Hire top startups SEO companies to boost search visibility for your new business. Explore our list of verified service providers and compare their client reviews, pricing, case studies, size and more to find the right one for your business needs.
After assessing over 4,900 agency portfolios, awards, and client reviews, we have curated a list of leading startup SEO companies that have helped businesses like yours achieve profitable growth. Learn more about these agencies and their specialties below.
The Number 1 Startup SEO Company as Selected by DesignRush Is:
Notable clients: Warner Brothers, eBay, HotWorx, Allied Van Lines
HigherVisibility aims to drive measurable, profitable growth for startups through data-driven, customized strategies and precise audience targeting. Its expertise includes local SEO, eCommerce SEO, franchise SEO, link building, and web design. It also offers technical SEO, on-page SEO, keyword strategy, content marketing, digital public relations, and ongoing optimization. As a testament to its expertise, HigherVisibility has been recognized as the Best SEO Agency for five consecutive years by Search Engine Land.
HigherVisibility Success Story
Challenge: A business struggled with low online visibility and leads due to its low-quality content, spammy links, and damaged site trust. As such, it quickly fell behind the competition.
Solution: HigherVisibility studied visitor data and previous PPC campaigns to identify conversion-driven keywords and customer behavior. It also conducted on-page and technical optimization, recaptured lost links, engaged in link outreach, and produced content that aligned with user intent.
Results: HigherVisibility’s holistic SEO strategy increased the client’s organic traffic by 2.6%, monthly leads by 800%, and organic conversions by 9.4%.
Notable clients: Classic Audi, Rolls-Royce, Rakuten, Air Duct Brothers
With its team of 100 experts, SmartSites has helped thousands of clients double their organic traffic and generate over $100 million in cumulative revenue. Its services include SEO analysis, technical SEO audit, SEO consulting, copywriting and blogging, digital PR, link building, and mobile migration. It’s also proficient in local, national, eCommerce, technical, franchise, and mobile SEO. As a top startup SEO company, SmartSites aims to propel the digital growth of small businesses through custom, data-driven SEO strategies.
SmartSites Success Story
Challenge: Originally named “First Aid Service,” the airduct cleaning and repair company was attracting the wrong audience and traffic. Additionally, its outdated website resulted in high bounce rates and client distrust.
Solution: SmartSites rebranded the client’s company to “Air Duct Brothers” to clearly communicate its services and brand. It also converted the single-page site into a full website with a navigation structure, added content pages and blog posts, and conducted an aggressive link-building campaign. At the same time, it implemented local SEO tactics, targeting the tri-state area.
Results: Air Duct Brothers increased leads by 375% and organic search traffic by 244%, strengthening its online presence and expanding its market share.
Searchbloom combines its 10-year proven methodologies, data, and AI to craft SEO strategies that deliver tangible results. With a focus on eCommerce SEO, the SEO agency for startups offers Shopify SEO, WooCommerce SEO, local and national SEO, franchise SEO, Google Business Profile optimization, technical SEO, and SEO consulting. It also provides SEO analytics and testing, link acquisition campaigns, keyword research and strategy, and search engine ranking reporting. Through its unique approach, Searchbloom has been recognized as one of the top SEO agencies by Backlinko, Search Engine Land, and Forbes.
Searchbloom Success Story
Challenge: An artisan coffee business experienced a decline in visibility and sales due to increased online competition and shifting customer behavior brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. Seeking to recover from this setback, it partnered with Searchbloom.
Solution: Searchbloom acquired high-quality backlinks from reputable industry sources and produced SEO-optimized content that aligned with customer interests. It also revamped the website structure to improve user experience, site speed, mobile responsiveness, and search engine indexing.
Results: Searchbloom’s tailored strategy increased the client’s year-over-year online traffic by 16% and grew annual online sales by $287,676.60 (8%).
Big Leap is a leading SEO agency for startups that seeks to turn visibility into measurable success through brand-led SEO. Its offerings encompass research an analysis, technical SEO, local SEO, link building, digital PR, AI SEO, and GEO. It also conducts an 180-point site audit to identify and resolve critical issues and uncover growth opportunities. With over 17 years of expertise, Big Leap has helped various clients increase new leads to over 100,000, organic reach by 8,912%, and revenue by $27,000.
Big Leap Success Story
Challenge: IT software and consulting company Latest Solutions had no online presence and relied on word of mouth, limiting its reach and growth. Wanting to improve brand awareness and online conversions, it partnered with Searchbloom.
Solution: Big Leap performed a 180-point audit, evaluating the site’s content, indexability, metadata, crawl directives, and keyword diversity and volume. Using this information, it defined the client’s brand voice and target audiences and crafted a custom keyword and content strategy. Additionally, the startup SEO company developed 7 new pages, 4 blog posts, and optimized the entire website.
