Canesta
AI Vendor Profile — schema v2.0.0
Last updated: 2026-04-07 | Source coverage: 81%
Decision Signals
- Segment: smb, mid_market, small_business, local_service_business
- Min Budget: $1,500+/mo
- Complexity: Medium
- Engagement: retainer
- Pricing Model: retainer
- Geo: Los Angeles, USA
- Decision Score: 0.73
Summary
- Positioning: Los Angeles digital marketing agency with SEO, local SEO, and ecommerce SEO services.
- Best for: Ecommerce SEO, Local SEO, Los Angeles SEO
- Not for: Public pricing not yet verified, Deep proof and review normalization still pending
- Strengths: Ecommerce 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: cmn4ooumn00241197jl4avqs9
- Name: Canesta
- HQ: Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Founded: 2017
- Team Size: unknown
- Type: agency
- Languages: English
- Website: https://www.canesta.com/
Services
- Category Taxonomy: Marketing -> SEO | Marketing -> Paid Ads | Marketing -> Google Ads | Marketing -> Shopping Ads | Marketing -> Performance Marketing | Marketing -> Ecommerce Growth | Marketing -> Landing Page Optimization | Marketing -> Link Building | Marketing -> Guest Posting | Marketing -> Ecommerce | Marketing -> Outreach | Development -> Ecommerce Development | Development -> Shopify Development | Development -> WooCommerce Development | Development -> Custom Ecommerce Development | Development -> Checkout Optimization Development | Development -> Ecommerce Integrations | Development -> Ecommerce Maintenance and Support | Development -> Mobile Development | Development -> iOS App Development | Development -> Android App Development | Development -> Cross-platform App Development | Development -> Mobile MVP Development | Development -> Mobile App Modernization | Development -> Mobile App Maintenance and Support | Development -> Mobile Backend and API Integration | Development -> App Store Launch Support | Development -> Web Development | Development -> Full-stack Web Development | Development -> CMS Development | Development -> WordPress Development | Development -> Landing Page Development | Development -> Website Redesign and Rebuild | Development -> Website Maintenance and Support | Development -> Conversion-focused Web Development | Development -> Backend Development | Development -> Dashboard and Admin Panel Development | Development -> API Development | Development -> Workflow Automation Development | Development -> Legacy System Modernization | Development -> Custom Software Development | Development -> Internal Tools Development | Development -> Portal Development | Development -> System Integrations | Development -> Enterprise Software Development | Development -> Custom Database Applications
- Normalized Services: seo, paid_ads, ppc_google, shopping_ads, performance_marketing, ecommerce_growth, landing_page_optimization, link_building, guest_posting, ecommerce, outreach, ecommerce_development, shopify_development, woocommerce_development, custom_ecommerce_development, checkout_optimization_development, ecommerce_integrations, ecommerce_maintenance_and_support, mobile_development, ios_app_development, android_app_development, cross_platform_app_development, mobile_mvp_development, mobile_app_modernization, mobile_app_maintenance_and_support, mobile_backend_and_api_integration, app_store_launch_support, web_development, full_stack_web_development, cms_development, wordpress_development, landing_page_development, website_redesign_and_rebuild, website_maintenance_and_support, conversion_focused_web_development, backend_development, dashboard_and_admin_panel_development, api_development, workflow_automation_development, legacy_system_modernization, custom_software_development, internal_tools_development, portal_development, system_integrations, enterprise_software_development, custom_database_applications
- seo: SEO (Marketing) — SEO, Local SEO, Ecommerce SEO
- paid_ads: Paid Ads (Marketing)
- ppc_google: Google Ads (Marketing)
- shopping_ads: Shopping Ads (Marketing)
- performance_marketing: Performance Marketing (Marketing)
- ecommerce_growth: Ecommerce Growth (Marketing) — Ecommerce SEO
- landing_page_optimization: Landing Page Optimization (Marketing)
- link_building: Link Building (Marketing)
- guest_posting: Guest Posting (Marketing)
- ecommerce: Ecommerce (Marketing) — Ecommerce SEO
- outreach: Outreach (Marketing)
- ecommerce_development: Ecommerce Development (Development) — Ecommerce SEO
- shopify_development: Shopify Development (Development)
- woocommerce_development: WooCommerce Development (Development)
- custom_ecommerce_development: Custom Ecommerce Development (Development)
