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Best SEO companies in San Jose, CA

All 68 in the city, scored on the same measures. The top 25 are ranked below.

By the Borough Explores research deskUpdated 17 October 202668 scored52 Google Maps checks

In short

Jives Media ranks first (99/100), followed by Social Cali of San Jose and Project 100.
42 of 42 rated SEO companies hold 4.5 stars or more, so the rating alone will not narrow your shortlist. Review counts and Maps position do.
Only 5 of the 52 we checked reach the Google Maps top 3 for “seo agency near me”; 1 do not appear in the top 100.

4.95average Google rating

608reviews across the city

17 of 52on page 1 of Google Maps

15 yrsmedian time in business

At a glance

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

#	Business	Score	Rating	Reviews	Maps	Best for	Years
1	Jives Media	99	5.0	111	#1	SEO plus a new website	14
2	Social Cali of San Jose	96	4.7	28	#3	SEO and Advertising	21
3	Project 100	92	4.9	29	#3	Advertising and Marketing strategy	—
4	Demand Boost Inc	89	5.0	13	#7	SEO plus a new website	16
5	Digital Marketing 1on1 SEO San Jose	87	5.0	8	#8	SEO plus a new website for small businesses	14
6	Baymediasoft Digital Marketing Agency	85	5.0	7	#6	SEO-led growth	—
7	Best Local SEO	84	4.9	44	#2	SEO-led growth	—
8	SocialSellinator	84	5.0	44	#5	SEO plus a new website	—
9	Solutionarian Marketing & Web Design	84	5.0	5	#10	SEO plus a new website	—
10	Autus Digital Agency San Jose	83	5.0	8	#5	SEO plus a new website	—
11	WSI Smart Web Marketing	83	5.0	4	#7	SEO plus a new website	—
12	Bayarea SEO Firm	81	5.0	1	#1	SEO plus a new website	—
13	The Digital Marketing Agency & Consulting Company LLC	79	4.8	38	#6	SEO and Advertising	—
14	Salazar Digital Local Marketing	79	5.0	3	#8	SEO-led growth for small businesses	—
15	JM Internet Group	77	4.8	4	#15	SEO-led growth for small businesses	17
16	HiveMind Studios	77	5.0	1	#19	SEO plus a new website for small businesses	40
17	ViewRanking	76	5.0	18	#5	SEO plus a new website for small businesses	—
18	DonRoberts.com Small Business Marketing	75	5.0	9	Not checked	SEO-led growth for small businesses	19
19	Click Catalyst Digital Marketing Agency	74	4.9	28	Not checked	SEO and Advertising for small businesses	14
20	Chetan Sureja	74	4.8	4	#20	SEO-led growth	—
21	Stark Marketing	73	5.0	2	Not checked	SEO plus a new website for small businesses	20
22	DexDel Inc.	72	4.7	3	Not checked	SEO plus a new website	—
23	Baunfire	70	4.8	37	#41	SEO plus a new website	—
24	Clear Digital	70	4.9	14	#24	SEO plus a new website	—
25	E8 Labs	69	4.6	41	Not checked	SEO plus a new website for small businesses	11

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 San Jose30%

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 30 September 2026 to 16 October 2026.

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The top 25, in detail

1.Jives Media

★★★★★ 5.0 · 111 Google reviews · 95113 · (650) 420-7455

Best forSEO plus a new website

Strong signal#1 on Google Maps for “seo agency near me”, the clearest proof a business can rank itself.

Watch out forLists 6 business categories, so ask what it specialises in.

Our takeJives Media is one of the strongest choices in San Jose 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 lists 6 business categories, so ask what it specialises in.

Maps top 3 14 years 11-50 staff Owner-managed Google profile

99Explorer Score Full profile Google Maps ↗

3.Project 100

★★★★★ 4.9 · 29 Google reviews · 95123 · (408) 703-1512

Best forAdvertising and Marketing strategy

Strong signal#3 on Google Maps for “seo agency near me”, the clearest proof a business can rank itself.

Watch out forDoes not publish a founding year.

Our takeProject 100 is one of the strongest choices in San Jose on our data. Its strongest signal is #3 on Google Maps for “seo agency near me”, the clearest proof a business can rank itself. Before signing, note does not publish a founding year.

Maps top 3 Books online Owner-managed Google profile

92Explorer Score Full profile Google Maps ↗

4.Demand Boost Inc

★★★★★ 5.0 · 13 Google reviews · 95120 · (800) 790-7123

Best forSEO plus a new website

Strong signalOn the first page of Google Maps (#7) for “seo agency near me”.

