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List of Top SEO Agencies in the US

128 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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  • Day is New Creative, LLC

    Helping Nonprofits & Small Businesses Grow Online

    Based in Seattle and serving clients nationwide, Day is New Creative specializes in WordPress website design, maintenance, and SEO for nonprofits, wellness practitioners, and small businesses. Working with graphic designers and marketing departments to translate their designs to WordPress is also a specialty...

    Location
    Seattle, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    5.0 5.0 (17)

  • Hometown Marketing Agency

    Websites and marketing built for local businesses.

    Hometown Marketing Agency helps Kansas City businesses look better online, get found locally, and turn more visitors into leads. We build clean, conversion-focused websites, improve local SEO, manage paid ads, and create marketing systems that help small businesses grow without feeling overwhelmed...

    Location
    Overland Park, Kansas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
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  • SunerGarcia

    Big Ideas Start with SunerGarcia.

    We are SunerGarcia. We are an innovative digital marketing agency that focuses on building around technology and consumer experience. We build exciting brand experiences for our clients. Our team is a fine assortment of movers and shakers, creatives, designers, planners, tech enthusiast, and all around hard...

    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Mader Marketing

    Built For Small Business Owners

    Mader Marketing LLC is a small business-focused digital marketing agency that helps local businesses improve online visibility, generate leads, and simplify digital marketing management. Founded by former small business owner Scott Mader, the agency specializes in SEO, AI-powered marketing, local search...

    Location
    Amelia, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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    5.0 5.0 (10)

  • American Logo Artist

    Elevate Your Brand's Identity with Distinctive Logo Designs

    American Logo Artist is your go-to partner for logo design and branding services that aim to make your brand unforgettable. With a commitment to creativity, innovation, and client satisfaction, We help businesses establish a strong and distinctive online presence...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • Get Us Listed

    We have years of expertise assisting organizations exactly like yours to expand.

    Our team of experts is passionate about seeing our clients succeed, and we have a track record of delivering outstanding results. We provide a wide range of services, including search engine optimization, web design, pay-per-click advertising, email marketing, and many other strategies to help you connect...

    Location
    Delta, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    5.0 5.0 (13)

  • InboundAV

    Your Reliable HubSpot Solutions Provider

    Power up your company's success with our InboundAV agency! We specialize in turning marketing, sales and customer retention strategies into unstoppable engines of prosperity. Let us help you unleash the full potential of all three areas to skyrocket your business results...

    Location
    Glendale, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Electric Web Services

    Dynamic Digital Marketing.

    Electric Web Services propels your business into the digital spotlight with cutting-edge SEO, bespoke web design, and strategic digital marketing. Our expert team crafts tailored solutions that boost visibility, engage audiences, and drive growth. Transform your online presence with us today!...

    Location
    Ormond Beach, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
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    5.0 5.0 (3)

  • Matthews Design

    Matthews Design exists to put to death lazy websites that dont work.

    Matthews Design, based in Louisville, KY, specializes in creating websites that not only stand out but also work hard for your business. We help businesses attract the right audience, communicate effectively, and achieve their goals with websites designed to perform. Unlike do-it-all "full-service"...

    Location
    Louisville, Kentucky
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    5.0 5.0 (97)

  • Destin Web Designs

    Destin's #1 Web Design and Local SEO Experts.

    Destin Web Designs is your go-to expert for high-performance websites, local SEO, and digital marketing in Destin and the Florida Panhandle. We build stunning, mobile-friendly websites optimized for search engines, helping businesses rank higher and attract more customers. From Google Business Profile...

    Location
    Destin, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
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  • Abtach DMCC

    Fastest Growing IT Company

    ABTACH DMCC is a UAE-based company that offers a wide range of services to meet client needs. We analyze every aspect of your business, including its history and organizational patterns. This in-depth approach allows us to provide customized solutions, from social media marketing to SEO services...

    Location
    Dallas, Texas
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
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    4.3 4.3 (18)

  • LC3 Creative LLC

    We are the marketing agency of tomorrow, bringing big ideas to small businesses today.

    We are LC3 Creative, based in East Liverpool, Ohio, a digital marketing agency founded in 2020 with a mission to empower and uplift local small businesses. Rooted in a commitment to excellence - we specialize in providing innovative and tailored marketing solutions, ranging from web development and graphic...

    Location
    East Liverpool, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $21/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
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  • Deviate Labs

    The key to success in today's market

    Deviate Labs has made a name for itself within the growth marketing/growth hacking world by helping companies grow. From bootstrapped startups like Dollar Shave Club and Shark Tank successes to global conglomerates, tattoo artists, Grammy nominees and beyond - Deviate Labs stands out as an experienced leader...

