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Top SEO Companies Portland, OR

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Portland has plenty of agencies that say they do SEO and few that clear our bar: we screened 100 businesses in the Portland metro, 64 of which offer SEO, and four we would list. Fewer than half of the 18 that qualified publish a price, and at least five of the agencies we checked promise a ranking, which disqualified them. This list comes from a review of the SEO agencies we could find in the Portland–Vancouver–Hillsboro metro: what they publish, what they’ve proven, what clients say, and how they rank for their own city.

The short answer For local and multi-location businesses that want SEO with Google Ads on a month-to-month basis, start with SEO Growth Partners Digital Marketing. For SEO-led growth across many industries, Webfor. For healthcare and law-firm sites that need a redesign alongside SEO, SLIDEFACTORY. For nonprofits and home-service businesses that want SEO and paid search together, Intuitive Digital.

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Reviewed by Andrew Eagar, fractional SEO · Reviewed · Next review January 2027

No agency paid to be listed or can pay to change its position. I run a fractional SEO practice, which some businesses hire instead of an agency, so I don't rank myself here. How we reviewed

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Compare Portland’s top SEO agencies

AgencyBest forStarting priceSEO case studiesGoogle ratingMedian tenureContract
SEO Growth Partners Digital Marketing Local and multi-location, month-to-month $1,750/mo Several 4.9 (173) 1.3 yrs Month-to-month
Webfor SEO across industries; Vancouver WA Not published Several 4.9 (36) 3.1 yrs "No long-term contracts"
SLIDEFACTORY Healthcare and law-firm sites; redesign plus SEO $880/mo Several 5.0 (4) 4.5 yrs Mostly month-to-month
Intuitive Digital Nonprofits, home services; SEO plus paid search Not published Several 4.8 (65) 5.0 yrs Usually 12 months; 30 days' notice

Prices and terms as published on each agency's site, October 2026. Tenure is the median from LinkedIn company data.

The four

The four agencies, reviewed

Top pickBest for local and multi-location businesses that want SEO with Google Ads, month to month

SEO Growth Partners Digital Marketing

4.9 on Google (173) · 5.0 on Clutch (17) · Southeast Portland · 16 on LinkedIn

Why we picked them

  • Top 10 or in Google's local pack for 8 of the 9 Portland SEO searches we checked, more than any other agency.
  • Named in 12 of 15 AI-assistant answers we tested, more than any other agency.
  • Publishes its pricing (a $1,750 monthly client average, with higher tiers for multi-location and national work), says it is month-to-month, and gives clients a log-in to a performance dashboard.

What clients say

Reviewers describe more calls and leads from search, clear explanations and quick responses. we now receive sales calls from our website on a daily basis — Google reviewer, 2026

Watch-outs

It publishes a "Top Digital Marketing Agencies in Portland" list that ranks itself first, with ratings for rivals that aren't sourced. Its street address (1125 SE Division St) was only published on 28 October 2026, and its LinkedIn tenure is short (median 1.3 years, after headcount grew several-fold in two years). The $1,750 is an average for a bundle that includes Google Ads management, not a minimum for SEO alone. Five of its Clutch reviews are dated January 2026, so recent Clutch feedback is bunched.

2 · SEO-led growth for businesses across many industries, from a Vancouver, WA agency

Webfor

4.9 on Google (36) · 5.0 on Clutch (9) · Vancouver, WA · 22 on LinkedIn

Why we picked them

  • Top 10 for two of the nine Portland SEO searches we checked, and the second most-named agency in our AI-assistant answers (10 of 15).
  • SEO is its core work, and its case studies run for years: one e-commerce client has been with it since 2017, with organic traffic up 3,080% in the first year.
  • Its site names a six-person leadership and account team and says there are no long-term contracts.

What clients say

Reviewers cite SEO results with numbers, quick communication and a hands-on team. I have not worked with other vendors with such a high level of ownership. — Clutch reviewer, 2024

Watch-outs

No price on its own site; a Clutch reviewer reported about $1,300 a month, which is not a published price. Its SEO page shows aggregate results with no client or period ("4,899% increase in keyword rankings"), and its case-study percentages have no baselines. The office is in Vancouver, Washington, inside the Portland metro. Its newest Clutch review is from November 2024, and a footer line says it is part of the "Evolve 24/7" organisation without explaining the link.

3 · Healthcare practices and law firms that want SEO alongside a website redesign

SLIDEFACTORY

5.0 on Google (4) · No Clutch reviews · Southeast Portland · 10 on LinkedIn

Why we picked them

  • Publishes SEO prices: Basic SEO from $880 a month, an AI-search programme at $2,300 to $4,000, and a one-off AI visibility audit at $1,800.
  • Most SEO engagements are month-to-month, with terms confirmed in writing before work starts.
  • Case study with dates: a Sacramento orthopedic practice saw average monthly Search Console impressions up 117% and clicks up 49% against a four-month baseline.

What clients say

Reviewers praise it as a partner and for build quality; none of the reviews we read mention SEO. They truly are a partner, not a company working for you. — Google reviewer, 2025

Watch-outs

Only four Google reviews and none that discuss SEO results. SEO is one of six disciplines, and most of its blog is off-topic. The case-study figures cover a redesign as well as SEO, and the SEO team isn't named on the site (the named staff are developers, a designer and a project manager). Its "TITAN Award 2025" claim is not verified at the award body.

