Top Search Engine Marketing Services in the United Kingdom
From London’s Tech City to Manchester’s MediaCityUK, the UK is a powerhouse for performance marketing. Local agencies blend SEO, pay-per-click advertising, and analytics to help brands win in competitive SERPs across retail, fintech, SaaS, and more.
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50% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click10% Advertising +1 service10% Social Media MarketingSee all 354 projectsSmartSites is a digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, search engine marketing, and website optimization services. The company has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with 100% of reviewers highlighting their responsive communication and timely project delivery. Clients frequently praise SmartSites for enhancing online visibility and achieving significant improvements in website ranking and organic search optimization.
14 of 15 reviews are 5 stars9 new reviews for Search Engine Optimization servicesLess than $10,000 avg. project costRead 15 Recent ReviewsReviewed 15 times in the past 6 months
In the past six months, SmartSites has received overwhelmingly positive feedback from clients, highlighting their exceptional customer service and effective communication. Clients praised their responsiveness, organization, and ability to deliver measurable results, such as increased website traffic and improved PPC performance. Specific commendations included the adaptability of team members like Drew and Darius, who effectively aligned strategies with client goals. Overall, clients expressed satisfaction with their partnerships, noting no significant areas for improvement.Was this helpful?
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Clients generally perceive SmartSites as providing excellent value for money, often highlighting the company's responsiveness and effective communication. Multiple reviews noted significant improvements in metrics such as lead generation, conversion rates, and return on ad spend (ROAS). For example, one client experienced a 25x ROI on their ad spend, while another noted an increase in traffic and conversions after just a couple of months. Overall, the sentiment reflects satisfaction with the cost-effectiveness of SmartSites' services.Was this helpful?
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerLondon, England
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Web Design +7 services10% Digital Strategy10% E-Commerce Development10% Social Media Marketing3% Email Marketing3% Graphic Design3% Print Design1% LogoDigital SkyLab is a London, England-based PPC agency. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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20% Search Engine Optimization30% Web Design20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Social Media Marketing10% Digital StrategyFounded in 2019, Ctrl Marketing, a small web design company, is in Cardiff, Wales. Their team provides Web Design and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hrFreelancerLondon, England
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Mobile App Development20% Pay Per Click +2 services20% Performance Marketing20% Web DevelopmentLiberateWeb, a SEO services firm, is located in London, England. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were launched in 2024.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Chinnor, England
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Affiliate Marketing10% Content Marketing +7 services10% Conversion Optimization10% Ecommerce Marketing10% Email Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% UX/UI Design10% Web DesignLogicLeap Ltd is a social media marketing company. They are headquartered in Chinnor, England and have small team of experts. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9London, England
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Branding10% Content Marketing +7 services10% Digital Strategy10% Logo10% Other Digital Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentWHR Marketing LTD is a branding firm. They are headquartered in London, England, and their services include Branding and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Birmingham, England
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% Branding15% E-Commerce Development +4 services15% UX/UI Design15% Web Design15% Web Development10% Pay Per ClickPure Marketing is a small Birmingham, England-based branding company. The team specializes in Branding and Web Design.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Eastleigh, England
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Branding10% E-Commerce Development +7 services10% Graphic Design10% Logo10% Low/No Code Development10% Pay Per Click10% Print Design10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentFounded in 2022, Virtuoso Digital is a web design agency. Their services include Web Design and Branding.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Lincoln, England
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% E-Commerce Development10% Digital Strategy +6 services10% Ecommerce Marketing10% Email Marketing10% IT Strategy Consulting10% Pay Per Click10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentHanabi is an e-commerce development company. Headquartered in Lincoln, England, the agency was established in 2019. Their services include E-Commerce Development and Digital Strategy.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Rugby, England
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10% Search Engine Optimization15% Mobile App Development15% Web Design +6 services15% Web Development10% Digital Strategy10% Graphic Design10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing5% Print DesignAdao Agency Ltd. Is an application development firm launched in 2010. Their services include Mobile App Development and Web Design.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Colchester, England
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Content Marketing10% Digital Strategy +9 services10% Graphic Design10% Logo10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web Design5% Conversion Optimization5% Corporate Photography5% Other Digital Marketing5% Video ProductionContent Marketing company TopYouGo Digital Marketing Agency is in Ikeja, Nigeria and Colchester, England. They focus on Content Marketing and Digital Strategy and were established in 2014.
