24 of 49 agencies are ranked on documented SEO agencies within a $6,000 monthly budget work; 8 confirmed by an independent source; payment does not affect the order.
Data as of November 3, 2026 · Evidence-weighted ranking 2026.11.7 · How this ranking works ↓
Vendar ranks 24 of 49 SEO agencies serving Chicago for SEO agencies within a $6,000 monthly budget: the ones with documented SEO agencies within a $6,000 monthly budget work on file, verified through September 2026. The top three by evidence-weighted score are Comrade Digital Marketing (80/100), Straight North (77) and Marcel Digital (77). 7 of them have documented SEO agencies within a $6,000 monthly budget work for clients in Chicago itself. No paid placements; every position below cites its sources. 25 Chicago SEO agencies have no SEO agencies within a $6,000 monthly budget claim on file and are listed unranked.
Budget in Chicago: disclosed monthly floors run from $450 to $6,000, median $2,500; 24 of 24 disclose a price.
Chicago, IL, USA · team 100+ · since 2008
HQ in Chicago · From $1,450/month · clients 4.7/5 (116) 1 documented
…Five months after launch, the site saw a 225% increase in its organic-traffic-to-qualified-leads ratio and a 123% increase in form-submitting sessions. (Independent source, we-awards.com)
Downers Grove, IL, USA · team 10-49 · since 1997
serves Chicago from Downers Grove · From $5,000/month · clients 4.1/5 (41) 2 documented
…the campaign produced a 366% year-over-year increase and 128 valid leads. (Independent source, onthemap.com)
Chicago, IL, USA · team 10-49 · since 2003
HQ in Chicago · From $6,000/month · clients 4.7/5 (42) Agency's own published cases
Marcel Digital is a mid-market agency offering website development and digital marketing, with a focus on B2B lead generation and B2B e-commerce. The page says it was founded 20 years ago… (Independent source, collabs.io)
Last verified June 2026; details may have changed since.
Chicago, IL, USA · team 10-49 · since 2013
HQ in Chicago · From $1,000/month Agency's own published cases
SEO Design Chicago offers SEO, ecommerce SEO, local SEO, and SEO consulting. The profile lists the company as founded in 2015 with a firm size of 35. (Independent source, semfirms.com)
Chicago, IL, USA · team 10-49 · since 2010
HQ in Chicago · From $5,000/month · clients 2.7/5 (3) 1 documented
…migration, resulting in a 39.2% increase in YOY organic transactions, a 42.7% increase in year-over-year organic revenue, and a 153.7% increase in… (Independent source, findbestfirms.com)
Last verified June 2026; details may have changed since.
Chicago, IL, USA · team 10-49 · since 2008
HQ in Chicago · From $2,500/month · clients 5.0/5 (33) 2 documented
Dabaran reports providing SEO for Affinity, improving its rankings for high-value fintech terms, organic traffic, qualified leads, and customer… (Independent source, agencies.semrush.com)
Chicago, IL, USA · team 10-49 · since 2001
HQ in Chicago · From $4,500/month · clients 4.9/5 (48) Agency's own published cases
…diamond retailer: fixes to unoptimized keyword targets on category pages and indexability, with sales up 700% in six months and top-three ranking keywords up 633%… (Independent source, we-awards.com)
Last verified June 2026; details may have changed since.
Chicago, IL, USA · team 10-49 · since 2006
HQ in Chicago · From $5,000/month · clients 4.6/5 (9) Agency's own published cases
OneIMS provided Plastic Ingenuity with SEO, lead generation and nurture program support and introduced the company to HubSpot and Salesforce. (Agency's own words, oneims.com)
No independent source names SEO for lead generation work; the evidence is first-party or editorial.
Chicago, IL, USA · since 2009
HQ in Chicago · Projects from $4,250 · clients 4.8/5 (38) 1 documented
Pilot Digital Marketing reports a case study for Advocate Health Care in the medical sector, with the goal of increasing phone calls for mammogram appointments and a reported 64% increase in phone calls… (Independent source, sellseo.ai)
Never verified against official sources.
Chicago, IL, USA · team 10-49 · since 2017
HQ in Chicago · From $5,000/month · clients 5.0/5 (44) Agency's own published cases
…enterprise AI platform, that produced a 288% increase in qualified leads and a 79% reduction in CPA (from $963.92 to $202.54 in 30 days); because the… (Agency's own words, visualfizz.com)
No independent source names SEO for lead generation work; the evidence is first-party or editorial.
This is an absence of evidence, not a quality rating.
One sourced claim moves an agency into the ranking.
Entry price not published, so this view (entry price of $6,000 a month or less) cannot check it. (20)
No case study or client review on file documents any published SEO need in Chicago yet. (3)
Entry price $15,000 is above this view (entry price of $6,000 a month or less). (1)
Entry price $10,000 is above this view (entry price of $6,000 a month or less). (1)
| # | Agency | Score | Evid./30 | Fit/25 | Capab./15 | Reliab./10 | Transp./10 | Reput./5 | Cred./5 | Pen. | Conf. | Claims | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Comrade Digital Marketing | 80 | 30 | 25 | 2 | 7.2 | 10 | 4.7 | 1.3 | 0.94 | 23/1 | Sep 13, 2026 | |
| 2 | Straight North | 77 | 30 | 21.9 | 2.7 | 9.1 | 10 | 3.3 | 0 | 0.91 | 36/2 | Sep 13, 2026 | |
| 3 | Marcel Digital | 77 | 30 | 25 | 0.9 | 7.2 | 10 | 3.8 | 0 | 0.93 | 6/1 | Jun 2, 2026 | |
| 4 | SEO Design Chicago | 77 | 30 | 25 | 0.9 | 7.2 | 10 | 0 | 3.8 | 0.8 | 7/1 | Sep 13, 2026 | |
| 5 | Perfect Search Media | 76 | 30 | 25 | 1.8 | 7.2 | 10 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 0.92 | 20/1 | Jun 2, 2026 | |
| 6 | Dabaran | 76 | 27 | 25 | 1.2 | 7.2 | 10 | 3.8 | 1.3 | 0.88 | 4/2 | Sep 13, 2026 | |
| 7 | Orbit Media | 75 | 29 | 21.5 | 1.5 | 7.2 | 10 | 4.1 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 17/1 | Not verified | |
| 8 | OneIMS | 75 | 23.9 | 25 | 1.9 | 7.2 | 10 | 2.3 | 5 | 0.8 | 25/0 | Jun 2, 2026 | |
| 9 | Pilot Digital Marketing | 74 | 27.4 | 22 | 11 | 7.2 | 5 | 3.8 | 0 | -2 | n/a | 6/1 | Not verified |
| 10 | VisualFizz | 70 | 23 | 25 | 1.6 | 6.6 | 10 | 4.1 | 0 | 0.8 | 16/0 | Jun 2, 2026 | |
| 11 | Digital Authority Partners | 68 | 24 | 25 | 0.8 | 7.2 | 10 | 0 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 13/0 | Sep 13, 2026 | |
| 12 | Chicago Website Design SEO Company (CWDSC) | 68 | 18 | 25 | 15 | 7.2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 0.8 | 23/0 | Not verified |
| 13 | RedShark SEO | 67 | 17 | 25 | 14.3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 0 | -2 | 0.8 | 9/0 | Not verified |
| 14 | SEOLEVELUP | 65 | 16.8 | 21.5 | 12.2 | 7.2 | 5 | 4.2 | 0 | -2 | 0.8 | 6/0 | Not verified |
| 15 | BRD Media | 64 | 17.2 | 18.1 | 15 | 7.2 | 5 | 3 | 0 | -2 | 0.8 | 8/0 | Not verified |
| 16 | Fanatically Digital | 63 | 16 | 21.9 | 15 | 7.2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 0.8 | 14/0 | Not verified |
