Admitted to a ranking on documented work, outside the top three for every question it appears in. 7 of its 31 documented work claims come from an independent source.
Best position #14 SEO for Lead Generation in Chicago, of 29 · also in 2 more rankings
Why: Rated from the evidence on file (sources, independence, confirmed quotes), not by an editor.
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on Google5.0/514 reviews as of Nov 2, 2026- 0% written in the last 12 months
- 0% rate it 3 stars or lower
- 8% of Google reviews answered
Clients consistently praise Fanatically Digital for deep expertise, clear communication, and tangible results, often noting long-term relationships. No criticisms appear in the reviews. The feedback is uniformly positive across platforms.More
- Knowledge and expertise10
- Tangible results6
- Long-term partnership5
- Ease of working5
- Communication and responsiveness4
“Steve is knowledgeable and communicative in all aspects of digital marketing.”
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“increase our CTR from 4% to over 10%!”
“worked with the team led by Steve for over a decade.”
“Working with Fanatically Digital was so pleasant.”
“Great communication from Steve and his team.”
No criticism in the 13 reviews read.
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- SEO4
- SEM/PPC3
- Google Ads3
- Digital marketing2
- Website development1
- Organization
- Consumer brand
- Company with leadership team
- Small to medium business
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“Fantacially has done a terrific job with helping Double Good stay top of mind for Google searches.”
“We've worked with the team led by Steve for over a decade. They've done an amazing job getting a digital marketing engine in place.”
“We have been working with Steve and his team for over a decade.”
“Our relationship was brief, but they helped our organization stay on track with current updates to Google Ads! Since getting this help, the advise we were given has helped us increase our CTR from 4% to over 10%!”
“We have partnered with Steve on pay per click and SEO programs before and he and his team are the best.”
“We have been working with Steve and his team for over a decade. Great experience and understanding of the digital marketing landscape . We look forward to working together for many years to come.”
- Your business matches the client types on file (ecommerce brands, SaaS companies, local businesses) and the industries on file (ecommerce, saas, local services).
- You need what reviewers hired it for: SEO (4 of 13 mentions); SEM/PPC (3).
- You need the setup fee in writing before you commit: it is not published.
Starting price is below the median of ranked agencies for this question.
- 21 of 22 results with a number do not say what year they were measured.
- Few outside reviews mention SEO for Lead Generation work specifically.
- Ask for the hourly rate, setup fee: not published.
- Ask for a SEO for Lead Generation case close to your business, with the result and the year it was measured.
- Ask who will do the work day to day and whether any of it is outsourced.
- #13 Orbit Media65Ranks above on this question#13#14 this oneScore6563Independent00PriceFrom $4,500/monthFrom $1,250 per month, retainerModerate confidence · own published cases · Not verified
- #15 Idea Marketing Group60Ranks below on this question#15#14 this oneScore6063Independent00PriceFrom $4,500/monthFrom $1,250 per month, retainerModerate confidence · own published cases · Not verified
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Score by criterion#14 SEO for Lead Generation in Chicago: 63/100
| 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 | 21.9 | 88% |
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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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| Reputationweakest | 5 | 0 | 0% |
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| Market credibility | 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 feed20 of 31 on file · 7 of 31 work claims from an independent source
Who says it, across all 31 claims on file: independent source 7 · linked to the agency 0 · listings the agency writes 0 · agency's own words 24. Independent share of work claims: 22.6%. 9 distinct source pages.
Claims per need in this feed: SEO Agencies within a $6,000 Monthly Budget 6 · SEO Agencies on a Monthly Retainer 6 · SEO for Lead Generation 14. The full ledger of 31 is on the proof page.
A reviewer named Chris Bernard says he has partnered with Steve on pay per click and SEO programs.
Independent sourcetrustindex.ioverified: Checked against the source page by Vendar.quote confirmed, checked Nov 2, 2026describes work2019.01.29SEO Agencies within a $6,000 Monthly BudgetSEO Agencies on a Monthly RetainerQuote from the source page
We have partnered with Steve on pay per click and SEO programs before and he and his team are the best.
A reviewer named Connor Larsen says that advice from Fanatically Digital on Google Ads helped increase their CTR from 4% to over 10%.
Independent sourcetrustindex.ioverified: Checked against the source page by Vendar.quote confirmed, checked Nov 2, 2026describes work2019.02.04Quote from the source page
Our relationship was brief, but they helped our organization stay on track with current updates to Google Ads! Since getting this help, the advise we were given has helped us increase our CTR from 4% to over 10%!
