Discover the best SEO agencies to organically increase your traffic. Our expert team curated a list of providers that go above and beyond to improve search visibility, increase qualified traffic, and drive measurable business growth.
We selected the 10 best SEO agencies after evaluating over 15,000 service providers, considering their industry experience, client reviews, portfolios, pricing, and more. In the next section, we will showcase what makes each of these agencies stand out.
The Number 1 SEO Agency as Selected by DesignRush Is:
Searchbloom
- Best for: Overall
- Average Hourly Rate: $100
- Minimum Budget: $1,000 - $10,000
- Founded: 2014
- Location: Draper, Utah
- Notable Clients: Nordstrom, The Perfect Sleep Chair, Goedeker's, Trex Fencing, XBOSoft
Searchbloom is a top-rated SEO agency that helps businesses grow through a proven A.R.T. (Authority, Relevancy, Technology) framework, crafting custom SEO strategies that improve keyword rankings, increase organic traffic, and boost conversions.
Whether it's local, national, or eCommerce SEO, the agency helps clients compete and dominate rankings in highly competitive search results. Offering end-to-end audits, backlink acquisition, and technical optimization, Searchbloom delivers measurable success, which makes it a trusted partner for long-term digital growth.
The Perfect Sleep Chair, a premium manufacturer of sleep chairs, struggled to gain traction online across a competitive market dominated by Amazon and Walmart. To improve visibility, it launched a product-specific microsite but soon faced new technical and authority-related SEO challenges. Partnering with Searchbloom, the brand underwent a full SEO transformation focused on A.R.T. Searchbloom conducted a backlink profile audit, acquired high-quality links, optimized internal linking, and addressed key technical issues to improve search engine performance.
Within two years, the site experienced a 1791% increase in total ranking keywords, growing from 300 to 5,674. First-page rankings soared from 176 to 1,247, and top 3 rankings rose by over 291%. Authority metrics also saw dramatic gains, namely referring domains increased by 1100% and referring pages by 3200%. Organic sessions more than doubled, increasing by 156%.
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SmartSites
- Best for: Integrated SEO strategies
- Average Hourly Rate: $100
- Minimum Budget: Inquire
- Founded: 2011
- Location: Paramus, New Jersey
- Notable Clients: Coin Exchange, CMS Funding, DataGalaxy, E-Valve Technologies, Energy Watch
SmartSites is a leading SEO company driving impactful, organic results for businesses since 2011. In the last 20+ years, its team has launched over 900 SEO-optimized websites. With more than 80 designers, developers, and search engine optimization experts, SmartSites crafts customized solutions targeting all factors affecting SERPs. Most of its campaigns double traffic within six months, contributing to over $100M in sales and a growing base of 500+ satisfied clients.
One client that benefited from SmartSites' expertise is Coin Exchange, a New York-based coin store aiming to increase visits to its physical location. With over 200 local competitors, the store needed a way to stand out and attract more customers.
The SEO agency redesigned Coin Exchange's website to enhance its user-friendliness and visual appeal while optimizing it for relevant keywords. SmartSites also implemented a weekly blog and ran a link-building campaign to boost the site's search engine rankings.
The strategy delivered impressive results, including a 231% increase in total site visitors, a staggering 495% boost in organic search traffic, and an extraordinary 647% growth in non-branded organic search traffic.
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HigherVisibility
- Best for: Retargeting campaigns
- Average Hourly Rate: Inquire
- Minimum Budget: $1000 - $10,000
- Founded: 2008
- Location: Memphis, Tennessee
- Notable Clients: Allure Bridals, Warner Bros, eBay, BBQ GUYS, and more
HigherVisibility is an award-winning digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, paid search, and social media advertising. They excel at attracting diverse brand customers, prioritizing true partnerships over mere task execution.
Collaborating with Allure Bridals, they implemented exclusive trunk shows and retargeting campaigns, which yielded 17.19% more paid search sessions, a 45% increase in page views, and a 19.01% rise in assisted conversions.
Their expertise has earned them the prestigious SEO Agency of the Year title by Search Engine Land, and they're featured as experts in prominent publications such as Search Engine Journal, Inc., Forbes, The Huffington Post, and more.
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Victorious
- Best for: Answer engine optimization
- Average Hourly Rate: Inquire
- Minimum Budget: $1000 - $10,000
- Founded: 2013
- Location: San Francisco, California
- Notable Clients: Unionbay, Salesforce, SoFi, GoFundMe, Wayfair, GE Digital, and more
Victorious' team combines technical SEO, content strategy, and AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) to keep clients ahead in both traditional and AI-powered search. With 12 years of experience and 183+ awards, Victorious builds data-driven SEO frameworks that align directly with business goals and deliver sustainable, long-term results.
