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The Chicago Marketing Agency

Data as of · Evidence-weighted ranking 2026.11.7

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Admitted to a ranking on documented work, outside the top three for every question it appears in. None of its 11 documented work claims comes from an independent source.

Best position #12 Technical SEO in Chicago, of 13 · also in 13 more rankings

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

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  • Your business is in the industries on file: ecommerce, saas, healthcare.
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Price
The Chicago Marketing Agency$1,500/mo
Ranking median$4,500/mo

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

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Independent proof of work0 of 11documented 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 11 documented work claims comes from an independent source; all are the agency's own account or sources it controls.
  • Few outside reviews mention Technical SEO work specifically.
Ask before you sign
  1. Ask for the hourly rate, setup fee: not published.
  2. Ask for a Technical 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.
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Score by criterion#12 Technical SEO in Chicago: 40/100
CriterionWeightPointsShareWhat it rests on
Evidence for this query30620%
  • 1 technical SEO claim on file: 0 third-party, 1 first-party, 0 profile signals; outside claims from 1 distinct site
  • The Chicago Marketing Agency performed a technical SEO overhaul, local citation cleanup, and content targeting 'Chicago HVAC' keywords for… (thechicagomarketingagency.com, claimed)
Fit to this query2521.586%
  • Headquartered in Chicago (Chicago, IL, USA)
  • Retainers from $1,500/month, inside the technical SEO band
Capability depth159.161%
  • 1 of 1 listed services are SEO services
  • 1 of 12 claims on file concern technical SEO
Reliability10330%
  • Founding year not disclosed
  • Retention not documented
Transparency10550%
  • Pricing disclosed (From $1,500/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 feed11 of 11 on file · 0 of 11 work claims from an independent source

Who says it, across all 11 claims on file: independent source 0 · linked to the agency 0 · listings the agency writes 0 · agency's own words 11. Independent share of work claims: 0%. 5 distinct source pages.

Claims per need in this feed: Local SEO 1 · SEO for Lead Generation 3 · SEO for High-Ticket Services 2 · SEO Agencies within a $6,000 Monthly Budget 4 · Technical SEO 1 · Content-led SEO 1. The full ledger of 11 is on the proof page.

  • The Chicago Marketing Agency rebuilt a Chicago dental practice's local SEO presence, launched Google Ads campaigns, and created content, growing the practice from 12 to 200+ monthly leads in 8 months and reporting +285% revenue growth. Because the engagement combined SEO and paid ads, the result is not attributable to one service.

    Agency's own wordsthechicagomarketingagency.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes work8 monthsLocal SEOSEO for Lead GenerationSEO for High-Ticket Services
    Quote from the source page
    +285% Revenue Growth Chicago Dental Practice SEO + Paid Ads From 12 to 200+ monthly leads in just 8 months
  • The agency performed a conversion-focused website redesign for a Chicago law firm, with clearer CTAs, trust signals, and mobile optimization, tripling the firm's lead intake within 90 days.

    Agency's own wordsthechicagomarketingagency.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workwithin 90 daysSEO for High-Ticket Services
    Quote from the source page
    Web Design + CRO 3x more conversions after full website redesign A Chicago law firm was getting traffic but no calls. Our conversion-focused redesign with clearer CTAs, trust signals, and mobile optimization tripled their lead intake within 90 days.
  • A client reports that within 8 months the business went from page 4 to ranking #1 for its most competitive keywords after working with the agency.

    Agency's own wordsthechicagomarketingagency.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workwithin 8 monthsSEO Agencies within a $6,000 Monthly Budget
    Quote from the source page
    The Chicago Marketing Agency completely transformed our online presence. Within 8 months, we went from page 4 to ranking #1 for our most competitive keywords. The ROI has been incredible.
  • A client, Michael R., owner of Chicago HVAC Solutions, reports the agency tripled their organic leads in under 6 months.

