Vendar AI decision profile

Amsive

Data-led performance marketing agency with enterprise SEO capabilities for larger growth organizations.

Decision

95 / 100

Excellent Match

High confidence; AI confidence 88 / 100

Evidence

strong

30 normalized claims

16 third-party, 9 first-party, 0 internal route signals.

Pricing

retainer

From $8,000/mo

Best For

  • Enterprise
  • Technical SEO
  • Proven Results
  • In-house Team
  • Enterprise authority links
  • Digital PR
  • Integrated SEO support
  • Brand mentions

Not For

  • Very small businesses seeking the cheapest local SEO option.
  • Teams that only want a lightweight local-visibility sprint.
  • Very small buyers searching only for inexpensive link outreach.
  • Less ideal for small local-business SEO retainers.
  • Enterprise orientation may be heavier than needed for simple founder-led campaigns.

Risks

  • Commercial floor is likely higher than boutique NYC operators.
  • Broader performance-marketing mix means buyers should validate exact SEO team ownership.
  • May be a heavier fit than needed for lean SMB programs.

Top Evidence Claims

Official SEO case study describes recovering a health and wellness publisher from Google core update declines across 13,000+ URLs.

first_partyclaimedamsive.com

Compact JSON

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      "Useful limited Clutch signal.",
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      "Below verified threshold.",
      "Employee reviews excluded from buyer proof."
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      "Strong broad fit for enterprise-grade link support with clearer commercial maturity.",
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      "Which Amsive practice would own the buyer's account and what senior roles are assigned?",
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