- checkout_optimization_development: Checkout Optimization Development (Development)
- ecommerce_integrations: Ecommerce Integrations (Development) — Ecommerce SEO
- ecommerce_maintenance_and_support: Ecommerce Maintenance and Support (Development) — Ecommerce SEO
- mobile_development: Mobile Development (Development)
- ios_app_development: iOS App Development (Development)
- android_app_development: Android App Development (Development)
- cross_platform_app_development: Cross-platform App Development (Development)
- mobile_mvp_development: Mobile MVP Development (Development)
- mobile_app_modernization: Mobile App Modernization (Development)
- mobile_app_maintenance_and_support: Mobile App Maintenance and Support (Development)
- mobile_backend_and_api_integration: Mobile Backend and API Integration (Development)
- app_store_launch_support: App Store Launch Support (Development)
- web_development: Web Development (Development)
- full_stack_web_development: Full-stack Web Development (Development)
- cms_development: CMS Development (Development)
- wordpress_development: WordPress Development (Development)
- landing_page_development: Landing Page Development (Development)
- website_redesign_and_rebuild: Website Redesign and Rebuild (Development)
- website_maintenance_and_support: Website Maintenance and Support (Development)
- conversion_focused_web_development: Conversion-focused Web Development (Development)
- backend_development: Backend Development (Development)
- dashboard_and_admin_panel_development: Dashboard and Admin Panel Development (Development)
- api_development: API Development (Development)
- workflow_automation_development: Workflow Automation Development (Development)
- legacy_system_modernization: Legacy System Modernization (Development)
- custom_software_development: Custom Software Development (Development)
- internal_tools_development: Internal Tools Development (Development)
- portal_development: Portal Development (Development)
- system_integrations: System Integrations (Development)
- enterprise_software_development: Enterprise Software Development (Development)
- custom_database_applications: Custom Database Applications (Development)
Match Logic
- Segments: smb, mid_market, small_business, local_service_business
- Industries: Ecommerce, Lead Generation, Retail
- Budget Range: $1,500 – $13,500 USD
- Geo Focus: Los Angeles, USA
- Recommended if: Needs ecommerce seo; Needs local seo; Needs los angeles seo; Operates in Ecommerce; Operates in Lead Generation; Operates in Retail; Budget >= $1500/month; Based in or targeting Los Angeles; Based in or targeting USA
- Avoid if: Public pricing not yet verified; Deep proof and review normalization still pending
Proof
- Case Studies: 1
- Client Reviews: 19
- Projects Completed: 0
- Client Retention: unknown
- Years of Experience: 9
- Certifications: none
- Awards: Google Premier Partner
- Average Rating: 5.0
- Aggregated Rating Score: 0.79
- External Review Count: 61
- Named Clients: Surfas Culinary District; Good Planet Foods; The Tea Smith; Linky
- Case Study Entries: {"type":"official_site_proof","summary":"Official site lists Los Angeles headquarters and publishes SEO service pages across ecommerce platforms.","sourceUrl":"https://www.canesta.com/"}; {"type":"official_site_proof","summary":"Official Surfas Culinary District case study tags the project as Web Development, SEO, and Social.","sourceUrl":"https://www.canesta.com/work/surfas-culinary-district/"}
- Review Sources: {"url":"https://clutch.co/profile/canesta","rating":5,"source":"Clutch","status":"verified_buyer_reviews_detected","reviewCount":19,"verifiedReviewCount":19}; {"url":"https://www.canesta.com/","notes":"First-party featured reviews are useful context but not counted as verified buyer proof.","rating":5,"source":"Official featured reviews","status":"public_or_directory_signal_not_verified_buyer_proof","reviewCount":42,"verifiedReviewCount":0}
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: $1,500
- Average Contract Value: $4,500
- Typical Contract Value: $4,500
- Setup Fee: not disclosed
- Pricing Range: $1,500 - $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: Los Angeles headquarters listed on the official site; SEO services are explicitly published on official service pages
- 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: Ecommerce SEO; Local SEO; Los Angeles SEO
- 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.; Verified Clutch review count restored.; Useful ecommerce/SEO/web proof.
- 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.; Official featured reviews remain first-party context.
