{"schema_version":"vendar.ai.vendor-summary.v1","object_type":"vendor_decision_summary","canonical_url":"https://www.vendar.org/vendors/gbc-digital-marketing","machine_url":"https://www.vendar.org/ai/vendors/gbc-digital-marketing","last_updated_at":"2026-11-02T10:48:08.453Z","vendor":{"slug":"gbc-digital-marketing","name":"GBC Digital Marketing","website":"https://gbcdigitalmarketing.com/","one_line":"SEO","company_type":"agency","headquarters_location":"Houston, TX, USA","service_regions":["Houston","TX","USA"],"primary_services":["SEO"],"services_in_evidence":[{"service":"SEO","work_claims":19},{"service":"Web design","work_claims":6}]},"decision":{"verdict":{"label":"Recommended","summary":"Ranks in the top three for at least one question. Most of its claims match the sources they cite. None of its 14 documented work claims comes from an independent source.","note":"Lower confidence; the profile is not verified by Vendar.","missing_for_recommended":[]},"score_out_of_100":72,"confidence":{"label":"Lower confidence","score":0.62,"capped_reason":"Rated from the evidence on file (sources, independence, confirmed quotes), not by an editor.","source":"evidence"},"best_for":["Your business matches the client types on file (local service businesses) and the industries on file (local services).","You need what reviewers hired it for: Website design and redesign (18 of 27 mentions); SEO (7)."],"not_for":["You need the minimum term and setup fee in writing before you commit: neither is published."],"risks":["None of the 14 documented work claims comes from an independent source; all are the agency's own account or sources it controls.","Little outside recognition on file: fewer than two awards, certifications or press mentions with a source."],"open_questions":["Ask for the hourly rate, minimum term, setup fee: not published.","Ask for a SEO for Lead Generation case close to your business, with the result and the year it was measured.","Ask for two client references you can call: no independent accounts of its work on file."],"not_published":["project minimum","hourly rate","typical range","minimum term","setup fee","team size"],"score_basis":"Score of its best position: #1 SEO for Lead Generation, Houston","profile_scores":{"version":"2026.11-profile-scores","completeness":{"data_completeness_pct":75,"label":"Data completeness, separate from the ranking score","parts":[{"key":"identity","label":"Who the company is: website, headquarters, founding year, team size, logo, regions served","points":16,"max":20,"detail":"team size"},{"key":"fit","label":"Fit: services, industries, client types","points":15,"max":15,"detail":"complete"},{"key":"commercial","label":"Commercial terms: model, entry price, hourly rate, minimum term, setup fee","points":6,"max":20,"detail":"model, hourly rate, minimum term, setup fee"},{"key":"work","label":"Documented work: cases naming a client and a result (target 5) and work claims overall (target 10)","points":30,"max":30,"detail":"6 cases with a named client and a result, 14 work claims"},{"key":"reputation","label":"Reputation: rating and review count on two or more platforms, each with 10 or more reviews","points":8,"max":15,"detail":"1 platform with a rating and 10 or more reviews"}]},"trust":{"trust_score_out_of_100":68,"label":"Trust score, separate from the ranking score","parts":[{"key":"independence","label":"Who is speaking: independent sources among work claims (full marks at 40%)","points":0,"max":30,"detail":"0 of 14 work claims are independent"},{"key":"checked","label":"Checked against the source page: confirmed, or half for partly confirmed","points":24,"max":25,"detail":"16 confirmed, 0 partly, of 17 with a source"},{"key":"quoted_numbers","label":"Numbers backed by a verbatim quote from the source","points":20,"max":20,"detail":"3 of 3"},{"key":"fresh","label":"Seen within the last 365 days","points":14,"max":15,"detail":"16 of 17"},{"key":"not_contradicted","label":"Not contradicted: claims their source no longer supports","points":10,"max":10,"detail":"0 not supported by their page"}]}},"fit_source":{"bestFor":"derived","notFor":"derived"}},"pricing":{"display":"From $1,850 per month","model":null,"minimum_monthly_budget_usd":1850,"minimum_project_size_usd":null,"pricing_range_min_usd":null,"pricing_range_max_usd":null,"hourly_rate_range":null,"public_summary":null,"secondary_options":[],"pricing_known":true,"display_basis":"published by the agency","setup_fee_usd":null,"contract_min_months":null,"engagement_models":[],"band_note":null,"status":"disclosed","not_disclosed":["project minimum","hourly rate","typical range","minimum term","setup fee"],"agency_stated_fields":[]},"evidence":{"posture":{"label":"thin","summary":"No independent source documents this vendor's work; treat it as a candidate only."},"independent_validation_scope":"independent_context","independent_validation_label":"Independent context found","independence_statement":"None of the 14 documented work claims comes from an independent source; all are the agency's own account or sources it controls.","source_counts":{"definition":"Each claim on file counted once by who wrote it. Only 'independent' counts as outside proof.","total":17,"by_speaker":{"independent":3,"affiliated":0,"vendor_controlled":0,"vendor":14},"work_claims":14,"independent_work_claims":0,"independent_work_share":0,"unique_urls":6,"scope":"whole_ledger","scope_note":"Counted over every claim in the ledger (claims_on_file), not over the claims array, which lists at most 20."},"claims":[{"id":"c_81a84983f3d71ceb","claim":"A remodeling contractor achieved results from zero to $43K in 30 days using an AI-first SEO strategy.","claim_type":"case_study","describes_work":true,"in_ledger":true,"speaker":"vendor","counts_as_independent_work":false,"needs":["by-budget","retainer","in-house-team"],"client_name":"Remodeling Contractor","result_period":"30 Days","measured_result":true,"quote":"Remodeling Contractor From Zero to $43K in 30 Days Through AI-First SEO Strategy","source_label":"gbcdigitalmarketing.com","source_url":"https://gbcdigitalmarketing.com/case-studies","provenance":"first_party","verification_status":"claimed","check_status":"confirmed","observed_at":"2026-11-01T21:51:42.967Z","last_checked_at":"2026-11-01T21:52:28.572Z"},{"id":"c_9804595f734270f7","claim":"A new roofing contractor achieved AI Overview dominance in 30 days.","claim_type":"case_study","describes_work":true,"in_ledger":true,"speaker":"vendor","counts_as_independent_work":false,"needs":["ai-search-visibility"],"client_name":"New