About Merlino Marketing
We're a New York City SEO and web design agency built to help local businesses compete and win online. From Manhattan to the outer boroughs, we drive real rankings, real traffic, and real revenue.
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Merlino Marketing Story
2025
Expanded to full-service digital marketing
Added paid media management, email marketing, and content production to the Merlino Marketing service lineup.
Surpassed 150 active NYC clients
Crossed 150 local businesses under active SEO management across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island.
2024
Launched proprietary local SEO reporting dashboard
Built a custom client reporting platform showing rankings, Google Business Profile insights, and lead attribution in real time.
Named top NYC SEO agency by DesignRush
Recognized as one of New York City's top-rated SEO agencies based on client results and reviews.
2023
Grew to a team of 12 specialists
Scaled the Merlino Marketing team with dedicated SEO strategists, web designers, content writers, and account managers.
Achieved 300+ Google Map Pack rankings for clients
Hit a major milestone: over 300 first-page local map pack placements for NYC clients across all major verticals.
2022
Launched web design division
Expanded from pure SEO into full web design and development, building high-converting sites for NYC small businesses.
2021
Onboarded first 50 clients
Grew the client base to 50 local NYC businesses ranging from restaurants and law firms to home service contractors.
Developed signature Local Dominance Framework
Created the proprietary SEO methodology that has since driven measurable ranking improvements for 95% of new clients within 90 days.
2020
Merlino Marketing founded in New York City
Launched as a local SEO consultancy focused on helping NYC small businesses compete against national chains in search results.