Best SEO Companies in Melbourne

Researched by:Goodfirms Research TeamUpdated:September 10, 2026

Goodfirms has reviewed 300 SEO Companies in Melbourne as of September 2026. The top-ranked firm is Searchbloom (4.9 stars, 94 verified reviews, $100 - $149/hr, founded 2014, Melbourne). Across the category, the median hourly rate is $37, median client rating is 5, and 15% of firms employ 50+ members. Explore the vetted SEO Companies in Melbourne below, compare their strengths, and connect with the provider best suited to your requirements.

Are you looking for the best SEO companies in Melbourne? Here is a list of the best SEO agencies in Melbourne with client reviews and ratings. Search engine optimization is a definite cost-effective way of marketing with lower investments and higher ROI. Good SEO practices signify the growth of organic web traffic that holds maximum prospects waiting to make a satisfying purchase. Hence, SEO allows your products or services to reach the audience searching for the same on search engines or social media platforms. Hiring SEO experts or outsourcing skills from one of the best SEO services in Melbourne can be highly beneficial. Goodfirms has thus made a list from the rankings of top SEO companies in Melbourne below:

300Verified firms
$37/hrMedian hourly rate
5 ★Median rating
15%Have 50+ members

Goodfirms has verified 300 SEO Companies in Melbourne - part of 34,106+ 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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  • Optimal Virtual Employee (OVE) founded in 2007, is a reputed offshore outsourcing company in the world. OVE provides 1% offshore talent at a very competitive cost. The company has delivered IT outsourcing services to more than 2500 clients starting from Startups to Enterprises, Digital Agencies, ... read Optimal Virtual Employee reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    250 - 999
    2007
    Melbourne, Australia
    Great BPO - CEO
  • At HostingBay, we take pride in our team of hosting experts and web developers. We're not just tech enthusiasts; we're here to assist everyone, from the most tech-savvy to the everyday individual. Our client base spans mums and dads, business professionals, and tech nerds alike. Whether you're launching a personal blog or managing a corporate ... read HostingBay reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    50 - 249
    2002
    Melbourne, Australia
  • Code n Design Consultants is digital marketing agency offering 360° marketing solutions, delivering measurable results across different marketing initiatives from ecommerce and SEO,PPC & SMO to creative campaigns. Our marketing specialists take a comprehensive digital approach to distinctly transform your company's unique digital marketing strategy. Contact Us to learn more about what Code n Design ... read Code n Design Consultants reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2015
    Melbourne, Australia
  • We’re A.P. Web Solutions – a data-driven boutique agency, specialising in SEO and SEM services. We came a long way since our humble beginning in 2015, earning the title of the Best Small SEO Agency in the Asia-Pacific region for 3 years in a row – among other prestigious awards. During this time, we’ve helped ... read APWS Marketing reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2015
    Melbourne, Australia
  • We don’t only focus on one medium to get your business to where it needs to be, we work dynamically by choosing THE best channel that will work for both you and your business. Our end goal is for your business to grow and we will do whatever is needed to achieve it through:

    NA
    2 - 9
    Melbourne, Australia
  • Get more customers in the next 90-days than you have in the last 12 months! We keep hearing from business owners who want to get more customers and grow their companies, but don’t understand enough about digital marketing to get started. But let’s get real here for a minute; marketing today is way more complicated ... read Yo Media reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    Melbourne, Australia
  • Intentional is an independent, specialist digital advertising agency based in Melbourne, Australia. We are a Google Premier Partner in Search, Display, Shopping & YouTube and Meta Business Partner We have large aspirations and high expectations of ourselves, our work and of our clients. Since 2011, we have driven online advertising for companies in global markets ... read Intentional reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2011
    Melbourne, Australia
  • Targeted Search Traffic to Attract Ideal Clients At Search Traffic Success, we are dedicated to unlocking the digital potential of businesses and entrepreneurs. Our mission is to elevate your online presence through strategic Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) and Search Engine Marketing (SEM) that not only increases your visibility but also drives results. We believe in ... read Search Traffic Success reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    2018
    Melbourne, Australia
  • We specialize in providing top-notch SEO services and expert organic lead-generation strategies. Our dedicated team harnesses the power of search engine optimization to boost your online visibility, drive targeted traffic, and enhance your brand's digital presence. With our tailored approach, we ensure your business stands out in today's competitive landscape, maximizing your potential for sustainable ... read Possum SEO reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    2018
    Melbourne, Australia
  • Team-X (Team-X Cyber Solutions) is an established group of TOP SKILLED ON-DEMAND DEVELOPERS, providing high quality and competitive services in website design and development, online stores and e-commerce solutions, domain registration and web hosting, mobile apps, programming/software development and business intelligence solutions for both small businesses and large companies.

