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Top SEO Companies Austin, TX

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Austin has nearly 200 businesses calling themselves SEO agencies, and many “Austin” addresses turn out to be mailboxes, virtual offices or teams overseas. This list comes from a review of the SEO agencies we could find in the Austin area: what they publish, what they’ve proven, what clients say, and how they rank for their own city.

The short answer For local service businesses, start with Complete SEO. For healthcare practices, Direction. For mid-market ecommerce, (un)Common Logic. For dental practices, Practice Cafe.

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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 Austin’s top SEO agencies

AgencyBest forStarting priceSEO case studiesGoogle ratingMedian tenureContract
Complete SEO Contractors, HVAC, local services $1,500/mo Several 5.0 (61) 8.3 yrs Month-to-month
Direction Healthcare practices $3,500/mo Several 5.0 (36) 6.6 yrs Not published
TastyPlacement Local SEO Not published Several 4.9 (32) 3.9 yrs No long-term contract
Fahrenheit Marketing Brands, SEO + web + ads $3,500/mo Several 4.9 (27) 7.1 yrs Month-to-month
(un)Common Logic Mid-market ecommerce Not published Several 4.9 (36) 5.8 yrs Not published
Practice Cafe Dental practices $895/mo Several 4.6 (45) 4.3 yrs Month-to-month
GLIDE Nonprofits, associations Not published Several 5.0 (37) 5.1 yrs Not published

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

The seven

The seven agencies, reviewed

Top pickBest for local service businesses

Complete SEO

5.0 on Google (61) · 5.0 on Clutch (23) · Downtown · 4 on LinkedIn

Why we picked them

  • SEO-focused, with published starting prices from $1,500 a month and month-to-month terms.
  • 61 Google reviews at 5.0 and 23 on Clutch, many citing calls, rankings and leads.
  • Named in 9 of 15 AI-assistant answers we tested, more than any other Austin agency.

What clients say

Reviewers most often credit them with more calls, Maps rankings and traffic, and name co-founder Kyle Sanders. We went from very little visibility other than showing for our own name — Alexander C., Google, 2026

Watch-outs

Ten Clutch reviews arrived between August and October 2026, four on one day, mostly anonymous. It also runs a second "Austin SEO & Digital" branded site. Case-study figures have no starting numbers or dates, and the team is small.

2 · Healthcare practices

Direction

5.0 on Google (36) · 5.0 on Clutch (29) · Hyde Park · 61 on LinkedIn

Why we picked them

  • Detailed case studies, e.g. an Austin real estate firm's organic traffic up 117% in a year with 527 keywords in the top 3.
  • Published SEO plans from $3,500 a month, and 36 Google reviews at 5.0 plus 29 on Clutch.
  • A large, stable team: 61 on LinkedIn with a median tenure of 6.6 years.

What clients say

Reviewers cite more organic leads and praise their account managers. Our organic leads have more than doubled since we started. — Alissa D., Google, 2026

Watch-outs

Among the highest published prices in Austin. It publishes a "top dental SEO agencies" list that ranks itself first. Contract terms aren't published, and it doesn't rank in the top 10 for Austin SEO searches.

3 · Local businesses that want an established SEO specialist

TastyPlacement

4.9 on Google (32) · 1.0 on Clutch (1) · Clarksville · 11 on LinkedIn

Why we picked them

  • Top 10 for 8 of 12 Austin SEO searches we checked, more than any other qualified agency.
  • Named in 8 of 15 AI-assistant answers we tested.
  • No long-term contracts, and a named SEO team led by founder Michael David.

What clients say

Google reviewers praise their SEO knowledge and long client relationships. TastyPlacement SEO helped us improve our ranking. — Scott E., Google, 2025

Watch-outs

Its only Clutch review (1.0, about work in 2014) alleges low-quality backlinks and bought social followers. No published prices, and case studies are undated ranking snapshots.

4 · Larger brands that need SEO with web and ads

Fahrenheit Marketing

4.9 on Google (27) · 4.9 on Clutch (16) · South Austin · 26 on LinkedIn

Why we picked them

  • Published SEO retainers from $3,500 a month, month-to-month.
  • Enterprise clients named on its site include PepsiCo, Gatorade and QuikTrip.
  • A long-serving team: median tenure of 7.1 years on LinkedIn.

What clients say

Most reviews praise website redesigns; a few describe SEO and ads results. Fahrenheit's work on our SEO and Google Ads has been transformative. — Zander H., Google, 2025

Watch-outs

All three SEO case studies are anonymous and undated. Only the CEO is named on the site, and LinkedIn headcount is down about 16% in two years. Most reviews are about websites.

