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Axis Web Art is a Shopify-focused web design and development agency based in New York, helping brands build scalable, high-performing eCommerce experiences. As a Shopify Partner, the agency specializes in custom Shopify and Shopify Plus development, platform migrations, and conversion-focused UI/UX. From...
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- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
- SEO
- CRO
- PPC
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We offer professional SEO services located in Long Beach, New York that help websites increase their organic search score drastically in order to compete for the highest rankings even when it comes to highly competitive keywords...
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- SEO
- Reputation Management
- CRO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Long Beach, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Design 360 Studio is build on the idea that good design should feel effortless but work hard behind the scenes. We help business shape their identity through thoughtful visuals, clean design, and a clear undestanding of what makes them different. .Every project is approached with care, creativity, and a focus...
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- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
LCGraphics helps small and service-based businesses turn their websites into lead-generating machines. We specialize in fast, high-converting designs, mobile optimization, and SEO-focused builds that dont just look good but actually drive calls, bookings, and revenue...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Software Development
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- Location
- Cortland, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Demand generation, product marketing, content, and SEO for cybersecurity vendors selling to CISOs, IT directors, and security teams...
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- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Public Relations
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
C&I Studios is a global creative studio specializing in video production, photography, branding, graphic design, web design, and storytelling-driven marketing campaigns. The agency helps brands create impactful visual experiences that engage audiences and drive measurable results...
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
House of Psalm is a platform-neutral SEO and Search Experience Optimization (SXO) agency that helps brands improve visibility and engagement across search engines, marketplaces, social platforms, and AI-driven discovery channels. Rather than focusing solely on rankings, the agency combines SEO strategy...
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- SEO
- eCommerce
- Social Media Marketing
- AI Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
SharpFront builds high-converting websites for local businesses. Mobile-responsive design that turns visitors into customers...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
OSMOS
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.OSMOS is the New York brand company for technology companies at their defining moments. Strategy, brand identity, and the digital flagship, built as one system by one team in 12 to 16 weeks at a fixed fee. Brands people love and machines understand...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
PROCEED is a full-service digital marketing agency focused on helping businesses push boundaries and achieve exceptional results. Specializing in 360-degree digital solutions, they offer services in website design, SEO optimization, social media management, and content creation...
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- Creative Services
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Web Development
- PPC
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
HikeOne Creatives is a results-driven digital agency specializing in website design and development, SEO, and comprehensive digital marketing solutions...
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- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
RevWolf is a New York-based web design and development agency building custom websites, app, and digital strategies for growing businesses. RevWolf has partnered with over 100 companies across industries to create digital experiences that convert prospects into customers. No templates or generic solutions...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Branding
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
SamGrowth helps individuals, nonprofits, and startups increase visibility and performance of their crowdfunding and online campaigns. We focus on audience targeting, storytelling, and strategic promotion to turn attention into real engagement and support. Our goal is to help campaigns grow with purpose, reach...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Direct Marketing
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Digi Rank Prime is a global remote digital marketing agency helping businesses in the US and Canada grow through AI-driven SEO, GEO optimization, and high-performance Google Ads strategies focused on measurable traffic, leads, and revenue growth...
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- SEO
- PPC
- CRO
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Mach9 is an AI-powered digital communications and marketing agency built for organizations operating in highly regulated industries and sports. Founded in New York and expanding globally, MACH9 combines cultural intelligence, real-time data analysis, strategic communications, and AI-driven optimization to...
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- AI Development
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Rochester web studio shipping hand-coded Next.js sites with 95+ Lighthouse Performance scores, built-in local SEO, and AI chatbots that capture leads around the clock. Flat pricing from $1,950 with free hosting at launch. Free 24-hour site audit for any business...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Rochester, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We help businesses scale by improving their marketing funnels, offer, running paid ads and social media and building ai automation systems for making experience faster and more comfortable...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Business Consulting
- Web Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
SCHORE is a brand strategy and performance marketing agency built for e-commerce brands that refuse to be ordinary. We run the full stack brand, paid media, AI creative, SEO, and retention with zero fluff and complete accountability to results...
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- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
PixelPropel is a WordPress development and digital solutions agency focused on creating fast, modern, and user-friendly websites. We help businesses build a strong online presence through custom WordPress development, website redesign, speed optimization, SEO-friendly structures, and ongoing website support...
