Bruce Clay vs Volume Nine

A head-to-head comparison of Bruce Clay and Volume Nine in seo agencies, scored across the same 5 weighted criteria so you can see exactly where each agency is stronger.

Bruce Clay

Search marketing agency providing SEO, AI optimization, PPC, content, social advertising, training, and tools since 1996.

82/ 100 overallHigher score
Volume Nine

Denver digital marketing agency with cross-channel expertise and customized growth programs.

74/ 100 overall

Score-by-score

CriterionBruce ClayVolume Nine
Website Presence(20%)8988
Search Visibility(20%)7242
Trust & Credibility(20%)8684
Market Presence(15%)8173
Customer Satisfaction(10%)8091
Overall8274

Pricing at a glance

Bruce Clay

Model
Custom-quoted monthly retainer for agency services, with some all-inclusive packaged SEO work; also sells self-serve subscriptions for tools and training.
Typical range
$5,000-$200,000 / month
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Volume Nine

Model
Custom digital marketing engagements that appear to be primarily monthly retainer-based, with at least one published packaged monthly SEO offering. Volume Nine explicitly says it does not force clients into confusing packages on its site, but its Clutch profile publishes SEO packages billed per month.
Typical range
$2,500-$7,500 / month
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