Best SEO Agencies in Shanghai

Researched by:Goodfirms Research TeamUpdated:September 15, 2026

Goodfirms has reviewed 13 SEO Agencies in Shanghai as of September 2026. The top-ranked firm is Gentlemen Marketing Agency (4.3 stars, 7 verified reviews, $25 - $49/hr, founded 2012, Shanghai). Across the category, the median hourly rate is $75, median client rating is 4.6, and 38% of firms employ 50+ members. Explore the vetted SEO Agencies in Shanghai companies below, compare their strengths, and connect with the provider best suited to your requirements.

Willing to hire the best SEO agencies in Shanghai? SEO service providers offer several services, such as quality content, keyword research, competitor analysis, and internet marketing. The top SEO experts in Shanghai understand your requirements and customize services to meet your business goals and needs. Thus, hiring professionals helps you obtain these services with expertise, and as they are trained to conduct their activities, it is easier to provide quality to the consumers. Goodfirms has curated a list of the best SEO companies in Shanghai, based on their ratings and brief introduction.

Goodfirms has verified 13 SEO Agencies in Shanghai - part of 34,216+ SEO Companies, each passing Goodfirms' 4-step verification process (background check, client interviews, portfolio audit, ongoing quality review). Listings marked "Sponsored" are agencies that pay for premium placement - sponsorship does not affect star ratings or review content.

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  • Our agency was born from our passion for the web, digital marketing and business in China. Founded by Olivier VEROT and Philip Qian, Gentlemen Marketing Agency is uniquely positioned and focused on Chinese digital growth. We have years of experience in many different industries; from ... read Gentlemen Marketing Agency reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    2012
    Shanghai, China
    YOAL experience with GMA is very positive and we are looking forward for more collaboration. - Founder and CEO
  • Builds award-winning industry-leading websites for B2B & B2C organisations that need an International and China web presence from Shanghai. From stunning custom designed websites to full identity off and online, your assigned dedicated account manager will work on your time zone. Free Warranty, Fast, Reliable, ... read LORDEYS reviews & insights

    NA
    50 - 249
    2014
    Shanghai, China
    Foreign team in China, very attentive and experienced - Antonio Caito
  • We exist to bring the marketing ecosystem a result / proof / process driven approach to marketing. Globally, mid-size companies need more agencies that support brands to become strong and build assets and not just visibility and traffic.​ We exist to support companies that have no or limited team in China, with growth consulting and ... read Duhno reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2017
    Shanghai, China
  • Sekkei Digital Group is a Digital Marketing Agency based in China comprised of digital hustlers, marketers, developers, and brand builders. We offer comprehensive digital marketing services in Shanghai & Paris that cover everything from a single WeChat campaign to full-scale marketing operations across multiple channels. Using a combination of brainstorming, workshops, and consulting, we bring ... read SEKKEI DIGITAL GROUP reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2010
    Shanghai, China
  • Gentlemen marketing Agency is a Shanghai Based agency, specialized in Digital Marketing for China: SEO/SEM, Buzz, Social Media; online PR, and ereputation. We already have strong experience in Tourism, Cosmetics, fashion, B2B Industry and Food&beerage. Our team of experts will help Foreign firms to develop their Business in China, Image control, Ereputation, increasing your community, ... read Gentlemen Marketing Agency reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    50 - 249
    2012
    Shanghai, China
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    Creative Solutions for Exceptional Brands.- SEO Management- CRM + Brand management (Ai agent)- Market + Brand Research (APAC region)- Graphic Design (digital, print) and illustration- Content writing/ Translation (English, Chinese, Spanish, Russian, French)- UI/UX DesignBright Minds is a community event space led by Bright Design Studio, Licensed Digital Branding Company here in Shanghai, China. Bright ... read Bright Design Studio reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    2 - 9
    2020
    Shanghai, China

    Why Bright Design Studio?

    • 14 Times award winning services from professionals
    • Transparent pricing & file sharing
    • Clear & flexible payment plans for services
  • Beyond Media Global (BMG) is a Global Multinational Full Stack Marketing Digital Agency focused on Merchant Services, Digital Marketing and Innovation Services. Our goal is to create personalized experiences that drive results across all Digital Marketing Channels. We enable ambitious brands to build their Digital Future in Merchant Services (Amazon/Ebay), Pay-Per-Click, Content Optimization, Social Media ... read BMG reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    250 - 999
    2009
    Shanghai, China
  • Vertical takes a holistic approach to our business. We work as a strategic partner, designing and implementing solutions that address your real business challenges. We see ourselves as an extension of your team and a way for our customers to extend their capabilities. We work with our customers to come up with “out of the ... read Vertical Web Solutions reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2014
    Shanghai, China
  • Sekkei Digital Group is a Digital Marketing Agency based in China comprised of digital hustlers, marketers, developers, and brand builders. We offer comprehensive digital marketing services in Shanghai & Paris that cover everything from a single WeChat campaign to full-scale marketing operations across multiple channels.

