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Canada's Top SEO & PPC Agency Since 2001

Some people are cat people. Others are dog people. Well, we are Search Engine People, a close-knit team that is borderline obsessed with all things SEO & PPC.

When it comes to digital marketing, we know our stuff! Since 2001 we have helped 2,000+ Canadian businesses big and small. We are a 100% full service agency, that means your level of involvement is up to you.

  • Min project size
    $1,000+
  • Hourly rate
    $150 - $199 / hr
  • Employees
    50 - 249
  • Locations
    Toronto, Canada
  • Year founded
    Founded 2001
  • Languages
  • Timezones

2 Languages that we service

  • English
  • French

5 Timezones that we service

PST
Pacific Standard Time (PST)
MST
Mountain Standard Time (MST)
CST
Central Standard Time (CST)
EST
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
CNT
Canada Newfoundland Time (CNT)

2 Locations

  • Toronto , Canada
  • Pickering , Canada

Industries
Business services
10%
Consumer products & services
10%
Financial services
10%
Hospitality & leisure
10%
Media
10%
eCommerce
10%
Arts, entertainment & music
5%
Automotive
5%
Dental
5%
Education
5%
Information technology
5%
Legal
5%
Manufacturing
5%
Medical
5%
Clients
Small Business (<$10M)
50%
Midmarket ($10M - $1B)
35%
Enterprise (>$1B)
15%
Certified in:
Search Engine Optimization Pay Per Click Google Adwords On site optimization Content development YouTube Advertising Bing Advertising Local search

Pricing Snapshot

Min. project size $1,000+
Avg. hourly rate $150 - $199 /hr
Rating for cost 4.7 /5

What Clients Have Said

Search Engine People offers competitive pricing, with project costs generally under $10,000 for many clients. Their value is highlighted by effective SEO and PPC strategies, delivering measurable results such as improved rankings, increased traffic, and enhanced lead generation.

This summary is based on verified Clutch reviews.

Most Common Project Size

$10,000 - $49,999 based on 44 reviews
< $10,000 $10,000 - $49,999 $50,000 - $199,999 > $200,000

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Search Engine People Review Insights

Overall Review Rating

4.9
  • Quality 4.8
  • Schedule 4.9
  • Cost 4.7
  • Willing to Refer 4.9

Top Mentions

Review Highlights

  • Effective SEO and PPC Strategies

    Search Engine People excels in developing effective SEO and PPC strategies, resulting in improved rankings, increased traffic, and higher conversion rates. Clients appreciate their ability to deliver tailored solutions that align with specific business goals and drive measurable outcomes.

  • Effective Communication and Reporting

    Clients appreciate the clear and consistent communication from Search Engine People. Regular updates, detailed reports, and strategic insights are provided, ensuring clients are informed and involved in the process.

  • Adaptability and Flexibility

    Search Engine People is praised for their adaptability and flexibility in adjusting strategies based on client feedback and changing market conditions, ensuring that their approaches remain relevant and effective.

  • High Return on Investment

    Several clients report significant ROI from their engagements with Search Engine People, with improvements in traffic, lead generation, and revenue attributed to the agency's strategic initiatives.

  • Customization and Personalization

    Clients value Search Engine People's ability to customize and personalize their services to meet specific needs and budgets, which is especially appreciated by smaller businesses with limited resources.

  • Room for Improvement in SEO Strategies

    While generally effective, some clients noted that Search Engine People could benefit from a more proactive approach in their SEO strategies, suggesting a need for ongoing innovation and adaptation to new trends.

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SEO & AI Consulting Services for Direct Mail Marketing Co

  • AI Consulting Search Engine Optimization
  • AI Strategy Other SEO
  • Confidential
  • June 2025
5.0
Quality
4.5
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"Their knowledge was impressive."

Jun 26, 2026
President, Marketing Kitchen
Audrey Jamieson
Verified
  • Advertising & marketing
  • Markham, Ontario
  • 51-200 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

Search Engine People provided SEO services for a direct mail marketing company. The team helped the client strategize their AI optimization and improve their search rankings.

Digital Marketing for Counseling Firm

  • Digital Strategy Search Engine Optimization Web Development
  • $10,000 to $49,999
  • Jan. 2020 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"The way that they spoke with me in my language, considering I know nothing about marketing, stood out."

