Ranks in the top three, and most of its claims match the sources they cite, but the record lacks one thing a decision needs; the agency can add it through the claim form, and the verdict updates with the data. None of its 18 documented work claims comes from an independent source.
Missing: a published price with a unit (monthly floor, project minimum or hourly rate). Correct the data about this company
Best position #2 SEO for High-Ticket Services in Atlanta, of 11 · also in 2 more rankings
Why: Rated from the evidence on file (sources, independence, confirmed quotes), not by an editor.
Opens in your own account with a ready question and a link to the same data. Nothing about you is sent.
- Your business is in the industries on file: healthcare.
- You need a published price before the first call: nothing is disclosed.
No documented work claim comes from an independent source yet.
- None of the 18 documented work claims comes from an independent source; all are the agency's own account or sources it controls.
- Several commercial terms are not published.
- 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.
- #1 Newman Web Solutions58Ranks above on this question#1#2 this oneScore5849Independent00PriceFrom $600/monthnot disclosedModerate confidence · own published cases · Not verified
- #3 Persist Marketing48Ranks below on this question#3#2 this oneScore4849Independent00PriceFrom $2,000/monthnot disclosedModerate confidence · own published cases · Not verified
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Score by criterion#2 SEO for High-Ticket Services in Atlanta: 49/100
| Criterion | Weight | Points | Share | What it rests on |
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| Evidence for this query | 30 | 16 | 53% |
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| Fit to this query | 25 | 15.5 | 62% |
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| Capability depth | 15 | 15 | 100% |
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| Reliability | 10 | 3 | 30% |
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| Transparencyweakest | 10 | 0 | 0% |
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| Reputation | 5 | 0 | 0% |
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| Market credibility | 5 | 1.3 | 26% |
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- -2 Profile below decision-ready status: the profile is collected but not reviewed yet.
All claims in the feed19 of 19 on file · 0 of 18 work claims from an independent source
Who says it, across all 19 claims on file: independent source 1 · linked to the agency 0 · listings the agency writes 0 · agency's own words 18. Independent share of work claims: 0%. 8 distinct source pages.
Claims per need in this feed: SEO for Lead Generation 6 · SEO for High-Ticket Services 14 · Local SEO 1. The full ledger of 19 is on the proof page.
A scalable paid media strategy was associated with a 54% increase in total leads YoY for a 400+ location veterinarian network.
Agency's own wordscardinaldigitalmarketing.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workYoYSEO for Lead GenerationQuote from the source page
54% increase in total leads YoY Scalable paid media strategy for 400+ location veterinarian network.
Cardinal added conditional questions to the unnamed client's Meta forms. In one month, spam fell from 57% to 19% of unqualified leads.
Agency's own wordscardinaldigitalmarketing.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workin one monthSEO for Lead GenerationSEO for High-Ticket ServicesQuote from the source page
After implementing conditional logic, spam fell from 57% to 19% of unqualified leads in one month.
Cardinal added insurance filtering to the unnamed client's Meta forms, reducing cost-per-new-member by 44% month over month.
Agency's own wordscardinaldigitalmarketing.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workmonth over monthSEO for High-Ticket ServicesQuote from the source page
Adding insurance filtering reduced the cost-per-new-member by 44% month over month.
Cardinal partnered with Southern Veterinary Partners (SVP) on a scalable paid media framework. From Jan-Nov 2023 to 2024, the page reports a 54% increase in new leads and an 11% improvement in ROAS.
Agency's own wordscardinaldigitalmarketing.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workJan-Nov 2023 to 2024SEO for Lead GenerationSEO for High-Ticket ServicesQuote from the source page
Since 2021, Southern Veterinary Partners (SVP) has partnered with Cardinal to build a scalable paid media framework that supports continual expansion and growth while maintaining cost efficiency and profitability. Through refined budgeting, operational alignment, and continuous campaign optimizations, SVP has seen strong year-over-year (Jan-Nov 2023 to 2024) growth, with new leads increasing by 54% and ROAS improving by 11%.
Cardinal’s paid media strategy for Southern Veterinary Partners (SVP) included budget optimization, enhancing Google Search, and diversifying channels. From Jan-Nov 2023 to Jan-Nov 2024, the page reports a 41% increase in lead acquisitions, performance 74% above the 12-month ROAS goal, and an 11% increase in ROAS while scaling the budget.
