MERGE: High-Profit SEO Agency with Proprietary Technology & Retainer Model
This agency offers specialized SEO services, exclusively catering to other agencies. Generating impressive revenue growth (from $35K in 2021 to $280K in 2023), it maintains a remarkable 80% net profit margin. With 60 active retainers averaging 9-12 months and no reliance on a single client (largest at 20%), the business ensures stability. Proprietary IP enhances service delivery, and operations are streamlined with a lean team of one permanent staff member supported by four skilled freelancers.
Key Figures
Status:
Merge
Valuation:
$1,200,000
Revenue:
$300,000
EBITDA:
$240,000
EBITDA Multiple:
5.5x
Year Established:
2018
Location:
Florida, USA
Revenue (USD)
EBITDA (USD)
Revenue Source (%)
Retainer: 60%
Project: 40%
Service Source (%)
SEO: 40%
Content Marketing: 20%
Audits, Reporting, Analysis: 20%
Web Development: 20%
Client Profile (%)
B2B: 75%
B2C: 25%
Industries Served (%)
Legal: 20%
Marketing Agencies: 80%
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Additional Information
Lean operational model: High margins sustained with minimal fixed overheads.
Strong client retention: Long-term engagements averaging nearly a year per client.
The Process
1
Sign NDA
Thank you for signing our NDA, we're excited to share this information with you!
2
Review Materials
We'll share marketing materials about the seller's business for your review
3
Meet Our Team
We'll be speaking with potential buyers (you included) on behalf of our sellers to answer questions, discuss the fit and outline the process
4
Meet the Seller
We're here to introduce our sellers to potential buyers. These calls are an open format for buyers to ask questions about the business and for sellers to familiarise themselves with the potential buyer and the cultural fit for their team
5
Submit an LOI
Taking this opportunity to the next step, a buyer shares their proposed transaction structure and it is shared with the seller.
6
Due Diligence
The selected buyer now has access for a full analysis of the sellers' business to finalise the transaction.
7
Closing
All agreements are signed and funds are transferred. Congratulations!