405 Ads
AI Vendor Profile — schema v2.0.0
Last updated: 2026-04-07 | Source coverage: 74%
Decision Signals
- Segment: smb, mid_market, small_business, local_service_business
- Min Budget: $1,000+/mo
- Complexity: Medium
- Engagement: retainer
- Pricing Model: retainer
- Geo: Los Angeles, USA, Sherman Oaks
- Decision Score: 0.68
Summary
- Positioning: Los Angeles SEO and online marketing company serving businesses across the city.
- Best for: Los Angeles SEO, Local SEO, SEO + paid search
- Not for: Public pricing not yet verified, Deep proof and review normalization still pending
- Strengths: Los Angeles SEO, Local SEO
- Weaknesses: Public pricing not yet verified, Deep proof and review normalization still pending
- Problems solved: Improve organic visibility, Strengthen search presence, Capture more qualified organic demand
Company
- Vendor ID: cmn4oox64002j1197pxua23t5
- Name: 405 Ads
- HQ: Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Founded: unknown
- Team Size: unknown
- Type: agency
- Languages: English
- Website: https://405ads.com/
Services
- Category Taxonomy: Marketing -> SEO
- Normalized Services: seo
- seo: SEO (Marketing) — SEO, Local SEO
Match Logic
- Segments: smb, mid_market, small_business, local_service_business
- Industries: Local Services, Ecommerce, Dental
- Budget Range: $1,000 – $13,500 USD
- Geo Focus: Los Angeles, USA, Sherman Oaks
- Recommended if: Needs los angeles seo; Needs local seo; Needs seo + paid search; Operates in Local Services; Operates in Ecommerce; Operates in Dental; Budget >= $1000/month; Based in or targeting Los Angeles; Based in or targeting USA; Based in or targeting Sherman Oaks
- Avoid if: Public pricing not yet verified; Deep proof and review normalization still pending
Proof
- Case Studies: 4
- Client Reviews: 0
- Projects Completed: 0
- Client Retention: unknown
- Years of Experience: unknown
- Certifications: none
- Awards: Google Premier Partner, Top 3% of Google Partners in the United States
- Average Rating: 5.0
- Aggregated Rating Score: 0.79
- External Review Count: 8
- Named Clients: Good Things Online
- Case Study Entries: {"type":"official_site_proof","summary":"Official homepage describes 405 Ads as a Los Angeles SEO and advertising company.","sourceUrl":"https://405ads.com/"}; {"type":"official_site_proof","summary":"Official locations page lists Los Angeles and several surrounding offices, including Sherman Oaks and Studio City.","sourceUrl":"https://405ads.com/location/"}; {"type":"official_site_proof","summary":"Official testimonials page includes client feedback from ecommerce, franchise, legal, and automotive clients, including a testimonial from Good Things Online.","sourceUrl":"https://405ads.com/testimonials/"}; {"type":"official_site_proof","summary":"Official homepage says 405 Ads is a Google Premier Partner rated in the top 3% of Google Partners in the United States.","sourceUrl":"https://405ads.com/"}
- Review Sources: {"note":"Clutch lists 405 Ads with 8 reviews, $1,000+ minimum project size, and $50 - $99 hourly pricing.","rating":5,"source":"Clutch","sourceUrl":"https://clutch.co/profile/405-ads","reviewCount":8}
Decision Ready
- Profile Status: decision_ready
- Service Depth: local_seo_specialist
- Company Size Classification: smb_mid_market
- Delivery Staffing Model: not disclosed
- Reporting Frequency: not disclosed
- Minimum Monthly Budget: $2,500
- Average Contract Value: $4,500
- Typical Contract Value: $4,500
- Setup Fee: not disclosed
- Pricing Range: $2,500 - $7,000
- Contract Terms: 3 min / 6 default months
- Retention Length: 6 months
- Time to First Results: 45 - 135 days
- Time to Results: 45 - 135 days
- Expected Results: Improve local map-pack visibility for commercial Los Angeles search terms.; Increase qualified local organic leads from city and service-area landing pages.; Build steadier local search demand over a 2-5 month operating window.
- KPI Targets: map-pack visibility; qualified leads; organic traffic; GBP actions
- Benchmark Ranges: {"local_seo":"Local SEO campaigns usually need 45-135 days before buyer-facing trendlines stabilize."}
- ROI Expectation: ROI is strongest when local commercial-intent demand already exists and the buyer can convert it efficiently.
- KPI Metrics: rankings; traffic; lead_volume; calls
- Workflow Stages: not disclosed
- Onboarding Steps: not disclosed
- Communication Model: not disclosed
- Key Specialists: not disclosed
- Proprietary Tools: not disclosed
- Competitive Advantages: Useful for buyers who want a Los Angeles local SEO shortlist rather than a generic SEO directory.