A reviewer named Thomas Napper states that Fanatically Digital helped Double Good stay top of mind for Google searches.
Independent sourcetrustindex.ioverified: Checked against the source page by Vendar.quote confirmed, checked Nov 2, 2026describes work2024.03.01Quote from the source page
Fantacially has done a terrific job with helping Double Good stay top of mind for Google searches.
Fanatically Digital documents SEO and PPC work for an Industrial Equipment client, associated with a 156% increase in leads. The page does not state when the result occurred.
Agency's own wordsfanaticallydigital.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 2, 2026describes workSEO for Lead GenerationQuote from the source page
Industrial Equipment Check It Out! SEO & PPC 156% INCREASE In Leads
A case study of an oral surgeon client reports a combined SEO and PPC engagement that produced a 1966% increase in leads.
Agency's own wordsfanaticallydigital.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 2, 2026describes workSEO for Lead GenerationQuote from the source page
Oral Surgeon ... SEO & PPC ... 1966% INCREASE In Leads
Fanatically Digital provided SEO for a Contract Packager, which reported a 150% increase in form submissions.
Agency's own wordsfanaticallydigital.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 2, 2026describes workSEO for Lead GenerationSEO Agencies within a $6,000 Monthly BudgetSEO Agencies on a Monthly RetainerQuote from the source page
Contract Packager Check It Out! SEO 150% INCREASE In Form Submissions
Fanatically Digital provided SEO for Sports Construction, which reported a 700% increase in form submissions.
Agency's own wordsfanaticallydigital.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 2, 2026describes workSEO for Lead GenerationSEO Agencies within a $6,000 Monthly BudgetSEO Agencies on a Monthly RetainerQuote from the source page
Sports Construction Check It Out! SEO 700% INCREASE In Form Submissions
The Oral Surgeon achieved a 1966% increase in leads through SEO & PPC.
Agency's own wordsfanaticallydigital.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 2, 2026describes workSEO for Lead GenerationQuote from the source page
Oral Surgeon Check It Out! SEO & PPC 1966% INCREASE In Leads
Fanatically Digital documents SEO and PPC work for an Oral Surgeon, associated with a 1966% increase in leads. The page does not state when the result occurred.
Agency's own wordsfanaticallydigital.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 2, 2026describes workSEO for Lead GenerationQuote from the source page
Oral Surgeon Check It Out! SEO & PPC 1966% INCREASE In Leads
Fanatically Digital's work delivers double-digit ROAS and averages 50-100 leads per month.
Agency's own wordsfanaticallydigital.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 2, 2026describes workSEO for Lead GenerationQuote from the source page
The team delivers double-digit ROAS. They also average 50 to 100 leads per month.
A case study of an industrial equipment client reports a combined SEO and PPC engagement that produced a 156% increase in leads.
Agency's own wordsfanaticallydigital.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 2, 2026describes workSEO for Lead GenerationQuote from the source page
Industrial Equipment ... SEO & PPC ... 156% INCREASE In Leads
Stan Olsen says Fanatically Digital's work delivered double-digit ROAS and averaged 50 to 100 leads per month.
Agency's own wordsfanaticallydigital.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 2, 2026describes workSEO for Lead GenerationQuote from the source page
Fanatically Digital’s work is consistently phenomenal. The team delivers double-digit ROAS. They also average 50 to 100 leads per month.
Fanatically Digital performed combined SEO and PPC work for an oral surgeon, which the page attributes to a 1966% increase in leads. The result combines two services and is not attributable to one of them alone.
Agency's own wordsfanaticallydigital.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 2, 2026describes workSEO for Lead GenerationQuote from the source page
Oral Surgeon ... SEO & PPC 1966% INCREASE In Leads
Industrial Equipment achieved a 156% increase in leads through SEO and PPC efforts.
Agency's own wordsfanaticallydigital.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 2, 2026describes workSEO for Lead GenerationQuote from the source page
Industrial Equipment Check It Out! SEO & PPC 156% INCREASE In Leads
Oral Surgeon achieved a 1966% increase in leads through SEO and PPC efforts.
Agency's own wordsfanaticallydigital.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 2, 2026describes workSEO for Lead GenerationQuote from the source page
Oral Surgeon Check It Out! SEO & PPC 1966% INCREASE In Leads
Stan Olsen’s testimonial says Fanatically Digital delivered double-digit ROAS and averaged 50-100 leads per month. The quote does not identify the specific service or a result period.
