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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See 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.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Billingham, England
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Integrity Search, a PR firm, was founded in 2010. The company offers Public Relations and Pay Per Click, and is small.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Smithfield Agency is a media planning and buying company based in London, England and Manchester, England. Launched in 2010, the team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Launched in 2002, Wilson Fletcher is an UX agency. The firm specializes in UX/UI Design and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chester, England
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Agency97 is a web design agency. They are located in Chester, England. Their team specializes in Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Penkridge, England
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Teknet Marketing is a PPC agency. Based in Penkridge, England, the team provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Birmingham, England
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Symberity is an Email Marketing company. Launched in 2012, the team specializes in Email Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dundee, Scotland
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Purple Imp is an Advertising company. The Dundee, Scotland-based company was founded in 2009. Their services include Advertising and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Manchester, England
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AIDEM MEDIA is a Content Marketing company launched in 2011. The team offers Content Marketing and Logo.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Manchester, England
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Click On Digital is a graphic design company. Their small team is in Manchester, England. Their team offers Graphic Design and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Manchester, England
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Cantarus, a graphic design agency, was established in 2003. The team provides Graphic Design and Mobile App Development and is located in Manchester, England.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Manchester, England
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Instant Online Success Ltd, a Content Marketing company, was established in 2010. The firm offers Content Marketing and Pay Per Click, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Manchester, England
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Dale Street Digital is a Manchester, England-based PPC company. They provide Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization and were launched in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Manchester, England
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Property Stream is a Manchester, England-based branding agency. They focus on Branding and Email Marketing and were launched in 2014.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chester Street, England
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Small branding company WilsonCooke, is in Chester Street, England. The team provides Branding and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Manchester, England
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Website 4 SEO is a graphic design company. Based in Manchester, England, the agency offers Graphic Design and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Manchester, England
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Mmadigital, a Digital Strategy company, was launched in 2010. The company provides Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Burton Joyce, England
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Web Based Design is a web design company. Their team is in Burton Joyce, England and specializes in Web Design and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Nottingham, England
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Email Marketing company A Good Website is located in Nottingham, England. They focus on Email Marketing and Pay Per Click and were founded in 2013.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Nottingham, England
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Located in Nottingham, England, Landingnet is a PPC company. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Nottingham, England
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Makermet Creative, a small branding agency, is in Nottingham, England. The team focuses on Branding and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Long Eaton, England
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HeartCMS is a branding company. They are in Long Eaton, England. Their team specializes in Branding and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49West Bridgford, England
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Cosmetic Digital is a West Bridgford, England-based Email Marketing company. They specialize in Email Marketing and Pay Per Click and were launched in 2005.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Clifton, England
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Value Web Designs is a web design company. The team is located in Clifton, England, and their services include Web Design and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Nottingham, England
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Brand At Hand is a branding agency. They are based in Nottingham, England. Their team focuses on Branding and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Nottingham , England
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Key Principles is a Content Marketing company. Their small team is located in Nottingham , England. Their services include Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Nottingham, England
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Logic Digital is a Content Marketing company based in Nottingham, England. They offer Content Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Beeston, England
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Headquartered in Beeston, England, Creationz Marketing is a Content Marketing company. They specialize in Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ilkeston, Nottingham–Derby Metropolitan Area, England
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Located in Ilkeston, Nottingham–Derby Metropolitan Area, England, Redcar Design is a small branding company. Their services include Branding and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Barnsley, England
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Bigfoot Digital Limited is a SEO company. The Barnsley, England-based company was founded in 2009. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Nottingham , England
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Headquartered in Nottingham , England, Spotlight Local Marketing is an Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Gedling, England
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WeBoost is a Content Marketing company. They were founded in 2013 and provide Content Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Mansfield, Nottingham-Derby Metropolitan Area, England
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SF Media is a web design company. In Mansfield, Nottingham-Derby Metropolitan Area, England, their team focuses on Web Design and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Teddington, England
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The Bright Click is a Digital Strategy company. The Teddington, England-based team provides Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Glasgow, Scotland
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Simple Media Solutions Ltd, an Advertising company, is in Glasgow, Scotland. They focus on Advertising and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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Launched in 2012, Fast Generations is a small Content Marketing company. Their services include Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Darlington, England
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Chetaru Uk is a Darlington, England-based web development firm. They specialize in Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Leicester, England
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Launched in 2008, Ask For SEO is a branding company. The team specializes in Branding and Search Engine Optimization and is headquartered in Leicester, England.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Newcastle, Northern Ireland
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360 OM Limited is a SMS Marketing company. They were established in 2017 and offer SMS Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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Content Marketing company Vooba | PPC Stars Ltd was launched in 2014. In London, England, the team provides Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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Established in 2016, Vervaunt is an e-commerce development company. Located in London, England, the team focuses on E-Commerce Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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Itineris is a Digital Strategy company. Their small team is located in London, England. Their services include Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bristol, England
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Loom Digital | B Corp is a Content Marketing company founded in 2009. The team offers Content Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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Founded in 2007, Fusion Media Services Ltd is a PR firm. The team focuses on Public Relations and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Borehamwood, England
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The SEO Platform is a social media marketing company launched in 2018. Headquartered in Borehamwood, England, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Brighton and Hove, England
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Search Seven is a social media marketing firm. Headquartered in Brighton and Hove, England, the firm provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Cobham, England
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Small social media marketing firm HoneyBadger Solutions, is located in Toronto, Canada and Chicago, Illinois. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Drive, England
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TIDAL Digital is an Advertising company. Headquartered in Drive, England and Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the team specializes in Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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Faeb Crunch Private Limited is a Market Research company founded in 2018. The team provides Market Research and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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ARNO Digital is a social media marketing company. The London, England-based company was established in 2017. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Cardiff, England
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Balance Marketing Ltd is a public relations firm. Founded in 2023, the team focuses on Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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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
55% Search Engine Optimization35% Pay Per Click10% Other -
$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
40% Search Engine Optimization25% Pay Per Click35% Other -
$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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31.1/40.016.6/20 Reviews4.9/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Warrington, England
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36.3/40.017.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
30% Search Engine Optimization15% Pay Per Click55% Other -
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249London, England
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35.6/40.016/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
20% Search Engine Optimization20% Pay Per Click60% Other -
$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Osney Mead, England
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28.4/40.015.6/20 Reviews4.9/10 Clients & Experience7.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Wokingham, England
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30.5/40.015/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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.