Results: Within 6 months, Latest Solutions increased its Google Ranking positions to 1,624, ranked for 121 new keywords, and boosted organic traffic by 1,900%.
Notable clients: Adobe, KPMG, Diesel Power Gear, Funding Company
Disruptive Advertising guarantees results within 90 days through its decade-long expertise, goal-aligned strategies, and unmatched client dedication, exclusively working with 10 new clients monthly. As an SEO agency for startups, it provides a comprehensive SEO audit, content development, backlinking, keyword research, and continuous optimization and testing. It supplements these services with conversion rate optimization (CRO), data analysis, lifecycle marketing, paid search and social, and lead generation campaigns. To date, Disruptive Advertising has conducted over 10,000 audits and managed over $1 billion in annual ad spend for clients.
Disruptive Advertising Success Story
Challenge: Funding Company, a small business loan provider, faced low online visibility and poor organic traffic, as its competitors ranked higher on relevant search engine results pages.
Solution: After a thorough audit, Disruptive Advertising resolved technical issues and optimized on-page elements. It also deployed link-building campaigns to showcase credibility in its niche while increasing referring domains. Moreover, the startup SEO agency produced topical, helpful, and authoritative content targeting relevant keywords and audience interest.
Results: Funding Company ranked for 3,861 keywords, tripled its organic leads, and reduced customer acquisition costs, enabling it to invest in additional marketing initiatives.
We selected the top startup SEO agencies by meticulously reviewing their testimonials, case studies, industry reputation, team expertise, client roster, and executive management. Our team of agency experts developed a scoring system to measure their overall performance based on several important factors:
Reviews: Quality of work, client satisfaction, and level of trustworthiness
Portfolio: Ability to deliver real-world business results
Awards and press: Industry reputation and recognition
Team bios: The agency’s qualifications and team dynamics
Startup SEO expertise: Proven record of driving organic online growth through strategies tailored to startups
Organic rankings are determined by five factors: top services, reviews, portfolio, awards/press, and team expertise. Sponsored listings pay for a placement that appears above organic positions. Sponsorship does not affect star ratings or review content - read more on our methodology page.
Studio282 is a web design and development agency focused on creating strategic digital experiences that drive business growth. We blend innovative design with technical excellence to build websites that convert visitors into customers. Our team specializes in responsive design, UI/UX optimization, custom...
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Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$120/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
3 Projects Listed
Studio282 Services
Web Design
Web Development
SEO
eCommerce Development
Branding
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Saasto
Sphere AI
BlockForge
Jadoo Travel Agency
PropEase
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Studio282 Reviews & Testimonials
Andrew Donoghue Founder at Artist House
5.0★
Web Development Review from Andrew Donoghue
After a terrible experience with another agency, Studio 282 was refreshingly different - they actually listened to what we wanted and executed it exactly as we envisioned. What I loved most was how flexible they were - when I changed my mind about things or had new ideas, they just rolled with it and made it happen. Their communication was outstanding; they kept me up to date in every step of the way and actually listened to what I wanted. I needed a website that would make my artist retreat look professional to attract artists from around the world, and that's exactly what they delivered. The whole experience was so much better than I expected, I can't recommend them enough!
Vanessa Maria Brogsitter-Finck Founder at Radiate & Revive Colonics
5.0★
Web Design Review from Vanessa Maria Brogsitter-Finck
Working with Studio282 for my Radiate & Revive Colonics website was an absolute dream! I was recommended to them by a friend who had worked with them before, and I'm so pleased I listened.As someone with limited technical knowledge, I was a bit nervous about the website development process, but they made everything so straightforward and hassle-free.From our first meeting, they took the time to properly understand what I wanted to achieve with my wellness clinic. Their communication was spot on - I received regular updates and they were always available when I had questions or needed to sort any changes. Their approach to brand creation was meticulous - they developed a complete identity including a sophisticated logo, calming colour scheme, and visual elements that perfectly capture the premium, tranquil atmosphere of my practice. Within just a few weeks after launching, I've had over 17 appointment bookings directly through the website, which has exceeded all my expectations! I'm absolutely thrilled with these results and would recommend Studio282 without hesitation.
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e-Service by Puzzo Davide offers a comprehensive resource hub featuring articles, reviews, comments, suggestions, and best practices to optimize your website and personal computer usage. Explore our platform to gain valuable insights and maximize the potential of your digital assets...
