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Probey Services has collaborated with more than 2,000 clients, accumulating 1,000+ five-star reviews. Its SEO service covers keyword research, on-page and off-page optimization, content creation, and monthly performance reporting. Named Best SEO Agency by DesignRush 2023...
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
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 94 Projects Listed
Adwords PPC Expert is a reputable company specializing in outsourced PPC management. Our team is dedicated to delivering professional digital marketing services with expertise and precision...
Top Services:
- PPC
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- 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
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Our SEO Experts create customized SEO strategies considering n number of factors like type of business, competition, keywords and lot more because we believe every business need a custom solution. We follow a simple process of auditing the website first, understanding business goals and based on the outcome...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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...
Top Services:
- 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
AdSolve Media Were more than marketers; were growth architects. We help ambitious small and mid-sized businesses build bold brands, launch high-impact campaigns, and dominate the digital arena...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Package Design
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $12/hr
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
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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
- 5 Projects 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
Manhattan Web Design is a fully remote web design agency dedicated to creating websites that do more than just exist they impress, engage, and convert visitors into loyal customers. Working with businesses across the globe, the agency brings together a team of skilled designers, developers, and digital...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- SEO
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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
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
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Wildnet Technologies - Best Digital Marketing Agency | White Label Services for Growing Agencies | Results-Driven AI SEO Services We don't just run campaigns, we build growth engines that scale. As an award-winning digital marketing and SEO agency, we help brands and agencies dominate their markets through...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Staff Augmentation
- Digital Services
- PPC
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Soft Tech Group is a New York-based IT services firm specializing in custom technology solutions that enhance business efficiency and drive growth. With a focus on industries such as healthcare, education, finance, and retail, they deliver results through innovation and strategic implementation...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Show more
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
HubShout provides white label SEO and PPC services for digital marketing agencies, web design agencies, traditional advertising agencies and other companies looking to add SEO and PPC to their service offering...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- eCommerce
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Rochester, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We’re a Award winning web design and web development agency with global presence in NYC, London, Singapore, Malaysia and India...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- SEO
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Ingenious Guru specializes in Digital Marketing and offer their clients complete web based solutions. With InGeniousGuru functional strategies, you can increase your company's rank on top in search engines...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Dix Hills, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
iQlance is a leading web &mobile app development company with a strong presence in Dallas, USA. With extensive experience in crafting and deploying innovative mobile applications and software, we focus on creating customer-centric product designs that deliver seamless user experience...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- AI Development
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 21 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
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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
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
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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
- 4 Projects Listed
eBizTrait is an offshore web development company and Digital marketing agency delivering high quality, cost effective, reliable result-oriented web and e-commerce solutions on time for a global clientele...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Marketing
- Show more
- Location
- Norwich, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Globex IT Solutions is a full featured web and IT solutions company based in New York City...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Graphic Design
- Show more
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Curvearro is Leading, award winning creative & digital marketing agency and delivering maximum ROI to top brands offering SEO, SEM, Creative, Social Media Marketing Services agency that drives digital performance for many of the world’s largest brands. A trusted partner with an in-depth understanding of...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
- SEO
- eCommerce
- Show more
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Prospered are the Top Web Designing and Digital Marketing Agency providing E-Commerce solutions, Web development in Brooklyn New York USA...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- PPC
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
Amazon Listing Service is an Amazon-focused service provider offering e-commerce support and Amazon marketplace management services to businesses worldwide. The company focuses on helping Amazon sellers improve their product listings, manage their stores, support customers, and optimize their marketplace...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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...