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Heath Business Park, Grange Way
Colchester, England CO2 8HF10 - 15
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49London, England
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10% Search Engine Optimization40% Marketing Strategy10% Content Marketing +4 services10% Email Marketing10% Mobile & App Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media MarketingInbound FinTech, a Marketing Strategy company, was founded in 2017. The company provides Marketing Strategy and Content Marketing, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Norwich, England
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% Branding20% Web Design +4 services20% Web Development10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Video ProductionBrew Digital is a branding firm. They are headquartered in Norwich, England and Madrid, Spain and have small team. Their team focuses on Branding and Web Design.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49brighton, England
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Affiliate Marketing10% Content Marketing +7 services10% Digital Strategy10% Email Marketing10% Marketing Strategy10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% UX/UI Design10% Web DesignSolution17 is a Marketing Strategy company founded in 2019. The small team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Little Holtby, England
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10% Search Engine Optimization15% E-Commerce Development15% Social Media Marketing +6 services15% Web Development10% Content Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% UX/UI Design10% Web Design5% Email MarketingClick Through Digital Ltd is a small social media marketing firm launched in 2014. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Web Development.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dunfermline, Scotland
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Corporate Photography10% E-Commerce Development +7 services10% Graphic Design10% Pay Per Click10% Print Design10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Production10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentSimplicity is a social media marketing firm. Established in 2013, the agency provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Farsley, England
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10% Search Engine Optimization50% Web Development20% UX/UI Design +2 services10% E-Commerce Development10% Pay Per ClickSteadyGo is a web development firm. Established in 2012, the company is in Farsley, England. Their services include Web Development and UX/UI Design.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9London, England
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15% Search Engine Optimization40% Web Development15% Email Marketing +2 services15% Pay Per Click15% Web DesignEstablished in 2020, London Creative Media is a small web development company in London, England. Their team focuses on Web Development and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Manchester, England
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click10% BI & Big Data Consulting & SI +6 services10% Cloud Consulting & SI10% Conversion Optimization10% Digital Strategy10% E-Commerce Development10% IT Strategy Consulting10% Other Digital MarketingIntegrated Media Agency is a small Manchester, England-based PPC agency. Their services include Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9London, England
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click20% Social Media Marketing +5 services10% Content Marketing10% Conversion Optimization10% Digital Strategy10% Ecommerce Marketing10% Email MarketingRainmaker Digital Media, a small social media marketing agency, is headquartered in London, England. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Bristol, England
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15% Search Engine Optimization20% Social Media Marketing20% Web Development +3 services15% Logo15% Pay Per Click15% Web DesignMarketable is a social media marketing company founded in 2022. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Colchester, England
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15% Search Engine Optimization20% Content Marketing20% Email Marketing +3 services20% Social Media Marketing15% Pay Per Click10% E-Commerce DevelopmentBusiness Direct, a social media marketing agency, specialize in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing. They were established in 2022.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Fareham, England
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15% Search Engine Optimization25% Social Media Marketing25% Web Design +3 services15% Pay Per Click10% Logo10% Low/No Code DevelopmentDigital 365 is a web design company founded in 2024. The team focuses on Web Design and Social Media Marketing and is located in Fareham, England.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9London, England
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20% Search Engine Optimization20% Conversion Optimization15% Marketing Strategy +4 services15% Social Media Marketing10% E-Commerce Development10% Pay Per Click10% Web DesignConversion Optimization company Meta Labs was founded in 2023. The agency provides Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization.