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Digital Services
Digital Strategy
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Location
Ragusa, Italy
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$90/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
17 Projects Listed
e-Service by Puzzo Davide Services
Digital Services
Digital Strategy
Web Design
UI/UX Design
eCommerce Development
Web Development
WordPress Website Design
SEO
PPC
Cybersecurity
Digital Marketing
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We are a technology-driven software house that provides high-quality web and mobile applicationsThe wide experience of our team enables to operate successfully in various areas, such as eHealth, telecom, logistic, fintech, IoT, work with AI, and others. We can create a digital product from scratch or...
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Location
Lodz, Poland
Number of Employees
50 - 99
Average Hourly Rate
$50/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
1 Project Listed
Liki Services
Software Development
Mobile App Development
Web Design
Web Development
UI/UX Design
SEO
IoT
Staff Augmentation
IT Services
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Orange
Knowde
Epicurean Butter
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Liki Reviews & Testimonials
Jan Ekiel Review from Google
5.0★
Jan Ekiel's Review Sourced from Google
Good place for programmers, space for dreamers, friends who knows what's the trustiness, and the magic experiences....
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Innovation. Strategy. Results. Public Relations & Marketing
Sparkpr is a tech public relations and integrated marketing communications agency. They specialize in the following industries: AI, B2B, Enterprise, Consumer Tech, Fintech and Financial, and Emerging Tech...
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Public Relations
Digital Marketing
Social Media Marketing
Content Marketing
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Location
San Francisco, California
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Sparkpr Services
Public Relations
Digital Marketing
Social Media Marketing
Content Marketing
AEO
SEO
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Your business can't afford to wait for results. You need a marketing partner with the chops and moxie to chase them down. We're ready when you are. We illuminate the solution your competition never saw coming. As your partner, we have robust and adaptable paths to success with well-grounded, ready-to-grow...
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Digital Marketing
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Location
Portland, Oregon
Number of Employees
50 - 99
Average Hourly Rate
$150/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Creative Media Development, Inc. Services
Digital Marketing
SEO
Content Marketing
Social Media Marketing
Media Buying
Video Marketing
Direct Marketing
Email Marketing
Web Design
Market Research
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Have a startup? A seasoned or outdated website? Need help releasing a new product? Want someone to help manage your marketing? Feel like your website has a virus? Host Much can help you develop and establish your company as an authority brand in your industry...
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Location
Las Vegas, Nevada
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$190/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Host Much Services
SEO
Web Design
PPC
Digital Marketing
Managed Services
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We dont just develop software we build products that work, scale, and bring results. From early-stage ideas to fully launched platforms, we help teams move fast without breaking things. Clean code, strong architecture, and a no-bullshit approach are at the core of everything we do...
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Mobile App Development
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Location
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$30/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Cyber Deck Services
Mobile App Development
Web Development
Product Design
Web Design
UI/UX Design
Branding
Digital Marketing
SEO
AI Development
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Shivohm are bespoke solution provider dedicated to helping our clients become industry leaders with innovative and practical solutions. we provide high-quality services in web & mobile development, digital marketing, data engineering, and data management...
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Web Development
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Location
Adalaj, India
Number of Employees
100 - 249
Average Hourly Rate
$25/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Shivohm Services
Web Development
Web Design
WordPress Website Design
SEO
Digital Marketing
Mobile App Development
Software Development
CRM Consulting
DevOps Consulting
Business Consulting
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Pivot
Sonoran
Redirect Health
Naya Energy
3RIVE
The Doodle Tribe
Paradise Ridge Family Dentistry
Wilmot Family Dentistry
Colorado Eye Institute
100Club of Arizona
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Shivohm Reviews & Testimonials
Parth Nagvadia Review from Google
5.0★
Parth Nagvadia's Review Sourced from Google
I've had a really positive experience working here. One thing I appreciate the most is the company culture—people are approachable, supportive, and always willing to help each other. It feels like everyone is treated with respect, no matter their role or experience.The management is understanding and flexible whenever genuine situations come up. They listen to employees, encourage new ideas, and create an environment where you can learn and grow.What stands out to me is that everyone gets an equal opportunity to prove themselves. If you're willing to take ownership and put in the effort, your work is noticed. Overall, it's been a great place for both personal and professional growth.
Parth parth Review from Google
5.0★
Parth parth's Review Sourced from Google
It's been a nice journey working here. The work environment is professional and I've learned a lot from my teammates. Management is open to feedback and there is good scope to develop new skills. Overall, happy to be part of the team.
Harmony On Highway Review from Google
1.0★
Harmony On Highway's Review Sourced from Google
Poor employee treatment and very little focus on retention. Frequent layoffs create job insecurity, and salary increments are nonexistent despite good performance. Not a great place for long-term career growth.
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