    Location
    West Hollywood, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
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    5.0 5.0 (5)

  • Polymathus

    Music. Art. Design. Engineering.

    Polymathus, LLC will work with you to examine each alternative and pick the path that saves you the most time and money now and in the long term, whether it's polishing up an old site or building a new one with all the current conveniences built in. We provide small to medium-sized businesses personalized web...

    Location
    Phoenix, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $135/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • Vaquero Advertising

    Cultural Innovation

    Vaquero Advertising is your go-to Hispanic/Multicultural Marketing Agency in Dallas, Texas. From specialized campaigns to measurable results, we connect you with the Hispanic market and deliver impactful solutions for your brand...

    Location
    Roanoke, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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    4.4 4.4 (7)

  • Kid2Design

    Elevate Your Digital Identity

    From Professional Web Design to First-Page SEO We Build the Tools That Grow Your Brand. Kid2Design continues to follow a project-based pricing model that emphasizes custom quotes tailored to a business's specific digital needs. Rather than rigid, one-size-fits-all tiers, they focus on individual project...

    Location
    Indianapolis, Indiana
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • 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...

    Location
    Columbus, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
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  • MAJER UNLTD LLC

    Impact Influence Proximity

    MAJER is a woman-owned firm specializing in integrated marketing, global PR, and strategic communications. We operate on the principle that a brand's public narrative and its marketing infrastructure should function as a single unit. By unifying these three disciplines, we provide the oversight necessary to...

    Location
    Dover, Delaware
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Clicksbridge

    We Grow Great Companies Faster

    ClicksBridge Internet Marketing Agency is a full-service agency specializing in lead generation, PPC, social media marketing and management, SEO, web design and development, and more...

    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Hang Wire

    Custom website design to take your business to the next level.

    We specialize in designing affordable websites for small to medium sized businesses, not-for-profits, sole proprietors and individuals of all types pursuing their dreams. We pride ourselves on our ability to produce amazing results no matter your budget. We dont cut corners by using generic design templates...

    Location
    Seattle, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
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    5.0 5.0 (5)

  • GLG Studio

    Strategy + Storytelling + Design For Mission-driven Impact.

    GLG Studio is a Black-owned creative strategy and communications studio based in Los Angeles and Oakland. We help mission-driven organizations and public-sector partners translate complex work into clear, culturally fluent campaigns that build trust and drive action. We blend stakeholder-informed strategy...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Mysearch Global Rewards MSGR

    Boost Your Business Digitally with Our Expert Support

    Established in 2018, Mysearch Global Rewards evolved into MSGR, an innovative IT solutions firm boasting a strong presence in India, Dubai, and the United States. Under the guidance of a dedicated team of IT experts, each with over twenty years of experience in the field across more than a dozen countries...

    Location
    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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    4.4 4.4 (2)

  • Pixel Jar

    Design. Develop. Deliver.

    Don't settle for an ordinary online presence. Pixel Jar helps make your website vision a reality, custom-building user experiences that forge engaging connections with your visitors and create the foundation of lasting success! From idea to optimization and beyond - we'll work together to get you where you...

    Location
    Tustin, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Nooera

    Nooera of Digital Innovation.

    At Nooera, we build solutions that customers, teams and investors will love. Entrepreneurs and business choose Nooera to bring ideas to life and generate real-world impact. We specialize in building apps, AI agents, websites, brands and ads. Work with us to step into a "new era" of your business in 2024!...

    Location
    Seattle, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • Coderapper

    Shopify design, development and marketing agency.

    Digital commerce agency Coderapper focuses on growth and has locations in the US, Canada, and India. For meaningful customer experiences, we combine data-driven design, specialized development, and targeted growth strategy...

    Location
    Sunnyvale, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
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  • GrapesTech Solutions Pvt Ltd

    Digital Business Solutions with a Difference!

    GrapesTech Solutions is a prominent IT consultancy renowned for delivering cutting-edge digital business solutions. Our expertise lies in offering comprehensive IT consulting, website development and design, and system integration services tailored to meet the evolving needs of businesses...

    Location
    Lewes, Delaware
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
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  • Telepathy

    Empowering Businesses with Cutting-Edge Technology.

    Telepathy Infotech stands out as a top software company, providing exceptional mobile app development and web development services. Their solutions are tailored to meet client needs, ensuring innovative, user-friendly, and high-performance applications that elevate businesses across industries...

    Location
    Casper, Wyoming
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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    4.0 4.0 (21)

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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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