Agency's own wordsfanaticallydigital.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 2, 2026describes workSEO for Lead GenerationQuote from the source page
Fanatically Digital’s work is consistently phenomenal. The team delivers double-digit ROAS. They also average 50 to 100 leads per month. The team is fast-paced, efficient, and knowledgeable. Fanatically Digital is a diligent vendor that drives tangible results time and time again.
For Oral Surgeon, a case study lists SEO and PPC work with a 1966% increase in leads; the result mixes SEO and PPC and is not attributable to one service.
Agency's own wordsfanaticallydigital.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 2, 2026describes workSEO for Lead GenerationQuote from the source page
Oral Surgeon SEO & PPC 1966% INCREASE In Leads
Fanatically Digital provided SEO for a Tile Installer, which reported a 43% increase in total users.
Agency's own wordsfanaticallydigital.comclaimed: 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
Tile Installer Check It Out! SEO 43% INCREASE In Total Users
Fanatically Digital provided SEO for Freight Forwarding, which reported a 281% increase in goals.
Agency's own wordsfanaticallydigital.comclaimed: 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
Freight Forwarding Check It Out! SEO 281% INCREASE of Goals
Fanatically Digital has been working with Steve and his team for over a decade, providing great experience and understanding of the digital marketing landscape.
Agency's own wordsfanaticallydigital.comclaimed: 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
We have been working with Steve and his team for over a decade. Great experience and understanding of the digital marketing landscape . We look forward to working together for many years to come.
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 Agencies within a $6,000 Monthly Budget · Chicagoon its own published cases | #16 of 24 | 63 | 6 (1 independent) | Moderate confidence | Reputation 0 of 5 |
| SEO Agencies on a Monthly Retainer · Chicagoon its own published cases | #17 of 20 | 63 | 6 (1 independent) | Moderate confidence | Reputation 0 of 5 |
| SEO for Lead Generation · Chicagoon its own published cases | #14 of 29 | 63 | 14 (0 independent) | Moderate confidence | Reputation 0 of 5 |
Fit and geography
- Headquarters
- Gurnee, IL, USAAgency's own words
- Service regions
- Chicago, USAVendar profile field
- Client types
- ecommerce, saas, local_business, b2b, smb, small_business, startupVendar profile field
- Industries
- Ecommerce, SaaS, Local Services, B2B, Startups, SMBVendar profile field
- Named clients in confirmed proof
- Chris Bernard, Connor Larsen, Thomas Napper, Nandip Kothari, Gregg Stewart, Double Good, Tile Installer, Freight ForwardingIndependent 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 $1,250 per month, retainer
- Model
- retainer
- Minimum monthly budget
- $1,250 per month
- Project minimum
- not disclosed
- Hourly rate
- not disclosed
- Typical range
- not disclosed
- Minimum term
- 1 month (month to month)
- 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 Lead Generation $2,500 (20 of 29 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)
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
- Founded
- 2013Agency'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 computedModerate confidence
- Confidence
- Moderate confidence, 78 of 100
- Evidence posture
- adequate: Usable as shortlist context: 7 of 31 documented work claims come from independent sources; check the sources before outreach.
- 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 High 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, setup fee13/20
- Documented work: cases naming a client and a result (target 5) and work claims overall (target 10): 22 cases with a named client and a result, 31 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%): 7 of 31 work claims are independent17/30
- Checked against the source page: confirmed, or half for partly confirmed: 31 confirmed, 0 partly, of 31 with a source25/25
- Numbers backed by a verbatim quote from the source: 22 of 2220/20
- Seen within the last 365 days: 31 of 3115/15
- 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 lead generation 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.
- Usable as shortlist context with a caveat: 7 of 31 documented work claims come from independent sources; the rest are the agency's own account or sources it controls.
- 7 of 31 documented work claims come from independent sources; the rest are the agency's own account or sources it controls.
- Best position rests on: Published by the agency on its own site.
- 24 of 31 claims on file are the agency's own words or sources it controls; 7 come from an independent source.
- Open: Three strongest proofs name a client and a measured, dated result (0 of 3)
- Open: Strongest proofs are recent and delivered (1 of 3 within 3 years and with results in)
- Open: At least a third of documented work comes from independent sources (7 of 31 work claims)
- Open: Founding year, team size and headquarters on file (team size missing)
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