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Top 100 Link Building Companies in Chicago

November 2023

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  • 1
    • Scheduling

      4.8
    • Quality

      4.7
    • Cost

      4.5
    • NPS

      4.7
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    • $1,000+
    • 50 - 249 employees
    • Chicago, IL

    Formed in 1997, Straight North is a full-service internet marketing company specializing in SEO, PPC, website design and development, email marketing, and graphic design. With 100+ full-time, in-house employees, they help B2B and B2C companies of all sizes generate sales leads and e-commerce revenue in the lucrative but highly competitive online marketing space. They offer a collaborative business style, technical expertise, deep experience in multiple verticals, team-based campaign execution, transparent reporting, and an unwavering focus on maximizing their clients' ROI.

    Clients

    • Keyence
    • Conduent
    • Donnelly Financial Solutions
    • Clover Network

    Industries

    Notable Project

    Straight North provides ongoing SEO services for an HVAC installation company. They've developed strategies to improve the client's ranking on Google results pages; they also come up with blog ideas.

    "They do everything well."

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  • 2
    • Scheduling

      5.0
    • Quality

      5.0
    • Cost

      4.9
    • NPS

      5.0
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    • $5,000+
    • 10 - 49 employees
    • Chicago, IL

    Blue Tree is a digital agency in Buffalo, Wyo. Founded in 2017, they have about 4 employees that serve clients in a wide range of industries. Services include SEO, marketing strategy, and public relations.

    Clients

    • Mailbird
    • Accuranker
    • Next Ventures Group
    • Cloudwards

    Industries

    Notable Project

    Blue Tree provides PR services to a financial publisher. They pitch the client's authoritative content to partner websites.

    "They've secured press mentions and media placements."

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  • 3
    • $1,000+
    • 50 - 249 employees
    • Chicago, IL

    Digital Authority is a digital marketing agency. Established in 2016, the company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Their services include SEO, PPC, Web Design, and Digital Marketing.

    Clients

    • Omron Healthcare
    • Dickson Data
    • Sanctuary Clothing
    • Geode Health

    Industries

    Notable Project

    Digital Authority Partners conducted a marketing audit, defined marketing strategy, and trained internal marketing resources. 

    "The professionalism and experience exhibited by Christal and the Digital Authority Partners team was excellent."

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  • 4
    • $10,000+
    • 10 - 49 employees
    • Chicago, IL

    Comrade Digital Marketing is a Chicago-based full service digital marketing agency with a staff of 20. Since 2008, Comrade Digital Marketing Agency has assisted clients with SEO, web design, and e-commerce development.

    Clients

    • eCommerce
    • law firms
    • local service providers
    • manufacturing companies

    Industries

    Notable Project

    Comrade Digital Marketing Agency provides ongoing digital marketing services for a deicer supplier. Their tasks range from website re-platforming and optimization to PPC management and blog writing.

    "They respond to our emails quickly."

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  • 5
    • Scheduling

      4.9
    • Quality

      4.9
    • Cost

      4.9
    • NPS

      5.0
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    • $10,000+
    • 10 - 49 employees
    • Chicago, IL

    1o8 is a digital agency founded in Chicago in 2018. The team of 8 focuses on social media, SEO, and digital strategy for their midmarket consumer products clients. 

    Clients

    • O-Cedar
    • Sweet Leaf Tea
    • Undone Beauty
    • TY, Inc

    Industries

    Notable Project

    1o8 provides development services for a travel goods brand. The team has created a custom dashboard for the client to view their e-commerce and marketing metrics. 

    "The full team is extremely impressive."

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  • 6
    • $5,000+
    • 1,000 - 9,999 employees
    • Chicago, IL

    ExpertsFromIndia is a development company based in San Jose, Calif. They were founded in 2003 and have a team of around 800 employees. They primarily provide custom software development and SEO. 

