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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
Global has over 30 plus years of cumulative global marketing experience - From digital strategies, seamless websites, data-driven applications to web and mobile apps, we have done it all. Our job is to be part of your team and generate profit — our business us to give you results for each penny that you...
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- Video Production
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Services
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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
- 1 Project Listed
Main Street ROI is a digital marketing agency based in New York. Our services include SEO, Google Ads, Facebook Ads, and WordPress websites...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Water Mill, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Every website is designed with organic and/or local SEO as the basis for its construction. A pretty website is nice, but a pretty website that is found in Google, Bing and Yahoo is much, much nicer! We use WordPress and other content management system platforms for a user-friendly, mobile-friendly business...
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- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Rochester, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Experts with proven results in the field of website design, development, internet marketing, social media, and web security? Future Buffalo Website Design is full service digital agency and web development firm based in Buffalo, New York and locally owned...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Buffalo, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Headquartered in Buffalo, New York, 360 PSG, Inc. is a full-service web design and website development company dedicated to providing high-quality, affordable web solutions nationwide...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Buffalo, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Clever Solution is a New York City digital agency that has expertise in web development, application development, web design, blockchain and digital marketing...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Software Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
To dramatically increase your revenue, Demand Roll employs best-in-class organic search, content marketing, and digital PR strategies...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Masthead elevates the worlds most iconic brands with content strategy and programming that inspires authentic connections and drives meaningful action. We believe that content marketing goes deeper than assets and activations...
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- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
A NewYork growth agency helping service businesses get more booked appointments through websites, local SEO, paid ads, and AI automation...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- AI Development
- PPC
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- North Bellmore, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Founded on the tenets of branding and strategic marketing, Brandemixs end-to-end Employer Brand and Recruitment Marketing services have been embraced by leading organizations everywhere. Brandemix Chief Brand Officer, Jody Ordioni wrote The Talent Brand, the award-winning book on creating emotional employee...
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- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
FischTank PR is a full-service communications and marketing firm serving clients spanning various industries, including but not limited to cleantech and sustainability, healthcare and biotech, B2B and emerging technologies, real estate and professional services...
Top Services:
- eCommerce
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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...
Top Services:
- 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
The Thompson Marketing is a digital marketing agency helping freelancers and small businesses generate more revenue through modern, digital marketing techniques such as website design & development and email marketing.Our focus is to help our clients optimize their digital marketing strategies to attract...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- 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
At Big Apple Media build you an amazing website at an affordable prices, so you can stand out from the competition and get more leads that turn into customers...
Top Services:
- Digital Strategy
- Design Services
- Digital Services
- Creative Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- 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...
Top Services:
- 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
Webefy Today is your go-to partner for all your design and development needs. From logo design to complete business solutions, we offer a wide range of services to meet your requirements. With years of experience, we specialize in assisting startups and established businesses in creating a unique online...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
At VR IT Services Pro, we specialize in blockchain development and web development. We design secure, decentralized applications (dApps) that function on distributed ledger systems. Our expertise extends to customized web solutions, digital marketing, Mobile App Development, and ERP Services, serving as a...
Top Services:
- Blockchain
- Web Development
- IT Services
- ERP Consulting
- Web Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We’re Break the Web, the search marketing experts who demystify organic growth so you can focus on what to do with your new followers, leads, clients & shoppers. We're a beauty and cosmetics marketing agency that helps bring your beauty, skincare, and cosmetics products to high-intent shoppers...
Top Services:
- eCommerce
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
A Trusted and Reliable Digital Marketing Company in New york , USA...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
KCNY Design is a full service design company offering a variety of services to meet all of your marketing, design and technical needs...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Syracuse, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Through our technology, digital expertise and co-investment strategies, Acadia helps brands stay ahead of the competition. Our growth platform is designed to offer a streamlined approach for modern marketers – nonstop ROI without silos or competing priorities. With us at your side, you can rest assured that...
Top Services:
- Email Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Through a carefully designed sales funnel and content process, we have created a repeatable and scalable method for bringing substantial opportunities to B2B businesses...
Top Services:
- Email Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Our team of SEO experts, writers, designers, developers, and strategists all work together to achieve one common objective: the success of our clients...
