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Data as of · Evidence-weighted ranking 2026.11.7

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Ranks in the top three for at least one question. Most of its claims match the sources they cite. None of its 8 documented work claims comes from an independent source.

Best position #2 Local SEO in Atlanta, of 15 · also in 5 more rankings

Why: Rated from the evidence on file (sources, independence, confirmed quotes), not by an editor.

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Good fit whenderived from the record
  • Your business matches the client types on file (local service businesses, B2B companies, small businesses) and the industries on file (healthcare, legal, home services).
Look elsewhere ifderived from the record
  • You need the setup fee in writing before you commit: it is not published.
Price
Persist Marketing$2,000/mo
Ranking median$799/mo

Starting price is above the median of ranked agencies for this question.

Watch out for
Independent proof of work0 of 8documented 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 8 documented work claims comes from an independent source; all are the agency's own account or sources it controls.
  • Few outside reviews mention Local SEO work specifically.
Ask before you sign
  1. Ask for the hourly rate, setup fee: not published.
  2. Ask for a Local SEO 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 Persist Marketing.Open ↓
Score by criterion#2 Local SEO in Atlanta: 62/100
CriterionWeightPointsShareWhat it rests on
Evidence for this query3014.849%
  • 4 local SEO claims on file: 0 third-party, 4 first-party, 0 profile signals; outside claims from 1 distinct site
  • For a brand-new divorce practice with no existing online presence, Persist Marketing reports ranking in the 3-pack and organic visibility… (persistmarketing.com, claimed)
  • Persist Marketing used targeted local SEO, Google Business Profile optimization, Local Services Ads setup, and a conversion-focused… (persistmarketing.com, claimed)
Fit to this query2525100%
  • Headquartered in Atlanta (Atlanta, GA, USA)
  • Retainers from $2,000/month, inside the local SEO band (up to $6,000/month)
  • Profile names small business clients
Capability depth1515100%
  • 1 of 1 listed services are SEO services
  • 4 of 9 claims on file concern local SEO
Reliability107.272%
  • In business since 2010
  • Retention not documented
Transparency10550%
  • Pricing disclosed (From $2,000/month)
  • Team size not disclosed
  • Process not documented
Reputationweakest500%
  • No third-party reviews on file
Market credibility500%
  • No awards, certifications or media mentions with a source on file
Penalties:
  • -3 No independent source on file: Every claim on file is first-party or a Vendar profile field.
  • -2 Profile below decision-ready status: the profile is collected but not reviewed yet.
All claims in the feed8 of 8 on file · 0 of 8 work claims from an independent source

Who says it, across all 8 claims on file: independent source 0 · linked to the agency 0 · listings the agency writes 0 · agency's own words 8. Independent share of work claims: 0%. 7 distinct source pages.

Claims per need in this feed: Local SEO 4 · SEO Agencies within a $6,000 Monthly Budget 5 · SEO Agencies on a Monthly Retainer 5 · SEO for Lead Generation 2 · SEO for High-Ticket Services 2 · Small Business 1. The full ledger of 8 is on the proof page.

  • For a brand-new divorce practice with no existing online presence, Persist Marketing reports ranking in the 3-pack and organic visibility for primary practice-area terms within months; paid campaigns were also running, so the result is not attributable to local SEO alone.

    Agency's own wordspersistmarketing.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workWithin monthsLocal SEOSEO Agencies within a $6,000 Monthly BudgetSEO Agencies on a Monthly Retainer
    Quote from the source page
    Brand new practice, no existing online presence. Within months, ranking in the 3-pack, showing up organically for primary practice-area terms, and running paid campaigns that convert.
  • Persist Marketing reports that Peak Steel Buildings grew from a regional operation into a nationally recognized 8-figure business over more than 12 years as a client. Organic search and paid campaigns produced triple-digit monthly lead volume, so the result reflects a mix of organic and paid search rather than one service alone.

