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List of Top SEO Agencies in the US

7 Companies - Rankings updated: September 03, 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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  • Major Tom

    Find clarity in chaos

    A brand as great as yours deserves great marketing. Grounded in results, Major Tom helps your ROI and ROAS blast off with planning and performance under one roof. With us, you'll get strategic innovation as well as top-tier tactical execution...

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    • Digital Services
    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    15 Projects Listed

    Major Tom Services

    • Digital Services
    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Branding
    • PPC
    • eCommerce
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Creative Services
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    • Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
    • 7-Eleven
    • Chubb Insurance
    • MEC
    • HSBC Bank
    • COBS Bread
    • Air France
    • Costco Wholesale
    • Pirelli USA
    • Bulletproof
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Major Tom Reviews & Testimonials

    • Chris Palliser
      Chris Palliser Community Manager at Shift
      5.0 ★

      Web Design Review from Chris Palliser

      I work with Shift (Solar & Energy Storage Installer) and I had a great experience working with Major Tom on our brand refresh and new website. Their team is knowledgable, thoughtful, supportive, and I feel they personally and genuinely want us to succeed as a business. Shout out to Nathalie! They made me feel like a priority during any request, and delivered a polished functional design and UX that feels both national and locally grounded, exactly what we asked for. Communication was strong throughout, and they were quick to find solutions when challenges came up, as they inevitably do. Thank you, Major Tom! Highly Recommend!

    • Tim Thatcher
      Tim Thatcher Performance Marketing Manager at Petcurean
      5.0 ★

      Digital Advertising Review from Tim Thatcher

      I've worked with Major Tom for just over 10 years in varying capacities across their Paid Media and Social Media teams. I've always enjoyed very positive working relationships, and they have offered great value and strategic guidance to media campaigns. They always add valuable insights into the data and make recommendations to improve overall strategy. It's always felt like a strong strategic partnership and they seem to have a positive working culture. Would highly recommend them as a media partner.

    • Jamie McCalman
      Jamie McCalman Senior Director at Westland Insurance
      5.0 ★

      WordPress Website Design Review from Jamie McCalman

      Major Tom is a strong choice for enterprise organizations that need both strategic thinking and technical reliability. They understand the demands of a national insurance brokerage and bring the right expertise to every phase of a project. Their workflow is structured and efficient, with seamless handoffs between design, development, and launch. Anna provides excellent account leadership. She is responsive, organized, and solutions oriented. From maintaining nearly perfect uptime to rapidly addressing security and technical issues, their team is dependable. The new website components they designed have enhanced how we communicate complex insurance information to our clients.

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    4.8 4.8 (29)

  • Urban Insight

    Driving Digital Success with Innovative Strategy and Web Solutions

    Urban Insight is the leading digital agency in Los Angeles, specializing in digital strategy, website design, development, and support. With a focus on project leadership, thoughtful design, and technical best practices, we create award-winning websites that drive success. Our proven track record and...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Design Services
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed

    Urban Insight Services

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Design Services
    • WordPress Website Design
    • CRO
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
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    • American Library Association
    • Los Angeles County Museum of Art
    • University of Southern California
    • Japanese American National Museum
    • City of Los Angeles
    • Kennedy Wilson (NYSE: KW)
    • The Broad Museum
    • Legal Services Corporation
    • Planetizen
    • California Arts Council
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Urban Insight Reviews & Testimonials

    • Alejandra Hernandez, MBA
      Alejandra Hernandez, MBA Operations Manager at LANGDON PARK CAPITAL
      5.0 ★

      Web Development Review from Alejandra Hernandez, MBA

      Urban Insight delivered top-notch service for our company that invests in transformative workforce and affordable housing communities that create positive social impact for residents and generate strong financial returns for investors. The project was completed on time, with great attention to detail and creativity. We highly recommend Urban Insight for anyone looking for reliable and high-quality digital solutions! Their team was professional, responsive, and truly understood our needs. Urban Insight assisted with digital strategy, design, and development of our website, and developed strategies to organize and present our content in a user-friendly manner, aligning with our goals and priorities.

    • Chris Mawhorter
      Chris Mawhorter Client Engagement Manager at Affirma Consulting
      5.0 ★

      Web Development Review from Chris Mawhorter

      Urban Insight is communicative and extremely organised, sticking to a clear outline and never missing deadlines. They strive to provide tailored solutions to unique business problems, putting the end client’s needs as the top priority.

    • Langdon Park Capital LLC
      Langdon Park Capital LLC Review from Google
      5.0 ★

      Langdon Park Capital LLC's Review Sourced from Google

      Urban Insight delivered top-notch service for our company that invests in transformative workforce and affordable housing communities that create positive social impact for residents and generate strong financial returns for investors. The project was completed on time, with great attention to detail and creativity. We highly recommend Urban Insight for anyone looking for reliable and high-quality digital solutions! Their team was professional, responsive, and truly understood our needs. Urban Insight assisted with digital strategy, design, and development of our website, and developed strategies to organize and present our content in a user-friendly manner, aligning with our goals and priorities.

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    4.5 4.5 (2)
    5.0 5.0 (3)

  • NOVUS

    Architecting growth with purpose.