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    Melbourne, Australia
  • LION Digital was founded to bridge a gap in the agency landscape filled with just two major types of agencies: generalist agencies that are heavily relying on junior, low experience resources, and specialised agencies, focused on a single channel. Now you can house all your eCommerce marketing vendors under one roof, thanks to the innovative ... read LION Digital reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    10 - 49
    2018
    Melbourne, Australia
  • Wondering to know about the types of SEO packages Ballarat you can avail of from the professionals? Then this article is written for you, which completely project the services that come under SEO. Whizz Infotech is an all-in-one software and web app development and digital marketing agency with an experienced staff of professionals with rich ... read Whizz Infotech reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    2015
    Melbourne, Australia
  • Kaan Turk, an independent SEO consultant based in Melbourne, Australia, with 15 years of experience and 250+ completed projects serving Australian and New Zealand businesses. The services include technical SEO, content strategy, link building and local SEO - supported by verified case studies, client testimonials, and credentials such as VETASSESS accreditation and GA4 certification. His ... read Kaan Turk reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    2 - 9
    2011
    Melbourne, Australia

    Why Kaan Turk?

    • 15 years of experience
    • 250 completed projects
    • Hands-on implementation
  • We offer a suite of marketing services to benefit businesses of all sizes. Our depth of expertise allows us to approach each marketing problem with a tailor-made solution, producing real results without the jargon. Saddle up and discover the Workhorse difference today!

    NA
    2 - 9
    Melbourne, Australia
  • IITC is an Australia-based company specializing in web development, software development, mobile app development, and standalone applications. Our goal is to become the world's leading IT company by delivering innovative, high-quality solutions that empower our clients to grow their businesses and stay competitive in an ever-evolving technological landscape.

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2012
    Melbourne, Australia
  • Providing Best SEO services in affordable price in Pakistan.We provide quality services, offering Free SEO Audit, Keyword Research, On-Page SEO,Off Page SEO

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Melbourne, Australia
  • Using AI Tools

    • ChatGPTChatGPT

    SEO Bees is a results-driven digital marketing agency focused on helping businesses grow online with smart and practical marketing strategies. We help brands improve their online visibility, reach the right audience, and turn attention into real leads and business growth. Our services include SEO, social media marketing, paid ads, branding, content creation, website design and ... read SEO Bees reviews & insights

    $50 - $99/hr
    2 - 9
    2025
    Melbourne, Australia

    Why SEO Bees?

    • Proven track record of results
    • Strategies customized for you
    • Transparent and dedicated support
  • If you are thinking that you can get the business growth by with the website you can consider and make it more preferable with the Company. Platinum SEO Services is coming with the best strategy and give the ideas to make it more preferable. We have the best team that can provide the best SEO ... read Platinum SEO Services reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    2008
    Melbourne, Australia
  • Clearwater will partner with you to translate your digital goals and objectives into business growth and success. Our agency's philosophy is simple. We want to understand your business, your goals, your customers and audience, as well as you do. Driven by data and fuelled by passion, our commitment is to become an integral part of ... read Clearwater Agency reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2012
    Melbourne, Australia
  • As a digital agency, we've seen it all, and we've worked on hundreds of websites. Since each business is unique, what we create needs to reflect that.It isn't enough to slap together a template - we want you to love your website and use it as the foundation for your digital growth.We'll learn about your ... read RankRise reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    Melbourne, Australia
  • Based in Melbourne, Australia, our digital agency is dedicated to helping small local businesses grow online. While our team primarily works across Melbourne’s West, including Footscray, Ascot Vale, and Flemington, we proudly offer our services to businesses across Australia. We create responsive, user-friendly websites for both service-based and eCommerce businesses, supported by strategic organic SEO. ... read Omera Websites reviews & insights

    NA
    Freelancer
    2025
    Melbourne, Australia

    Why Omera Websites?

    • Certified Web Designer
    • Affordable Pricing
    • Scalable Solutions
  • Using AI Tools

    • ClaudeClaude

    Wynne Digital is a Melbourne based digital marketing agency working with Australian brands on SEO, paid social, Google Ads, and marketing automation. We're a small, hands-on team, no sales layer, no lock-in contracts, and no big promises we can't back up. Just the people doing the work, staying close to your business, and being straight ... read Wynne Digital reviews & insights

    $150 - $199/hr
    2 - 9
    2020
    Melbourne, Australia

    Why Wynne Digital?

    • No lock in contracts
    • Aussie based team
    • Long term thinking over short term
  • Using AI Tools

    • ChatGPTChatGPT
    • ClaudeClaude

    DIGITXL is an Australian Martech, Analytics, and CRO agency founded in 2019, headquartered in Melbourne with an additional office in Adelaide. The company is a certified Google Partner and Adobe Partner, providing marketing technology implementation, advanced analytics, and conversion rate optimisation services. DIGITXL works with businesses across Australia and internationally to deliver data-driven digital strategies ... read DIGITXL reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2019
    Melbourne, Australia

    Why DIGITXL?

