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
Each agency listed on DesignRush is assessed for industry expertise and customer testimonials are evaluated in order to provide you with a vetted selection. Certain listings represent paid partnerships.
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Think Web. Think Smart. Partner With the #1 Rated Digital Marketing Agency.
SmartSites is known for elevating online visibility through advanced search engine strategies. Our powerful insights optimize results across every digital marketing campaign, blending organic growth techniques with innovative content tactics to drive sustained engagement and measurable success...
Location
Portland, Oregon
Number of Employees
100 - 249
Average Hourly Rate
$100/hr
Portfolios Count
4 Projects Listed
SmartSites Services
Digital Marketing
SEO
PPC
Social Media Marketing
Email Marketing
Web Design
Web Development
Advertising
eCommerce
Digital Services
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A&A Thermal Spray
AGA Truck Parts
Agape Health and Wellness
Agile Data Sites
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
SmartSites Reviews & Testimonials
Paloma Anguiano Content Manager at JP Pierre, LLC.
5.0★
Digital Services Review from Paloma Anguiano
Overall I feel very confident working with Patrizia and Darius from Smart Site, they have given us clear explanations and accompanied us throughout the process for the growth of the brand. The attention to us is very fast and they advise us in an adequate way.
Brianna Porter Chief Operating Officer at The Ryan Law Group
5.0★
Digital Services Review from Brianna Porter
SmartSites impressed me from day one. They are knowledgable, kind, and most importantly keep things simple and streamlined so that even an SEO-newb like me can understand. Tiffany and Luna are my main points of contact and they are especially great! I would recommend to anyone looking for an agency to really take their website and digital presence to the next level.
Jim Curry Owner at Royale Coffee Co.
5.0★
PPC Review from Jim Curry
At first, a survey was conducted to gather company background, product information, target markets, etc. Next, accounts were established on various Google Business platforms, social media, etc. Then SmartSites created the ads and campaigns, and we were off and running in just a few weeks.
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5-Time SEO Agency of the Year. [Named 2024 SEO Agency of the Year by Search Engine Land]
HigherVisibility runs SEO through its proprietary Targeted Growth System®, a framework that starts with buyer intent, competitive gaps, and business objectives before keyword selection begins. The SEO company increasingly positions AI search visibility alongside traditional rankings...
Location
Portland, Oregon
Number of Employees
50 - 99
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
4 Projects Listed
HigherVisibility Services
SEO
Digital Marketing
Social Media Marketing
PPC
Advertising
Email Marketing
eCommerce
CRO
Web Development
Web Design
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Caliber Collision
BBQGuys
Warner Bros
Ebay
Orangetheory Fitness
Hotworx
Ziebart
Allied Van Lines
Newegg
Fitness 19
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
HigherVisibility Reviews & Testimonials
Michael Brumleve CEO at Brumleve Industries
5.0★
SEO Review from Michael Brumleve
We have used HigherVisibility now going on 3 years. Our SEO rankings and eCommerce sales have been fantastic over that time span. More than I could [have] anticipated. This team knows what they are doing in the complex SEO and PPC world and are a huge asset to us. 3 years ago, we had basically 0 online presence. Now, we are consistently ranking #1 on Google for our best-selling products. (Verified via email)
Jason Lewin CMO at American Paper Optics
5.0★
SEO Review from Jason Lewin
Have been working with [HigherVisibility] for years, and the quality of their work just keeps getting better. Always there when you need them. Would definitely recommend! (Verified via email)
Ed Stephens III Pastor at Golden Gate Cathedral
5.0★
Digital Marketing Review from Ed Stephens III
HigherVisibility provided solutions to our problems. They are reliable and effective. We love working with Gracie. You can’t beat stellar customer service.
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We are number one in Shopify, WordPress and BigCommerce with updates, custom themes and sitespeed. No need to pay those high Agency fees. Look here and get the best quality at a price you can afford...
