The pitch is always convincing. The results rarely match. Use this vetted directory of the best US SEO agencies to separate credible partners from the noise. Filter your search by budget, expertise, and location.

List of Top SEO Agencies in the US

166 Companies - Rankings updated: September 04, 2026

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

Expertise
Media & Communications
Under $1,000
Sort by: Sponsored
United States × Media & Communications × Under $1,000 × Clear Filters

  • Website Visionaries

    Innovative Web Solutions for a Global Impact.

    We offer services such as corporate branding, custom video animations, and domain and hosting solutions, tailored to meet the unique needs of businesses...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • SEO
    • Show more
    Location
    Jackson, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Visit Website View Profile
    5.0 5.0 (5)

  • 100 Codes Technologies

    We help your business scale to new heights with innovative AI-driven strategies.

    We deliver results-driven solutions as a leading AI Optimization Agency in the USA. Our expertise covers every aspect of digital marketing, ensuring your business stays ahead in a competitive market...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • SEO
    • Show more
    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Visit Website View Profile

  • Brand Alchemy Marketing

    Elevating Brands With Purpose

    Brand Alchemy Marketing is a Dallas-based agency transforming underperforming marketing into measurable business growth. Founded by a former VP of Marketing with 15+ years of experience leading strategies for startups and billion-dollar brands, we bring a unique blend of data-driven strategy and bold creative...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • Show more
    Location
    Dallas, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Visit Website View Profile

  • Lobi Software Studio

    Lobi Software Studio is a boutique software agency based in Columbus, GA serving small businesses across the Southeast. We build custom software, MVPs, and AI solutions in 30 days. Our model is different: you own the code, we share equity only if you license it. Services include MVP development, AI consulting...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Columbus, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Visit Website View Profile

  • Globe Runner

    Rocket Fuel for Your Business

    Globe Runner is a Texan boutique agency that's been serving digital goodness since 2008. Our services include search engine optimization (SEO), search engine marketing (SEM), content marketing, advertising (PPC), branding and marketing automation...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Show more
    Location
    Addison, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Visit Website View Profile
    4.8 4.8 (20)

  • Stellen Infotech

    You Think, We Create.

    Stellen Infotech is a global technology company that provides web development, mobile app development, digital marketing, IT consulting, and dedicated resource outsourcing services. Our skilled teams use cutting-edge technologies and tools to deliver tailored solutions that drive business growth. Wi...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Santa Monica, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Visit Website View Profile
    4.5 4.5 (141)

  • Social View Agency

    They Grow Your Business. You Grow Their Portfolio.

    We match you with high-achieving student marketers that work smarter, hustle harder, and cost a fraction of "the pros."...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
    • Show more
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $18/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Visit Website View Profile

  • Meritus Media

    Elevate Your Authority Amplify Your Voice

    Meritus Media apart is its innovative mindset and commitment to redefining modern communication. Clients are consistently drawn to the agencys fresh perspective and unique methods, which merge traditional PR expertise with the latest in digital tools and social trends. This forward-thinking approach allows...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Web Development
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Clearwater, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Visit Website View Profile

  • Pink Shark Marketing

    Bring Your Vision To Life

    We Use The Internet To Develop Brands And Convert Sales...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Social Media Marketing
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Visit Website View Profile
    5.0 5.0 (19)

  • LoudEgg

    Breakout Of Your Shell

    LoudEgg is a branding and web design company in New York specializing in logo design, graphic designs, digital marketing, cartoons, and website development. The goal is that your message reaches its target audience, through any digital and print method available...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Software Testing
    • Design Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Manhasset, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Visit Website View Profile
    5.0 5.0 (19)

  • Premium Web Experts

    Web Design Agency USA

    Social media marketing is another asset that helps our clients in engaging more people on their brand's social media site. Premium web expert's team will keep track of your competitor's website...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $244/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Visit Website View Profile

  • DigitalBirds

    We Will Help Your Brand To Fly Above The Crowd.