5 · Mid-market ecommerce brands

(un)Common Logic

4.9 on Google (36) · 4.9 on Clutch (9) · Northwest Hills · 27 on LinkedIn

Why we picked them

  • Case studies with revenue figures, e.g. a food ecommerce brand's organic revenue up 171% year over year.
  • A named, experienced team: about 25 staff listed, median tenure 5.8 years.
  • 36 Google reviews at 4.9, nine from the past year.

What clients say

Long-term clients describe them as an extension of their team across SEO, paid search and conversion work. one of the best agency partners I've worked with in my 20+ years in marketing — Donna G., Google, 2026

Watch-outs

Its SEO page says "we guarantee real results", so ask what that means in the contract. No published prices; Clutch lists a $5,000 minimum project. Many reviews describe paid search more than SEO.

6 · Dental practices

Practice Cafe

4.6 on Google (45) · 5.0 on Clutch (3) · Northwest Austin · 21 on LinkedIn

Why we picked them

  • Dental specialists with a published SEO plan at $895 a month.
  • Dated case studies: one practice's organic leads rose from 109 to 423 between January 2023 and January 2024.
  • A stable team of 21 on LinkedIn, with clients dating back to 2009.

What clients say

Dentists praise their websites and long relationships; several credit them with new patients. They stay on top of the day-to-day workflow, so I never worry about them. — Dentist, Clutch, 2023

Watch-outs

Dental practices only. The free-website offer requires a 6- or 12-month SEO contract. The 4.6 Google rating includes older complaints about staff and slow replies.

7 · Nonprofits, associations and healthcare groups

GLIDE

5.0 on Google (37) · 4.9 on Clutch (49) · Downtown (coworking office) · Founded 2003

Why we picked them

  • In business since 2003, with 49 Clutch reviews at 4.9 and 37 Google reviews at 5.0.
  • A local SEO campaign for a fence company grew organic quote requests from 64 to 592 in a year.
  • A named team with dedicated SEO leads, and a median tenure of 5.1 years.

What clients say

Most reviews praise website builds for nonprofits and the team's communication. They make complex ideas very clear and easy to understand. — Liv W., Clutch, 2026

Watch-outs

Its Austin office is a coworking space and the team works across several countries. The same client's results appear with different figures on two pages. Most work is web design, and Clutch lists a $50,000 minimum project.

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First-party data

The Austin SEO market in numbers

26%
publish their pricing
52%
show SEO case studies with real numbers
11%
rank top 10 for their own Austin searches
8 of 46
get named by AI assistants for Austin SEO
Published SEO prices start at a median of $895 a month Lowest published monthly SEO plan, for the 10 of 46 qualified agencies that publish one

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

Only about one in four of Austin's 46 qualified agencies publishes a price. Just five rank in the top 10 for their own Austin SEO searches, which are dominated by national firms.

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.

  • "Austin" addresses that are mailboxes Many listings for Austin SEO agencies use mailbox suites or virtual offices, and some belong to teams overseas. Ask where the people doing your work are based.
  • Bought and sold links One Austin agency sells backlinks by the link, another advertises placements on major news sites, and a third appears to sell links on its own site. Paid links break Google's guidelines; ask how links are earned.
  • "Best agencies" lists written by an agency Several Austin agencies publish lists that rank themselves first. Check who wrote a list, this one included.
  • Review drives Some agencies collect many reviews in a short burst. Read what reviews describe and when they were written, not just the average.
  • Guarantees with fine print Some agencies promise results or offer citation guarantees. Read whether the guarantee is a refund, a fee waiver or nothing at all.
  • National firms with an Austin page Many of the firms ranking for Austin SEO searches are national companies 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 Austin-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 Austin 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

Seven of 382 made the list

Found in Austin382

Offer SEO198

Passed the screen46

Deep-dive finalists14

Listed7

FAQ

Questions, answered

How much does an SEO company cost in Austin?

Among agencies that publish a price, monthly SEO plans start between $375 and $3,500, with a median of about $900. Most agencies quote after a call.

How do I choose an SEO agency in Austin?

Ask for case studies with real numbers from businesses like yours, the contract length and exit terms, and who will do the work. Check whether the team is actually in Austin.

Do I need an Austin-based SEO company?

Not necessarily, but many firms that claim an Austin address work elsewhere. If local knowledge matters to you, confirm where the team is.

Is SEO still worth it with AI search?

Yes. In our tests, the Austin agencies AI assistants named most were also among the few that rank well for their own city.

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