Agency's own wordscardinaldigitalmarketing.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workJan-Nov 2023 to Jan-Nov 2024SEO for High-Ticket ServicesQuote from the source page
In 2024, Cardinal’s paid media strategy propelled SVP to new levels of performance. Optimizing budgets, enhancing Google Search, and diversifying channels led to notable gains in profitability and efficiency. From Jan-Nov 2023 to Jan-Nov 2024, SVP saw: 41% increase in lead acquisitions 74% above 12-mo ROAS goal 11% increase in ROAS while scaling the budget
Cardinal used an SEO strategy for Milestones Wellness Center. The page reports a 62% increase in organic sessions and a 130% increase in organic conversion rate post-site launch YoY.
Agency's own wordscardinaldigitalmarketing.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workpost-site launch YoYSEO for High-Ticket ServicesQuote from the source page
Milestones Wellness Center Discover the SEO strategy that helped an addiction recovery center increase in organic impressions by 55%. 62% increase in organic sessions post-site launch YoY 130% increase in organic conversion rate post-site launch YoY
Cardinal used an SEO strategy to grow IVX Health's organic digital presence. The page reports 356% growth in total keyword rankings YoY and 130% growth in Top 10 keyword rankings YoY.
Agency's own wordscardinaldigitalmarketing.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workYoYSEO for High-Ticket ServicesQuote from the source page
IVX Health Multi-local infusion center practice scaled their organic digital presence through a strategic SEO strategy. 356% growth in total keyword rankings YoY 130% growth in Top 10 keyword rankings YoY
Cardinal's paid search program for Abode Healthcare increased leads by 40% over 2 months and decreased cost per lead by 26% over 2 months. The page describes the client as a home health and hospice provider.
Agency's own wordscardinaldigitalmarketing.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workover 2 monthsSEO for Lead GenerationSEO for High-Ticket ServicesQuote from the source page
Abode Healthcare The paid search program that increased leads by 40% for a home health and hospice provider. 40% increase in leads over 2 months 26% decrease in cost per lead (CPL) over 2 months
Cardinal's SEO, PPC, and paid social campaigns for Trinity School of Medicine increased application volume by 38% in Q1 and conversion rates by 5%.
Agency's own wordscardinaldigitalmarketing.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workin Q1SEO for High-Ticket ServicesQuote from the source page
Trinity School of Medicine This medical school increased their application volume by 38% with new SEO, PPC and paid social campaigns. 38% increase in applications in Q1 5% increase in conversion rates
Cardinal's organic strategy for Mission Healthcare increased GBP views by 151% YoY and total organic impressions by 95%.
Agency's own wordscardinaldigitalmarketing.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workYoYLocal SEOSEO for High-Ticket ServicesQuote from the source page
Mission Healthcare See how this fast-growing home care group is dominating search with a scalable marketing framework. 151% increase in GBP views YoY 95% increase in total organic impressions
Cardinal worked on SEO for Cody Dental Group, which saw a 110% increase in keyword rankings and a 13% increase in organic conversion rate.
Agency's own wordscardinaldigitalmarketing.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workSEO for High-Ticket ServicesQuote from the source page
110% increase in keyword rankings and a 13% increase in organic conversion rate at Cody Dental Group; and,
Pacific Cataract and Laser Institut e is described as increasing leads by 45% with Google Ads.
Agency's own wordscardinaldigitalmarketing.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workSEO for Lead GenerationSEO for High-Ticket ServicesQuote from the source page
Here’s how Pacific Cataract and Laser Institut e increased leads by 45% with Google Ads.
A case study teaser says PPC work helped a DSO build a patient pipeline for 50+ locations and reports a 20% increase in PPC conversion rate.
Agency's own wordscardinaldigitalmarketing.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workSEO for Lead GenerationSEO for High-Ticket ServicesQuote from the source page
20% increase in PPC conversion rate The game-changing PPC strategy that helped a DSO build a strong patient pipeline for 50+ locations.
A case study teaser reports that a rapidly expanding home care brand increased total conversions by 225% while maintaining lead quality, and presents a 52% decrease in cost per acquisition.
Agency's own wordscardinaldigitalmarketing.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workSEO for High-Ticket ServicesQuote from the source page
52% decrease in cost per acquisition Learn how a rapidly expanding home care brand increased total conversions by 225% while maintaining lead quality.
Peak’s testimonial says it experienced new patient growth and business growth while working with Cardinal. The page gives no figures or time period.
Agency's own wordscardinaldigitalmarketing.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workSEO for High-Ticket ServicesQuote from the source page
"With Cardinal, Peak has not only experienced unprecedented new patient growth, but we have also seen our business grow exponentially."
Cardinal reinvigorated ATI Physical Therapy’s PPC strategy and reported a 54% decrease in CPL and a 77% increase in conversion rate from February 2023 to June 2023.