Mar 25, 2026
Founder, Kari Walton Counselling Services Inc
Kari Walton
  • Other industries
  • Cobourg, Ontario
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Online Review

Search Engine People provides digital marketing services for a counseling firm. The team has built the client's website, set up their Google Business profile, and run paid, organic, and social media campaigns.

SEO & PPC Services for BBQ Cleaning & Maintenance Company

  • Conversion Optimization Pay Per Click Search Engine Optimization
  • SEO Reputation Management Squarespace SEO Website Migration
  • $10,000 to $49,999
  • Mar. 2023 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
4.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"The team's culture is impressive."

Dec 21, 2025
Founder & COO, Synsix Inc.
Steth Hyde
Verified
  • Home Services
  • Toronto, Ontario
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

Search Engine People provides PPC and SEO services for a BBQ cleaning and maintenance company. The team manages and optimizes Google Ads campaigns, implements SEO best practices, and builds backlinks.

PPC & Website Management Services for Law Firm

  • Digital Strategy Pay Per Click Web Development
  • Google Adwords
  • Confidential
  • Sep. 2025 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
4.5
Schedule
5.0
Cost
4.5
Willing to Refer
5.0

"Search Engine People's professionalism and attentiveness are impressive."

Dec 19, 2025
Solicitor, Law Firm
Anonymous
Verified
  • Legal
  • Burlington, Ontario
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

Search Engine People has created marketing materials and managed a law firm's online campaigns. The team has also managed the client's website and Google Ads campaigns.

Paid Ad Strategy for Specialist Travel Co

  • Advertising Digital Strategy Pay Per Click
  • Bing Advertising Display Advertising Google Adwords
  • Confidential
  • Oct. 2015 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"Everything was good."

Sep 5, 2025
Senior Search Manager, Exodus Adventure Travels
Andrew O.
Verified
  • Hospitality & leisure
  • London, England
  • 51-200 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

Search Engine People has created a paid search strategy covering search and display channels for a specialist travel company. The team has built and managed campaigns across Google Ads and Microsoft Ads.

SEO Services for Construction Software Company

  • Digital Strategy Search Engine Optimization
  • $50,000 to $199,999
  • Aug. 2024 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
4.5
Schedule
5.0
Cost
3.5
Willing to Refer
5.0

"They're responsive and helpful, and we feel like they're true members of our team."

Dec 31, 2024
Content & SEO Manager, Software Company
Anonymous
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Markham, Ontario
  • 51-200 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

Search Engine People provides ongoing SEO services for a construction software company. Their tasks include keyword research, content optimization, link building, content writing, and data analysis.

SEO & Link-Building for Bitcoin ATM Co

  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Local search
  • $10,000 to $49,999
  • Feb. 2024 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"They are attentive to my needs and offer a bespoke service without an onerous long-term contract."

Dec 16, 2024
CEO, Bitcoin Central
Ben Glickman
Verified
  • Financial services
  • Nelson, British Columbia
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

Search Engine People provides SEO services for a Bitcoin ATM company. The team has optimized the client's site with SEO and handled link-building efforts to improve the site's organic SEO.

SEO & Content Writing Services for Drone Services Company

  • Content Writing Services Search Engine Optimization
  • $10,000 to $49,999
  • Jan. 2023 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"Every time I asked, they delivered."

Dec 16, 2024
Owner, First Class Drones
Misha Herschorn
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Toronto, Ontario
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

Search Engine People provides ongoing SEO services for a drone services company. The team is responsible for creating a blog and using the client's selected keywords to improve Google rankings.

SEO Services for Cloud Hosting Company

  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Content development On site optimization Technical SEO
  • $50,000 to $199,999
  • Sep. 2023 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"The team really knows their craft. This was obvious from our first few meetings and from the rankings of their site."

Dec 16, 2024
Manager, OVHcloud
Anonymous
Verified
  • Information technology
  • Canada
  • 1,001-5,000 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

Search Engine People provides SEO services for a cloud hosting company. The team has assessed the client's SEO rankings, website, competition, and priorities to develop a report and a plan to increase KPIs.

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Overall Review Rating
4.9
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Last Updated
June 26, 2026

Business Entity

Business Entity Name Search Engine People Inc.
Jurisdiction of Formation Canada
Date of Formation May 29, 2003
Status Active
Last Updated October 15, 2021
ID 002027406

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International Credit Risk Assessment Very Low Risk
Source Creditsafe
Last Updated January 1, 2022
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