SEO results take months to materialize, meaning bad hires stay hidden long enough to do real damage. Our directory presents vetted SEO consultants who build accountability into the engagement from day one.
We've assessed over 4.800 SEO consulting companies, considering their expertise, services, successful projects, client reviews, pricing models, and industry awards. Explore our selection process to understand how we identify each agency’s qualities and create our ranking criteria.
Notable clients: Easy Climber, Nature’s Seed, The Perfect Sleep Chair, Ikonick, Firewood Delivery Company
Searchbloom focuses on SEO consulting services to help businesses grow their online presence and attract organic traffic without relying heavily on paid ads. It offers customized strategies tailored to each client's goals, industry, and target audience, covering aspects like on-page SEO, off-page SEO, and technical SEO.
Searchbloom Success Story
Challenge: Easy Climber faced challenges in a competitive market dominated by industry leaders such as Stiltz Homelift, Acorn Stairlifts, and Stannah Stairlifts. Its micro-site, EasyClimber.com, lacked optimization due to outdated technology and a weak backlink portfolio, preventing it from ranking effectively and reaching its target audience.
Solution: Searchbloom devised a tailored strategy focusing on Authority, Relevancy, and Technology (A.R.T.). It developed a custom backlink strategy, acquired industry-specific, relevant backlinks, and conducted an internal link audit to enhance the site's link equity flow.
Results: Within a year, almost all of Easy Climber's priority keywords ranked in the top 3 spots, and the number of keywords ranking on the first page nearly doubled within two years. This led to an increase in organic sessions by 238%, demonstrating substantial growth in its online reach.
Notable clients: Caliber Collision, SMARTBOX, BBQGuys, Warner Bros, Ebay
HigherVisibility is an SEO agency delivering growth for B2B, B2C, and eCommerce brands. With a team of expert SEO consultants, the agency is a leader in SEO services, including technical SEO, on-page SEO, and link building. HigherVisibility’s proprietary Targeted Growth System™ unifies strategy, execution, and analytics to drive measurable ROI. Recognized 5X as the Best SEO Agency, its award-winning work has earned recognition from Forbes Advisor and Search Engine Land.
HigherVisibility Success Story
Challenge: Caliber Collision needed an SEO partner capable of helping it drive consistent visibility across all markets. The company wanted to dominate branded and non-branded search terms and establish a strong Page 1 presence to support its position as a market leader in the auto repair industry.
Solution: HigherVisibility developed a tailored SEO consulting strategy focused on multi-location optimization. The agency conducted a full SEO audit, implemented technical and on-page improvements, optimized local listings, and refined keyword targeting to strengthen Caliber Collision’s organic presence across hundreds of service areas.
Results: Within 12 months, the partnership brought a 141.51% increase in conversions and a 28.04% growth in organic traffic. The data-driven SEO approach positioned Caliber Collision as a top-ranking brand across key search markets nationwide.
Comrade Digital Marketing excels at helping businesses achieve high rankings in search engines. Its 10+ years-long experience in SEO consulting services is built on providing data-driven feedback to businesses. Comrade Digital Marketing tailors strategies to enhance online visibility and drive measurable results through detailed website audits, precise keyword research, and in-depth competitive analysis.
Comrade Digital Marketing Success Story
Challenge: The client experienced limited organic traffic and a decline in market share compared to competitors with robust SEO campaigns.
Solution: Comrade Digital Marketing conducted a thorough SEO audit to identify areas for improvement. It developed and implemented a comprehensive SEO strategy tailored to the client's specific needs. This strategy included on-site and off-site optimizations, speed enhancements for the website, and a targeted content marketing campaign implementation.
Results: The spice company saw a 73% increase in transactions and an 181% boost in organic traffic. Their website now ranks at the top of the organic search engine niche, outperforming competitors and doubling its organic traffic.
Notable clients: Throughline Group, Mercedes-Benz, American Red Cross, GAP, Monday.com
Sure Oak is an SEO consulting agency that specializes in custom SEO strategies. It offers various services, including on-page and off-page optimization, technical SEO auditing, keyword research, and competitor analysis. Sure Oak helps businesses enhance their organic search visibility, attract relevant traffic, and achieve long-term growth online.
Sure Oak Success Story
Challenge: Throughline Group faced challenges in growing its organic visibility and adapting to the digital demands imposed by the pandemic.