Victorious helped Unionbay improve rankings for specific keywords and target a younger audience to rejuvenate its brand image. To reignite interest amongst existing customers, Victorious suggested incorporating semantically related keywords, resulting in high-converting traffic. It also produced SEO content for this demographic, reinforcing Unionbay’s appeal to loyal followers.
For the younger audience, Victorious optimized product descriptions and pages, leading to a 115% YoY organic session increase and 200% organic revenue growth.
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Ignite Digital
- Best for: Premium SEO strategies
- Average Hourly Rate: Inquire
- Minimum Budget: Inquire
- Founded: 2008
- Location: Mississauga, Canada
- Notable Clients: Volpe Financial Solutions, PepsiCo, Hydro Solar, Maple Leaf, Peter Smith, and more
Ignite Digital offers digital marketing solutions, including SEM, SMM, and web development. The company's core aim is to help businesses amplify their organic traffic and drive greater site engagement and visits.
Volpe Financial Solutions, a family-owned brokerage specializing in wealth management and insurance services, recognized the importance of staying competitive and attracting prospects. To achieve this, they sought Ignite Digital's expertise.
Its curated strategy focused on ranking life insurance and wealth management keywords, resulting in increased website traffic, improved user-friendly functionality, and a notable surge in leads.
Following this success, Volpe Financial Solutions maintained a prominent presence on Google's first page for targeted keywords and a steady influx of new customers.
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Delante
- Best for: Link building
- Average Hourly Rate: $150
- Minimum Budget: $1000 - $10,000
- Founded: 2015
- Location: Krakow, Poland
- Notable Clients: Notino, Dr. Irena Eris, Best Western, Faretti, and more
Delante, an award-winning SEO/SEM agency based in Poland, works towards enhancing online visibility and driving conversions for global companies through bespoke optimizations. Established in 2014, Delante serves diverse industries in over 20 countries.
With growth from a three-person team in 2015 to 50+ in 2025, Delante focuses on understanding each client's unique needs and curate a personalized strategy to address them.
From April to December 2020, Delante supported an international online drugstore with a collaborative link-building strategy, working alongside the drugstore's internal SEO team. They analyzed data to identify suitable keywords, leading to several pages and crucial keywords securing the top 3 and top 10 positions in search engine results.
This complemented the drugstore's internal SEO strategy, contributing to the consistent growth in visibility, website traffic, and a stable online presence for the brand.
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LinkGraph
- Best for: CRO solutions
- Average Hourly Rate: $149/hr
- Minimum Budget: $1000 - $10,000
- Founded: 2018
- Location: NYC, New York
- Notable Clients: Auto Auction Mall, eBay, The Home Depot, and more
Founded in 2018, LinkGraph specializes in technical SEO, white-label solutions, link building, and CRO for startups to enterprise organizations, driving remarkable growth. With 50+ SEO products, they've rapidly expanded into a global brand.
The company's competitive advantage lies in its proprietary software, SearchAtlas. This innovative tool allows LinkGraph to execute SEO at a greater scale, distinguishing it from competitors.
When Auto Auction Mall launched its new website, it sought LinkGraph's expertise for a comprehensive strategy and complete site migration. The results were notable, with a 46% surge in traffic, a 237% increase in conversion rates, and a 417% boost in goal completion metrics.
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Sure Oak
- Best for: Bespoke growth strategies
- Average Hourly Rate: $135
- Minimum Budget: $1000 - $10,000
- Founded: 2017
- Location: NYC, New York
- Notable Clients: Mercedes-Benz, GAP, American Red Cross, Milk Bar, and more
Sure Oak is a dedicated SEO agency offering proprietary growth strategies that drive higher rankings and accelerated growth. Their specialized services, from content optimization to premium link building, enhance online visibility and drive organic traffic.
When a digital publication site faced challenges with launching a new website in a saturated market and encountered technical SEO issues, Sure Oak stepped in. They developed an on-page and off-page strategy, addressed technical issues, and launched an extensive link-building campaign to establish the site as an authority.
As a result, organic visits increased by 829% in just one month, with keyword rankings surging from 81 to 4,122, marking a 962% increase. Impressions also skyrocketed from 12,200 to 425,000, indicating a significant growth of 3,384%.
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Stellar SEO
- Best for: Blogger outreach
- Average Hourly Rate: $125
- Minimum Budget: $10,000 - $25,000
- Founded: 2012
- Location: Nashville, Tennessee
- Notable Clients: 4AllPromos, PracticeMatch, Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers, and more
Stellar SEO's unique approach involves custom discovery, auditing, and planning, to uncover opportunities often missed by standard SEO services. The agency is renowned for top-rated custom link-building and blogger outreach services, as well as technical, site speed, and on-page optimization tactics.
