
Admitted to a ranking on documented work, outside the top three for every question it appears in. None of its 31 documented work claims comes from an independent source.
Best position #28 SEO for High-Ticket Services in Chicago, of 30
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Clients most often praise Verve’s website and branding work, creative collaboration, and ability to deliver a polished result. The reviews provided are consistently positive and include no criticism, though they are testimonials rather than independent-platform reviews.More
- Website design and improvement5
- Branding and logo work3
- Creative, professional, and collaborative work2
- On-time and on-budget delivery1
- Helpful guidance and support1
“They made our vision a reality.”
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“We love our logo's new look and the image it conveys.”
“The team is professional, creative, collaborative, and technically skilled.”
“Extra bonus that it was on budget and on time!”
“Your support and guidance in content development and social media strategy have been incredibly helpful.”
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- Website design, development, or updates5
- Logo or brand identity work3
- Content development and social media strategy1
- Website content migration and custom programming1
- Plant and gardening organization
- Mission-oriented nonprofit
- Technology laboratory
- Public venue and exposition authority
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“Thanks to all of you for your great work on the site. It's beautiful and represents the NIV brand so well. You've been awesome to work with and I appreciate you all. Extra bonus that it was on budget and on time!”
Helen Schmitt – Sr. Marketing Director & NIV Brand Manager, Zondervanalso a documented caseagency's sitesource“Key Technical Stats: • 650+ page site; 6000+ images and documents. • Custom WordPress theme development with WPBakery page builder for easy updates by internal staff. • Advanced migration of content from the old site in text imported to appear in backend fields in the new design. • Custom programming to automate import of retailer links different on each plant page. • Custom programming that now allows retailers to directly change and manage the links to individual plant pages and have them automatically populate to the frontend site. • Gated login areas created for non-public content such as AAS judges and garden industry partners. • 52 DA”
“The previous website was created by Verve ten years earlier. The decision to create a new site was prompted by 2 things. 1. In 2024, All-America Selections merged with the National Garden Bureau (NGB).”
“The new brand identity was implemented into a new website , product packaging templates, retail store schematic, after-purchase ecommerce emails, sales support materials and design on a traveling truck for local events.”
“The Verve team surpassed our expectations for updating our website and logo. They made our vision a reality. — Lisa Steward, M.A., BCBA”
“From building our website to helping us develop a refreshed logo, your team has consistently delivered thoughtful, creative solutions. Your support and guidance in content development and social media strategy have been incredibly helpful.”
- Your business matches the client types on file (B2B companies, nonprofits) and the industries on file (healthcare, education, b2b).
- You need what reviewers hired it for: Website design, development, or updates (5 of 10 mentions); Logo or brand identity work (3).
- 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 31 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 SEO for High-Ticket Services 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.
- #27 Chicago SEO Consultant33Ranks above on this question#27#28 this oneScore3330Independent00Pricenot disclosednot disclosedModerate confidence · own published cases · Not verified
- #29 Chicago Style Media29Ranks below on this question#29#28 this oneScore2930Independent00Pricenot disclosednot disclosedModerate confidence · own published cases · Not verified
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Score by criterion#28 SEO for High-Ticket Services in Chicago: 30/100
| Criterion | Weight | Points | Share | What it rests on |
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| Evidence for this query | 30 | 10.5 | 35% |
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| Fit to this query | 25 | 12.4 | 50% |
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| Capability depth | 15 | 9.3 | 62% |
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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 31 on file · 0 of 31 work claims from an independent source
Who says it, across all 31 claims on file: independent source 0 · linked to the agency 0 · listings the agency writes 0 · agency's own words 31. Independent share of work claims: 0%. 10 distinct source pages.
Claims per need in this feed: SEO for High-Ticket Services 3. The full ledger of 31 is on the proof page.
Verve Marketing Group developed a digital marketing program for Particle Technology Labs targeting the client's niche audience, consisting of monthly SEO-driven web articles, emails, and social media marketing; the program produced a 142% increase in site traffic in the first year.
Agency's own wordsvervemarketinggroup.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workthe first yearQuote from the source page
The Verve team of digital marketing, design, content marketing, and web experts works in collaboration with Particle Technology Labs to implement an ongoing multi-channel marketing program consisting of monthly SEO-driven web articles , emails driving current and potential clients to the articles, and additional traffic from social media marketing . The program produced a 142% increase in site traffic the first year.
