Admitted to a ranking on documented work, outside the top three for every question it appears in. 1 of its 4 documented work claims comes from an independent source.
Best position #4 SEO for Marketplaces in Los Angeles, of 15 · also in 18 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.
on Google4.9/517 reviews as of Nov 2, 2026- 38% written in the last 12 months
- 0% rate it 3 stars or lower
- 81% of Google reviews answered
Clients consistently report improved traffic, rankings, and conversion rates from working with Surge Marketing. They also highlight the team's responsiveness, transparency, and deep expertise in SEO and digital marketing. Reviews are uniformly positive with no criticism mentioned.More
- results4
- responsiveness4
- expertise4
- transparency2
- partnership2
“our conversion rate improved noticeably”
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“straightforward, responsive”
“They clearly know this space.”
“transparent communication”
“they're your growth partner”
No criticism in the 16 reviews read.
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- SEO4
- Google Ads1
- HubSpot migration1
- skincare brand
- family-focused business
- cannabis company
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“We had a great experience working with Surge during our migration to HubSpot. The team is incredibly knowledgable on the platform and provided workable recommendations to maximise how we utilise HubSpot.”
- Your business matches the client types on file (consumer brands, ecommerce brands, small businesses) and the industries on file (ecommerce, healthcare, local services).
- You need what reviewers hired it for: SEO (4 of 6 mentions); Google Ads (1).
- You need a published price before the first call: nothing is disclosed.
- Several commercial terms are not published.
- Ask for the hourly rate, setup fee: not published.
- Ask for a SEO for Marketplaces case close to your business, with the result and the year it was measured.
- Ask for two client references you can call: only 1 independent account of its work on file.
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Score by criterion#4 SEO for Marketplaces in Los Angeles: 63/100
| Criterion | Weight | Points | Share | What it rests on |
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| Evidence for this query | 30 | 21 | 70% |
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| Fit to this query | 25 | 19 | 76% |
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| Capability depth | 15 | 14.5 | 97% |
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| Reliability | 10 | 7.2 | 72% |
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| Transparencyweakest | 10 | 0 | 0% |
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| Reputation | 5 | 3.1 | 62% |
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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 feed6 of 7 on file · 1 of 4 work claims from an independent source
Who says it, across all 7 claims on file: independent source 3 · linked to the agency 0 · listings the agency writes 1 · agency's own words 3. Independent share of work claims: 25%. 4 distinct source pages.
Claims per need in this feed: Ecommerce SEO 1 · SEO for High-Ticket Services 1 · SEO for Marketplaces 3. The full ledger of 7 is on the proof page.
Surge Marketing's homepage lists a pet ecommerce case study reporting organic revenue growth of 633% in 6 months. The page does not name the client.
Agency's own wordssurgemarketing.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 1, 2026describes workin 6 monthsEcommerce SEOQuote from the source page
Pet Ecommerce Organic Revenue +633% in 6 months
Surge Marketing achieved stronger click-through and conversion rates for a healthcare brand in 90 days, resulting in a +237% conversion rate and a +198% click-through rate.
Agency's own wordssurgemarketing.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 1, 2026describes workin 90 daysSEO for High-Ticket ServicesQuote from the source page
CASE STUDY: HEALTHCARE BRAND More clicks. More conversions. Stronger click-through and conversion rates in 90 days. +237% Conversion rate +198% Click-through rate
A reviewer reported a positive experience working with Surge on a migration to HubSpot, with the team providing recommendations on how to maximise use of the platform. The listed services were Custom API Integrations, HubSpot Onboarding, and Email Marketing.
Independent sourceecosystem.hubspot.comverified: Checked against the source page by Vendar.quote confirmed, checked Nov 1, 2026describes workFeb 2026SEO for MarketplacesQuote from the source page
We had a great experience working with Surge during our migration to HubSpot. The team is incredibly knowledgable on the platform and provided workable recommendations to maximise how we utilise HubSpot.
