SEO Image
agencyNew York, NY, USA10-49New York, USA, Manhattan
NYC SEO and reputation-focused agency for brands that need search visibility and trust signals together.
Link BuildingGuest PostingNiche EditsOutreach
4.9(3 reviews)
Best for
- Local SEO
- High-Ticket
- SEO Strategy
Commercial fit
Entry point
From $4K/mo
Growth / SMB
Growth-stage and SMB-friendly. Month-to-month or quarterly contracts common.
Delivery confidence
Not disclosed
Retention signal missing
Skip if
- Not the clearest match for product-led ecommerce SEO depth.
- Broader trust-and-visibility positioning may be less ideal for buyers who only need technical SEO tickets.
Verdict: Strong in local seo
Jump to decision summary86/100
Audit-based ranking score
Strong Fit
Use this as a shortlist candidate, not a final answer, until the missing proof and fit fields are tightened.
Mixed consistency
Rating
4.9/5
3 reviews
What drives this score
Strong positioning in local seo.
3 secondary fields can still be improved.
Buyer-facing summary
Decision Summary
The fastest read on fit, risks, and data quality before deeper vendor review.
Score
86/100
Status
Shortlist-ready
Confidence
87%
Completeness
91%
Fast verdict
Useful as an early shortlist candidate.
Primary signals: Official site explicitly positions SEO Image as an SEO company in NYC, Strong fit where commercial trust and authority matter as much as raw traffic volume, and Good local New York fit with broader brand-sensitive SEO context.
Validate carefully if your process depends on Pure ecommerce operators looking mainly for feed, category, and catalog SEO depth, Teams that only want a technical sprint without broader authority or reputation thinking, and Buyers seeking an aggressive enterprise-scale link-building engine.
Fit signal
Why shortlist
- Official site explicitly positions SEO Image as an SEO company in NYC.
- Strong fit where commercial trust and authority matter as much as raw traffic volume.
- Good local New York fit with broader brand-sensitive SEO context.
Risk signal
Watch-outs
- Pure ecommerce operators looking mainly for feed, category, and catalog SEO depth.
- Teams that only want a technical sprint without broader authority or reputation thinking.
- Buyers seeking an aggressive enterprise-scale link-building engine.
Buyer path
Best use cases
- SEO for high-trust brands that care about visibility and reputation together
- Lead generation SEO for legal, healthcare, and service businesses
- Local presence SEO in competitive New York SERPs
Deeper decision notes
Not recommended for
- Pure ecommerce operators looking mainly for feed, category, and catalog SEO depth.
- Teams that only want a technical sprint without broader authority or reputation thinking.
- Buyers seeking an aggressive enterprise-scale link-building engine.
Disqualifiers
Hard disqualifiers are not documented yet.
Comparison hints
- Weaker when. A different vertical, budget band, or delivery model is a better fit
- Stronger when. The buyer needs a New York-relevant SEO partner, The use case matches the vendor's specialty
- Best compared with. Mimvi SEO, Sure Oak, SEO Image
Open questions
- Can SEO Image provide recent SEO and ORM references for comparable search-result problems?
- What is their stance on generative AI SEO deliverables versus traditional technical SEO and ORM work?
Reliability
89%
Last verified
April 27, 2026
Freshness
July 26, 2026
Fit Assessment
Explicit conditions for shortlisting or eliminating this vendor.
Shortlist this vendor if
- You need local seo
- You need high-ticket
- You need seo strategy
- You want to higher-quality lead flow
- You want to improved authority signals
- Your company is: professional_services, Mid-Market Companies, high_ticket
- Your budget is From $4K/mo or above
- You operate in New York, USA, Manhattan
Skip this vendor if
- Not the clearest match for product-led ecommerce SEO depth.
- Broader trust-and-visibility positioning may be less ideal for buyers who only need technical SEO tickets.
- You require coverage outside of New York, USA, Manhattan
Pricing signal
Pricing & Commercial Model
Understand entry point, commercial structure, and whether outreach needs manual pricing verification.
Clarity
Public signals found
Entry point is From $3K/mo.
Commercial model is retainer.
Hourly pricing is not disclosed.
