
Admitted to a ranking on documented work, outside the top three for every question it appears in. None of its 16 documented work claims comes from an independent source.
Best position #4 SEO for High-Ticket Services in Chicago, of 30 · also in 10 more rankings
Why: Rated from the evidence on file (sources, independence, confirmed quotes), not by an editor.
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- 88% written in the last 12 months
- 0% rate it 3 stars or lower
- 100% of Google reviews answered
Clients consistently praise BRD Media for fast, plain-English communication, clear weekly reporting, and strong search visibility results like top Google rankings and new leads. Reported outcomes include number 1 rankings, 26 leads with a 5x ROI, and new patients and phone calls coming from search. All 19 reviews are five-star and positive, with no criticism mentioned anywhere.More
- Measurable lead growth and search visibility8
- Responsive, plain-English communication7
- Fast delivery and ahead-of-schedule work5
- Deep understanding of the client's industry5
- Transparent reporting and tracking of results4
“Phone's been ringing with people who found me on Google.”
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“Chris is responsive and patient, and he explains everything clearly.”
“Everything got done fast and explained in plain English.”
“They truly understand automotive marketing and are a trusted partner in driving results.”
“The weekly reports show exactly what's moving.”
No criticism in the 16 reviews read.
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- Real estate website build and SEO3
- SEO and website for a dental practice2
- Website build and Google presence for a trade business2
- Digital marketing: website build, Google Ads and SEO2
- Website rebuild, content and SEO for a clinic1
- Full web presence and content marketing for a speaker1
- real estate agent
- men's health clinic
- keynote speaker and sales trainer
- realtor and home inspector
- dental practice
- mobile welding business (trade contractor)
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“I'm a realtor in the northwest suburbs and BRD Media built my whole online presence: website, SEO, Google profile and CRM.”
“BRD Media handles the SEO and website for my dental practice in Bloomingdale. Our Google rankings have climbed and new patients find us.”
“A month after launch I'm #1 on Google for mobile welding, trailer repair, gates and pipe welding. Phone's been ringing.”
“The results speak for themselves: 26 leads from the new website and a 5x ROI. They handled the build, Google Ads and SEO.”
“"About a month ago our firm brought on BRD Media to refresh our website and work on our SEO. In 30 days we're ranking #1 on Google for DUI Attorney Villa Park, climbing up the ranks for probate and estate planning, and getting cited in AI search results. All of this with no paid ads. I don't know why we didn't do this sooner. "”
“13% to 62% gross margin, PV Medi Spa”
- Your business matches the client types on file (healthcare providers, law firms) and the industries on file (legal, home services, dental).
- You need what reviewers hired it for: Real estate website build and SEO (3 of 11 mentions); SEO and website for a dental practice (2).
- You need the minimum term and setup fee in writing before you commit: neither is published.
Starting price is at the median of ranked agencies for this question.
No documented work claim comes from an independent source yet.
- None of the 16 documented work claims comes from an independent source; all are the agency's own account or sources it controls.
- 6 of 7 results with a number do not say what year they were measured.
- Little outside recognition on file: fewer than two awards, certifications or press mentions with a source.
- Ask for the hourly rate, minimum term, setup fee: not published.
- Ask for a SEO for High-Ticket Services 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.
- #3 Digital Authority Partners66Ranks above on this question#3#4 this oneScore6664Independent00PriceFrom $6,000/monthFrom $2,500 per month, retainerModerate confidence · own published cases
- #5 Marcel Digital63Ranks below on this question#5#4 this oneScore6364Independent00PriceFrom $6,000/monthFrom $2,500 per month, retainerModerate confidence · own published cases
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Score by criterion#4 SEO for High-Ticket Services in Chicago: 64/100
| Criterion | Weight | Points | Share | What it rests on |
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| Evidence for this query | 30 | 17.2 | 57% |
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| Fit to this query | 25 | 18.1 | 72% |
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| Capability depth | 15 | 15 | 100% |
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| Reliability | 10 | 7.2 | 72% |
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| Transparency | 10 | 5 | 50% |
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| Reputation | 5 | 3 | 60% |
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| Market credibilityweakest | 5 | 0 | 0% |
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- -2 Profile below decision-ready status: the profile is collected but not reviewed yet.