Surge Global is a HubSpot Solutions Partner with HubSpot certifications including Content Marketing, HubSpot CMS for Developers II, HubSpot Sales Hub Software Certification, Integrating With HubSpot I: Foundations, and SEO II.
Independent sourceecosystem.hubspot.comverified: Checked against the source page by Vendar.quote confirmed, checked Nov 1, 2026SEO for MarketplacesQuote from the source page
HubSpot certifications: Content Marketing, HubSpot CMS for Developers II, HubSpot Sales Hub Software Certification, HubSpot Solutions Partner, Integrating With HubSpot I: Foundations, SEO II
Surge states it has over 400 employees, tracking to 600+ within the next 12 months, with teams across Digital Marketing and Engineering including teams in India and the United States.
Independent sourceecosystem.hubspot.comverified: Checked against the source page by Vendar.quote confirmed, checked Nov 1, 2026SEO for MarketplacesQuote from the source page
With over 400 employees, tracking to 600+ within the next 12 months, our teams spread across Digital Marketing and Engineering, including a growing team in India and the United States.
Surge Marketing's homepage lists an apparel ecommerce case study reporting revenue growth of 69% in 5 months. The page does not name the client.
Agency's own wordssurgemarketing.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 1, 2026describes workin 5 monthsQuote from the source page
Apparel Ecommerce Revenue Growth +69% in 5 months
Positions in every ranking19 rankings
19 positions: 19 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 Marketplaces · Los Angeles | #4 of 15 | 63 | 1 (1 independent) | Moderate confidence | Transparency 0 of 10 |
| SEO for Marketplaces · Dallas | #7 of 53 | 54 | 1 (1 independent) | Moderate confidence | Transparency 0 of 10 |
| SEO for Marketplaces · Miami | #7 of 53 | 54 | 1 (1 independent) | Moderate confidence | Transparency 0 of 10 |
| SEO for Marketplaces · Phoenix | #8 of 53 | 54 | 1 (1 independent) | Moderate confidence | Transparency 0 of 10 |
| SEO for Marketplaces · New York | #9 of 53 | 54 | 1 (1 independent) | Moderate confidence | Transparency 0 of 10 |
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| Ranking | Rank | Score | Claims for the need | Confidence | Weakest criterion |
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| SEO for Marketplaces · Atlanta | #7 of 53 | 54 | 1 (1 independent) | Moderate confidence | Transparency 0 of 10 |
| SEO for Marketplaces · Chicago | #7 of 53 | 54 | 1 (1 independent) | Moderate confidence | Transparency 0 of 10 |
| SEO for Marketplaces · San Francisco | #7 of 53 | 54 | 1 (1 independent) | Moderate confidence | Transparency 0 of 10 |
| SEO for Marketplaces · Seattle | #7 of 53 | 54 | 1 (1 independent) | Moderate confidence | Transparency 0 of 10 |
| SEO for Marketplaces · Houston | #8 of 53 | 54 | 1 (1 independent) | Moderate confidence | Transparency 0 of 10 |
| Ecommerce SEO · Los Angeleson its own published cases | #24 of 31 | 46 | 1 (0 independent) | Moderate confidence | Transparency 0 of 10 |
| SEO for High-Ticket Services · Los Angeleson its own published cases | #33 of 35 | 42 | 1 (0 independent) | Moderate confidence | Transparency 0 of 10 |
| SEO for High-Ticket Services · San Franciscoon its own published cases | #44 of 49 | 33 | 1 (0 independent) | Moderate confidence | Transparency 0 of 10 |
| Ecommerce SEO · Chicagoon its own published cases | #76 of 112 | 37 | 1 (0 independent) | Moderate confidence | Transparency 0 of 10 |
| Ecommerce SEO · Dallason its own published cases | #76 of 112 | 37 | 1 (0 independent) | Moderate confidence | Transparency 0 of 10 |
| Ecommerce SEO · Seattleon its own published cases | #76 of 112 | 37 | 1 (0 independent) | Moderate confidence | Transparency 0 of 10 |
| Ecommerce SEO · Atlantaon its own published cases | #79 of 112 | 37 | 1 (0 independent) | Moderate confidence | Transparency 0 of 10 |
