Top Technical SEO Agencies in the United States
From Silicon Valley’s product-led startups to New York’s media giants and Austin’s fast-growing SaaS scene, the United States is home to technical SEO agencies that specialize in performance at scale. The right partner can fix crawl issues, improve Core Web Vitals, streamline site architecture, and de-risk complex migrations — the foundation for sustainable organic growth.
Clutch helps you find trusted providers through verified client reviews, transparent project details, and data-backed rankings. Filter by budget, tech stack, platform expertise (Shopify, WordPress, headless CMS), industry focus, and location to shortlist agencies that fit your roadmap and timeline.
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Social media marketing company BoostMyRepair is located in Orlando, Florida. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Based in Los Angeles, California, GrowthBridge Consulting is a social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Pleasanton, CA
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Klystron is a SEO services firm. Their team is headquartered in Pleasanton, California. The firm specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Crowley, TX
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Social media marketing company Kurv Agency is in Crowley, Texas. Launched in 2020, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Phoenix, AZ
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Ad Genius is a small branding company established in 2021. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Millcreek, UT
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Adtheon is a small Advertising company based in Millcreek, Utah. The team specializes in Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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$10,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Annville, PA
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PA Digital Growth is a social media marketing agency launched in 2013. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Content Marketing company Usa Design Expert is located in Los Angeles, California and Doha, Qatar. They offer Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
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See all 2 projectsTegan Gainan is a marketing agency noted for its expertise in digital advertising strategy and comprehensive marketing solutions. The company has received 100% positive feedback, with clients praising its timely delivery, helpful insights, and versatile marketing skills across multiple channels. Reviewers highlighted the agency's ability to enhance ad campaign efficiency and drive business growth.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Houston, TX
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SEO company Fireside Creative Services is headquartered in Houston, Texas. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Richmond, VA
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Horus Digital Media, a Digital Strategy company, focuses on Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization. The company is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Cocoa Beach, FL
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In Cocoa Beach, Florida, Pfaff Digital is a social media marketing company. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Las Vegas, NV
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See all 1 projectsSEARCH & SEO - SEO Near Me specializes in SEO services aimed at enhancing online visibility and improving website rankings. Their clients consistently report outstanding results, such as achieving and maintaining top search positions on Google. The company is praised for its expert strategies, effective communication, and personalized, hands-on service, making them a trusted partner for search optimization and search engine marketing solutions.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Houston, TX
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Bilavo Agency is a SEO services firm founded in 2022. The firm specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Branding, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ontario, CA
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Moxie Creative Solutions, a branding firm, is based in Ontario, California. Founded in 2018, the team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Winter Garden, FL
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Trustela Consulting- Digital Marketing Agency in Florida USA, a SEO services firm, was established in 2021. The agency focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Raleigh, NC
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North Carolina SEO is a SEO agency. Their team is based in Raleigh, North Carolina and focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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Improove Inc., a SEO agency, offers Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing. The firm is in New York, New York.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Wilmington, DE
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Hire eCom, a social media marketing company, is located in Wilmington, Delaware. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Clover, SC
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Dsquare Service Inc., a social media marketing firm, is in Clover, South Carolina. They offer Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Idaho Falls, ID
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Hot Fuego, LLC is a Market Research company. Located in Idaho Falls, Idaho, the team offers Market Research and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Helena, MT
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DigiCon Web is a social media marketing company. Their midsize team is located in Helena, Montana and provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. The firm was founded in 2018.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249San Diego, CA
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Web Verse Pro, a branding firm, was established in 2010. They specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Lincoln Digital Marketers is a midsize Advertising company in New York, New York. Their services include Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Miami Beach, FL
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Founded in 2016, Trademark Wing is a social media marketing agency. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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Binary Works, a social media marketing agency, is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Miami, FL
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White Label Partner is a SEO services firm. Their midsize team is located in Miami, Florida and focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Development. The company was established in 2015.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Sheridan, WY
