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Top SEO Companies Seattle, WA

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Seattle has plenty of SEO agencies and few that clear our bar: we screened 322 businesses, 151 that offer SEO, and four we would list. Fewer than half of the 32 that qualified publish a price, and the Seattle site that ranks for the most local SEO searches failed our screen. This list comes from a review of the SEO agencies we could find in the Seattle–Tacoma–Bellevue metro: what they publish, what they’ve proven, what clients say, and how they rank for their own city.

The short answer For healthcare, ecommerce and larger budgets, start with Logic Inbound. For a flat monthly price with no contract, Actuate Media. For hands-on local SEO from a founder-run firm, Seattle Organic SEO. For local and multi-location businesses that want SEO alongside web and ads, Odd Dog Media.

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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

Side by side

Compare Seattle’s top SEO agencies

AgencyBest forStarting priceSEO case studiesGoogle ratingMedian tenureContract
Logic Inbound Healthcare, ecommerce, larger budgets $3,000/mo Several 5.0 (110) 8.4 yrs Not published
Actuate Media Flat-rate, month to month $1,299/mo Several 5.0 (43) 3.5 yrs Month to month
Seattle Organic SEO Small business, local SEO $2,500/mo Several 5.0 (45) — Not published
Odd Dog Media Local, multi-location $1,000/mo Several 4.8 (68) 5.2 yrs 12-month initial term

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 healthcare, ecommerce and other businesses with a monthly budget of $3,000 or more

Logic Inbound

5.0 on Google (110) · 5.0 on Clutch (44) · West Seattle · 20 on LinkedIn

Why we picked them

  • Top 10 for 4 of the 12 Seattle SEO searches we checked, and it appears in Google's local pack.
  • Named in 12 of 15 AI-assistant answers we tested, more than any other agency.
  • Published retainers from $3,000 a month, and case studies with start points, such as a Seattle company's organic traffic going from 267 to 3,044 a month between December 2018 and July 2020.

What clients say

Reviewers credit them with more organic traffic and long working relationships; many recent 5-star reviews come from free consultation calls. helped us increase our organic volume, very happy to have worked with them — Austin C., Google, 2026

Watch-outs

Three 1-star Google reviews appeared in the last eight days, complaining of high fees for little organic traffic (one cites about $18,000 for 276 clicks) and of the contract and scope not being provided when the client left. Its price list offers "direct website posts" with a one-hour strategy consultation for $300 and doesn't say what they are; if a post links to the buyer, that is a paid link, so ask. The $3,000 to $19,000 monthly range isn't labelled as SEO-only, the contract term isn't stated, and the newest Clutch review we read dates from July 2023.

2 · Small businesses that want a flat monthly SEO price and no long-term contract

Actuate Media

5.0 on Google (43) · 5.0 on Clutch (1) · Pioneer Square · 10 on LinkedIn

Why we picked them

  • Published SEO plans from $1,299 a month, month to month, with no setup fees.
  • Case studies with figures, such as a Tampa plumber's organic calls and form fills up 74% year over year (its Tampa office).
  • Named in 6 of 15 AI-assistant answers we tested.

What clients say

Reviewers mention long relationships, quick website changes and responsive staff; only a few credit SEO results. My rankings grew considerably and the reporting was data driven — Michael F., Google, 2026

Watch-outs

It positions itself as an advertising agency first, and most of its case studies are PPC or web work. Homepage results are unattributed (an unnamed plumbing company, an unnamed DTC brand's +210% organic traffic), and its "~99% client retention" is self-reported with no source. Only two Google reviews are from the last 12 months, an older cluster reads as non-clients, and LinkedIn headcount is down 31% over two years. It names one person on its site.

3 · Small businesses that want hands-on local SEO from a founder-run firm

Seattle Organic SEO

5.0 on Google (45) · 5.0 on Clutch (3) · Central District · 1 on LinkedIn

Why we picked them

  • Top 10 for 8 of the 12 Seattle SEO searches we checked, more than any other qualified agency, including #1 for "local seo seattle".
  • Named in 8 of 15 AI-assistant answers we tested.
  • Published managed SEO from $2,500 a month, and 45 Google reviews at 5.0.

What clients say

Reviewers most often credit rankings, traffic and leads, and say founder Brandon explains the work himself. We expected it would take some time, however, we began seeing results immediately. — Marty L., Google, 2026

Watch-outs

It publishes "Best SEO Companies in Seattle: 8 Agencies to Compare" with itself at number one (it discloses the relationship), and its homepage calls it the "#1 Small Business SEO & PPC Agency". It is effectively a one-person firm: LinkedIn shows one employee and its address is a residential mailing address. The $449 plan is rank tracking only, not hands-on SEO. Its case studies are labelled "early wins" with no baselines or dates, the contract term isn't stated, and one recent 5-star review reads like a template.

