How many total independent SEO professionals are there in the US?

[jsteimle]

I'm looking for two pieces of data:

1. How many total independent/freelance SEO professionals are there in the US? That is, SEO pros who work directly with their own clients.

2. How many SEO firms are there in the US?

I've been scouring all over looking for this data and can't find it. Any help would be much appreciated.

[RDK]

Like most low barrier of entrance, web-based businesses, there are endless pseudo-professional "firms" and "individuals".

To get a rough estimate of licensed, established consultants and firms, try counting DMOZ entries.  It's not fool-proof, but neither is your question.  

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