Admitted to a ranking on documented work, outside the top three for every question it appears in. None of its 12 documented work claims comes from an independent source.
Best position #20 SEO for Startups in New York, of 31 · also in 19 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 (startups) and the industries on file (ecommerce, saas, fintech).
- You need the setup fee in writing before you commit: it is not published.
Starting price is at the median of ranked agencies for this question.
No documented work claim comes from an independent source yet.
- None of the 12 documented work claims comes from an independent source; all are the agency's own account or sources it controls.
- 6 of 8 results with a number do not say what year they were measured.
- Few outside reviews mention SEO for Startups work specifically.
- Ask for the hourly rate, setup fee: not published.
- Ask for a SEO for Startups 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.
- #19 Exalt Growth41Ranks above on this question#19#20 this oneScore4139Independent00Pricenot disclosedFrom $3,000 per month, retainerModerate confidence · own published cases · Not verified
- #21 Dallas SEO Company39Ranks below on this question#21#20 this oneScore3939Independent00PriceFrom $2,500/monthFrom $3,000 per month, retainerModerate confidence · own published cases · Not verified
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Score by criterion#20 SEO for Startups in New York: 39/100
| Criterion | Weight | Points | Share | What it rests on |
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| Evidence for this query | 30 | 9 | 30% |
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| Fit to this query | 25 | 16.2 | 65% |
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| Capability depth | 15 | 10.4 | 69% |
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| Reliability | 10 | 3 | 30% |
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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 feed12 of 12 on file · 0 of 12 work claims from an independent source
Who says it, across all 12 claims on file: independent source 0 · linked to the agency 0 · listings the agency writes 0 · agency's own words 12. Independent share of work claims: 0%. 4 distinct source pages.
Claims per need in this feed: SEO Audit 2 · SEO for Startups 2 · SEO Agencies within a $6,000 Monthly Budget 2 · SEO Agencies on a Monthly Retainer 2. The full ledger of 12 is on the proof page.
Stackmatix reports a 70% lower paid-search cost per lead in the first month for an XR device management project.
Agency's own wordsstackmatix.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workin the first monthQuote from the source page
XR device management 70% lower paid-search cost per lead in the first month.
Stackmatix reports 500%+ growth and a 45% reduction in customer acquisition cost for a cloud storage project in under three months.
Agency's own wordsstackmatix.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workin under three monthsQuote from the source page
Cloud storage 500%+ growth and a 45% reduction in customer acquisition cost in under three months.
CodeRabbit’s co-founder said Stackmatix worked across SEO audits and paid acquisition, calling the partnership one of the startup’s best decisions.
Agency's own wordsstackmatix.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workSEO AuditSEO for StartupsSEO Agencies within a $6,000 Monthly BudgetSEO Agencies on a Monthly RetainerQuote from the source page
“From SEO audits to paid acquisition, Stackmatix brings a level of thoughtfulness and precision that’s rare. They’re one of the best decisions we’ve made as a startup.”
A CodeRabbit co-founder said Stackmatix provided work spanning SEO audits and paid acquisition and called the engagement one of the startup's best decisions.
Agency's own wordsstackmatix.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workSEO AuditSEO for StartupsSEO Agencies within a $6,000 Monthly BudgetSEO Agencies on a Monthly RetainerQuote from the source page
“From SEO audits to paid acquisition, Stackmatix brings a level of thoughtfulness and precision that’s rare. They’re one of the best decisions we’ve made as a startup.”
Stackmatix worked with RapidFort on growth, during which RapidFort's CAC dropped by 37% and conversion rates improved by 40%.
Agency's own wordsstackmatix.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workQuote from the source page
“Stackmatix delivers measurable impact. Our CAC dropped by 37%, conversion rates improved by 40%, and we now have a scalable, reliable growth engine we trust.”
RapidFort’s VP of Marketing reported that its CAC dropped by 37% and conversion rates improved by 40% while working with Stackmatix.
