SEO Agency New York: Top 21 Agencies Ranked 2026 - SellSEO
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🇺🇸 New York, NY, United States

Directory of SEO Agencies in New York

21 SEO agencies in New York are ranked here by the quality of their own websites. Mimvi SEO leads with a score of 93, followed by Hozio and WebFX. The average score among these agencies is 77. This directory helps you find the best SEO agency in New York based on technical, on-page, and content performance.

No paid placement21 agencies measured the same wayAverage 77/100

21 agencies rated77/100 average score93/100 top score4.8/5 average client rating$5,000+ typical minimum18/21 with case studies
GOLD
Mimvi SEO
A 93/100 ★★★★½
SILVER
Hozio
B+ 88/100
BRONZE
WebFX
B+ 87/100 ★★★★★
21 agencies

What the scores say about New York

Across the 21 agencies rated here the median score is 79/100, and the spread runs from 58 up to 93. That gap is the useful part: it is the difference between a shop that practises what it sells and one that has not touched its own site in years. The services this market leans on most: Search Engine Optimization, Content Marketing, Web Design, SEO, Email Marketing, Pay Per Click. The industries they most often name as clients are Medical, Technology, E-commerce, Legal, Retail.

19 of 21 publish structured data on their homepage
21 of 21 are mobile ready
3 of 21 rank in at least three of the eight local searches
18 of 21 publish a case study you can read
2 of 21 have a homepage thin enough to fail their own audit
0 of 21 have claimed and manage their profile

How to shortlist one of them

Use the score to cut the list, then use the profile to make the call. Three checks that catch most bad fits:

  1. Read the local visibility number. An agency selling you rankings that does not rank for its own category in New York owes you an explanation. Sometimes there is a good one, such as a business built entirely on referrals.
  2. Ask about the weaknesses we list. Every profile names what is holding that site back. Asking why their own site has no structured data tells you more in one minute than any pitch deck.
  3. Match the client size, not the logo wall. The client-size split on each profile shows who they actually serve. A shop that lives on enterprise retainers will not give a local clinic much attention.

What SEO costs in New York

The most common minimum engagement in this market is $5,000+. Where an agency states its rates publicly we mark the figure Published; where it does not, the band is our estimate for a firm of that size in this city and is labelled Estimated. Either way it is a starting point for the conversation, not a quote, and any agency worth hiring will scope before pricing.

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Choosing an SEO company in New York

When choosing an SEO company in New York, consider the typical minimum project cost of $5,000+. Use this list to compare agencies' local visibility and ask about their expertise in local SEO New York. Look for agencies with high ratings and proven results.

Questions

SEO agencies in New York: common questions

How much does SEO cost in New York?

SEO agencies in New York typically charge a minimum of $5,000 for projects. This cost can vary based on the complexity and scope of the services required.

What is the best SEO agency in New York?

Mimvi SEO is currently the top-ranked agency in New York, with a score of 93. It is known for its high-quality services and excellent client ratings.

What is local SEO in New York?

Local SEO in New York involves optimizing your business presence online to attract more local customers. It focuses on strategies like Google My Business optimization and local keyword targeting.

How do I choose an SEO company in New York?

To choose an SEO company in New York, review their rankings, ask about their experience with local SEO, and consider their typical project minimums. Look for agencies with good client ratings.

What SEO services are offered in New York?

SEO services in New York include technical SEO, on-page optimization, content creation, and local SEO strategies. Agencies may also offer AI-driven SEO solutions.

How are these New York SEO agencies ranked?

By the SEO quality of their own websites, measured automatically and identically for all 21 of them. The score blends technical setup (30%), on-page basics (28%), content depth (22%) and whether the agency actually ranks for local searches in New York (20%). Nobody pays for placement and nobody submits their own numbers.

Is a high score proof an agency is good at SEO?

It is evidence, not proof. An agency that cannot get structured data, meta descriptions or headings right on its own site is showing you how it works. But a great score with no case studies means little, so read the reviews, the case studies and the local visibility number together before you shortlist anyone.

What does an SEO agency in New York cost?

The most common minimum engagement across these 21 agencies is $5,000+, with hourly rates typically falling between $100 and $200. Figures we could confirm on a public page are marked Published; the rest are labelled Estimated, so treat them as a starting range rather than a quote.

Why do some agencies score badly on local visibility?

Local visibility counts how often an agency appears in the search results their own prospects would use in New York, such as "seo agency New York". Of the 21 rated here, 3 show up in at least three of those eight searches. A low number usually means the agency wins work by referral or ads rather than by ranking.

How often do the scores change?

Sites are re-measured as the crawler comes back around to each city, so a redesign or a technical fix shows up in the score. Agencies that claim their profile can also submit corrections, which our team reviews before anything goes live.

Can my agency get listed or correct its profile?

Listing is automatic: the crawler finds agencies from public search results, so there is nothing to buy. To manage a listing, open your profile and claim it with an email on your own domain. That unlocks a dashboard with profile analytics, quote requests, editable details and an updates feed.