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2010
    Shanghai, China
  • We listen to our clients to understand their business needs. We design and deliver solutions from our range of professional services, creating value to benefit all stakeholders. To achieve this we combine an enriching and satisfying employment environment with a culture of customer service excellence and an unwavering pursuit of quality through devoted adherence to ... read CemTek Computer Solutions (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    1998
    Shanghai, China
  • Madhouse, Inc., a mobile advertising network, provides mobile media and advertising solutions in China. It offers MadSolutions, which include mobile marketing solutions and campaign management services. The MadSolutions operates an interactive messaging platform, as well as involves in building, designing, and optimizing mobile phone WAP sites for corporations and campaigns. It also allows clients to ... read Madhouse reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    250 - 999
    2006
    Shanghai, China
  • Augmentum, a leader in providing software engineering services for products and solutions that digitally transform enterprises and their customers.Offerings include end-to-end services (from idea to roll-out), extendable and customizable platforms to create innovative and disruptive market solutions, and team extensions to customer’s core team and process.

    NA
    1,000 - 9,999
    2003
    Shanghai, China
  • ROOM 1707© is a top full-service strategic boutique agency based in Shanghai, China that works with innovative & high-growth companies. We specialize in creating world-class brand and digital products, from concept to execution. Since 2015. We build brands that create happiness and inspire; We transform ideas into digital products that drive results & We craft ... read ROOM 1707 reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2015
    Shanghai, China

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1 cities with the best Value Score for hiring.

Ranked by a composite blending firm count (supply), average rating (quality), and average hourly rate (cost). Affordability is weighted highest (50%), so this surfaces genuinely affordable destinations - not just the biggest markets.

Where the firms are.

Bubble size shows how many firms each country has; colour shows its average hourly rate. Tap any country for its firm count, average rate, rating, and Value Score.

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All cities ranked by Value Score.

Every city in scope, ranked by Value Score.

CityFirmsAvg RateAvg RatingValue ScoreAction
CNShanghai12$64/hr4.667View firms
CNShanghai
12 firms$64/hr4.6
Value Score67 / 100

Match by work-hour overlap with your team.

Cost matters - but so does being able to actually talk to your developer during your workday. Here are the best destinations for each major hub.

If you're in US (PT/ET)Recommended

Look for nearshore LATAM partners - same-day collaboration, similar time zones, and 50-60% cost savings vs domestic.

MXMexico~7h overlap
ARArgentina~6h overlap
BRBrazil~5h overlap
CACanada~8h overlap
If you're in Europe (CET/GMT)Recommended

Eastern Europe is your sweet spot - 1-2h time zone shift, EU GDPR alignment, and 40-50% lower rates than Western Europe.

PLPoland~8h overlap
UAUkraine~7h overlap
RORomania~7h overlap
ZASouth Africa~8h overlap

How firms are placed on the matrix

Every position on this chart is the output of the Goodfirms ranking algorithm - a weighted composite of signals across two axes. The algorithm is recomputed regularly and is fully documented.

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Algorithm at a glance
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X-axis (Core Competencies): Service Focus Ratio + Portfolio Depth + Quality + Experience
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Y-axis (360-Performance): Client Reviews + Market Presence + Goodfirms Score
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Missing signals are excluded from a firm's score, not substituted with defaults - weights redistribute across remaining inputs
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Recency decay over the last 18 months keeps stale reviews from dominating
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Eligibility floor: ≥ 1 published review in this category scope

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Cities with the best Value Score for seo hiring.

Ranked by a composite score blending firm count (supply), average rating (quality), and median hourly rate (cost). Affordability is weighted highest (50%), so this list surfaces actually affordable destinations rather than just-big markets.

Budget leader
Shanghai · $0-24/hr

1 firms in this tier - more than any other city. Top picks: Duhno.

Mid-tier leader
Shanghai · $50-99/hr

3 firms in this tier - more than any other city. Top picks: Madhouse, Gentlemen Marketing Agency, Sekkei Digital Group.

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Cell intensity (firm density):
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Best Value marks the densest, highest-rated, most-affordable cell per row

How the heatmap is built

Every cell in the grid above is the count of firms in (place × hourly-rate tier). Firms are placed by their published hourly rate; those without a disclosed rate are not plotted.

Top company names per cell are surfaced by Value Score - a weighted blend of affordability (50%) + rating (35%) + review volume (15%).

The "Best" ribbon marks the cell in each row where firm density, ratings, and affordability line up best - the densest, highest-quality combination.

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Value Score · per firm
ValueScore = 0.50 × Affordability
+ 0.35 × Rating
+ 0.15 × Review Volume
// All sub-scores normalized 0-100
// Affordability = (1 - rate/$200) × 100
// Rating = (rating - 3) / 2 × 100
// Volume = log10(reviews+1)/log10(200) × 100

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