Roofing Contractor","result_period":"30 Days","measured_result":true,"quote":"New Roofing Contractor Achieves AI Overview Dominance in 30 Days","source_label":"gbcdigitalmarketing.com","source_url":"https://gbcdigitalmarketing.com/case-studies","provenance":"first_party","verification_status":"claimed","check_status":"confirmed","observed_at":"2026-11-01T21:51:42.968Z","last_checked_at":"2026-11-01T21:52:28.572Z"},{"id":"c_6207d3e838c9c0c0","claim":"Texan Roofing owner Tim Kana says GBC Digital Marketing built the company's website, improved its visibility in Google search, and helped grow the business over an engagement of almost 10 years. The outcome covers both the website build and the search visibility work, so it is not attributable to one service.","claim_type":"client_review","describes_work":true,"in_ledger":true,"speaker":"vendor","counts_as_independent_work":false,"needs":["by-budget","retainer","in-house-team"],"client_name":"Tim Kana","result_period":"almost 10 years","measured_result":true,"quote":"We've worked with Cindy and GBC Digital Marketing for almost 10 years. She built our website, got us found on Google, and helped grow our business.","source_label":"gbcdigitalmarketing.com","source_url":"https://gbcdigitalmarketing.com/testimonials","provenance":"first_party","verification_status":"claimed","check_status":"confirmed","observed_at":"2026-11-01T21:51:43.334Z","last_checked_at":"2026-11-01T21:52:28.572Z"},{"id":"c_2bd5e22845c27390","claim":"Lee Mash of Lee Mash Custom Remodeling says a lead from ChatGPT turned into about a $45,000 sale while he was working with Cindy. He also describes his experience with Cindy’s SEO work.","claim_type":"client_review","describes_work":true,"in_ledger":true,"speaker":"vendor","counts_as_independent_work":false,"needs":["ai-search-visibility","by-budget","retainer","in-house-team"],"client_name":"Lee Mash Custom Remodeling","result_period":"the last 18 years or so","measured_result":true,"quote":"The last two leads I got were from ChatGPT. When the first one came in, I didn’t even know that was possible. That lead turned into about a $45,000 sale . I’ve dealt with SEO companies for the last 18 years or so, and Cindy is by far is the best that I’ve worked with. What Cindy does works.","source_label":"gbcdigitalmarketing.com","source_url":"https://gbcdigitalmarketing.com/","provenance":"first_party","verification_status":"claimed","check_status":"confirmed","observed_at":"2026-11-02T10:43:27.950Z","last_checked_at":"2026-11-02T10:48:08.453Z"},{"id":"c_10b71b1f7b349957","claim":"Marcin Vaclaw, owner of Foot and Ankle Specialists of The Woodlands, says the vendor improved the clinic's organic ranking to the top of the SERP.","claim_type":"client_review","describes_work":true,"in_ledger":true,"speaker":"vendor","counts_as_independent_work":false,"needs":["high-ticket","by-budget","retainer","in-house-team"],"client_name":"Marcin Vaclaw","result_period":null,"measured_result":false,"quote":"GBC Digital Marketing has improved the clinic's organic ranking to the top of the SERP.","source_label":"gbcdigitalmarketing.com","source_url":"https://gbcdigitalmarketing.com/testimonials","provenance":"first_party","verification_status":"claimed","check_status":"confirmed","observed_at":"2026-11-01T21:51:43.337Z","last_checked_at":"2026-11-01T21:52:28.572Z"},{"id":"c_3a80af435b931beb","claim":"A video caption on the page states that Benavides Law Firm left a review of the SEO services the vendor (under its Graphics by Cindy brand) performed for the firm. No specific result is stated in the caption.","claim_type":"client_review","describes_work":true,"in_ledger":true,"speaker":"vendor","counts_as_independent_work":false,"needs":["high-ticket","by-budget","retainer","in-house-team"],"client_name":"Benavides Law Firm","result_period":null,"measured_result":false,"quote":"SEO Services Review from Benavides Law Firm on the SEO that Graphics by Cindy did for them.","source_label":"gbcdigitalmarketing.com","source_url":"https://gbcdigitalmarketing.com/testimonials","provenance":"first_party","verification_status":"claimed","check_status":"confirmed","observed_at":"2026-11-01T21:51:43.339Z","last_checked_at":"2026-11-01T21:52:28.572Z"},{"id":"c_65a0154c68519304","claim":"A New Orleans landscape design company doubled its market share through an AI-first SEO strategy.","claim_type":"case_study","describes_work":true,"in_ledger":true,"speaker":"vendor","counts_as_independent_work":false,"needs":["by-budget","retainer","in-house-team"],"client_name":"New Orleans Landscape Design Company","result_period":null,"measured_result":false,"quote":"New Orleans Landscape Design Company Doubles Market Share Through AI-First SEO Strategy","source_label":"gbcdigitalmarketing.com","source_url":"https://gbcdigitalmarketing.com/case-studies","provenance":"first_party","verification_status":"claimed","check_status":"confirmed","observed_at":"2026-11-02T10:43:26.996Z","last_checked_at":"2026-11-02T10:48:08.453Z"},{"id":"c_21b455ba8a48c6d2","claim":"Lee Mash of Lee Mash Custom Remodeling reports that two recent leads came through ChatGPT and that the first of them turned into about a $45,000 sale.","claim_type":"client_review","describes_work":true,"in_ledger":true,"speaker":"vendor","counts_as_independent_work":false,"needs":["ai-search-visibility","lead-generation"],"client_name":"Lee Mash Custom Remodeling","result_period":null,"measured_result":false,"quote":"The last two leads I got were from ChatGPT. When the first one came in, I didn't even know that was possible. That lead turned into about a $45,000 sale.","source_label":"gbcdigitalmarketing.com","source_url":"https://gbcdigitalmarketing.com/testimonials","provenance":"first_party","verification_status":"claimed","check_status":"confirmed","observed_at":"2026-11-01T21:51:43.335Z","last_checked_at":"2026-11-01T21:52:28.572Z"},{"id":"c_12576749c3b8dd81","claim":"United States Metal Roofing Consortium used a custom-built funnel system for lead generation.","claim_type":"case_study","describes_work":true,"in_ledger":true,"speaker":"vendor","counts_as_independent_work":false,"needs":["lead-generation"],"client_name":"United States Metal Roofing Consortium","result_period":null,"measured_result":false,"quote":"United States Metal Roofing Consortium Transforms Lead Generation with Custom-Built Funnel System","source_label":"gbcdigitalmarketing.com","source_url":"https://gbcdigitalmarketing.com/case-studies","provenance":"first_party","verification_status":"claimed","check_status":"confirmed","observed_at":"2026-11-02T10:43:26.992Z","last_checked_at":"2026-11-02T10:48:08.453Z"},{"id":"c_cbd16179e7ade371","claim":"AIT