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See all 8 projectsKings Digital is an SEO agency specializing in enhancing online visibility and website ranking through organic search optimization and digital visibility enhancement services. Feedback from clients is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% of reviewers highlighting their strong project management and communication. Clients appreciate their ability to meet objectives efficiently and effectively, resulting in improved search engine marketing performance and increased online trust.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Northfield, NJ
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See all 9 projectsLoading Leads Marketing is a specialized SEO agency that excels in enhancing digital visibility through website SEO services and organic search optimization. The feedback from reviews is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% of reviewers praising their efficient communication and personalized service. Clients particularly appreciate the company's dedication to delivering results, as both mentioned successful website launches and increased lead generation.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Miami, FL
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See all 2 projectsMono Branding offers services in website creation, logo design, and branding, demonstrating a commitment to understanding client needs and delivering professional results. Reviews highlight their effective project management, timely delivery, and strong communication skills, with clients praising their ability to enhance brand visibility and customer engagement. The team's dedication to making each brand shine is a recurring theme in the feedback.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Cincinnati, OH
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See all 1 projectsHuman Friend Digital is an SEO agency specializing in digital marketing and website redesign. The company has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with 100% of reviewers highlighting substantial improvements in online visibility and lead generation. Clients commend their SEO services for dramatically increasing web traffic and note that deliverables consistently exceeded expectations.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Pleasanton, CA
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Based in Pleasanton, California, Terzetto Digital is an Advertising company. They offer Advertising and Digital Strategy and were founded in 1995.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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See all 1 projectsInnovative Creative Agency specializes in online design and development, SEO, and setting up marketing and sales channels, particularly for e-commerce platforms such as Shopify. The overall feedback highlights a significant increase in sales, exceptional project management, and personalized communication, with clients commending their profound expertise and dedication to individual project success.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Birmingham, AL
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See all 1 projectsBurgundy offers services in creating digital presence, with expertise in ecommerce website development and enhancing online visibility. Their reviews highlight prompt project delivery, effective communication, and dedication to client needs. Clients appreciate Burgundy's ability to rapidly establish a functional, visually appealing website, positioning them as reliable partners for projects requiring strong SEO and search engine marketing strategies.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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Headquartered in New York, New York, Imran khadim is a SEO company and Content Writing Services company. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Content Writing Services.
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$25,000+Undisclosed2 - 9South Jordan, UT
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SiteRank is a SEO company launched in 2023. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design and is in South Jordan, Utah.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Louisburg, KS
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Social: Managed. Is a Digital Strategy company established in 2017. The team offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Dallas, TX
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99Magento is a small SEO services firm. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Web Design and were founded in 2019.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Conway, NH
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In Conway, New Hampshire, Two Pines Creative is a small web design company. The team specializes in Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Elgin, IL
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Mura Digital is an Email Marketing company. The Elgin, Illinois-based company was launched in 2016. Their team provides Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Irvington, NJ
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Zenrita Digital Solutions is a SEO company established in 2016. The firm focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design, and is small.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Fort Mill, SC
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Classy Inbound is a small Digital Strategy company located in Fort Mill, South Carolina. Their services include Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Charlotte, NC
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QTech Studios is a website development firm established in 2019. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina and Charlotte, North Carolina, the team offers Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Carmel, IN
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Established in 2012, Dawn IT Service is a SEO company. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Princeton, NJ
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CAT Software Services, a social media marketing firm, is based in Princeton, New Jersey. They offer Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
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CCR Growth is a midsize Content Marketing company headquartered in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. The team specializes in Content Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Richmond, TX
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Launched in 2018, CloudMuse, a small web design company, is based in Richmond, Texas. Their team provides Web Design and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Irvine, CA
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Established in 2003, Affordable Marketing is a small Irvine, California-based social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9St. George, UT
