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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.