BPO
- Call Centers
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
NewReputation stands as a holistic reputation management agency catering to both individuals and businesses. Our mission revolves around sculpting sentiment across various digital dimensions, namely search results, online reviews, and safeguarding internet privacy...
Top Services:
- Reputation Management
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Spaceranker is no ordinary marketing firm; they are passionately dedicated to their clients' success. With their expert guidance, businesses can rise above competitors, witness a surge in organic traffic, and convert website visitors into loyal customers...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- CRO
- Web Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Code Lineup Technologies is a premier digital solutions provider specializing in custom website design, multimedia design, precision Google Ads, and impactful SEO strategies. As changemakers, we transform brands by crafting high-performance, user-focused solutions that drive measurable growth...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Buffalo, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Attract more patients and streamline operations with stunning, HIPAA-compliant doctor websites. We design conversion-focused experiences that build trust and boost your bottom line. Let's craft your online success story...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Design Services
- Digital Services
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are an Affordable Digital Marketing Agency in Shawnee with budget-friendly solutions to amplify your brand. RevoluteX Digital: Your digital success catalyst! Specializing in Google marketing, website development, and social media magic, we craft online experiences that captivate and strategies that...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Show more
- Location
- Holbrook, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Since 1999, NewWard Development has help business increase their reach and sales online. From branding, content marketing, social media marketing and pay per click advertising, NewWard can help you get in front of the people who WANT to hear from you...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Middle Grove, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Beyond Bracket is a video editing company producing long-form, short-form and podcast video for creators and brands worldwide...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- SEO
- Show more
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Spacemen Digital is a global SEO agency specializing in Product-Led SEO, Ecommerce SEO, and conversion-focused growth hacks to enhance online visibility and drive measurable business growth. By blending cutting-edge SEO strategies with data-driven insights, Spacemen Digital helps startups and established...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
Thought Media works with hundreds of businesses from all over the world! Developing Unique Website Designs, Applications, Custom Graphics, Logos & Brands, Animated Videos, and more! Questions? Call us!...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Show more
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
RGray is an AI-accelerated, performance-oriented marketing agency for crypto, AI, SaaS, fintech, and tech companies. Since 2019, we've served 80+ tech businesses, supported 15 token launches, and raised $30M+ for our clients - earning a 4.9 rating on Clutch, with 15% of clients staying with us...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
- Show more
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
The Company provides the Mobile applications and Android application development in NY/NYC solutions and helps Business owners to reach more customers who want to change their business towards application development, Artificial Intelligence . Educational App Development Mobile application development in...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Show more
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Growwwise, we specialize in SEO and web development, creating and optimizing websites from day one. Our expertise extends to improving SEO for websites, whether or not they were built by our team. Utilizing the best tools in the SEO industry, we excel in written content creation, including blogs,...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Branding
- Web Design
- Show more
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
dNOVO Group is one of Canada's leading SEO, AI Search Optimization, PPC, web design, & digital marketing agencies, with offices in Toronto, Ottawa, & Calgary helping law firms, medical practices, professional service businesses dominate search, generate qualified leads, and achieve measurable growth...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
We're in the business of making your online presence as stunning as the views of Staten Island. And hey, we've been perfecting our craft for over 20 years, so you know we mean business...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- SEO
- Show more
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We focus on growing your sales funnel with qualified leads that are sales ready prospects. There is no better or cost effect method to do that other than digital marketing. We're good at it and we want you to profit from our expertise. Get world-class execution that delivers meaningful results. Reach out to...
Top Services:
- AEO
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Rochester, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Egochi is a digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, local SEO, PPC, Google Ads, web design, social media marketing, content marketing, eCommerce SEO, CRO, and online reputation management for businesses seeking stronger search visibility, leads, and revenue growth...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- UI/UX Design
- Show more
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $170/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
At Adapting Social we work on New York City time, which means everything has to be TOP quality and has to be done yesterday. As a business owner, your job is to produce the best product or service you can, our job is to showcase your ambitions to your customers locally and or globally...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At 9Sail, we're committed to making your website as successful as possible. With meticulously designed search engine optimization and pay-per-click campaigns, we help guide more relevant traffic and qualified leads to your website...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- CRO
- Show more
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Located on 3 continents we provide branding & design, consulting, development, and marketing through our several brands: Incognito Worldwide, Inicia Incorporated, I2MEDIALAB, I2 Web Services, First Drum Productions, umong others...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Show more
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
LawRank specializes in SEO, PPC, and web design for lawyers...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Show more
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Allen Marketing Communications, Inc. is a boutique consumer marketing public relations agency specializing in travel, food and beverages, wine and spirits, non-profits and lifestyle brands...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Development
- SEO
- Email Marketing
- Show more
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Siege Media is a full-service GEO agency for brands that want to win in search and AI. We help high-growth startups and enterprises drive traditional search and LLM visibility through SEO/GEO consulting, content marketing, affiliate partnerships, Reddit marketing, and digital PR...