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- Digital Services
- Branding
- Package Design
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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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
MIS Services Inc Long Island digital marketing agency in Lindenhurst, NY since 2013. We deliver SEO, web design, PPC, content marketing, and AI search optimization (AEO/GEO) getting clients cited by ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, and Perplexity. Specialty: HIPAA-safe healthcare marketing for medical, dental...
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- Reputation Management
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Lindenhurst, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Digital Agency Marketing delivers AI SEO, Local SEO, General SEO, PPC, Lead Generation, Web Development & Social Media Marketing with 15+ years of trusted results...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
Obrofy is a data-driven digital marketing agency that helps businesses generate qualified leads and accelerate revenue growth through SEO, AI Search Optimization (GEO), Local SEO, paid advertising, and conversion-focused website strategies. Founded in 2020, the agency combines data, AI, and multi-channel...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- CRO
- Media Buying
- SEO
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
BillVolt is more than a medical billing companywe are a strategic revenue cycle partner dedicated to helping healthcare providers unlock their full financial potential. By combining advanced technology, AI driven workflows, and experienced healthcare professionals, we transform complex billing processes into...
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- Digital Services
- Customer Support
- IT Services
- Mobile App Development
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Spring Valley, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $5/hr
A Brooklyn-based, full-service Amazon agency for consumer brands. We run advertising, listings and SEO, A+ Content, creative, and account management in-house, tied to a proprietary BI dashboard. And because we own and operate our own Amazon brands, we manage client accounts with real operator instincts, not...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- CRO
- Media Buying
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Batista AI builds custom websites for NYC contractors and installs AI agent systems physically inside small businesses using Mac mini and Mac Studio hardware. Our AI agents handle lead generation, scheduling, invoicing, and customer follow-up 24/7 on Apple Silicon. We serve HVAC, plumbing, electrical...
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- Web Design
- AI Development
- Web Development
- SEO
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Gaper.io builds and deploys production AI agents directly into enterprise workflows. Powered by OpenAI, Claude, and Gemini, our agents handle real work across healthcare, legal, finance, and operations. Unlike vendors who stop at demos, we go live in your stack in as little as 24 hours, with your team owning...
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- AI Development
- Software Development
- IT Services
- AEO
- SEO
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $74/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Butler/Till is an independent, women-owned, 100% employee-owned Certified B Corporation media agency delivering measurable marketing performance through strategy, media, analytics, and technology...
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- Media Buying
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Video Production
- Audio Production
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- Location
- Rochester, New York
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
eBizTrait Inc. is a trusted Shopify development company in USA, delivering custom Shopify solutions for businesses looking to build high-performance eCommerce stores. As a reliable Shopify development Partner in California, we create scalable, user-friendly, and conversion-focused online stores tailored to...
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- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- PPC
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Norwich, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Boost Your Google RankingHigher ranking & traffic with our powerful techniquesDrive more organic traffic, leads, and conversions with our tailored SEO solutions. Trusted by businesses worldwide to deliver measurable results...
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- AEO
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Cairo, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We're Yellowfin Development, a Long Island web design and digital marketing studio led by founder Stephen Knight. With roots in web work since 1996 and Yellowfin founded in 2013, our one-owner model delivers hands-on WordPress/WooCommerce sites, hosting, email, SEO, Google Ads and ongoing support. We...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Freeport, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
SEO Jetty, a premier digital marketing agency, offers comprehensive and customized services to elevate your online presence. With a focus on SEO, content marketing, and a data-driven approach, we help businesses achieve long-term results and increased brand visibility. Trust our experienced team to drive your...
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- AEO
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Liverpool, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $24/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
MoJo Small Business Marketing is a Long Island-based marketing consultancy led by Matthew Overs, a marketing expert and business advisor with over 15 years of experience. The practice provides customized digital marketing and lead-generation services, including SEO, SEM, social media, email and text...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- AEO
- PPC
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Malverne, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
Elite Web Pro is a leading custom software development company in the USA with decades of experience in delivering perfectly aligned solutions to your business needs. Powered by the latest technology and tools, our experts will make sure your business runs 24/7 smoothly without any kind of disruption. Whether...