    Agency's own wordsthechicagomarketingagency.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 Budget
    Quote from the source page
    The Chicago Marketing Agency tripled our organic leads in under 6 months.
  • The agency reports that their work for HVAC companies has resulted in a 5.2x average LSA return on spend, a 73% increase in emergency call volume, a 44% reduction in cost per lead, and 210% organic traffic growth in 12 months.

    Agency's own wordsthechicagomarketingagency.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes work12 monthsSEO Agencies within a $6,000 Monthly Budget
    Quote from the source page
    5.2x Average LSA return on spend. 73% Increase in emergency call volume. 44% Reduction in cost per lead. 210% Organic traffic growth in 12 months
  • The Chicago Marketing Agency performed a technical SEO overhaul, local citation cleanup, and content targeting 'Chicago HVAC' keywords for a Chicago HVAC company, moving the site from page 5 to #1 in 4 months and tripling monthly leads without touching the ad budget.

    Agency's own wordsthechicagomarketingagency.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workin 4 monthsTechnical SEOSEO for Lead GenerationSEO Agencies within a $6,000 Monthly Budget
    Quote from the source page
    Technical SEO overhaul, local citation cleanup, and content targeting 'Chicago HVAC' keywords. Tripled monthly leads without touching the ad budget.
  • A client reports that after hiring the agency for paid ads and content strategy, cost-per-lead dropped 60% in 90 days.

    Agency's own wordsthechicagomarketingagency.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workin 90 daysContent-led SEO
    Quote from the source page
    We hired CMA for paid ads and content strategy. Our cost-per-lead dropped 60% in 90 days.
  • A Chicago home services company's conversion rate doubled after the CRO audit uncovered 12 friction points, resulting in a 2x conversion rate, a -38% cost per lead, and an annual revenue increase of $420K.

    Agency's own wordsthechicagomarketingagency.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workSix weeks of testing later
    Quote from the source page
    A Chicago home services company was paying for clicks that were not converting. Our CRO audit uncovered 12 friction points. Six weeks of testing later, their conversion rate doubled. 2x Conversion Rate -38% Cost Per Lead +$420K Annual Revenue
  • A Chicago e-commerce client saw a Google Ads campaign deliver 8x ROAS in 90 days, with cost per lead down 42% and revenue up 380%, after the agency rebuilt the campaigns with a new audience strategy, copy, and bidding model.

    Agency's own wordsthechicagomarketingagency.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes work90 Days
    Quote from the source page
    Google Ads Campaign Delivers 8x ROAS in 90 Days A Chicago e-commerce client was burning budget on poorly targeted ads. We rebuilt their campaigns from scratch with a new audience strategy, new copy, and a new bidding model. 8x ROAS -42% Cost Per Lead +380% Revenue
  • A client, Jennifer K., partner at Lincoln Park Law Group, reports the new website converts at 3x their old site.

    Agency's own wordsthechicagomarketingagency.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes work
    Quote from the source page
    Our new website is faster, looks incredible, and converts at 3x our old site.
  • A client, Carlos M., owner of Wicker Park Restaurant Group, reports the agency built their Instagram from zero to 40K real followers.

    Agency's own wordsthechicagomarketingagency.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes work
    Quote from the source page
    They built our Instagram from zero to 40K real followers who actually come in to eat.
Positions in every ranking14 rankings

