Best California Small Business SEO Companies

972 Companies - Rankings updated: April 02, 2026

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  • Get Inspired, Get Online, Get Ahead!

    Get Inspired, Get Online, Get Ahead!

    ESP Inspire is a California-based digital marketing, website design, and development company. We specialize in creating user-friendly websites, guaranteeing SEO excellence, delivering complete e-commerce solutions, providing innovative mobile app development, and offering powerful PPC solutions.  [... view ESP Inspire profile ]
    Location
    Albany, California
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $5/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Push boundaries

    Push boundaries

    Hi! We craft award-winning websites, brands, experiences, and interfaces that users love. Companies and brands like yours partner with us to launch high-performance solutions that deliver business results through user-centric design.  [... view Jokula profile ]
    Location
    San Mateo, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $140/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • We Help Brands Boost Their Marketing Performance

    We Help Brands Boost Their Marketing Performance

    Jose Angelo Studios is a content marketing & SEO agency based in Silicon Valley and has won several awards for our SEO thought leadership insights.  [... see all Jose Angelo Studios reviews ]
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Find, Monetize, & Retain Your Ideal Customers.

    Find, Monetize, & Retain Your Ideal Customers.

    Velocity Growth provides a comprehensive suite of services centered around growth marketing. Our offerings encompass content, training, and consultancy, all aimed at propelling you toward your growth objectives.  [... view Velocity Growth profile ]
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Collaborating With Small Businesses all Over the Nation!

    Collaborating With Small Businesses all Over the Nation!

    EnlightWorks Web Design and Digital Marketing provides tailored managed web design services for B2B, B2C, small business website design, government web design, and non-profit organizations nationwide.  [... view EnlightWorks profile ]
    Location
    Benicia, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Leading Full-Funnel Growth Agency.

    Leading Full-Funnel Growth Agency.

    A full-funnel growth marketing agency specialized in scaling eCommerce and SaaS businesses. Softception powers full-funnel strategy and performance solutions for global brands.  [... view Softception profile ]
    Location
    Fremont, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Growth Goals. It's Kinda Our Thing.

    Growth Goals. It's Kinda Our Thing.

    Kreativa Group is a Miami & Los Angeles based, boutique growth marketing and creative agency specializing in transformative growth for our clients. As your growth partner, your goals are our goals, were obsessed with your success!  [... view Kreativa Group profile ]
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Connecting Brands With People

    Connecting Brands With People

    Onmove Digital Agency is a premium digital marketing and web design agency based in Sydney. We help businesses across Australia and the United States achieve measurable growth and high ROI. We specialise in Google Ads, SEO, social media marketing, branding, and high-performance websites.  [... view Onmove Digital Agency profile ]
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Honest, Practical, & Focused On Results

    Honest, Practical, & Focused On Results

    Founded in 2005 in Reading (UK) Naxtech is a Digital Agency focusing on helping businesses grow, increase profitability, while attracting new customers via the effective use of technology and digital marketing.  [... view Naxtech profile ]
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Were Here So You Can Focus on Your Business!

    Were Here So You Can Focus on Your Business!

    ELM Creative, Inc. is a full-service boutique digital marketing agency offering a wide variety of branding and digital marketing services to grow your business.  [... view ELM Creative, Inc. profile ]
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Web Design & Development Company Anchored in Los Angeles, CA

    Web Design & Development Company Anchored in Los Angeles, CA

    We're a leading web design & development company in Los Angeles, CA – Specializing in UI/UX Design, Web Design, Product Design, & Web Development.  [... view Black Flag Creative profile ]
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Web & Brand Design To Elevate & Grow Your Business, Quickly

    Web & Brand Design To Elevate & Grow Your Business, Quickly

    Award-winning LA-based design studio combining strategic thinking with AI-enhanced tools to deliver fast, high-impact websites. Our streamlined solutions help growing companies launch quickly, build credibility, and connect with the right audience.  [... view Four By North profile ]
    Location
    Pasadena, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • We Design Develop Host & Maintain Your Online Presence

    We Design Develop Host & Maintain Your Online Presence

    XWebAgency, Your trusted web agency. We offer website design, web development, SEO services, digital marketing, and e-commerce solutions to help your business grow online.  [... view XWEBAGENCY profile ]
    Location
    Desert Hot Springs, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $55/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Soar Higher with Every Yahoo Click.