Top Services:
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Buffalo, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
Black Stag Industries is a full-service media and marketing agency based in Camillus, NY, dedicated to helping brands tell compelling stories. From high-end video production and content creation to SEO, social media, digital ads, and branded apparel, we provide strategic solutions that drive growth and...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- SEO
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Camillus, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
ACS Web Design and SEO is a full-service digital marketing agency near Syracuse, NY. We understand the unique requirements of regulated industries, from medical web design featuring HIPAA-compliant forms, to secure bank web design and credit union web design that meet FDIC and NCUA requirements. Our web...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Liverpool, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Digitally Grounded specializes in working with low-tech services who want an amazing site so they can grow their businesses. We provide services including Branding, Website Design, SEO/SEM, Website Management and Educatinal Workshops. Let's talk growth now!...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Schenectady, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Cloud Animations stands tall as the finest 2D & 3D animation company in the USA. Our goal is to bring the most mesmerizing and aesthetically-engaging visual and characters to life...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Logo Design
- Video Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Novedia Creative works with individuals and brands who are purpose-driven and ready to unlock their growth potential, increase their impact, and improve their digital footprint. If you are tired of the hustle, stress and overwhelm, reach out to us for a free breakthrough call, so your journey to more...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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
- Managed Services
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- Location
- Rochester, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Were a small team of artists who happen to love software development. Everything we do is rooted in our passion for elegant design, both internally and externally. For us, theres no better feeling than knowing we help our customers put their best foot forward with great online experiences...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- SEO
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Lindenhurst, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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...
Top Services:
- 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
Elevating brands through award-winning web design & digital marketing...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 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...
Top Services:
- 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
Izla Technologies is a leading Software Development Company in USA that provide digital marketing, web and software solutions for various industries...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- North Bellmore, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a full service digital marketing agency offering creative and effective solutions for organizations in need of digital marketing help. We have all the tools to match our unique and proactive strategies...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Video Production
- Social Media Marketing
- Audio Production
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- Location
- Buffalo, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We create stunning, award-winning websites that deliver impressive performance. Our expertise helps you boost your online presence so you can effectively reach and engage with your target customers in the digital space...
Top Services:
- Branding
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Show more
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Take control of your brand with Parkfield. Discover the possibility of creating effective campaigns that get maximum results with our specialized end-to-end D2C marketing strategy and Shopify design services. Our team has been helping ambitious brands accelerate their success since 2016. From defining...
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- PPC
- SEO
- CRO
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Mineola, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Global Group One is a premier provider of comprehensive development services, offering a spectrum of expertise that spans international expansion, trade facilitation, and strategic marketing solutions to a diverse array of companies. With a commitment to facilitating seamless growth on a global scale, we...
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- Digital Services
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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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
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
Graveyard Jokes is a small web design and development studio that specializes in creating modern, fast, and mobile-friendly websites for local businesses and creatives. They focus on delivering clean, SEO-ready designs paired with ongoing support to help clients strengthen their online presence and drive...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Cheektowaga, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We help creatives bring their heart and vision to a digital space and craft designs that truly convert their target audience. Your business is unique, your website should be too!...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
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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
The corner of 5th & Melody, where business meets success, is where we create a personable experience because we want you to be as successful as you possibly can...
Top Services:
- Email Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- PPC
- CRO
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Proxibo is a full-service digital marketing agency offering a wide range of services including search engine optimization (SEO), social media marketing, pay-per-click (PPC) advertising, content marketing, and website development...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Delhi, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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...
Top Services:
- 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
Rep.Agency is focused solely on Reputation Management services for all-size businesses and individuals. We clean negative results and promote what you do best...
Top Services:
- Reputation Management
- Branding
- SEO
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Looking for a unique website that caters to your business' specific needs? Look no further - I specialize in custom WordPress designs built from the ground up, just for you! With my freelance web design services, Long Island businesses can get an unforgettable online presence without having to worry about...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- SEO
- Location
- Center Moriches, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a search engine optimization (SEO) marketing firm with a specialty in paid advertising for aspirant eCommerce and Web3 brands...
Top Services:
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Ohana Advertising and Business Consultancy is a strategic marketing and sales consultancy agency that specializes in Google AdWords, YouTube campaigns, and website development. We strive to deliver top-quality work and be a reliable partner to our clients from diverse industries. We prioritize open...
Top Services:
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Location
- Hudson Falls, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/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