Agency's own wordscardinaldigitalmarketing.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workFebruary 2023 to June 2023Quote from the source page
Thanks to Cardinal’s digital marketing strategy, ATI Physical Therapy has seen a significant jump in performance from February 2023 to June 2023. In just 4 months, they’ve experienced a: 54% decrease in CPL (cost-per-lead) 77% increase in CVR (conversion rate)
Cardinal’s PPC advertising campaign generated new patients for ATI Physical Therapy; 80% of those new patients did not have an ATI Physical Therapy-specific referral from their doctor.
Agency's own wordscardinaldigitalmarketing.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workQuote from the source page
80% of new patients generated by our campaign do not have an ATI Physical Therapy-specific referral from their doctor, meaning that PPC advertising significantly drives new leads.
Cardinal expanded its digital strategy for ATI Physical Therapy to include SEO, creating informative content to help potential patients find answers before choosing a provider.
Agency's own wordscardinaldigitalmarketing.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workQuote from the source page
As our work with ATI Physical Therapy continues, we’re expanding on our digital strategy, to include search engine optimization (SEO). Given how important it is to educate potential patients before they make a provider choice, our SEO strategy ensures patients find answers to their questions by creating relevant, informative content that adheres to SEO best practices.
Cardinal Digital Marketing ranked 18th among Atlanta's advertising and marketing agencies in the Atlanta Business Chronicle's 2025 Book of Lists.
Independent sourcenewsworthy.aiverified: Checked against the source page by Vendar.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 20262025Quote from the source page
Cardinal Digital Marketing, a specialized healthcare performance marketing agency, has secured the 18th position on the Atlanta Business Chronicle's 2025 Book of Lists for advertising and marketing agencies.
Positions in every ranking3 rankings
3 positions: 3 where a claim on file names the need, 0 listed on offer only. The top 3 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 · Atlantaon its own published cases | #2 of 11 | 49 | 14 (0 independent) | Moderate confidence | Transparency 0 of 10 |
| SEO for Lead Generation · Atlantaon its own published cases | #4 of 16 | 48 | 6 (0 independent) | Moderate confidence | Transparency 0 of 10 |
| Local SEO · Atlantaon its own published cases | #11 of 15 | 35 | 1 (0 independent) | Moderate confidence | Transparency 0 of 10 |
Fit and geography
- Headquarters
- Atlanta, GA, USAAgency's own words
- Service regions
- Atlanta, GA, USAVendar profile field
- Client types
- not statedVendar profile field
- Industries
- HealthcareVendar profile field
- Named clients in confirmed proof
- Southern Veterinary Partners (SVP), SVP, Milestones Wellness Center, IVX Health, Abode Healthcare, Medicine, Mission Healthcare, ATI Physical TherapyIndependent 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 fullNot disclosed
- Model
- not disclosed
- Minimum monthly budget
- not disclosed
- 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: Not disclosed. 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 $1,300 (2 of 11 disclose) · SEO for Lead Generation $1,300 (2 of 16 disclose) · Local SEO $799 (4 of 15 disclose)
Reputation
No review platforms on file.
How it counts: No third-party reviews on file. 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
Founding year, team size and working process are not disclosed.
- Founded
- not disclosedNot disclosed
- 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: founding year, team size, logo10/20
- Fit: services, industries, client types: client types10/15
- Commercial terms: model, entry price, hourly rate, minimum term, setup fee: model, entry price, hourly rate, minimum term, setup fee0/20
- Documented work: cases naming a client and a result (target 5) and work claims overall (target 10): 12 cases with a named client and a result, 18 work claims30/30
- Reputation: rating and review count on two or more platforms, each with 10 or more reviews: 0 platforms with a rating and 10 or more reviews0/15
- Who is speaking: independent sources among work claims (full marks at 40%): 0 of 18 work claims are independent0/30
- Checked against the source page: confirmed, or half for partly confirmed: 19 confirmed, 0 partly, of 19 with a source25/25
- Numbers backed by a verbatim quote from the source: 16 of 1620/20
- Seen within the last 365 days: 19 of 1915/15
- 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.
- Pricing not disclosed; budget fit cannot be checked before outreach.
- 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 18 documented work claims comes from an independent source; all are the agency's own account or sources it controls.
- Only one third-party evidence claim is normalized.
- Best position rests on: Published by the agency on its own site.
- 18 of 19 claims on file are the agency's own words or sources it controls; 1 come from an independent source.
- Open: Price signal disclosed (not disclosed; asked in Before you sign)
- Open: Three strongest proofs name a client and a measured, dated result (0 of 3)
- Open: At least a third of documented work comes from independent sources (0 of 18 work claims)
- Open: Founding year, team size and headquarters on file (founding year missing, team size missing)
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