14 positions: 14 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 · Chicagoon its own published cases#24 of 24494 (0 independent)Moderate confidenceReputation 0 of 5
SEO for Lead Generation · Chicagoon its own published cases#21 of 29493 (0 independent)Moderate confidenceReputation 0 of 5
SEO for High-Ticket Services · Chicagoon its own published cases#20 of 30432 (0 independent)Moderate confidenceReputation 0 of 5
Technical SEO · Chicagoon its own published cases#12 of 13401 (0 independent)Moderate confidenceReputation 0 of 5
Local SEO · Chicagoon its own published cases#21 of 23431 (0 independent)Moderate confidenceReputation 0 of 5
9 more positions
RankingRankScoreClaims for the needConfidenceWeakest criterion
Content-led SEO · Chicagoon its own published cases#39 of 87431 (0 independent)Moderate confidenceReputation 0 of 5
Content-led SEO · Houstonon its own published cases#61 of 87341 (0 independent)Moderate confidenceReputation 0 of 5
Content-led SEO · San Franciscoon its own published cases#62 of 88341 (0 independent)Moderate confidenceReputation 0 of 5
Content-led SEO · Dallason its own published cases#63 of 87341 (0 independent)Moderate confidenceReputation 0 of 5
Technical SEO · Houstonon its own published cases#89 of 115311 (0 independent)Moderate confidenceReputation 0 of 5
Content-led SEO · Seattleon its own published cases#62 of 87341 (0 independent)Moderate confidenceReputation 0 of 5
Content-led SEO · Atlantaon its own published cases#64 of 87341 (0 independent)Moderate confidenceReputation 0 of 5
Technical SEO · San Franciscoon its own published cases#90 of 116311 (0 independent)Moderate confidenceReputation 0 of 5
Technical SEO · Seattleon its own published cases#90 of 115311 (0 independent)Moderate confidenceReputation 0 of 5
Fit and geography
Headquarters
Chicago, IL, USAAgency's own words
Service regions
Chicago, IL, USAVendar profile field
Client types
not statedVendar profile field
Industries
Ecommerce, SaaS, Healthcare, Real Estate, Legal, Home Services, Dental, Nonprofit, Hospitality, Financial ServicesVendar profile field
Named clients in confirmed proof
Chicago Dental Practice, Chicago Law Firm, Dr. Maria Gonzalez Owner, Lincoln Park Family Dentist, James Whitfield CEO, Whitfield Legal Group, Chicago HVAC Solutions, HVAC, Lincoln Park Law Group, Wicker Park Restaurant GroupIndependent 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 $1,500 per month
Model
not disclosed
Minimum monthly budget
$1,500 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.

Median disclosed monthly floor in each ranking: Technical SEO $4,500 (12 of 13 disclose) · SEO for High-Ticket Services $2,500 (17 of 30 disclose) · SEO for Lead Generation $2,500 (20 of 29 disclose) · Local SEO $1,000 (14 of 23 disclose) · SEO Agencies within a $6,000 Monthly Budget $2,500 (24 of 24 disclose) · Content-led SEO $3,500 (51 of 87 disclose) · Content-led SEO $3,500 (51 of 87 disclose) · Content-led SEO $3,500 (51 of 88 disclose) · Content-led SEO $3,500 (51 of 87 disclose) · Technical SEO $3,000 (72 of 115 disclose) · Content-led SEO $3,500 (51 of 87 disclose) · Content-led SEO $3,500 (51 of 87 disclose) · Technical SEO $3,000 (72 of 116 disclose) · Technical SEO $3,000 (72 of 115 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.

Data completeness59/100
  • Who the company is: website, headquarters, founding year, team size, logo, regions served: founding year, team size, logo10/20
  • Fit: services, industries, client types: client types10/15
  • Commercial terms: model, entry price, hourly rate, minimum term, setup fee: model, hourly rate, setup fee9/20
  • Documented work: cases naming a client and a result (target 5) and work claims overall (target 10): 7 cases with a named client and a result, 11 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
Trust in the data70/100
  • Who is speaking: independent sources among work claims (full marks at 40%): 0 of 11 work claims are independent0/30
  • Checked against the source page: confirmed, or half for partly confirmed: 11 confirmed, 0 partly, of 11 with a source25/25
  • Numbers backed by a verbatim quote from the source: 6 of 620/20
  • Seen within the last 365 days: 11 of 1115/15
  • 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 technical 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 11 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.
  • 11 of 11 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 11 work claims)
  • Open: Founding year, team size and headquarters on file (founding year missing, team size missing)
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Evidence-weighted ranking 2026.11.7
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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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