4 · Local and multi-location businesses that want SEO alongside web, ads and social

Odd Dog Media

4.8 on Google (68) · 1.0 on Clutch (1) · Fremont · 23 on LinkedIn

Why we picked them

  • A published Local Search Visibility package from $1,000 a month, with its contract terms stated.
  • Google Premier Partner for 2026, and a 2017 Search Engine Land Award for local search marketing.
  • A stable team: 23 on LinkedIn with a median tenure of 5.2 years, and recent reviewers who have been clients for 6 to 10 years or more.

What clients say

Reviewers praise responsiveness and long relationships; a few credit SEO results, and a few describe billing disputes. I wish I hadn't waited so long to invest in SEO — Holly Y., Google, 2025

Watch-outs

Its only Clutch review is 1.0 out of 5 (2019) and alleges non-transparent payment and contract practices; the Clutch profile is titled "cMedia Productions" but links Odd Dog's accounts and the review names Odd Dog. Google has three 1-star reviews, one from about two months ago about being billed for unused hours. The local package carries a 12-month initial commitment, SEO is one of about eleven services, and its case studies give percentages without baselines.

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First-party data

The Seattle SEO market in numbers

41%
publish their pricing
50%
show SEO case studies with real numbers
22%
rank top 10 for their own Seattle searches
11 of 32
get named by AI assistants for Seattle SEO
Published SEO prices start at a median of $1,299 a month Lowest published monthly SEO plan, for the 13 of 32 qualified agencies that publish one

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

Thirteen of Seattle's 32 qualified agencies publish a monthly price for SEO or a bundle that includes it, starting between $225 and $4,000. Only seven rank in the top 10 for any of the 12 Seattle 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.

  • Bought and sold links Several Seattle agencies sell guest posts, backlink packages or placements in networks of partner sites, and one describes buying links as ordinary practice. Paid links break Google's guidelines; ask how links are earned.
  • Ranking promises Some promise a guaranteed organic ranking, a first-page result or a top-three map spot, and one says you owe nothing unless keywords grow. Nobody controls Google's rankings; read what a guarantee actually covers.
  • Fake engagement on map listings At least one Seattle agency sells interactions on a Google Maps listing to push it up the results. That is manipulation, not SEO, and it puts your listing at risk.
  • "Seattle" addresses that aren't offices Several agencies list a coworking space, an apartment or a home address, or no address at all, and some have teams in other cities. Ask where the people doing your work are based.
  • Self-published "best of" lists and award badges Some agencies publish "best SEO companies in Seattle" lists with themselves first, and many display badges from directories that charge to be listed, including some of our picks. Check who wrote a list and who gave an award, this one included.
  • AI recommendations that don't hold up The agency AI assistants named second most often for Seattle failed our screen for a ranking promise, and several others they named are national companies with no Seattle office we could find. Check any agency an AI assistant suggests.
  • A 5.0 average hides recent complaints Some agencies with perfect averages have a run of recent 1-star reviews about fees or contract terms, including one of our picks. Read the newest reviews first, not the average.
  • National firms with a Seattle page Several national companies rank for Seattle SEO searches with a city landing page. That isn't wrong, but don't assume local knowledge.

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 Seattle-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 Seattle 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 322 made the list

Found in Seattle322

Offer SEO151

Passed the screen32

Deep-dive finalists10

Listed4

FAQ

Questions, answered

How much does an SEO company cost in Seattle?

Thirteen of the 32 qualified Seattle agencies publish a monthly price, from $225 (a bundle that includes web design and maintenance) to $4,000. Among the four we list, published SEO starts at $1,000 to $3,000 a month. Most agencies quote after a call.

How do I choose an SEO agency in Seattle?

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 whether the team is actually in Seattle.

Do I need a Seattle-based SEO company?

Not necessarily, but several firms with Seattle addresses use coworking spaces, apartments or home offices, or have teams elsewhere. If local knowledge matters to you, confirm where the team is.

Is SEO still worth it with AI search?

Yes, but check what AI assistants tell you. In our tests the agency they named most also ranks in the top 10 for four Seattle SEO searches, while the second most-named failed our screen.

What should I do if an agency won't give me my account access?

Insist on owning your Google Analytics, Search Console and Business Profile accounts from the first day, and get the scope and agreement in writing. Complaints about access and paperwork withheld at the end of an engagement came up in our review of client feedback.

Is hiring an agency my only option?

No. Many businesses hire a fractional SEO instead: one senior specialist working directly on the account, with less overhead.

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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