Solution: Sure Oak addressed these challenges by implementing a comprehensive content strategy targeting high-value keywords and highlighting Throughline Group's expertise.
Results: Sure Oak's efforts for Throughline Group led to a 171% increase in organic sessions, a 59% rise in total keywords ranking, and a 325% increase in conversions.
Vizion specializes in SEO consulting services, recognizing the challenges businesses face in improving search engine rankings and boosting online visibility. Its experienced team provides expert advice on various SEO aspects, including technical audits, content strategies, and ongoing performance optimization.
Vizion Success Story
Challenge: Interstate Batteries sought help evaluating its website's SEO performance across various segments, such as technical factors (indexing/crawling), on-page optimization, design, local search, social media, and link equity.
Solution: Vizion Interactive conducted an extensive SEO audit of the client's website. It identified several problems, including code revisions, error page redirections, duplicate content, and keyword targeting refinements. Vizion Interactive developed targeted strategies to improve Interstate Batteries' SEO performance and align it with their business objectives.
Results: After launching the updated site in early June 2014, Interstate Batteries saw a jump in online visibility. The number of top keywords ranking on Google went up by 61%, from 4,502 to 7,359. This led to an 18% increase in people finding Interstatebatteries.com through organic search.
Notable clients: Superloko, So Lovely Box, MUGGA, Fellowes, LuxCamp
Delante offers professional SEO consulting services, specializing in technical SEO, on-site optimization, competitive analysis, internal linking, and link-building. It provides tailored consultations and delivers actionable insights through a final report, enabling clients to enhance their SEO strategies effectively.
Delante Success Story
Challenge: Superloko struggled to increase organic traffic on its German website because of market-specific trust issues and website optimization.
Solution: Delante's SEO strategy focused on technical improvements, like integrating analytical tools for performance measurement, optimizing meta descriptions for search engines, installing SSL certificates for trust, creating keyword-rich content, rewriting product descriptions, and improving website loading speed.
Results: Within six months, Superloko achieved a 460% increase in organic traffic, a 313% increase in SERP impressions, and improved visibility on Google.
Straight North stands out as an SEO consulting company that delivers personalized services designed to address individual needs. Its in-house experts tackle various challenges, from performance drops to technical SEO issues, ensuring clients receive tailored solutions for optimal search engine visibility and performance.
Straight North Success Story
Challenge: Eaton needed to boost online sales leads quickly, establish domain authority in the filtration products market, highlight competitive advantages, and surpass larger competitors.
Solution: Straight North developed a strategic plan for Eaton, focusing on building domain authority, optimizing key landing pages, conducting extensive keyword research, producing high-quality content with Eaton's subject-matter experts, and creating targeted vertical pages to reach specific industry sectors.
Results: Within the first 10 months, the campaign for Eaton resulted in a quadrupling of sales leads, a 2,400% increase in organic traffic leading to record sales, and a 77% decrease in cost-per-lead.
Notable clients: Doozycards, DoorDash, Tony Robbins, COX, Fix Auto
Ignite Visibility stands out as an SEO consultancy that prioritizes achieving clients' KPIs by recommending effective projects and strategies. Its experience-driven approach ensures honest assessments, technical expertise, and a hands-on commitment to project success.
Ignite Visibility Success Story
Challenge: The client's website couldn’t update its SEO and PPC strategies. It needed modernization to increase traffic and conversions while navigating a competitive market dominated by larger corporations.
Solutions: Ignite Visibility provided SEO and PPC consultations, managing PPC campaigns and optimizing SEO with a focus on email marketing and conversion rate optimization (CRO). It revamped the website's design, enhanced email templates, and implemented CRO strategies.
Results: Over eight years, Ignite Visibility significantly increased ROI, navigated Google penalties, refreshed the site's appearance, and collaborated closely with the client's in-house design efforts. Its tailored approach and responsive workflow fostered a partnership, ensuring ongoing competitiveness and success.
OuterBox offers SEO consulting services aimed at boosting website visibility and organic search rankings. With over 125 SEO professionals, it provides detailed strategies, personalized recommendations, and hands-on guidance for implementing SEO improvements. OuterBox focuses on driving online sales and leads by optimizing on-site and off-site factors, helping businesses achieve top rankings and increased traffic on Google search results.
OuterBox Success Story
Challenge: Warehouse Lighting faced declining keyword rankings and needed to revamp its SEO strategy to regain visibility and improve online sales. It sought an agency that could quickly adapt to Google's algorithm changes and provide transparent services.