| 17 | Flamingo Agency | 62 | 15.9 | 21.3 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 4.9 | 0 | -2 | 0.8 | 16/0 | Not verified |
| 18 | Idea Marketing Group | 60 | 14.5 | 25 | 0.5 | 7.2 | 10 | 0 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 4/0 | Not verified | |
| 19 | Solid Digital | 60 | 14 | 25 | 0.6 | 7.2 | 10 | 2.9 | 0 | 0.8 | 3/0 | Sep 14, 2026 | |
| 20 | SEO Fuel Marketing | 59 | 15.8 | 25 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | -5 | 0.8 | 6/0 | Not verified |
| 21 | Chicago Tech Solutions | 57 | 15.8 | 18.4 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 2.1 | 0 | -2 | 0.8 | 3/0 | Not verified |
| 22 | Copify | 55 | 15.5 | 25 | 11.8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | -5 | 0.8 | 3/0 | Not verified |
| 23 | Loud Interactive | 55 | 9 | 23.5 | 1.1 | 7.2 | 10 | 4.6 | 0 | 0.8 | 2/0 | Not verified | |
| 24 | The Chicago Marketing Agency | 49 | 12.5 | 21.5 | 12.2 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | -5 | 0.8 | 3/0 | Not verified |
Pool 49 · ranked 24 · unranked 25 (0 with profile tags only) · verified 10 · pricing disclosed 24 · case studies on file 100 · an outside source names the work 8 · an outside document describes it 8 · lowest verified floor SEO Design Chicago $1,000/month
Claims: claims for this need in the feed / of them from a third party. Confidence is the number behind the High, Moderate and Lower labels; it never changes the order.
Confirmed by an independent source · headquarters in the city · From $1,450/month · hourly $100 - $149 / hr · projects from $10,000 · 250 claims on file
| Evidence for this query | 30/30 | 1 | 23 SEO for lead generation claims on file: 1 third-party, 18 first-party, 4 profile signals; outside claims from 2 distinct sites; Comrade Digital Marketing redesigned its own website, presenting the agency as an AI-powered growth system for contractors. Five months… (we-awards.com, verified); Comrade reports a 221% increase in total inquiries for a Chicago cabinet contractor, Granite Selection, along with 68% lower cost per lead… (comradeweb.com, claimed) |
| Fit to this query | 25/25 | 1 | Headquartered in Chicago (Chicago, IL, USA); Retainers from $1,450/month, inside the SEO for lead generation band; Profile names healthcare clients |
| Capability depth | 2/15 | 0.135 | 4 of 101 listed services are SEO services; 23 of 250 claims on file concern SEO for lead generation |
| Reliability | 7.2/10 | 0.72 | In business since 2008; Retention not documented |
| Transparency | 10/10 | 1 | Pricing disclosed (From $1,450/month); Team size 100+; Workflow or reporting cadence documented |
| Reputation | 4.7/5 | 0.94 | 116 third-party reviews at 4.7 |
| Market credibility | 1.3/5 | 0.25 | 1 recognition with a source on file: an award per we-awards.com; Sources: we-awards.com, checked Nov 2026 |
Comrade Digital Marketing redesigned its own website, presenting the agency as an AI-powered growth system for contractors. Five months after launch, the site saw a 225% increase in its organic-traffic-to-qualified-leads ratio and a 123% increase in form-submitting sessions.
Independent source · we-awards.com · verified: Checked against the source page by Vendar. · weight 1.2 · describes work · checked Nov 1, 2026
Comrade reports a 221% increase in total inquiries for a Chicago cabinet contractor, Granite Selection, along with 68% lower cost per lead and 1,489% organic traffic growth. The client's testimonial credits SEO for a move from sporadic calls to a consistent monthly pipeline.
Agency's own words · comradeweb.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.9 · describes work · checked Nov 1, 2026
Comrade reports a peak marketing ROI of 3,089%, a 514% increase in qualified leads, and a 73% decrease in cost per lead for Streamline Design & Permitting in under 12 months.
Agency's own words · comradeweb.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.9 · describes work · checked Nov 1, 2026
Comrade reports a 320% increase in qualified leads, a 2,718% increase in conversion rate, and a 5,900% increase in organic traffic for Forbel Custom Security Solutions in its first 9 months.
Agency's own words · comradeweb.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.9 · describes work · checked Nov 1, 2026
For Stone Center, Comrade reported a 687% increase in qualified leads, comparing October 2021 to September 2023 (24 months post-launch), per the Comrade Growth Portal. The result spans SEO, PPC, and website design services.
Agency's own words · comradeweb.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.9 · describes work · checked Nov 1, 2026
Over 24 months post-launch, Absolute Home Services' marketing ROI reached 10,565% (Apr-Jun 2025 average, per Comrade's Growth Portal), and qualified leads increased 303% versus Apr-Jun 2023.
Agency's own words · comradeweb.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.9 · describes work · checked Nov 1, 2026
Comrade rebuilt Absolute Home Services' website and reports 10,565% marketing ROI, +303% qualified leads, and +595% organic traffic.
Agency's own words · comradeweb.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.9 · describes work · checked Nov 1, 2026
Comrade reports a 10,565% marketing ROI, a 303% increase in qualified leads, and a 595% increase in organic traffic for Absolute Home Services.
Agency's own words · comradeweb.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.9 · describes work · checked Nov 1, 2026
Comrade reports a 1,373% marketing ROI and a 109% increase in qualified leads for Cedar Rustic Fence, attributed to SEO and site optimization.
Agency's own words · comradeweb.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.9 · describes work · checked Nov 1, 2026
For Cedar Rustic Fence, Comrade reported a 109% increase in qualified leads comparing Feb-Apr 2024 to Feb-Apr 2026, sourced from Comrade Growth Portal.
Agency's own words · comradeweb.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.9 · describes work · checked Nov 1, 2026
For Cedar Rustic Fence, Comrade reported that qualified leads more than doubled (up 109%) while the cost to acquire each lead dropped 41% over the 24-month window; the engagement combined SEO, content marketing, and targeted advertising, so the result is not attributable to one service.
Agency's own words · comradeweb.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.9 · describes work · checked Nov 1, 2026
Internal tracking showed qualified leads for Absolute Home Services grew roughly fourfold over 24 months and cost per qualified lead dropped by about 95%.
Agency's own words · comradeweb.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.9 · describes work · checked Nov 1, 2026
Comrade rebuilt Cedar Rustic's fence contractor website and reports 1,373% marketing ROI, +109% qualified leads, and +794% organic traffic.
