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Best SEO companies in Boston, MA

All 34 in the city, scored on the same measures. The top 25 are ranked below.

By the Borough Explores research deskUpdated 17 October 202634 scored27 Google Maps checks

In short

4.92average Google rating
886reviews across the city
3 of 27on page 1 of Google Maps
14.5 yrsmedian time in business

At a glance

The top 25 by Explorer Score. Tap a name for its full profile.

#BusinessScoreRatingReviewsMapsBest forYears
1Up And Social975.062#2SEO plus a new website for small businesses13
2REALTOP Digital Marketing915.077#1SEO plus a new website for small businesses7
3ONTO Agency805.043#8SEO-led growth—
4Boston Web Partners LLC.805.030#16SEO plus a new website for small businesses14
5Seahawk Media794.947#11SEO plus a new website—
6Digitas794.914#16SEO plus a new website—
7Social Thrive795.013#16SEO-led growth for small businesses14
8Boston SEO Services & Website Design785.011#12SEO plus a new website—
9RooSites Web Development754.916Not checkedSEO plus a new website for small businesses29
10All Business Technologies755.014Not checkedSEO plus a new website for small businesses22
11Let's Design Your Site Boston745.078#17SEO plus a new website—
12Slick Boston Solutions744.724Not checkedSEO plus a new website for small businesses24
13Website Boston745.07Not checkedSEO plus a new website19
14Compete Now Web Design725.088#32SEO plus a new website for small businesses17
15Pagano Media725.042#48SEO plus a new website—
16Websites USA - Boston Web Design Company725.041#56SEO plus a new website—
17Interactive Palette725.034#48SEO plus a new website for small businesses26
18Rise SEO Services724.510Not checkedSEO plus a new website for small businesses18
19Boston Web Designers714.964#82SEO plus a new website for small businesses—
20Boston Web Marketing704.825#29SEO plus a new website17
21Smile MEDIA LLC.705.07#48SEO plus a new website15
22Slabmedia705.06#61SEO plus a new website for small businesses—
23Getfused695.05#88SEO plus a new website30
24Boston Digital684.610#23SEO plus a new website—
25Gaslight Studios685.05Not in the top 100SEO plus a new website—

How we ranked them

Every business gets an Explorer Score out of 100 from three measured things. Nothing is editorial and nobody can pay for a place.

Google rating, weighted by review count (a 5.0 from four reviews counts less than a 4.8 from a hundred)55%
Google Maps position when we searched “seo agency near me” from Boston30%
Years in business (full marks at 15)15%

Ratings and reviews are the public figures on each Google Business Profile. Founding year and team size come from each business's own site. Maps checks ran 2 October 2026 to 2 October 2026.

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The top 25, in detail

1.Up And Social

★★★★★ 5.0 · 62 Google reviews · 02127 · (857) 226-3133
Best forSEO plus a new website for small businesses
Strong signal#2 on Google Maps for “seo agency near me”, the clearest proof a business can rank itself.
Watch out forNo contact page on its website.
Our takeUp And Social is one of the strongest choices in Boston on our data. Its strongest signal is #2 on Google Maps for “seo agency near me”, the clearest proof a business can rank itself. Before signing, note no contact page on its website.
Maps top 3 13 years 1-10 staff Books online Owner-managed Google profile
97Explorer Score Full profile Google Maps ↗

2.REALTOP Digital Marketing

★★★★★ 5.0 · 77 Google reviews · 02115 · (800) 676-8350
Best forSEO plus a new website for small businesses
Strong signal#1 on Google Maps for “seo agency near me”, the clearest proof a business can rank itself.
Watch out forA toll-free number rather than a local line, so ask where the team is based.
Our takeREALTOP Digital Marketing is one of the strongest choices in Boston on our data. Its strongest signal is #1 on Google Maps for “seo agency near me”, the clearest proof a business can rank itself. Before signing, note a toll-free number rather than a local line, so ask where the team is based.
Maps top 3 1-10 staff Owner-managed Google profile
91Explorer Score Full profile Google Maps ↗

