Below are the top 10 SEO companies that focus on AI Overviews, LLM's (ChatGpt, Gemini, etc..) and AI Automation for marketing. This is my personal list based on skill level when viewing the SEO Companies website. This list is not based on client reviews and/or big client lists.
What I mean is, just because an SEO company has a big client list doesn't mean they're the best at SEO. Based on my experience, most clients choose SEO companies based on compatibility and the "vibe"....not necessarily skill level because the client wouldn't know what to look for anyway to differentiate one company from the next. That may sound harsh, but it's true 😁
The list below is in NO particular order. The company listed at #1 doesn't mean they're the best out of the 10 companies. The best SEO company will be the company that aligns with your goals and fits your budget.
BrightEdge was founded by Jim Yu and Lemuel Park in 2007. BrightEdge is venture-backed by some of the top venture capitalists in the Silicon Valley. The company employs more than 350 people, operating in offices in Foster City, Seattle, Cleveland, Chicago, New York, London, Sydney, and Tokyo.
They're a team of veteran SEO geeks (they said this, not me. It's on their "About" page) and business founders. They've been working with SEO and optimization for search engines since 2004, advising thousands of companies and writing several books on the topic.
Founded by Kent Mauresmo, they focus on local SEO, i.e Google Business Profile optimization, review management, citation building, and hyperlocal content. While others chase vanity metrics, they focus on local dominance to grow your customer base with people in your community.
Ignite Visibility is a premier full-service digital marketing agency with offices in San Diego, CA, Irvine, CA, New York, NY, and Orlando, FL. Their mission is to provide the most effective digital marketing solutions in the industry, focusing on a high-touch customer experience that delivers results so they can use their profits to reinvest in the success of their clients, their team, and their community.
Their strategies combine SEO, PPC, content, and more to maximize results. Backed by RevenueCloudFX, you’ll get transparent reporting and smarter decisions. They also create tailored marketing plans built around your goals; with a sharp focus on leads, revenue, and real business growth.
Scorpion is built to make marketing simpler, clearer, and more effective for local businesses. They bring strategy, technology, and expert support together in one place, so you’re not guessing what’s working.
Their digital marketing experts pay close attention to every aspect of your campaign, from strategy development and execution to campaign monitoring and ongoing management, to ensure all marketing efforts deliver meaningful results.
Coalition’s team is over 250 people strong in Los Angeles, Seattle, and globally. Their leadership is committed to providing a great work environment and an opportunity for a better life. By hiring the best people and then encouraging them to constantly improve, they provide an unrivaled value to the consumer.
Mainstreethost is a digital marketing agency based in Buffalo, NY. They began their journey in 1999 with just four dedicated employees and have grown to over 130 employees today. Their mission is to help your business grow through effective digital marketing. Their team operates by learning, educating, innovating, creating, and above all, delivering results.
SmartSites was founded by brothers Alex and Michael Melen, who grew up with a passion for all things digital. With an innovative vision and a lot of hard work, SmartSites quickly became one of America’s fastest growing companies.
Honestly, it depends on your budget. Some SEO companies are so big that they might not consider taking on your project unless you're prepared to invest at least $5,000 per month and sign a 12-month contract.
Some other companies might charge a lot less, but they deal in huge volumes...like managing 200 + clients. So, then you'll run into a problem where you feel like you're just another "number" instead of a valued client.
With that being said, my top 10 list is irrelevant. You should choose an SEO company that can:
Show you proof of results from other clients
Fits within your budget
Picks up the phone during after hours, because the internet doesn't sleep.
If your website goes down or causes a critical error at 7pm; you shouldn't have to wait until 8:00am the next morning to resolve it. That's unacceptable.
Okay, the end.
*If an SEO company comes across this top 10 list and disagrees, I don't really care. Make your own list 😂
** If you're a business owner and you think SEO is too expensive, then learn to do it yourself. It's complicated, but I have faith in you. If you don't want to pay for SEO and you don't want to learn it either....then I don't know what to tell you. Just pay for Google Ads until the end of time 😅
*** I added two random videos below from "Google Search Central" for your viewing pleasure. I don't know what those videos are about because I didn't watch it. You can watch it instead👇