    Clients

    • eBay
    • Sprint
    • Mannatech
    • Nokia

    Industries

    Notable Project

    Developers Dev built a custom e-commerce website for a digital banking platform. The team added various features to the site, including the ability for users to upload an image during the checkout process.

    "I had a really positive experience working with Developers Dev."

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  • 7
    • $1,000+
    • 10 - 49 employees
    • Chicago, IL

    aStash Web Design & Marketing is an SEO firm based in Fort Collins,Colo. Founded in 2018, their team of 8 serves clients in the e-commerce and retail sectors. Services include PPC and web design.

    Industries

    Notable Project

    aStash Web Design & Marketing works as a full-service digital marketing agency for a premium CBD shop. Their services include branding, e-commerce site development, design, SMM, and SEO.

    "They are doing everything possible to please us and finish the project above expectations."

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  • 8
    • Scheduling

      5.0
    • Quality

      5.0
    • Cost

      4.6
    • NPS

      5.0
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    • $5,000+
    • 10 - 49 employees
    • Chicago, IL

    Founded in 2016, Chicago-based VisualFizz is a small team of 9. The full-service digital marketing agency helps clients with content marketing, SEO, web design and development, PPC, social media marketing, digital and marketing strategy, and branding.

    Industries

    Notable Project

    VisualFizz provided SEO and PPC services for a nonprofit organization. After understanding the business industry, the team began with the company's website campaigns, optimizations, and maintenance.

    Their professionalism, responsiveness, and expertise were impressive.

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  • 9
    • Scheduling

      4.9
    • Quality

      4.9
    • Cost

      4.9
    • NPS

      5.0
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    • $5,000+
    • 50 - 249 employees
    • Chicago, IL

    UPQODE is a website design and development agency based in Nashville, Tennessee. Founded in 2015, the team of 40+ specializes in web development, web design, and e-commerce development. They work with small businesses, focusing on information technology, e-commerce, and business services.

    Clients

    • Think Tank Team - Samsung Research America
    • SAA - Spondylitis Association of America
    • AmeriFreight Inc.
    • DOXO Inc.

    Industries

    Notable Project

    UPQODE was hired by a private equity firm to update and refresh their company website. The team integrated tools with online plug-ins and worked on SEO to attract talent and potential customers.

    "They were very easy to work with."

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  • 10
    • $10,000+
    • 10 - 49 employees
    • Chicago, IL

    Founded in 2006, Logical Media Group is a full-service digital marketing agency crafting digital experiences for people and companies to transact, connect, and explore. The Chicago-based team, whose original core competency was in generating qualified website traffic through search engine marketing, with a specialization in PPC and SEO, now has specific teams tailored towards other online channels such as Amazon Advertising, social media marketing, email marketing, display advertising, and conversion rate optimization.

    Clients

    • Vienna Beef
    • Fresh Wave
    • Learning Resources
    • Protein2o

    Industries

    Notable Project

    Logical Media Group provided SEO and digital marketing campaigns. This included paid search ads with Google, Bing, Facebook, and Instagram. They also worked with performance reporting. 

    "They should be proud in how hard they work to meet our demands."

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  • 11
    • Scheduling

      5.0
    • Quality

      4.9
    • Cost

      5.0
    • NPS

      4.9
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    • $1,000+
    • 10 - 49 employees
    • Chicago, IL

    Dabaran is a Chicago-based digital marketing agency founded in 2009 and with over 10 employees. They mainly focus on providing SEO, including content development, link building, local search, and on-site optimization.

    Clients

    • SERVPRO
    • Avaton
    • Affinity
    • Cannaisseur Brands

    Industries

    Notable Project

    Dabaran provides SEO services for a Chicago-based commercial photography business. They conduct off and on-page SEO efforts, with the goal of driving more organic traffic to the client's website.

    "Their team's level of service has been excellent."