Solution: OuterBox conducted extensive keyword research to formulate a robust optimization strategy. This included creating new pages, optimizing on-page elements like title tags and headers, and making technical improvements to enhance site speed and performance.
Results: The collaboration with OuterBox led to a 105% increase in organic revenue, a 119% increase in organic transactions, and a 110% increase in organic traffic.
Notable clients: IGN Entertainment, G Fuel, Teleflora, Marriot, Medicare.com
SEO Inc. is an established SEO consulting company with over 25 years of experience, specializing in driving organic search visibility on Google to generate leads, sales, and revenue for businesses. Its comprehensive SEO services include mobile optimization, keyword discovery, social media management, and web development tailored to meet the evolving needs of clients in various industries. It is recognized as a top SEO agency, offering innovative AI SEO optimization services and proven strategies to improve online visibility and achieve measurable results.
SEO Inc. Success Story
Challenge: IGN’s poorly optimized content pages and site architecture issues hindered search engine crawling. Its primary goal was to dominate search rankings for gaming-related keywords to boost traffic, ad inventory, and revenue from advertising sales.
Solution: SEO Inc. worked closely with IGN to develop a personalized optimization plan that met their ranking goals and financial limits. This involved direct collaboration with IGN's IT and web development team on-site due to IGN's system complexities. By integrating SEO best practices into IGN's CMS and providing training to their content creators, SEO Inc. ensured that new content achieved rapid rankings upon publication.
Results: IGN’s unique site visitors doubled in the first two months and organic search engine traffic increased by 1500% since they started collaborating with SEO Inc. This growth in traffic and revenues allowed IGN to acquire additional web properties like Rottentomatoes.com and Askmen.com. News Corp acquired IGN for $650 million in September 2005.
To identify top SEO consulting companies, we thoroughly assess them based on SEO industry success factors. This evaluation involves looking into client feedback, examining the history of successful SEO projects, checking their standing within the industry, understanding their teams’ capabilities, exploring their client base, and evaluating the effectiveness of their leadership.
Our experts evaluate these SEO consulting firms using several criteria:
Reviews: Client testimonials and feedback to understand how well these companies perform, their areas of expertise, and how satisfied their clients are with the SEO services they receive.
Portfolio: Past SEO projects to estimate their capabilities, the quality of their work, and their ability to deliver tangible results across different industries and business sizes.
Awards and press mentions: Awards, recognitions, or mentions in the press that prove their credibility, reputation, and innovative approaches within the SEO industry.
Team bios: Skills, experience, and specialized expertise of an agency's team members.
Top services: Agency's core services and areas of expertise.
SEO consulting expertise: Proficiency in handling various aspects of SEO, such as keyword research, website audits, creating SEO-friendly content, analyzing backlinks, and monitoring performance.
Your Ecommerce Marketing Agency, We Help Brands Transform Potential Ideas Into Profitable Realities.
Miami-based Evestar delivers SEO consulting services as part of a full ecommerce growth stack that includes Meta, Google, TikTok Ads, email, UGC, and Shopify development. Powered by its proprietary EVY AI platform, it suits DTC brands looking to integrate organic search into a multi-channel revenue strategy...
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Location
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
41 Projects Listed
Evestar Services
Web Development
Web Design
UI/UX Design
Logo Design
Digital Marketing
Digital Services
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Steve Madden
Noli Yoga
Masqd
HairMax
Mama Luma
Anatomie
Health Fitness Longevity
XSuit
Jill Zarin
Cannafornia
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Evestar Reviews & Testimonials
Michael Kleinmann
CEO at VCK Holdings Inc
5.0★
Digital Advertising Review from Michael Kleinmann
So many "Agencies" claim they can take your business to 8 figures but if you've ever hired an agency, you know that most of this is just hype. Evestar is the first agency that we've worked with that can back up their claims and actually scale a business. They've been pivotal scaling one of our clients to mid 8 figures, across all acquisition channels. Most interesting is their holistic approach across the entire business - not just looking at Meta but getting into the weeds on all of the building blocks that make a business work and scale. Overall, we've had a great experience, which is why we have numerous clients that we refer to Evestar and collaborate on with them.
