Admitted to a ranking on documented work, outside the top three for every question it appears in. None of its 21 documented work claims comes from an independent source.
Best position #32 Local SEO in San Francisco, of 37 · also in 2 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 (law firms, professional services, small businesses) and the industries on file (construction, legal, professional services).
- You need a published price before the first call: nothing is disclosed.
No documented work claim comes from an independent source yet.
- None of the 21 documented work claims comes from an independent source; all are the agency's own account or sources it controls.
- Several commercial terms are not published.
- Ask for the hourly rate, minimum term, 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.
- #31 Los Angeles SEO Group38Ranks above on this question#31#32 this oneScore3838Independent00Pricenot disclosednot disclosedModerate confidence · own published cases · Not verified
- #33 Jives Media38Ranks below on this question#33#32 this oneScore3838Independent00Pricenot disclosednot disclosedModerate confidence · own published cases · Not verified
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Score by criterion#32 Local SEO in San Francisco: 38/100
| Criterion | Weight | Points | Share | What it rests on |
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| Evidence for this query | 30 | 12 | 40% |
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| Fit to this query | 25 | 19 | 76% |
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| Capability depth | 15 | 9.2 | 61% |
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| Reliability | 10 | 3 | 30% |
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| Transparencyweakest | 10 | 0 | 0% |
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| Reputation | 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 feed20 of 21 on file · 0 of 21 work claims from an independent source
Who says it, across all 21 claims on file: independent source 0 · linked to the agency 0 · listings the agency writes 0 · agency's own words 21. Independent share of work claims: 0%. 6 distinct source pages.
Claims per need in this feed: Local SEO 2 · SEO for Lead Generation 1 · SEO for High-Ticket Services 1. The full ledger of 21 is on the proof page.
For Next Level Strategies, the case study reports 365 organic search sessions and a 57.81% organic engagement rate during the first 3 months of 2024. It also reports 1,502 total sessions across all channels.
Agency's own wordsthedesignboutique.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes work3 months (2024)Quote from the source page
Results, > 3 months (2024) 1,502 total sessions across all channels 365 sessions from Organic Search (24.30% of overall types of traffic sessions) 57.81% organic engagement rate, highest of all channels
For Next Level Strategies, the case study reports 1,092 organic search sessions during the 6-month results period in 2024, up 199.2% from 365 sessions. Organic search accounted for 31.42% of sessions, compared with 24.30% in the first 3 months.
Agency's own wordsthedesignboutique.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes work6 months (2024)Quote from the source page
Results → 6 months (2024) | Data compared to first 3 months 3,477 total sessions across all channels | +131.4% from 1,502 total sessions 1,092 sessions from Organic Search (31.42%) | +199.2% from 365 sessions Organic Search share increased from 24.30% → 31.42%
For Next Level Strategies, the case study reports 1,789 organic search sessions during the 9-month results period in 2024, up 63.8% from 1,092 sessions. Organic search accounted for 32.35% of sessions.
Agency's own wordsthedesignboutique.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes work9 months (2024)Quote from the source page
Results → 9 months (2024) | Data compared to first 6 months 5,532 total sessions across all channels | +59.1% from 3,477 total sessions 1,789 sessions from Organic Search (32.35%) | +63.8% from 1,092 sessions Organic Search share increased slightly from 31.42% → 32.35%
For Hoover Krepelka, keyword rankings increased 97.9% to 374, top 10 positions increased 88.9% to 17, and organic traffic increased 81.8% within 3 months.
Agency's own wordsthedesignboutique.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workwithin 3 monthsQuote from the source page
Results, > 3 months 97.9% increase in keyword rankings | Previous: 189; within 3 months: 374 88.9% increase in top 10 positions | Previous: 9 in top 10; within 3 months: 17 81.8% increase in organic traffic (total users) within the first 3 months (compared to December 2022 at 912 organic total users)
For Hoover Krepelka, keyword rankings increased 186.2% to 541, top 10 positions increased 344.4% to 40, and organic traffic increased 322.3% within 6 months.
Agency's own wordsthedesignboutique.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workwithin 6 monthsQuote from the source page
Results, > 6 months 186.2% increase in keyword rankings | Previous: 189; within 6 months: 541 344.4% increase in top 10 positions | Previous: 9 in top 10; within 6 months: 40 322.3% increase in organic traffic (total users) within 6 months (compared to December 2022 at 912 organic total users)
For Hoover Krepelka, keyword rankings increased 365.1% to 879, top 10 positions increased 377.8% to 43, and organic traffic increased 792.2% within 9 months.