Minimum Budget
$3,000
per month
Typical Project
$6,200
total value
Hourly Rate
Not disclosed
per hour
Pricing Model
Retainer
retainer, project
Budget Segment Fit
Where this vendor appears to land based on visible monthly pricing.
From $3K/mo
Startup
<$3K/mo
SMB
$3-10K/mo
Best fit
Visible pricing signals place this vendor most naturally in this budget range.
Mid-Market
$10-25K/mo
Enterprise
$25K+/mo
Company Snapshot
Background and operating context.
fact inferred unknown
Founded
Unknown
Team Size
10-49
Type
Agency
HQ
New York
Experience
Unknown
Retention
Unknown
Projects
Unknown
Reviews
3
Geo Coverage
New YorkUSAManhattan
Ideal Client Profile
Supporting context on buyer types and problem space.
Client Types
professional_services
Mid-Market Companies
high_ticket
Industry Experience
Professional ServicesLegalHealthcareHospitalityLocal BusinessReputation-sensitive brands
Problems They Solve
Higher-quality lead flow
Improved authority signals
Better city-market visibility
Budget Requirement
Minimum engagement starts at From $4K/mo — positioned for Growth / SMB buyers.
Services & Capabilities
Full service breadth and tools, beyond the primary decision layer.
Services & Capabilities
What this vendor delivers and how they deliver it.
Marketing
Link Building
Guest Posting
Niche Edits
Outreach
HARO
Local
Ecommerce
Traffic-based
ORM
Review Management
Trustpilot Management
Google Reviews Management
Reddit Reputation Management
Glassdoor Reputation
Yelp Reputation
Negative Search Cleanup
Negative Content Removal
Review Removal Services
Deindexing Services
Reputation Suppression
ORM for SaaS
ORM for Ecommerce
ORM for Local Business
ORM for Founders
Reputation for Startups
ORM Under $5k/mo
SERM
Brand Protection
Negative Suppression
Executive Reputation
Review Repair
Crisis Response
Local Reputation
Content Removal (Legal / DMCA)
Negative SEO / Attack Handling
SERP Control
Entity Management
Review Generation
SEO Recovery
AI Search Visibility
Answer Engine Optimization
Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)
SEO
LLM Visibility Audit
Skills
Link BuildingReputation SEOSEOLocal SEOSEO StrategyReputation SignalsORMGoogle ReviewsReview ManagementSearch CleanupSERMReview RepairLocal ReputationSERP ControlNegative Suppression
Decision-Ready Metadata
Structured support data used for moderation, buyer review, and AI extraction.
Pricing & Commercials
Minimum budget / entry point
$3,000 per month
Typical contract size
$6,200
Pricing range
$3,000 to $7,000
Setup fees
Setup fees not disclosed.
Contract length
4 month minimum term
Exit conditions
Not disclosed
Value & Outcome
Expected results
Higher-quality lead flow; Improved authority signals; Better city-market visibility
Time to first results
45-120 days
KPI focus
Qualified leads; Local rankings; Authority terms; Organic traffic
Benchmarks / performance ranges
Not disclosed
ROI expectation / payback logic
Returns are strongest when branded search trust and review quality influence high-intent buyer decisions.
Proof, Trust & Reputation
Named clients
insurance agency client; media/editorial client
Portfolio / links to work
https://seoimage.com/; https://seoimage.com/reputation-management/; https://clutch.co/go-to-review/seo-image/39908; https://www.bbb.org/us/ny/new-york/profile/internet-marketing-services/seo-image-inc-0121-98185/addressId/111890
Third-party validation
Verified Clutch buyer reviews; BBB business profile; Official long-running SEO and ORM positioning; Clutch 3 reviews below threshold; BBB business profile context
External reviews
url: https://clutch.co/go-to-review/seo-image/39908; rating: 4.9; source: Clutch; status: verified_buyer_reviews_detected_below_threshold; reviewCount: 3; verifiedReviewCount: 3; url: https://www.bbb.org/us/ny/new-york/profile/internet-marketing-services/seo-image-inc-0121-98185/addressId/111890; notes: BBB profile is business context, not buyer-review depth.; source: BBB; status: public_or_directory_signal_not_verified_buyer_proof; verifiedReviewCount: 0
Average rating and review volume
4.9/5 across 3 reviews
Mentions in media or communities
Not disclosed
Negative feedback summary
Proposal-stage diligence still matters even when public proof is strong enough to shortlist.