J.R. Hecker
Finance Manager at Genesis Holistic Health
5.0★
Digital Advertising Review from J.R. Hecker
We have been working with Evestar for over 7 months now and have been VERY impressed with them! We had been working with a previous agency which after 6 months had added zero value to our bottom line and had in fact even cost us more money than we had been making before. Within just 3 months of partnering with Evestar we immediately began to see our bottom line increasing! They take great care in what they do and invest in our company as if it were their own! I couldn't recommend them more highly and have been very impressed with their offerings
From website design, to media buying, to creative content to overall agency management. Everything they do is top notch!
David Royce
Co-Owner at Bicycle Glass
4.8★
Small Business Review from David Royce
Weve had a great experience working with Everstar. Theyre professional, competent, and truly pleasant to work with. Their team has been instrumental in helping us grow our company through thoughtful, results-driven marketing strategies. Highly recommend.
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Female-Led, Strategy-Driven, Boutique Digital Marketing Agency.
SLTC is an award-winning, female-led, strategy-driven growth agency that excels in active listening. We partner with consumer product brands that genuinely care about purpose and growth, ensuring that their voices shape our strategies every step of the way...
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Digital Marketing
PPC
SEO
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Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$300/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
16 Projects Listed
SLT Consulting Services
Digital Marketing
PPC
SEO
Branding
Email Marketing
Social Media Marketing
eCommerce
Content Marketing
Web Design
eCommerce Development
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Peloton
Warby Parker
The Drop
fiverr
elix
The Dogist
Love|Labels
Erica Weiner
Pura Vida Naturals
Clean Beauty Lab
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SLT Consulting Reviews & Testimonials
Yonat Burlin
Director of Business Management at Yonat Burlin And.Co
5.0★
Social Media Marketing Review from Yonat Burlin
SLT's service was really great, they are easy to communicate with, they are really on top of things and are great at managing an ongoing project and they worked hard to get the content right.
Tiffany Haynes
Founder & CEO at Beyond Routine Planner
5.0★
Social Media Marketing Review from Tiffany Haynes
I tell you what, you have a lifelong client with me! You were responsive, professional, knowledgeable, and finally an ads consultant that can deliver on what they promise. I'll see you on the next project!
Julie Vails
Co-Founder at The Mahalani
5.0★
Social Media Marketing Review from Julie Vails
Exceptional service + support for what proved to be a tough service to market. Patient + knowledgeable, kept us informed at every step, capable of making intelligent decisions at turning points, diligent + thoughtful. Unmiffed by challenges and easily pivoted when we changed course. Awesome experience. I didn't have a clue on what I should be doing, but now I have a plan and a marketing starting point.
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The electrifying force that will take your business to new heights.
We're Volts Consulting, a team of design experts and marketing strategists passionate about turning your online presence into a powerful growth engine...
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Web Design
eCommerce Development
Web Development
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Location
Los Angeles, California
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Volts Consulting Services
Web Design
eCommerce Development
Web Development
Digital Services
Branding
Logo Design
Digital Strategy
SEO
Social Media Marketing
Event Marketing
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BH
Fine Line Detailing
Mishi
Sun Ray Solar
Chalein Fir
Adventure Nutrition
Slack
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Volts Consulting Reviews & Testimonials
Jan Crotty
Project Manager at Paul Lukez Architecture
5.0★
Digital Services Review from Jan Crotty
Working with Volt Consulting's full-service digital team revolutionized our architecture firm's online presence, creating a stunning website, engaging social media, and targeted marketing campaigns that showcase our projects and expertise. Their expertise has enabled us to reach new clients, streamline our operations, and stay ahead of the competition.
Zaneilia Harris
Financial Planner at CFP Board
5.0★
Branding Review from Zaneilia Harris
Volt Consulting's team created a captivating and caring brand identity for our charity organization that properly reflects our goal and beliefs. The new identity has connected strongly with our funders, volunteers, and recipients, resulting in greater involvement and support.
Kendra Brassfield
Chief Executive Officer at NeoLife International
5.0★
eCommerce Development Review from Kendra Brassfield
Volt Consulting developed a user-friendly and scalable ecommerce platform for our wellness products, resulting in a 50% increase in online sales and a significant expansion of our customer base. Their team expertly integrated payment channels, shipping logistics, and product management systems to provide a smooth and efficient customer experience. Our ecommerce solution has allowed us to emphasize both customer service and business growth.
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Beyond ordinary. Unleash your originality with Affinity Collective.