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Keystone Marketing Agency is a web design company headquartered in St. George, Utah. The team provides Web Design and Advertising.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Digital Marketing Service Pro is a Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based social media marketing agency. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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List of the Top 15 United States Technical SEO Companies
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Marion, IL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJ
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$1,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Colorado Springs, CO
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Arlington Heights, IL
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$50,000+$300+ / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Boca Raton, FL
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39.5/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249San Antonio, TX
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38.9/40.020/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Tampa, FL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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39.3/40.020/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49South Jordan, UT
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39.2/40.019.6/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Sarasota, FL
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38.5/40.020/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Pleasant Grove, UT
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Bel Air, MD
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39.3/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Vancouver, WA
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37.1/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Raleigh, NC
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35.5/40.016.6/20 Reviews8.9/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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37.3/40.018.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Boise, ID
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36.1/40.016.8/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Orlando, FL
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35.4/40.019.2/20 Reviews7.8/10 Clients & Experience8.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Carlsbad, CA
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Pittsburgh, PA
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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38.9/40.019.8/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Baton Rouge, LA
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38/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Reston, VA
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36.8/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Hallandale Beach, FL
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32.1/40.017.6/20 Reviews7.4/10 Clients & Experience7.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49West Chester, PA
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37.7/40.018.8/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Houston, TX
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Huntington, NY
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37.7/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
20% Search Engine Optimization20% Technical SEO80% Other
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United States Technical SEO FAQs
U.S.-based technical SEO agencies bring deep familiarity with Google’s U.S. SERPs, shopping seasons (e.g., Black Friday/Cyber Monday), and the platforms many American brands use (Shopify, Salesforce Commerce Cloud, Adobe, WordPress, and headless stacks). They’re also equipped to collaborate with in-house engineering and product teams across U.S. time zones, manage enterprise change control, and align with standards like ADA/WCAG accessibility and CCPA-related data practices.
If you operate nationwide or across multiple states, a U.S. partner can operationalize technical SEO at scale — from multi-location site structures to localized internal linking and analytics governance.
Pricing varies thanks to several key factors, such as scope, platform complexity, and market. Based on Clutch’s recent pricing data, most U.S.-based technical SEO firms charge:
- Technical SEO audits: $4,000 – $25,000+ for comprehensive audits with prioritization, implementation plans, and QA support
- Monthly retainers: $2,500 – $10,000+ for ongoing technical SEO, including sprint support, monitoring, and roadmap execution
- Hourly consulting: $125 – $250+ depending on seniority and city (rates in NYC and the Bay Area tend to be higher)
- Site migrations/rebuilds: $25,000 – $150,000+ when technical SEO leads discovery, requirements, testing, and post-launch stabilization
Expect higher costs for complex architectures (headless, JS-heavy apps), internationalization/hreflang, and large catalogs with faceted navigation.
America is home to many talented and capable technical SEO firms. It’s common to find dedicated teams supporting verticals such as:
- E-commerce and retail
- SaaS and B2B
- Healthcare and life sciences
- Finance and fintech
- Media and publishing
- Multi-location services and franchises
- Higher education and nonprofits
- Manufacturing and distribution
Start by thoughtfully outlining your project’s requirements and objectives. Then, go to Clutch to find trusted firms and follow these 6 steps when evaluating them:
- Confirm fit — Ask for example audits, migration playbooks, and before/after metrics (indexation, CWV, organic conversions)
- Check platform fluency — Shopify, WordPress, Adobe Experience Manager, Magento, SFCC, Webflow, headless CMS, and CDNs
- Validate tooling and measurement — GSC, GA4, BigQuery, log analysis, Screaming Frog/Sitebulb, Botify/OnCrawl, performance monitoring
- Assess engineering collaboration — Ticket hygiene, sprint planning, QA/staging processes, and documentation standards
- Review governance — Change control, rollback plans, and post-release monitoring
- Talk to references — Especially for projects that mirror your stack and traffic scale
If the stakes are high, start with a fixed-scope audit and 60–90 day implementation pilot before committing long term.
- Guaranteed rankings or timelines without discovery
- Vague audits with no prioritization, ticket-ready requirements, or QA plan
- Reliance on risky link schemes (PBNs, paid links at scale) to “fix” technical gaps
- No access/ownership model for analytics and search tools
- Ignores Core Web Vitals, JavaScript rendering, or log-file insights
- No staging environment testing or rollback strategy for releases
- Only vanity metrics; no alignment to conversions or revenue
- Boilerplate recommendations that don’t reflect your stack, crawl limits, or constraints
- Unwilling to coordinate with developers or adapt to your sprint cadence
Be on the lookout for these red flags! Remember, even if the vendor promises exciting results or fees, it’s your duty to remain objective and vigilant.