All claims in the feed16 of 18 on file · 0 of 16 work claims from an independent source
Who says it, across all 18 claims on file: independent source 2 · linked to the agency 0 · listings the agency writes 0 · agency's own words 16. Independent share of work claims: 0%. 9 distinct source pages.
Claims per need in this feed: SEO for High-Ticket Services 8 · SEO Agencies within a $6,000 Monthly Budget 8 · SEO Agencies on a Monthly Retainer 8 · B2B SaaS SEO 1 · SEO for Lead Generation 2. The full ledger of 18 is on the proof page.
A dental practice owner says BRD Media handles the practice's SEO and website, rebuilt its service pages, maintains its Google listing, and sends a weekly report. The owner reports that Google rankings have climbed steadily and new patients say they found the practice through search.
Agency's own wordsbrdmediallc.orgclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 2, 2026describes workAugust 2026SEO for High-Ticket ServicesSEO Agencies within a $6,000 Monthly BudgetSEO Agencies on a Monthly RetainerQuote from the source page
“BRD Media handles the SEO and website for my business. Since they took over, our Google rankings have climbed steadily and new patients tell us they found us through search. They rebuilt our service pages, keep our Google listing active, and send a clear report every week so I always know what is being done.” Dental practice owner Google review * August 2026
A dental practice owner says BRD Media handles SEO and the website for the practice. The owner reports that Google rankings climbed steadily and new patients said they found the practice through search; the review is dated August 2026.
Agency's own wordsbrdmediallc.orgclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 2, 2026describes workAugust 2026SEO for High-Ticket ServicesSEO Agencies within a $6,000 Monthly BudgetSEO Agencies on a Monthly RetainerQuote from the source page
“BRD Media handles the SEO and website for my dental practice. Since they took over, our Google rankings have climbed steadily and new patients tell us they found us through search. They rebuilt our service pages, keep our Google listing active, and send a clear report every week so I always know what is being done.” Dental practice owner Google review * August 2026
BRD Media says it rebuilt acquisition and intake for a Chicago personal injury firm and generated 250+ qualified leads in four months.
Agency's own wordsbrdmediallc.orgclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 2, 2026describes workin four monthsB2B SaaS SEOSEO for Lead GenerationSEO for High-Ticket ServicesSEO Agencies within a $6,000 Monthly BudgetSEO Agencies on a Monthly RetainerQuote from the source page
A Chicago personal injury firm came to us with weak return from Google. We rebuilt their acquisition and intake around the right targeting and generated 250+ qualified leads in four months, proof we produce measured results for law firms, not vanity rankings.
Chris J. Aiello, P.C. engaged BRD Media to refresh its website and work on SEO. The firm reported ranking #1 on Google for DUI Attorney Villa Park and gaining rankings for probate and estate planning in 30 days, with no paid ads.
Agency's own wordsbrdmediallc.orgclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 2, 2026describes workIn 30 daysSEO for High-Ticket ServicesSEO Agencies within a $6,000 Monthly BudgetSEO Agencies on a Monthly RetainerQuote from the source page
"About a month ago our firm brought on BRD Media to refresh our website and work on our SEO. In 30 days we're ranking #1 on Google for DUI Attorney Villa Park, climbing up the ranks for probate and estate planning, and getting cited in AI search results. All of this with no paid ads. I don't know why we didn't do this sooner. "
BRD Media reports a 50% reduction in display cost per lead for a personal injury firm.