Unleash your originality with Affinity Collective, a Digital and TTL Marketing Agency that uses analytics to inspire creativity.
Standard services, extraordinary execution. Digital, BTL, ATL, and Packaging are designed to be Beyond Ordinary...
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Digital Marketing
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Location
Sandton, South Africa
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$45/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
32 Projects Listed
Affinity Collective Services
Digital Marketing
Advertising
Social Media Marketing
Graphic Design
Branding
Video Production
Reputation Management
Creative Services
Web Design
Digital Services
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Manhattan Sweets
Chippa Naks
Stanton Chase
Clover
Snowflake
BurnStar
Orion College
Super C Sweets
The Chocolate Factory
Africa Business Connection
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Affinity Collective Reviews & Testimonials
Kate Ludwig
Review from Google
5.0★
Kate Ludwig's Review Sourced from Google
Purpose-led and inspiring. Always willing to share knowledge, upskill and push the boundaries. Affinity is an excellent strategic partner to drive business growth.
Elizabeth van Eeden
Review from Google
5.0★
Elizabeth van Eeden's Review Sourced from Google
Amazing company to work with, they not only have a strong business understanding they’re also creative and push the envelope. Will definitely recommend
Graham Audouin
Review from Google
5.0★
Graham Audouin's Review Sourced from Google
To summarize Affinity Collective in one word: Meticulous.
Affinity Collective seemed to quickly understand my company's needs and requirements to produce the most professional output.
Thank you, Debbie.
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The Apex Of AI-Powered, Tech-Infused Digital Marketing Innovation That Drives Tangible Results.
Apex Current partners with small businesses of all types and sizes across the U.S., providing innovative digital & social media marketing solutions that are guaranteed to drive consistent online new customer growth month after month...
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Digital Strategy
CRO
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Location
Nashville, Tennessee
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
9 Projects Listed
Apex Current Services
Digital Services
Digital Strategy
CRO
Social Media Marketing
eCommerce
Digital Marketing
PPC
Email Marketing
Business Consulting
AI Development
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Scale eCommerce growth with a team thats done it before
DYODE is an industry-recognized eCommerce agency based in Fullerton, CA (Orange County), founded in 2016 by two former heads of eCommerce from PacSun and Tilly's. Staffed with industry veterans, the team has sat on the brand side and operates as an extension of your team, not a vendor. With 200+ brands served...
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Location
Fullerton, California
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$125/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
8 Projects Listed
DYODE Services
UI/UX Design
Web Development
Web Design
eCommerce Development
Graphic Design
Digital Services
Digital Marketing
Staff Augmentation
Business Consulting
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Radiant partners with ecommerce brands to enable them to be their best version, thanks to our expertise in Shopify web design, development and website optimisation. We help brands make an impression online, increase their audience and convert more sales...
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Web Design
Web Development
eCommerce Development
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Location
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
1 Project Listed
Radiant Services
Web Design
Web Development
eCommerce Development
Digital Strategy
UI/UX Design
Mobile App Development
SEO
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Tropic Skincare
Lando Norris
KAYALI
Pai Skincare
Cowshed
teapigs
Georgia Hardinge
Sea Island Coffee
Muru Jewellery
Godiva Chocolate
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Radiant Reviews & Testimonials
Caroline Campbell
Review from Google
5.0★
Caroline Campbell's Review Sourced from Google
We recently moved over to Radiant after struggling to gain enough traction with our previous developers, and the difference has been night and day. The onboarding process was seamless – they uploaded all of our existing tasks straight into their platform, making the transition effortless. Their system makes communication incredibly easy, with tasks and chat all in one place, so nothing ever gets lost.
Our account manager has been outstanding – proactive, full of ideas, and always willing to go the extra mile. Nothing is ever too much trouble, and we feel like we finally have a true partner invested in our success. The whole experience with Radiant has been smooth, professional, and genuinely refreshing. We couldn’t recommend them highly enough.
Meg Bishop
Review from Google
5.0★
Meg Bishop's Review Sourced from Google
A really great agency with super friendly staff. I've worked with Radiant for a few years and they're such a great bunch. If you're thinking of working with an agency, I definitely recommend speaking with Radiant! Hollie is also a fantastic account manager.
Alan Emmanuel
Review from Google
5.0★
Alan Emmanuel's Review Sourced from Google
The Full Fat team were a great support to help me get my store up and running in no time! They did a great job with the UX and customizing the theme as per my requirements. Super professional and prompt with their responses. Looking forward to continuing to work with them.