Agency's own words · comradeweb.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.9 · describes work · checked Nov 1, 2026
Comrade rebuilt Forbel's commercial security systems website and reports +51% qualified leads, -34% cost per lead, and +478% organic traffic.
Agency's own words · comradeweb.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.9 · describes work · checked Nov 1, 2026
The page reports a result for a roofing client: 750% more leads in 6 months. The page does not name the client.
Agency's own words · comradeweb.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.8 · describes work · checked Nov 1, 2026
Twelve months after the website relaunch, Absolute Home Services' organic channel produced roughly six times the monthly qualified leads of the pre-launch period.
Agency's own words · comradeweb.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.8 · describes work · checked Nov 1, 2026
Comrade Digital Marketing reports a 221% increase in total inquiries for a Chicago cabinet contractor.
Agency's own words · comradeweb.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.8 · describes work · checked Nov 2, 2026
Comrade Digital Marketing's case study for client Granite Selection, a Chicago-based stone fabricator it has worked with since 2018, reports a 221% increase in total inquiries and a 68% decrease in blended cost per lead from September 2018 to March 2021, 30 months post-launch, per the vendor's Growth Portal.
Agency's own words · comradeweb.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.8 · describes work · checked Nov 2, 2026
Comrade Digital Marketing rebuilt the SEO for Granite Selection, a Chicago cabinet contractor, resulting in a 221% increase in total inquiries, 68% lower cost per lead, and 1,489% organic traffic growth, tracked through the agency's Growth Portal.
Agency's own words · comradeweb.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.8 · describes work · checked Nov 2, 2026
Profile best-fit tag: Lead Generation PPC.
Vendar profile field · Vendar profile · internal_signal: status on file · weight 0.4 · checked Sep 13, 2026
Profile best-fit tag: Lead Generation SEO.
Vendar profile field · Vendar profile · internal_signal: status on file · weight 0.4 · checked Sep 13, 2026
Editorial use case: Home services and local-services companies that need SEO, PPC, website, content, and lead generation under one vendor..
Vendar profile field · Vendar profile · internal_signal: status on file · weight 0.4 · checked Sep 13, 2026
Listed service on Vendar: Lead Generation PPC.
Vendar profile field · Vendar profile · internal_signal: status on file · weight 0.3 · checked Sep 13, 2026
Reviews: Google 4.8 from 93 reviews; Trustpilot 4.4 from 23 reviews. Ratings never count as evidence for this question.
Best for (profile): Customer Acquisition, Conversion Rate Optimization, Landing Page Optimization, CAC Optimization
Confirmed by an independent source · serves the city from Downers Grove, IL, USA · From $5,000/month · hourly $100 - $149 · projects from $5,000 · 340 claims on file
| Evidence for this query | 30/30 | 1 | 36 SEO for lead generation claims on file: 2 third-party, 24 first-party, 10 profile signals; outside claims from 2 distinct sites; Gene May Heating & Cooling hired Straight North to grow organic website traffic. Straight North refined keyword targeting, published… (onthemap.com, verified); Aligned Modern Health worked with Straight North on SEO to increase traffic and leads from search engines. Straight North created… (onthemap.com, verified) |
| Fit to this query | 21.9/25 | 0.875 | Lists Chicago as a service region; headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, USA; Retainers from $5,000/month, inside the SEO for lead generation band; Profile names b2b clients |
| Capability depth | 2.7/15 | 0.18 | 12 of 127 listed services are SEO services; 36 of 340 claims on file concern SEO for lead generation |
| Reliability | 9.1/10 | 0.912 | In business since 1997; Client retention 78% (documented) |
| Transparency | 10/10 | 1 | Pricing disclosed (From $5,000/month); Team size 10-49; Workflow or reporting cadence documented |
| Reputation | 3.3/5 | 0.6659999999999999 | 41 third-party reviews at 4.1 |
| Market credibility | 0/5 | 0 | No awards, certifications or media mentions with a source on file |
Gene May Heating & Cooling hired Straight North to grow organic website traffic. Straight North refined keyword targeting, published optimized content, and ran link building; the campaign produced a 366% year-over-year increase and 128 valid leads.
Independent source · onthemap.com · verified: Checked against the source page by Vendar. · weight 1.2 · describes work · checked Nov 2, 2026
Aligned Modern Health worked with Straight North on SEO to increase traffic and leads from search engines. Straight North created SEO-friendly content for main pages, optimized on-site forms, and implemented conversion tracking, producing a 53% increase in organic traffic and a 53% boost in sales leads.
Independent source · onthemap.com · verified: Checked against the source page by Vendar. · weight 1.2 · describes work · checked Nov 2, 2026
Official case study shows Celerant increased organic leads by 21% and paid leads by 170%.
Agency's own words · straightnorth.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.8 · describes work · checked Nov 1, 2026
Official case study shows Van Sant Law increased organic traffic by 33%, organic leads by 31%, and PPC leads by 181%.
Agency's own words · straightnorth.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.8 · describes work · checked Nov 1, 2026
Straight North's Celerant case study reports a 21% increase in organic leads, a 170% increase in paid leads, and a paid conversion-rate jump from 1.95% to 6.16%.
Agency's own words · straightnorth.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.8 · describes work · checked Nov 1, 2026
Straight North's Van Sant Law case study reports organic traffic up 33%, organic leads up 31%, and PPC leads up 181%.
Agency's own words · straightnorth.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.8 · describes work · checked Nov 1, 2026
Celerant used Straight North for SEO and PPC and reported 21% more organic leads plus 170% more paid leads.
Agency's own words · straightnorth.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.8 · describes work · checked Nov 1, 2026
Van Sant Law reported organic traffic up 33%, organic leads up 31%, and PPC leads up 181% after working with Straight North.
Agency's own words · straightnorth.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.8 · describes work · checked Nov 1, 2026
Straight North ran a combined SEO and PPC strategic marketing partnership for Celerant, a retail commerce software provider, which achieved a 21% increase in organic leads, a 170% increase in paid leads, a paid conversion rate increase from 1.95% to 6.16%, and a 30% reduction in the cost per acquisition of paid leads.
Agency's own words · straightnorth.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.8 · describes work · checked Nov 1, 2026
For Musicians Made, the campaign delivered a 69% lift in organic leads and an 84% surge in organic traffic year over year, while tripling keywords in the top 3 position and increasing AI-driven results by 27% QoQ.
Agency's own words · straightnorth.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.8 · describes work · checked Nov 1, 2026
Client Kevin T., Digital Marketing Manager, states that Straight North was instrumental in helping his company achieve its lead generation goals through PPC and SEO services.
Agency's own words · straightnorth.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.8 · describes work · checked Nov 1, 2026
Straight North lists a case study for client SeaCa in which an SEO revamp is credited with 63% more leads and more than 200% more AI citations.
Agency's own words · straightnorth.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.8 · describes work · checked Nov 2, 2026
Straight North lists a case study for New City Moving reporting an 81% increase in leads.
Agency's own words · straightnorth.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.8 · describes work · checked Nov 2, 2026
Straight North lists a case study for Chrysler reporting 45% more leads.
Agency's own words · straightnorth.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.8 · describes work · checked Nov 2, 2026
Straight North lists a case study reporting a 400% increase in leads over 10 months; the page does not name the client in the listing.
