Top WordPress SEO Agencies
A well-optimized WordPress site can be a 24/7 sales engine—if search engines can find it. WordPress SEO agencies specialize in technical fixes, content strategy, and performance enhancements that boost rankings and drive qualified traffic. Clutch makes it easy to connect with trusted providers: every agency on our platform is vetted through in-depth client interviews, verified case studies, and transparent performance metrics.
Use filters to narrow results by budget, industry, location, or services, and explore firms in key markets like the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. Read authentic reviews, compare expertise, and hire with confidence.
Looking for a WordPress design team instead? Check out our list of Top WordPress Designers or explore more options via Top WordPress Developers.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Rankguin Digital, a SEO agency, was established in 2021. They specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Cape Town, South Africa
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See all 1 projectsWeb Partner offers comprehensive digital services, including website design and digital marketing strategies tailored to client needs. The reviews highlight their professional approach, timely delivery, and ability to enhance business growth. Clients appreciate their strong project management skills and the value they provide within budget constraints, making them a commendable choice for digital solutions.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Londrina, Brazil
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Founded in 2022, Londrina SEO is a small SEO company. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Launched in 1972, KOCH ESSEN Kommunikation + Design GmbH is a midsize Advertising company. Their team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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Website development company SMARTech InfoCraft LLP was launched in 2024. The small team offers Web Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Lahore, Pakistan
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See all 1 projectsPakdigisol specializes in Meta marketing, focusing on launching campaigns to drive sales. The overall feedback highlights their effective project management, timely delivery, and excellent communication. Clients appreciate Pakdigisol's commitment, loyalty, and the good value for cost they provide.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Quetta, Pakistan
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Tallal Technologies is a SEO services firm based in Quetta, Pakistan. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Northampton , England
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Marketing Strategy company Beach Marketing Ltd is based in Northampton , England and Milton Keynes, England. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49New Cairo, Egypt
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In New Cairo, Egypt, White Label PPC is a pay per click company. Established in 2024, the team specializes in Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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Software development company Codetrivio is based in Toronto, Canada. Founded in 2012, the team specializes in Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Pune, India
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CodeLith Lab, a website development company, is located in Pune, India. They offer Web Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Hallum, Netherlands
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See all 1 projectsSiteGuardly helps businesses build, improve and maintain WordPress websites, WooCommerce shops and practical online systems. We are a family business in Hallum, the Netherlands, led by Henk and
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9București, Romania
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See all 5 projectsSEOmark.ro — We are a Romanian, Bucharest Marketing Agency, focused on SEO, PPC and - most importantly - real results. What we do: We help SMBs and mid-market teams turn budgets into revenue
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Laguna Beach, CA
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See all 1 projectsTeam4eCom provides Amazon vendor central management services, including inventory management and product listing optimization. Overall feedback indicates they deliver timely and effective solutions, significantly reducing overselling and enhancing product visibility. Clients appreciate their proactive communication and dedication to understanding business challenges, ensuring a collaborative and successful partnership.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Lahore, Pakistan
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Imran khadim is a Content Writing Services company founded in 2020. The team offers Content Writing Services and Search Engine Optimization.
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Adwen Plus, a branding firm, is in Ghaziabad, India and Ghaziabad, India. Their services include Branding and Public Relations.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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Link Helpers – Growth Marketing Agency | Phoenix is a Generative AI company. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, their team provides Generative AI and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Shanghai, China
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Brandoro is a midsize social media marketing company. Established in 2009, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Ecommerce Marketing.
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See all 2 projectsWelcome to Inticnia Global Services – Bangalore’s trusted partner in performance-driven digital marketing. We don’t just market brands — we craft lasting digital legacies. Based in the heart
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See all 1 projectsMarketozz specializes in enhancing online visibility through services such as SEO and Search Engine Marketing, with a focus on improving website ranking. Reviews highlight their effective communication, timely project updates, and the successful increase in organic traffic and keyword rankings, making them a reliable partner for search optimization needs.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Pontefract, England
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Anglo Content is a Content Writing Services company launched in 2019. The midsize team offers Content Writing Services and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249London, England
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Established in 2013, London Web Bytes is a midsize London, England-based social media marketing firm. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Xntrova Technologies is a social media marketing company. Launched in 2015, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing. The company is headquartered in New Delhi, India.
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Adwortise is a social media marketing company launched in 2021. The midsize team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Caasto is a SEO company. Established in 2017, the company is based in New Delhi, India. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Lein Digital is a social media marketing company. They were founded in 2016 and offer Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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See all 1 projectsEchoPx a leading Website Design & Digital Marketing firm since 2007. Our Services:1. Website Design, Development: Domain, Hosting, SSL, Content Writing, UI/UX & AMC2. Digital Marketing: SEO,
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
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SEO services firm WDD Malaysia was founded in 2016. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Gurugram, India
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SerpBulls is a SEO services firm. They were launched in 2015 and specialize in Search Engine Optimization.