Watch out forA toll-free number rather than a local line, so ask where the team is based.

Our takeDemand Boost Inc is one of the strongest choices in San Jose on our data. Its strongest signal is on the first page of Google Maps (#7) 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 16 years 11-50 staff Owner-managed Google profile

89Explorer Score Full profile Claim listing

5.Digital Marketing 1on1 SEO San Jose

★★★★★ 5.0 · 8 Google reviews · 95113 · (818) 538-4805

Best forSEO plus a new website for small businesses

Strong signalOn the first page of Google Maps (#8) for “seo agency near me”.

Watch out forOnly 8 Google reviews, so the rating rests on a small sample.

Our takeDigital Marketing 1on1 SEO San Jose is one of the strongest choices in San Jose on our data. Its strongest signal is on the first page of Google Maps (#8) for “seo agency near me”. Before signing, note only 8 Google reviews, so the rating rests on a small sample.

Maps page 1 14 years 1-10 staff Books online Owner-managed Google profile

87Explorer Score Full profile Claim listing

6.Baymediasoft Digital Marketing Agency

★★★★★ 5.0 · 7 Google reviews · 95123 · (201) 644-5306

Best forSEO-led growth

Strong signalOn the first page of Google Maps (#6) for “seo agency near me”.

Watch out forOnly 7 Google reviews, so the rating rests on a small sample.

Our takeBaymediasoft Digital Marketing Agency is one of the strongest choices in San Jose on our data. Its strongest signal is on the first page of Google Maps (#6) for “seo agency near me”. Before signing, note only 7 Google reviews, so the rating rests on a small sample.

Maps page 1 Books online Owner-managed Google profile

85Explorer Score Full profile Claim listing

7.Best Local SEO

★★★★★ 4.9 · 44 Google reviews · 95113 · (650) 485-1096

Best forSEO-led growth

Strong signal#2 on Google Maps for “seo agency near me”, the clearest proof a business can rank itself.

Watch out forDoes not publish a founding year.

Our takeBest Local SEO is a solid option in San Jose. Its strongest signal is #2 on Google Maps for “seo agency near me”, the clearest proof a business can rank itself. Before signing, note does not publish a founding year.

Maps top 3 Owner-managed Google profile

84Explorer Score Full profile Claim listing

8.SocialSellinator

★★★★★ 5.0 · 44 Google reviews · 95124 · (408) 800-5625

Best forSEO plus a new website

Strong signalOn the first page of Google Maps (#5) for “seo agency near me”.

Watch out forNo contact page on its website.

Our takeSocialSellinator is a solid option in San Jose. Its strongest signal is on the first page of Google Maps (#5) for “seo agency near me”. Before signing, note no contact page on its website.

Maps page 1 Books online Owner-managed Google profile

84Explorer Score Full profile Claim listing

9.Solutionarian Marketing & Web Design

★★★★★ 5.0 · 5 Google reviews · 95123 · (408) 610-1153

Best forSEO plus a new website

Strong signalOn the first page of Google Maps (#10) for “seo agency near me”.

Watch out forOnly 5 Google reviews, so the rating rests on a small sample.

Our takeSolutionarian Marketing & Web Design is a solid option in San Jose. Its strongest signal is on the first page of Google Maps (#10) for “seo agency near me”. Before signing, note only 5 Google reviews, so the rating rests on a small sample.

Maps page 1 Owner-managed Google profile

84Explorer Score Full profile Claim listing

10.Autus Digital Agency San Jose

★★★★★ 5.0 · 8 Google reviews · 95124 · (929) 357-3255

Best forSEO plus a new website

Strong signalOn the first page of Google Maps (#5) for “seo agency near me”.

Watch out forOnly 8 Google reviews, so the rating rests on a small sample.

Our takeAutus Digital Agency San Jose is a solid option in San Jose. Its strongest signal is on the first page of Google Maps (#5) for “seo agency near me”. Before signing, note only 8 Google reviews, so the rating rests on a small sample.

Maps page 1 Books online Owner-managed Google profile

83Explorer Score Full profile Claim listing

11.WSI Smart Web Marketing

★★★★★ 5.0 · 4 Google reviews · 95124 · (408) 643-0150

Best forSEO plus a new website

Strong signalOn the first page of Google Maps (#7) for “seo agency near me”.