Agency's own words · straightnorth.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.8 · describes work · checked Nov 2, 2026
Straight North provided SEO for Musicians Made. The campaign increased organic leads by 69% and organic traffic by 84% year over year, tripled keywords in the top 3 positions, and increased AI-driven results by 27% quarter over quarter.
Agency's own words · straightnorth.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.8 · describes work · checked Nov 2, 2026
Client Robert J. (Vice President) states that working with Straight North led to a great increase in the company's digital footprint and its recruitment and lead generation.
Agency's own words · straightnorth.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.8 · describes work · checked Nov 2, 2026
Straight North's Chicago PPC page describes the agency as a top Chicago PPC marketing company built to improve conversion rates and generate sales leads.
Agency's own words · straightnorth.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.6 · checked Nov 1, 2026
Acieta's Manager of IT & Marketing Operations, Bob G., states that Acieta's website has generated millions of dollars in new business from leads generated by Straight North's SEO program, with positive ROI from the first month.
Agency's own words · straightnorth.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.6 · describes work · checked Nov 1, 2026
A client identified as Zach M., Owner, says in a testimonial that Straight North took his company's leads to another level and delivered a large ROI.
Agency's own words · straightnorth.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.6 · describes work · checked Nov 1, 2026
Client Bob G., Manager, IT & Marketing Operations at Acieta, states the company has seen positive ROI from its first month with Straight North's SEO program, with the website generating millions of dollars in new business from leads attributed to the program.
Agency's own words · straightnorth.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.6 · describes work · checked Nov 1, 2026
A client identified only as Jeff V., Owner, states in a testimonial that after poor experiences with other agencies, the company received extremely viable leads directly traced to Straight North's efforts.
Agency's own words · straightnorth.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.6 · describes work · checked Nov 1, 2026
An owner whose testimonial appears on the page reports receiving viable leads directly traced to Straight North's efforts. The client is not named by full name and no time period is given.
Agency's own words · straightnorth.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.6 · describes work · checked Nov 2, 2026
A client identified as Bob G., Manager of IT and Marketing Operations at Acieta, reports a positive ROI from the first month and states that Acieta's website has generated millions of dollars in new business from leads generated by Straight North's SEO program.
Agency's own words · straightnorth.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.6 · describes work · checked Nov 2, 2026
Client Bob G. (Manager, IT & Marketing Operations) of Acieta states that Straight North delivered a positive ROI from the first month, with the Acieta website generating millions of dollars in new business from leads generated by Straight North's SEO program. The result reflects the SEO program, not a single isolated service.
Agency's own words · straightnorth.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.6 · describes work · checked Nov 2, 2026
Client Jeff V. (Owner) states that after poor experiences with other agencies, he received extremely viable leads directly traced to Straight North's efforts.
Agency's own words · straightnorth.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.6 · describes work · checked Nov 2, 2026
Profile best-fit tag: Lead Generation PPC.
Vendar profile field · Vendar profile · internal_signal: status on file · weight 0.4 · checked Sep 13, 2026
Profile best-fit tag: Lead Generation SEO.
Vendar profile field · Vendar profile · internal_signal: status on file · weight 0.4 · checked Sep 13, 2026
Editorial use case: Chicago lead-gen teams that want paid campaigns connected tightly to websites, conversion points, and pipeline quality..
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Editorial use case: Chicago businesses that need PPC management tied closely to qualified leads and conversion rates..
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Editorial use case: Lead generation programs where landing pages, analytics, and in-house execution depth matter..
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Editorial use case: Lead generation SEO for Chicago service businesses.
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Editorial use case: Chicago businesses that need manual outreach and authority growth tied to lead generation SEO..
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Editorial use case: Chicago brands that need practical community participation tied to lead generation and organic visibility..
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Listed service on Vendar: Lead Generation PPC.
Vendar profile field · Vendar profile · internal_signal: status on file · weight 0.3 · checked Sep 13, 2026
Listed service on Vendar: SEO for Lead Generation.
Vendar profile field · Vendar profile · internal_signal: status on file · weight 0.3 · checked Sep 13, 2026
Reviews: Google 4.4 from 33 reviews; Trustpilot 2.8 from 8 reviews. Ratings never count as evidence for this question.
Best for (profile): B2B Demand Gen, Customer Acquisition, CAC Optimization, Revenue Growth
Published by the agency on its own site · headquarters in the city · From $6,000/month · hourly $150 - $199 · projects from $6,000 · 303 claims on file
| Evidence for this query | 30/30 | 1 | 6 SEO for lead generation claims on file: 1 third-party, 3 first-party, 2 profile signals; outside claims from 2 distinct sites; Marcel Digital is a mid-market agency offering website development and digital marketing, with a focus on B2B lead generation and B2B… (collabs.io, verified); Marcel Digital's own B2B SaaS SEO case study for Medius, a spend management and AP automation software company, describes aligning SEO… (marceldigital.com, claimed) |
| Fit to this query | 25/25 | 1 | Headquartered in Chicago (Chicago, IL, USA); Retainers from $6,000/month, inside the SEO for lead generation band; Profile names b2b clients |
| Capability depth | 0.9/15 | 0.062 | 8 of 108 listed services are SEO services; 6 of 303 claims on file concern SEO for lead generation |
| Reliability | 7.2/10 | 0.72 | In business since 2003; Retention not documented |
| Transparency | 10/10 | 1 | Pricing disclosed (From $6,000/month); Team size 10-49; Workflow or reporting cadence documented |
| Reputation | 3.8/5 | 0.768 | 42 third-party reviews at 4.7 |
| Market credibility | 0/5 | 0 | No awards, certifications or media mentions with a source on file |
Limits: Last verified June 2026; details may have changed since.
Marcel Digital is a mid-market agency offering website development and digital marketing, with a focus on B2B lead generation and B2B e-commerce. The page says it was founded 20 years ago.
Independent source · collabs.io · verified: Checked against the source page by Vendar. · weight 1.2 · checked Nov 2, 2026
Marcel Digital's own B2B SaaS SEO case study for Medius, a spend management and AP automation software company, describes aligning SEO with its ideal customer profile so leads progress to MQLs, and reports search-driven leads +61% year over year and organic traffic from targeted markets +21.4%. The page does not say the leads came from organic search alone.
Agency's own words · marceldigital.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.8 · describes work · checked Nov 1, 2026
For Medius, Marcel Digital launched localized content and regional sites in priority international markets, especially France, supported by link-building, and enhanced lead attribution within the marketing automation platform to better measure ICP-aligned MQLs. Eight of the top 10 trafficked blogs in 2024 were created or refreshed as part of the SEO campaign, contributing 24% of all key blog-related events despite being 1.6% of total content.
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For a B2B SaaS company, Marcel Digital's search engine optimization work was associated with a 21% increase in organic traffic from target markets and a 61% increase in search-driven leads.
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Editorial use case: Complex programs where lead quality, pipeline value, and reporting discipline matter as much as volume..
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Listed service on Vendar: Lead Generation PPC.
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Reviews: Google 4.7 from 42 reviews. Ratings never count as evidence for this question.