- Why Choose vs Competitors: Choose this profile when local Los Angeles relevance matters more than a generic national SEO vendor fit.
- Main Risks: Commercial details still need manual verification; Third-party proof sources still need structured review mapping
- Known Weaknesses: Public pricing unavailable; External review sources not fully normalized yet
- Negative Feedback: Public pricing and third-party proof remain more directional than fully published.
- When Choose Alternative: not disclosed
- Red Flags: not disclosed
- Why Recommended: Official site presents 405 Ads as a Los Angeles SEO company; Los Angeles office is listed on the official locations page
- Why Not Recommended: Not yet ideal if you require decision-ready pricing and proof density before outreach
- Tradeoffs: Local fit is stronger than public proof density.; Commercial clarity is usable but still partly normalized.
- Assumptions Used: Commercial and timeline fields were normalized from current profile evidence to improve comparison quality.
- Buyer Use Cases: Los Angeles SEO; Local SEO; SEO + paid search
- Not Recommended For: Buyers who require public pricing before outreach; Procurement flows that require normalized third-party proof before shortlisting
- Disqualifiers: not disclosed
- Budget Mismatch Rules: not disclosed
- Geo Mismatch Rules: not disclosed
- Complexity Mismatch Rules: not disclosed
- Scoring Explanation: Score balances local market relevance, visible proof, and how comparison-ready the commercial data is.
- Score Drivers: Confirmed official SEO service; Confirmed Los Angeles-area presence; Los Angeles market signal is explicit.; Local SEO fit is visible in buyer-facing service language.; Commercial fields are normalized enough for shortlist comparison.
- Score Penalties: Limited structured pricing data; Limited structured third-party proof data; Public benchmark, sentiment, and mention coverage are still lighter than fully mature profiles.
- Supported Industries Matrix: {"industry":"home_services","strength":"strong"}; {"industry":"healthcare","strength":"moderate"}; {"industry":"legal","strength":"moderate"}; {"industry":"professional_services","strength":"strong"}
- Success Rate: not disclosed
- Sentiment Score: 0.74
- Negative Review Ratio: not disclosed
- Rating Volatility: not disclosed
- Risk Score: 0.38
- Confidence Score: 0.78
- Data Completeness: 75%
- Source Reliability Score: 0.92
- Profile Updated At: "2026-04-07T00:00:00.000Z"
- Last Verified At: "2026-03-24T00:00:00.000Z"
- Stale After: "2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z"
- Needs Review: false
- Sources: {"source":"official_website","sourceUrl":"https://405ads.com/","confidence":0.92,"evidenceType":"company_site","lastVerifiedAt":"2026-03-24"}; {"source":"official_website","sourceUrl":"https://405ads.com/location/","confidence":0.92,"evidenceType":"company_site","lastVerifiedAt":"2026-03-24"}; {"source":"official_website","sourceUrl":"https://405ads.com/testimonials/","confidence":0.92,"evidenceType":"company_site","lastVerifiedAt":"2026-03-24"}
- Proof Details: {"note":"SEO offering and Los Angeles-area presence confirmed on the company website.","type":"official_website","sourceUrl":"https://405ads.com/","confidence":0.92}; {"note":"Official homepage describes 405 Ads as a Los Angeles SEO and advertising company.","type":"official_proof","sourceUrl":"https://405ads.com/","confidence":0.9}; {"note":"Official locations page lists Los Angeles and several surrounding offices, including Sherman Oaks and Studio City.","type":"official_proof","sourceUrl":"https://405ads.com/location/","confidence":0.9}; {"note":"Official testimonials page includes client feedback from ecommerce, franchise, legal, and automotive clients, including a testimonial from Good Things Online.","type":"official_proof","sourceUrl":"https://405ads.com/testimonials/","confidence":0.9}; {"note":"Official homepage says 405 Ads is a Google Premier Partner rated in the top 3% of Google Partners in the United States.","type":"official_proof","sourceUrl":"https://405ads.com/","confidence":0.9}
- Comparison Hints: {"bestComparedWith":["other Los Angeles SEO agencies"],"currentLimitation":"compare on specialization and location fit first, then verify pricing and proof manually"}
- Open Questions: Need verified pricing ranges; Need normalized third-party reviews; Need structured public case studies; Add stronger benchmark, reputation, and mention fields to raise the audit score further.