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  • 12
    • $5,000+
    • 10 - 49 employees
    • Chicago, IL

    Located in Chicago, Ill., Marcel Digital is a digital marketing and web development agency that has been assisting clients since 2003. Their team of 30 specialize in SEO, web development, and PPC.Marcel Digital's efforts resulted in measurable growth, including increased online orders, contact form submissions, and newsletter signups. 

    Clients

    • Shure
    • Medius
    • iManage
    • HUB International

    Industries

    Notable Project

    A life sciences company has hired Marcel Digital for website design, development, and digital marketing services. The team manages the client’s Google Ads and supplies content and blog support. 

    “We’ve been impressed with their support.”

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  • 13
    • $10,000+
    • 10 - 49 employees
    • Oak Brook, IL

    Verve Marketing Group is a Chicago-based web design agency, providing creative solutions that make a positive impact on clients in the education, publishing, software, and manufacturing industries since 2008. Although they specialize in web design, the team of 14 is excellent in several other areas, including branding, SEO, digital strategy, print design, and content marketing. 

    Clients

    • Particle Technology Labs
    • National Garden Bureau
    • New International Version
    • Kiefer Aquatics

    Industries

    Notable Project

    Verve Marketing Group redesigned the e-commerce website of a swimwear store. They updated the home page and layout of each page, improved navigational features, and modernized the overall design.

    "They were very hands-on and open to constant feedback."

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  • 14
    • $5,000+
    • 10 - 49 employees
    • Chicago, IL

    Since its founding in 2007, Digital Third Coast Internet Marketing has established itself as a leading digital marketing agency in Chicago. The team of 16 specializes in SEO, PPC to enhance the inbound marketing of working with its small, mid-market, and enterprise clients.

    Clients

    • AccuRadio
    • Kendall College
    • Chicago Line Cruises
    • Envista Forensics

    Industries

    Notable Project

    Aiming to generate more leads and e-commerce sales, an education company hired Digital Third Coast to create and implement PPC ads.

    "They were a great team."

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  • 15
    • Scheduling

      4.9
    • Quality

      4.8
    • Cost

      4.8
    • NPS

      5.0
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    • $1,000+
    • 10 - 49 employees
    • Chicago, IL

    Founded in 2006, OneIMS is a results-driven digital marketing firm in Chicago. Its team of more than 30 manages the inbound marketing process for its clients, with special emphasis on SEO, PPC, digital strategy, conversion optimization, and content marketing. 

    Clients

    • Samsung
    • Costco
    • Sears
    • Kmart

    Industries

    Notable Project

    OneIMS provides a full suite of online marketing services for a construction company. Their services include website optimization, SEO, and logo design. They also provide print marketing campaigns.

    "I definitely see a good response from my online and print campaigns."

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  • 16
    • Scheduling

      4.8
    • Quality

      4.6
    • Cost

      4.6
    • NPS

      4.7
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    • $5,000+
    • 50 - 249 employees
    • Chicago, IL

    Headquartered in Gujhrat, India and founded in 2016, TechAvidus is a web and mobile app development company that works with clients in the real estate, manufacturing, consumer products, retail and transportation industries. With another office in Bedford, N.H., the team of 50 custom software, mobile, and web development services for clients.

    Industries

    Notable Project

    TechAvidus developed an online survey and custom results dashboard for a business consulting company. They integrated HubSpot into the tool and added features that segment leads and send results via email.

    "Their work ethic and dedication to delivering quality work make it worthwhile to work with them."

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  • 17
    • $1,000+
    • 10 - 49 employees
    • Chicago, IL

    Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Cleartail Marketing is a small email marketing company. They specialize in email marketing, search engine optimization, pay per click, and web development and were founded in 2014.

    Industries

    Notable Project

    Cleartail Marketing developed and designed a website for a packaging manufacturer. This included updating the "Wrapade" image on the client's website.

    "They were great."

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  • 18
    • $10,000+
    • 2 - 9 employees
    • Chicago, IL

    Simple Machines Marketing is a Chicago-based marketing company founded in 2012. Their 9-person team offers services in digital strategy, marketing strategy, content marketing, and more.
     