After the December 2021 Core Update caused a decline in traffic and keyword rankings, Stellar played a crucial role in helping 4AllPromos recover. They introduced new SEO tools and provided guidance on their utilization, addressing the issues and implementing necessary changes.
Link building, keyword planning, and content creation led to a significant boost in domain authority and record-breaking monthly revenue from organic traffic in just two months. Stellar SEO's partnership has proven instrumental in boosting 4AllPromos' overall performance and online visibility.
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Ignite Visibility
- Best for: Diverse SEO strategies
- Average Hourly Rate: Inquire
- Minimum Budget: $1000 - $10,000
- Founded: 2012
- Location: San Diego, California
- Notable Clients: Tony Robbins, Wedding Wire, DoorDash, 5-Hour Energy, and more
Ignite Visibility specializes in SEO, paid media, social media, email marketing, creative, development, Amazon, and CRO. They serve over 160 esteemed clients, including giants like Office Depot, Tony Robbins, and Morgan Stanley, as well as smaller businesses.
Ignite Visibility provided SEO and email marketing services to a women's fashion brand, collaborating closely with the client.
The challenge was to recover lost SEO rankings after migrating the site to Shopify. The outcome showed significant improvements; namely, traffic doubled, SEO-driven revenue more than doubled, keyword rankings increased notably, and email-driven revenue improved as well.
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How We Picked The Best SEO Companies
To compile this list of top SEO agencies, we evaluated their client roster, testimonials, case studies, industry reputation, team expertise, and executive management. Our team of agency experts created a scoring system to gauge their overall performance based on metrics such as:
- Relevant SEO services catalog
- Coverage of SEO topics on their website and other channels
- The number of SEO projects delivered
- The quality and diversity of the portfolio and success stories
- Notable clients and well-known brands
- Their online reputation on DesignRush, Google, and other platforms
This qualitative process helped us narrow down the cream of the crop SEO providers you can work with on your upcoming project.
Visit our DesignRush Agency Ranking Methodology page to learn more about how we picked the agencies.
10 Most Popular SEO Agencies Compared
| Agency Name | Location | Hourly rate | Size | Best for |
| Searchbloom | Draper, Utah | $100 | Under 49 | Overall |
| SmartSites | Paramus, New Jersey | $100 | 100 - 249 | Integrated SEO strategies |
| HigherVisibility | Memphis, Tennessee | Inquire | 50 - 99 | Retargeting campaigns |
| Victorious | San Francisco, California | Inquire | 50 - 99 | Answer engine optimization |
| Ignite Digital | Mississauga, Canada | Inquire | Under 49 | Premium SEO strategies |
| Delante | Krakow, Poland | $150 | 50 - 99 | Link building |
| LinkGraph | New York City, New York | Inquire | 50 - 99 | CRO solutions |
| SureOak | New York City, New York | $135 | Under 49 | Bespoke growth strategies |
| Stellar SEO | Nashville, Tennessee | Inquire | Under 49 | Blogger outreach |
| Ignite Visibility | San Diego, California | Inquire | 100 - 249 | Diverse SEO strategies |
Best Addison SEO Company Rankings
10 Companies - Rankings updated: April 02, 2026
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Taking You To The Next Level
AVX develops ROI-focused custom marketing strategies that deliver results and leverage data to consistently improve campaign performance. [... see all AVX Digital reviews ]- Location
- Addison, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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Digital Services Review from Jerry Huang
AVX Digital does it all and does it well! And even more importantly, we trust them with our business - they spend the time and effort to learn and become our business which helps their marketing campaigns.
Show moreLenirose Espiritu's Review Sourced from Google
Advantix is an excellent and highly reputable digital agency. They have an extremely talented and personable group who are true digital experts that respect companies' strategies and budgets while constantly presenting best in class approaches. Highly recommend!
Show morePaisley Crain's Review Sourced from Google
Horrible experience with this agency. They wasted thousands of dollars on keywords not related to my business, failed to deliver accurate monthly reports, and my website had better SEO results before they started. I was on page 1 for my most important keyword, and am now on page 3 in a six month period. My account was passed on to 3 or 4 separate reps due to employee turnover and I was constantly reeducating people about my company and goals. My business was better off with Reach Local! Thankfully I only signed a 6 month contract, I don't know if my business could have survived an entire year of Advantix induced set backs.