    • Dual Google & Adobe certified partner
    • Martech, Analytics & CRO in one team
    • Data-driven strategy, measurable growth
  • Using AI Tools

    • ClaudeClaude
    • ChatGPTChatGPT
    • PerplexityPerplexity

    Optimising is a B Corp certified, SEO-only agency based in Richmond, Melbourne. Founded in 2008, we specialise in technical SEO, platform migrations, and AI search visibility - helping brands grow organic traffic that lasts.

    NA
    10 - 49
    2008
    Melbourne, Australia

    Why Optimising?

    • SEO-only specialists since 2008
    • B Corp certified, accountable & ethical
    • Experts in AI search & GEO visibility
  • At Worldwide Backlinks, we work with various agencies and brands to provide backlink building services to give your websites SEO a boost by increasing organic traffic, driving referral traffic, and improving search engine rankings overall.

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2022
    Melbourne, Australia
  • At Lead Generation Services we are not scared to be different and the services we offer are unique and tailor-made to each client. We guarantee quality from Scope to Delivery and adapt to our clients needs and requirements.

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Melbourne, Australia
  • Webby web design is a boutique web design business based in Bayside Melbourne and provide quality service across Australia. Our professional and friendly service is tailored to suit your business, your style and your budget. The end result is a website that achieves your goals, reaches your customers and reflects your style.

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2007
    Melbourne, Australia
  • Within just the past few years, the importance of digital marketing has become something else. It's become an integral part of what a business is to its customers. It's no longer enough to have a website or run some un-focused Ads campaign. We are a digital marketing agency of Melbourne that works for their clients ... read NuKind Digital reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2020
    Melbourne, Australia
  • A young group of creatives, problem-solvers, and entrepreneurs based in Melbourne, Australia. Started our journey in 2016 with a goal to redefine what the web should be, with a mission to change the current view of digital platforms from another business necessity to digital platforms that become business critical tools, driving change and driving business ... read The Webery Studio reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    2014
    Melbourne, Australia
  • Using AI Tools

    • ChatGPTChatGPT

    Orkkid is a Melbourne-based web design and SEO studio serving Australian service businesses like solar installers, lawyers, plumbers, HVAC contractors, dentists, and roofers. The studio offers three core services: Answer Engine Optimization (getting cited by ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI), traditional SEO with a local focus, and conversion-focused custom web design.

    NA
    2 - 9
    2025
    Melbourne, Australia

    Why Orkkid?

    • Services that drive results
    • Transforming businesses through design
    • Local SEO and Google Business Profile
  • Ausmer Marketing is a boutique marketing agency specializing in helping legacy companiesparticularly in industries like construction, manufacturing, and other industrial sectorstransition from traditional to modern marketing strategies. We understand that many of these businesses have relied heavily on word-of-mouth, print ads, and trade shows for decades. While these methods still have value, today's competitive landscape ... read Ausmer Marketing reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    2024
    Melbourne, Australia
  • Cubic Digital is a results-driven digital marketing agency in Melbourne, Australia, dedicated to helping businesses grow through innovative and data-backed strategies. Our team of experts focuses on creating customised solutions that drive traffic, boost visibility, and improve conversion rates. As a leading SEO company, we deliver measurable outcomes through ethical and effective optimisation techniques. We ... read Cubic Digital Marketing reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2023
    Melbourne, Australia
  • When we opened the doors to our Australian branch in 2014, it was with the sole mission of providing total transparency throughout each of our services in, what was, a market convoluted by deception and mistrust. From educating our clients to campaign reporting, our team of writers, designers, strategists and account managers are dedicated to ... read Digital Next reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    10 - 49
    2014
    Melbourne, Australia
  • Digital Experts That Deliver… Tourism and Accommodation Focused We are proudly focused on the tourism and accommodation industry which means we understand the pain-points, unique challenges and opportunities for digital marketing in this dynamic industry. Expert Digital Marketers Our team are experienced, talented and driven digital marketers. We are the best of the best and ... read Heads On Pillows reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2020
    Melbourne, Australia
  • Using AI Tools

    • ClaudeClaude

    Scalepoint runs Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, Meta Ads, LinkedIn Ads and SEO for trades and local service businesses across Australia. Month-to-month, no lock-in, every price published.

    $100 - $149/hr
    2 - 9
    2026
    Melbourne, Australia

    Why Scalepoint?

    • No contracts
    • Ad spend goes straight to the publisher
    • We operate in your accounts
  • Avion Agency is an independent global content strategy and copywriting agency that specialises in the finance, tech, health and education sectors. We deliver communication strategies and website copy for complex industries. From stakeholder interviews through to support with implementation, we work alongside clients to make light of any mess. No digital transformation is too unwieldy—when ... read Avion Agency reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    Melbourne, Australia
  • Pro Internet Marketing is a team of devoted tech savvy individuals and marketing consultants, working together to fulfil our clients' online wants and needs. We are results-driven veterans in SEO, PPC and lead generation.

