Merchant Bottom Line is a web design and SEO agency founded in 2007. The agency focuses on helping businesses get found on the internet through proper website structure and search engine optimization. It serves startups, small, and medium businesses across various industries.
Merchant Bottom Line is a web design and SEO agency founded in 2007, headquartered in New Boston, Texas. The agency's tagline, "Getting Your Business Found on the Internet," reflects its core focus on search engine visibility. With a team of under 49 employees, the agency has spent years researching search engine guidelines to help clients achieve first-page rankings.
The agency operates with a minimum project budget of $1,000 to $10,000 and an average hourly rate of $85. It serves startups, small businesses, and medium businesses across a wide range of industries including eCommerce, entertainment, consumer goods, food and beverage, government, nonprofit, publishing, restaurants, retail, and real estate.
Merchant Bottom Line offers a comprehensive suite of services: web development, SEO, web design, digital services, digital strategy, branding, eCommerce development, business consulting, accounting, and digital marketing. Within these areas, the agency has specific expertise in bookkeeping, management accounting, brand strategy, business operations consulting, corporate coaching, content creation, growth marketing, on-page optimization, local SEO, generative engine optimization, and eCommerce platforms like Shopify and BigCommerce.
The agency's approach to SEO emphasizes correct website formatting: matching page titles to URLs, ensuring descriptions are present, and using target keywords at appropriate intervals. This methodical approach is designed to help search engines recognize properly structured websites and rank them higher for relevant search terms.
Client reviews on Google give Merchant Bottom Line a perfect 5.0 rating from five reviews. Clients consistently praise Bernie, the agency's principal, for being responsive, knowledgeable, and going above and beyond. One client noted, "Bernie gives the right nudges. He makes you want to be accountable to yourself and your business." Another said, "He responds promptly to any requests we make for changes to our website. He offers updates to keep it coming up as a top search result."
The agency's portfolio includes work for the New Boston Chamber of Commerce, DeKalb Chamber of Commerce, 3 Bostons TX Museum, The Miracle Legends Baseball, DeKalb Oktoberfest, Bryce Canyon Villas, HIS Way Services, Lovin' Life RV Park, Rock Solid Resource Center, and Two Mamas Pizza. These clients span local chambers, nonprofits, entertainment, hospitality, and food service, demonstrating the agency's versatility in serving community-oriented and small business clients.
Services
- Web Development
- SEO
- Web Design
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Branding
- eCommerce Development
- Business Consulting
- Accounting
- Digital Marketing
Industries Served
Team Size
Pros
- Responsive and communicative with clients
- Knowledgeable about SEO and website structure
- Reasonable pricing for small businesses
Client Review Analysis
Clients praise Bernie for being responsive, knowledgeable, and providing excellent website and SEO services. Google rating is 5.0 from 5 reviews.