For Particle Technology Labs, organic traffic grew from 234 sessions in January 2020 to 3,142 in January 2026, a 1,242.74% increase, with overall site traffic rising 142% in the first year; the result spans SEO-driven content, email, social media, and a website redesign, so it is not attributable to one service.
Agency's own wordsvervemarketinggroup.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workJanuary 2020 to January 2026Quote from the source page
Organic traffic grew from 234 sessions in January 2020 to 3,142 in January 2026, representing a 1,242.74% increase, with overall site traffic rising 142% in the first year alone, driven by significant gains in organic sessions.
For New International Version, the page reports SEO increased site traffic 10x in 3 years.
Agency's own wordsvervemarketinggroup.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes work3 yearsQuote from the source page
Consumer: SEO for global brand increases site traffic 10x in 3 years
Verve Marketing Group designed a WordPress website with new branding and content organization for Indiana Behavior Analysis Academy (IBAA), a provider of ABA therapy. The engagement also included a new logo design and the addition of a blog intended to support increasing organic traffic.
Agency's own wordsvervemarketinggroup.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
Verve designed a WordPress website for IBAA with new branding and content organization. ... Content is expanded and upgraded throughout and a blog was added. Articles reinforce IBAA's expertise and support for those on the journey as well as providing a mechanism for increasing organic traffic.
Verve Marketing Group rebranded healthcare provider Indiana Behavior Analysis Academy with a new website and logo design.
Agency's own wordsvervemarketinggroup.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
Healthcare: Premier ABA therapy provider rebrands with new website
Lisa Steward, M.A., BCBA, Owner and Director of Operations at IBAA, said in a testimonial: 'The Verve team surpassed our expectations for updating our website and logo. They made our vision a reality.'
Agency's own wordsvervemarketinggroup.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
The Verve team surpassed our expectations for updating our website and logo. They made our vision a reality., Lisa Steward, M.A., BCBA
Verve Marketing Group built the previous website for All-America Selections ten years before the 2024 redesign and redesigned it again to align the brand with the parent National Garden Bureau after their 2024 merger.
Agency's own wordsvervemarketinggroup.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes work2024Quote from the source page
The previous website was created by Verve ten years earlier. The decision to create a new site was prompted by 2 things. 1. In 2024, All-America Selections merged with the National Garden Bureau (NGB).
Particle Technology Labs' branded traffic share rose from 16.94% in 2022 to 45.02% in 2026 during its engagement with Verve Marketing Group.
Agency's own wordsvervemarketinggroup.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes work2022 to 2026Quote from the source page
Branded traffic share rose from 16.94% in 2022 to 45.02% in 2026, reflecting a major increase in brand visibility and recognition.
In the first three years of the engagement, Particle Technology Labs' average session duration improved by 43%.
Agency's own wordsvervemarketinggroup.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workin the first three yearsQuote from the source page
In the first three years, average session duration improved by 43%, indicating stronger user engagement and content quality.
For Salon Neapolitan, the page reports a website project catapulted the hair salon to 5X sales in less than one year.
Agency's own wordsvervemarketinggroup.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workless than one yearQuote from the source page
Small Business: Website catapults hair salon to 5X sales in less than one year
For Wheaton College, the page reports a capital campaign resulted in $187 million giving, surpassing the campaign goal.
Agency's own wordsvervemarketinggroup.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workQuote from the source page
Higher Education: Capital campaign results in $187 million giving, surpassing campaign goal
Verve Marketing Group created a custom WordPress theme and redesigned the NIV consumer website for Zondervan's NIV brand, whose parent company is HarperCollins.
Agency's own wordsvervemarketinggroup.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workQuote from the source page
Verve Marketing Group created an original, custom WordPress theme for this site.
Helen Schmitt, Senior Marketing Director and NIV Brand Manager at Zondervan, gave a testimonial praising the site's design and noting the project was on budget and on time.
Agency's own wordsvervemarketinggroup.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workQuote from the source page
Thanks to all of you for your great work on the site. It's beautiful and represents the NIV brand so well. You've been awesome to work with and I appreciate you all. Extra bonus that it was on budget and on time!
Verve Marketing Group designed and built a new WordPress website for All-America Selections, a nonprofit that trials and judges new flower and vegetable varieties. The redesign included multi-faceted plant search with 'and' logic, migration of a 650+ page site with 6000+ images and documents, custom programming to automate import of retailer links, gated login areas for non-public content, and a reported 52 DA.