Watch out forOnly 4 Google reviews, so the rating rests on a small sample.

Our takeWSI Smart Web Marketing is a solid option in San Jose. Its strongest signal is on the first page of Google Maps (#7) for “seo agency near me”. Before signing, note only 4 Google reviews, so the rating rests on a small sample.

Maps page 1 Books online Owner-managed Google profile

83Explorer Score Full profile Claim listing

12.Bayarea SEO Firm

★★★★★ 5.0 · 1 Google review · 95133 · (408) 579-0181

Best forSEO plus a new website

Strong signal#1 on Google Maps for “seo agency near me”, the clearest proof a business can rank itself.

Watch out forOnly 1 Google review, so the rating rests on a small sample.

Our takeBayarea SEO Firm is a solid option in San Jose. Its strongest signal is #1 on Google Maps for “seo agency near me”, the clearest proof a business can rank itself. Before signing, note only 1 Google review, so the rating rests on a small sample.

Maps top 3 Books online Owner-managed Google profile

81Explorer Score Full profile Claim listing

13.The Digital Marketing Agency & Consulting Company LLC

★★★★★ 4.8 · 38 Google reviews · 95133 · (510) 706-3755

Best forSEO and Advertising

Strong signalOn the first page of Google Maps (#6) for “seo agency near me”.

Watch out forDoes not publish a founding year.

Our takeThe Digital Marketing Agency & Consulting Company LLC is a solid option in San Jose. Its strongest signal is on the first page of Google Maps (#6) for “seo agency near me”. Before signing, note does not publish a founding year.

Maps page 1 Books online Owner-managed Google profile

79Explorer Score Full profile Claim listing

14.Salazar Digital Local Marketing

★★★★★ 5.0 · 3 Google reviews · 95131 · (408) 532-5118

Best forSEO-led growth for small businesses

Strong signalOn the first page of Google Maps (#8) for “seo agency near me”.

Watch out forOnly 3 Google reviews, so the rating rests on a small sample.

Our takeSalazar Digital Local Marketing is a solid option in San Jose. Its strongest signal is on the first page of Google Maps (#8) for “seo agency near me”. Before signing, note only 3 Google reviews, so the rating rests on a small sample.

Maps page 1 1-10 staff Owner-managed Google profile

79Explorer Score Full profile Claim listing

15.JM Internet Group

★★★★★ 4.8 · 4 Google reviews · 95125 · (408) 520-9740

Best forSEO-led growth for small businesses

Strong signal17 years in business, against a city median of 15.

Watch out forOnly 4 Google reviews, so the rating rests on a small sample.

Our takeJM Internet Group is a solid option in San Jose. Its strongest signal is 17 years in business, against a city median of 15. Before signing, note only 4 Google reviews, so the rating rests on a small sample.

17 years 1-10 staff

77Explorer Score Full profile Claim listing

16.HiveMind Studios

★★★★★ 5.0 · 1 Google review · 95125 · (669) 223-1578

Best forSEO plus a new website for small businesses

Strong signal40 years in business, against a city median of 15.

Watch out forOnly 1 Google review, so the rating rests on a small sample.

Our takeHiveMind Studios is a solid option in San Jose. Its strongest signal is 40 years in business, against a city median of 15. Before signing, note only 1 Google review, so the rating rests on a small sample.

40 years 1-10 staff Books online Owner-managed Google profile

77Explorer Score Full profile Claim listing

17.ViewRanking

★★★★★ 5.0 · 18 Google reviews · 95113 · (800) 822-8289

Best forSEO plus a new website for small businesses

Strong signalOn the first page of Google Maps (#5) for “seo agency near me”.

Watch out forA toll-free number rather than a local line, so ask where the team is based.

Our takeViewRanking is a solid option in San Jose. Its strongest signal is on the first page of Google Maps (#5) 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 1-10 staff Owner-managed Google profile

76Explorer Score Full profile Claim listing

18.DonRoberts.com Small Business Marketing

★★★★★ 5.0 · 9 Google reviews · 95124 · (408) 890-6395

Best forSEO-led growth for small businesses

Strong signal19 years in business, against a city median of 15.

Watch out forOnly 9 Google reviews, so the rating rests on a small sample.

Our takeDonRoberts.com Small Business Marketing is a solid option in San Jose. Its strongest signal is 19 years in business, against a city median of 15. Before signing, note only 9 Google reviews, so the rating rests on a small sample.

