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Welcome to EcomWizards, your strategic partner in digital success. Specializing in Amazon PPC Management, Facebook Ads Management, and Google Ads Management, we propel your brand to the forefront of the digital marketplace...
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- Digital Services
- Branding
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a top-rated Amazon Brand Management Agency, offering end-to-end services from listing optimization to Amazon PPC. As a top-rated seller on Upwork with a 100% Job Success Score (JSS), we deliver proven results for brands looking to grow on Amazon...
Top Services:
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
AXAT Technologies, is a fast Growing Web Development, Mobile App Development and Digital Marketing firm, Located at Mumbai, India and Singapore. Website Development, Web App Development, E-Commerce Development, Custom Application Development, Cloud Application Development, SAAS Application Development...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
SunTech Applications provides a comprehensive range of digital transformation and technology services, guiding international clientele from initial conceptualization through to effective implementation, thereby empowering them to surpass their competitors...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
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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
- 2 Projects Listed
Liquid Web Developer is your trusted partner for all Shopify development needs, offering expertise and tailored solutions to enhance your e-commerce platform. With a commitment to excellence and a deep understanding of Shopify, we ensure your online store achieves optimal performance and growth...
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- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Design Services
- Graphic 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
Digital Heroes is a full-stack Shopify development and digital marketing agency founded in 2017. We specialize in building high-converting ecommerce stores, Shopify custom development, web design, SEO, and brand growth strategies. With 2,000+ stores built and $10M+ in client revenue generated, we are a...
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- Software Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Branding
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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
- 23 Projects Listed
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
The TechNerdNYC team consists of proficient and seasoned professionals who are dedicated to providing optimal solutions for our clients. Our experts are passionate about delivering excellence. Recognizing the significance of a robust online presence in today's digital era, we are committed to offering the...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Queensbury, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
Reliqus offers you world class IT and Marketing Services that will stand you out from your competitors...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
B3NET Inc. stands as a leading web design company, offering personalized website solutions, digital marketing, app development, and AI integration services to small and mid-sized businesses in Dallas, Texas. With roots dating back to 1999, our skilled team is committed to providing responsive website design...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
Crafting stunning websites that not only look great but also perform at their best. We offer a comprehensive range of services to meet your organization/business needs. We leverage the latest technologies to provide innovative result-oriented solutions that enhance user experience and engagement...
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- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- SEO
- Branding
- Design Services
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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
Working Weekends is a global Shopify Partner e-commerce agency helping brands design, build, and scale high-converting online stores. We specialize in custom Shopify development, UI/UX, CRO, SEO, and performance marketing to drive measurable growth. With teams across India, Dubai, and the US, we work with...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- CRO
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
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
WebSmitherz is a digital development agency building fast, scalable websites, custom web applications, eCommerce solutions, and search strategies for businesses that want technology to work as a growth engine...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Rank Jockey is an elite SEO agency and advanced SEO company specializing in technical search architecture, enterprise log file analysis, and high-converting ecommerce SEO services. We help ambitious brands and enterprise organizations capture high-intent organic demand, resolve complex indexation bottlenecks...
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- SEO
- Content Marketing
- eCommerce
- Social Media Marketing
- AEO
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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
Plain House Studio is the best web designing agency for modern websites made by Staten Island web designers. The owner saw an opportunity, since every web designing agency on Staten Island are making outdated designs. Plain House Studio Competes in designs with the largest web design agencies in New York...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Design Services
- SEO
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Premium web design and digital solutions that convert visitors into customers built for businesses that refuse to blend in...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Mucilli Design is a small design and development company, focused on building custom websites and PWA apps. We are based in Brooklyn, NY...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
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- 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 empower clients to shine online with intelligent design, strategic branding, and seamless digital experiences. From sleek visuals to impactful brand identity, top search performance, and engaging features, we take care of it all. The result is a smooth user journey that drives real conversions. With us...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Rochester, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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
DJC Graphic Designs is a boutique web design agency located in Buffalo NY. We specialize in offering great website design services for small businesses. DJC Graphic Designs is a boutique marketing and design agency focusing on elevating the website design, branding and marketing of small businesses...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Buffalo, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
My Marketing Stars is a vibrant digital marketing agency in New York that has a lot to offer to businesses in terms of online growth and real performance. With a group of skilled marketers, we give a large list of services like SEO, social media marketing, PPC ads, content creation, and web development...
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- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
At The AJ Center helps businesses achieve transformative growth by creating digital strategies that turn hesitation into action. We help your customers say Yes without second-guessing, by crafting marketing solutions that resonate with audiences and drive confident decisions...