    NOVUS is an independent media agency that architects growth with purpose where every media decision is intentional, measurable, and built for impact...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Video Marketing
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $185/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up

    NOVUS Services

    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Video Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Digital Strategy
    • SEO
    • Big Data Analytics
    • Business Consulting
    • CRO
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    • Valvoline Instant Oil Change
    • Fidium Fiber
    • Kevin's Natural Foods
    • DePaul University
    • Mayo Clinic
    • Walgreen's
    • Fever-Tree
    • ALDI
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  • Cutwater

    Independent, Full-Service Creative & Media Agency

    At Cutwater, we hone and sharpen a brand into something more distinctive so it has a better chance of cutting through, being heard, and standing apart. Because we believe that distinctive brands are the ones more people care about. And because we know distinctive brands are the ones that drive growth and...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Package Design
    • Advertising
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up

    Cutwater Services

    • SEO
    • Package Design
    • Advertising
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • Video Production
    • Market Research
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    • Harvest Snaps
    • Peet's Coffee & Tea
    • Ray-Ban
    • Lenscrafters
    • Whitman's
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  • Orbit Media Studios

    Orbit is an Award-Winning Digital Marketing and Web Design Agency Based in Chicago.

    Orbit is an award-winning digital marketing and web design agency based in Chicago. Orbit is a team of in-house web design, web development and optimization experts. Our digital marketing services focus on SEO-driven website design, development and conversion optimization...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • CRO
    • SEO
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $165/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up

    Orbit Media Studios Services

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • CRO
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • eCommerce Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Design Services
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    • Vienna Beef
    • Bottleneck Management Group
    • Greater Chicago Food Depository
    • 6sense
    • International Institute for Nanotechnology
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    Orbit Media Studios Reviews & Testimonials

    • Davis Scratello
      Davis Scratello Review from Google
      5.0 ★

      Davis Scratello's Review Sourced from Google

      Orbit Media Studios in Chicago is the "James Clear" of digital marketing content creators. The amount of value they pack into each email or post is really impressive and it's the only email I still subscribe to and read. They also provide helpful tactical marketing guidance. A win for the SEO and Content team here.

    • Jill Brown
      Jill Brown Review from Google
      5.0 ★

      Jill Brown's Review Sourced from Google

      Andy is one of if not the best Marketer that I've ran into. He takes time out of his busy schedule to walk me through issues that I'm having. I learn so much in our short calls. He's excellent at explaining marketing in simple terms and his guidance has helped drive me to become a better marketer. I highly suggest using Orbit Media Studios for your website and SEO needs. They are simply the best!

    • Ryan Blackman
      Ryan Blackman Review from Google
      5.0 ★

      Ryan Blackman's Review Sourced from Google

      We’ve been working with Orbit Media since 2010, and they just helped us successfully launch our second website. Their process is thorough, clear, and easy to manage. Orbit walks you through each step, making sure everything is handled smoothly. They are open to ideas, and even if they don’t have an immediate solution, they always find one and respond quickly. When we’ve needed emergency assistance, they’ve been incredibly responsive, usually within a few hours. We’ve never had issues with our site going down, and I highly recommend this team for their reliability and expertise!

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    4.8 4.8 (45)

  • SENSIS

    Cultural Connections That Convert.

    As an integrated cross-cultural marketing agency, Sensis connects brands with people through meaningful marketing strategies that build sustainable demand. Our cross-cultural model combines expertise in the Hispanic, African American, and Asian markets, while our research-based approach offers cost-efficient...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Graphic Design
    • Public Relations
    • SEO
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    Glendale, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up

    SENSIS Services

    • Video Production
    • Graphic Design
    • Public Relations
    • SEO
    • Media Buying
    • Market Research
    • UI/UX Design
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    • Sempra Energy
    • OC Fair
    • San Diego Gas & Electric
    • Vantage Bank
    • University of Texas at Austin.
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  • Peaktwo

    Designing, building, and optimizing modern website systems.

    Peaktwo is a strategy-led web consultancy that designs, builds, and optimizes high-performing websites for fast-growing B2B companies. We help marketing teams turn their websites into modern digital platforms that support demand generation, user engagement, and long-term growth...

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    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Fort Mill, South Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up

    Peaktwo Services

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Creative Services
    • SEO
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    • Itential
    • Emplifi
    • Smithbucklin
    • Granicus
    • Cayuse
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    Peaktwo Reviews & Testimonials

    • Ann Tate
      Ann Tate Review from Google
      5.0 ★

      Ann Tate's Review Sourced from Google

      Our business, United Wellness Center & Sports Rehab, located in Northern Virginia, has been using Peaktwo for many years now and are more than thrilled with their work. Peaktwo created our website, mobile website application and continually helps us with blogging and content marketing. If you are looking for a top notch firm to help you maximize your online and marketing presence, then Peaktwo is for you.

    • Lori Biggers
      Lori Biggers Review from Google
      5.0 ★

      Lori Biggers's Review Sourced from Google

      We've worked with Mike and the staff at Peaktwo since 2009. They have provided services from the development and continual updates of our website, to providing our staff with lectures on marketing and the use of social media to our clients. They offer creative solutions for challenging industries. We're grateful to have them at our side.

    • Nolan M
      Nolan M Review from Google
      5.0 ★

      Nolan M's Review Sourced from Google

      Mike and his team at Peaktwo have provided great vision and expertise for Roadmaster Active Suspension in any area that pertains to strategy, web development, online presence and usual website maintenance. Their communication and detailed execution is on point, the team is top notch. Peaktwo certainly comes with my recommendation!

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    5.0 5.0 (23)

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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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