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.
Opens in your own account with a ready question and a link to the same data. Nothing about you is sent.
- Your business matches the client types on file (local service businesses, B2B companies, small businesses) and the industries on file (healthcare, legal, home services).
- You need the setup fee in writing before you commit: it is not published.
Starting price is above the median of ranked agencies for this question.
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 for the hourly rate, setup fee: not published.
- Ask for a Local SEO 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 Solutions64Ranks above on this question#1#2 this oneScore6462Independent00PriceFrom $600/monthFrom $2,000 per month, retainerModerate confidence · own published cases · Not verified
- #3 Orbit Digital Studio52Ranks below on this question#3#2 this oneScore5262Independent00PriceFrom $450/monthFrom $2,000 per month, retainerModerate confidence · own published cases · Not verified
All detailsEverything behind the summary above: the same data the machine feed serves for Persist Marketing.Open ↓Close ↑
Score by criterion#2 Local SEO in Atlanta: 62/100
| Criterion | Weight | Points | Share | What it rests on |
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| Evidence for this query | 30 | 14.8 | 49% |
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| Fit to this query | 25 | 25 | 100% |
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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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- -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 RetainerQuote 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 RetainerQuote 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 RetainerQuote 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 RetainerQuote 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 RetainerQuote 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 ServicesQuote 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 BusinessQuote 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 workQuote 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.
| Ranking | Rank | Score | Claims for the need | Confidence | Weakest criterion |
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| SEO Agencies within a $6,000 Monthly Budget · Atlantaon its own published cases | #2 of 6 | 62 | 5 (0 independent) | Moderate confidence | Reputation 0 of 5 |
| SEO Agencies on a Monthly Retainer · Atlantaon its own published cases | #2 of 8 | 62 | 5 (0 independent) | Moderate confidence | Reputation 0 of 5 |
| Local SEO · Atlantaon its own published cases | #2 of 15 | 62 | 4 (0 independent) | Moderate confidence | Reputation 0 of 5 |
| SEO for Lead Generation · Atlantaon its own published cases | #2 of 16 | 56 | 2 (0 independent) | Moderate confidence | Reputation 0 of 5 |
| SEO for High-Ticket Services · Atlantaon its own published cases | #3 of 11 | 48 | 2 (0 independent) | Moderate confidence | Reputation 0 of 5 |
1 more positionHide the other 1
| Ranking | Rank | Score | Claims for the need | Confidence | Weakest criterion |
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| Small Business · Atlantaon its own published cases | #1 of 2 | 50 | 1 (0 independent) | Moderate confidence | Reputation 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.
- 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
- 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)
Machine-readable version
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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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