    Industries

    Notable Project

    Simple Machines Marketing helps a nonprofit with its rebranding and marketing efforts. The team has also provided web development by integrating Google Analytics and eTapestry into the client's website.

    "Simple Machines Marketing has just been a great partner overall."

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  • 19
    • Scheduling

      4.9
    • Quality

      4.9
    • Cost

      4.7
    • NPS

      5.0
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    • $10,000+
    • 10 - 49 employees
    • Chicago, IL

    Digital agency Arcalea was founded in 2015 and has offices in Chicago, Charlotte, N.C., Denver, and Indianapolis. Its team of 12 helps clients with web development, SEO, email marketing, content marketing, web design, and PPC.

    Industries

    Notable Project

    Arcalea provides marketing services. They first analyzed the company's performance in comparison to its competitors. They now do keyword research and help the client with their PPC campaigns on Google Ads.

    "Arcalea is very good at what they do."

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  • 20
    • $5,000+
    • 2 - 9 employees
    • Chicago, IL

    Pietryla PR & Marketing is a boutique marketing and PR firm based in Chicago, with an additional location in London, United Kingdom. Founded in 2002, this company has two employees. Services offered by Pietryla PR & Marketing include public relations, marketing strategy, and digital strategy for small and midmarket businesses.

    Clients

    • Cask and Kettle Cocktails
    • RSA America (grocery data & marketing)
    • Pinch Yourself (beauty injectables app)
    • Swap.com (recommerce platform)

    Industries

    Notable Project

    Pietryla PR Marketing ventured to promote the product of a women’s shoe accessory company. They secured media placements in TV and in both national and international publications.

    “She was always available, responsive, and extremely flexible.”

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  • 21
    • $1,000+
    • 10 - 49 employees
    • Chicago, IL

    Chicago Tech SOlution is a small Chicago, Illinois-based digital strategy company. Their services include digital strategy, social media marketing, content marketing, email marketing, and more.

    Industries

    Notable Project

    A wellness company hired Chicago Tech Solution to provide digital marketing. Their efforts include SEO, PPC, social media marketing, and keyword research.

    ''They follow all the latest trends in the market.''

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  • 22
    • Scheduling

      4.6
    • Quality

      5.0
    • Cost

      4.8
    • NPS

      5.0
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    • $5,000+
    • 50 - 249 employees
    • Chicago, IL

    BuildThis is a website design and support company based in Chicago. Founded in 2012, the team of 15 specializes in web design & development, custom software development, and UX/UI design.

     

    Clients

    • BuildThis works with small to medium sized businesses in varying industries. We work with small
    • 'mom and pop' shops and enterprises such as Motorola Solutions
    • Comed
    • and Sunkist – and everything in between!

    Industries

    Notable Project

    StickOutSocial created an MVP platform, performing both frontend and backend development. The team added key functionalities, including schedule tables, search options, and responsive UI/UX.

    "Their staff is intelligent and has the ability to take on an industry they aren't well versed in..."

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  • 23
    • $1,000+
    • 2 - 9 employees
    • Chicago, IL

    IT company eGuide Tech Allies was founded in 2016. Headquartered in Chicago, they have a team of four. They specialize in CRM consulting and SI, as well as IT strategy consulting.

    Industries

    Notable Project

    A leadership training company hired eGuide Tech Allies for their web development, digital marketing, and branding services. they're tasked with Squarespace support, logo design, and social media management.

    "It’s been great continuing to collaborate with them."

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  • 24
    • $1,000+
    • 10 - 49 employees
    • Chicago, IL

    Innovaxis is a marketing consulting firm located in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 2007 and comprised of around 10 employees they work with small businesses, enterprises, and middle-market companies across industries such as business services, information technology, and manufacturing. They specialize in digital strategy, content marketing, web development, web design, SEO, and branding.

