Enter.Net

Enter.Net

Founded: 1995

Employees: 10 – 49

Minimum Project Cost: $99 / month

Local Clients: Volpe’s Sports Bar, Lehigh Valley Water Systems, Don Juan Mexican Grill, ABE Fence, Blooming Glen Catering, Tailored Micro Ink, ICORE Consulting

Badges and Awards: BBB A+ Rating, Morning Call Reader’s Choice

Why We Like Them for SEO Projects: Enter.net has been around for a very long time, which is an excellent thing when it comes to SEO firms. Digital marketing changes drastically and often, so 29 years of staying power means more here than it would in other industries. Enter.net also posts actual pricing on their site, and has links to their boilerplate service contracts – transparency is another big plus when it comes to SEO partners.

4.9 / 5 (313 verified reviews)
NuStream – Digital Marketing

NuStream – Digital Marketing

Founded: 2010

Employees: 10 – 49

Minimum Project Cost: $1,000+

Local Clients: AlphaGraphics, A-Treat Soda, Jaindl Farms, CreditSafe USA, St. Luke’s, LCCC

Badges and Awards: Google Partner, UpCity Certified Partner

Why We Like Them for SEO Projects: NuStream has a no-fluff SEO FAQ section on their site that demonstrates an industry-proven approach to search engine marketing. Many other local outfits are vague when outlining the SEO services they provide, and don’t get into detail regarding their approach to the work. NuStream’s 4 pillar approach of keyword research, on-page optimization, link building, and content creation is correct and effective.

4.8 / 5 (36 verified reviews)
Cosmick Media

Cosmick Media

Founded: 2018

Employees: 10 – 49

Minimum Project Cost: Undisclosed

Local Clients: Lehigh Valley ScreamPark, Petland, Snyder & Wiles, ComfortSpec

Badges and Awards: Google Partner, Microsoft Advertising Partner, Facebook Blueprint Certified, BBB A+ Rating, CallTrackingMetrics Partner

Why We Like Them for SEO Projects: Cosmick took the time to achieve several industry-standard certifications and partnerships that many other firms do not have. They focus on granular tracking and reporting throughout their work, which greatly improves ROI and overall campaign effectiveness. Lastly, they demonstrate a thorough and effective approach to SEO on their service pages.

5 / 5 (34 verified reviews)
Lauer Media Company

Lauer Media Company

Founded: 2018

Employees: 10 – 49

Minimum Project Cost: Undisclosed

Local Clients: RxTalents, FernStream Landscapes, Roaring Creek Machine Company, Rusty Rail Brewing Company, Falcon Institute, Carriage Manor Builders

Badges and Awards: Google Partner, Wix Partner, Local Search Association Member, Constant Contact Solution Provider

Why We Like Them for SEO Projects: Lauer has many results-driven case studies featured on their website, along with a healthy crop of 5 star first party reviews. They’ve done a lot of successful digital marketing work despite existing for a mere 6 years. Their SEO deliverables are clearly laid out and focus on the parts of search that are proven to drive results.

4.9 / 5 (29 verified reviews)
Big Pixel Studio

Big Pixel Studio

Founded: 2009

Employees: 2 – 9

Minimum Project Cost: Undisclosed

Local Clients: Iron Pigs Charities, Sanare Today, Flexcom, Shanthi Project, Pawsitive Purfection, Dougherty & Shireman, Turning Point Lehigh Valley

Why We Like Them for SEO Projects: Big Pixel is more of a boutique agency than others on this list, which can be a great fit for certain businesses. You get personal attention and lines of communication that don’t exist with larger agencies. They have an impressive rolodex of Lehigh Valley local clients, and their “research-first” approach to content creation is exactly what you want to see in today’s search marketing landscape.

5 / 5 (22 verified reviews)
Agency P

Agency P

Founded: 2005

Employees: 10 – 49

Minimum Project Cost: Undisclosed

Why We Like Them for SEO Projects: Agency P does not boast a client list or awards like other firms on this list do, but they make up for it with stellar third-party reviews and a claimed “over 1,000” projects completed. Their full service approach to digital marketing is always nice for businesses looking for a one-stop-shop agency.

You can be sure Agency P’s SEO strategies are appropriately couched in a holistic approach to digital marketing that typically gets better results than “just” an SEO partner alone.

4.9 / 5 (12 verified reviews)
Hammer Marketing

Hammer Marketing

Founded: 2005

Employees: 10 – 49

Minimum Project Cost: $2,500+

Local Clients: Da Vinci Science Center, Gertrude Hawk Chocolates, Lehigh Valley International Airport, ArtsQuest, Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs, Victaulic, Muhlenberg College

Badges and Awards: WordPress VIP Silver Agency Partner, Liquid Web Platinum Partner, Mailchimp Partner, Google Partner, Magento Solution Partner, BigCommerce Partner

Why We Like Them for SEO Projects: Hammer Marketing’s slightly steeper base project pricing makes quick sense when you look at their stellar list of clients, accolades, and consistent 5-star reviews. Formerly known as 401! Creative, Hammer Marketing has been delivering measurable results for a long time. Their approach to SEO is solid, and as another plus they’re backed by Weidenhammer. This means you get the benefits of a local agency, but with the resources and talent pool of a larger corporation when needed.