Location
Ontario, Oregon
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$50/hr
Minimal Budget
Under $1,000
Portfolios Count
17 Projects Listed
BKThemes Services
Digital Services
SEO
Digital Strategy
Web Development
eCommerce Development
WordPress Website Design
Web Design
Design Services
Mobile App Development
Business Consulting
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Sadboy2005
Godsmack
Miller Veneer Products
Painting and Vino
Argyle Haus
Amoudi.co
Bikini Bay - Las Vegas
Cynthia Ashby
Farver Farms
MyBevi
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
BKThemes Reviews & Testimonials
Akhil Ahire Business Systems Analyst at Berkadia
5.0★
Web Design Review from Akhil Ahire
BKThemes provided exceptional web design services for our financial services company, creating a visually appealing and user-friendly website that truly reflects our brand. They demonstrated professionalism, efficiency, and a keen understanding of our industrys needs, delivering a website that enhances user experience and engagement. Communication was smooth, and they accommodated our feedback seamlessly, resulting in a final product that exceeded our expectations. Their attention to detail and commitment to quality make them a valuable partner for any company seeking top-notch web design. Highly recommended!
Jack Beanstein Chief Executive Officer at Easy Coffee Co.
5.0★
Shopify Review from Jack Beanstein
The results have been nothing short of spectacular. Since the website revamp, our online inquiries have skyrocketed, and we've seen a marked increase in conversion rates. The improved user experience has also led to a surge in positive feedback from our clients, further solidifying our reputation as a leading coffee distributor in our area.
Matt Taylor Co-founder and CEO at PUMA Group
5.0★
Shopify Review from Matt Taylor
Thanks to BKThemes, our online sales via the website drastically increased. Our SEO and user engagement also improved. The team managed the project well and was always available to communicate with the client. Their workflow was clear, keeping us updated at all times.
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We are a boutique digital agency where creativity and technology connect. Since 2017, we've helped small businesses, startups, and brands stand out and scale up with elevated websites, digital marketing, and brand design...
Location
Portland, Oregon
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$100/hr
Minimal Budget
Under $1,000
Camille K. Spain Web Design & Development Services
Web Design
Web Development
WordPress Website Design
Digital Marketing
SEO
Graphic Design
eCommerce Development
Branding
Logo Design
UI/UX Design
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Polyurb
Sheridan Prize for Art
Cultural Blends
Blast Kids' Parties
Skinny Lee Productions
Mary Knight Productions
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Camille K. Spain Web Design & Development Reviews & Testimonials
Donna A Owner at Petrified Forest Art
5.0★
Web Design Review from Donna A
I was very impressed with Camille's level of expertise! Her work is high quality and turn around time was so fast. Camille understood my website needs and became indispensable in bringing the vision I had for the website to reality. Strongly recommended!
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Infinite IT Support & Strategic Consulting for Thriving Businesses
As your dedicated partner, we take care of all your IT, business, brand, and marketing essentials,guaranteeing reliable and consistent system functioning with predictable cost. This streamlined approach empowers your business to concentrate on growth levers while we handle the technicalities with assured...
Location
Portland, Oregon
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Campfire IT Solutions Services
Managed Services
IT Services
Cybersecurity
IT Compliance Solution
Cloud Consulting
SEO
Social Media Marketing
Web Design
Web Development
eCommerce Development
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FirmScribe, LLC
Macro Law Group
City of Hiawassee
Cascade Physical Therapy
Cone & Associates CPAs
Hillside Chapel
Davenport Transportation
J and F Tree Service
DFN Strategy
Y2Y Networks
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
Campfire IT Solutions Reviews & Testimonials
Josh Richardson Review from Google
5.0★
Josh Richardson's Review Sourced from Google
Campfire Solutions is your one stop shop for all things IT related. They have answered all my questions and provided excellent support in great detail, no matter how small I thought my question might be. I am transitioning from a large corporate into starting my own business, Campfire solutions is there when I need them, and I must say it's really comforting to know the person I am talking to is located right here in the United States.
FlyeGirl Review from Google
5.0★
FlyeGirl's Review Sourced from Google
Jordan answered my support call on my first call in and scheduled time to come fix my problem the following morning. Quick turnaround! We were able to get what we needed done in an hour and he was very friendly and knowledgeable. I 10/10 recommend Campfire IT solutions for your personal or business IT needs.