Agency's own wordsthedesignboutique.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workwithin 9 monthsQuote from the source page
Results, > 9 Months 365.1% increase in keyword rankings | Previous: 189; within 9 months: 879 377.8% increase in top 10 positions | Previous: 9 in top 10; within 9 months: 43 Overall YTD 792.2% increase in organic traffic (total users) within 9 months (compared to December 2022 at 912 organic total users)
Debra Cassara says The Design Boutique designed Ferguson Law Group's website and provided SEO follow-up and content writing.
Agency's own wordsthedesignboutique.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workQuote from the source page
We couldn’t be happier with our experience working with The Design Boutique! From the very beginning, Laney truly listened to everything my partner, Adam, and I envisioned for our website, Ferguson Law Group (ferglawgroup.com). She found creative and meaningful ways to incorporate the details that mattered most to us, making our site not just visually stunning but also deeply personal to our brand. Beyond the design, the SEO follow-up has been spectacular, special thanks to Niqueea, who has been incredibly attentive and proactive in ensuring our site performs at its best. Oh, and I can't forget the content writers! Exceptional.
Michelle Casillas says Design Boutique rebuilt her website while keeping its appearance the same and giving her control of the data. She also says the company manages SEO and blogs and helps with social media.
Agency's own wordsthedesignboutique.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workQuote from the source page
Design Boutique solved this problem seamlessly. They rebuilt our website to look exactly the same while ensuring we remained in full control of our data. Their pricing is very reasonable, and beyond web design, they also manage our SEO and blogs and help with social media.
Lynda Leon says Laney and her team provided website design and SEO expertise, helping her website be seen by others.
Agency's own wordsthedesignboutique.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workQuote from the source page
Laney and her team are highly knowledgeable and passionate about their work. They take the time to understand your needs and deliver creative, thoughtful solutions. They know SEO, what it takes to design a website, and what it takes to get your website seen by others.
The case study lists increased form submissions, more mobile and Google Business Profile calls, and expanded visibility in Google Maps and the local pack among the objectives achieved for Next Level Strategies.
Agency's own wordsthedesignboutique.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workLocal SEOSEO for Lead GenerationQuote from the source page
Objectives Achieved Increased form submissions from qualified visitors More click to call actions from mobile and Google Business Profile Expanded visibility in Google Maps and local pack, plus stronger reviews and profile activity
The case study lists increased visibility on Google Maps, reviews, and the Google Business Profile among the objectives achieved for Hoover Krepelka.
Agency's own wordsthedesignboutique.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workLocal SEOQuote from the source page
Objectives Achieved Improved form fills Improved click-to-calls Increased visibility on Google Maps, reviews & listing (via Google Business Profile)
The Design Boutique created brand identity for Epstein Holtzapple Christo LLP, a law firm handling trust, estate, and civil business litigation.
Agency's own wordsthedesignboutique.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workSEO for High-Ticket ServicesQuote from the source page
Brand Identity for Epstein Holtzapple Christo LLP, a law firm with decades of experience in handling trust, estate, and civil business litigation. They take each client through the process to get the best possible results.
Joe Montana says The Design Boutique helped with a professional logo and branding for L2 Ventures and describes his experience working with Laney as stellar.
Agency's own wordsthedesignboutique.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workQuote from the source page
I am an entrepreneur and an NFL Hall of Fame quarterback. I recently started another business that needed a professional logo and branding. I was referred to Laney and The Design Boutique by a colleague. I chose to work with Laney because, after interviewing several graphic designers, it was clear that Laney is one of the best graphic designers in San Francisco. My experience with Laney was stellar. She was organized, patient and skilled. I would definitely recommend Laney to any business that wants to be profitable.” Joe Montana L2 Ventures
Dr. Lilah B says The Design Boutique guided a design process and delivered a final product that the reviewer was happy with.
Agency's own wordsthedesignboutique.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workQuote from the source page
"Laney and her team are second-to-none in the design world! The process she takes you through is seamless, and you leave every meeting with feeling like you are taken care of in every way. On top of all of that, the design process is amazing. She makes your dream come alive with clean and thoughtful design elements. You will be so happy with the final product you will wonder why you didn't do it sooner! You want the best representation of your business? Look no further than The Design Boutique!" Dr. Lilah B Connection Chiropractic
The Design Boutique created brand identity for Busy Girl Bloomers, a high-end clothing line for little kids.