3.ONTO Agency

★★★★★ 5.0 · 43 Google reviews · 02116 · (833) 372-1607
Best forSEO-led growth
Strong signalOn the first page of Google Maps (#8) for “seo agency near me”.
Watch out forA toll-free number rather than a local line, so ask where the team is based.
Our takeONTO Agency is a solid option in Boston. Its strongest signal is on the first page of Google Maps (#8) for “seo agency near me”. Before signing, note a toll-free number rather than a local line, so ask where the team is based.
Maps page 1 Books online Owner-managed Google profile
80Explorer Score Full profile Google Maps ↗

4.Boston Web Partners LLC.

★★★★★ 5.0 · 30 Google reviews · 02116 · (617) 419-0520
Best forSEO plus a new website for small businesses
Strong signalA 5.0 rating from 30 reviews, well above the city median of 14.
Watch out forOnly #16 on Google Maps for “seo agency near me”.
Our takeBoston Web Partners LLC. is a solid option in Boston. Its strongest signal is a 5.0 rating from 30 reviews, well above the city median of 14. Before signing, note only #16 on Google Maps for “seo agency near me”.
14 years 1-10 staff Books online Owner-managed Google profile
80Explorer Score Full profile Claim listing

5.Seahawk Media

★★★★★ 4.9 · 47 Google reviews · 02116 · +917906423504
Best forSEO plus a new website
Strong signalA 4.9 rating from 47 reviews, well above the city median of 14.
Watch out forOnly #11 on Google Maps for “seo agency near me”.
Our takeSeahawk Media is a solid option in Boston. Its strongest signal is a 4.9 rating from 47 reviews, well above the city median of 14. Before signing, note only #11 on Google Maps for “seo agency near me”.
Books online Owner-managed Google profile
79Explorer Score Full profile Claim listing

6.Digitas

★★★★★ 4.9 · 14 Google reviews · 02109 · (617) 867-1000
Best forSEO plus a new website
Strong signalActive profiles on 4 social networks.
Watch out forOnly #16 on Google Maps for “seo agency near me”.
Our takeDigitas is a solid option in Boston. Its strongest signal is active profiles on 4 social networks. Before signing, note only #16 on Google Maps for “seo agency near me”.
Books online Owner-managed Google profile
79Explorer Score Full profile Claim listing

7.Social Thrive

★★★★★ 5.0 · 13 Google reviews · 02108 · (617) 208-4053
Best forSEO-led growth for small businesses
Strong signalA contact email that confirmed as deliverable when we tested it.
Watch out forOnly #16 on Google Maps for “seo agency near me”.
Our takeSocial Thrive is a solid option in Boston. Its strongest signal is a contact email that confirmed as deliverable when we tested it. Before signing, note only #16 on Google Maps for “seo agency near me”.
14 years 1-10 staff Owner-managed Google profile
79Explorer Score Full profile Claim listing

8.Boston SEO Services & Website Design

★★★★★ 5.0 · 11 Google reviews · 02116 · (508) 561-8276
Best forSEO plus a new website
Strong signalOnline booking on its website.
Watch out forOnly #12 on Google Maps for “seo agency near me”.
Our takeBoston SEO Services & Website Design is a solid option in Boston. Its strongest signal is online booking on its website. Before signing, note only #12 on Google Maps for “seo agency near me”.
Books online Owner-managed Google profile
78Explorer Score Full profile Claim listing

9.RooSites Web Development

★★★★★ 4.9 · 16 Google reviews · 02116 · (617) 840-5144
Best forSEO plus a new website for small businesses
Strong signal29 years in business, against a city median of 14.5.
Watch out forNo contact page on its website.
Our takeRooSites Web Development is a solid option in Boston. Its strongest signal is 29 years in business, against a city median of 14.5. Before signing, note no contact page on its website.
29 years 1-10 staff Owner-managed Google profile
75Explorer Score Full profile Claim listing