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- CRO
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Content Marketing
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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
Yeshaya.dev is a NYC-based boutique agency specializing in custom coded, hand-made websites. Founder Yeshaya Shapiro has over 5 years experience in web development and is a perfectionist in his craft. We also do SEO work, re-designs, marketing, and luxury-focused development...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- CRO
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
LaunchPoint Design LLC is a web design and development agency helping businesses grow with high-performance, conversion-focused websites. We dont just make sites look good we build reliable digital systems designed to attract visitors, generate leads, and support long-term growth.Every website is custom...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
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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
Iluma Marketing is a marketing intelligence agency specializing in SEO, content strategy, and local search dominance. We help businesses move beyond short-term traffic tactics by transforming organic visibility into a long-term digital asset. Through proprietary frameworks like ILA™, AdLuma™, and...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
KRS Creative builds elegant, clean, custom WordPress websites using Elementor Pro and UX/UI design in Figma. Based in Brooklyn, New York...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Email Marketing
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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
- 2 Projects Listed
We build high performance websites, SEO driven marketing systems, automation workflows, AI powered solutions, and content strategies designed to increase visibility, engagement, and revenue...
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- SEO
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Reputation Management
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Buffalo, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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
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
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
Offering high-converting solutions for Shopify and Shopify plus Website Design, Development and Ecommerce Marketing!...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Huntington Station, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
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...
Top Services:
- 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
Digital Silk
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.AI LeaderRecognized for strong visibility across AI-powered search and answer engines.+1Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Growing Brands Online
Digital Silk is a New York SEO company that runs SEO, content, and development teams in-house, ensuring technical fixes and new pages follow the same requirements for speed, indexing, and conversion. The agency is Forbes-recognized and has been named a 2025 Agency of the Year by DesignRush...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 42 Projects Listed
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WordPress Website Design Review from Lauren Maffei Johnson
Our company had such a wonderful experience with this team! Their design work is top-notch, and they did a really wonderful job of walking us through the process, but also finding ways to go above and beyond with things we needed additional help with, such as connecting Google Analytics. Highly recommend and would use again.
Web Development Review from Sarah Balducci
The team that I worked with was fantastic and was able to give my company a stunning website, every idea came to life. The team of Emily, Monica and Violet was always available and with a smile on there faces. Great company to work with.
Web Development Review from Elma Madzar
The landing page looks great and got positive feedback. They did a great job taking direction, following my vision, collaborating, and suggesting alternative options. Overall easy, collaborative, and great execution of vision.
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Buzzworthy Studio
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.We specialize in creating meaningful digital experiences infused with emotion, driven by innovation, evoking a sense of awe and wonder...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Branding
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Found are the Everysearch agency. Masters of search performance across all digital marketing platforms. Employing PPC, SEO, paid social, and creative content, they harness the power of data and AI to craft and execute winning digital marketing strategies...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- eCommerce
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Ambrose Marketing is a creative agency built for modern, impact-driven brands. We specialize in web design, SEO, branding, and social media strategy that actually moves the needle. From luxury wellness founders to real estate visionaries, we help businesses cut through the noise with elevated design, clear...
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- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Advertising
- SEO
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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
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
BlueSwitch specializes in delivering intelligent Shopify Plus solutions and innovative implementations, driven by our belief that scaling your eCommerce business should be a seamless experience...
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- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $185/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
C&A Digital is a strategic healthcare communications agency that propels brands forward. Our client roster includes some of the largest global pharmaceutical, biotech and hospital / medical practices. We deliver innovative marketing strategies that get results...
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- Digital Services
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
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- Location
- White Plains, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
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
ELITEHUB Luxury Digital Agency specializes in elevating high-end brands through tailored digital marketing, innovative technology solutions, and personalized consulting services. Our expert team crafts bespoke strategies that enhance online presence, drive engagement, and ensure exceptional client...
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- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
- PPC
- SEO
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $400/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Your trusted SEO agency in Florida for higher rankings, more traffic, and measurable business growth. Johnny's Digital, a leading Digital Marketing Agency, helps expand your business online and drive growth in multiple directions with innovative digital strategies...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Location
- Port Washington, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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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:
| Timeframe | Activity | Deliverables |
| Days 1-30 |
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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.
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.
However, a realistic budget should reflect your work scope and depth, including industry competition, current SEO performance, service type, and content velocity.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Consider a New York SEO agency if:
- Organic search is your main customer acquisition channel or growth challenge.
- You need specialized expertise in technical SEO, local SEO, eCommerce SEO, or multilingual SEO.
- You want deep search diagnostics, keyword strategy, and a focused SEO roadmap.
Consider a full-service digital marketing agency if:
- You want one agency to manage SEO alongside paid media, social media, content, and email marketing.
- You are launching a multi-channel campaign and need broader marketing support.
- You need paid search and SEO to work together as part of one integrated strategy.
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.
Strong SEO case studies should include:
- The starting baseline
- The business problem
- The project duration
- The agency's strategy and execution
- Measurable results
- The broader business impact
Ideally, the agency should also show case studies involving businesses with a similar sales cycle, geographic focus, website complexity, and level of competition.
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.
Watch out for the following:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
Here are a few questions to start with:
- How will you prioritize the work when budget and development resources are limited?
- 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?
- How will you handle attribution, lead quality, and pipeline tracking when SEO impact is not immediately obvious?
- How will you measure success in a way that aligns with our revenue goals, not just SEO metrics?
