SEO Agency for Startups
Growth-Stage SaaS SEO
Enterprise SEO agencies aren't built for startup budgets or startup speed. We are. Editorial link building, 90-day sprints, and founder-accessible strategy for seed through Series B SaaS companies.
100+
SaaS Startups
Seed–Series B
Stage Coverage
90-Day
Sprints
1 Year
Link Insurance
Trusted by fastest growing SaaS brands
Why Startup-Specific SEO
Startup SEO agency vs. enterprise SEO agency in 2026
Enterprise SEO agencies are built for Fortune 500 budgets and 12-month roadmaps. Startups need different things: fast execution, lean budgets, and someone who actually picks up the phone when you need a decision made.
Lean budgets, high-leverage placements — no bloat
Minimum retains of $10K+/mo with long onboarding cycles
90-day sprints with clear targets and fast execution
Bureaucratic approval chains that slow everything down
Founder-accessible — you talk to the person doing the work
Account managers who relay messages to junior link builders
Revenue-first — targets pages that convert, not traffic vanity
KPIs optimized for agency dashboards, not your pipeline
How Our AI SEO Program Drives Results Across Google & AI Search Platforms
HeyReach
LinkedIn Automation
285%
Growth
6.8K → 26.3K
Traffic
60
Links Built
12 mo
Duration
DR 39 → 66
Authority
34
ChatGPT Citations
58
Perplexity Citations
12
Gemini Citations
Modash
Influencer Marketing
720%
Growth
25K → 205K
Traffic
180
Links Built
51 mo
Duration
DR 56 → 74
Authority
127
ChatGPT Citations
203
Perplexity Citations
89
Gemini Citations
Uniqode
QR Code Management
283%
Growth
30K → 115K
Traffic
150
Links Built
11 mo
Duration
DR 78 → 80
Authority
45
ChatGPT Citations
91
Perplexity Citations
37
Gemini Citations
Encharge
Marketing Automation
2,686%
Growth
0.7K → 19.5K
Traffic
215
Links Built
37 mo
Duration
DR 12 → 68
Authority
18
ChatGPT Citations
42
Perplexity Citations
15
Gemini Citations
Why SAASY LINKS
Why SaaS Startups Choose Our SEO Agency
Most SEO agencies scaled their pricing from enterprise contracts and never rebuilt for startup realities. We started with startups — the budgets, the speed, the need to show results before the next funding round.
Startup Budget Friendly
Plans start at $1,250/month — less than a single full-time hire. We allocate every dollar toward the highest-leverage link placements for your stage, not vanity metrics that look good on an enterprise deck.
Fast Execution — 90-Day Sprints
We don't run 12-month retainers with vague quarterly goals. Every engagement runs in 90-day sprints with clear targets, defined link volumes, and a reporting dashboard you can check anytime. Startups need momentum, not bureaucracy.
Founder-Led Strategy
You talk directly to Vikas — the founder — not an account manager reading from a script. Strategy calls, anchor decisions, and reporting all come from the person doing the work, not a middleman relaying messages.
Revenue-First Approach
We prioritize bottom-of-funnel keywords and target pages that drive trials and demos — not top-of-funnel traffic that inflates your GA4 dashboard without moving pipeline. Every link targets a page that can convert.
No Long Contracts
All plans are month-to-month. We recommend committing to at least 6 months for compounding to kick in, but we won't lock you into a contract. We earn your business every month — full stop.
Scales With You
Start with 5 links/month at seed stage and move up to 15 DR 70+ links/month by Series B. Our plans are designed to grow with your company so you're never paying for more than you need — or less than you should be investing.
How It Works
From backlink gap to first rankings in 4 steps
Backlink Gap Analysis
We audit your backlink profile against your top 3 competitors. Where are they getting links that you aren't? Which target pages are under-linked relative to their conversion value? We map the gaps before writing a single outreach email.
Sprint Plan + Anchor Strategy
We build a 90-day sprint plan: target pages, anchor text distribution, link velocity targets, and the publications we'll pursue. You review and approve the strategy before we execute anything.
Editorial Link Placement
We place editorial dofollow links through our network of 3,500+ publishers. Every link is contextual, on a real DR 50+ site, and tied to a target page in your sprint plan. You see every placement in your reporting dashboard.
Monthly Reporting + Sprint Reset
Monthly reports cover every link placed, domain metrics, target pages, and ranking movement. At the 90-day mark, we reset the sprint with updated priorities based on what's working and where the next opportunity is.