19 years 1-10 staff Owner-managed Google profile

75Explorer Score Full profile Claim listing

19.Click Catalyst Digital Marketing Agency

★★★★★ 4.9 · 28 Google reviews · 95113 · (408) 780-4409

Best forSEO and Advertising for small businesses

Strong signalA 4.9 rating from 28 reviews, well above the city median of 6.5.

Our takeClick Catalyst Digital Marketing Agency is a solid option in San Jose. Its strongest signal is a 4.9 rating from 28 reviews, well above the city median of 6.5.

14 years 1-10 staff Books online Owner-managed Google profile

74Explorer Score Full profile Claim listing

20.Chetan Sureja

★★★★★ 4.8 · 4 Google reviews · 95112 · (323) 412-5015

Best forSEO-led growth

Strong signalOnline booking on its website.

Watch out forOnly 4 Google reviews, so the rating rests on a small sample.

Our takeChetan Sureja is a solid option in San Jose. Its strongest signal is online booking on its website. Before signing, note only 4 Google reviews, so the rating rests on a small sample.

Books online Owner-managed Google profile

74Explorer Score Full profile Claim listing

21.Stark Marketing

★★★★★ 5.0 · 2 Google reviews · 95131 · (408) 425-5758

Best forSEO plus a new website for small businesses

Strong signal20 years in business, against a city median of 15.

Watch out forOnly 2 Google reviews, so the rating rests on a small sample.

Our takeStark Marketing is a solid option in San Jose. Its strongest signal is 20 years in business, against a city median of 15. Before signing, note only 2 Google reviews, so the rating rests on a small sample.

20 years 1-10 staff Books online Owner-managed Google profile

73Explorer Score Full profile Claim listing

22.DexDel Inc.

★★★★½ 4.7 · 3 Google reviews · 95110 · (510) 722-7972

Best forSEO plus a new website

Strong signalActive profiles on 5 social networks.

Watch out forOnly 3 Google reviews, so the rating rests on a small sample.

Our takeDexDel Inc. is a solid option in San Jose. Its strongest signal is active profiles on 5 social networks. Before signing, note only 3 Google reviews, so the rating rests on a small sample.

Books online Owner-managed Google profile

72Explorer Score Full profile Claim listing

23.Baunfire

★★★★★ 4.8 · 37 Google reviews · 95113 · (408) 899-8998

Best forSEO plus a new website

Strong signalA 4.8 rating from 37 reviews, well above the city median of 6.5.

Watch out forOnly #41 on Google Maps for “seo agency near me”.

Our takeBaunfire is a solid option in San Jose. Its strongest signal is a 4.8 rating from 37 reviews, well above the city median of 6.5. Before signing, note only #41 on Google Maps for “seo agency near me”.

Owner-managed Google profile

70Explorer Score Full profile Claim listing

24.Clear Digital

★★★★★ 4.9 · 14 Google reviews · 95126 · (408) 246-0000

Best forSEO plus a new website

Strong signalAn owner-managed Google Business Profile.

Watch out forOnly #24 on Google Maps for “seo agency near me”.

Our takeClear Digital is a solid option in San Jose. Its strongest signal is an owner-managed Google Business Profile. Before signing, note only #24 on Google Maps for “seo agency near me”.

Owner-managed Google profile

70Explorer Score Full profile Claim listing

25.E8 Labs

★★★★½ 4.6 · 41 Google reviews · 95113 · (408) 679-9068

Best forSEO plus a new website for small businesses

Strong signal41 reviews, more than three times the city median.

Our takeE8 Labs is worth a look, with a couple of checks first. Its strongest signal is 41 reviews, more than three times the city median.