10.All Business Technologies

★★★★★ 5.0 · 14 Google reviews · 02108 · (508) 586-1000
Best forSEO plus a new website for small businesses
Strong signal22 years in business, against a city median of 14.5.
Watch out forLists 10 business categories, so ask what it specialises in.
Our takeAll Business Technologies is a solid option in Boston. Its strongest signal is 22 years in business, against a city median of 14.5. Before signing, note lists 10 business categories, so ask what it specialises in.
22 years 1-10 staff Owner-managed Google profile
75Explorer Score Full profile Claim listing

11.Let's Design Your Site Boston

★★★★★ 5.0 · 78 Google reviews · 02108 · (617) 982-3590
Best forSEO plus a new website
Strong signalA 5.0 rating from 78 reviews, well above the city median of 14.
Watch out forOnly #17 on Google Maps for “seo agency near me”.
Our takeLet's Design Your Site Boston is a solid option in Boston. Its strongest signal is a 5.0 rating from 78 reviews, well above the city median of 14. Before signing, note only #17 on Google Maps for “seo agency near me”.
Books online Owner-managed Google profile
74Explorer Score Full profile Claim listing

12.Slick Boston Solutions

★★★★½ 4.7 · 24 Google reviews · 02113 · (617) 901-3582
Best forSEO plus a new website for small businesses
Strong signal24 years in business, against a city median of 14.5.
Our takeSlick Boston Solutions is a solid option in Boston. Its strongest signal is 24 years in business, against a city median of 14.5.
24 years 1-10 staff Books online Owner-managed Google profile
74Explorer Score Full profile Claim listing

13.Website Boston

★★★★★ 5.0 · 7 Google reviews · 02116 · (617) 939-9718
Best forSEO plus a new website
Strong signal19 years in business, against a city median of 14.5.
Watch out forOnly 7 Google reviews, so the rating rests on a small sample.
Our takeWebsite Boston is a solid option in Boston. Its strongest signal is 19 years in business, against a city median of 14.5. Before signing, note only 7 Google reviews, so the rating rests on a small sample.
19 years 11-50 staff Books online Owner-managed Google profile
74Explorer Score Full profile Claim listing

14.Compete Now Web Design

★★★★★ 5.0 · 88 Google reviews · 02108 · (617) 539-6528
Best forSEO plus a new website for small businesses
Strong signalA 5.0 rating from 88 reviews, well above the city median of 14.
Watch out forOnly #32 on Google Maps for “seo agency near me”.
Our takeCompete Now Web Design is a solid option in Boston. Its strongest signal is a 5.0 rating from 88 reviews, well above the city median of 14. Before signing, note only #32 on Google Maps for “seo agency near me”.
17 years 1-10 staff Owner-managed Google profile
72Explorer Score Full profile Claim listing

15.Pagano Media

★★★★★ 5.0 · 42 Google reviews · 02116 · (508) 595-9200
Best forSEO plus a new website
Strong signalA 5.0 rating from 42 reviews, well above the city median of 14.
Watch out forOnly #48 on Google Maps for “seo agency near me”.
Our takePagano Media is a solid option in Boston. Its strongest signal is a 5.0 rating from 42 reviews, well above the city median of 14. Before signing, note only #48 on Google Maps for “seo agency near me”.
Books online Owner-managed Google profile
72Explorer Score Full profile Claim listing

16.Websites USA - Boston Web Design Company

★★★★★ 5.0 · 41 Google reviews · 02114 ·
Best forSEO plus a new website
Strong signalA 5.0 rating from 41 reviews, well above the city median of 14.
Watch out forOnly #56 on Google Maps for “seo agency near me”.
Our takeWebsites USA - Boston Web Design Company is a solid option in Boston. Its strongest signal is a 5.0 rating from 41 reviews, well above the city median of 14. Before signing, note only #56 on Google Maps for “seo agency near me”.
Books online Owner-managed Google profile
72Explorer Score Full profile Claim listing