News reported that GBC Digital Marketing announced a nationwide expansion and the launch of its Get Booked Leads system.","claim_type":"media_mention","describes_work":false,"in_ledger":true,"speaker":"independent","counts_as_independent_work":false,"needs":["lead-generation","marketplaces"],"client_name":null,"result_period":"Aug 21, 2020","measured_result":false,"quote":"GBC Digital Marketing Announces Nationwide Expansion and Its New Get Booked Leads System to Drive Client Growth and Success","source_label":"aithority.com","source_url":"https://aithority.com/technology/native-and-programmatic-advertising/gbc-digital-marketing-announces-nationwide-expansion/","provenance":"third_party","verification_status":"verified","check_status":"confirmed","observed_at":"2026-11-02T10:47:39.706Z","last_checked_at":"2026-11-02T10:48:08.453Z"},{"id":"c_147dda531d0b60db","claim":"SMARTePLANS owner Judith Sinnard says the vendor rebuilt her website on a new platform and cut the time it takes her to create new pages and properties in half. She also notes the redone site won the 2015 WebAward for Real Estate, a recognition from outside the vendor that she attributes to the rebuilt site.","claim_type":"client_review","describes_work":true,"in_ledger":true,"speaker":"vendor","counts_as_independent_work":false,"needs":["high-ticket"],"client_name":"Judith Sinnard","result_period":"2015","measured_result":false,"quote":"Cindy rebuilt the whole site on a new platform, customizing it, streamlining it and cut the time it takes me to create new pages/properties in half. AND, the redone site won the 2015 WebAward for Real Estate.","source_label":"gbcdigitalmarketing.com","source_url":"https://gbcdigitalmarketing.com/testimonials","provenance":"first_party","verification_status":"claimed","check_status":"confirmed","observed_at":"2026-11-01T21:51:43.339Z","last_checked_at":"2026-11-01T21:52:28.572Z"},{"id":"c_7d49d93af1aa1cc2","claim":"Texan Roofing Inc. owner Tim Kana says GBC Digital Marketing built the company's website, got it found on Google, and helped grow the business over a relationship of almost 10 years.","claim_type":"client_review","describes_work":true,"in_ledger":true,"speaker":"vendor","counts_as_independent_work":false,"needs":[],"client_name":"Tim Kana","result_period":"almost 10 years","measured_result":true,"quote":"We've worked with Cindy and GBC Digital Marketing for almost 10 years. She built our website, got us found on Google, and helped grow our business. We couldn't be happier with where we're at.","source_label":"gbcdigitalmarketing.com","source_url":"https://gbcdigitalmarketing.com/","provenance":"first_party","verification_status":"claimed","check_status":"confirmed","observed_at":"2026-11-01T21:51:36.263Z","last_checked_at":"2026-11-01T21:52:28.572Z"},{"id":"c_ffe9ae384cc9dd20","claim":"Tim Kana, owner of Texan Roofing Inc., says GBC built the company’s website, helped it get found on Google, and helped grow the business. He says they had worked with GBC for almost 10 years.","claim_type":"client_review","describes_work":true,"in_ledger":true,"speaker":"vendor","counts_as_independent_work":false,"needs":[],"client_name":"Texan Roofing Inc.","result_period":"almost 10 years","measured_result":true,"quote":"We’ve worked with Cindy and GBC Digital Marketing for almost 10 years. She built our website, got us found on Google, and helped grow our business. We couldn’t be happier with where we’re at.","source_label":"gbcdigitalmarketing.com","source_url":"https://gbcdigitalmarketing.com/","provenance":"first_party","verification_status":"claimed","check_status":"confirmed","observed_at":"2026-11-02T10:43:27.948Z","last_checked_at":"2026-11-02T10:48:08.453Z"},{"id":"c_02396480f4334c38","claim":"Atlas Metal Roofing's director of marketing Shane Ray says GBC delivers website design, marketing strategy, and ongoing support for the company's projects.","claim_type":"client_review","describes_work":true,"in_ledger":true,"speaker":"vendor","counts_as_independent_work":false,"needs":[],"client_name":"Shane Ray","result_period":null,"measured_result":false,"quote":"We have worked with GBC for years and they have always elevated our projects. Their team consistently delivers top-quality work, whether it's website design, marketing strategy, or ongoing support.","source_label":"gbcdigitalmarketing.com","source_url":"https://gbcdigitalmarketing.com/","provenance":"first_party","verification_status":"claimed","check_status":"confirmed","observed_at":"2026-11-01T21:51:36.266Z","last_checked_at":"2026-11-01T21:52:28.572Z"},{"id":"c_5823743731cede9f","claim":"Shane Ray, marketing director at Atlas Metal Roofing, says GBC worked with the company for years and delivered website design, marketing strategy, and ongoing support.","claim_type":"client_review","describes_work":true,"in_ledger":true,"speaker":"vendor","counts_as_independent_work":false,"needs":[],"client_name":"Atlas Metal Roofing","result_period":"for years","measured_result":false,"quote":"We have worked with GBC for years and they have always elevated our projects. Their team consistently delivers top-quality work, whether it’s website design, marketing strategy, or ongoing support.","source_label":"gbcdigitalmarketing.com","source_url":"https://gbcdigitalmarketing.com/","provenance":"first_party","verification_status":"claimed","check_status":"confirmed","observed_at":"2026-11-02T10:43:27.951Z","last_checked_at":"2026-11-02T10:48:08.453Z"}],"validation_limit":"Use as a caveated candidate only: no independent source documents this vendor's work.","independent_work_validation":{"independent_work_claims":0,"work_claims":14,"share":0,"gate_share":0.333,"meets_gate":false},"has_any_independent_validation":false,"claims_on_file":17,"claims_listed":15,"claims_truncated":true,"listed_counts":{"in_ledger":15,"work_claims":14,"independent":1,"independent_work_claims":0}},"alternatives":{"comparison_hints":[],"vendor_slugs":[]},"citation":{"recommendation_readiness":"candidate_only_with_caveat","preferred_sources":[{"source_url":"https://digitalagencynetwork.com/agency/gbc-digital-marketing/","source_label":"digitalagencynetwork.com","provenance":"third_party","verification_status":"verified","supports":["proof","source_map"],"cited_claims":["The page says GBC Digital Marketing was founded in 2004."]