11 years 1-10 staff Books online Owner-managed Google profile

69Explorer Score Full profile Claim listing

The other 43 SEO companies in San Jose

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

#	Business	Score	Rating	Reviews	Maps	ZIP
26	Manejo de Redes Sociales \| Desarrollo Web Personalizado \| SEO \| in San Jose CA \| Centro Click	69	5.0	5	#43	95112
27	Kat & Mouse Co.	69	5.0	4	#21	95125
28	RankMeTop	68	5.0	6	#11	95128
29	Second Crew	67	5.0	8	#40	95128
30	Blue Astral	66	5.0	6	#21	95155
31	Sembyotic	65	5.0	5	#25	95113
32	Metro.Agency	65	5.0	3	#55	95113
33	Pixelwebsource	65	5.0	3	#30	95113
34	Rocket Crew	63	5.0	16	Not checked	95127
35	Spin Nest Marketing Inc	63	5.0	4	#33	95125
36	SEO Website Design	61	5.0	1	Not checked	95113
37	DevZev \| Best Digital Marketing Agency in California	60	5.0	2	Not checked	95118
38	Apex Operations	58	5.0	18	#43	95110
39	Big Valley Marketing	58	5.0	1	#36	95113
40	Chikara Digital	57	5.0	9	#28	95133
41	MAX BMC (Builders Marketing Consultant)	56	5.0	9	#21	95117
42	Art of Galaxy	56	5.0	4	#80	95113
43	Austin Local SEO & Digital Marketing Services	29	—	0	#7	95112
44	Maxseen Digital Services	25	—	0	#7	95120
45	405 Ads Online Marketing	23	—	0	Not checked	95110
46	Eritrean Yellow Pages	23	—	0	Not checked	95172
47	Frisco Web Solutions	23	—	0	Not checked	95112
48	Traffic Means Business	23	—	0	Not checked	95113
49	Visible SEO	23	—	0	Not checked	95110
50	Website SEO Today	23	—	0	Not checked	95113
51	ClickAwayMarketing	18	—	0	#31	95124
52	Full Service Internet Marketing Firm	18	—	0	#63	95128
53	Hello From Mars	18	—	0	#96	95112
54	Littlejohn's Web Shop	18	—	0	#23	95119
55	Purple Cow Agency	18	—	0	#57	95125
56	WSI Net Advantage	18	—	0	#80	95110
57	Culture Creation Canvas	17	—	0	Not checked	95136
58	Infigic	17	—	0	#98	95113
59	Akkedis Digital	16	—	0	#13	95138
60	Solution X Marketing	16	—	0	#50	95126
61	Autus	13	—	0	#84	95113
62	ALLMO MARKETING SOLUTIONS PVT LTD	12	—	0	Not checked	95125
63	Clutchgrowth	12	—	0	Not in the top 100	95113
64	SERP Masters	12	—	0	#38	95113
65	Amazonographer	11	—	0	#44	95129
66	DOTIVATE	10	—	0	#85	95113
67	Innovative Group	8	—	0	#80	95125
68	Dental Master Media - Dental SEO Company San Jose	6	—	0	#46	95113

How to choose a SEO company in San Jose

42 of the 42 rated SEO companies in San Jose 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 San Jose SEO company has 6.5 Google reviews, and 1 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. 17 of 52 checked reach the first page of Google Maps for “seo agency near me”. Teams of 11 to 50 did it 50% of the time, against 25% for teams of ten or fewer.

Ask about tenure and the team

The median here has been in business 15 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 San Jose

What is the best SEO company in San Jose?

Jives Media ranks first on our Explorer Score with 99 out of 100: a 5.0 Google rating from 111 reviews and position #1 on Google Maps. The right choice still depends on the service you need.

How many SEO companies are in San Jose?

We scored 68 SEO companies in San Jose, CA that have a Google Business Profile and a working website. 68 offer SEO and 32 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 San Jose and only 5 of the 52 we checked were in the Google Maps top 3; 1 did not appear in the top 100.

Which San Jose SEO company has the most reviews?

Jives Media has 111 Google reviews at 5.0. The median in the city has 6.5.

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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Best SEO companies in San Jose, CA

In short

At a glance

How we ranked them

Featured here: your SEO company in San Jose

The top 25, in detail

1.Jives Media

2.Social Cali of San Jose

3.Project 100

4.Demand Boost Inc

5.Digital Marketing 1on1 SEO San Jose

6.Baymediasoft Digital Marketing Agency

7.Best Local SEO

8.SocialSellinator

9.Solutionarian Marketing & Web Design

10.Autus Digital Agency San Jose

11.WSI Smart Web Marketing

12.Bayarea SEO Firm

13.The Digital Marketing Agency & Consulting Company LLC

14.Salazar Digital Local Marketing

15.JM Internet Group

16.HiveMind Studios

17.ViewRanking

18.DonRoberts.com Small Business Marketing

19.Click Catalyst Digital Marketing Agency

20.Chetan Sureja

21.Stark Marketing

22.DexDel Inc.

23.Baunfire

24.Clear Digital

25.E8 Labs

The other 43 SEO companies in San Jose

How to choose a SEO company in San Jose

Count the reviews behind the rating

See whether they can rank themselves

Ask about tenure and the team

Questions to ask before you sign

Questions about hiring in San Jose

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