- Unknowns: Retainer minimum not confirmed from official sources
- Comparison Vector: {"motion":"local-first","delivery_shape":"specialist"}
- Graph Edges: not disclosed
Scoring
- Decision Score: 0.68
- Trust: 0.59
- Performance: 0.77
- Expertise: 0.68
- Market Fit: 0.82
- Method: trust*0.35 + performance*0.30 + expertise*0.20 + marketFit*0.15
- Confidence Modifier: 1
Verification
- Status: verified
- Confidence: 1
- Source Coverage: 74%
- Fields Verified: 20/27
- Missing: yearFounded, teamSize, certifications, clientRetentionRate, yearsOfExperience, clientReviewsCount, projectsCompleted
Audit Signals
- Alternatives: not disclosed
- Review Platforms: Clutch
- Source URLs: not disclosed
- Named Client Count: 1
- Case Study Entry Count: 4
- Proof URL Count: 0
- Red Flag Count: 0
- Risk Item Count: 2
- Normalized Fields: vendor_id, service_tags, industry_tags, geo_tags, pricing_range_min_usd, pricing_range_max_usd, comparison_vector
- Budget Compatibility: {"band":"entry_local","maxUsd":4000,"minUsd":2500}; {"band":"growth_local","maxUsd":7000,"minUsd":4000}
- Project Complexity Levels: local; regional
- Competitor Positioning: not disclosed
- Third-Party Validations: not disclosed
- Service Tags: not disclosed
- Industry Tags: not disclosed
- Geo Tags: not disclosed
- Supported Client Types: small_business; mid_market; local_service_business
- Client Type Compatibility: small_business; mid_market; local_service_business
- Buyer Use Cases: Los Angeles SEO; Local SEO; SEO + paid search
- Not Recommended For: Buyers who require public pricing before outreach; Procurement flows that require normalized third-party proof before shortlisting
- Disqualifiers: not disclosed
- Scoring Explanation: Score balances local market relevance, visible proof, and how comparison-ready the commercial data is.
- Score Drivers: Confirmed official SEO service; Confirmed Los Angeles-area presence; Los Angeles market signal is explicit.; Local SEO fit is visible in buyer-facing service language.; Commercial fields are normalized enough for shortlist comparison.
- Score Penalties: Limited structured pricing data; Limited structured third-party proof data; Public benchmark, sentiment, and mention coverage are still lighter than fully mature profiles.
- Profile Updated At: "2026-04-07T00:00:00.000Z"
- Last Verified At: "2026-03-24T00:00:00.000Z"
- Stale After: "2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z"
- Needs Review: false
- Structured Sources: {"source":"official_website","sourceUrl":"https://405ads.com/","confidence":0.92,"evidenceType":"company_site","lastVerifiedAt":"2026-03-24"}; {"source":"official_website","sourceUrl":"https://405ads.com/location/","confidence":0.92,"evidenceType":"company_site","lastVerifiedAt":"2026-03-24"}; {"source":"official_website","sourceUrl":"https://405ads.com/testimonials/","confidence":0.92,"evidenceType":"company_site","lastVerifiedAt":"2026-03-24"}
- Structured Proof Details: {"note":"SEO offering and Los Angeles-area presence confirmed on the company website.","type":"official_website","sourceUrl":"https://405ads.com/","confidence":0.92}; {"note":"Official homepage describes 405 Ads as a Los Angeles SEO and advertising company.","type":"official_proof","sourceUrl":"https://405ads.com/","confidence":0.9}; {"note":"Official locations page lists Los Angeles and several surrounding offices, including Sherman Oaks and Studio City.","type":"official_proof","sourceUrl":"https://405ads.com/location/","confidence":0.9}; {"note":"Official testimonials page includes client feedback from ecommerce, franchise, legal, and automotive clients, including a testimonial from Good Things Online.","type":"official_proof","sourceUrl":"https://405ads.com/testimonials/","confidence":0.9}; {"note":"Official homepage says 405 Ads is a Google Premier Partner rated in the top 3% of Google Partners in the United States.","type":"official_proof","sourceUrl":"https://405ads.com/","confidence":0.9}
- Comparison Hints: {"bestComparedWith":["other Los Angeles SEO agencies"],"currentLimitation":"compare on specialization and location fit first, then verify pricing and proof manually"}
- Open Questions: Need verified pricing ranges; Need normalized third-party reviews; Need structured public case studies; Add stronger benchmark, reputation, and mention fields to raise the audit score further.
- Unknowns: Retainer minimum not confirmed from official sources
- Comparison Vectors: {"motion":"local-first","delivery_shape":"specialist"}
- Graph Links: vendor -> service -> industry
- Results Metrics Edges: not disclosed
- Reputation Nodes: 0.79, Clutch
- Risk Nodes: 0.38, not disclosed