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Expert Digital Marketing Team
Witmer Group is a Dallas based digital marketing team. We are a group of talented individuals who create integrated marketing strategy and support marketing and branding efforts of our clients. [... see all Witmer Group reviews ]- Location
- Addison, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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Digital Marketing Review from Bob Foster
Witmer Group as been our "go to" marketing partner for over six years. Witmer has provided design services, internet marketing and branding coaching as needed. We turn to Witmer due to their responsiveness and creativity. I can rely on Witmer to be a true marketing partner, that takes the time to understand our needs, and helps us meet our specific growth objectives. Thank you Witmer Group,
Show moreBrett Ferguson's Review Sourced from Google
In the short time I have been working with Kristina and team, I am already very impressed!They have demonstrated deep knowledge - the kind only born out of experience - of their craft, new and evolving developments in their space, and a genuine interest in my success.I highly recommend Witmer Group. Personable, relatable, professional and a joy to work with.
Show moredenovo venturesus's Review Sourced from Google
As a client of Witmer Group, I cannot recommend a better group of experts or a more flexible marketing team. I am relatively new at my company and their reputation preceded them when I came on board. They proved to be the amazing team that was talked about.
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Full Range Of Web Design & Digital Marketing Services.
Four Columns offers services such as SEO, Web design, Social Media, etc. From strategy to the web to video to social media to advertising to design to public relations to SEO and anything else your company wants to effectively engage in from a marketing perspective - Four Columns has done it all. [... view Four Columns Marketing profile ]- Location
- Addison, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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Scale to new heights with our professional SEO services in USA
Are You Worried that Your Marketing Plan Is Not Good? Feel Free to Talk to Our Experts. We guarantee higher SERPs Rankings, Traffic, Sales, and Revenue. [... view SKY9SEO profile ]- Location
- Addison, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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Ronald Held's Review Sourced from Google
Great company, lovely people. Did an excellent job for us. I highly recommend them. Thank you.
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Tailored Marketing & Branding Solutions
We can help you adjust your marketing strategy to a new advertising landscape of evolving technology, data, and consumer behavior to stay ahead of your competitors and grow a successful business. [... view Stagetek profile ]- Location
- Addison, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $17/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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Oleg P's Review Sourced from Google
StageTek is an excellent design and advertisement team with incredible ideas and quick turnaround on all projects and requests. With their help, we have improved our google search results. My company has depended on them for quite some time now, and we have been doing business with them for several years. Their web design team is very knowledgeable and always lets us know when a new Google update is coming up before anyone even knows.Suppose you want a reliable Web Design and marketing company all them! I recommend 100%. StorageTek did everything we asked in a timely matter. So I will be recommending them to all other companies. Thanks for such good work.
Show moreTatyana Vazemiller's Review Sourced from Google
I became a customer almost a year ago and did not regret my choice.Now I have a great website and a good marketing strategy, which helps me build my business. Stagetek Branding Agency is a team of professionals knowing what they are doing and look forward to meeting clientele needs and expectations.The team members are prompt, accurate, and very knowledgeable. Perfect management and customer support.Tatyana Vazemiller DDS
Show morerobert frumkin's Review Sourced from Google
they did a great job. made me an amazing website with a video at an unbeatable price. I plan to continue my relationship with them for all our digital branding needs. Highly recommend
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Get Found. Get Clicks. Get Customers.
At Certified SEO Pros, we help businesses get found online. With years of experience, our experts specialize in SEO and web design to boost rankings, attract visitors, and turn clicks into customers. Our custom strategies make it easy for you to grow while we handle the rest. [... view Certified SEO Pros profile ]- Location
- Addison, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
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Lucero Mejia's Review Sourced from Google
We recently got a brand kit from Certified SEO PROS, and it was exactly what we needed. Clean, professional, and on point with our vision. They really took the time to understand our brand and it shows in every detail. Highly recommend if you want your business to actually stand out and feel cohesive. Solid team.
Show moreSarah Carter's Review Sourced from Google
Starting a restaurant is overwhelming, but having a professional website that actually works for your business makes all the difference. The team made the process so easy, they took my vision, gave expert recommendations, and built a beautiful, user-friendly site that showcases our menu, takes reservations, and even helps with online orders.I was worried about the tech side of things, but they walked me through everything and made sure I could manage updates on my own. The best part? We started getting customers through our website almost immediately! If you're launching a restaurant and need a site that actually helps you grow, I can't recommend them enough!
Show moreCarlos Saunders's Review Sourced from Google
We've been getting our SEO and website done with certified since they were custom VS. Same great service even with the new rebrand. Highly recommend
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Let's Make Waves.