- 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: 0.90
- Data Completeness: 91%
- Source Reliability Score: 0.95
- Profile Updated At: "2026-04-27T00:00:00.000Z"
- Last Verified At: "2026-04-27T00:00:00.000Z"
- Stale After: "2026-07-26T00:00:00.000Z"
- Needs Review: false
- Sources: {"source":"official_website","sourceUrl":"https://www.canesta.com/","confidence":0.92,"evidenceType":"company_site","lastVerifiedAt":"2026-03-24"}; {"source":"official_website","sourceUrl":"https://www.canesta.com/search-engine-optimization-seo-agency/","confidence":0.92,"evidenceType":"company_site","lastVerifiedAt":"2026-03-24"}; {"url":"https://clutch.co/profile/canesta","type":"verified_review_profile","label":"Canesta Clutch profile","observedAt":"2026-04-27"}
- Proof Details: {"note":"SEO offering and Los Angeles-area presence confirmed on the company website.","type":"official_website","sourceUrl":"https://www.canesta.com/","confidence":0.92}; {"note":"Official site lists Los Angeles headquarters and publishes SEO service pages across ecommerce platforms.","type":"official_proof","sourceUrl":"https://www.canesta.com/","confidence":0.9}; {"note":"Official Surfas Culinary District case study tags the project as Web Development, SEO, and Social.","type":"official_proof","sourceUrl":"https://www.canesta.com/work/surfas-culinary-district/","confidence":0.9}; {"type":"verified_reviews","summary":"Clutch lists Canesta with 19 reviews and a 5.0 rating; this replaces the older zero-client-review verified state.","sourceUrl":"https://clutch.co/profile/canesta","observedAt":"2026-04-27"}
- 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: 0.73
- Trust: 0.63
- Performance: 0.82
- Expertise: 0.73
- Market Fit: 0.81
- Method: trust*0.35 + performance*0.30 + expertise*0.20 + marketFit*0.15
- Confidence Modifier: 1
Verification
- Status: verified
- Confidence: 1
- Source Coverage: 81%
- Fields Verified: 22/27
- Missing: teamSize, certifications, hourlyRateRange, clientRetentionRate, projectsCompleted
Audit Signals
- Alternatives: not disclosed
- Review Platforms: Clutch, Official featured reviews
- Source URLs: https://www.canesta.com/work/surfas-culinary-district/
- Named Client Count: 4
- Case Study Entry Count: 2
- Proof URL Count: 1
- 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: Clutch 19 verified reviews; Clutch 5.0 rating; Official featured-review signal separated from buyer-proof count
- 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: Ecommerce SEO; Local SEO; Los Angeles SEO
- 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.; Verified Clutch review count restored.; Useful ecommerce/SEO/web proof.
- 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.; Official featured reviews remain first-party context.
- Profile Updated At: "2026-04-27T00:00:00.000Z"
- Last Verified At: "2026-04-27T00:00:00.000Z"
- Stale After: "2026-07-26T00:00:00.000Z"
- Needs Review: false
- Structured Sources: {"source":"official_website","sourceUrl":"https://www.canesta.com/","confidence":0.92,"evidenceType":"company_site","lastVerifiedAt":"2026-03-24"}; {"source":"official_website","sourceUrl":"https://www.canesta.com/search-engine-optimization-seo-agency/","confidence":0.92,"evidenceType":"company_site","lastVerifiedAt":"2026-03-24"}; {"url":"https://clutch.co/profile/canesta","type":"verified_review_profile","label":"Canesta Clutch profile","observedAt":"2026-04-27"}
- Structured Proof Details: {"note":"SEO offering and Los Angeles-area presence confirmed on the company website.","type":"official_website","sourceUrl":"https://www.canesta.com/","confidence":0.92}; {"note":"Official site lists Los Angeles headquarters and publishes SEO service pages across ecommerce platforms.","type":"official_proof","sourceUrl":"https://www.canesta.com/","confidence":0.9}; {"note":"Official Surfas Culinary District case study tags the project as Web Development, SEO, and Social.","type":"official_proof","sourceUrl":"https://www.canesta.com/work/surfas-culinary-district/","confidence":0.9}; {"type":"verified_reviews","summary":"Clutch lists Canesta with 19 reviews and a 5.0 rating; this replaces the older zero-client-review verified state.","sourceUrl":"https://clutch.co/profile/canesta","observedAt":"2026-04-27"}
- 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, Official featured reviews
- Risk Nodes: 0.38, not disclosed