Kudos to James leading the team.
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Brandwoven is reshaping the way brands navigate the ever-changing marketplace landscape. We invest in the growth of dynamic, product-based brands by providing full-service consulting and management solutions. Our adaptive strategies empower brands to excel and drive growth...
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Business Consulting
SEO
Market Research
CRO
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Location
Portland, Oregon
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$150/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Brandwoven Services
Business Consulting
SEO
Market Research
CRO
Advertising
Media Buying
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Benchmade
FLIR
Aunt Fannie's
More Labs
Snow Peak
Frogg Toggs
Leupold
K-Swiss
Brainiac
Beech Nut
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Brandwoven Reviews & Testimonials
Paul Baeyens
Review from Google
5.0★
Paul Baeyens's Review Sourced from Google
Corey is very knowledgeable of all things Amazon. I appreciate and respect his integrity when it comes to doing the right thing and helping brands build toward sustainable long-term success on Amazon.
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Ethos Ink is an award-winning ecommerce SEO agency in San Diego, California. From Google to ChatGPT, we help today's top brands show up in front of high-intent buyers no matter where they shop...
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SEO
Digital Marketing
Content Marketing
eCommerce
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Location
San Diego, California
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$175/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Ethos Ink LLC Services
SEO
Digital Marketing
Content Marketing
eCommerce
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Profitable Growth Marketing for E-commerce & Mobile Apps
GrowXme is a digital marketing agency for profitable growth, helping ecommerce, Shopify, mobile app, and game brands improve paid ads, SEO, creatives, CRO, and scaling diagnostics across global markets...
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SEO
eCommerce
PPC
Mobile App Development
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Location
New Delhi, India
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$60/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
2 Projects Listed
GrowXme Services
SEO
eCommerce
PPC
Mobile App Development
Graphic Design
Creative Services
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7 Frequently Asked Questions About SEO Consulting Services
What is the difference between an SEO consulting company and an SEO agency?
An SEO consulting company offers strategic expertise in a particular field or vertical, such as eCommerce SEO, but relies on your team for execution. Conversely, an SEO agency provides strategy and execution in one package but lacks the specialized depth of a consultant.
Hire SEO consulting services when:
Your primary need is strategic direction, and you have the internal capacity to execute.
You want one person to be accountable for the whole picture.
Your engagement is so complex that you require specialized thinking.
Hire an SEO agency when:
You need scale: high-volume content production, link building, and technical execution across a large site.
You want a team covering multiple disciplines under one contract.
Continuity of service matters more than continuity of the relationship.
The decision ultimately depends on your scope, accountability, and day-to-day management.
When should you consider a flat monthly retainer or an hourly consulting fee?
Consider a flat monthly fee for predictable work, and an hourly consulting fee for occasional input rather than day-to-day execution.
The table below compares both models across the decisions that matter most: predictability, risk, and fit.
Flat monthly retainer
Hourly consulting fee
Pros
Predictable for budgeting and provides a clear deliverable structure
Flexible scope and pricing that adjusts to your actual needs
Risks
Scope creep: consultant underdelivers and hides behind the retainer, or the package no longer meets your expanding needs
Difficult to manage, as hours can be consumed by calls and reports rather than high-value work
Best for
Businesses with a well-defined, recurring scope of work
Businesses that need occasional expert input rather than ongoing execution
Another alternative is to start your engagement with the SEO consultant on an hourly fee, when you need a high-level strategy the most. Then shift a monthly retainer for day-to-day management and execution of SEO work.
What are the typical hidden fees or separate costs that are usually not included in a standard SEO retainer?
Most SEO retainers are priced for a narrower scope than buyers assume. The gap between what the proposal covers and what the work requires only becomes visible after the contract is signed. Before you agree to a monthly fee, ask your consultant to confirm in writing whether each of the following is included or billed separately:
Tools and software. Some SEO experts bill tracking and data analytics platforms, like Ahrefs and Screaming Frog, as pass-through costs.
Content production. Many retainers include content strategy, briefs, and optimization, but not actual production work. Clarify with your consultant if they are creating the content or if you need a separate writer for the job.
Link building. Outreach-based link building is often priced as a separate campaign from standard retainers. Some experts charge per link placement; others charge a flat monthly fee.
Technical development. SEO consultants often identify technical fixes, with implementation considered a separate cost.