Agency's own wordsbrdmediallc.orgclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 2, 2026describes workSEO for High-Ticket ServicesQuote from the source page
Personal Injury Firm Legal · 50% display cost-per-lead reduction
BRD Media reports $39,400 in revenue from $1,000 in ad spend for Keller Real Estate.
Agency's own wordsbrdmediallc.orgclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 2, 2026describes workSEO for High-Ticket ServicesQuote from the source page
Keller Real Estate Real Estate · $39,400 revenue from $1,000 ad spend
BRD Media handles the SEO and website for Henry Dental Practice in Bloomingdale; the client reports Google rankings have climbed and new patients are finding the practice.
Agency's own wordsbrdmediallc.orgclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 2, 2026describes workSEO for High-Ticket ServicesSEO Agencies within a $6,000 Monthly BudgetSEO Agencies on a Monthly RetainerQuote from the source page
BRD Media handles the SEO and website for my dental practice in Bloomingdale. Our Google rankings have climbed and new patients find us.
BRD Media completed a website rebuild for Chris J. Aiello, P.C., a DuPage County civil litigation and probate practice, with eight pages optimized for local legal search, FAQ schema, geo-targeted content and practice-area-specific conversion paths.
Agency's own wordsbrdmediallc.orgclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 2, 2026describes workSEO for High-Ticket ServicesQuote from the source page
Complete website rebuild for a DuPage County civil litigation and probate practice. Eight pages covering civil litigation, probate, estate planning, real estate, and criminal/DUI, each optimized for local legal search. FAQ schema, geo-targeted content, practice-area-specific conversion paths.
BRD Media reports that for client Premier IV Wellness, in a regulated health category, its work drove $80,496 in tracked, attributable revenue and a steady flow of booked consults. The page does not state which services were used or over what period, so the result cannot be attributed to a single service.
Agency's own wordsbrdmediallc.orgclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 2, 2026describes workSEO Agencies within a $6,000 Monthly BudgetSEO Agencies on a Monthly RetainerQuote from the source page
Premier IV Wellness. Inside a regulated health category, we drove $80,496 in tracked, attributable revenue and a steady flow of booked consults, proof we produce real, measured results for med spas, not vanity metrics.
BRD Media built the full online presence for realtor Vito Lirosi, including website, SEO, Google profile and CRM.
Agency's own wordsbrdmediallc.orgclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 2, 2026describes workSEO Agencies within a $6,000 Monthly BudgetSEO Agencies on a Monthly RetainerQuote from the source page
I'm a realtor in the northwest suburbs and BRD Media built my whole online presence: website, SEO, Google profile and CRM.
BRD Media reports a gross margin result for client PV Medi Spa.
Agency's own wordsbrdmediallc.orgclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 2, 2026describes workSEO Agencies within a $6,000 Monthly BudgetSEO Agencies on a Monthly RetainerQuote from the source page
13% to 62% gross margin, PV Medi Spa
Kyle Kuciemba reports 26 leads from the new website and a 5x ROI from an engagement in which BRD Media handled the website build, Google Ads and SEO; the result spans multiple services and is not attributable to one channel.
Agency's own wordsbrdmediallc.orgclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 2, 2026describes workSEO for Lead GenerationQuote from the source page
The results speak for themselves: 26 leads from the new website and a 5x ROI. They handled the build, Google Ads and SEO.
BRD Media reports $80,496+ in cohort lifetime value for Premier IV's IV therapy / GLP-1 campaign.
Agency's own wordsbrdmediallc.orgclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 2, 2026describes workQuote from the source page
Premier IV IV Therapy / GLP-1 · $80,496+ cohort lifetime value
BRD Media reports a #1 Google ranking and a 30% conversion lift for Great Lakes Customs.
Agency's own wordsbrdmediallc.orgclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 2, 2026describes workQuote from the source page
Great Lakes Customs Auto Customization · #1 Google ranking + 30% conversion lift
BRD Media reports 921,234 total combined impressions for Nissan Auto.