},{"source_url":"https://aithority.com/technology/native-and-programmatic-advertising/gbc-digital-marketing-announces-nationwide-expansion/","source_label":"aithority.com","provenance":"third_party","verification_status":"verified","supports":["proof","source_map"],"cited_claims":["AIT News reported that GBC Digital Marketing announced a nationwide expansion and the launch of its Get Booked Leads system."]},{"source_url":"https://www.google.com/maps?cid=8691366720000092996","source_label":"Google","provenance":"third_party","verification_status":"verified","supports":["proof","reputation"],"cited_claims":["Source reference: google.com"]},{"source_url":"https://gbcdigitalmarketing.com/","source_label":"gbcdigitalmarketing.com","provenance":"first_party","verification_status":"claimed","supports":["proof","reputation","source_map"],"cited_claims":["Texan Roofing Inc. owner Tim Kana says GBC Digital Marketing built the company's website, got it found on Google, and helped grow the business over a relationship of almost 10 years.","Atlas Metal Roofing's director of marketing Shane Ray says GBC delivers website design, marketing strategy, and ongoing support for the company's projects.","Tim Kana, owner of Texan Roofing Inc., says GBC built the company’s website, helped it get found on Google, and helped grow the business. He says they had worked with GBC for almost 10 years."]},{"source_url":"https://gbcdigitalmarketing.com/case-studies","source_label":"gbcdigitalmarketing.com","provenance":"first_party","verification_status":"claimed","supports":["proof","source_map"],"cited_claims":["A remodeling contractor achieved results from zero to $43K in 30 days using an AI-first SEO strategy.","A new roofing contractor achieved AI Overview dominance in 30 days.","United States Metal Roofing Consortium used a custom-built funnel system for lead generation."]}],"required_caveats":["None of the 14 documented work claims comes from an independent source; all are the agency's own account or sources it controls."],"do_not_infer":["Do not infer headquarters from service-area coverage.","Do not treat paid visibility as organic ranking proof.","Do not present a source-thin profile as independently verified."]},"quality":{"profile_status":"collected","verification_status":"unverified","needs_review":false,"data_completeness_pct":75,"stale_after":"2027-01-31T10:49:48.978Z","sources_checked_at":null,"profile_status_note":"collected by the crawler, not yet reviewed by an editor","consistency":{"version":"2026.11-profile-consistency","ok":true,"issues":[]},"standard":{"version":"2026.10-profile-standard","open_items":[{"check":"Three strongest proofs name a client and a measured, dated result","detail":"2 of 3","closed_by":"collector"},{"check":"Every claim has an observation date","detail":"16 of 17","closed_by":"collector"},{"check":"At least a third of documented work comes from independent sources","detail":"0 of 14 work claims","closed_by":"collector"},{"check":"Founding year, team size and headquarters on file","detail":"team size missing","closed_by":"collector"}]}},"participation_disclosure":{"paid_visibility":false,"status":"none","package":null,"scoring_note":"Paid visibility is disclosed and never treated as quality evidence."},"source_map":{"human_profile":"https://www.vendar.org/vendors/gbc-digital-marketing","machine_profile_json":"https://www.vendar.org/ai/vendors/gbc-digital-marketing","vendor_website":"https://gbcdigitalmarketing.com/","evidence_urls":["https://digitalagencynetwork.com/agency/gbc-digital-marketing/","https://aithority.com/technology/native-and-programmatic-advertising/gbc-digital-marketing-announces-nationwide-expansion/","https://www.google.com/maps?cid=8691366720000092996","https://gbcdigitalmarketing.com/","https://gbcdigitalmarketing.com/case-studies"]},"model_version":"Evidence-weighted ranking 2026.11.7","generated_at":"2026-11-05T03:59:02.903Z","verification":{"status":"unverified","sources_checked_at":null,"stale_after":"2027-01-31T10:49:48.978Z"},"company":{"founded":{"value":2003,"status":"disclosed","source":"profile","sources":[{"value":2004,"source_host":"digitalagencynetwork.com","source_url":"https://digitalagencynetwork.com/agency/gbc-digital-marketing/"}],"conflict":true},"team_size":{"value":null,"status":"unknown","source":null,"stated_by_source":null},"headquarters":{"value":"Houston, TX, USA","status":"disclosed","source":"profile"},"service_regions":["Houston","TX","USA"],"services":[{"category":"Marketing","subcategories":["SEO"]}],"industries":["Local Services"],"client_types":["local_service_business"],"languages":[],"technologies":[],"certifications":[],"awards":[],"named_clients":["New Roofing Contractor","Tim Kana","Lee Mash Custom Remodeling","Texan Roofing Inc.","Marcin Vaclaw","Judith Sinnard","Benavides Law Firm","United States Metal Roofing Consortium"],"reputation_sources":[{"label":"Google","url":"https://www.google.com/maps?cid=8691366720000092996","rating":5,"count":25,"counted":true,"note":null}],"process":{"workflow":[],"onboarding":[],"reporting":null},"provenance_note":"Company fields come from the vendor profile; only fields with status verified were checked by Vendar."},"agency_stated":null,"best_position":{"need":"SEO for Lead Generation","city":"Houston","rank":1,"ranked_total":29,"score_out_of_100":72,"listing_url":"https://www.vendar.org/marketing/seo/houston/lead-generation","score_components":[{"key":"evidence","label":"Evidence for this query","weight":30,"points":21,"value":0.7,"facts":["3 SEO for lead generation claims on file: 1 third-party, 2 first-party, 0 profile signals; outside claims from 2 distinct sites","AIT News reported that GBC Digital Marketing announced a nationwide expansion and the launch of its Get Booked Leads system. (aithority.com, verified)","United States Metal Roofing Consortium used a custom-built funnel system for lead generation. (gbcdigitalmarketing.com, claimed)"]},{"key":"fit","label":"Fit to this query","weight":25,"points":25,"value":1,"facts":["Headquartered in Houston (Houston, TX, USA)","Retainers from $1,850/month, inside the SEO for lead generation band","Profile names local service business clients"]},{"key":"capability","label":"Capability depth","weight":15,"points":10.6,"value":0.707,"facts":["1 of 1 listed services are SEO services","3 of 18 claims on file concern SEO for lead generation"]},{"key":"reliability","label":"Reliability","weight":10,"points":7.2,"value":0.72,"facts":["In business since 2003","Retention not documented"]},{"key":"transparency","label":"Transparency","weight":10,"points":5,"value":0.5,"facts":["Pricing disclosed (From $1,850/month)","Team size not disclosed","Process not documented"]},{"key":"reputation","label":"Reputation","weight":5,"points":3.5,"value":0.7,"facts":["25 third-party reviews at 5.0"]},{"key":"credibility","label":"Market credibility","weight":5,"points":1.3,"value":0.26,"facts":["1 recognition with a source on file: a press mention per aithority.com","Sources: aithority.com, checked Nov 2026"]}],"penalties":[{"code":"profile_not_decision_ready","label":"Profile below decision-ready status","points":-2,"reason":"the profile is collected but not reviewed yet."