Best for (profile): B2B Demand Gen, Conversion Rate Optimization, Landing Page Optimization, Attribution / Analytics
Published by the agency on its own site · headquarters in the city · From $1,000/month · hourly $50 - $99 · projects from $1,500 · 178 claims on file
| Evidence for this query | 30/30 | 1 | 7 local SEO claims on file: 1 third-party, 3 first-party, 3 profile signals; outside claims from 2 distinct sites; SEO Design Chicago offers SEO, ecommerce SEO, local SEO, and SEO consulting. The profile lists the company as founded in 2015 with a firm… (semfirms.com, verified); SEO Design Chicago reports a case study for a multi-location dental practice in which new-patient appointments rose 189% in 9 months… (seodesignchicago.com, claimed) |
| Fit to this query | 25/25 | 1 | Headquartered in Chicago (Chicago, IL, USA); Retainers from $1,000/month, inside the local SEO band (up to $6,000/month); Profile names small business clients |
| Capability depth | 0.9/15 | 0.06 | 1 of 48 listed services are SEO services; 7 of 178 claims on file concern local SEO |
| Reliability | 7.2/10 | 0.72 | In business since 2013; Retention not documented |
| Transparency | 10/10 | 1 | Pricing disclosed (From $1,000/month); Team size 10-49; Workflow or reporting cadence documented |
| Reputation | 0/5 | 0 | No third-party reviews on file |
| Market credibility | 3.8/5 | 0.75 | 3 recognitions with a source on file: Google Ads certification, Shopify Partner, Meta Business Partner; Sources: seodesignchicago.com, checked Nov 2026 |
SEO Design Chicago offers SEO, ecommerce SEO, local SEO, and SEO consulting. The profile lists the company as founded in 2015 with a firm size of 35.
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SEO Design Chicago reports a case study for a multi-location dental practice in which new-patient appointments rose 189% in 9 months, along with 312% more organic traffic.
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Official case study hub lists SEO proof areas including local search presence, keyword optimization, technical SEO fixes, content development, link outreach, and multiple industry case study pages.
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SEO Design Chicago has a section titled “LOCAL SEARCH PRESENCE” that invites readers to see what it has done to help other clients, but the page provides no specific client, result, or period for this work.
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Profile best-fit tag: Local SEO.
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Editorial use case: Local SEO plus web support.
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Editorial use case: Chicago SMBs that want direct local SEO support with a practical link-building component..
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Best for (profile): Local SEO, Small Business, SEO Retainer, SEO Agencies by Budget
Confirmed by an independent source · headquarters in the city · From $5,000/month · hourly $100 - $149 · projects from $5,000 · 227 claims on file
| Evidence for this query | 30/30 | 1 | 20 ecommerce SEO claims on file: 1 third-party, 4 first-party, 15 profile signals; outside claims from 2 distinct sites; Perfect Search Media provided SEO for Best Bully Sticks, including technical health improvements, metadata optimization, and assistance… (findbestfirms.com, verified); Perfect Search Media's own ecommerce SEO case study for Swig Life, an insulated drinkware brand, describes optimized copy for all category… (perfectsearchmedia.com, claimed) |
| Fit to this query | 25/25 | 1 | Headquartered in Chicago (Chicago, IL, USA); Retainers from $5,000/month, inside the ecommerce SEO band; Profile names ecommerce clients |
| Capability depth | 1.8/15 | 0.118 | 1 of 66 listed services are SEO services; 20 of 227 claims on file concern ecommerce SEO |
| Reliability | 7.2/10 | 0.72 | In business since 2010; Retention not documented |
| Transparency | 10/10 | 1 | Pricing disclosed (From $5,000/month); Team size 10-49; Workflow or reporting cadence documented |
| Reputation | 0.8/5 | 0.163 | 3 third-party reviews at 2.7 |
| Market credibility | 1.3/5 | 0.25 | 1 recognition with a source on file: MUSE Creative Awards; Sources: museaward.com, checked Nov 2026 |
Limits: Last verified June 2026; details may have changed since.
Perfect Search Media provided SEO for Best Bully Sticks, including technical health improvements, metadata optimization, and assistance during a site migration, resulting in a 39.2% increase in YOY organic transactions, a 42.7% increase in year-over-year organic revenue, and a 153.7% increase in year-over-year organic traffic. The engagement lasted more than one year.
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Perfect Search Media's own ecommerce SEO case study for Swig Life, an insulated drinkware brand, describes optimized copy for all category pages and the homepage and optimizing every product description, and reports organic transactions +470.4%, organic revenue +348.9% and organic traffic +161.7%. The page gives no timeframe.
Agency's own words · perfectsearchmedia.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.9 · describes work · checked Nov 1, 2026
Perfect Search Media ran an SEO engagement for Swig Life that produced a 470.4% increase in organic transactions, per the case study 'How Swig Life Grew Their Organic Revenue and Traffic Through SEO'.
Agency's own words · perfectsearchmedia.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.9 · describes work · checked Nov 1, 2026
A case study describes how Swig Life grew organic revenue and traffic through SEO, with a 470.4% increase in organic transactions.
Agency's own words · perfectsearchmedia.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.9 · describes work · checked Nov 1, 2026
Perfect Search Media grew Best Bully Sticks' organic keyword rankings, resulting in a 39.2% year-over-year increase in organic transactions.
Agency's own words · perfectsearchmedia.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.8 · describes work · checked Nov 1, 2026
Profile service tag: shopify_development.
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Profile service tag: shopify-development.
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Profile service tag: shopify_plus_development.
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Profile service tag: magento_development.
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Profile service tag: shopify-plus-development.
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Profile service tag: magento-development.
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Editorial use case: Chicago buyers comparing ecommerce development teams across Shopify development, Shopify Plus development, WooCommerce development, Magento development, headless commerce, custom ecommerce, ecommerce migration, checkout optimization, subscription commerce, marketplace commerce, integrations, and maintenance..
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Editorial use case: Chicago shortlist fit for Ecommerce Development: Shopify Development, Checkout Optimization Development, Subscription Commerce Development, Click-to-cancel Compliance Development, Subscription UX Compliance..
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Editorial use case: Chicago shortlist fit for Ecommerce Development: Shopify Development, Shopify Plus Development, WooCommerce Development, Magento Development, Headless Commerce Development..
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Listed service on Vendar: Magento Development.
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Listed service on Vendar: Shopify Development.
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Listed service on Vendar: Shopify Plus Development.
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Listed service on Vendar: WooCommerce Development.
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Profile service tag: woocommerce_development.
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Profile service tag: woocommerce-development.
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Reviews: Google 2.7 from 3 reviews. Ratings never count as evidence for this question.