| Ecommerce SEO · Houstonon its own published cases | #74 of 112 | 37 | 1 (0 independent) | Moderate confidence | Transparency 0 of 10 |
| Ecommerce SEO · San Franciscoon its own published cases | #74 of 112 | 37 | 1 (0 independent) | Moderate confidence | Transparency 0 of 10 |
Fit and geography
- Headquarters
- Los Angeles, CA, USAAgency's own words
- Service regions
- Los Angeles, CA, USAVendar profile field
- Client types
- consumer_brand, ecommerce, small_business, enterpriseVendar profile field
- Industries
- Ecommerce, Healthcare, Local Services, Lead Generation, Wellness, Consumer BrandsVendar profile field
- Named clients in confirmed proof
- Mathieson, K.Independent 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 fullNot disclosed
- Model
- not disclosed
- Minimum monthly budget
- not disclosed
- 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: Not disclosed. 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 Marketplaces $3,500 (12 of 15 disclose) · SEO for Marketplaces $3,000 (27 of 53 disclose) · SEO for Marketplaces $3,000 (27 of 53 disclose) · SEO for Marketplaces $3,000 (27 of 53 disclose) · SEO for Marketplaces $3,000 (27 of 53 disclose) · Ecommerce SEO $3,000 (24 of 31 disclose) · SEO for High-Ticket Services $2,800 (29 of 35 disclose) · SEO for High-Ticket Services $3,000 (34 of 49 disclose) · Ecommerce SEO $3,750 (69 of 112 disclose) · Ecommerce SEO $3,750 (69 of 112 disclose) · Ecommerce SEO $3,750 (69 of 112 disclose) · Ecommerce SEO $3,750 (69 of 112 disclose) · SEO for Marketplaces $3,000 (27 of 53 disclose) · SEO for Marketplaces $3,000 (27 of 53 disclose) · SEO for Marketplaces $3,000 (27 of 53 disclose) · SEO for Marketplaces $3,000 (27 of 53 disclose) · SEO for Marketplaces $3,000 (27 of 53 disclose) · Ecommerce SEO $3,750 (69 of 112 disclose) · Ecommerce SEO $3,750 (69 of 112 disclose)
Reputation
- Google4.9 · 17 reviews
How it counts: 17 third-party reviews at 4.9. 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
- 2015Agency's own words
- Team size
- not disclosed (400 employees per ecosystem.hubspot.com, checked Nov 2026)Not 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: 1 of 4 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: model, entry price, hourly rate, setup fee3/20
- Documented work: cases naming a client and a result (target 5) and work claims overall (target 10): 0 cases with a named client and a result, 4 work claims4/30
- Reputation: rating and review count on two or more platforms, each with 10 or more reviews: 1 platform with a rating and 10 or more reviews8/15
- Who is speaking: independent sources among work claims (full marks at 40%): 1 of 4 work claims are independent19/30
- Checked against the source page: confirmed, or half for partly confirmed: 6 confirmed, 0 partly, of 7 with a source21/25
- Numbers backed by a verbatim quote from the source: 3 of 320/20
- Seen within the last 365 days: 6 of 713/15
- 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
- Pricing not disclosed; budget fit cannot be checked before outreach.
- 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: 1 of 4 documented work claims come from independent sources; the rest are the agency's own account or sources it controls.
- 1 of 4 documented work claims come from independent sources; the rest are the agency's own account or sources it controls.
- Best position rests on: Confirmed by an independent source.
- 4 of 7 claims on file are the agency's own words or sources it controls; 3 come from an independent source.
- Open: Price signal disclosed (not disclosed; asked in Before you sign)
- Open: Three strongest proofs name a client and a measured, dated result (0 of 3)
- Open: Every claim has an observation date (6 of 7)
- Open: At least a third of documented work comes from independent sources (1 of 4 work claims)
- Open: Founding year, team size and headquarters on file (team size missing)
- Open: At least three named clients (1 named)
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