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Cardinal Digital Marketing

Atlanta, GA, USAagencycardinaldigitalmarketing.com

Data as of · Evidence-weighted ranking 2026.11.7

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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.

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  • Your business is in the industries on file: healthcare.
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Price

Price not disclosed. Of the 11 ranked SEO for High-Ticket Services agencies in Atlanta, 2 disclose a price.

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Independent proof of work0 of 18documented work claims come from an independent source; the rest are the agency's own words.

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.
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  1. Ask for the hourly rate, minimum term, setup fee: not published.
  2. Ask for a SEO for High-Ticket Services case close to your business, with the result and the year it was measured.
  3. Ask for two client references you can call: no independent accounts of its work on file.
All detailsEverything behind the summary above: the same data the machine feed serves for Cardinal Digital Marketing.Open ↓
Score by criterion#2 SEO for High-Ticket Services in Atlanta: 49/100
CriterionWeightPointsShareWhat it rests on
Evidence for this query301653%
  • 14 SEO for high-ticket services claims on file: 0 third-party, 14 first-party, 0 profile signals; outside claims from 1 distinct site
  • Cardinal worked on SEO for Cody Dental Group, which saw a 110% increase in keyword rankings and a 13% increase in organic conversion rate. (cardinaldigitalmarketing.com, claimed)
  • Cardinal added conditional questions to the unnamed client's Meta forms. In one month, spam fell from 57% to 19% of unqualified leads. (cardinaldigitalmarketing.com, claimed)
Fit to this query2515.562%
  • Headquartered in Atlanta (Atlanta, GA, USA)
  • Pricing not disclosed
Capability depth1515100%
  • 1 of 1 listed services are SEO services
  • 14 of 20 claims on file concern SEO for high-ticket services
Reliability10330%
  • Founding year not disclosed
  • Retention not documented
Transparencyweakest1000%
  • Pricing not disclosed
  • Team size not disclosed
  • Process not documented
Reputation500%
  • No third-party reviews on file
Market credibility51.326%
  • 1 recognition with a source on file: a press mention per newsworthy.ai
  • Sources: newsworthy.ai, checked Nov 2026
Penalties:
  • -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 Generation
    Quote 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 Services
    Quote 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 Services
    Quote 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 Services
    Quote 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 Services
    Quote 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 Services
    Quote 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 Services
    Quote 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 Services
    Quote 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 Services
    Quote 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 Services
    Quote 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 Services
    Quote 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 Services
    Quote 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 Services
    Quote 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 Services
    Quote 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 Services
    Quote 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 2023
    Quote 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 work
    Quote 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 work
    Quote 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, 20262025
    Quote 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.

RankingRankScoreClaims for the needConfidenceWeakest criterion
SEO for High-Ticket Services · Atlantaon its own published cases#2 of 114914 (0 independent)Moderate confidenceTransparency 0 of 10
SEO for Lead Generation · Atlantaon its own published cases#4 of 16486 (0 independent)Moderate confidenceTransparency 0 of 10
Local SEO · Atlantaon its own published cases#11 of 15351 (0 independent)Moderate confidenceTransparency 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.

Data completeness50/100
  • 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
Trust in the data70/100
  • 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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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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