LMH (Lokal Media House) was first launched as a video and photo production company producing captivating media for our clients. With the demand for additional services and a highly skilled team, LMH expanded into a full-service marketing and media agency focused on not only creating beautiful media for our [... view LMH Agency profile ]- Location
- Addison, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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Jacob Cordero's Review Sourced from Google
I’ve been working with LMH Agency for several months now, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. Their team of SEO experts took the time to thoroughly understand my business and industry, crafting a personalized strategy that has significantly boosted my online visibility. From optimizing my website to refining content and increasing my search rankings, LMH Agency has helped drive quality traffic and improve conversions. The team is professional, communicative, and always available to answer any questions. I highly recommend LMH Agency for anyone looking to take their SEO game to the next level!
Show moreNick Morales's Review Sourced from Google
Been working with Danny and Justin over at LMH for a while and their knowledge and ability scaling our ad accounts is very impressive.I’ve been in the marketing space for quite a while and they are quick to response, have high quality work, and know the home service industry better then any other agency I’ve worked with.Would definitely recommend.
Show moreJulena Kunkel's Review Sourced from Google
LMH is a grade A agency. Bethany does a top notch job handling our account. Their team creates a holistic approach to marketing. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a quality and dedicated approach marketing.
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Human Brands For Human Beings
We are a creative brand and digital marketing agency, partnering with small and medium-sized businesses to tackle brand and business challenges. Our strategy-driven design and marketing campaigns help clients thrive in today's competitive industries. [... view Gialli Marketing profile ]- Location
- Addison, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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Helping Local Businesses Grow
Scorpion is revolutionizing the way local businesses achieve success by providing cutting-edge technology and essential services. With their innovative solutions, business owners can maximize growth potential and create a thriving enterprise. [... view Scorpion profile ]- Location
- Addison, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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Elite Roofing's Review Sourced from Google
I used this company’s services for a few years. Each year, I clearly communicated that I did not want ads to run during December, January, February, and March, since I’m an exterior contractor and those months are generally unworkable due to weather (snow and ice).I also fulfilled a 12-month contract with them, as agreed. Despite this, I recently received an invoice—sent through their attorney—demanding payment for services I did not knowingly authorize. I’m disappointed by this experience. If I treated my customers this way, I’d likely face serious backlash online.I’m now in a position where I’ve had to seek legal advice to address the situation. I’m sharing this to help others make informed decisions based on my experience.
Show moreAvner Schroeder's Review Sourced from Google
We partnered with Scorpion for top-tier HVAC marketing services, but the experience didn’t meet expectations after a few months.Initially, strong onboarding, helpful tools, organized communication, and support from reps like Chazleigh and Cassie were effective.However, support and performance dropped after 6 months, with repeated upsells instead of focusing on current spend. ROI transparency was lacking despite high monthly costs, and misleading expectations about AI features for LSA required additional spending. The program’s focus on self-sufficiency ignored business growth.We learned that being the biggest doesn’t guarantee the best fit. Local accountability and transparency are crucial. We avoided double-spending by checking for software overlaps.Scorpion may work for others, but it wasn’t the right fit for us. We needed real leads, consistent reporting, and a team that followed through. We’ve since moved to a more personalized, performance-based team that aligns with our goals.
Show moreMike Ellis's Review Sourced from Google
My husband, a plumber, placed blind trust in Scorpion, believing their team was handling things professionally and focusing on cost-effective lead generation. We paid $1,200/month for management plus $2,600/month in ad spend, under the impression that our campaigns were centered around Google LSA, which consistently produced the best ROI.Only recently — when I joined in managing the business — did we discover that a large portion of our budget was being spent on channels like Facebook and Performance Max that produced few to no clients, some at a cost of $900+ per client. Meanwhile, the most successful campaign (Google LSA) was receiving only a fraction of the budget.When we brought this to Scorpion’s attention, we were told that rigid AI-based budgeting and bundled directories made reallocation difficult. We were also promised a smooth transition when we canceled our contract, but even that has been mishandled — our LSA account was not successfully transferred.We’ve requested a modest reimbursement and short-term campaign support to ensure a smooth handoff, but our messages are now being ignored.I would not recommend Scorpion to any small business owner who values transparency, performance accountability, or client-first service.
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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. [... view Globe Runner profile ]- Location
- Addison, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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Benjamin Kochenburger's Review Sourced from Google
This is a great hostel. Very safe, accommodating, and clean. Yeuheuiia at the front desk is an incredible employee who helped me with a complicated registration issue. She resolved it effortlessly and professionally. I will stay again because of this service.
Show moreMoscow Copper Support's Review Sourced from Google
Globe Runner helped our small business expand and set the foundation for our future success. The website was always optimized promptly. They provided helpful suggestions on when to boost ad spending, and which platforms would be best to utilize according to seasonal demand.We are grateful for the friendliness of our team members and their abilities.