Read moreSee All Locations (3)London, England
169 Piccadilly, St. James's
London, England W1J 9EH2 - 5
+442033970942
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Gillingham, England
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15% Search Engine Optimization15% Advertising15% Branding +5 services15% Pay Per Click10% Business Consulting10% IT Strategy Consulting10% Marketing Strategy10% Web DesignRoofers Reach, an Advertising company, is located in Gillingham, England. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Edgware, England
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20% Search Engine Optimization10% Advertising10% Content Marketing +6 services10% Digital Strategy10% Graphic Design10% Logo10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DesignEmarki - Digital Marketing Services is a SEO services firm based in Edgware, England. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9London, England
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20% Search Engine Optimization10% Custom Software Development10% Digital Strategy +6 services10% Market Research10% Marketing Strategy10% Mobile App Development10% Other Digital Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Web DesignSEO services firm Core Stackr was founded in 2025. The agency provides Search Engine Optimization and Market Research.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Marchwood, England
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15% Search Engine Optimization15% Marketing Strategy10% Business Consulting +6 services10% Content Marketing10% Corporate Training & Coaching10% Digital Strategy10% Market Research10% Pay Per Click10% Public RelationsDevise Marketing is a Marketing Strategy company founded in 2020. Located in Marchwood, England, the team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Reading, England
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15% Search Engine Optimization25% Digital Strategy20% Conversion Optimization +4 services10% Content Marketing10% Email Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media MarketingDigital Strategy company Cyberlogical specializes in Digital Strategy and Conversion Optimization. They were founded in 2017.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Moulton Park, England
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% E-Commerce Development20% Web Design +4 services20% Web Development10% Email Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media MarketingSee all 1 projectsIt takes more than a few pretty pictures to make a website that drives sales into your business or provides quality relevant leads for your team. Here at Supplyant you'll find a talented team
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Cardiff, Wales
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% Web Design10% Advertising +6 services10% Branding10% Content Marketing10% Pay Per Click10% Public Relations10% Social Media Marketing10% UX/UI DesignWeb design agency Ubiquity is based in Cardiff, Wales. They focus on Web Design and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Belfast, Northern Ireland
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% Advertising10% Branding +7 services10% Content Marketing10% Market Research10% Marketing Strategy10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% UX/UI Design10% Web DevelopmentFounded in 1991, MXB is an Advertising company. The firm provides Advertising and Branding, and is small.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49PAISLEY, Scotland
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% Other Digital Marketing10% Direct Marketing +7 services10% Graphic Design10% Logo10% Market Research10% Pay Per Click10% Web Design5% Branding5% Digital StrategyWebbgenie is an Other Digital Marketing company based in PAISLEY, Scotland. Launched in 2018, the team offers Other Digital Marketing and Graphic Design.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Leeds, England
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10% Search Engine Optimization20% Mobile App Development20% Web Development +12 services10% Custom Software Development10% Pay Per Click8% Social Media Marketing5% E-Commerce Development5% UX/UI Design5% Web Design2% Application Management & Support1% Application Testing1% Business Consulting1% CRM Consulting and SI1% ERP Consulting and SI1% Enterprise App ModernizationHeadquartered in Mineola, New York and Leeds, England, CodeSparrk is a website development company. They offer Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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4 City Walk, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS11 9BF, United Kingdom
Leeds, England LS11 9BF10 - 15
+44 7438897973
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Belfast, Northern Ireland
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10% Search Engine Optimization10% CRM Consulting and SI10% Digital Strategy +7 services10% E-Commerce Development10% Mobile App Development10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Marketing10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentIT WEB and CLOUD is a Digital Strategy company. They are headquartered in Belfast, Northern Ireland and have small team. They offer Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49London, England
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10% Search Engine Optimization40% Custom Software Development15% Mobile App Development +3 services15% Web Development10% E-Commerce Development10% Pay Per ClickCustom software development company Way for Web was established in 2010. The company focuses on Custom Software Development and Web Development, and is small.