    NA
    2 - 9
    2002
    Melbourne, Australia
  • Contact Point IT Services Pty Ltd specialises in providing technology solutions to help businesses keep in contact with staff, customers, prospects and suppliers, achieving measurable business benefits, in a cost effective manner.

    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2006
    Melbourne, Australia
  • Click SEO Melbourne is the best internet marketing consultant Melbourne. Over the years, we have grown up to be the trusted SEO service Melbourne thanks to our excellent SEO tactics and expert professionals ready to go any extend to take our clients to the top search results through white hat SEO. Realising that a well ... read Click SEO Melbourne reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    2017
    Melbourne, Australia
  • Digital Deluxe is digital marketing agency built to serve local and regional businesses in Australia. We specialise in lead generation and nurturing with traffic driving channels such as SEM, Facebook Ads, SEO, and the utilisation of CRO and Marketing Automation technologies.

    NA
    2 - 9
    Melbourne, Australia
  • Are you looking for a viable digital marketing solution? Are you tired of chasing your own tail when it comes to your digital marketing? It’s time to get your nose in front of the competition with digital marketing campaigns that truly get results. At Digital Movement, we offer individually tailored packages to help set you ... read Digital Movement reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2020
    Melbourne, Australia
  • Conduce Media is a results-driven SEO and digital marketing agency helping businesses improve search visibility, lead generation, and online conversions. Founded and led by Harshad Ghodke, a Digital Marketing Consultant with 19 years of experience, Conduce Media has successfully worked with over 100 businesses, including leading brands. The Conduce Media Team specialises in: ✅ SEO ... read Conduce Media reviews & insights

    $100 - $149/hr
    2 - 9
    2009
    Melbourne, Australia
  • Your Guide through your Digital Journey. Our fast-growing team of in-house digital experts will not only gather in bespoke teams and instil a unique data-rich, performance-driven digital marketing strategy for each client, but they will also consult you in the process so you understand exactly what it is that we’re doing, and what all the ... read Digital Oasis reviews & insights

    NA
    2 - 9
    2019
    Melbourne, Australia
  • With over a decade of experience Digital Marketing, Integral Media has helped and grown a range of businesses in Melbourne, Sydney and Perth: from corporate to local small businesses. We create exceptional and affordable strategies to help you nail your business objectives and goals in SEO Web Design and PPC Management. We see you as ... read Integral Media reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    Melbourne, Australia
  • Webmasters Group is a digital marketing agency based in Melbourne. It works with some of Australia's largest companies across a range of industries including real estate, cafes/restaurants, legal services, and technology start-ups. Our clients love us because we help them grow their businesses online regardless of how complex or simple their needs are.

    NA
    2 - 9
    Melbourne, Australia
  • Butterfly is an award-winning digital agency based in Melbourne, specialising in website design and development as well as digitally transforming brands through a human-centred design approach. We take pride in our beautiful and innovative design solutions; and as experts in WCAG and accessibility design, we ensure an inclusive experience for all users. As an AWS ... read Butterfly Website Development Agency reviews & insights

    NA
    10 - 49
    2006
    Melbourne, Australia
  • With little limitation to distance and time Products and Services are freely available and consumer choice is plenty. In many industries competing organisations offer products with similar performance and no advantage to offer. This poses the question, who then will win in the race for sales and market share. In today’s world consumers are engulfed ... read Creations Marketing Australia reviews & insights

    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    2007
    Melbourne, Australia
  • It's about big ideas and detail, aesthetics and practicalities. It's a team of people who love developing online strategy, and the result is inspirational digital. We apply a data-driven strategic approach and cutting-edge technologies across all digital disciplines (including paid and organic search, display, video, mobile, social media, affiliate marketing, etc.) and traditional channels. We ... read NLOM reviews & insights

    $25 - $49/hr
    2 - 9
    Melbourne, Australia

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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

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.

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AUMelbourne299$77/hr576View firms
AUMelbourne
299 firms$77/hr5
Value Score76 / 100

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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

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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
Melbourne · $0-24/hr

42 firms in this tier - more than any other city, averaging 4.9 ★. Top picks: Probey Services, Vserve Ebusiness Solutions, SEOTonic Web Solutions PVT. LTD..

Mid-tier leader
Melbourne · $50-99/hr

26 firms in this tier - more than any other city, averaging 5.0 ★. Top picks: Omni Agency, Hitori, Actuate Media.

Top tier leader
Melbourne · $150+/hr

25 firms in this tier - more than any other city, averaging 5.0 ★. Top picks: Digital Nomads HQ, Emote Digital, GOJI Agency.

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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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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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