Agency's own wordsstackmatix.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workQuote from the source page
“Stackmatix delivers measurable impact. Our CAC dropped by 37%, conversion rates improved by 40%, and we now have a scalable, reliable growth engine we trust.”
RapidFort reports that Stackmatix's work reduced customer acquisition cost by 37% and improved conversion rates by 40%.
Agency's own wordsstackmatix.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workQuote from the source page
Stackmatix delivers measurable impact. Our CAC dropped by 37%, conversion rates improved by 40%, and we now have a scalable, reliable growth engine we trust.
Stackmatix reports 2× purchases and 340% more users for Apply Design.
Agency's own wordsstackmatix.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workQuote from the source page
Apply Design Design technology 2× purchases and 340% more users.
Stackmatix reports 25× sales, 400%+ return on ad spend, and 15× higher ad spend for Playbook Products.
Agency's own wordsstackmatix.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workQuote from the source page
Playbook Products Sports e-commerce 25× sales, 400%+ return on ad spend, and 15× higher ad spend.
RapidFort's VP of Marketing said Stackmatix's work reduced CAC by 37% and improved conversion rates by 40%. The quote does not specify which services produced these results.
Agency's own wordsstackmatix.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workQuote from the source page
“Stackmatix delivers measurable impact. Our CAC dropped by 37%, conversion rates improved by 40%, and we now have a scalable, reliable growth engine we trust.”
ACE Studio’s founder and CEO said Stackmatix provided strategy and technical expertise and helped the company make decisions across its growth funnel.
Agency's own wordsstackmatix.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workQuote from the source page
“Stackmatix combines sharp strategy with deep technical know-how. They don’t just execute, they help us make smarter decisions across our entire growth funnel.”
ACE Studio's founder and CEO said Stackmatix provided strategy and technical expertise and helped the company make decisions across its growth funnel.
Agency's own wordsstackmatix.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workQuote from the source page
“Stackmatix combines sharp strategy with deep technical know-how. They don’t just execute, they help us make smarter decisions across our entire growth funnel.”
Positions in every ranking20 rankings
20 positions: 20 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 for Startups · New Yorkon its own published cases | #20 of 31 | 39 | 2 (0 independent) | Moderate confidence | Reputation 0 of 5 |
| SEO Audit · Phoenixon its own published cases | #26 of 39 | 38 | 2 (0 independent) | Moderate confidence | Reputation 0 of 5 |
| SEO Audit · Dallason its own published cases | #27 of 39 | 38 | 2 (0 independent) | Moderate confidence | Reputation 0 of 5 |
| SEO Audit · New Yorkon its own published cases | #27 of 39 | 38 | 2 (0 independent) | Moderate confidence | Reputation 0 of 5 |
| SEO Agencies on a Monthly Retainer · San Franciscoon its own published cases | #1 of 3 | 47 | 2 (0 independent) | Moderate confidence | Reputation 0 of 5 |
15 more positionsHide the other 15
| Ranking | Rank | Score | Claims for the need | Confidence | Weakest criterion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEO Agencies within a $6,000 Monthly Budget · San Franciscoon its own published cases | #2 of 4 | 47 | 2 (0 independent) | Moderate confidence | Reputation 0 of 5 |
| SEO for Startups · San Franciscoon its own published cases | #12 of 31 | 47 | 2 (0 independent) | Moderate confidence | Reputation 0 of 5 |
| SEO Audit · San Franciscoon its own published cases | #16 of 39 | 47 | 2 (0 independent) | Moderate confidence | Reputation 0 of 5 |
| SEO for Startups · Atlantaon its own published cases | #19 of 31 | 39 | 2 (0 independent) | Moderate confidence | Reputation 0 of 5 |