Paid amplification. Some content-led SEO strategies include paid promotion to accelerate indexing and traffic. This is never included in a standard retainer.
One-time project work. A full site migration, a penalty recovery assessment, or a new market entry strategy are typically scoped as separate projects, not absorbed into a monthly fee.
What questions should you ask the SEO specialists during the evaluation stage?
Ask questions that pressure-test judgment, not just credentials. SEO consulting companies who have genuinely done this work will answer with specificity. One who hasn't will answer with confidence that falls apart under follow-up.
Here are 8 questions to help evaluate the SEO services company's capabilities:
How will you translate your SEO strategy into our specific business outcomes, and what does your strategic roadmap look like for the first 90 days?
What is your specific experience navigating SEO within our industry’s regulatory compliance or B2B/B2C buying cycle?
Can you walk us through your exact process for acquiring backlinks? What types of links do you strictly refuse to build?
How do you handle complex technical SEO issues, such as site architecture migrations or international targeting?
Who actually does the work on my account, and how much of your time is involved?
What specific assets, access tokens, and internal stakeholder hours do you need from us during the first 30 days to prevent onboarding stagnation?
How do you isolate your SEO results from our other marketing channels (like PPC, PR, or direct brand growth) in your reporting?
How do you protect our site and pivot your strategy when a major search engine algorithm update rolls out mid-campaign?
What are the critical metrics you should insist on seeing to know the campaign is succeeding?
Rankings and total traffic volume are not business measurements. Any reporting framework built around these two metrics alone shows your activity, not impact. Insist on a dashboard that connects organic search performance directly to revenue outcomes, including the following:
Organic sessions for commercial pages. This allows you to evaluate the traffic that actually generates leads or sales.
Keyword ranking movement for target terms. A ranked priority list of keywords identified and tracked at the start of the engagement, and how it has been moving during the engagement.
Organic-attributed leads and conversions. Reports that connect SEO activity to CRM analytics or goals, including leads, pipeline, and conversions.
Search Console impressions and click-through rate (CTR) on priority pages. Impressions inform you whether Google is serving your pages for relevant queries. CTR shows you whether your titles and meta descriptions are compelling enough to earn the click.
According to FirstPageSage, the average ROI for technical SEO is 117% with break-even at month six, while thought leadership SEO reaches 748% ROI within nine months. These benchmarks are what a properly measured campaign should be able to work toward.
What is a realistic timeline for seeing results from your SEO consultant’s strategies?
Realistically, you should start seeing initial movement after 3-6 months of implementing the SEO consultant's strategies. By the 6-12-month mark, you should record sustained, measurable results, such as an increase in qualified leads and organic-attributed revenue.
The final timeline of results will depend on:
Your existing SEO and website performance
Industry competition level
Current SEO landscape
How quickly you implement the SEO strategies
Below is an estimated timeline on what to expect during your engagement:
Months 3-4: Improvement in traffic for target pages and longtail keyword impressions
Months 4-6: Higher ranking for lower-competition terms and early growth on optimized pages
Months 6-9: Upward trend on organic sessions to commercial pages and organic-assisted conversions
Months 9-12: Compounding traffic growth, with more pages entering the top 20 for target terms
When is it the right time to switch SEO specialists, and how do you do it without losing ground?
Consider switching SEO specialists when there is no measurable improvement within 3-6 months, without clear explanations and action plans on how to resolve the situation. Another signal is when you observe repeated behavioral problems, including a lack of transparency and communication.
Here are some signs that it is time to leave your current SEO engagement:
You are past month 6 with no measurable movement, and the explanations are vague.
Your consultant cannot tell you, specifically, what they are working on for the month and why.
Reporting is late, inconsistent, or contains metrics you have asked to change.
You have raised concerns about results, and the response was defensive rather than diagnostic.
You have discovered tactics being used that you were not told about, particularly anything involving low-quality link schemes or AI-generated content at volume.
Before you switch SEO specialists, do the following to avoid losing ground and ensure a smooth transition:
Request access to all documents, reports, keyword tracking data, and content and assets produced during the engagement.
Confirm that you have full admin access to Search Console, Analytics, and any tools setup under your domain.
Set a 30-day knowledge transfer period in your exit agreement to protect continuity on any in-flight work and provide incoming consultant context.
Brief your incoming consultant on what was done, what worked, and what did not before they started their own audit.
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