Controversies / risks
Vertical fit is strongest for reputation-sensitive and high-ticket categories.; Some buyers may want more explicit product-led or SaaS proof before outreach.; Specialization is broader SEO-led rather than pure-play link acquisition.
Process, Team & Differentiation
Workflow
Not disclosed
Onboarding process
Not disclosed
Communication model
Monthly calls; Email support
Reporting frequency
monthly
SLA / guarantees
Not disclosed
Key specialists
Not disclosed
Seniority level
Not disclosed
In-house vs outsourcing
small_in_house_team
Unique selling proposition
NYC SEO and reputation-focused agency for brands that need search visibility and trust signals together.
Proprietary tools
Not disclosed
Competitive advantages
Clear local-business trust fit; Useful bridge between SEO and ORM
Why choose them vs competitors
Choose SEO Image when review and branded-search trust are tightly connected.
Fit, Risk & Alternatives
ICP / customer profile
professional_services, Mid-Market Companies, high_ticket
Industry strength
Professional Services; Legal; Healthcare; Hospitality; Local Business; Reputation-sensitive brands
Use cases
Higher-quality lead flow; Improved authority signals; Better city-market visibility
Buyer use cases
SEO for high-trust brands that care about visibility and reputation together; Lead generation SEO for legal, healthcare, and service businesses; Local presence SEO in competitive New York SERPs; New York link support for brands that need authority-building tied to stronger organic visibility.; Local and reputation-aware campaigns where safer publisher fit matters.; NYC businesses that need Google review cleanup and branded search repair tied to local SEO.; New York businesses that need local reputation support, branded search cleanup, and better trust signals at the point of research.; SERM work where local visibility, review reputation, and organic search trust all interact.
Not recommended for
Pure ecommerce operators looking mainly for feed, category, and catalog SEO depth.; Teams that only want a technical sprint without broader authority or reputation thinking.; Buyers seeking an aggressive enterprise-scale link-building engine.
Disqualifiers
Not disclosed
Budget thresholds
Not disclosed
Complexity thresholds
Not disclosed
Budget mismatch rules
Not disclosed
Geo mismatch rules
Not disclosed
Complexity mismatch rules
Not disclosed
Main risks
Vertical fit is strongest for reputation-sensitive and high-ticket categories.; Some buyers may want more explicit product-led or SaaS proof before outreach.; Specialization is broader SEO-led rather than pure-play link acquisition.
Known weaknesses
Third-party buyer-review count is small.; Public case-study depth is limited compared with larger SEO agencies.
Dependency risks
Review cleanup outcomes depend on platform policy and local listing quality.
Overpromising signals
Not disclosed
Similar vendors
reputation-rhino; main-street-roi; openmoves
When to choose an alternative
Choose Main Street ROI for a leaner budget local-business ORM motion.
Comparison hints
weakerWhen: A different vertical, budget band, or delivery model is a better fit; strongerWhen: The buyer needs a New York-relevant SEO partner; The use case matches the vendor's specialty; bestComparedWith: Mimvi SEO; Sure Oak; SEO Image
Positioning vs competitors
Local-search and review-trust ORM crossover.
Decision Metadata
Confidence score
0.87
Data completeness %
91%
Last updated timestamp
April 25, 2026
Profile updated at
April 27, 2026
Last verified at
April 27, 2026
Stale after
July 26, 2026
Needs review
No
Source reliability score
0.89
Scoring explanation
Score blends ORM fit, proof, commercial clarity, and New York relevance.
Score drivers
Specific ORM use cases are visible.; Commercial and workflow fields are structured for shortlist comparison.; Useful limited Clutch and BBB context.
Score penalties
Some pricing and performance expectations still require direct confirmation.; Below verified threshold.