}]},"positions":[{"need":"SEO for Lead Generation","need_slug":"lead-generation","city":"Houston","question":"Which SEO agencies have documented lead generation from organic search for businesses in Houston?","rank":1,"ranked_total":29,"score_out_of_100":72,"confidence":"Confidence not disclosed","evidence_basis":"own_published","evidence_basis_label":"Published by the agency on its own site","index_open":true,"listing_url":"https://www.vendar.org/marketing/seo/houston/lead-generation","why_this_rank":["3 SEO for lead generation claims on file: 1 third-party, 2 first-party, 0 profile signals; outside claims from 2 distinct sites","AIT News reported that GBC Digital Marketing announced a nationwide expansion and the launch of its Get Booked Leads system. (aithority.com, verified)","Headquartered in Houston (Houston, TX, USA)","Retainers from $1,850/month, inside the SEO for lead generation band","25 third-party reviews at 5.0","1 recognition with a source on file: a press mention per aithority.com"],"limits":["Never verified against official sources.","Profile below decision-ready status: the profile is collected but not reviewed yet."],"next_proof_needed":"Never verified against official sources.","weakest_criterion":{"key":"credibility","label":"Market credibility","points":1.3,"max":5},"claims_for_need":{"documented_work":1,"third_party":1,"total":18,"on_file_naming_this_need":2,"on_file_independent":0},"listed_on_offer_only":false,"listing_pricing":{"pricing_floor_median_usd":1000,"pricing_known":16,"ranked":29},"neighbors":[{"slug":"ewr-digital","name":"EWR Digital","rank":2,"score_out_of_100":70,"confidence":"Moderate confidence","evidence_basis":"own_published","third_party_claims_for_need":0,"documented_claims_for_need":0,"pricing_display":"Projects from $5,000","verified":false,"profile_url":"https://www.vendar.org/vendors/ewr-digital"},{"slug":"topspot-internet-marketing","name":"TopSpot Internet Marketing","rank":3,"score_out_of_100":68,"confidence":"Moderate confidence","evidence_basis":"own_published","third_party_claims_for_need":0,"documented_claims_for_need":0,"pricing_display":"Projects from $1,000","verified":false,"profile_url":"https://www.vendar.org/vendors/topspot-internet-marketing"}]},{"need":"SEO Agencies within a $6,000 Monthly Budget","need_slug":"by-budget","city":"Houston","question":"Which SEO agencies in Houston with documented work start at $6,000 a month or less?","rank":4,"ranked_total":18,"score_out_of_100":72,"confidence":"Confidence not disclosed","evidence_basis":"own_published","evidence_basis_label":"Published by the agency on its own site","index_open":true,"listing_url":"https://www.vendar.org/marketing/seo/houston/by-budget","why_this_rank":["Score of its best documented need in Houston: SEO for Lead Generation, #1 of 29.","3 SEO for lead generation claims on file: 1 third-party, 2 first-party, 0 profile signals; outside claims from 2 distinct sites","AIT News reported that GBC Digital Marketing announced a nationwide expansion and the launch of its Get Booked Leads system. (aithority.com, verified)","Headquartered in Houston (Houston, TX, USA)","Retainers from $1,850/month, inside the SEO for lead generation band","25 third-party reviews at 5.0","1 recognition with a source on file: a press mention per aithority.com"],"limits":["Never verified against official sources.","Profile below decision-ready status: the profile is collected but not reviewed yet."],"next_proof_needed":"Never verified against official sources.","weakest_criterion":{"key":"credibility","label":"Market credibility","points":1.3,"max":5},"claims_for_need":{"documented_work":1,"third_party":1,"total":18,"on_file_naming_this_need":6,"on_file_independent":0},"listed_on_offer_only":false,"listing_pricing":{"pricing_floor_median_usd":1000,"pricing_known":18,"ranked":18},"neighbors":[]},{"need":"SEO for High-Ticket Services","need_slug":"high-ticket","city":"Houston","question":"Which SEO agencies have documented SEO work for high-value service businesses in Houston?","rank":6,"ranked_total":22,"score_out_of_100":56,"confidence":"Moderate confidence","evidence_basis":"own_published","evidence_basis_label":"Published by the agency on its own site","index_open":true,"listing_url":"https://www.vendar.org/marketing/seo/houston/high-ticket","why_this_rank":["3 SEO for high-ticket services claims on file: 0 third-party, 3 first-party, 0 profile signals; outside claims from 1 distinct site","A video caption on the page states that Benavides Law Firm left a review of the SEO services the vendor (under its Graphics by Cindy… (gbcdigitalmarketing.com, claimed)","Headquartered in Houston (Houston, TX, USA)","Retainers from $1,850/month, above the typical SEO for high-ticket services band","25 third-party reviews at 5.0","1 recognition with a source on file: a press mention per aithority.com"],"limits":["No independent source names SEO for high-ticket services work; the evidence is first-party or editorial.","Never verified against official sources.","Profile below decision-ready status: the profile is collected but not reviewed yet."],"next_proof_needed":"No independent source names SEO for high-ticket services work; the evidence is first-party or editorial.","weakest_criterion":{"key":"credibility","label":"Market credibility","points":1.3,"max":5},"claims_for_need":{"documented_work":0,"third_party":0,"total":18,"on_file_naming_this_need":3,"on_file_independent":0},"listed_on_offer_only":false,"listing_pricing":{"pricing_floor_median_usd":900,"pricing_known":10,"ranked":22},"neighbors":[]},{"need":"AI search visibility","need_slug":"ai-search-visibility","city":"Dallas","question":"Which SEO agencies have documented AI-search visibility work for businesses in Dallas?","rank":15,"ranked_total":51,"score_out_of_100":49,"confidence":"Moderate confidence","evidence_basis":"own_published","evidence_basis_label":"Published by the agency on its own