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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 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's pricing is generally under $50,000 per project, providing good value for cost with effective results in SEO and PPC. Clients report significant improvements in traffic and leads, often emphasizing their responsiveness and professionalism.

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

  • Impressive Knowledge and Expertise

    Clients are impressed by Search Engine People's deep knowledge and expertise in SEO and digital marketing. Their ability to stay updated with industry trends and apply best practices has been instrumental in driving client success.

  • Areas for Improvement

    While overall client feedback is positive, some clients have noted areas for improvement, such as providing more detailed reporting, being more proactive with new ideas, and handling technical aspects like PPC conversion tracking more effectively.

  • Strong Results and ROI

    Many clients have reported strong results and a positive return on investment from their engagements with Search Engine People. The team's ability to deliver measurable improvements in traffic, leads, and revenue is a testament to their effectiveness.

  • Proactive and Strategic Approach

    The proactive and strategic approach of Search Engine People is highly valued by clients. Their willingness to anticipate client needs and provide strategic guidance has been a significant factor in achieving desired outcomes.

  • Tailored Solutions for Diverse Industries

    Search Engine People is recognized for their ability to offer customized solutions across various industries, from healthcare to real estate. Clients value their industry-specific insights and the tailored strategies they employ to meet unique business challenges.

  • Proven SEO Expertise

    Search Engine People has consistently demonstrated strong expertise in SEO, helping clients achieve higher rankings on search engines, increased organic traffic, and improved keyword visibility. Numerous clients reported significant improvements in their online presence and search rankings, attributing their success to SEP's strategic SEO efforts.

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SEO, PPC & Website Rebranding for Healthcare Company

  • Branding Pay Per Click Search Engine Optimization
  • Generative Engine Optimization
    +5
  • Less than $10,000
  • Sep. 2025 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"Everyone on Search Engine People's team is super friendly and great to work with."

Dec 22, 2025
Founder, Aligned Relationship Counselling
Alexa Gelles
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Vancouver, British Columbia
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

Search Engine People has rebranded a healthcare company's website and done SEO and GEO. The team has revamped and optimized the website, provided an extensive list of content, and optimized an ad campaign.

SEO & PPC Services for BBQ Cleaning & Maintenance Company

  • Conversion Optimization Pay Per Click Search Engine Optimization
  • SEO Reputation Management
    +2
  • $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.

SEO Services for Technology Solutions Provider

  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Content development
    +4
  • Confidential
  • June 2024 - Ongoing
4.5
Quality
4.5
Schedule
4.5
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"When we ask for it, Search Engine People gives us the attention we need."

Dec 16, 2025
Digital Marketing Specialist, PAR Technology
Anonymous
Verified
  • Information technology
  • New Hartford, New York
  • 1,001-5,000 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

Search Engine People provides ongoing SEO services for a technology solutions provider. The team has conducted an SEO audit, performed keyword research, optimized web pages, and built backlinks.

Paid Ad Strategy for Specialist Travel Co

  • Advertising Digital Strategy Pay Per Click
  • Bing Advertising
    +2
  • 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
    +2
  • $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
Source
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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

Credit Report Results

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