Show moreBrian Craig's Review Sourced from Google
We have been working with Globe Runner for several years now. I have been impressed by their capabilities and quick turn-around times to keep our brand, website and social media actively optimized. Our industry is highly competitive and constantly evolving. The Globe Runner team working with us show great dedication, resourcefulness and consistency in keeping us in the forefront. It is great to working with them.
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Everything You Need to Know About SEO Companies
What can an SEO company do for your business?
SEO companies help your business attract more customers from search engines, increase revenue, and build long-term online visibility. Instead of relying on paid ads that stop when the budget ends, SEO creates a sustainable source of traffic and leads.
These are the most important ways an SEO agency contributes to your growth.
1. Increase your qualified, high-intent traffic
An SEO agency positions your website in front of people actively searching for your products or services. Organic traffic converts better because it captures existing demand, not passive attention.
Organic search remains the dominant acquisition channel, driving 53.3% of all website traffic, far exceeding paid and social channels combined. This makes SEO the single largest and most sustainable source of new visitors.
2. Deliver higher ROI than most marketing channels
SEO companies build long-term assets through content, technical improvements, and authority. Unlike paid ads, results continue after the initial investment.
Businesses generate an average 748% return on investment from SEO, meaning roughly $7.48 earned for every $1 spent. This compounding effect makes SEO one of the highest-ROI digital marketing strategies over time.
3. Improve conversion rates and generate more leads
SEO agencies do more than increase traffic. They improve content quality, site structure, and user experience to turn visitors into customers. This directly affects revenue.
SEO leads have a 14.6% close rate, compared to just 1.7% for outbound leads like cold outreach or print advertising. This means SEO traffic is significantly more likely to become paying customers.
4. Strengthen your brand visibility and credibility
Ranking high in search results builds trust and brand authority. Users associate top rankings with credibility, which increases engagement and conversions.
This visibility is critical because 75% of users never scroll past the first page of search results, meaning businesses that rank lower lose most potential customers. SEO agencies help you compete for these high-visibility positions.
5. Protect and grow your traffic through constant optimization
Search engines update their algorithms constantly, and technical performance directly affects rankings and revenue.
SEO agencies monitor performance, fix issues, and adapt your strategy. This is essential because 53% of mobile users leave a website that takes longer than 3 seconds to load, directly reducing traffic and conversions if performance is poor.
Ongoing SEO ensures your site remains competitive, accessible, and profitable.
What is the difference between on-page and off-page SEO?
On-page SEO improves elements on your website, while off-page SEO improves your website’s authority through external signals. You need both to rank competitively.
On-page SEO
On-page SEO focuses on optimizing content and technical elements you control directly on your site. Its goal is to help search engines understand your pages and match them to relevant searches.
Common on-page SEO factors:
- Page titles and meta descriptions
- Headings (H1, H2, H3)
- Keyword-optimized content
- Internal links between pages
- Image alt text
- URL structure
- Page speed and mobile usability
These signals determine relevance and usability.
Off-page SEO
Off-page SEO focuses on signals outside your website that build credibility and trust. Its goal is to show search engines that other sources recognize your site as valuable.
Common off-page SEO factors:
- Backlinks from other websites
- Brand mentions
- Digital PR and media coverage
- Business listings and citations
- Online reviews
These signals determine authority and trust.
On-page SEO makes your site relevant, while off-page SEO makes your site authoritative. You need both to rank. A well-optimized page without backlinks rarely ranks competitively. A strong backlink profile cannot compensate for poor on-page optimization.
What are the common, dangerous SEO techniques to avoid?
Common dangerous SEO techniques to avoid are tactics that try to manipulate rankings instead of earning them. They can trigger algorithmic demotions or manual actions, causing major traffic loss and long recovery cycles.
Google’s spam systems are aggressive, and it reports that SpamBrain helps keep more than 99% of visits from Search spam-free.
SpamBrain is Google’s primary automated spam-detection system that identifies and filters manipulatively optimized or low-quality content before it reaches search results. It uses machine learning to model patterns of abuse rather than rely on hard rules, making it far more effective at spotting sophisticated spam tactics.