Agency's own wordsthedesignboutique.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workQuote from the source page
Brand identity for Busy Girl Bloomers, a high-end clothing line without labels that irritate skin for little kids.
The Design Boutique created brand identity for Bitters, Bock & Rye, a San Francisco bar and restaurant.
Agency's own wordsthedesignboutique.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workQuote from the source page
Brand identity for a San Francisco bar/restaurant called Bitters, Bock & Rye. They had a smoker on the premises and, for San Francisco, that is a big deal.
The Design Boutique created brand identity for Evi Kahle, a consultant in human and organizational dynamics.
Agency's own wordsthedesignboutique.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workQuote from the source page
Brand identity for Evi Kahle, a consultant with expertise in human and organizational dynamics.
The Design Boutique created brand identity for Forcing Funcxion, a workout-wear company.
Agency's own wordsthedesignboutique.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workQuote from the source page
Brand identity for Forcing Funcxion. Revolutionizing workout wear for the full figured woman.
Vidhya Babu says Laney and Design Boutique helped with branding and created a new website to her satisfaction.
Agency's own wordsthedesignboutique.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workQuote from the source page
I couldn't be happier with the work that Laney and Design Boutique did for me. They helped me with my branding and created a new website that I absolutely love. Laney and her team were incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and talented. They went above and beyond to make sure that everything was done to my satisfaction, and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. I would highly recommend Laney and Design Boutique to anyone in need of branding or web design services.
Stafford Jacobs says The Design Boutique focused on website functionality and creating a vision to match the client's brand.
Agency's own wordsthedesignboutique.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workQuote from the source page
We took our time with this process because we didn't know what we didn't know. We interviewed a few competitors and Laney & The Design Boutique were the only ones who focused on functionality paired with creating a vision to match our brand. It was tempting to jump at slick designs that were not relevant, but we chose our vision...that Laney facilitated. I strongly recommend her and The Design Boutique!
Positions in every ranking3 rankings
3 positions: 3 where a claim on file names the need, 0 listed on offer only. The top 3 by evidence first; the rest open below.
| Ranking | Rank | Score | Claims for the need | Confidence | Weakest criterion |
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| Local SEO · San Franciscoon its own published cases | #32 of 37 | 38 | 2 (0 independent) | Moderate confidence | Transparency 0 of 10 |
| SEO for High-Ticket Services · San Franciscoon its own published cases | #45 of 49 | 33 | 1 (0 independent) | Moderate confidence | Transparency 0 of 10 |
| SEO for Lead Generation · San Franciscoon its own published cases | #49 of 50 | 31 | 1 (0 independent) | Moderate confidence | Transparency 0 of 10 |
Fit and geography
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, CA, USAAgency's own words
- Service regions
- San Francisco, CA, USAVendar profile field
- Client types
- legal, professional_services, smbVendar profile field
- Industries
- Construction, Legal, Professional ServicesVendar profile field
- Named clients in confirmed proof
- Next Level Strategies, Hoover Krepelka, Epstein Holtzapple Christo LLP, Ferguson Law Group, Michelle Casillas, Lynda Leon, L2 Ventures, Connection ChiropracticIndependent 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
- not disclosed
- 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.
The Local SEO band tops out at $6,000/month; this vendor does not publish a monthly floor.
Median disclosed monthly floor in each ranking: Local SEO $2,500 (23 of 37 disclose) · SEO for High-Ticket Services $3,000 (34 of 49 disclose) · SEO for Lead Generation $2,600 (34 of 50 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: model, entry price, hourly rate, minimum term, setup fee0/20
- 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, 21 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 21 work claims are independent0/30
- Checked against the source page: confirmed, or half for partly confirmed: 21 confirmed, 0 partly, of 21 with a source25/25
- Numbers backed by a verbatim quote from the source: 6 of 620/20
- Seen within the last 365 days: 21 of 2115/15
- 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.
- Pricing not disclosed; budget fit cannot be checked before outreach.
- 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 21 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.
- 21 of 21 claims on file are the agency's own words or sources it controls; 0 come from an independent source.
- Open: Price signal disclosed (not disclosed; asked in Before you sign)
- Open: At least a third of documented work comes from independent sources (0 of 21 work claims)
- Open: Founding year, team size and headquarters on file (founding year missing, team size missing)
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- vendar.ai.vendor-summary.v1
- Model
- Evidence-weighted ranking 2026.11.7
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- Nov 3, 2026
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- 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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