Best for (profile): Ecommerce Growth, Customer Acquisition, Creative Testing, Full-funnel Growth
Confirmed by an independent source · headquarters in the city · From $2,500/month · hourly $100 - $149 · projects from $2,500 · 127 claims on file
| Evidence for this query | 27/30 | 0.9 | 4 SEO for lead generation claims on file: 2 third-party, 2 first-party, 0 profile signals; outside claims from 2 distinct sites; Dabaran reports providing SEO for Affinity, improving its rankings for high-value fintech terms, organic traffic, qualified leads, and… (agencies.semrush.com, verified); Dabaran reports SEO work for Lennox, including technical performance and targeted content, that improved search rankings, organic traffic… (agencies.semrush.com, verified) |
| Fit to this query | 25/25 | 1 | Headquartered in Chicago (Chicago, IL, USA); Retainers from $2,500/month, inside the SEO for lead generation band; Profile names b2b clients |
| Capability depth | 1.2/15 | 0.078 | 1 of 13 listed services are SEO services; 4 of 127 claims on file concern SEO for lead generation |
| Reliability | 7.2/10 | 0.72 | In business since 2008; Retention not documented |
| Transparency | 10/10 | 1 | Pricing disclosed (From $2,500/month); Team size 10-49; Workflow or reporting cadence documented |
| Reputation | 3.8/5 | 0.7659999999999999 | 33 third-party reviews at 5.0 |
| Market credibility | 1.3/5 | 0.25 | 1 recognition with a source on file: a press mention per rankwatch.com; Sources: rankwatch.com, checked Nov 2026 |
Dabaran reports providing SEO for Affinity, improving its rankings for high-value fintech terms, organic traffic, qualified leads, and customer acquisition costs. The page gives no numerical result or result period.
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Dabaran reports SEO work for Lennox, including technical performance and targeted content, that improved search rankings, organic traffic, and lead generation across multiple markets. The page gives no numerical result or result period.
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A client named Mark R. Collins said the work gave better clarity around improving visibility and attracting stronger leads, though no specific service or measurable result is stated.
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Client Mark R. Collins states in a testimonial that Dabaran's work gave his company better clarity on how to improve visibility and attract stronger leads.
Agency's own words · dabaran.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.6 · describes work · checked Nov 1, 2026
Reviews: Google 5 from 33 reviews. Ratings never count as evidence for this question.
Best for (profile): SEO Audit, Local SEO, SEO Consulting, Small Business
Published by the agency on its own site · headquarters in the city · From $4,500/month · hourly $150 - $199 · projects from $4,500 · 238 claims on file
| Evidence for this query | 29/30 | 0.966 | 17 ecommerce SEO claims on file: 1 third-party, 1 first-party, 15 profile signals; outside claims from 2 distinct sites; The WE Awards list Orbit Media Studios as a winner in Advertising & Marketing – SEO for its Plum Diamonds work, an online lab-grown… (we-awards.com, verified); Orbit Media's own case study for Plum Diamonds diagnoses an indexing problem, technical issues that kept the store from ranking for its… (orbitmedia.com, claimed) |
| Fit to this query | 21.5/25 | 0.86 | Headquartered in Chicago (Chicago, IL, USA); Retainers from $4,500/month, inside the ecommerce SEO band |
| Capability depth | 1.5/15 | 0.09699999999999999 | 1 of 63 listed services are SEO services; 17 of 238 claims on file concern ecommerce SEO |
| Reliability | 7.2/10 | 0.72 | In business since 2001; Retention not documented |
| Transparency | 10/10 | 1 | Pricing disclosed (From $4,500/month); Team size 10-49; Workflow or reporting cadence documented |
| Reputation | 4.1/5 | 0.828 | 48 third-party reviews at 4.9 |
| Market credibility | 1.3/5 | 0.25 | 1 recognition with a source on file: WE Awards; Sources: we-awards.com, checked Nov 2026 |
Limits: Last verified June 2026; details may have changed since.
The WE Awards list Orbit Media Studios as a winner in Advertising & Marketing – SEO for its Plum Diamonds work, an online lab-grown diamond retailer: fixes to unoptimized keyword targets on category pages and indexability, with sales up 700% in six months and top-three ranking keywords up 633%. The award entry repeats the agency's own case-study figures.
Independent source · we-awards.com · verified: Checked against the source page by Vendar. · weight 1.2 · checked Nov 1, 2026
Orbit Media's own case study for Plum Diamonds diagnoses an indexing problem, technical issues that kept the store from ranking for its top keywords, and describes restructuring the category page subfolder and fixing URL structures. Reported six-month results: top-3 ranking keywords +633%, engaged organic sessions +116%, sales +700%; metadata and content work ran alongside.
Agency's own words · orbitmedia.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.9 · describes work · checked Nov 1, 2026
Profile service tag: shopify_development.
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Profile service tag: shopify_plus_development.
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Profile service tag: magento_development.
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Profile service tag: shopify-development.
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Profile service tag: shopify-plus-development.
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Profile service tag: magento-development.
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Editorial use case: Chicago buyers comparing ecommerce development teams across Shopify development, Shopify Plus development, WooCommerce development, Magento development, headless commerce, custom ecommerce, ecommerce migration, checkout optimization, subscription commerce, marketplace commerce, integrations, and maintenance..
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Editorial use case: Chicago shortlist fit for Ecommerce Development: Shopify Development, Shopify Plus Development, WooCommerce Development, Magento Development, Headless Commerce Development..
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Listed service on Vendar: Magento Development.
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Listed service on Vendar: Shopify Development.
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Listed service on Vendar: Shopify Plus Development.
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Listed service on Vendar: WooCommerce Development.
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Profile service tag: woocommerce_development.
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Profile service tag: woocommerce-development.
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Editorial use case: Chicago shortlist fit for Ecommerce Development: WooCommerce Development, Custom Ecommerce Development, Ecommerce Migration, Checkout Optimization Development, Ecommerce Integrations..
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Reviews: Google 4.9 from 48 reviews. Ratings never count as evidence for this question.
Best for (profile): Content-led SEO, SEO for Conversion Growth, Traffic Growth SEO, SEO Agencies with Case Studies
Published by the agency on its own site · headquarters in the city · From $5,000/month · hourly $100 - $149 · projects from $5,000 · 320 claims on file
| Evidence for this query | 23.9/30 | 0.7959999999999999 | 25 SEO for lead generation claims on file: 0 third-party, 18 first-party, 7 profile signals; outside claims from 1 distinct site; OneIMS provided Plastic Ingenuity with SEO, lead generation and nurture program support and introduced the company to HubSpot and… (oneims.com, claimed); Plastic Ingenuity credits OneIMS with improving its overall online presence and providing SEO, lead generation and nurture program work… (oneims.com, claimed) |
| Fit to this query | 25/25 | 1 | Headquartered in Chicago (Chicago, IL, USA); Retainers from $5,000/month, inside the SEO for lead generation band; Profile names b2b clients |
| Capability depth | 1.9/15 | 0.124 | 5 of 96 listed services are SEO services; 25 of 320 claims on file concern SEO for lead generation |
| Reliability | 7.2/10 | 0.72 | In business since 2006; Retention not documented |
| Transparency | 10/10 | 1 | Pricing disclosed (From $5,000/month); Team size 10-49; Workflow or reporting cadence documented |
| Reputation | 2.3/5 | 0.46 | 9 third-party reviews at 4.6 |
| Market credibility | 5/5 | 1 | 4 recognitions with a source on file: HubSpot Partner, Google AdWords Certified Partner, Google Ads certification, a press mention per hubstaff.com; Sources: social9.com, checked Nov 2026; hubstaff.com, checked Nov 2026 |
Limits: No independent source names SEO for lead generation work; the evidence is first-party or editorial.; Last verified June 2026; details may have changed since.