Top Services:
- AEO
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Public Relations
- Affiliate Marketing
- Show more
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Boutique digital marketing agency specializing in local SEO...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Show more
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Rooted Rock Marketing is a woman-owned digital agency founded in 2020 by Shelly Cihan, a digital expert since 2009. Trusted by DMOs, visitor bureaus, and various industries, we specialize in high-impact SEO/SEM and digital strategy...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Strategy
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Argyle, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Our goal is to maintain work ethics throughout the project's duration in addition to technical excellence and on-time project completion...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
R.I.S.E. Online Marketing Strategies helps local businesses by creating customized strategies based on their target markets and industries so that they can grow faster...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Digital Strategy
- UI/UX Design
- SEO
- CRO
- Show more
- Location
- Poughkeepsie, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We are a digital marketing firm that believes in the efficacy of distinct vision, focused strategy, and quantifiable success. Our team of seasoned professionals utilizes the newest digital tools and trends to provide marketing solutions that produce results. We assist businesses in navigating the digital...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Location
- Florida, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We help businesses tell their unique story to the world, creating a brand identity that resonates with buyers and establishes their brand as a leader in their industry, develop and execute innovative marketing strategies that stand out from the competition and drive results, understand their target audience...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Show more
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Web Design Heaven is a Modern NYC Professional Digital Marketing Agency since 2011...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Logo Design
- Show more
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
CMT Graphics LLC is a remote Creative Design Studio dedicated to elevating brands with expert graphic design, social media visuals, and WordPress website solutions.Lets create something amazing!...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Show more
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
At B3 Media Consulting, we are committed to leveraging digital expertise to consult on and create integrated marketing for growth minded businesses. We are digital marketing experts who have experience working at Google and can accelerate. your digital marketing needs and drive up ROI quickly...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- eCommerce Development
- CRO
- Show more
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We deliver innovative software solutions that bring your passion projects to life, enabling them to ignite, grow, and thrive. Whether you need stunning web design or a sophisticated custom software system for your institution, we've got you covered...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Software Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Show more
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Crypto Traffic Market is a specialized crypto, Web3, and AI marketing agency focused on helping innovative startups grow their visibility and attract real users and investors. Since 2017, the agency has supported blockchain projects at every stage, from early launch to scaling and expansion...
Top Services:
- PPC
- Email Marketing
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
PositiveBrand is a research-driven brand and marketing consultancy helping organizations build stronger brands, sharper strategies, and more effective marketing programs. We combine customer insight, behavioral science, creative development, digital marketing, and lead generation to help B2B companies...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Market Research
- Creative Services
- Public Relations
- Digital Services
- Show more
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Elite Era Development is a dynamic web development, web designing, branding, and marketing agency that empowers businesses with innovative digital solutions. With a global presence in Alberta, Canada, the United States, and Pakistan, we combine creativity, technical expertise, and strategic thinking to...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
- Show more
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Web3 MoJo serves as your ally in the realm of Web3. Specializing in the promotion and management of all aspects related to Web3, we cater to blockchain projects, forward-thinking companies, and individuals embracing the digital revolution. Whatever your endeavor entails, we're here to offer our expertise and...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Direct Marketing
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Show more
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Artimization is a global digital marketing company offering a range of customized solutions to startups & eCommerce businesses. They offer innovative web design and social media marketing services to keep your brand at the top of its game...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- SEO
- Print Design
- Digital Marketing
- Show more
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
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How to Hire SEO Companies in New York
How do you choose the right SEO service type for your business?
Choose the SEO service type that aligns with your customer search behavior, business needs, and the constraints that are blocking your growth.
