St. Louis, United States
If their own domain is still in the “building authority in a competitive market” phase, that tells you a lot. It means they understand the landscape and are working to gain traction, but they’re not yet the dominant player in their own backyard. Would I hire them? If you’re a small or local business looking for someone who’s in the trenches and still hustling for growth, maybe. If you want a proven heavyweight that’s already clearly outranking competitors in a tough market, I’d be cautious and keep them on the maybe list while you compare them to agencies whose domains are already clearly leading.
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