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Reyecomops is an Ecommerce Marketing company. They are located in West Hollywood, California and have small team. They focus on Ecommerce Marketing and Product Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Chrzanów, Poland
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Pixel Studio is a small branding firm launched in 2012. Their services include Branding and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Noida, India
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See all 7 projectsWhite Bunnie offers comprehensive services including web development, SEO improvements, and digital marketing support, specifically enhancing online visibility and website ranking. Reviews highlight their effective project management and significant impact on website traffic and social media engagement, showcasing their expertise in search optimization and search engine marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerLas Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
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Marina Flores is a small Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain-based SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Belrose, Australia
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Established in 2009, Small Business Booster is a SEO agency. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Medellín, Colombia
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Simbionte Marketing | SEO Agency is a SEO company. Based in Medellín, Colombia, the agency provides Search Engine Optimization and Performance Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Surat, India
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Artik Infotech is a website development firm. Launched in 2019, the firm is in Surat, India. Their team focuses on Web Development and Web Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Burdwan, India
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See all 7 projectsPro-Riterz is a strategy-driven growth consultancy built for companies that are tired of marketing noise and want measurable outcomes. Most marketing agencies sell activity. More posts, more ads,
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Dnipro, Ukraine
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Kiss My Ads is a digital advertising agency specializing in managing Google Ads campaigns. According to reviews, the company successfully increased Return on Ad Spend (ROAS) and facilitated market expansion across Europe. Reviewers praised their budget efficiency and value for money, with 100% positive feedback and no suggestions for improvement.
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See all 1 projectsTimeKairos is a Ukrainian digital atelier building custom B2B websites, landing pages, e-commerce experiences, and web applications for businesses worldwide. We combine original design, clean-code
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Headquartered in Meriden, Connecticut, Skyfield Digital is a small SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Demand Generation Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Novo Mesto, Slovenia
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Social media marketing agency Spletke.si was founded in 2025. In Novo Mesto, Slovenia, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Web Development.
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Small SEO services firm and PPC agency AdOps Digital, is in Budapest, Hungary. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Addison, TX
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ITech India Private Limited, an artificial intelligence firm, is located in Addison, Texas and Chennai, India. The team provides Artificial Intelligence and Enterprise App Modernization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Ciudad de México, Mexico
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TEDA is a Demand Generation Marketing company. They focus on Demand Generation Marketing and Marketing Strategy and were launched in 2013. The agency is located in Ciudad de México, Mexico.
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See all 1 projectsWebzley is a web design and SEO agency based in Antwerp, Belgium, helping SMEs across Belgium and the Netherlands grow through better online visibility. We build fully custom, high-performance
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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SEO agency Vista by Lara Artificial Intelligence Marketing was established in 2024. Based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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Crowds Wire Ltd., a Digital Strategy company, offer Digital Strategy and Content Marketing. They were established in 2004.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Thessaloniki, Greece
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Launched in 2011, Cactus Digital SA is a small Ecommerce Marketing company located in Thessaloniki, Greece. Their team provides Ecommerce Marketing and Performance Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Berlin, Germany
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Content Marketing company suxeedo was established in 2011. The team offers Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Surry Hills, Australia
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AD Media is a video production agency. They are located in Surry Hills, Australia and have small team. They offer Video Production and Broadcast Video.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Arlington Heights, IL
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Kraków, Poland
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Boca Raton, FL
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Oklahoma City, OK
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49București, Romania
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Mooloolaba, Australia
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A WordPress SEO company aligns your site’s architecture, content, and performance with search-engine best practices. They audit themes and plugins, fix crawl errors, optimize Core Web Vitals, research keywords, and build authority through ethical link-building. Their end goal is to ultimately help their clients achieve higher organic visibility, generate more qualified traffic, and drive measurable revenue growth.
WordPress SEO agencies are focused on optimizing websites for maximum reach. Clients can expect to access various solutions such as:
- Technical audits and on-page optimization
- Schema markup and rich-snippet implementation
- Site speed and Core Web Vitals improvements
- Keyword research and content gap analysis
- Editorial calendars and content creation
- High-quality backlink outreach
- Ongoing rank tracking and KPI reporting
Many agencies also offer WordPress-specific development support—plugin cleanup, theme refactoring, or migration to SEO-friendly hosts. Make sure you choose a partner that has proven experience in the type of services you need to get the most out of your investment.
Cost for WordPress SEO projects vary because of the different goals, requirements, and SEO expertise required by each case. For instance, smaller sites or projects that only require a flat audit may run clients anywhere from $3,000 – $5,000 meanwhile, enterprise engagements can exceed $25,000 per month.
According to data gathered by our team at Clutch, the average monthly retainers of projects reviewed range around $2,000 – $15,000. Meanwhile, the hourly rates usually go from $25 – $49 for most vendors. Several factors including scope, site size, and link-building scale all impact the final cost of every project.
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- Ask about WordPress-specific experience—core updates, plugin conflicts, multisite setups.
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- Match communication style and time zone to your team’s workflow.
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- Guaranteed rankings or overnight results
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- One-size-fits-all strategies that ignore your CMS architecture
- Have you optimized sites running my theme or page builder?
- How do you handle core updates that may affect SEO?
- Which KPIs will you track, and how often will I receive reports?
- What percentage of your workflow is manual vs. automated plugins?
- Can you provide 2–3 client references in my industry?
- How do you build backlinks, and what tools verify link quality?
SEO plugins like Yoast or Rank Math handle on-page basics—title tags, XML sitemaps, breadcrumbs—but they can’t perform strategic tasks such as competitor research, content ideation, or high-quality link outreach. Experienced WordPress SEO agencies combine human expertise with advanced tools, ensuring holistic optimization beyond plugin settings.
E-commerce, SaaS, professional services, media publishers, and local businesses all leverage WordPress for their online needs. Agencies often build specialized playbooks—for instance, product schema for online stores or location pages for multi-branch service brands—so look for vertical experience during vetting.