4 · Nonprofits, home services and local businesses that want SEO and paid search from one team

Intuitive Digital

4.8 on Google (65) · 4.6 on Clutch (14) · Southeast Portland · 14 on LinkedIn

Why we picked them

  • The longest-serving team of the four on LinkedIn, with a median tenure of five years.
  • Numeric case studies, such as a Portland HVAC company whose organic traffic rose 170.72%, and a 4.6 rating from 14 Clutch reviews.
  • Named in 6 of 15 AI-assistant answers, and its SEO FAQ says plainly that no one can guarantee a number-one ranking.

What clients say

Reviewers cite SEO and paid results, regular communication and relationships lasting years. their SEO services have kept my business visible in search year after year — Google reviewer, 2026

Watch-outs

No published price: retainers are built on an hourly rate (Clutch lists $150 to $199 an hour with a $5,000 project minimum), and contracts are usually 12 months, with 30 days' notice. Its website blocks automated checks, so we relied on search summaries and Clutch for some of its claims. One 2019 Clutch review (0.5 stars) criticised paid-search results and transparency. SEO is one of five roughly equal service lines.

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The Portland SEO market in numbers

39%
publish their pricing
67%
show SEO case studies with real numbers
39%
rank top 10 for their own Portland searches
28 of 18
get named by AI assistants for Portland SEO
Published SEO prices start at a median of $1,500 a month Lowest published monthly SEO plan, for the 7 of 18 qualified agencies that publish one

Teal: agencies on this list. Grey: other qualified Portland agencies (not named).

Seven of Portland's 18 qualified agencies publish a monthly price for SEO or a bundle that includes it, starting between $500 and $3,000. Only seven rank in the top 10 or the local pack for any of the nine Portland SEO searches we checked.

Before you sign

What we saw that you should watch for

None of these rules an agency out on its own, but each is worth a question before you sign.

  • Ranking promises At least five Portland-area agencies promise page-one placement or a guaranteed ranking, one in as few as 45 to 60 days, and one says you owe nothing if it doesn't deliver. Nobody controls Google's rankings; read what a guarantee actually covers.
  • Mailbox and shared addresses Several agencies list a suite number that turns out to be a private mailbox, a virtual office or a shared desk, and some publish no street address at all. Ask where the people doing the work sit.
  • Out-of-area firms with a Portland page Searches for Portland SEO also return agencies based in other states or countries that publish a Portland landing page but have no office here. A city name in the page title isn't a local presence.
  • Lists that rank their publisher first Some "best agencies in Portland" lists are published by an agency that puts itself at number one, with ratings for rivals that aren't sourced. Check who wrote the list.
  • Results with no client or time period Several agencies headline large figures such as a "4,899% increase" or a first-page count with no client, baseline or date. Ask for case studies that give the starting point and the period.
  • SEO as a side line Many Portland agencies that offer SEO are design, branding or web-build firms where SEO is one of several services and the case studies are about websites. Ask who does the SEO work and see their SEO results.

Method

How we reviewed

Every agency went through the same three rounds, each looking harder at fewer agencies.

  1. Screen. Names SEO as a service, has a Portland-area office, active in the last 12 months, names real people, has client reviews. Guaranteed rankings or paid link schemes rule an agency out.
  2. Qualify. Proof of results, rankings for their own Portland searches, reputation, transparency, SEO depth and awards.
  3. Deep dive. For the top 10: review text, team stability on LinkedIn, and 15 AI-assistant answers.

No agency paid to be included, and none was contacted. We re-check each quarter. Send a correction · Full methodology

Four of 100 made the list

Found in Portland100

Offer SEO64

Passed the screen18

Deep-dive finalists11

Listed4

FAQ

Questions, answered

How much does an SEO company cost in Portland?

Seven of the 18 qualified Portland agencies publish a monthly price, from $500 (a bundle that includes a website and hosting) to $3,000. Among the four we list, published SEO starts at $880 to about $1,750 a month, and two quote only after a call.

How do I choose an SEO agency in Portland?

Ask for case studies with start points and dates, the contract length and exit terms, and who will do the work. Read the newest reviews, and check that the team is actually in the Portland area.

Should I sign a long SEO contract?

You don't need to. Two of the four agencies we list say they work month to month or have no long-term contracts; one usually asks for 12 months with 30 days' notice. Ask for the exit terms in writing before you start.

Are agencies in Vancouver, Washington included?

Yes. Vancouver and the rest of Clark County are part of the Portland metro, so an agency with its office there counts as local. One of our four picks is based in Vancouver.

Why are some well-known Portland agencies not listed?

Agencies that failed our screen, or that scored below the natural break in our review, aren't named. We list only agencies that offer SEO, have a verifiable office in the metro, recent activity, a named team and client reviews, and that don't promise rankings.

How is this list made?

We screened 100 Portland-area businesses, drawn from Google Maps' 428 listings, search results and directories, then scored the 18 that qualified on proof of results, published prices, reputation, team stability and AI visibility. Nobody pays to be listed.

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About the reviewer

Andrew Eagar

Andrew Eagar has worked in SEO since 2008. He has been Director of SEO at four agencies, built SEO departments from the ground up and led teams of more than 20 SEOs, on brands including Twitter, Amazon, S&P Global, PGA Tour, Allstate and Seagate. He has contributed to Moz and Clutch, and today runs The Fractional SEO in Virginia. LinkedIn