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128 City Road, London
London, England EC1V 2NX2 - 5
2039180602
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Birmingham, England
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15% Search Engine Optimization25% Web Design25% Web Development +2 services20% Pay Per Click15% Social Media MarketingWow Group is a web design agency. They are based in Birmingham, England. Their team offers Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hrFreelancerMalmesbury, England
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25% Search Engine Optimization15% Business Consulting15% Digital Strategy +5 services10% Content Marketing10% Conversion Optimization10% Pay Per Click10% Web Design5% UX/UI DesignDigital Barketing is a SEO agency. Founded in 2018, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Birmingham, England
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10% Search Engine Optimization15% Branding15% Pay Per Click +6 services10% Advertising10% Business Consulting10% E-Commerce Development10% Email Marketing10% Social Media Marketing10% Web DevelopmentZelevate Ltd is a branding agency. Their small team is headquartered in Birmingham, England and Lahore, Pakistan. Their services include Branding and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Broughton, England
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10% Search Engine Optimization30% Market Research10% Content Marketing +5 services10% Email Marketing10% Mobile App Development10% Pay Per Click10% Public Relations10% Web DevelopmentPauley Creative, a Market Research company, is located in Broughton, England. Their services include Market Research and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9London , England
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10% Search Engine Optimization15% Web Design15% Web Development +6 services10% AR/VR Development10% Digital Strategy10% Email Marketing10% Mobile App Development10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media MarketingWeb design agency Works Digital was founded in 2006. The firm offers Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Brighton, England
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Digital Strategy25% Pay Per Click +1 service25% Social Media MarketingWhite Hat Media is a small Digital Strategy company. Launched in 2003, the team focuses on Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Bristol, England
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Branding25% Email Marketing +1 service25% Pay Per ClickCreative SEO Company is a small Bristol, England-based branding company. Their services include Branding and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Birmingham, England
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click25% Social Media Marketing +1 service25% Web DesignSEO Silly is a PPC company founded in 2013. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Crawley, England
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click25% Web Design +2 services15% Digital Strategy10% Web DevelopmentNetkandi, a small pay per click company, is in Crawley, England. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Bishop Auckland, England
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click25% Social Media Marketing +1 service25% Web DesignSmall PPC company Cre8ive Graphics, is in Bishop Auckland, England. The team offers Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Barking, England
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% E-Commerce Development25% Pay Per Click +1 service25% Web DesignAlate Creative is an e-commerce development company. Their team is headquartered in Barking, England and provides E-Commerce Development and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Manchester, England
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Content Marketing25% Pay Per Click +1 service25% Social Media MarketingContent Marketing company Pole Star Digital offers Content Marketing and Pay Per Click. They were launched in 2015.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9London, England
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20% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click30% Social Media Marketing +1 service20% AdvertisingPay per click company Internet Marketing Team is in London, England. Established in 2004, the team specializes in Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Surrey, England
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% E-Commerce Development25% Pay Per Click +1 service25% Web DesignCodesauce is an e-commerce development company based in Surrey, England. The team focuses on E-Commerce Development and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Billericay, England
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25% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click25% Web Design +2 services15% Print Design10% Graphic DesignLocated in Billericay, England, Get Connected Media is a pay per click company. They offer Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization and were established in 2011.