site","index_open":true,"listing_url":"https://www.vendar.org/marketing/seo/dallas/ai-search-visibility","why_this_rank":["3 AI search visibility claims on file: 0 third-party, 3 first-party, 0 profile signals; outside claims from 1 distinct site","A new roofing contractor achieved AI Overview dominance in 30 days. (gbcdigitalmarketing.com, claimed)","Serves Dallas from Houston, TX, USA; no local office on file","Retainers from $1,850/month, inside the AI search visibility band","25 third-party reviews at 5.0","1 recognition with a source on file: a press mention per aithority.com"],"limits":["No independent source names AI search visibility work; the evidence is first-party or editorial.","Never verified against official sources.","Profile below decision-ready status: the profile is collected but not reviewed yet."],"next_proof_needed":"No independent source names AI search visibility work; the evidence is first-party or editorial.","weakest_criterion":{"key":"credibility","label":"Market credibility","points":1.3,"max":5},"claims_for_need":{"documented_work":0,"third_party":0,"total":18,"on_file_naming_this_need":3,"on_file_independent":0},"listed_on_offer_only":false,"listing_pricing":{"pricing_floor_median_usd":4500,"pricing_known":28,"ranked":51},"neighbors":[]},{"need":"AI search visibility","need_slug":"ai-search-visibility","city":"Chicago","question":"Which SEO agencies have documented AI-search visibility work for businesses in Chicago?","rank":18,"ranked_total":51,"score_out_of_100":49,"confidence":"Moderate confidence","evidence_basis":"own_published","evidence_basis_label":"Published by the agency on its own site","index_open":true,"listing_url":"https://www.vendar.org/marketing/seo/chicago/ai-search-visibility","why_this_rank":["3 AI search visibility claims on file: 0 third-party, 3 first-party, 0 profile signals; outside claims from 1 distinct site","A new roofing contractor achieved AI Overview dominance in 30 days. (gbcdigitalmarketing.com, claimed)","Serves Chicago from Houston, TX, USA; no local office on file","Retainers from $1,850/month, inside the AI search visibility band","25 third-party reviews at 5.0","1 recognition with a source on file: a press mention per aithority.com"],"limits":["No independent source names AI search visibility work; the evidence is first-party or editorial.","Never verified against official sources.","Profile below decision-ready status: the profile is collected but not reviewed yet."],"next_proof_needed":"No independent source names AI search visibility work; the evidence is first-party or editorial.","weakest_criterion":{"key":"credibility","label":"Market credibility","points":1.3,"max":5},"claims_for_need":{"documented_work":0,"third_party":0,"total":18,"on_file_naming_this_need":3,"on_file_independent":0},"listed_on_offer_only":false,"listing_pricing":{"pricing_floor_median_usd":4500,"pricing_known":28,"ranked":51},"neighbors":[]},{"need":"AI search visibility","need_slug":"ai-search-visibility","city":"New York","question":"Which SEO agencies have documented AI-search visibility work for businesses in New York?","rank":18,"ranked_total":51,"score_out_of_100":49,"confidence":"Moderate confidence","evidence_basis":"own_published","evidence_basis_label":"Published by the agency on its own site","index_open":true,"listing_url":"https://www.vendar.org/marketing/seo/new-york/ai-search-visibility","why_this_rank":["3 AI search visibility claims on file: 0 third-party, 3 first-party, 0 profile signals; outside claims from 1 distinct site","A new roofing contractor achieved AI Overview dominance in 30 days. (gbcdigitalmarketing.com, claimed)","Serves New York from Houston, TX, USA; no local office on file","Retainers from $1,850/month, inside the AI search visibility band","25 third-party reviews at 5.0","1 recognition with a source on file: a press mention per aithority.com"],"limits":["No independent source names AI search visibility work; the evidence is first-party or editorial.","Never verified against official sources.","Profile below decision-ready status: the profile is collected but not reviewed yet."],"next_proof_needed":"No independent source names AI search visibility work; the evidence is first-party or editorial.","weakest_criterion":{"key":"credibility","label":"Market credibility","points":1.3,"max":5},"claims_for_need":{"documented_work":0,"third_party":0,"total":18,"on_file_naming_this_need":3,"on_file_independent":0},"listed_on_offer_only":false,"listing_pricing":{"pricing_floor_median_usd":4500,"pricing_known":28,"ranked":51},"neighbors":[]},{"need":"AI search visibility","need_slug":"ai-search-visibility","city":"Houston","question":"Which SEO agencies have documented AI-search visibility work for businesses in Houston?","rank":6,"ranked_total":51,"score_out_of_100":58,"confidence":"Moderate confidence","evidence_basis":"own_published","evidence_basis_label":"Published by the agency on its own site","index_open":false,"listing_url":"https://www.vendar.org/marketing/seo/houston/ai-search-visibility","why_this_rank":["3 AI search visibility claims on file: 0 third-party, 3 first-party, 0 profile signals; outside claims from 1 distinct site","A new roofing contractor achieved AI Overview dominance in 30 days. (gbcdigitalmarketing.com, claimed)","Headquartered in Houston (Houston, TX, USA)","Retainers from $1,850/month, inside the AI search visibility band","25 third-party reviews at 5.0","1 recognition with a source on file: a press mention per aithority.com"],"limits":["No independent source names AI search visibility work; the evidence is first-party or editorial.","Never verified against official sources.","Profile below decision-ready status: the profile is collected but not reviewed yet."],"next_proof_needed":"No independent source names AI search visibility work; the evidence is first-party or editorial.","weakest_criterion":{"key":"credibility","label":"Market credibility","points":1.3,"max":5},"claims_for_need":{"documented_work":0,"third_party":0,"total":18,"on_file_naming_this_need":3,"on_file_independent":0},"listed_on_offer_only":false,"listing_pricing":{"pricing_floor_median_usd":4500,"pricing_known":28,"ranked":51},"neighbors":[]},{"need":"AI search visibility","need_slug":"ai-search-visibility","city":"Atlanta","question":"Which SEO agencies have documented AI-search visibility work for businesses in Atlanta?","rank":15,"ranked_total":51,"score_out_of_100":49,"confidence":"Moderate confidence","evidence_basis":"own_published","evidence_basis_label":"Published by the agency on its own