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List of Top SEO Agencies in the US

5,891 Companies - Rankings updated: August 24, 2026

DesignRush evaluates SEO companies for SEO expertise, campaign performance, and verified client reviews to help businesses choose confidently. Some listings may be paid.

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  • DiscoverMyBusiness

    Digital Marketing Services

    Digital Marketing Services

    If your business needs help with generating qualified leads and getting real results from your online marketing, our campaigns require specialized market knowledge, and that’s where we can help!...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • CRO
    • PPC
    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
    View Profile
    5.0 5.0 (39)
    5.0 5.0 (97)

  • Magneto IT Solutions

    Verified Verified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.
    Next-Gen Digital Commerce and Growth Marketing Partner

    Next-Gen Digital Commerce and Growth Marketing Partner

    Magneto IT Solutions is a global SEO agency with 15+ years of experience and a 250-person team, covering technical, local, e-commerce, and migration SEO across 12+ industries. With $15B+ in client revenue empowered, it suits mid-size to enterprise brands...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    • eCommerce Development
    • eCommerce
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    47 Projects Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (35)
    5.0 5.0 (15)

  • Ignite Digital

    The World is Online. Your Company Should be too.

    The World is Online. Your Company Should be too.

    Ignite Digital is an SEO agency founded in 2008 with US operations, covering on-page, off-page, technical, and local SEO for 500+ clients. It suits small to mid-size businesses in home services, legal, medical, and e-commerce seeking organic growth...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Email Marketing
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    Location
    Houston, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
    View Profile
    5.0 5.0 (35)
    4.8 4.8 (121)

  • Netpeak USA

    Netpeak is your trusted partner in growing business.

    Netpeak is your trusted partner in growing business.

    Netpeak is a global SEO agency since 2006 with a US office in Wilmington, 80+ SEO experts, and 2,100+ completed projects. Serving Domino's, Bosch, and Puma, it covers technical, local, e-commerce, JavaScript, mobile, and GEO across multiple industries...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Email Marketing
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    Location
    Wilmington, Delaware
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
    View Profile
    5.0 5.0 (34)
    5.0 5.0 (3)

  • Coinband

    Crypto & NFT growth marketing agency.

    Crypto & NFT growth marketing agency.

    Coinband stands out as a premier marketing agency specializing in Web3, Crypto, and NFT projects. Our firm excels in delivering advanced client-focused proficiency to address diverse marketing challenges. Partnering with Coinband provides exclusive access to top-tier financial and crypto media as well as...

    Top Services:

    • Content Marketing
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • Direct Marketing
    • SEO
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    5.0 5.0 (33)

  • LinkGraph

    Grow your Revenue through Transparent & Results-Driven SEO

    Grow your Revenue through Transparent & Results-Driven SEO

    LinkGraph is a US SEO firm combining AI-powered automation with human expertise, serving 800+ clients including P&G, Zynga, and Shutterfly. With proprietary AI agents and a 250,000+ publisher exchange, it guarantees results in 30 days for mid-size to enterprise brands...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Public Relations
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (32)
    4.6 4.6 (21)

  • Lantern Sol

    We Design, Develop & Grow Shopify Plus D2C Brands

    We Design, Develop & Grow Shopify Plus D2C Brands

    Web design, built, and grow e-commerce stores. With over $100,000,000 in e-commerce sales, 600+ custom store builds, and thousands of keywords on the front page of Google our e-commerce experts will provide the rocket fuel to grow your business...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Design
    • PPC
    • CRO
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Cincinnati, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
    View Profile
    5.0 5.0 (32)
    5.0 5.0 (145)

  • Matrix Bricks

    Digital Transformation | IT Consulting - We build your business brick by brick!

    Digital Transformation | IT Consulting - We build your business brick by brick!

    At Matrix Bricks, we fuse cutting-edge technology with creative innovation to elevate your business performance globally...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • eCommerce Development
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $45/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    54 Projects Listed
    View Profile
    5.0 5.0 (31)
    4.7 4.7 (456)

  • 12AM Agency

    Dominate your local market by leveraging AI

    Dominate your local market by leveraging AI

    12 Adaptive Marketing distinguishes itself through data-driven innovation and a relentless focus on measurable growth. As a leading search engine optimization company, our tailored strategies consistently enhance outcomes in organic visibility, lead generation, and digital authority...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Services
    • Content Marketing
    • SEO
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    Location
    Dallas, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $195/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
    View Profile
    5.0 5.0 (30)
    4.5 4.5 (17)

  • Jives Media

    The SEO & Digital Ad Experts

    The SEO & Digital Ad Experts

    Jives Media is a San Francisco SEO agency covering technical SEO, content optimization, link building, AEO, and AI Overview optimization. Named 5X Agency of the Year, it suits businesses seeking enterprise-grade organic search integrated with paid ads and web design...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Development
    • PPC
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
    View Profile
    5.0 5.0 (30)
    5.0 5.0 (164)

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7 Frequently Asked Questions About SEO Services USA

When should you hire large SEO agencies in the US and when specialized firms?