5 / 5 (8 verified reviews)
First Generation

First Generation

Founded: 1987

Employees: 10 – 49

Minimum Project Cost: Undisclosed

Local Clients: Crayola, Victaulic, B Braun, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Air Products, Mack Trucks

Why We Like Them for SEO Projects: First Generation has a long history as a successful content creation and marketing agency, dating back to – yes you read that right – 1987. Their offerings have obviously evolved with the times since then, but the fact that they’ve succeeded for so long tells you all you need to know about their work.

The have an impressive list of (Lehigh Valley) household name clients and function as another full-service marketing agency for you to consider. They have decades of experience making video content, which can be big benefit (both in terms of SEO and not) for the right business.

4.4 / 5 (7 verified reviews)
KSA&D, Inc.

KSA&D, Inc.

Founded: 2000

Employees: 10 – 49

Minimum Project Cost: Undisclosed

Local Clients: Bethlehem, South Whitehall Township Magazine, Keystone Precision Solutions, Da Vinci Science Center, Josh Early Candies

Why We Like Them for SEO Projects: KSA&D (Kraemer Schurman Advertising & Design) is another full-service firm option for you to consider. Their public case studies are very impressive and demonstrate how their methodical approach to SEO can benefit any business out there. Seeing big increase for established brands like Josh Early is rare and worth taking note of. KSA&D can also bridge the gap between online and traditional advertising, which can be a great fit for many small businesses in the Valley.

4.4 / 5 (7 verified reviews)
3Seed Marketing, Design & Interactive

3Seed Marketing, Design & Interactive

Founded: 2009

Employees: 10 – 49

Minimum Project Cost: Undisclosed

Local Clients: Yurconic Agency, LCCC, Pinnacle Ridge Winery, RMAPA, Counter Culture by Allentown Appliance, EZ Micro, RAI Resources

Badges and Awards: Google Partner, Xamarin Certified

Why We Like Them for SEO Projects: 3Seed has impressive case studies that demonstrate a thorough understanding of search engine optimization as a marketing channel. They also have employees dedicated to digital marketing, which means they recognize that SEO needs to be specifically focused on and isn’t just a service offering afterthought tacked on to web design projects.

5 / 5 (5 verified reviews)

Common Questions when Searching for an Allentown SEO Firm

We’re dedicated to keeping things as local as possible. We don’t include those country-wide corporate SEO agencies that have ‘offices’ in every state in our rankings. We know many Lehigh Valley business owners prefer working with marketing companies that are truly local.

Looking at past results is the best way to vet a potential SEO partner. Good candidates have extensive portfolios, plenty of client testimonials, and demonstrable results. You may not have the budget to trial several different agencies before picking one, so it’s important to do your due diligence off the bat.

If you have questions about SEO or if you’re unsure of the value it can provide as a marketing channel, ask plenty of questions as you size up potential firms. How they respond to you often says more than the content of the response itself – you want a partner that’s going to be communicative, patient, helpful, and transparent.

If your questions are met with vague answers, an impatient tone, or a bombardment of industry acronyms, you’re better off looking elsewhere.

Plenty of companies in the Lehigh Valley have seen search engine marketing success with both locally-based SEO agencies and larger corporations that serve businesses across the country – both options can work just fine. But, here are some benefits to picking a search partner that’s based in Allentown:

  • Shared timezone and matching business hours
  • Local market knowledge
  • Available for face-to-face meetings
  • Understanding of both the local Allentown, PA SEO landscape and national search trends
  • Local businesses supporting local businesses
  • Local agencies typically have a simplified and transparent account management structure, meaning your point of contact will be more communicative, more hands-on, and less overworked by a large client load

This depends on your business’s existing search visibility, your industry, your budget, and the effectiveness of your SEO agency. A clean-slate SEO campaign can net you results as quickly as 3 months from the start, although most SEO strategies won’t yield best results until the 6 – 12 month mark.

SEO pricing depends on your business, how competitive your industry is in the search channel, and what results you’ll be happy with. Standard SEO campaigns for local Allentown businesses cost between $500 and $3,000 per month, with outliers on either side depending on exactly what sort of performance and deliverables you’re looking for.

Most SEO pricing follows a monthly retainer model, with some packages also requiring a one-time upfront cost.

Yes. Local SEO is a specific area of expertise, referring to localized search performance. Businesses with strong local SEO strategies appear at the top of Google Maps and Google My Business searches, rank on the first page for local queries (such as “plumbers near me,” or “plumbers in Allentown PA”), and often proactively collect customer reviews to back these rankings up.

Some businesses only care about local SEO performance, some care only about national SEO performance (think search queries like “best men’s running shoes” that don’t rely on a customer’s geographic location), and some care about both. The right strategy for you and your business depends on your goals and the industry you’re in.