site","index_open":false,"listing_url":"https://www.vendar.org/marketing/seo/atlanta/ai-search-visibility","why_this_rank":["3 AI search visibility claims on file: 0 third-party, 3 first-party, 0 profile signals; outside claims from 1 distinct site","A new roofing contractor achieved AI Overview dominance in 30 days. (gbcdigitalmarketing.com, claimed)","Serves Atlanta from Houston, TX, USA; no local office on file","Retainers from $1,850/month, inside the AI search visibility band","25 third-party reviews at 5.0","1 recognition with a source on file: a press mention per aithority.com"],"limits":["No independent source names AI search visibility work; the evidence is first-party or editorial.","Never verified against official sources.","Profile below decision-ready status: the profile is collected but not reviewed yet."],"next_proof_needed":"No independent source names AI search visibility work; the evidence is first-party or editorial.","weakest_criterion":{"key":"credibility","label":"Market credibility","points":1.3,"max":5},"claims_for_need":{"documented_work":0,"third_party":0,"total":18,"on_file_naming_this_need":3,"on_file_independent":0},"listed_on_offer_only":false,"listing_pricing":{"pricing_floor_median_usd":4500,"pricing_known":28,"ranked":51},"neighbors":[]},{"need":"AI search visibility","need_slug":"ai-search-visibility","city":"Miami","question":"Which SEO agencies have documented AI-search visibility work for businesses in Miami?","rank":15,"ranked_total":51,"score_out_of_100":49,"confidence":"Moderate confidence","evidence_basis":"own_published","evidence_basis_label":"Published by the agency on its own site","index_open":false,"listing_url":"https://www.vendar.org/marketing/seo/miami/ai-search-visibility","why_this_rank":["3 AI search visibility claims on file: 0 third-party, 3 first-party, 0 profile signals; outside claims from 1 distinct site","A new roofing contractor achieved AI Overview dominance in 30 days. (gbcdigitalmarketing.com, claimed)","Serves Miami from Houston, TX, USA; no local office on file","Retainers from $1,850/month, inside the AI search visibility band","25 third-party reviews at 5.0","1 recognition with a source on file: a press mention per aithority.com"],"limits":["No independent source names AI search visibility work; the evidence is first-party or editorial.","Never verified against official sources.","Profile below decision-ready status: the profile is collected but not reviewed yet."],"next_proof_needed":"No independent source names AI search visibility work; the evidence is first-party or editorial.","weakest_criterion":{"key":"credibility","label":"Market credibility","points":1.3,"max":5},"claims_for_need":{"documented_work":0,"third_party":0,"total":18,"on_file_naming_this_need":3,"on_file_independent":0},"listed_on_offer_only":false,"listing_pricing":{"pricing_floor_median_usd":4500,"pricing_known":28,"ranked":51},"neighbors":[]},{"need":"AI search visibility","need_slug":"ai-search-visibility","city":"Phoenix","question":"Which SEO agencies have documented AI-search visibility work for businesses in Phoenix?","rank":15,"ranked_total":51,"score_out_of_100":49,"confidence":"Moderate confidence","evidence_basis":"own_published","evidence_basis_label":"Published by the agency on its own site","index_open":false,"listing_url":"https://www.vendar.org/marketing/seo/phoenix/ai-search-visibility","why_this_rank":["3 AI search visibility claims on file: 0 third-party, 3 first-party, 0 profile signals; outside claims from 1 distinct site","A new roofing contractor achieved AI Overview dominance in 30 days. (gbcdigitalmarketing.com, claimed)","Serves Phoenix from Houston, TX, USA; no local office on file","Retainers from $1,850/month, inside the AI search visibility band","25 third-party reviews at 5.0","1 recognition with a source on file: a press mention per aithority.com"],"limits":["No independent source names AI search visibility work; the evidence is first-party or editorial.","Never verified against official sources.","Profile below decision-ready status: the profile is collected but not reviewed yet."],"next_proof_needed":"No independent source names AI search visibility work; the evidence is first-party or editorial.","weakest_criterion":{"key":"credibility","label":"Market credibility","points":1.3,"max":5},"claims_for_need":{"documented_work":0,"third_party":0,"total":18,"on_file_naming_this_need":3,"on_file_independent":0},"listed_on_offer_only":false,"listing_pricing":{"pricing_floor_median_usd":4500,"pricing_known":28,"ranked":51},"neighbors":[]},{"need":"AI search visibility","need_slug":"ai-search-visibility","city":"San Francisco","question":"Which SEO agencies have documented AI-search visibility work for businesses in San Francisco?","rank":15,"ranked_total":51,"score_out_of_100":49,"confidence":"Moderate confidence","evidence_basis":"own_published","evidence_basis_label":"Published by the agency on its own site","index_open":false,"listing_url":"https://www.vendar.org/marketing/seo/san-francisco/ai-search-visibility","why_this_rank":["3 AI search visibility claims on file: 0 third-party, 3 first-party, 0 profile signals; outside claims from 1 distinct site","A new roofing contractor achieved AI Overview dominance in 30 days. (gbcdigitalmarketing.com, claimed)","Serves San Francisco from Houston, TX, USA; no local office on file","Retainers from $1,850/month, inside the AI search visibility band","25 third-party reviews at 5.0","1 recognition with a source on file: a press mention per aithority.com"],"limits":["No independent source names AI search visibility work; the evidence is first-party or editorial.","Never verified against official sources.","Profile below decision-ready status: the profile is collected but not reviewed yet."],"next_proof_needed":"No independent source names AI search visibility work; the evidence is first-party or editorial.","weakest_criterion":{"key":"credibility","label":"Market credibility","points":1.3,"max":5},"claims_for_need":{"documented_work":0,"third_party":0,"total":18,"on_file_naming_this_need":3,"on_file_independent":0},"listed_on_offer_only":false,"listing_pricing":{"pricing_floor_median_usd":4500,"pricing_known":28,"ranked":51},"neighbors":[]},{"need":"AI search visibility","need_slug":"ai-search-visibility","city":"Seattle","question":"Which SEO agencies have documented AI-search visibility work for businesses in Seattle?","rank":15,"ranked_total":51,"score_out_of_100":49,"confidence":"Moderate confidence","evidence_basis":"own_published","evidence_basis_label":"Published