Why recommended
Official site explicitly positions SEO Image as an SEO company in NYC.; Strong fit where commercial trust and authority matter as much as raw traffic volume.; Good local New York fit with broader brand-sensitive SEO context.; Useful when the brief needs cleaner authority signals rather than purely aggressive link volume.; Logical local-business crossover for ORM scenarios driven by reviews and search trust.; Strong local-reputation crossover makes this a logical NYC SERM vendor.; Good fit for businesses that want search trust and local reputation handled together.
Why not recommended
Not the strongest fit for enterprise crisis or PR-heavy reputation repair.
Trade-offs
High specialisation — strong depth in core area, limited breadth across adjacent services.; No formal partner certifications on record — capability claims are not third-party validated.; Retainer-based model — favours ongoing relationships, less suited to one-off projects.
Assumptions used
Not disclosed
Sources
url: https://seoimage.com/; type: official_site; label: SEO Image official site; observedAt: 2026-04-25; url: https://seoimage.com/reputation-management/; type: official_service_page; label: SEO Image reputation management services; observedAt: 2026-04-25; url: https://clutch.co/go-to-review/seo-image/39908; type: verified_reviews; label: SEO Image Clutch reviews; observedAt: 2026-04-25; url: https://www.bbb.org/us/ny/new-york/profile/internet-marketing-services/seo-image-inc-0121-98185/addressId/111890; type: third_party_business_profile; label: SEO Image BBB business profile; observedAt: 2026-04-25
Proof details
type: official_capabilities; summary: Official site positions SEO Image as an SEO, online reputation management, AI search/GEO, PPC, and social provider active since 2002.; sourceUrl: https://seoimage.com/; type: verified_reviews; summary: Clutch review page shows 3 verified client reviews, 4.9 overall rating, New York business entity details, and SEO/reputation management project context.; sourceUrl: https://clutch.co/go-to-review/seo-image/39908; type: business_profile; summary: BBB profile provides third-party business-category context for SEO Image Inc. across SEO, reputation management, web design, PPC, and social media marketing.; sourceUrl: https://www.bbb.org/us/ny/new-york/profile/internet-marketing-services/seo-image-inc-0121-98185/addressId/111890; type: below_threshold_reviews; summary: Clutch lists SEO Image with 3 reviews and a 4.9 rating, below the Vendar verified threshold; BBB context is not buyer-review depth.; sourceUrl: https://clutch.co/go-to-review/seo-image/39908; observedAt: 2026-04-27
Open questions
Can SEO Image provide recent SEO and ORM references for comparable search-result problems?; What is their stance on generative AI SEO deliverables versus traditional technical SEO and ORM work?
Unknowns
Not disclosed
Normalized fields across vendors
service tags: seo; seo; local_seo; seo_strategy; reputation_signals; industry tags: professional_services; legal; healthcare; hospitality; geo tags: new_york; usa; manhattan
Comparison vectors
budgetBand: lean_to_mid; complexity: medium; geoStrength: ny_hq; primaryMotion: google-reviews-and-search; proofStrength: moderate
Graph compatibility
to: service:orm; from: vendor:seo-image; type: supports; to: geo:new-york; from: vendor:seo-image; type: operates_in
Audit & Formula
Supporting audit detail behind the visible ranking score. Useful for moderation and deeper review, but not part of the first-screen decision layer.
Formula
(77 Human + 94 AI) / 2
Equal weight keeps ranking honest: the profile has to work for buyers and for machines.
How scoring worksChecklist audit
Human Audit
77/100
39 found, 9 missing
AI Audit
94/100
49 found, 1 missing
Main gaps behind this score
- Add media mentions or community mentions.
- Add controversies or structured risk notes.
- Add setup fee fields or explicit no-fee note.
- Add exit terms.
Process & Delivery
Supporting delivery context for deeper review.
Engagement Models
Retainer
Project
Strengths, Weaknesses & Trade-offs
Supporting interpretation layer for deeper review.
Strengths
- Local SEO
- High-Ticket
- SEO Strategy
- Proven Results
- Case Studies
- Local authority links
- Brand-sensitive SEO
- New York SEO support
- Local-business ORM
- Review cleanup
- Negative search cleanup
- Local reputation
- Review repair
- SERP control
Weaknesses
- Not the clearest match for product-led ecommerce SEO depth.
