Best California Startups SEO Companies

412 Companies - Rankings updated: September 01, 2026

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  • C&I Studios

    Stories That Inspire Real Results

    Stories That Inspire Real Results

    C&I Studios is a global creative studio specializing in video production, photography, branding, graphic design, web design, and storytelling-driven marketing campaigns. The agency helps brands create impactful visual experiences that engage audiences and drive measurable results...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    4.6 4.6 (9)

  • BroBex Marketing

    Dominate Your Competition

    Dominate Your Competition

    BroBex Marketing is a Los Angeles-based SEO agency specializing in local and national search optimization for small and medium-sized businesses. Founded on a commitment to transparency, they offer daily website updates, weekly video progress reports, and a no-fluff approach to driving measurable growth...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • CRO
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
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    4.8 4.8 (23)

  • Bit Code Solution

    Empowering Business Through Tech

    Empowering Business Through Tech

    BitCodeSolution boosts your business with super-smart software solutions, business marketing, making innovation and growth a breeze. Were not just any software folks, were here to customize services that fit your unique needs...

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Branding
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Temecula, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • Ethos Ink LLC

    Grow Smarter. Rank Higher.

    Grow Smarter. Rank Higher.

    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...

    Top Services:

    • 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
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  • Tandem Medical Marketing

    Built For Medicine

    Built For Medicine

    Tandem Medical Marketing builds Google Ads, SEO, and Meta campaigns exclusively for medical practices and healthcare organizations. No generalists. No learning curves. Just specialists who already know your patients...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • CRO
    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
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    Location
    Sacramento, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • 175 Productions

    Cinematic Video Production & Digital Content Agency In California

    Cinematic Video Production & Digital Content Agency In California

    175 Productions is a California-based video production company creating cinematic content for brands, events, and organizations. We deliver end-to-end production services including filming, editing, and digital content strategy to help clients tell compelling stories and grow their online presence...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Sacramento, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Den Bersus

    Design. Development. Marketing.

    Design. Development. Marketing.

    As a Fractional CDO, I partner with businesses to take complete ownership of their digital landscape. When I step into a business, I understand the core mechanics, build the necessary digital infrastructure, and execute until we see real ROI. You know the digital side of your brand is in the right hands...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
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  • Goyim Design Strategies LLC

    Supercharge Your Growth With Multi-Agent Intelligence

    Supercharge Your Growth With Multi-Agent Intelligence

    Goyim Design Strategies delivers premium websites, custom applications, and industry-specific SaaS platforms with full code ownership and sovereign decentralized hosting. Based in San Diego, we eliminate monthly fees and vendor lock-in with high-performing systems built for speed and independence...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • AI Development
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    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $225/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    9 Projects Listed
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  • RankMeHi

    Driving Organic Growth Through SEO, Local SEO & AI Solutions

    Driving Organic Growth Through SEO, Local SEO & AI Solutions

    RankMeHi is a results-driven SEO and digital marketing agency helping businesses increase online visibility, generate qualified leads, and grow revenue. We specialize in Technical SEO, Local SEO, AI-powered marketing, content strategy, keyword research, link building, and conversion optimization. Our mission...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Package Design
    • Product Design
    • SEO
    • PPC
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    Location
    Costa Mesa, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Internauts Design

    Design Against Cognitive Friction

    Design Against Cognitive Friction

    Internauts is a Neurodigital design studio that helps organizations create brands and digital experiences built around how people actually think, feel, and make decisions. The studio combines branding, UX/UI design, accessibility, AI-aware experiences, and cognitive design principles to reduce friction and...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Product Design
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $350/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • Lone Crest Media

    See The Work Before You Decide

    See The Work Before You Decide

    Lone Crest Media takes a different approach to client acquisition: instead of pitching promises, we build real, finished work first a live website and custom brand videos before a prospect ever signs a contract. Founded by Kathy Brook and Jimmy K with 20 years of combined marketing experience, we work with...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Web Development
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Riverside, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
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  • Digital Anchor

    Websites That Keep Working After Launch

    Websites That Keep Working After Launch

    Digital Anchor is a San Diego web systems studio for small businesses, nonprofits, and growing teams. We rebuild dated websites, take over WordPress installs nobody wants to touch, and keep search rankings intact through the move. After launch, we stay on as the people you call when something breaks...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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