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List of the Top 15 United Kingdom SEM Service Providers
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49London, England
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39/40.020/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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38.1/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Twickenham, England
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35.6/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Belfast, Northern Ireland
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36.4/40.017.6/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249London, England
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39.4/40.019.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Birmingham, England
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34.3/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Nottingham, England
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34/40.016.6/20 Reviews8.7/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Sheffield, England
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37.1/40.018.2/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Blackburn, England
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34.7/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49London, England
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34.2/40.016.8/20 Reviews7.8/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Birmingham, England
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36.3/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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30.4/40.016.8/20 Reviews6.6/10 Clients & Experience7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Sheffield, England
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30.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.5/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chester, England
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31.7/40.016/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Lancaster, England
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38.5/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Altrincham, England
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30.6/40.016.4/20 Reviews8.6/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Sandbach, England
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32.6/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Ayr , Scotland
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32.4/40.018/20 Reviews8.9/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999London, England
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39.7/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
10% Search Engine Optimization10% Pay Per Click80% Other -
$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249London, England
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34.3/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49London, England
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36.5/40.017.8/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Ashford, England
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28.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.5/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Great Baddow, England
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32.4/40.015.6/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience7.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49London, England
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29/40.016.2/20 Reviews6.6/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Earls Colne, England
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Warrington, England
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30% Search Engine Optimization15% Pay Per Click55% Other -
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249London, England
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Osney Mead, England
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Wokingham, England
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Rainford, England
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28.1/40.016.4/20 Reviews5.8/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
50% Search Engine Optimization30% Pay Per Click20% Other
UK Search Engine Marketing FAQs
Hiring locally gives you teams who understand British English search intent, regional seasonality, and competitive benchmarks in UK SERPs. Dedicated SEM agencies here work daily with Google and Microsoft Advertising, and they’re fluent in the UK’s regulatory context — from UK GDPR and ICO guidance on consent to ASA/CAP advertising rules (vital for sectors like finance, health, and gambling).
UK-based firms also collaborate in your time zone, can join on-site workshops across London, Manchester, Edinburgh, and Birmingham, and often bring domain depth from the country’s major clusters — fintech in London/Edinburgh, e‑commerce and fashion in London, media in Manchester, and B2B/industrial across the Midlands and North.
Pricing varies thanks to variables like scope, ad spend, and specialization. On Clutch, most UK-based SEM teams charge:
- Monthly PPC/SEM management retainers: £1,000 – £10,000+, or 10%–20% of ad spend
- Hourly rates: £70 –£150 for senior strategists and paid media leads
- SEO retainers alongside SEM: £1,000 – £5,000+ per month depending on deliverables
- Project-based audits or launches: £3,000 – £25,000+ for strategy, tracking, landing pages, and initial campaigns
Expect higher fees for complex tracking, multi-market campaigns, or heavily regulated industries. Clarify what’s included and whether tools and landing page build costs are separate.
- Fintech and financial services
- E‑commerce, retail, and fashion
- SaaS, B2B tech, and professional services
- Media, entertainment, and gaming
- Travel, hospitality, and attractions
- Health, pharma, and medtech
- Manufacturing, logistics, and automotive
- Education and nonprofit/public sector
Many UK-based teams offer sector-specific playbooks, from FCA-compliant ad copy for finance to dynamic product feeds and shopping campaigns for retailers.
Prepare a set of criteria based on your project’s specific objectives, requirements, and limitations. Browse through Clutch’s directories and assess your options on:
- Relevant UK case studies with baseline-to-outcome metrics
- Tracking expertise – GA4, server-side tagging, Consent Mode, or offline conversions
- Channel strengths – search, Performance Max, or Microsoft Ads
- Pricing – fees vs. ad spend, minimum commitments, and included deliverables
- Data transparency – you should own the ad accounts and historical data
- Reporting cadence and dashboards, plus test-and-learn methodology
- Regulatory know-how – ASA/CAP rules, sector policies
- Team access – check for senior strategist involvement, not just junior execution
- Guaranteed rankings/ROAS or no clear measurement plan
- Refusal to grant admin access to Google Ads, Analytics, or tag manager
- Opaque fees, unclear separation of ad spend and management costs
- One-size-fits-all playbooks with little UK audience or competitor research
- No negative keyword strategy or limited A/B testing and creative iteration
- Long lock-in contracts without performance checkpoints
- Weak data privacy posture (no consent management plan, poor UK GDPR practices)
- Vanity reporting without revenue or pipeline attribution
Don’t rush your search so you don’t miss any of these red flags. It’s vital to pay attention to the small details and differences when assessing potential partners.
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