Below are the most common SEO services:
| SEO service | Choose it when | Best for |
| Local SEO | You need to improve visibility in Google Maps, Google Business Profiles, and local-intent searches | Small businesses targeting a specific city, neighborhood, or service area |
| Technical SEO | You need to fix crawling, indexing, rendering, site architecture, speed, or mobile usability issues | Organizations with complex websites or engineering-related SEO problems |
| On-page SEO and content | You need stronger service pages, topic coverage, internal linking, and people-first content | Businesses with weak coverage, thin pages, and low relevance |
| eCommerce SEO | You need help with category pages, product pages, faceted navigation, and product discovery | Brands with large catalogs and require product/category discovery |
| International SEO | You serve multiple countries, regions, or languages and need the right URL structure and localization signals | Businesses with multi-country or multilingual websites |
| Off-page SEO | You need credible mentions and links from real sources, not link schemes | Brands with strong content but weak website authority |
A recent study on Google algorithm ranking factors found that the consistent publication of satisfying content (23%) is the most influential SEO factor. This is followed by keywords in the meta title tag (14%), backlinks (13%), niche expertise (13%), and search engagement (12%).
How do you determine if the SEO agencies in New York are the right fit for your business?
The right SEO agencies in New York are those who have proven results in your specific niche and competitive borough, such as Manhattan or Brooklyn. Additionally, these agencies align their capabilities and operating models to match your needs.
Here is a side-by-side comparison to better help your evaluation process:
| Strong fit | Weak fit |
| Client record of businesses with the same model, sales cycle, and search complexity | Client record that shows named brands but are unrelated to your buyer journey or site type |
| Provides expertise in the SEO type you need | Offers generic SEO coverage, and does not customize its services to your needs |
| Case studies show baseline, work performed, time frame, and business outcomes | Case studies only show ranking screenshots and vanity traffic |
| Offers a named team, clear scope, transparent reporting, and reasonable contract terms | Guarantees results, but is vague about its delivery team methods |
According to a Backlinko study, the following are the primary factors that businesses consider when choosing an SEO company:
- Reputation: 74%
- Cost: 70%
- Reputation in a specific industry: 59%
- Google rankings: 59%
- Referrals: 55%
- Case studies: 49%
Additionally, 78% of businesses say that the SEO agency's location is important when choosing a partner.
What information should you receive from SEO companies in New York before making a final decision?
Before making a final decision, you should have a clear view of the agency's proposed priorities, realistic expected outcomes, reporting approach, named team, tool stack, and access requirements.
With that information, you can more objectively evaluate whether an agency understands your business, can address your search performance challenges, and is likely to support your goals.
Credible SEO agencies in New York should be able to provide:
- Examples of previous projects relevant to your industry, target market, website type, and project scope
- An initial view of your competitors, audience, and search opportunity
- A proposed SEO strategy with clear priorities
- Realistic expectations for short-term and longer-term outcomes
- A communication plan, including meeting cadence and points of contact
- Sample monthly reports showing how they track traffic, conversions, and business impact
What should be included in your SEO contract?
Your contract with a New York SEO agency should include a clear scope of work, named team members and responsibilities, deliverables, timelines and milestones, payment terms, asset ownership, and a termination clause.
Look for the following when reviewing your SEO contract:
- Defined roles and processes: Identifies the day-to-day team, their responsibilities, and the level of account access required. For example, the agency may manage technical SEO and link outreach, while your internal team handles content approvals.
- Description of tasks: Defines the scope of work and the specific deliverables included in the engagement.
- Timeline: Outlines the contract term, delivery schedule, milestones, and project phases.
- Reporting: States how often reports will be delivered, what metrics they will include, and which supporting data sources will be used, such as Google Analytics and Google Search Console. Some agencies may also provide a sample report.
- Payment terms: Explains pricing, billing schedule, payment deadlines, and how out-of-scope work will be priced. It should also address late payments and any required upfront payments.
- Ownership of work: Clarifies who owns the content, deliverables, accounts, data, and other assets created or managed during the engagement, and how control will be transferred at the end of the contract.
- Contract duration: States the start date and end date of the agreement.
- Termination clause: Explains the notice period, offboarding process, and any conditions for ending the agreement early.
- Scope change process: Describes how changes in scope will be handled, such as through a change order, revised proposal, or contract addendum.
- Confidentiality clause: Defines which business information, data, assets, and results must be kept confidential.
By including these terms, you reduce misunderstandings, protect your assets, and make it easier to transition away from the agency if needed.
What can you expect in the first 90 days of your engagement?
In the first 90 days, your New York SEO agency would usually deliver an SEO audit, prioritized roadmap, baseline measurement setup, initial keyword and content research, and the resolution of critical errors.
Because SEO results often take time, be cautious of agencies that promise major ranking, traffic, or revenue gains in the first 90 days.
Expect the following in the first 90 days of your engagement with the New York SEO agency:
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6 Frequently Asked Questions About SEO Agencies in New York
What is a realistic budget for SEO services in New York?