OneIMS provided Plastic Ingenuity with SEO, lead generation and nurture program support and introduced the company to HubSpot and Salesforce.
Agency's own words · oneims.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.8 · describes work · checked Nov 1, 2026
Plastic Ingenuity credits OneIMS with improving its overall online presence and providing SEO, lead generation and nurture program work, including introducing HubSpot and Salesforce.
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Plastic Ingenuity says OneIMS provided solutions for SEO, lead generation and nurture programs and introduced the company to HubSpot and Salesforce.
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Rob Helmke, Marketing Director at Plastic Ingenuity, says OneIMS helped with the company's online presence, SEO, lead generation and nurture programs, and introduced the company to HubSpot and Salesforce.
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Plastic Ingenuity's Marketing Director states that OneIMS provided innovative solutions on SEO, lead generation and nurture programs, and introduced the company to HubSpot and Salesforce over a multi-year engagement. The testimonial states no measurable figures.
Agency's own words · oneims.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.8 · describes work · checked Nov 1, 2026
Plastic Ingenuity's Marketing Director says OneIMS helped with the company's overall online presence and provided solutions regarding SEO, lead generation and nurture programs, and introduced the team to HubSpot and Salesforce.
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Plastic Ingenuity's marketing director states OneIMS provided innovative solutions for SEO, lead generation and nurture programs, helped with overall online presence, and introduced the company to HubSpot and Salesforce over a multi-year engagement. No specific metrics are given.
Agency's own words · oneims.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.8 · describes work · checked Nov 1, 2026
Plastic Ingenuity's Marketing Director Rob Helmke states OneIMS helped with the company's online presence, SEO, lead generation and nurture programs, and introduced the team to HubSpot and Salesforce.
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Plastic Ingenuity's marketing director says OneIMS helped with the company's online presence including SEO, lead generation and nurture programs, and introduced the company to HubSpot and Salesforce.
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Florock's Director of Marketing reports that inbound marketing efforts and the resulting traffic and leads have been on a steep incline since working with OneIMS, and the company continues to invest more dollars into ongoing online initiatives.
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OneIMS worked with Florock on inbound marketing, and Florock reports that resulting traffic and leads have been on a steep incline since the work began.
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Florock reports that inbound marketing traffic and leads have risen steeply since working with OneIMS.
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Florock says its inbound marketing traffic and leads have risen sharply since working with OneIMS and the company continues to invest in ongoing online initiatives.
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Florock's Director of Marketing Sophia Daukus states the company's inbound marketing efforts and resulting traffic and leads have been on a steep incline since working with OneIMS.
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Sophia Daukus, Director of Marketing at Florock, says inbound marketing traffic and leads have been on a steep incline since working with OneIMS.
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Florock's Director of Marketing states that inbound marketing traffic and leads from OneIMS have been on a steep incline and that the company continues to invest more dollars into ongoing online initiatives. The testimonial gives no specific numbers.
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Florock's marketing director says the company's inbound marketing traffic and leads have grown sharply since working with OneIMS, though no figures are given.
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OneIMS supported Florock’s inbound marketing efforts. The client says traffic and leads have been on a steep incline since the work began and that it has continued investing in its online initiatives.
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Profile best-fit tag: Lead Generation PPC.
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Profile best-fit tag: Lead Generation SEO.
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Editorial use case: Demand generation programs where pipeline quality and measurable sales impact matter more than pure click volume..
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Editorial use case: Chicago B2B teams that need paid search and LinkedIn programs aligned to pipeline goals..
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Editorial use case: B2B SEO for pipeline growth.
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Listed service on Vendar: Lead Generation PPC.
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Listed service on Vendar: SEO for Lead Generation.
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Reviews: Google 5 from 7 reviews; Trustpilot 3.2 from 2 reviews. Ratings never count as evidence for this question.
Best for (profile): B2B Demand Gen, Growth Marketing, Customer Acquisition, Revenue Growth
Confirmed by an independent source · headquarters in the city · Projects from $4,250 · hourly $175/hour · projects from $4,250 · 32 claims on file
| Evidence for this query | 27.4/30 | 0.9129999999999999 | 6 SEO for lead generation claims on file: 1 third-party, 5 first-party, 0 profile signals; outside claims from 2 distinct sites; Pilot Digital Marketing reports a case study for Advocate Health Care in the medical sector, with the goal of increasing phone calls for… (sellseo.ai, verified); A case study reports sustained growth in leads of over 70% over three years for a luxury sprinter van company. (pilotdigital.com, claimed) |
| Fit to this query | 22/25 | 0.88 | Headquartered in Chicago (Chicago, IL, USA); Projects from $4,250; no monthly floor disclosed; Profile names healthcare clients |
| Capability depth | 11/15 | 0.7340000000000001 | 1 of 1 listed services are SEO services; 6 of 32 claims on file concern SEO for lead generation |
| Reliability | 7.2/10 | 0.72 | In business since 2009; Retention not documented |
| Transparency | 5/10 | 0.5 | Pricing disclosed (Projects from $4,250); Team size not disclosed; Process not documented |
| Reputation | 3.8/5 | 0.764 | 38 third-party reviews at 4.8 |
| Market credibility | 0/5 | 0 | No awards, certifications or media mentions with a source on file |
Penalties: Profile below decision-ready status -2 (Profile status is ready_for_render_audit.)
Limits: Never verified against official sources.; Profile below decision-ready status: Profile status is ready_for_render_audit.
Pilot Digital Marketing reports a case study for Advocate Health Care in the medical sector, with the goal of increasing phone calls for mammogram appointments and a reported 64% increase in phone calls.
Independent source · sellseo.ai · verified: Checked against the source page by Vendar. · weight 1.2 · describes work · checked Nov 2, 2026
A case study reports sustained growth in leads of over 70% over three years for a luxury sprinter van company.
Agency's own words · pilotdigital.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.8 · describes work · checked Nov 1, 2026
A luxury sprinter van company sustained 70%+ growth in leads over three years.
Agency's own words · pilotdigital.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.8 · describes work · checked Nov 1, 2026
For Ink Factory, after setting up an additional offline conversion for scheduled phone calls, Pilot reported early returns: ROAS jumped to 1,200% in the last month.
Agency's own words · pilotdigital.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.8 · describes work · checked Nov 1, 2026
Pilot Digital Marketing managed ads for an unnamed luxury Sprinter van company for 3 years, generating 13,435 leads at an 85% lower cost-per-conversion. The page does not name the client company.
Agency's own words · pilotdigital.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.8 · describes work · checked Nov 2, 2026
Jeff Zaffron, identified as CMO, praised Pilot Digital Marketing's advice and guidance and said the company had grown to exceptional heights.
Agency's own words · pilotdigital.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.6 · describes work · checked Nov 2, 2026
Reviews: Google 4.8 from 38 reviews. Ratings never count as evidence for this question.