    Agency's own wordspersistmarketing.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workover 12 years; month after monthSEO Agencies within a $6,000 Monthly BudgetSEO Agencies on a Monthly Retainer
    Quote from the source page
    Peak Steel Buildings, based in Madison, Georgia, has been a client for over 12 years. They started as a regional operation and grew into a nationally recognized 8-figure business over that time. Triple-digit monthly lead volume from organic search and paid campaigns, month after month, through algorithm updates, market shifts, and significant business growth.
  • A family law practice with no existing online presence reached the Google 3-pack and page one organic in under 6 months, generating 30+ new leads per month.

    Agency's own wordspersistmarketing.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workin under 6 monthsSEO for Lead GenerationSEO Agencies within a $6,000 Monthly BudgetSEO Agencies on a Monthly Retainer
    Quote from the source page
    Brand new family law practice with no existing online presence. Reached the Google 3-pack and page one organic in under 6 months. Now generates 30+ new leads per month in the competitive North Atlanta market.
  • Persist Marketing used targeted local SEO, Google Business Profile optimization, Local Services Ads setup, and a conversion-focused website for a Canton-area home services business. Monthly lead volume tripled within 12 months; the business later expanded its service area and team.

    Agency's own wordspersistmarketing.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workwithin 12 monthsLocal SEOSEO Agencies within a $6,000 Monthly BudgetSEO Agencies on a Monthly Retainer
    Quote from the source page
    A Canton-area home services business partnered with us to grow beyond word-of-mouth and build a real search-driven lead engine. Through targeted Local SEO, Google Business Profile optimization, Local Services Ads setup, and a fresh website built for conversion, we tripled monthly lead volume within 12 months. The business has since expanded its service area and grown its team, with consistent Cherokee County rankings supporting growth at every step.
  • Persist Marketing says it used targeted local SEO, Google Business Profile optimization, content, and a new website for an unnamed North Fulton luxury home services business. The project pipeline value doubled within 18 months, with higher-quality inquiries.

    Agency's own wordspersistmarketing.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workwithin 18 monthsLocal SEOSEO for Lead GenerationSEO for High-Ticket ServicesSEO Agencies within a $6,000 Monthly BudgetSEO Agencies on a Monthly Retainer
    Quote from the source page
    A North Fulton luxury home services business partnered with us to move beyond word-of-mouth and build a real search-driven pipeline for high-value projects. Through targeted Local SEO, Google Business Profile optimization, content built around how affluent buyers research service providers, and a new website built for credibility and conversion, we doubled the value of the project pipeline within 18 months. Project volume grew steadily, but the bigger shift was in the size and quality of inquiries: more right-fit clients, fewer price-shoppers.
  • Persist Marketing reports that it helped a divorce attorney launch a new practice with no existing online presence. Within 90 days, the practice ranked in the Google 3-pack for its primary practice area terms, appeared organically, and ran Local Services Ads and traditional Google Ads; the result involved local search and paid advertising.

    Agency's own wordspersistmarketing.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes work90 DaysLocal SEOSEO for High-Ticket Services
    Quote from the source page
    A divorce attorney launched a brand new practice with no existing online presence. Within a few months they were ranking in the Google 3-pack for their primary practice area terms, showing up organically, and running LSA and traditional Google Ads successfully. A solid foundation from day one. 3-Pack Google Map Pack ranking for primary terms 90 Days From launch to ranking 3 Channels Map Pack, organic, and paid all working
  • Kevin says Persist Marketing helped his small business improve its online presence with a specialized strategy targeting the work the business wanted, and educated him on staying relevant.

    Agency's own wordspersistmarketing.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workSmall Business
    Quote from the source page
    “Jay and his team have greatly helped our small business. They helped our online presence with a specialized strategy that targets the work we actually want. They also educated us on what it takes to stay relevant.”
  • Ken J. reported moving from page 3 in Alpharetta to the 3-pack and gaining 3-pack presence in Roswell, along with new clients found on the web.