High-risk tactics to avoid include:
- Buying or selling links (link schemes)
Paying for backlinks, exchanging links at scale, or using sponsored placements without proper attributes. These patterns are a top reason sites get penalized. This includes many guest post packages and “1000 links for $X” offers. - Private Blog Networks (PBNs), link farms, and spam link blasts
Networks of sites created mainly to pass PageRank, or sudden unnatural link spikes from unrelated domains. You may see a short lift, then a hard drop when Google detects them. - Comment and forum spam
Dropping links in blog comments, profiles, and forums just to create backlinks. These links are usually low quality, easy to detect, often ignored at best, and harmful at worst. - Keyword stuffing and hidden text
Repeating keywords unnaturally or hiding keywords (white text on white background, CSS tricks). These practices degrade readability and are treated as manipulation. - Cloaking
Showing search engines one version of a page and users a different one. This is one of the fastest routes to manual action. - Doorway pages
Creating many thin pages targeting slight keyword variations or locations to funnel users to the same destination. This is a classic spam pattern. - Sneaky redirects
Redirecting users to a different page than the one indexed, or building rankings on one page, then redirecting to an unrelated offer page. - Scraped or copied content
Republishing content taken from other sites with little original value. This includes content spinning and mass duplication. - Scaled low-quality content, including scaled AI spam
Mass-producing pages with little originality, weak usefulness, or no real expertise. Google has explicitly targeted scaled content abuse. - Fake E-E-A-T signals
Invented author bios, fake credentials, AI-generated personas, fabricated case studies, and misleading “expert” claims. Short-term gains that result in a long-term trust collapse. - Fake reviews and reputation manipulation
Posting fabricated reviews, creating fake profiles, or manufacturing third-party review sites. This can harm both SEO and brand credibility. - Parasite SEO and site reputation abuse
Publishing third-party pages on high-authority sites to hijack their ranking signals. Google added a specific policy targeting this behavior.
How to choose the best SEO company for your business?
Choosing the best SEO agency directly affects your traffic, leads, and revenue. The right partner builds long-term growth, while the wrong one wastes budget, locks you into bad contracts, or uses risky tactics that can collapse your rankings.
Follow these steps to evaluate search engine optimization companies properly and select one that can deliver sustainable results:
- Define your goals, budget, and success metrics
Specify your SEO goals, whether you need more leads, ecommerce sales, or local visibility. Set a realistic monthly budget, typically $1,000 to $7,500, and document your current traffic, rankings, and conversions to measure progress. - Write a clear RFP outlining your requirements
Include your website, target market, goals, budget range, timeline, and what you expect the agency to deliver. This forces agencies to propose a real strategy instead of a generic sales pitch. - Request a proposal
The agency should identify technical issues, content gaps, and authority weaknesses, then explain exactly how they will fix them and in what order. - Evaluate their full SEO strategy
A complete plan includes technical SEO, content creation, and off-page SEO. Agencies that focus mainly on backlinks or vague “optimization” lack a sustainable approach. - Verify their past results
Review case studies, traffic growth examples, and verified reviews. Look for measurable improvements in traffic, leads, or revenue, not generic claims. - Ask how they build links
They should use outreach, PR, and content, and comply with Google guidelines. Avoid agencies that buy links, use link farms, or promise fast rankings, as penalties can cause 50% to 95% traffic loss. - Confirm who will do the work
Ensure the agency performs the work in-house or clearly explains its process. Monthly deliverables should include technical fixes, content, and reporting. - Review reporting, communication, and performance tracking
The agency should provide monthly reports on traffic, keyword rankings, and conversions, and explain the actions taken and the reasons for them. - Examine the contract before signing
Avoid long lock-in contracts without exit options. Ensure you own your website, content, and accounts, and that deliverables and timelines are clearly defined. - Compare multiple agencies and choose the best
The best agency sets realistic expectations, explains its process clearly, and focuses on long-term growth instead of shortcuts or guarantees.
What questions should you ask SEO companies before signing a contract?
To choose the right search engine optimization agency for your needs, you have to ask direct questions that reveal their experience, strategy, and fit for your specific business.
These questions help you identify qualified partners and avoid agencies that rely on shortcuts or vague promises.
Relevant Background
- What industries and types of businesses do you specialize in?
- Can you provide case studies showing traffic, ranking, and conversion growth?
- How long have you been providing SEO services?
- Can you share references or verified client reviews?
Services and Processes
- What specific SEO activities will you perform each month?
- How do you conduct keyword research and select target keywords?
- How do you build backlinks and earn authority?
- How do you measure performance and report results?
Related to Your Project
- What opportunities and issues do you see on our website today?
- What results should we expect, and in what timeframe?
- Who will work on our account, and how will we communicate?
- What are your contract terms, pricing structure, and exit conditions?
Why People Trust DesignRush
Rated 4.8 on Google and 4.7 on Trustpilot, DesignRush Agency Directory is a reliable resource for finding SEO agencies. We owe this to our executive selection team, which follows a strict screening process when featuring agencies on the platform, assessing key performance indicators, like portfolio, client reviews, and industry reputation.