A realistic budget for SEO services in New York is about 5%-10% of your marketing budget, or about $7,000-$15,000 per month for small businesses and over $25,000 per month for enterprise-level work. Â
According to a study by First Page Sage, SEO companies in NY charge an average of $9,000 per month, one of the highest rates for SEO services in the United States. Â
However, a realistic budget should reflect your work scope and depth, including industry competition, current SEO performance, service type, and content velocity. Â
For instance, small projects that require local citations and features, light outreach, and 1-2-page updates may expect to pay $3,000-$5,000 for the project. Â
However, projects that require monthly outreach campaigns, high-authority links, continuous optimization, and index control, and four content pieces per month may total $25,000 per month.Â
How long does it take for a search engine optimization firm in New York to show meaningful results?
According to Google's official statement, it takes at least 4 months to see meaningful results from SEO strategies.Â
However, a reputable search engine optimization firm in New York will base its expected outcomes on your current website authority, target niche, industry competitiveness, and aggressiveness of your strategies. It may also shift the timeline due to Google Algorithm updates.Â
Typically, you can expect the following quick wins within 4 months: reduced site errors and increased impressions, traffic, and rankings for low-competition keywords. However, these results may fluctuate as Google starts indexing and crawling your pages.Â
After 6 months, your results become more stable, and you start recording improved rankings, especially for long-tail keywords and broad keyword groups. You will also notice regular traffic, conversions, and revenue from your SEO strategies.Â
When should you hire a NY SEO agency vs. a digital marketing agency?
Hire a New York SEO agency when organic search is your main growth channel, and a digital marketing agency when you need one partner to coordinate strategy across multiple channels.Â
Consider a New York SEO agency if:Â
- Organic search is your main customer acquisition channel or growth challenge.Â
- You need specialized expertise in technical SEO, local SEO, eCommerce SEO, or multilingual SEO.Â
- You want deep search diagnostics, keyword strategy, and a focused SEO roadmap.Â
Consider a full-service digital marketing agency if:Â
- You want one agency to manage SEO alongside paid media, social media, content, and email marketing.Â
- You are launching a multi-channel campaign and need broader marketing support.Â
- You need paid search and SEO to work together as part of one integrated strategy.Â
What should you look for in the case studies of SEO agencies in New York?
When reviewing case studies from SEO agencies in New York, look for clear methods, realistic timeframes, measurable business impact, and examples that are relevant to your business model and goals.Â
Strong SEO case studies should include:Â
- The starting baselineÂ
- The business problemÂ
- The project durationÂ
- The agency's strategy and executionÂ
- Measurable resultsÂ
- The broader business impactÂ
Ideally, the agency should also show case studies involving businesses with a similar sales cycle, geographic focus, website complexity, and level of competition.Â
What red flags should you pay attention to?
The biggest red flags when evaluating SEO companies in New York are guaranteed rankings, vague methods, manipulative tactics, weak proof, early grabs for control, and reporting that never connects SEO to business outcomes.Â
Watch out for the following:Â
- Ranking guarantees: Google evaluates over 200 ranking factors to determine the ranking of a page, meaning no agency can guarantee rankings. Agencies that promise first-page rankings in 30 days, guaranteed traffic, or priority submission are not making credible SEO commitments.Â
- Vague methods: If an agency cannot clearly explain what it plans to do, why it matters, and what the expected outcome is, it might be using risky tactics that hurt search performance over time.Â
- Weak case studies: Case studies that have no baseline, timeframe, process explanation, and relevant references may not be relevant to your business context. As such, these act more as sales copy rather than proof of work.Â
- Vanity reporting: Strong SEO reporting connects search visibility to meaningful business outcomes, such as qualified traffic, leads, sales, or other conversions. If an agency reports only rankings, impressions, or isolated keyword movements, it may not be tying SEO work to real business value.
- Ownership issues: Any agency that pushes for admin access, server access, or domain control before earning your trust creates unnecessary risk. During the audit or assessment stage, read-only access is usually the safer starting point.Â
What questions should you ask SEO companies in New York?
When interviewing SEO companies in NY, ask about how they prioritize work, who will actually work on your account, how they handle attribution, what realistic outcomes they expect, and how they will connect SEO performance to your business goals.Â
Here are a few questions to start with:Â
- How will you prioritize the work when budget and development resources are limited?Â
- Who will work on our SEO account? What will be outsourced, and what level of senior involvement should we expect?
- What is realistically achievable within the first 90 days?Â
- How will you handle attribution, lead quality, and pipeline tracking when SEO impact is not immediately obvious?Â
- How will you measure success in a way that aligns with our revenue goals, not just SEO metrics?Â