- Broader trust-and-visibility positioning may be less ideal for buyers who only need technical SEO tickets.
Trade-offseditorial assessment
- High specialisation — strong depth in core area, limited breadth across adjacent services.
- No formal partner certifications on record — capability claims are not third-party validated.
- Retainer-based model — favours ongoing relationships, less suited to one-off projects.
How to read this evidence
Visible proof is still thin, so this section should be treated cautiously.
Open case study links to validate whether outcomes are specific enough for your use case.
Case Study Results
SEO Image official site · https://seoimage.com/
SEO Image reputation management services · https://seoimage.com/reputation-management/
SEO Image Clutch reviews · https://clutch.co/go-to-review/seo-image/39908
Named Clients
insurance agency clientmedia/editorial client
4
Case Studies
Limited
3
Client Reviews
Limited
Unknown
Projects Completed
Early stage
Unknown
Client Retention
Unknown
Case Studies
Industries Served
Professional ServicesLegalHealthcareHospitalityLocal BusinessReputation-sensitive brands
Negotiation checklist for SEO Image5 points
Use these before signing. Each point addresses a known pattern for vendors at this tier and size.
Ask for a 4-month pilot with explicit exit conditions before committing to a longer term — most agencies at this level will agree if scope is well-defined.
Benchmark the retainer cost against two alternatives before accepting the first proposal — agencies at this budget tier typically have 15–25% pricing flexibility for well-scoped accounts.
Define month-1 deliverables explicitly in writing — retainer agreements are often left intentionally vague, which causes scope disputes after the 60-day honeymoon period.
Get a named account manager in the contract, not just a team. Request an SLA on response time (e.g. 24-hour business-day response) — verbal commitments don't hold after onboarding.
Ask for two references from clients in your specific industry vertical, not generic testimonials from a published library — call them directly and ask about communication and post-launch support.
Comparison paths
Alternatives to Consider
Nearby vendors to open when this profile is close, but budget, proof, or fit needs a second path.
Shared service fit
97/100
Matches on SERM and Brand Protection.
Straight North
Chicago performance agency combining paid media, conversion-focused websites, and lead-generation systems for predictable growth.
97/100
Better if you need
- B2B Demand Gen
- Customer Acquisition
Overlap signals
SERMBrand ProtectionNegative SuppressionExecutive Reputation
Entry pointFrom $5,000/mo
Open profile
Shared service fit
74/100
Matches on Link Building and Guest Posting.
Coalition Technologies
Los Angeles SEO agency with dedicated local SEO and ecommerce search services.
74/100
Better if you need
- Los Angeles SEO
- Ecommerce SEO
Overlap signals
Link BuildingGuest PostingNiche EditsOutreach
Entry pointFrom $1,000/mo
Open profile
Shared service fit
71/100
Matches on SEO and Link Building.
P
Page One Power
Manual outreach and editorial link building partner known for custom prospecting, link placements, and sustained authority growth.
71/100
Better if you need
- Outreach
- Guest posting
Overlap signals
SEOLink BuildingGuest PostingNiche Edits
Entry pointFrom $4,000/mo
Open profile
Shortlist decision
Final Verdict
The buyer-facing call before outreach: shortlist, compare, or hold for verification.
Strong shortlist candidate
86/100 decision score
This vendor has enough buyer-facing signal to move into an outreach shortlist.
SEO Image is a agency best evaluated for local seo and high-ticket.
86/100
ExcellentBudget floor
From $4K/mo
Risk status
No major flags
Shortlist if
- Local SEO
- High-Ticket
- SEO Strategy
Skip if
- Not the clearest match for product-led ecommerce SEO depth.
- Broader trust-and-visibility positioning may be less ideal for buyers who only need technical SEO tickets.
Main trade-off
- High specialisation — strong depth in core area, limited breadth across adjacent services.
- No formal partner certifications on record — capability claims are not third-party validated.
- Retainer-based model — favours ongoing relationships, less suited to one-off projects.
Next action
Route a buyer, compare this profile, or open the AI-readable version for deeper review.