Learn more about DesignRush Agency Ranking Methodology.
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- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About SEO Agencies
What services do SEO agencies provide?
Top SEO companies provide services that improve your website’s visibility in search engines to increase traffic, leads, and revenue. Core services include:
- Keyword research: Identifying search terms your customers use so your pages target real demand.
- On-page SEO: Optimizing titles, meta descriptions, headings, internal links, and content to improve relevance and rankings.
- Technical SEO: Fixing site speed, mobile usability, crawl errors, and indexing issues so search engines can properly access and rank your site.
- Content creation: Producing optimized blog posts, landing pages, and other content that attracts and converts organic visitors.
- Off-page SEO: Acquiring backlinks, earning brand mentions, and managing citations to increase domain authority and ranking strength.
- Local SEO: Optimizing Google Business Profile and local listings to improve visibility in local search results.
- SEO audits and reporting: Analyzing performance, tracking rankings, traffic, and conversions, and refining strategy based on data.
Can SEO companies guarantee a #1 ranking on Google?
No, a professional SEO agency cannot guarantee a #1 ranking on Google. Google’s algorithm is controlled by Google, not agencies, and rankings depend on competition, search intent, site authority, and ongoing algorithm updates.
Search engine optimization companies can improve your chances of higher rankings by optimizing your site, creating quality content, and building authority. They cannot control final positions.
Any agency that guarantees a #1 ranking is using a sales tactic or risky methods that can lead to penalties and traffic loss. Reliable SEO agencies focus on measurable growth such as increased organic traffic, more qualified leads, and higher conversions.
How do SEO agencies measure success?
SEO agencies measure success using traffic, rankings, and conversions from organic search. The primary metrics include:
- Organic traffic: Number of visitors coming from search engines. This shows overall visibility growth.
- Keyword rankings: Position improvements for target keywords. Higher rankings increase traffic potential.
- Conversions: Leads, purchases, or sign-ups generated from organic traffic. This connects SEO to revenue.
- Click-through rate (CTR): Percentage of users who click your result. This reflects how effective your titles and descriptions are.
- Bounce rate and engagement: How users interact with your site. Strong engagement signals relevant traffic.
- Backlink profile growth: Number and quality of external websites linking to you. This reflects authority improvement.
- Return on investment (ROI): Revenue generated compared to SEO cost. This determines the business impact.
How much do search engine optimization companies charge for their services?
SEO agencies typically charge between $500 and $7,500 per month, with most businesses paying $1,000 to $2,500 monthly. Pricing varies based on the agency, scope, and level of competition.
Common pricing ranges include:
- Monthly retainers: $500 to $7,500 per month for ongoing SEO. Large or enterprise companies may pay $10,000 to $50,000+ per month.
- Project-based SEO: $1,000 to $30,000 per project for audits, site optimization, or migrations.
- Hourly consulting: $75 to $300, depending on expertise and provider.
- Performance-based SEO: Custom pricing tied to traffic growth, rankings, or revenue.
Costs increase with competitive industries, larger websites, national or international targeting, and full-service campaigns that include technical SEO, content, and link building.
How long does it take to see results?
SEO typically takes 4 to 6 months to start showing results, and 6 to 12 months to deliver significant traffic and revenue growth. The exact timeline depends on your website and competition.
Typical SEO timeline:
- 1 to 3 months: Research, technical fixes, and content creation. Minimal traffic impact. Early ranking improvements may appear.
- 4 to 6 months: Noticeable ranking improvements, traffic growth, and initial leads or conversions.
- 6 to 12 months: Strong traffic increases, consistent rankings, and measurable business results.
- 12+ months: Maximum impact. SEO becomes a major and stable source of traffic and revenue.
Factors that affect timing include website age, existing authority, competition level, content quality, and budget. New websites often need 6 to 12 months, while established websites may see improvements faster, sometimes within 1 to 3 months.
About The Author and Expert Reviewer
Natasa Glikman is an experienced editor and content writer with over 10 years of experience in writing, editing, and translating articles across various topics, with a strong focus on marketing and advertising. At DesignRush, Natasa currently works as an editor, where she refines and enhances B2B content to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency across agency profiles and industry reports.
Robin Fishley is a digital professional with over 20 years of experience in programming, website architecture, and data optimization. Twice honored as Most Innovative Employee at his previous agency, he excelled in leadership roles across SEO, research, analytics, and strategy. At Saatchi & Saatchi, where he was the Director of Search and Data, he developed a successful Big Data analysis tool and provided expert consulting for renowned clients like P&G, Toyota, and VISA. A valuable asset to DesignRush, he used his technical background to drive success for the company's digital initiatives.