Published by the agency on its own site · headquarters in the city · From $5,000/month · hourly $150 - $199 · projects from $6,000 · 294 claims on file
| Evidence for this query | 23/30 | 0.767 | 16 SEO for lead generation claims on file: 0 third-party, 14 first-party, 2 profile signals; outside claims from 1 distinct site; In a case study, VisualFizz reports a paid media and social campaign for Brainfish, an enterprise AI platform, that produced a 288%… (visualfizz.com, claimed); A summary on this page describes VisualFizz's work for SaaS brand cove combining SEO, PPC and paid search, and web development, reporting… (visualfizz.com, claimed) |
| Fit to this query | 25/25 | 1 | Headquartered in Chicago (Chicago, IL, USA); Retainers from $5,000/month, inside the SEO for lead generation band; Profile names b2b clients |
| Capability depth | 1.6/15 | 0.107 | 7 of 90 listed services are SEO services; 16 of 294 claims on file concern SEO for lead generation |
| Reliability | 6.6/10 | 0.66 | In business since 2017; Retention not documented |
| Transparency | 10/10 | 1 | Pricing disclosed (From $5,000/month); Team size 10-49; Workflow or reporting cadence documented |
| Reputation | 4.1/5 | 0.8270000000000001 | 44 third-party reviews at 5.0 |
| Market credibility | 0/5 | 0 | No awards, certifications or media mentions with a source on file |
Limits: No independent source names SEO for lead generation work; the evidence is first-party or editorial.; Last verified June 2026; details may have changed since.
In a case study, VisualFizz reports a paid media and social campaign for Brainfish, an enterprise AI platform, that produced a 288% increase in qualified leads and a 79% reduction in CPA (from $963.92 to $202.54 in 30 days); because the engagement combined PPC, paid search, and social media, the result is not attributable to a single service.
Agency's own words · visualfizz.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.9 · describes work · checked Nov 2, 2026
A summary on this page describes VisualFizz's work for SaaS brand cove combining SEO, PPC and paid search, and web development, reporting a 50% increase in demo sales, a +60.88% increase in organic sessions, a +49.71% lift in demo form completions, and a continuous pipeline of B2B leads via paid search. Because the engagement combines SEO, PPC, and web, the results are not attributable to one service.
Agency's own words · visualfizz.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.9 · describes work · checked Nov 2, 2026
VisualFizz services cover PPC, paid search, social, SEO, content, growth marketing, B2B lead generation, creative, web, ecommerce, and integrated marketing strategy.
Agency's own words · visualfizz.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.8 · checked Nov 1, 2026
The Chicago local marketing page includes case examples such as 1,500+ higher-education paid social leads, nonprofit fundraising gains, festival follower growth, and wholesale distributor SEO/email results.
Agency's own words · visualfizz.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.8 · describes work · checked Nov 1, 2026
1,500+ high-quality leads at CPLs as low as $6.79.
Agency's own words · visualfizz.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.8 · describes work · checked Nov 1, 2026
VisualFizz helped Midwestern University generate 1,500+ high-quality leads across specialized student programs at CPLs as low as $6.79 through paid social media advertising.
Agency's own words · visualfizz.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.8 · describes work · checked Nov 1, 2026
Anning-Johnson's goals for the redesign included elevating the site, attracting talent, and improving lead generation, but the page states no measured results for this project.
Agency's own words · visualfizz.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.8 · describes work · checked Nov 1, 2026
VisualFizz built and launched a new website for security consultancy TDI Vertical in 12 weeks with zero downtime, which the page says protected SEO equity and pipeline momentum.
Agency's own words · visualfizz.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.8 · describes work · checked Nov 1, 2026
VisualFizz rebuilt Rose Paving's Google Ads account using SKAG architecture, targeted landing pages, and smart bidding; in 2019 the account generated 263% more leads on 131% spend.
Agency's own words · visualfizz.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.8 · describes work · checked Nov 1, 2026
For each new Rose Paving branch or merger, VisualFizz activated a 30-60-90-day launch strategy covering social announcements, landing pages, GA4 tracking, single-keyword ad groups, and onboarding emails, keeping the sales pipeline full during national expansion.
Agency's own words · visualfizz.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.8 · describes work · checked Nov 1, 2026
A case study for a Chicago barber reports 121%+ organic search traffic growth and a conversion rate improvement where 34% of traffic resulted in more than 2,500 leads.
Agency's own words · visualfizz.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.8 · describes work · checked Nov 2, 2026
VisualFizz used SEO and web optimizations to help Wise Systems gain 20.7% more quality leads.
Agency's own words · visualfizz.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.8 · describes work · checked Nov 2, 2026
VisualFizz ran an integrated SEO, PPC, and web development program for cove (rebranded from cove.tool to cove.inc), an AI platform for architecture, to rebuild search visibility and generate qualified AEC leads.
Agency's own words · visualfizz.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.6 · describes work · checked Nov 1, 2026
A Rose Paving testimonial credits VisualFizz's long-term work with enhancing the brand and helping grow the business and capture more leads.
Agency's own words · visualfizz.com · claimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed. · weight 0.6 · describes work · checked Nov 1, 2026
Profile best-fit tag: Lead Generation PPC.
Vendar profile field · Vendar profile · internal_signal: status on file · weight 0.4 · checked Jun 2, 2026
Listed service on Vendar: Lead Generation PPC.
Vendar profile field · Vendar profile · internal_signal: status on file · weight 0.3 · checked Jun 2, 2026
Reviews: Google 5 from 44 reviews. Ratings never count as evidence for this question.
Best for (profile): Growth Marketing, Full-funnel Growth, Creative Testing, Customer Acquisition
Positions 11 to 24: the same breakdown is on each agency's profile, linked from the table above, and in the machine-readable version below.
This page is not a ranking of its own. It shows the agencies ranked for at least one published SEO need in this city, each with the score of its best documented need, the same score as on its profile, and filters who is shown. Shown: agencies whose published monthly or project entry price is $6,000 or less. An agency that does not publish an entry price is listed below the ranking, because the budget cannot be checked.
In plain words: a case counts when it names SEO agencies within a $6,000 monthly budget work and where it was published can be checked.
Ranked vendors have at least 1 claim on file that supports SEO agencies within a $6,000 monthly budget under the published rubric, of which at least 1 comes from a source outside Vendar; the rest are listed unranked.
Weights: Evidence for this query 30 · Fit to this query 25 · Capability depth 15 · Reliability 10 · Transparency 10 · Reputation 5 · Market credibility 5. Penalties: Profile flagged for review -5 · Evidence not re-checked in 18 months -5 · No independent source on file -3 · Profile below decision-ready status -2.
Verified means Vendar confirmed the company, its service and its market on official sources and stamped the profile with the date. A participation status or a partner relationship does not make a profile verified.
Every date shown is a data date. A listing's updated date is the newest verification date among its ranked vendors and the evidence claims their ranks rest on; the same value appears in the page text, the structured data and the machine feed.
A position reflects documented work for the page's question, not the quality of an agency as such. Without a public case or a visible campaign the result of an agency's work cannot be known from outside. An agency with no public evidence is not worse: there is nothing to confirm it with, so it is listed below the ranking instead of being ranked low.
This section carries the same data that AI assistants receive.
/ai/listings/marketing/seo/chicago/by-budget
Schema vendar.ai.decision.v1 · Evidence-weighted ranking 2026.11.7 · generated Nov 4, 2026 · methodology /scoring