Agency's own wordsbrdmediallc.orgclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 2, 2026describes workQuote from the source page
Nissan Auto Automotive (multi-location) · 921,234 total combined impressions
Don Mabutas of Mobile Welding reports that one month after launch the business ranks #1 on Google for mobile welding, trailer repair, gates and pipe welding, and that the phone has been ringing.
Agency's own wordsbrdmediallc.orgclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 2, 2026describes workQuote from the source page
A month after launch I'm #1 on Google for mobile welding, trailer repair, gates and pipe welding. Phone's been ringing.
Positions in every ranking11 rankings
11 positions: 11 where a claim on file names the need, 0 listed on offer only. The top 5 by evidence first; the rest open below.
| Ranking | Rank | Score | Claims for the need | Confidence | Weakest criterion |
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| SEO for High-Ticket Services · Chicagoon its own published cases | #4 of 30 | 64 | 8 (0 independent) | Moderate confidence | Market credibility 0 of 5 |
| SEO Agencies within a $6,000 Monthly Budget · Chicagoon its own published cases | #15 of 24 | 64 | 8 (0 independent) | Moderate confidence | Market credibility 0 of 5 |
| SEO Agencies on a Monthly Retainer · Chicagoon its own published cases | #16 of 20 | 64 | 8 (0 independent) | Moderate confidence | Market credibility 0 of 5 |
| SEO for Lead Generation · Chicagoon its own published cases | #16 of 29 | 58 | 2 (0 independent) | Moderate confidence | Market credibility 0 of 5 |
| B2B SaaS SEO · Chicagoon its own published cases | #12 of 15 | 48 | 1 (0 independent) | Moderate confidence | Market credibility 0 of 5 |
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| Ranking | Rank | Score | Claims for the need | Confidence | Weakest criterion |
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| B2B SaaS SEO · Atlantaon its own published cases | #38 of 87 | 43 | 1 (0 independent) | Moderate confidence | Market credibility 0 of 5 |
| B2B SaaS SEO · Dallason its own published cases | #38 of 87 | 43 | 1 (0 independent) | Moderate confidence | Market credibility 0 of 5 |
| B2B SaaS SEO · Phoenixon its own published cases | #38 of 87 | 43 | 1 (0 independent) | Moderate confidence | Market credibility 0 of 5 |
| B2B SaaS SEO · Houstonon its own published cases | #39 of 87 | 43 | 1 (0 independent) | Moderate confidence | Market credibility 0 of 5 |
| B2B SaaS SEO · Seattleon its own published cases | #37 of 87 | 43 | 1 (0 independent) | Moderate confidence | Market credibility 0 of 5 |
| B2B SaaS SEO · San Franciscoon its own published cases | #39 of 88 | 43 | 1 (0 independent) | Moderate confidence | Market credibility 0 of 5 |
Fit and geography
- Headquarters
- Villa Park, IL, USAAgency's own words
- Service regions
- Chicago, USAVendar profile field
- Client types
- healthcare_provider, legalVendar profile field
- Industries
- Legal, Home Services, Dental, MedicalVendar profile field
- Named clients in confirmed proof
- P.C., Personal Injury Firm, Keller Real Estate, Kyle Kuciemba Digital Marketing, Premier IV Wellness, vito lirosi Real Estate, Henry Dental Practice, P.C.Independent source or agency, see the claims list
Only rows marked “Verified by Vendar” were checked. Rankings place an agency in a city by headquarters or by documented work for clients there, never by a service region alone.
Pricing in fullFrom $2,500 per month, retainer
- Model
- retainer
- Minimum monthly budget
- $2,500 per month
- Project minimum
- not disclosed
- Hourly rate
- not disclosed
- Typical range
- not disclosed
- Minimum term
- not disclosed
- Setup fee
- not disclosed
- Engagement models
- not stated
Source: Agency's own words. Every figure above is the agency's published number; a row marked not disclosed has no published figure.