17.Interactive Palette

★★★★★ 5.0 · 34 Google reviews · 02109 · (781) 930-3199
Best forSEO plus a new website for small businesses
Strong signalA 5.0 rating from 34 reviews, well above the city median of 14.
Watch out forOnly #48 on Google Maps for “seo agency near me”.
Our takeInteractive Palette is a solid option in Boston. Its strongest signal is a 5.0 rating from 34 reviews, well above the city median of 14. Before signing, note only #48 on Google Maps for “seo agency near me”.
26 years 1-10 staff Books online Owner-managed Google profile
72Explorer Score Full profile Claim listing

18.Rise SEO Services

★★★★½ 4.5 · 10 Google reviews · 02108 · (617) 936-7975
Best forSEO plus a new website for small businesses
Strong signal18 years in business, against a city median of 14.5.
Watch out forNo contact page on its website.
Our takeRise SEO Services is a solid option in Boston. Its strongest signal is 18 years in business, against a city median of 14.5. Before signing, note no contact page on its website.
18 years 1-10 staff Owner-managed Google profile
72Explorer Score Full profile Claim listing

19.Boston Web Designers

★★★★★ 4.9 · 64 Google reviews · 02108 · (857) 342-9077
Best forSEO plus a new website for small businesses
Strong signalA 4.9 rating from 64 reviews, well above the city median of 14.
Watch out forOnly #82 on Google Maps for “seo agency near me”.
Our takeBoston Web Designers is a solid option in Boston. Its strongest signal is a 4.9 rating from 64 reviews, well above the city median of 14. Before signing, note only #82 on Google Maps for “seo agency near me”.
1-10 staff Books online Owner-managed Google profile
71Explorer Score Full profile Claim listing

20.Boston Web Marketing

★★★★★ 4.8 · 25 Google reviews · 02109 · (857) 598-8851
Best forSEO plus a new website
Strong signalA 4.8 rating from 25 reviews, well above the city median of 14.
Watch out forOnly #29 on Google Maps for “seo agency near me”.
Our takeBoston Web Marketing is a solid option in Boston. Its strongest signal is a 4.8 rating from 25 reviews, well above the city median of 14. Before signing, note only #29 on Google Maps for “seo agency near me”.
17 years 11-50 staff Books online Owner-managed Google profile
70Explorer Score Full profile Claim listing

21.Smile MEDIA LLC.

★★★★★ 5.0 · 7 Google reviews · 02111 · (617) 399-8216
Best forSEO plus a new website
Strong signal15 years in business, against a city median of 14.5.
Watch out forOnly 7 Google reviews, so the rating rests on a small sample.
Our takeSmile MEDIA LLC. is a solid option in Boston. Its strongest signal is 15 years in business, against a city median of 14.5. Before signing, note only 7 Google reviews, so the rating rests on a small sample.
15 years 11-50 staff Books online Owner-managed Google profile
70Explorer Score Full profile Claim listing

22.Slabmedia

★★★★★ 5.0 · 6 Google reviews · 02118 · (617) 566-3433
Best forSEO plus a new website for small businesses
Strong signalA contact email that confirmed as deliverable when we tested it.
Watch out forOnly 6 Google reviews, so the rating rests on a small sample.
Our takeSlabmedia is a solid option in Boston. Its strongest signal is a contact email that confirmed as deliverable when we tested it. Before signing, note only 6 Google reviews, so the rating rests on a small sample.
1-10 staff Owner-managed Google profile
70Explorer Score Full profile Claim listing

23.Getfused

★★★★★ 5.0 · 5 Google reviews · 02210 · (617) 500-2606
Best forSEO plus a new website
Strong signal30 years in business, against a city median of 14.5.
Watch out forOnly 5 Google reviews, so the rating rests on a small sample.
Our takeGetfused is worth a look, with a couple of checks first. Its strongest signal is 30 years in business, against a city median of 14.5. Before signing, note only 5 Google reviews, so the rating rests on a small sample.
30 years 11-50 staff Owner-managed Google profile
69Explorer Score Full profile Claim listing

