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Best SEO agencies in London

10 agencies ranked, each with a short verdict.

VERIFIEDLISTER SCORE · UPDATED

Best SEO agencies in London: Top 10 Ranked. Impression ranks first, with a Lister Score of 90.0.

Impression comes first on this list: it uses proprietary technology to identify exciting opportunities. Pearl Lemon is built for B2B companies seeking qualified leads, and reports on pipeline and enquiries instead of just rankings. Builtvisible provides end-to-end organic strategy that works in sync.
Best SEO agencies in London, compared
RANKENTRYBEST FORSCOREFROM
1 ImpressionCrafts industry-leading marketing technology while fostering top digital talentFull-funnel organic growth90.0Custom
2Pearl LemonIdentifies and fixes technical issues that slow search rankingsB2B companies seeking qualified leads90.0–
3BuiltvisibleOffers consultancy focused on organisational change and data integrationEnterprise technical SEO86.0Custom
4ClickSliceCombines traditional SEO with Generative Engine Optimisation to ensure visibility across platformseCommerce brands seeking holistic digital marketing growth86.0–
5StudioHawkProvides direct access to expert SEO specialistssmall businesses seeking tailored strategies86.0–
6Live SEOProvides access to technical experts and machine learning processesbusinesses seeking full-service managed SEO84.0–
7Rise at SevenBuilt for brands seeking category leadership through multi-channel searchE-commerce brands seeking rapid growth84.0Custom
8ClickDoRanks its own website for tough keywordsUK local businesses seeking SEO growth82.0–
9Hedgehog DigitalBuilt for ambitious brands seeking compounding growthambitious brands seeking compounding growth82.0–
10The SEO WorksHas won awards for its data-led PPC approach backed by strategic managementOrganic search growth and lead generation82.0Custom
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How to choose

Start from what you need it for. Where each entry fits best:

  • Impression (#1): Full-funnel organic growth
  • Pearl Lemon (#2): B2B companies seeking qualified leads
  • Builtvisible (#3): Enterprise technical SEO
  • ClickSlice (#4): eCommerce brands seeking holistic digital marketing growth
  • StudioHawk (#5): small businesses seeking tailored strategies
  • Live SEO (#6): businesses seeking full-service managed SEO
  • Rise at Seven (#7): E-commerce brands seeking rapid growth
  • ClickDo (#8): UK local businesses seeking SEO growth
  • Hedgehog Digital (#9): ambitious brands seeking compounding growth
  • The SEO Works (#10): Organic search growth and lead generation

Each entry's Lister Score on this ranking weighs fit to the list (40%), evidence on the site (20%), published detail (20%) and buying signals (20%).

Each entry's full verdict is below.

The ranking, in detail

01

Impression

Impression is a performance marketing agency redefining excellence through people, performance, and technology. Its experts challenge the status quo using a proven experimentation process to maximise marketing effectiveness.

Best for: Full-funnel organic growth
PROS
  • Integrated conversion rate optimisation
  • Strong digital PR department
CONS
  • Account management may rotate across larger teams
90.0
02

Pearl Lemon

Award-winning SEO agency for B2B and ecommerce growth

Pearl Lemon focuses on generating qualified enquiries rather than vanity traffic for commercial growth.

Best for: B2B companies seeking qualified leads
PROS
  • The agency reports on pipeline and enquiries instead of just rankings.
  • Pearl Lemon identifies and fixes technical issues that slow search rankings.
CONS
  • The agency requires a minimum three-month engagement for its campaigns.
90.0
03

Builtvisible

Builtvisible is a specialist SEO, content and digital PR agency. It drives organic growth and reduces CPAs through data and strategy.

Best for: Enterprise technical SEO
PROS
  • Exceptional technical expertise
  • Advanced data and analytics capabilities
CONS
  • High price point for smaller businesses
86.0
04

ClickSlice

Scale your brand with traditional and AI search strategies

ClickSlice is a bespoke SEO agency in London that blends traditional search strategies with cutting-edge AI. The boutique team works to drive real growth for brands by adapting to evolving search landscapes.

Best for: eCommerce brands seeking holistic digital marketing growth
PROS
  • The agency combines traditional SEO with Generative Engine Optimisation to ensure visibility across platforms.
  • ClickSlice creates a blended strategy using SEO and Google Ads to maximise brand visibility.
86.0
05

StudioHawk

No generalists here, just a damn good SEO & AI Search Agency

StudioHawk is an award-winning SEO and AI search agency. It builds campaigns to rank clients on Google and LLMs.

Best for: small businesses seeking tailored strategies
PROS
  • The agency provides direct access to expert SEO specialists.
  • StudioHawk has never received a penalisation or manual action due to its work.
86.0
06

Live SEO

London SEO company focused on business results

Live SEO is a London-based agency that accelerates search rankings and sales. They prioritise business growth by combining technical expertise with human oversight.

Best for: businesses seeking full-service managed SEO
PROS
  • The agency provides access to technical experts and machine learning processes.
  • The agency offers real-time dashboard access for monitoring progress.
84.0
07

Rise at Seven

Search-first creative agency

Rise at Seven is an award-winning search-first content marketing agency. It creates and optimises organic media for SEO, social, PR, AI, and LLM search.

Best for: E-commerce brands seeking rapid growth
PROS
  • Innovative blend of technical SEO and PR
  • Strong focus on commercial impact
CONS
  • Demand means high minimum budget requirements
  • Fast-paced approach may not suit traditional corporate cultures
84.0
08

ClickDo

London's leading SEO and digital marketing agency

ClickDo is a London-based SEO agency offering comprehensive digital marketing and PR services. It specialises in UK local search engine optimisation to help businesses increase online visibility.

Best for: UK local businesses seeking SEO growth
PROS
  • The agency provides high-quality backlinks from authoritative sites.
  • The agency ranks its own website for tough keywords.
82.0
09

Hedgehog Digital

We grow organic, paid, and email channels for high-value businesses

Hedgehog Digital is a digital marketing agency helping businesses grow through search.

Best for: ambitious brands seeking compounding growth
PROS
  • The agency maintains a 5.0 rating on Google with long-term clients.
82.0
10

The SEO Works

The SEO Works is an award-winning digital marketing agency based in the UK. It combines decades of experience with a specialist team to deliver measurable growth.

Best for: Organic search growth and lead generation
PROS
  • Proven track record in competitive financial sectors
  • Comprehensive analytics and reporting dashboards
CONS
  • Minimum project budgets may exclude very small startups
82.0

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best SEO agencies in London?

Impression ranks first on Lister. Impression is a performance marketing agency redefining excellence through people, performance, and technology. Its experts challenge the status quo using a proven experimentation process to maximise marketing effectiveness.

What are the top 10 SEO agencies in London?

1. Impression; 2. Pearl Lemon; 3. Builtvisible; 4. ClickSlice; 5. StudioHawk; 6. Live SEO; 7. Rise at Seven; 8. ClickDo; 9. Hedgehog Digital; 10. The SEO Works.

Who are these SEO agencies built for?

Pearl Lemon says it is built for B2B companies seeking qualified leads, and ClickSlice for eCommerce brands seeking holistic digital marketing growth. StudioHawk says it is built for small businesses seeking tailored strategies, and Live SEO for businesses seeking full-service managed SEO.

What should a buyer check before signing up?

Pearl Lemon states that the agency requires a minimum three-month engagement for its campaigns. Those are the limits each agency publishes itself, not a full account of any plan.

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