    Soar Higher with Every Yahoo Click.

    Hawke Media crafts tailor-made marketing solutions for every brand, big or small. We specialize in boosting your brand's visibility through Yahoo PPC within the Microsoft Search Network. Beginning with a meticulous audit and strategic plan, we continuously refine and optimize campaigns. Our dedication  [... view Hawke Media profile ]
    Location
    Santa Monica, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • A Creative Web Agency for Higher Education

    A Creative Web Agency for Higher Education

    KWALL is a boutique digital agency founded in 2007, specializing in full stack web design and development for higher education, government, nonprofit, and enterprise clients. With an inhouse team of approximately 30 experts, the firm has launched more than 800 websites and built a reputation for scalable  [... view KWALL profile ]
    Location
    Costa Mesa, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
  • We Build B2B SaaS Brands Through Content.

    We Build B2B SaaS Brands Through Content.

    Founded in 2009, Column Five is a b2b marketing agency that specializes in brand and content marketing for SaaS companies. We help tech companies increase leads, grow revenue, and build winning brands.  [... view Column Five Media profile ]
    Location
    Orange County, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $145/hr
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • More Than Just a Web Agency. Long-Term Partnerships. A Singular Focus on Your Goals.

    More Than Just a Web Agency. Long-Term Partnerships. A Singular Focus on Your Goals.

    Vonnda is more than just another web agency from San Francisco. Yes, we create clever digital strategies, design attractive websites, and develop web solutions that are fast, reliable, and secure. We also build and maintain digital solutions for clients of all sizes that yield measurable growth.  [... view Vonnda profile ]
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Patient Acquisition and Retention

    Patient Acquisition and Retention

    GMR Web Team is a digital healthcare marketing agency that helps patient-centric healthcareproviders grow and increase their market share by developing a robust online presence. GMR WebTeam helps healthcare providers in improving their patient acquisition and retention rate byfocusing on the philosophy  [... view GMR Web Team profile ]
    Location
    Orange County, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Design matters.

    We bring your vision to fruition. We are driven by your success and understand the transformative power of a brand that authentically represents who you are and what your organization brings to the table. As your dedicated creative partner, our mission is to breathe life into that vision.  [... view Olive + Spark Design Studio Inc. profile ]
    Location
    Pasadena, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Building Brand Awareness & Increasing Sales.

    Building Brand Awareness & Increasing Sales.

    Beyond Fifteen Communications Inc. is a progressive, full-service public relations, social media and digital marketing agency dedicated to providing powerful, accessible, goal-driven communications solutions that exceed clients expectations and deliver far more than fifteen minutes of fame.  [... view Beyond Fifteen profile ]
    Location
    Irvine, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Elevate Your Digital Marketing Strategy.

    Elevate Your Digital Marketing Strategy.

    Spring Digital is a full-service solution-based digital marketing agency focused on enhancing usability and lead generation.  [... view Spring Digital profile ]
    Location
    Orange County, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Turn Clicks Into Clients With Bold, Conversion-Driven Design

    Turn Clicks Into Clients With Bold, Conversion-Driven Design

    Liquid Light Design & Marketing specializes in crafting modern, high-impact websites for professionals, startups, and established businesses. Our expertise spans custom web design, comprehensive branding strategies, SEO marketing to enhance online visibility, and AI-driven business consulting for smart  [... view Liquid Light Design & Marketing profile ]
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Focused On Results That Actually Matter

    Focused On Results That Actually Matter

    Codexelle is a website design and digital marketing agency based in London, New York, and Paris, distinguished by its expertise and ambition to drive the growth of the brands and businesses we collaborate with while shaking up their competitors.  [... view Codexelle profile ]
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Marketing Made Simple, Marketing That Scales With You.

    Marketing Made Simple, Marketing That Scales With You.