Top Services:
- 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 Growth Catalyze LLC is a leading digital marketing agency based in the USA, specializing in web development and SEO. We help businesses enhance their online presence, drive organic traffic, and dominate search rankings in the U.S. market...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Show more
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
RankFast helps Ecommerce, SaaS, Local Businesses, and Enterprises achieve growth through effective digital marketing strategies. Our expertise in search marketing, including SEO, PPC, and Social Media Marketing, ensures we drive traffic that converts into revenue. With 300+ projects completed and more than...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Formwork Studios is the premiere Web Design and Digital Marketing Agency in North Eastern, PA. We provide human-centered that blend strategy, technology and design to solve complex problems and transform user experiences...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- AI Development
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
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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
Roofer SEO Pros is a remote SEO agency working exclusively with roofing contractors across the USA, Canada, and the UK. We specialize in helping roofing businesses rank higher on Google, generate more leads, and win more jobs without paid ads. From technical SEO and keyword research to content marketing and...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Reputation Management
- Content Marketing
- CRO
- Web Design
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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
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...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Branding
- 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
- 23 Projects Listed
Elit-Web is a New York SEO agency that offers a full SEO suite including organic SEO, local SEO, enterprise SEO, international SEO, B2B SEO, ecommerce SEO, GEO, and GEO audit alongside PPC, social media, email marketing, and CRO. Its notable clients include IKEA, KIA, Mercedes-Benz, and Toyota...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- eCommerce
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 47 Projects Listed
Founded in 2011, Cloudester is a bespoke Software Development Company to deliver fast, usable, high-performing, and secured mobile and web structures built to suit your specific requirements. What sets them apart is their team of talented and passionate digital nerds who always stay on pace with the latest...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- SEO
- Show more
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
NexIT manages your web reputation with smart Web Development, BRANDING, SEO, GOOGLE ADS and other online tools. Explore our featured services below to expand your business nexus...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Branding
- Show more
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a Full Service Digital Marketing Agency! Our team is technically and professionally equipped to make every brand a success story...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- Mobile App Development
- Show more
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
We offer specialized services in graphic design, UX design, web and multimedia development, SEO, SEM, marketing, hosting and web domains, support for computer equipment, data networks, structured cabling, and CCTV...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Development
- Show more
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We specialize in website development, eCommerce store setup, SEO, Google Ads, social media marketing, and PR services. We are proud to be recognized as the best digital marketing agency in Dubai UAE, offering businesses of all sizes innovative and ROI-focused strategies. Our team blends creativity with...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Show more
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
At Mid-Hudson Web, we are passionate about crafting innovative and custom digital services that help businesses grow and thrive in the ever-evolving digital world. We have assembled the best freelancers and industry professionals to deliver a wide range of creative services, including branding and logo...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Mobile App Development
- Show more
- Location
- Pleasant Valley, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We design and build fast, modern websites that keep your business visible as search and AI change the internet...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We are a digital marketing company...
Top Services:
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
RadCap is a Brooklyn-based creative studio specializing in web, print, and branding solutions that amplify bold ideas and build cohesive visual identities...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- SEO
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Show more
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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
- Show more
- 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
Data-driven marketing for performance-based strategy and decision making. Understand your audience, leverage your branch, connect with your clients...
Top Services:
- Email Marketing
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Show more
- Location
- Patchogue, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
BusySeed is a U.S.-based revenue growth agency that helps businesses scale through a unique blend of marketing, sales, and technology. With 10+ years of experience, 500+ clients, and more than $540 million in client revenue generated, BusySeed delivers measurable, results-driven growth...
Top Services:
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Services
- SEO
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 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
MVWEBSOLUTION is a full-service and a Google Certified Online marketing agency offering innovative web marketing solutions to mid to large size companies across the globe...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- WordPress Website 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
- 8 Projects Listed
We believe that companies that connect with humanity’s emotions will be the most talked-about brands of the twenty-first century. We are dedicated to creating experiences that transform brands, expand businesses, and improve lives. To do so, we apply creativity, art, and technology to everything we do. This...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
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
Globex Outreach is a comprehensive SEO link-building agency that offers a wide range of services, including Amazon SEO, to help businesses enhance their online presence and visibility...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Show more
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
Addictive Media is a team of designers and developers who embrace perfection. We push beyond the realm of what's possible in all we do, for clients across the globe. The harder the challenge, the higher we rise. A place where innovation turns into a reality and a workplace where people intend to work with...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- Content 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
DesignHours is a specialized digital marketing agency that excels in logo animation. We offer a comprehensive suite of digital services, including video animation, branding, and social media marketing...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Video Production
- Branding
- Web Design
- Show more
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
All in One Digital Marketing Platform- Built to Grow Your Business 123. AiLOQ is one-stop concierge-style expert digital marketing services from one central platform to grow your business. Top Business Solutions...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Show more
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Upscale Valley was founded in 2020 by former Amazon sellers. The inception was driven by a shared passion among like-minded Amazon enthusiasts aspiring to elevate client service standards in the industry...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Video Production
- Product Design
- Show more
- Location
- Florida, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
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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.
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?