Median disclosed monthly floor in each ranking: SEO for High-Ticket Services $2,500 (17 of 30 disclose) · B2B SaaS SEO $4,500 (11 of 15 disclose) · SEO Agencies within a $6,000 Monthly Budget $2,500 (24 of 24 disclose) · SEO Agencies on a Monthly Retainer $4,500 (20 of 20 disclose) · SEO for Lead Generation $2,500 (20 of 29 disclose) · B2B SaaS SEO $2,600 (49 of 87 disclose) · B2B SaaS SEO $2,600 (49 of 87 disclose) · B2B SaaS SEO $2,600 (49 of 87 disclose) · B2B SaaS SEO $2,600 (49 of 87 disclose) · B2B SaaS SEO $2,600 (49 of 87 disclose) · B2B SaaS SEO $2,600 (49 of 88 disclose)
Reputation
- Google5 · 15 reviews
- Trustpilot3.7 · 1 reviews
How it counts: 16 third-party reviews at 4.9. Ratings say nothing about work on a specific need and never count as evidence for it.
- Awards
- none on file
- Certifications
- none on file
Company and process
- Founded
- 1987Agency's own words
- Team size
- not disclosedNot disclosed
- Languages
- not statedVendar profile field
- Services
- SEOVendar profile field
- Technologies
- not statedVendar profile field
- Workflow
- not documentedAgency's own words
- Onboarding
- not documentedAgency's own words
- Reporting
- not documentedAgency's own words
Company fields come from the vendor profile; only fields with status verified were checked by Vendar.
How confidence is computedLower confidence
- Confidence
- Lower confidence, 62 of 100
- Evidence posture
- thin: No independent source documents this vendor's work; treat it as a candidate only.
- Capped by
- Rated from the evidence on file (sources, independence, confirmed quotes), not by an editor.
- Best position confidence
- Moderate confidence
It starts from the data completeness and source reliability of the profile, and is capped when independent proof of work is thin. The next level is Moderate confidence. One independent claim with a measured result for the best-ranked need is the fastest way up.
- Who the company is: website, headquarters, founding year, team size, logo, regions served: team size16/20
- Fit: services, industries, client types15/15
- Commercial terms: model, entry price, hourly rate, minimum term, setup fee: hourly rate, minimum term, setup fee10/20
- Documented work: cases naming a client and a result (target 5) and work claims overall (target 10): 7 cases with a named client and a result, 16 work claims30/30
- Reputation: rating and review count on two or more platforms, each with 10 or more reviews: 1 platform with a rating and 10 or more reviews; Trustpilot: too few reviews to count8/15
- Who is speaking: independent sources among work claims (full marks at 40%): 0 of 16 work claims are independent0/30
- Checked against the source page: confirmed, or half for partly confirmed: 16 confirmed, 0 partly, of 18 with a source22/25
- Numbers backed by a verbatim quote from the source: 7 of 720/20
- Seen within the last 365 days: 16 of 1813/15
- Not contradicted: claims their source no longer supports: 0 not supported by their page10/10
These two scores describe the profile itself and never change a position.
Limits and how to correct them
- 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.
- Use as a caveated candidate only: no independent source documents this vendor's work.
- None of the 16 documented work claims comes from an independent source; all are the agency's own account or sources it controls.
- Best position rests on: Published by the agency on its own site.
- 16 of 18 claims on file are the agency's own words or sources it controls; 2 come from an independent source.
- Open: Three strongest proofs name a client and a measured, dated result (0 of 3)
- Open: Every claim has an observation date (16 of 18)
- Open: At least a third of documented work comes from independent sources (0 of 16 work claims)
- Open: Founding year, team size and headquarters on file (team size missing)
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- Evidence-weighted ranking 2026.11.7
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- Nov 2, 2026
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- Sources checked
- not yet
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- Candidate only, with a caveat
- 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.
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