    Rich Ventures Marketing is a Subscription-as-a-Service agency built for startups and small businesses. For a flat monthly rate, we become your marketing team managing your brand, social media, digital presence, content creation, paid media, and more. No billable hours. No unpredictable costs. Just consistent  [... view Rich Ventures Marketing profile ]
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Digital Marketing Excellence

    Digital Marketing Excellence

    We are a Los Angeles based ROI-Driven digital marketing agency. Our group of experienced industry experts are determined to fill in the marketing gaps that companies face in today's ever-changing technological world. We offer tailored solutions for Paid Search, Email Marketing, SEO, Product Placement, Media  [... see all Evolving World Marketing reviews ]
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • Your Digital Growth Partner

    Your Digital Growth Partner

    Sadja WebSolutions is a digital agency focused on creating custom websites, mobile apps and digital marketing to grow brands online. We help companies around the world increase their online presence and ROI through design, development and online marketing.  [... see all Sadja WebSolutions Ltd reviews ]
    Location
    Torrance, California
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We believe a jack of all trades is a master of none.

    We believe a jack of all trades is a master of none.

    We're a small team of SEO professionals that will work very closely with you to ensure that your SEO campaign is as profitable as possible.  [... see all SEO Assistance reviews ]
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Build Your Brand

    We are a boutique, dedicated team of diverse professionals with over 40 years of combined digital marketing experience. We consult with each client to bring optimal results within budget and prove our deliverables with detailed reporting and monthly reviews. We specialize in top of funnel strategies like  [... see all Polaris Marketing & Consulting reviews ]
    Location
    Burbank, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Website That Capture Attention & Drive Results

    Website That Capture Attention & Drive Results

    VegaOne Trusted name in the field of digital marketing in California, Los Angeles. our most strong working areas included SEO, social media marketing, Web design & development including WordPress, Shopify, Ecommerce, Magento and custom CMS based website.  [... see all VegaOne reviews ]
    Location
    El Segundo, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Premium Real Estate Leads From a Source You Own

    Premium Real Estate Leads From a Source You Own

    InboundREM builds SEO-focused real estate websites with monthly content marketing campaigns for real estate professionals. We also manage Google Business Profile campaigns focused on local SEO.  [... see all InboundREM reviews ]
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Bold Strategy. Beautifully Crafted Media.

    Bold Strategy. Beautifully Crafted Media.

    The Gorham Agency is a digital branding agency that helps businesses build industry-leading brands through bold strategy and beautifully crafted media.  [... see all The Gorham Agency reviews ]
    Location
    Vista, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • Result-Driven Online Marketing Services

    Result-Driven Online Marketing Services

    Get Reviews Buzz is one of the finest, reputable and leading digital marketing companies in the USA. We help from small to large businesses grow online and get more exposure. We always aim to provide result-oriented services to build strong online presence of your business.  [... see all Get Reviews Buzz reviews ]
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Grow Traffic To Your Digital Business

    Grow Traffic To Your Digital Business

    Full Stack Marketing and Creative agency to amplify your profit  [... view Digilight Marketing profile ]
    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Turn Your Website Into a Local Sales Machine

    Turn Your Website Into a Local Sales Machine

    We are a small local SEO company owned and maintained by a family that assists local companies in establishing or enhancing their web presence. Our shown outcomes and our devoted clientele are evidence of our success. We have customers that have been with us for over ten years.  [... view Suncrest Media profile ]
    Location
    Palmdale, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Inform. Persuade. Remind.

    Inform. Persuade. Remind.

    We offer a wide range of marketing services that are uniquely created to help seize your marketing opportunities. From starter plans to comprehensive marketing, we help start-ups, specialists, professionals to small and medium-sized businesses.  [... view EPRIZ 7, LLC profile ]
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • SD Web Co - Crafting sleek, SEO-driven websites that fuel your business in San Diego

    SD Web Co - Crafting sleek, SEO-driven websites that fuel your business in San Diego

    San Diego Web Design Company (SD Web Co) creates fast, responsive, and SEO-friendly websites for small businesses and startups. The company focuses on clean design, usability, and helping brands grow through better online visibility.  [... view San Diego Web Design Company profile ]
    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $135/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • We Make You Famous

