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.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Portland, OR
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Portland SEO Consultant is a SEO agency. Their team is headquartered in Portland, Oregon. The agency provides Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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See all 1 projectsGoogle states, “Local listings show up when people search for places Near Their location regarding Map listings. So, for example, you’ll probably see local links if you search for ‘Your City
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BlueVine Digital Marketing Solutions is a social media marketing company. They offer Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were launched in 2022.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerCollingswood, NJ
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Intertwined Digital Marketing is a SEO agency. The Collingswood, New Jersey-based agency offers Search Engine Optimization and Marketing Strategy.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerStrongsville, OH
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HJ Web Solutions, a SEO company, was launched in 2024. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and CRM consulting and SI and is located in Strongsville, Ohio.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49San Jose, CA
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DigitCraft is a social media marketing firm. They are headquartered in San Jose, California and Karachi, Pakistan, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Welby Creative is a web design agency. They were founded in 2019, and their services include Web Design and Graphic Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Bedford, TX
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Jo leigh marketing, a web design company, is located in Bedford, Texas. Their services include Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Honolulu, HI
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Aloha Web SEO is a small Honolulu, Hawaii-based SEO services firm and web design agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Huntley, IL
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SEO Windy City is a Huntley, Illinois-based SEO company and pay per click company. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were launched in 2002.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dade City, FL
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Red Water Multimedia LLC is a SEO services firm. The Dade City, Florida-based firm provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Jupiter, FL
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SEOMarketing.com is a SEO company. The company is in Jupiter, Florida. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ankeny, IA
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FrostFire Digital is a small SEO services firm and web design company located in Ankeny, Iowa. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Zephyrhills, FL
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We Brand Business LLC is a small SEO company in Zephyrhills, Florida. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Alpharetta, GA
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J. Vincent Creative is a SEO agency. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were established in 2021.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Newnan, GA
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Established in 2013, Wilkins Web Marketing is a SEO services firm. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and is based in Newnan, Georgia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tolland, CT
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Digital Marketing Fuel, LLC is a SEO company. In Tolland, Connecticut, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hebron, CT
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Founded in 2004, Tri-County Web Consulting is a small Hebron, Connecticut-based SEO agency. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wallingford, CT
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Seodynamix is a SEO services firm headquartered in Wallingford, Connecticut. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and E-Commerce Development and were launched in 2021.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Las Vegas, NV
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MACJWEB is a SEO company and web design company. The Las Vegas, Nevada-based agency specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Las Vegas, NV
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Digital Footprints Corporation is a SEO services firm. Their team is located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The agency offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Columbus, OH
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Based in Columbus, Ohio, SEO Columbus Ohio is a small SEO services firm. The team provides Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Columbus, OH
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Lykins SEO Consulting is a small SEO agency in Columbus, Ohio. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cincinnati, OH
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Cincinnati SEO, a small SEO company, is in Cincinnati, Ohio. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Township, OH
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Take Notice is a SEO company. Their small team is based in Township, Ohio. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Jacksonville, OR
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In Jacksonville, Oregon, New Brew Media is a SEO agency. They focus on Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Salem, OR
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SolutionsTwoGo is a SEO agency. Their team is based in Salem, Oregon and focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lawrenceville, GA
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Bridge Consultation Group is a SEO company in Lawrenceville, Georgia. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and were launched in 2022.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lancaster, PA
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UPFRONT MKTG is a small SEO services firm in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Delta, PA
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Get Us Listed Digital Marketing , a SEO company, is headquartered in Delta, Pennsylvania. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cookeville, TN
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Nineteen Eighty-Six Digital Enterprise is a small Cookeville, Tennessee-based SEO agency. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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Emerald Consulting, a SEO services firm, is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They offer Search Engine Optimization and E-Commerce Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Windsor, CO
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RallyPoint Marketing Solutions is a SEO company established in 2019. The agency offers Search Engine Optimization and Graphic Design, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Grand Rapids, MI
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Interly is a SEO company. In Grand Rapids, Michigan, their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Grand Rapids, MI
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Good Rep Media is a SEO agency. Their team is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan and offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Austin, TX
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SnipeSEO, a SEO services firm and pay per click company, is located in Austin, Texas. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Nashville, TN
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HelixSEO is a SEO company. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Branding and is located in Nashville, Tennessee.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerKuna, ID
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User experience design agency Silver Fox Web Designs was founded in 2018. Located in Kuna, Idaho, the team offers UX/UI Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerLancaster, PA
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Kern Web Design is a web design agency. In Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the company was founded in 2014. Their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerIthaca, NY
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See all 1 projectsmattbuildswebsites.com LLC specializes in comprehensive web development services, including domain name advisement, site construction on WordPress, and ecommerce integration via Shopify. Reviews highlight the company's efficiency, creativity, and excellent communication, praising its ability to offer personalized solutions while maintaining a streamlined process from concept to launch. Clients appreciate the owner’s responsiveness and commitment to meeting diverse project needs.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Norwood Young America, MN
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KMD Marketing and Design, a social media marketing agency, specialize in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing. They were launched in 2020.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Woodstock, GA
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Norse Consulting is a small branding company headquartered in Woodstock, Georgia. The team specializes in Branding and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9West Palm Beach, FL
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ARVMarketing, LLC, a small Advertising company, is based in West Palm Beach, Florida. Their services include Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Pittsburgh, PA
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Sick Day Design Co, a web development company, was established in 2021. The small team provides Web Development and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Sheridan, WY
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MooseBase is a web design agency established in 2026. The company focuses on Web Design and Web Development, and is small.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerParadise Valley, AZ
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Jamie Freya Knott SEO, a web design agency, was launched in 2021. The agency focuses on Web Design and Digital Strategy, and is small.
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$1,000+UndisclosedFreelancerGloucester, MA
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Leopoldo Fu is a website development firm established in 2024. The agency provides Web Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Rockaway, NJ
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Launched in 2024, Near Me Digital MArketing Agency is a pay per click agency. The small team specializes in Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Pasadena, CA
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Established in 2024, PivotFly is a SEO agency. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Willingboro, NJ
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OYC Agency is a SEO company. Established in 2024, the agency provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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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+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Arlington Heights, IL
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Pearland, TX
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38.3/40.020/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$300+ / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Colorado Springs, CO
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249San Antonio, TX
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39/40.020/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Tampa, FL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Boca Raton, FL
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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 - 249Austin, TX
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49South Jordan, UT
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38.8/40.019.2/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / 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 - 49Jacksonville, FL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Vancouver, WA
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Reston, VA
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38.2/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Miami, FL
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$5,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Raleigh, NC
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Carlsbad, CA
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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39/40.020/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Boise, ID
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35.7/40.016.4/20 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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35/40.018.8/20 Reviews7.8/10 Clients & Experience8.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Huntington, NY
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Boston, MA
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Hallandale Beach, FL
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31.9/40.017.4/20 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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39.7/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
15% Search Engine Optimization15% Technical SEO85% 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.