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Search Manipulator was founded in 2010 by Silicon Valley engineers. It started as an online reputation management company and expanded to SEO services in 2020. The agency offers reputation management, SEO, branding, and auto-suggest work.
Search Manipulator was founded in 2010 by Silicon Valley engineers, with CEO Matt Peters leading the team. The agency began as an online reputation management company and expanded into traditional SEO services in 2020. It operates from Walnut Creek, California, with a team of under 49 employees.
The agency offers a minimum budget range of $1,000 to $10,000 and an average hourly rate of $75. It guarantees its work and charges clients only after results are delivered. The company has been featured in Huffington Post, ESPN Radio, and CBS Money Watch for its expertise in SEO and online brand management.
Search Manipulator's core services include reputation management, SEO, and branding. Under PR expertise, it specializes in online reputation management and public affairs. Its SEO expertise focuses on local optimization. The agency also provides auto-suggest work to associate businesses with prominent keywords in Google search and can remove negative auto-suggests.
The agency primarily serves the legal and software & IT services industries, working with small and medium businesses. Notable clients include Blossom Water, Megatel Homes, Reliable Roofing and Retrofit, and Amin Law. The portfolio includes a branding project titled "Hiding of negative Yelp listing."
Client reviews on Google and DesignRush are overwhelmingly positive, with a 5.0 Google rating from 38 reviews. Clients frequently praise the agency's ability to remove negative search results within days, its honest communication, and its results-based billing model. Many reviewers report significant relief and improved online presence after working with the team.
The agency has received at least one industry award, as shown in its profile. Team bios highlight CEO Matt Peters as a SEO expert and computer engineer. The agency's press mentions include coverage of its work on the Google Penguin algorithm update and a radio segment on online brand management.
Services
- Reputation Management
- SEO
- Branding
Industries Served
Team Size
Pros
- Consistently removes negative search results within days, as reported by multiple clients.
- Charges only after results are delivered, reducing client risk.
Client Review Analysis
Google reviews consistently rate 5.0, praising the agency's ability to quickly remove negative search results, honest communication, and results-based billing.