by the agency on its own site","index_open":false,"listing_url":"https://www.vendar.org/marketing/seo/seattle/ai-search-visibility","why_this_rank":["3 AI search visibility claims on file: 0 third-party, 3 first-party, 0 profile signals; outside claims from 1 distinct site","A new roofing contractor achieved AI Overview dominance in 30 days. (gbcdigitalmarketing.com, claimed)","Serves Seattle from Houston, TX, USA; no local office on file","Retainers from $1,850/month, inside the AI search visibility band","25 third-party reviews at 5.0","1 recognition with a source on file: a press mention per aithority.com"],"limits":["No independent source names AI search visibility work; the evidence is first-party or editorial.","Never verified against official sources.","Profile below decision-ready status: the profile is collected but not reviewed yet."],"next_proof_needed":"No independent source names AI search visibility work; the evidence is first-party or editorial.","weakest_criterion":{"key":"credibility","label":"Market credibility","points":1.3,"max":5},"claims_for_need":{"documented_work":0,"third_party":0,"total":18,"on_file_naming_this_need":3,"on_file_independent":0},"listed_on_offer_only":false,"listing_pricing":{"pricing_floor_median_usd":4500,"pricing_known":28,"ranked":51},"neighbors":[]}],"client_voice":{"observed_at":"2026-11-03T12:02:30.855Z","sample_share_read":1,"review_drive_caution":null,"platforms":[{"platform":"Google","url":"https://www.google.com/maps?cid=8691366720000092996","rating":5,"reviews":25,"bbb_grade":null,"complaints_last_3_years":null}],"average_rating":5,"total_reviews":25,"reviews_read":25,"last_12_months_share":0.04,"negative_share":0,"owner_answer_rate":0.96,"review_burst":null,"summary":"Clients overwhelmingly praise Cindy and her team for website design, SEO results, and responsive, patient service, with many relationships lasting years. Reviews repeatedly mention clear communication, meeting timelines, and improved Google rankings or leads. There are no criticisms in any review; the feedback is highly consistent across a decade of reviews.","praised":[{"theme":"Website design quality","icon":"design","mentions":13,"quote":"Our new website is beautiful and fast","source":"Google"},{"theme":"SEO and Google ranking improvements","icon":"results","mentions":7,"quote":"They have taken my practice to first page organic search Google and kept me there.","source":"Google"},{"theme":"Responsiveness and communication","icon":"communication","mentions":6,"quote":"She's extremely responsive and easy to work with.","source":"Google"},{"theme":"Listening to the client's vision and translating it into the site","icon":"communication","mentions":6,"quote":"She listened to everything I wanted and turned it into a reality.","source":"Google"},{"theme":"Long-term, reliable relationships and meeting timelines","icon":"timeline","mentions":5,"quote":"Communication is always clear, timelines are met, and the finished product always exceeds expectations.","source":"Google"}],"criticized":[],"results_reported_by_clients":[{"result":"Higher Google search rankings","quote":"Our new website has never had us rank this high on Google searches.","source":"Google"},{"result":"First page organic Google rankings sustained","quote":"They have taken my practice to first page organic search Google and kept me there.","source":"Google"},{"result":"Showing up in Google Maps within six weeks of a new website","quote":"it's only been 6 weeks and we are already showing up in the google maps","source":"Google"},{"result":"A lead from ChatGPT that became a large sale","quote":"That lead turned into about a $45,000 sale.","source":"client quoted on the agency's site"},{"result":"Site rebuild halved page creation time and won a WebAward","quote":"cut the time it takes me to create new pages/properties in half. AND, the redone site won the 2015 WebAward for Real Estate.","source":"client quoted on the agency's site"}],"hired_for":[{"service":"Website design and redesign","mentions":18,"icon":"web"},{"service":"SEO","mentions":7,"icon":"seo"},{"service":"Marketing strategy and ongoing support","mentions":2,"icon":"other"}],"client_types":[{"type":"Roofing and metal roofing companies","mentions":2,"icon":"home-services"},{"type":"Law firm","mentions":2,"icon":"legal"},{"type":"Medical practice (foot and ankle clinic)","mentions":2,"icon":"healthcare"},{"type":"Landscaping company","mentions":1,"icon":"home-services"},{"type":"Remodeling contractor","mentions":1,"icon":"real-estate"},{"type":"Towing company","mentions":1,"icon":"other"}],"named_testimonials":[{"client":"Tim Kana","quote":"We've worked with Cindy and GBC Digital Marketing for almost 10 years. She built our website, got us found on Google, and helped grow our business. We couldn't be happier with where we're at.","url":"https://gbcdigitalmarketing.com/","published_by":"agency","also_documented_case":false},{"client":"Shane Ray","quote":"We have worked with GBC for years and they have always elevated our projects. Their team consistently delivers top-quality work, whether it's website design, marketing strategy, or ongoing support.","url":"https://gbcdigitalmarketing.com/","published_by":"agency","also_documented_case":false},{"client":"Lee Mash","quote":"The last two leads I got were from ChatGPT. When the first one came in, I didn't even know that was possible. That lead turned into about a $45,000 sale.","url":"https://gbcdigitalmarketing.com/testimonials","published_by":"agency","also_documented_case":false},{"client":"Marcin Vaclaw","quote":"GBC Digital Marketing has improved the clinic's organic ranking to the top of the SERP.","url":"https://gbcdigitalmarketing.com/testimonials","published_by":"agency","also_documented_case":false},{"client":"Judith Sinnard","quote":"Cindy rebuilt the whole site on a new platform, customizing it, streamlining it and cut the time it takes me to create new pages/properties in half. AND, the redone site won the 2015 WebAward for Real Estate.","url":"https://gbcdigitalmarketing.com/testimonials","published_by":"agency","also_documented_case":false},{"client":"Benavides Law Firm","quote":"SEO Services Review from Benavides Law Firm on the SEO that Graphics by Cindy did for them.","url":"https://gbcdigitalmarketing.com/testimonials","published_by":"agency","also_documented_case":false}],"note":"Ratings and reviews from independent platforms; quotes are verbatim and checked against the review text. Testimonials published by the agency are labelled as such."}}