24.Boston Digital

★★★★½ 4.6 · 10 Google reviews · 02129 · (617) 241-7977
Best forSEO plus a new website
Strong signalActive profiles on 4 social networks.
Watch out forOnly #23 on Google Maps for “seo agency near me”.
Our takeBoston Digital is worth a look, with a couple of checks first. Its strongest signal is active profiles on 4 social networks. Before signing, note only #23 on Google Maps for “seo agency near me”.
Owner-managed Google profile
68Explorer Score Full profile Claim listing

25.Gaslight Studios

★★★★★ 5.0 · 5 Google reviews · 02116 · (617) 892-5409
Best forSEO plus a new website
Strong signalOnline booking on its website.
Watch out forOnly 5 Google reviews, so the rating rests on a small sample.
Our takeGaslight Studios is worth a look, with a couple of checks first. Its strongest signal is online booking on its website. Before signing, note only 5 Google reviews, so the rating rests on a small sample.
Books online Owner-managed Google profile
68Explorer Score Full profile Claim listing

The other 9 SEO companies in Boston

Scored the same way; they sit below the top 25 on today's data. Each has a profile.

#BusinessScoreRatingReviewsMapsZIP
26Temper And Forge, LLC675.024#8402109
27Bill Lentis Media675.07Not checked02109
28SilverFox SEO Services Web Design655.048Not checked02115
29Two Row Studio654.85Not in the top 10002210
30GoodYou Marketing625.05Not in the top 10002116
31Nextvisible615.06Not in the top 10002109
32First Buzz Media615.05#4002116
33Local CEO - Growth Platform595.08#8202210
34KGHQ574.25Not in the top 10002109

How to choose a SEO company in Boston

33 of the 34 rated SEO companies in Boston hold a 4.5 or better, so almost everyone looks good at first glance. These are the checks that separated them in our data.

Count the reviews behind the rating

The median Boston SEO company has 14 Google reviews, and 5 have 50 or more. Our score pulls thin ratings toward the city average, so a handful of five-star reviews cannot lift a business to the top.

See whether they can rank themselves

An SEO company that cannot rank itself for its own service in its own city has not shown it can rank you. 3 of 27 checked reach the first page of Google Maps for “seo agency near me”. Teams of 11 to 50 did it 0% of the time, against 13% for teams of ten or fewer.

Ask about tenure and the team

The median here has been in business 14.5 years, and 0 are under five. Newer businesses can be good value; ask for recent results from a client like you.

Questions to ask before you sign

  • Where does your own business rank on Google Maps for "seo agency near me" in this city, and why?
  • Which three clients can I look up on Google right now to see the rankings you built?
  • What do you do in month one, and what will I see in my reports by month three?
  • Do you build links, and where from?
  • Who owns the content and the tracking accounts if we part ways?

Questions about hiring in Boston

What is the best SEO company in Boston?

Up And Social ranks first on our Explorer Score with 97 out of 100: a 5.0 Google rating from 62 reviews and position #2 on Google Maps. The right choice still depends on the service you need.

How many SEO companies are in Boston?

We scored 34 SEO companies in Boston, MA that have a Google Business Profile and a working website. 34 offer SEO and 27 offer website design.

How do I check whether they can really do the work?

See whether they rank for their own service. We searched “seo agency near me” from Boston and only 2 of the 27 we checked were in the Google Maps top 3; 5 did not appear in the top 100.

Which Boston SEO company has the most reviews?

Compete Now Web Design has 88 Google reviews at 5.0. The median in the city has 14.

Can a business pay to rank higher here?

No. The order comes only from the Explorer Score: Google rating weighted by review count, Google Maps position and years in business. Claiming a listing lets an owner correct details and does not change the score.

How often is this list updated?

Ratings, review counts and Maps positions are re-checked regularly; this version is from 17 October 2026.

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