| SEO for Startups · Chicagoon its own published cases | #19 of 31 | 39 | 2 (0 independent) | Moderate confidence | Reputation 0 of 5 |
| SEO for Startups · Miamion its own published cases | #19 of 31 | 39 | 2 (0 independent) | Moderate confidence | Reputation 0 of 5 |
| SEO for Startups · Seattleon its own published cases | #19 of 31 | 39 | 2 (0 independent) | Moderate confidence | Reputation 0 of 5 |
| SEO for Startups · Dallason its own published cases | #20 of 31 | 39 | 2 (0 independent) | Moderate confidence | Reputation 0 of 5 |
| SEO for Startups · Houstonon its own published cases | #20 of 31 | 39 | 2 (0 independent) | Moderate confidence | Reputation 0 of 5 |
| SEO for Startups · Phoenixon its own published cases | #21 of 31 | 39 | 2 (0 independent) | Moderate confidence | Reputation 0 of 5 |
| SEO Audit · Chicagoon its own published cases | #26 of 39 | 38 | 2 (0 independent) | Moderate confidence | Reputation 0 of 5 |
| SEO Audit · Houstonon its own published cases | #26 of 39 | 38 | 2 (0 independent) | Moderate confidence | Reputation 0 of 5 |
| SEO Audit · Seattleon its own published cases | #26 of 39 | 38 | 2 (0 independent) | Moderate confidence | Reputation 0 of 5 |
| SEO Audit · Atlantaon its own published cases | #27 of 39 | 38 | 2 (0 independent) | Moderate confidence | Reputation 0 of 5 |
| SEO Audit · Miamion its own published cases | #27 of 39 | 38 | 2 (0 independent) | Moderate confidence | Reputation 0 of 5 |
Fit and geography
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, CA, USAAgency's own words
- Service regions
- San Francisco, CA, USAVendar profile field
- Client types
- startupVendar profile field
- Industries
- Ecommerce, SaaS, Fintech, HealthtechVendar profile field
- Named clients in confirmed proof
- CodeRabbit, RapidFort, Apply Design, Playbook Products, ACE StudioIndependent 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 $3,000 per month, retainer
- Model
- retainer
- Minimum monthly budget
- $3,000 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 SEO for Startups band (up to $7,000/month).
Median disclosed monthly floor in each ranking: SEO for Startups $3,000 (22 of 31 disclose) · SEO Audit $3,000 (25 of 39 disclose) · SEO Audit $3,000 (25 of 39 disclose) · SEO Audit $3,000 (25 of 39 disclose) · SEO Agencies on a Monthly Retainer $1,800 (2 of 3 disclose) · SEO Agencies within a $6,000 Monthly Budget $598 (4 of 4 disclose) · SEO for Startups $3,000 (22 of 31 disclose) · SEO Audit $3,000 (25 of 39 disclose) · SEO for Startups $3,000 (22 of 31 disclose) · SEO for Startups $3,000 (22 of 31 disclose) · SEO for Startups $3,000 (22 of 31 disclose) · SEO for Startups $3,000 (22 of 31 disclose) · SEO for Startups $3,000 (22 of 31 disclose) · SEO for Startups $3,000 (22 of 31 disclose) · SEO for Startups $3,000 (22 of 31 disclose) · SEO Audit $3,000 (25 of 39 disclose) · SEO Audit $3,000 (25 of 39 disclose) · SEO Audit $3,000 (25 of 39 disclose) · SEO Audit $3,000 (25 of 39 disclose) · SEO Audit $3,000 (25 of 39 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.
- Who the company is: website, headquarters, founding year, team size, logo, regions served: founding year, team size, logo10/20
- 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): 6 cases with a named client and a result, 12 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%): 0 of 12 work claims are independent0/30
- Checked against the source page: confirmed, or half for partly confirmed: 12 confirmed, 0 partly, of 12 with a source25/25
- Numbers backed by a verbatim quote from the source: 8 of 820/20
- Seen within the last 365 days: 12 of 1215/15
- 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 startups 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 12 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.
- 12 of 12 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 (0 of 3)
- Open: At least a third of documented work comes from independent sources (0 of 12 work claims)
- Open: Founding year, team size and headquarters on file (founding year missing, team size missing)
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