Work Directly With the Founder
Meet Vikas Kalwani
I've worked with SaaS startups at every stage — seed rounds running lean, Series A teams under pressure to show growth, Series B companies with more budget but higher expectations. SEO done wrong at startup speed is expensive. Done right, it's the highest-leverage channel you have.
You won't be handed off to a junior account manager. Strategy, link placements, and reporting all come directly from me.
Pricing
Startup SEO plans for every growth stage
Transparent pricing. No contracts. All plans include editorial link building, brand mention building, and a custom reporting dashboard.
$1,250/ month
Start
- 5 Editorial Dofollow Links
- DR 50+ domains
- Brand Mention Building
- Anchor Text Strategy
- Target Page Strategy
- Custom Reporting Dashboard
- Rank + KPI Tracking
$2,250/ month
Scale
- 10 Editorial Dofollow Links
- DR 50+ domains
- Brand Mention Building
- Anchor Text Strategy
- Target Page Strategy
- Custom Reporting Dashboard
- Rank + KPI Tracking
$4,500/ month
Dominate
- 15 Editorial Dofollow Links
- DR 60+ domains
- Brand Mention Building
- Anchor Text Strategy
- Target Page Strategy
- Quarterly Strategy Review
- Custom Reporting Dashboard
- Rank + KPI Tracking
$5,250/ month
Conquer
- 15 Editorial Dofollow Links
- DR 70+ domains
- Brand Mention Building
- Anchor Text Strategy
- Target Page Strategy
- Quarterly Strategy Review
- Custom Reporting Dashboard
- Rank + KPI Tracking
All plans are month-to-month. No contracts. 1-year link insurance included.
The True Cost of In-House Link Building
Why SaaS Companies Outsource Link Building to an Agency
Employee Salary
Hiring experienced link builders costs $50K+ per employee per year, and consistent link velocity demands multiple full-time hires.
Cost of Tools
SEO and outreach tools like Ahrefs, Semrush, email finders, and outreach platforms cost $5K+ per year, with expenses rising as you scale.
Training Employees
It takes months to train staff in vetting sites, pitching editors, and securing placements. Mistakes during ramp-up slow growth and waste budget.
In-House Cost
$100K+ / year
Salaries + tools + training
SAASY LINKS
A fraction of the cost
No salaries, no tools, no training
Skip the overhead. Get editorial links and brand mentions from day one.
Client Testimonials
Trusted by Leading SaaS Brands
10,000+
Links & Mentions
100+
Happy Clients
3,500+
Editorial Partners
90-Day
Sprint Program
“SAASY LINKS should be your go-to agency for SaaS link building. With a vast publisher network, they can get you a link from virtually any relevant site at a reasonable price. They know what they're doing.”
Yoni Yampolsky
Marketing Outreach Manager at Elementor
“The placements from SAASY LINKS have been excellent, highly relevant, and clearly impactful. Their work made it easier to hit our goals and deliver measurable results faster.”
William Perlmutter
Senior User Researcher at Usersnap
“Vikas has a great network for link building in SaaS, delivering a consistent stream of opportunities through well-maintained relationships. He's organized, responsive, and a pleasure to work with.”
Ryan Prior
Head of Marketing at Modash
“Working with Vikas proved to be quite a positive experience. He doesn't take on things he can't deliver. Always ready to discuss options most suitable for the client. Only relevant articles with naturally placed links.”
Aleksandr Botvynko
Outreach Specialist at SendPulse
“After working with Vikas for several months now, I can highly recommend his services. He finds great opportunities and consistently delivers. He took the time to understand our niche and built a great strategy.”
Tim Hill
Co-Founder/CEO of Social Status
“SAASY LINKS' work resulted in a better presence of our brand on Reddit, with a 33% increase in engagement. They delivered on time with regular communication. Everything was well done.”
Manish Sharma
SEO Manager at Donorbox
“SAASY LINKS increased our website's DR by 20 points in three months, with significant improvements in search rankings and organic traffic across all our keywords. Their project management is really good, and they always deliver on time. SAASY LINKS has smart folks.”
Mukund Kumar
Growth Marketing Manager at Inventive AI
“SAASY LINKS has grown our traffic by 50% in 1-2 years. Our rankings have also increased. They always deliver on time with quick turnovers. We chose them over other options because they offered good value for the cost.”
Kalo Yankulov
Founder at Encharge
“They've been very consistent in delivering high-quality links. Very punctual, and communication is great. They keep continuing to deliver. Good value for cost — nothing to improve.”
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