Hire large US SEO agencies when you need multiple capabilities under one roof, such as technical SEO, content development, PR, and paid media. Hire specialized firms when SEO is your main growth channel, and you have defined needs, such as eCommerce optimization. Specialized SEO companies in the USA provide direct access to senior marketers and offer in-depth expertise in a vertical or region. As such, it best suits businesses that rely on organic search as their primary customer acquisition channel. 

Searchbloom breaks down the most common specialized SEO agencies in the USA: 

  • Local and multi-location SEO companies in the US focus on fine-tuning location data, reviews, and optimizing Google Business Profiles.   
  • National SEO agencies prioritize content strategy, internal linking, and link building initiatives.   
  • eCommerce SEO firms manage catalogs, feeds, schema, faceted navigation, and parameterized URLs. 

What should you look for to ensure the agency is not selling outdated SEO services?

Ask about its specific infrastructure for large language models (LLMs) and real human experiences. Agencies that reply with "exact-match keyword density" and standard text-based blogs are using obsolete playbooks that damage your ranking. 

Here is what separates modern SEO services from outdated ones: 

Modern SEO practices: 

  • Topic authority and content depth
  • Earning editorial backlinks
  • Core Web Vitals and technical health
  • AI search visibility (AEO/GEO)
  • Search intent matching

Outdated SEO practices:

  • Thin pages with high keyword density
  • Buying links or using private blog networks (PBNs)
  • Ignoring page experience signals
  • Optimizing for Google only
  • Ranking for high-volume vanity keywords

How do you audit the USA SEO company's strategy to verify its legitimacy?

You should review its white-hat strategies, link-building practices, and account recovery process by requesting live and documented samples of client work from the past 90 days. 

Legitimate companies will be able to provide these items as proof of their expertise instead of relying solely on their proposals or hiding behind the “proprietary methodology” answer.

What should a USA SEO service proposal include?

A USA SEO service proposal should include the following elements:

  • A baseline audit
  • Defined monthly deliverables and KPIs
  • Named team members
  • A reporting model
  • Contract terms

It should also explicitly state what work is out of scope and the specific triggers for additional billing. 

How long should you realistically wait before expecting measurable results?

On average, you can expect initial results within 3-6 months, such as cleaner indexation, stronger crawl signals, and improved long-tail visibility. Within 6-12 months, SEO momentum builds for more sustained results, including movement on priority terms, more qualified traffic, and stronger conversion performance. 

As estimated by Rock Salt Marketing Cooperative, results tend to progress as follows:  

  • Month 1-3: Early ranking and traffic gains  
  • Month 3-6: Increase in qualified leads  
  • Month 6-12: ROI turns positive  
  • After the first year: Exponential growth and stable revenue tied to traditional and AI search 

How much output do SEO services in the USA deliver in a month?

SEO services in the USA deliver 10-15 hours of work per month for basic packages, 15-25 hours for standard work, and 25-60+ hours for more advanced strategies. 

As described by Funnel Boost Media, how the overall output is dispersed depends on the service tiers and the defined SEO strategy:  

  • Basic SEO: 10-15 hours of work per month, covering technical SEO, a light content plan, a site audit, minimal outreach, and baseline SEO reporting.  
  • Standard SEO: 15-25 hours per month, covering ongoing technical SEO, copywriting, recurring SEO audits, and link building outreach.
  • Advanced SEO: 25-60 hours per month, including in-depth audits, extensive content creation (20-30 pages per month), intensified link building, ongoing technical SEO maintenance, and performance monitoring. 

At what point should you fire the USA SEO company versus giving them more time?

Look for another SEO company when the current one has not presented tangible results after 6 months and shows constant behavioral problems.

Give the agency more time if you are in the first 6 months of your engagement, deliverables are completed on schedule, and the agency proactively flags issues and adjusts strategies accordingly.

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