    We are a remote digital marketing agency focused on helping companies and startups establish their branding and online presence...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Sheridan, Wyoming
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Visit Website View Profile

  • Zynergetix Hub

    Transform Digital Strategy Into Scalable Business

    Zynergetix Hub is an integrated digital agency that bridges creative vision with technical execution. We specialize in building high-performance websites, developing AI-powered automation solutions, and executing data-driven marketing strategies that generate measurable ROI. From SaaS platforms and e-commerce...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Software Development
    • AI Development
    • Show more
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Visit Website View Profile

  • Marhardt Consulting

    Clarkston Website Design That Wins Local Customers

    Marhardt Consulting designs, builds, and manages websites, business automations, and custom software for Michigan small businesses. Managed website plans start at $100 per month with no big upfront fee, and most sites launch in about a week...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Reputation Management
    • Logo Design
    • Show more
    Location
    City of the Village of Clarkston, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Visit Website View Profile

  • PRFire

    Empower Your PR, Reach New Heights.

    PRFire is a dedicated PR agency specializing in press release writing and distribution services. With a focused team and strategic partnerships, PRFire distributes client messages to targeted journalists and media outlets. The agency's contract-free model offers flexibility and transparency to businesses...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Visit Website View Profile

  • Dawn IT Services

    Empowering Organizations to Thrive with AI and Cutting-Edge Technological Solutions

    Dawn IT Services powers B2B growth with smart, cost-efficient solutions that drive measurable results. We specialize in sales outsourcing, sales automation, lead generation, and staff augmentation, helping businesses scale with ease. Our expertise spans robotic process automation, digital transformation, data...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Visit Website View Profile
    5.0 5.0 (4)

  • Plaxo Technologies

    Design, Innovate, Grow.

    Plaxo Technologies is a leading provider of mobile app, digital marketing, website design, and development services. Plaxo Technologies drives digital transformation through tailored strategies, innovative technologies, and expert guidance. We empower businesses to modernize, automate, and scale for long-term...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Bonita Springs, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Visit Website View Profile
    5.0 5.0 (2)

  • Harper Media Group

    Technical SEO & AI Optimization From the Ground Up

    Delivering expert Technical SEO, Structured Data & AI Optimization. Founded by Pamela Harper with 20 years of web development background and 12 years of technical SEO expertise...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • AEO
    • Digital Strategy
    • Web Development
    • CRO
    • Show more
    Location
    Arlington, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $55/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Visit Website View Profile

SEO Agencies by City

SEO Agencies by State

SEO Specializations in the US

Popular Services

Why Companies Trust DesignRush

For almost a decade, DesignRush has connected businesses with the best SEO firms to fuel sustainable online growth. Each SEO services company in our directory is rigorously vetted using key performance indicators such as portfolio quality, verified client feedback, and industry reputation. This trusted screening process has made DesignRush a leading resource for companies seeking professional SEO providers, earning a 4.7-star rating on Google and Trustpilot.

DesignRush rating logos on Trustpilot and Google

Sources

DesignRush sustains a directory of over 40,000 agencies categorized by service category, location, expertise, and reviews. We build our database in two ways:

  • Our dedicated team of agency experts actively searches the web for top-performing companies. We then pull information from their websites, online presence, and client testimonials to verify their status and qualifications prior to listing.
  • The agencies listed get notified of their profiles on the website and they can choose to claim it or not, which suggests their availability for more collaborations.

Agencies can also reach out to DesignRush and must go through the verification process prior to being listed.

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.

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.

What are the best SEO companies in the USA?

The best USA SEO companies are the following:

  1. Funnel Boost Media
  2. Searchbloom
  3. SmartSites
  4. SEOValley
  5. ForeFront Web
  6. Ignite Visibility
  7. Boostability
  8. Connective Web Design
  9. Olifant Digital
  10. Epidemic Marketing
  11. IOI Solutions
  12. Intero Digital
  13. HigherVisibility
  14. Disruptive Advertising
  15. Lounge Lizard

Latest Trends Related to SEO

local seo companies in the us
SEO

The 5 Best Local SEO Companies in the USA for 2026

361
SEO

10 Defining Qualities of a Capable SEO Agency

1,185
What Is AEO
SEO

Answer Engine Optimization (AEO): What It Is and How to Optimize for AI Answers

1,800

Receive Free Proposals

For your project

1

Specify your budget, timeline and project requirements

2

Our experts curate a list of up to 5 most qualified candidate agencies

3

We connect you with them so you can choose the most suitable partner

Specify your requirements