Agency's own wordsvervemarketinggroup.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workQuote from the source page
Key Technical Stats: • 650+ page site; 6000+ images and documents. • Custom WordPress theme development with WPBakery page builder for easy updates by internal staff. • Advanced migration of content from the old site in text imported to appear in backend fields in the new design. • Custom programming to automate import of retailer links different on each plant page. • Custom programming that now allows retailers to directly change and manage the links to individual plant pages and have them automatically populate to the frontend site. • Gated login areas created for non-public content such as AAS judges and garden industry partners. • 52 DA
Verve Marketing Group built a new website for scientific testing lab Particle Technology Labs, described by the page as helping the lab assert a leadership position.
Agency's own wordsvervemarketinggroup.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workQuote from the source page
B2B: Scientific testing lab asserts leadership position with new site
Verve Marketing Group designed a website for McCormick Place Convention Campus, which the page describes as a 'sizzle' website.
Agency's own wordsvervemarketinggroup.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workQuote from the source page
Municipal: Sizzle website for McCormick Place Convention Campus
Verve Marketing Group built a custom website for nonprofit All-America Selections, described by the page as transforming user experience for visitors and staff.
Agency's own wordsvervemarketinggroup.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workQuote from the source page
Nonprofit: Custom website functionality transforms user experience for visitors and staff
Verve Marketing Group did a brand refresh for aquatic brand Kiefer Aquatics, described by the page as helping the legacy brand reposition for a new generation of athletes.
Agency's own wordsvervemarketinggroup.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workQuote from the source page
Sports: Brand refresh helps legacy brand reposition for a new generation of athletes
Verve Marketing Group created a new website in WordPress for the Collection at McCormick Square, the convention campus operated by the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, replacing a previously text-heavy design with a highly graphical web design and reorganized content for meeting planners.
Agency's own wordsvervemarketinggroup.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workQuote from the source page
Verve Marketing Group created a new website in WordPress that showcases the flexibility of the McCormick Square Convention Campus and the great city of Chicago. The new highly graphics web design replaces a previously text-heavy design
Verve Marketing Group created a brand refresh for Kiefer Aquatics, including a new logo, visual identity, brand style guide, and a new website, plus packaging templates, retail store schematic, ecommerce emails, and sales support materials.
Agency's own wordsvervemarketinggroup.comclaimed: Recorded as the source states it; not independently confirmed.quote confirmed, checked Nov 3, 2026describes workQuote from the source page
The new brand identity was implemented into a new website , product packaging templates, retail store schematic, after-purchase ecommerce emails, sales support materials and design on a traveling truck for local events.
Positions in every ranking1 ranking
1 position: 1 where a claim on file names the need, 0 listed on offer only. The top 1 by evidence first; the rest open below.
| Ranking | Rank | Score | Claims for the need | Confidence | Weakest criterion |
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| SEO for High-Ticket Services · Chicagoon its own published cases | #28 of 30 | 30 | 3 (0 independent) | Moderate confidence | Transparency 0 of 10 |
Fit and geography
- Headquarters
- Oak Brook, IL, USAAgency's own words
- Service regions
- Chicago, USAVendar profile field
- Client types
- b2b, nonprofitVendar profile field
- Industries
- Healthcare, Education, B2B, Nonprofit, SportsVendar profile field
- Named clients in confirmed proof
- Particle Technology Labs, New International Version, All-America Selections, Salon Neapolitan, Indiana Behavior Analysis Academy, M.A., Wheaton College, HarperCollinsIndependent 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.
Median disclosed monthly floor in each ranking: SEO for High-Ticket Services $2,500 (17 of 30 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 size12/20
- 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): 8 cases with a named client and a result, 31 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 31 work claims are independent0/30
- Checked against the source page: confirmed, or half for partly confirmed: 31 confirmed, 0 partly, of 31 with a source25/25
- Numbers backed by a verbatim quote from the source: 7 of 720/20
- Seen within the last 365 days: 31 of 3115/15
- 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 high-ticket services 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 31 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.
- 31 of 31 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 31 work claims)
- Open: Founding year, team size and headquarters on file (founding year missing, team size missing)
- Open: No dashes and no competing directory names (3 dashed, 0 competitor mentions)
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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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