    We Make You Famous

    Huntington Pacific Media is an award winning digital marketing and content production agency based in Irvine, California. Known as one of Orange County's top performers, the firm specializes in social media advertising, influencer campaigns, video production, and custom web design helping brands increase  [... view Huntington Pacific Media profile ]
    Location
    Irvine, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Propel Your Digital Marketing to New Heights

    Propel Your Digital Marketing to New Heights

    Elevate your brand to new heights, surpassing competitors with our customized strategies, cutting-edge best-of-breed marketing techniques, and a relentless commitment to maximizing your return on investment.  [... view Propeller profile ]
    Location
    Santa Monica, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $145/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • We build websites that reflect the quality of your work, and craft the SEO, so you don't have to.

    We build websites that reflect the quality of your work, and craft the SEO, so you don't have to.

    We build websites that reflect the quality of your work, and design SEO for discoverability, so you dont have to.  [... view Pike X Digital profile ]
    Location
    Santa Monica, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Social Media Excellence

    Social Media Excellence

    Founded originally as Rober Berning Productions in New Orleans in 1975, Velocity is a full-service digital marketing agency that is on the cutting edge of technology; offering services on social media marketing, SEO, graphic design, media placement, and video production, among many other areas.  [... view Velocity Agency profile ]
    Location
    Malibu, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Your social media partner!

    Your social media partner!

    Sociallyin, a dedicated social media agency, offers an array of result-oriented services to help brands establish a strong presence in the digital sphere.  [... view Sociallyin profile ]
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Focus on Care, We Handle the Growth.

    Focus on Care, We Handle the Growth.

    Merging creativity with strategic expertise, Search Business Group specializes in digital marketing for healthcare and dental SEO. Serving healthcare professionals since 1998, we empower practices to focus on care while we drive growth.  [... view Search Business Group profile ]
    Location
    Fullerton, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Lead With Love

    A B Corp-certified digital marketing agency committed to marketing that models and supports business for good for you, for us, for our gorgeous green planet, and for everyone we know.  [... view Colibri Digital Marketing profile ]
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Aligning Brand With Business

    Aligning Brand With Business

    CreativeMINT is a boutique, full-service branding agency founded in 2003 and based in the San Francisco Bay Area. With a team of 1150 multidisciplinary professionals, the firm collaborates closely with clients to deliver strategic brand development, naming, identity design, and digital marketing solutions for  [... view Creative:MINT profile ]
    Location
    Walnut Creek, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Mapping Out Stellar Strategies For Your Business

    Mapping Out Stellar Strategies For Your Business

    Discover Los Angeles's premium digital companion with True North Social, a top Instagram marketing and link building company. We're the complete package from dynamic social media campaigns and impeccable web designs to ROI-driven ads and poignant storytelling.  [... view True North Social profile ]
    Location
    Culver City, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Your Premier PPC and Google Ads Specialists in Los Angeles

    Your Premier PPC and Google Ads Specialists in Los Angeles

    PPC Masterminds: Based in Los Angeles, we are connoisseurs of PPC advertising, CRO, and avant-garde landing page design. Crafting data-driven campaigns across Google Ads and other platforms, we're your go-to for an impressive marketing ROI.  [... view PPC Masterminds profile ]
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed

About The Author and Expert Reviewer

Natasa Glikman is an experienced editor and content writer with over 10 years of experience in writing, editing, and translating articles across various topics, with a strong focus on marketing and advertising. At DesignRush, Natasa currently works as an editor, where she refines and enhances B2B content to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency across agency profiles and industry reports.

Robin Fishley is a digital professional with over 20 years of experience in programming, website architecture, and data optimization. Twice honored as Most Innovative Employee at his previous agency, he excelled in leadership roles across SEO, research, analytics, and strategy. At Saatchi & Saatchi, where he was the Director of Search and Data, he developed a successful Big Data analysis tool and provided expert consulting for renowned clients like P&G, Toyota, and VISA. A valuable asset to DesignRush, he used his technical background to drive success for the company's digital initiatives.