    Agency's own wordspersistmarketing.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes work
    Quote from the source page
    “They took me from page 3 in Alpharetta to the 3-pack. I also went from NO presence in Roswell to the 3-pack. My results have been outstanding and I have new clients that found me on the Web.”
Positions in every ranking6 rankings

6 positions: 6 where a claim on file names the need, 0 listed on offer only. The top 5 by evidence first; the rest open below.

RankingRankScoreClaims for the needConfidenceWeakest criterion
SEO Agencies within a $6,000 Monthly Budget · Atlantaon its own published cases#2 of 6625 (0 independent)Moderate confidenceReputation 0 of 5
SEO Agencies on a Monthly Retainer · Atlantaon its own published cases#2 of 8625 (0 independent)Moderate confidenceReputation 0 of 5
Local SEO · Atlantaon its own published cases#2 of 15624 (0 independent)Moderate confidenceReputation 0 of 5
SEO for Lead Generation · Atlantaon its own published cases#2 of 16562 (0 independent)Moderate confidenceReputation 0 of 5
SEO for High-Ticket Services · Atlantaon its own published cases#3 of 11482 (0 independent)Moderate confidenceReputation 0 of 5
1 more position
RankingRankScoreClaims for the needConfidenceWeakest criterion
Small Business · Atlantaon its own published cases#1 of 2501 (0 independent)Moderate confidenceReputation 0 of 5
Fit and geography
Headquarters
Atlanta, GA, USAAgency's own words
Service regions
Atlanta, GA, USAVendar profile field
Client types
local_service_business, b2b, small_businessVendar profile field
Industries
Healthcare, Legal, Home Services, B2B, Small BusinessVendar profile field
Named clients in confirmed proof
Peak Steel Buildings, KevinIndependent 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 $2,000 per month, retainer
Model
retainer
Minimum monthly budget
$2,000 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.

Inside the Local SEO band (up to $6,000/month).

Median disclosed monthly floor in each ranking: Local SEO $799 (4 of 15 disclose) · SEO Agencies within a $6,000 Monthly Budget $799 (6 of 6 disclose) · SEO Agencies on a Monthly Retainer $799 (6 of 8 disclose) · SEO for Lead Generation $1,300 (2 of 16 disclose) · SEO for High-Ticket Services $1,300 (2 of 11 disclose) · Small Business $1,225 (2 of 2 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
2010Agency'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.

Data completeness54/100
  • Who the company is: website, headquarters, founding year, team size, logo, regions served: team size, logo14/20
  • 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): 1 cases with a named client and a result, 8 work claims12/30
  • 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 8 work claims are independent0/30
  • Checked against the source page: confirmed, or half for partly confirmed: 8 confirmed, 0 partly, of 8 with a source25/25
  • Numbers backed by a verbatim quote from the source: 1 of 120/20
  • Seen within the last 365 days: 8 of 815/15
  • 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 local SEO work; the evidence is first-party or editorial.
  • Never verified against official sources.
  • No independent source on file: Every claim on file is first-party or a Vendar profile field.
  • 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 8 documented work claims comes from an independent source; all are the agency's own account or sources it controls.
  • No third-party evidence claims are normalized.
  • Best position rests on: Published by the agency on its own site.
  • 8 of 8 claims on file are the agency's own words or sources it controls; 0 come from an independent source.
  • Open: Three strongest proofs name a client and a measured, dated result (1 of 3)
  • Open: At least a third of documented work comes from independent sources (0 of 8 work claims)
  • Open: Founding year, team size and headquarters on file (team size missing)
  • Open: At least three named clients (2 named)
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Schema
vendar.ai.vendor-summary.v1
Model
Evidence-weighted ranking 2026.11.7
Data as of
Nov 3, 2026
Generated
Verification
Not verified
Sources checked
not yet
Citation readiness
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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