Katie Carpenter Review from Google
5.0★
Katie Carpenter's Review Sourced from Google
I love working with Campfire IT Solutions. Not only are they, responsive and knowledgeable, they make technology easy to understand and always teach me something new.
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Kevin Mooney is a strategy-first creative that turns tangled ideas into strong positioning, focused brands, and websites that earn their keep. The work is grounded in clear thinking, smart design, and decisions that move the business forward...
Location
Bend, Oregon
Number of Employees
Under 49
Portfolios Count
1 Project Listed
Kevin Mooney Creative Services
Branding
Creative Services
Web Design
Digital Marketing
Web Development
UI/UX Design
SEO
Email Marketing
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Sunriver Brewing Co.
The Hixon
Davy Powersports
Broken Top Golf Club
Silver Moon Brewery
HSCO
Hello Birdie
Air Kauai
Continuum
Homestead Family Medicine
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
Kevin Mooney Creative Reviews & Testimonials
Josh Rust Review from Google
5.0★
Josh Rust's Review Sourced from Google
I hired Kevin to build me a website before I knew what I wanted or had any real branding. Kevin took my ramblings, screen captures of other things I liked, and guided me patiently and professionally into a beautiful final product. He was great to work with and I look forward to looking working with him in the future.
Angie Shaw Review from Google
5.0★
Angie Shaw's Review Sourced from Google
We have worked with Kevin and his team throughout the years on several website redesigns, logos, and all things branding and strategy and had a great experience and outcome for our desired goals and mission of our company. I would definitely recommend if you are looking to invest in moving your company forward in leveling up on your overall branding strategy and goals. They are also great problem solvers and creative masterminds; and on top of all that they are super fun, laid back and easy to work with!
Angela Norwood Review from Google
5.0★
Angela Norwood's Review Sourced from Google
It would be difficult to overstate the depth, professionalism and integrity Kevin brought to the process of creating a brand identity and mission for my company. Kevin takes the time to understand and articulate the why behind the what, and helped me discover the values and priorities which guided everything else in our work together. Kevin's creative process is collaborative and inclusive, and he does not let conventional thinking limit possibilities. The time we spent in discussion and discovery resulted in a clearer, more durable brand that is recognizable and easily disseminated across platforms. From deep listening to skilled website design to overseeing creative, Kevin will help you discover what is most important about your brand (and yourself) and animate your message with sincerity and vibrancy. In a time when things are becoming less personal and more automated, Kevin values the trust and rapport that is built through real relationships and goes out of his way to cultivate them. I hold Kevin in the highest regard as both a professional and a human being, and I encourage you to consider working with him on your next project. You'll be glad you did!
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Qodestar is a digital studio focused on building clean, high-performing mobile apps and digital experiences. We partner with startups, growing businesses, and creative teams to transform ideas into intuitive mobile solutions through thoughtful design and development...
Location
Portland, Oregon
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$75/hr
Minimal Budget
Under $1,000
Portfolios Count
1 Project Listed
Qodestar Services
Mobile App Development
Product Design
UI/UX Design
Digital Marketing
SEO
PPC
Social Media Marketing
eCommerce
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Ad-Apt is the best marketing company in the USA that offers solutions to complex business problems. We have 15 years of experience in advertising, web design, development, SEO, social media, etc...
Location
Lake Oswego, Oregon
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$100/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Ad-Apt Services
SEO
Digital Marketing
PPC
Web Design
eCommerce Development
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Digital Marketing Is A Monster Well Help You Slay It
Whether its the life-sucking Google Beast, the unpredictable Meta Monster, or the wiley lil Wordpress, well help you get these creatures under control! Your online presence is too complicated...
Location
Lebanon, Oregon
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$135/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Weldwood Marketing Services
Digital Marketing
SEO
PPC
Business Consulting
Managed Services
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Slade Insights is a Bend-based digital marketing agency focused on helping service businesses grow. We combine nationwide expertise with deep local knowledge of Central Oregon markets. Our services include Local SEO, Google Business Profile optimization, and reputation management to improve rankings and...
Location
Bend, Oregon
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$100/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Slade Insights Services
SEO
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