    Clients

    • The Windward Group
    • ProConversions
    • Requordit

    Industries

    Notable Project

    Innovaxis Marketing was hired by an automation processing software company for content marketing. The scope included case study creation, proofreading, and assistance with traditional and digital marketing.

    "Their listening skills, comprehension, creativity, and humility made them a pleasure to work with."

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  • 25
    • $10,000+
    • 2 - 9 employees
    • Chicago, IL

    Ice Nine Online is a Chicago-based digital marketing agency that specializes in web design, PPC and SEO. Founded in 2014, Ice Nine Online offers a suite of research, marketing, and branding services as well as digital marketing training.  A team of fewer than 9 employees, Ice Nine Online works primarily with small and mid-size companies.

    Clients

    • CVS
    • 2XL Corporation
    • Cars.com
    • Jackson Dearborn Partners

    Industries

    Notable Project

    Ice Nine Online developed a WordPress site with customized, searchable pages for an IP financial services firm. Then they transferred content from an old Drupal site to the new platform.

    “They always communicated well and delivered on time and on budget.”

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  • 26
    • Scheduling

      4.6
    • Quality

      4.9
    • Cost

      4.9
    • NPS

      4.9
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    • $5,000+
    • 2 - 9 employees
    • Chicago, IL

    AUQ is a web design company founded in 2018. Their small team is located in Santa Barbara, California. The agency provides web design, search engine optimization, and digital strategy.

    Industries

    Notable Project

    AUQ has developed the look and feel of a casino company’s website. They’ve also worked on its searchability on search engines through SEO and keyword research. Three people work directly with the client. 

    “AUQ’s project management has been excellent.”

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  • 27
    • Scheduling

      4.9
    • Quality

      4.9
    • Cost

      4.5
    • NPS

      4.9
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    • $10,000+
    • 2 - 9 employees
    • Chicago, IL

    Founded in 1999, ePageCity designs user-friendly and innovative websites for small businesses and nonprofit organizations. The Chicago-based web design firm has a small team of 10.

    Clients

    • Chicago Scholars
    • ICF Source
    • Rural American Fund
    • Elementum Advisors

    Industries

    Notable Project

    ePageCity redesigned a website for a certified public accounting firm.

    "Their workflow was perfect with no issues."

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  • 28
    • $5,000+
    • 1,000 - 9,999 employees
    • Chicago, IL
    TalentsFromIndia is a midsize web development firm founded in 2009. Their services include web development, mobile app development, and digital strategy. The firm is located in San Jose, California and New York, New York.

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  • 29
    • Scheduling

      4.8
    • Quality

      5.0
    • Cost

      4.8
    • NPS

      5.0
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    • $10,000+
    • 2 - 9 employees
    • Chicago, IL

    Wojo Design is a full-service digital agency based in Chicago with 3 employees. Since their start in 2004, they have provided web design and development, e-commerce development, SEO, and digital strategy services for mainly small businesses.

    Clients

    • University of Chicago
    • Iron Galaxy Studios
    • Boston University
    • Alliant Credit Union

    Industries

    Notable Project

    Wojo Design provided development services to a precious metal finisher’s website and customer portal to make data accessible and adjustable to members of the company’s staff. They host and upgrade the site.

    “They’re delivering a quality product within an affordable budget.”

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  • 30
    • $10,000+
    • 10 - 49 employees
    • Lombard, IL

    Founded in 1992, Stevens & Tate is an integrated marketing and advertising agency located just outside Chicago in Lombard, Ill. Its full-service team of 14 offers branding, web design, content marketing, SEO, social media marketing, advertising, PPC, and media planning for mostly mid-market and small businesses.

    Clients

    • Aldi
    • NeoGrid
    • Taco Bell
    • Habitat for Humanity

    Industries

    Notable Project

    As part of an ongoing effort, Stevens & Tate is providing branding support and positioning statements to showcase the value of a high-end product. Their work includes a brand story and redesigned catalog. 

    "They are not trying to push you in one direction just because it works for them."

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