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- Creative Services
- Web Development
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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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
- 1 Project Listed
Accelerate growth in the marine industry with specialized marketing strategies designed for boat builders, dealerships, and marine service providers. We combine advanced search engine optimization, entity optimization, and multi-channel digital campaigns to drive qualified leads and maximize revenue.Scale...
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- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Florida, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Managed IT and cybersecurity firm serving small and midsized organizations with 24/7 support, cloud and Microsoft 365 management, disaster recovery, and secure AI adoption...
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- Managed Services
- Cloud Consulting
- Cybersecurity
- IT Services
- AI Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
ErosRank is a leading adult seo agency built around the latest AI-assisted search strategies for legal adult brands. We combine technical SEO, semantic optimization, GEO, AEO, and human-led strategy to improve visibility across Google Search, AI Overviews, AI Mode, and generative engines while building...
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- Digital Services
- Reputation Management
- SEO
- AEO
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Copper City Digital is a web design and digital marketing agency based in Rome, New York, serving small businesses across Central New York and beyond. The company combines web design, digital marketing, local SEO, and AI-powered automation to help businesses improve their online visibility, generate leads...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Services
- Branding
- SEO
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- Location
- Rome, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Zevenstone is a creativetech powerhouse blending software engineering, brand design, and performance marketing to fuel unstoppable business growth...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Ohio, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
The Remarkable is a boutique growth marketing agency pairing fractional CMO strategy with hands-on execution for subscription, PLG, and AI companies. One senior team runs paid media, AI performance creative, conversion optimization, and lifecycle marketing as a single compounding system - every test creates...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- AEO
- PPC
- Media Buying
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
We help start, launch, and grow small businesses and brands. NYC based, offering services nationwide. Learn more at rymariemarketing.com...
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- Digital Services
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Albany, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Ellite Assistant is a professional remote staffing and virtual assistant services company that provides dedicated remote support to businesses. The company helps business owners and teams delegate administrative, customer service, sales, marketing, technical, research, and operational tasks to virtual...
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- Business Consulting
- Digital Services
- HR Outsourcing
- Customer Support
- Managed Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $5/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Founded in 2012, BrandEnn is a brand identity studio based in Istanbul and New York. It creates brand identity architecture, digital asset design, social media communication strategies, and cinematic brand narratives for hospitality, food and beverage, and lifestyle brands. Identity projects are completed in...
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- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Award-winning marketing agency trusted by 200+ businesses nationwide for web design, SEO, PPC, social media, and automation, backed by responsive service and lasting client relationships...
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- Web Design
- AEO
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- CRO
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- Location
- Hauppauge, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
ROZUM builds the growth systems small businesses and agencies usually lack. Positioning, new business infrastructure, pipeline development, outreach the stuff that turns reputation into revenue. Founded by Maria Robles, a former senior biz dev lead who spent a decade building new business functions for...
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- Business Consulting
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Hadrus Digital is a multidisciplinary digital studio helping businesses grow through digital marketing, web and mobile app development, UI/UX design, and AI solutions. We combine strategy, creativity, and technology to build scalable digital experiences that improve online visibility, customer engagement, and...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Arascow is a full-service digital marketing and SEO agency offering SEO, local SEO, PPC, link building, content marketing, web design, and digital advertising to help businesses grow online...
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- Digital Services
- WordPress Website Design
- AEO
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Bay Shore, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Hello,We offer Guest Posts, Link Insertions, Homepage & Footer Links on quality websites across various niches, countries, and languages.DoFollow Permanent Placements Free Content WritingSend us your requirements and well share suitable websites and prices.Contact: alex.jack@linksbuilding.io |...
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- Digital Strategy
- Branding
- Digital Services
- SEO
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Get Review Buzz is a digital marketing agency helping businesses improve their online visibility and brand presence. Our services include SEO, Local SEO, Google Business Profile optimization, social media marketing, reputation management, and website solutions. We focus on practical, tailored strategies that...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $24/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Wadabu gives consumer-brand startups a senior growth team without the cost of hiring one. Paid ads, SEO and AI search, conversion work and Klaviyo email run under one plan and one revenue target, on month-to-month terms with published pricing. Past results include $3M+ in U.S. sales in 18 months for CraftBot...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- AEO
- Media Buying
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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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
