Field guide · Johannesburg · SEO
Best SEO agencies in Johannesburg (2026)
Updated 357 ranked of 357 consideredMethodology
SearchKings Africa is the top-ranked SEO agency in Johannesburg, with a 5.0-star Google rating from 295 reviews. Yashtech Consulting (5.0★, 109 reviews) and StudioBotics (5.0★, 79 reviews) complete the top three. We ranked 357 of the 357 SEO agencies we found in Johannesburg, weighting each rating by its number of reviews.
- Agencies considered
- 357
- With a website and Google profile
- Qualified to rank
- 357
- 3+ Google reviews
- Average rating
- 4.8
- Across rated agencies
- Total reviews
- 7 277
- Public Google reviews
§ 01 · The ranking
The top 15 SEO agencies in Johannesburg
- No.01
SearchKings Africa
5.0(295 reviews)Illovo, JohannesburgAdvertising agency
SearchKings Africa operates from Illovo, Johannesburg and is listed on Google as an advertising agency. It holds a 5.0-star Google rating from 295 reviews, which places it #1 of 357 SEO agencies we ranked in Johannesburg. Its listing points to digital marketing, Google Ads, SEO, social media, web design and advertising work. Reviewers most often mention “google ads”, “responsive team” and “digital marketing”.
- Digital marketing
- Google Ads & PPC
- SEO
- Social media
- Web design
- Advertising & creative
- Rating
- 5.0
- Reviews
- 295
- Scout score
- 4.99
- No.02
Yashtech Consulting
5.0(109 reviews)Sandhurst, JohannesburgAdvertising agency
Yashtech Consulting is an advertising agency based in Sandhurst, Johannesburg. It holds a 5.0-star Google rating from 109 reviews, which places it #2 of 357 SEO agencies we ranked in Johannesburg. Services evidenced on its listing: digital marketing, Google Ads, SEO, social media, web design and advertising. Reviewers most often mention “social media training”, “helpful teacher” and “practical guidance”.
- Digital marketing
- Google Ads & PPC
- SEO
- Social media
- Web design
- Advertising & creative
- Rating
- 5.0
- Reviews
- 109
- Scout score
- 4.97
- No.03
StudioBotics
5.0(79 reviews)Benoni, JohannesburgWebsite designer
StudioBotics operates from Benoni, Johannesburg and is listed on Google as a website designer. It holds a 5.0-star Google rating from 79 reviews, which places it #3 of 357 SEO agencies we ranked in Johannesburg. Services evidenced on its listing: digital marketing, SEO, social media, web design and advertising. Reviewers most often mention “efficiency”, “professional team” and “after sales”.
- Digital marketing
- SEO
- Social media
- Web design
- Advertising & creative
- Rating
- 5.0
- Reviews
- 79
- Scout score
- 4.96
- No.04
Online By Digital
5.0(73 reviews)Randjespark, JohannesburgWebsite designer
Online By Digital operates from Randjespark, Johannesburg and is listed on Google as a website designer. It holds a 5.0-star Google rating from 73 reviews, which places it #4 of 357 SEO agencies we ranked in Johannesburg. Services evidenced on its listing: digital marketing, Google Ads, SEO, social media, web design and advertising. Reviewers most often mention “attention to detail”, “client care” and “fast responses”.
- Digital marketing
- Google Ads & PPC
- SEO
- Social media
- Web design
- Advertising & creative
- Rating
- 5.0
- Reviews
- 73
- Scout score
- 4.95
- No.05
VTA Digital Solutions
5.0(56 reviews)Blairgowrie, JohannesburgWebsite designer
Based in Blairgowrie, Johannesburg, VTA Digital Solutions is listed on Google as a website designer. It holds a 5.0-star Google rating from 56 reviews, which places it #5 of 357 SEO agencies we ranked in Johannesburg. Its listing points to SEO, web design and advertising work. Reviewers most often mention “affordability”, “turnaround time” and “efficiency”.
- SEO
- Web design
- Advertising & creative
- Rating
- 5.0
- Reviews
- 56
- Scout score
- 4.94
- No.06
Digital Butter
5.0(51 reviews)Fourways, JohannesburgWebsite designer
Digital Butter is a website designer based in Fourways, Johannesburg. It holds a 5.0-star Google rating from 51 reviews, which places it #6 of 357 SEO agencies we ranked in Johannesburg. Its listing points to digital marketing, SEO, social media, web design and advertising work. Reviewers most often mention “branding”, “guidance” and “social media posts”.
- Digital marketing
- SEO
- Social media
- Web design
- Advertising & creative
- Rating
- 5.0
- Reviews
- 51
- Scout score
- 4.94
- No.07
Pixel Code
5.0(37 reviews)Actonville, JohannesburgWebsite designer
Pixel Code operates from Actonville, Johannesburg and is listed on Google as a website designer. It holds a 5.0-star Google rating from 37 reviews, which places it #7 of 357 SEO agencies we ranked in Johannesburg. Services evidenced on its listing: digital marketing, Google Ads, SEO, social media, web design and advertising. Reviewers most often mention “staff”, “attention to detail” and “communication”.
- Digital marketing
- Google Ads & PPC
- SEO
- Social media
- Web design
- Advertising & creative
- Rating
- 5.0
- Reviews
- 37
- Scout score
- 4.92
- No.08
ClmSolutions Digital Services
5.0(36 reviews)Roodekrans, JohannesburgWebsite designer
ClmSolutions Digital Services operates from Roodekrans, Johannesburg and is listed on Google as a website designer. It holds a 5.0-star Google rating from 36 reviews, which places it #8 of 357 SEO agencies we ranked in Johannesburg. Services evidenced on its listing: digital marketing, Google Ads, SEO, social media, web design and advertising. Reviewers most often mention “website creation”, “patience” and “creativity”.
- Digital marketing
- Google Ads & PPC
- SEO
- Social media
- Web design
- Advertising & creative
- Rating
- 5.0
- Reviews
- 36
- Scout score
- 4.92
- No.09
Launch Digital (Pty) Ltd
5.0(36 reviews)Bryanston, JohannesburgMarketing agency
Based in Bryanston, Johannesburg, Launch Digital (Pty) Ltd is listed on Google as a marketing agency. It holds a 5.0-star Google rating from 36 reviews, which places it #9 of 357 SEO agencies we ranked in Johannesburg. Services evidenced on its listing: digital marketing, Google Ads, SEO, web design and advertising. Reviewers most often mention “google ads”, “expertise” and “job”.
- Digital marketing
- Google Ads & PPC
- SEO
- Web design
- Advertising & creative
- Rating
- 5.0
- Reviews
- 36
- Scout score
- 4.92
- No.10
Sisco Web Design
5.0(36 reviews)Halfway House, JohannesburgWebsite designer
Based in Halfway House, Johannesburg, Sisco Web Design is listed on Google as a website designer. It holds a 5.0-star Google rating from 36 reviews, which places it #10 of 357 SEO agencies we ranked in Johannesburg. Its listing points to digital marketing, Google Ads, SEO, social media, web design and advertising work. Reviewers most often mention “work”.
- Digital marketing
- Google Ads & PPC
- SEO
- Social media
- Web design
- Advertising & creative
- Rating
- 5.0
- Reviews
- 36
- Scout score
- 4.92
- No.11
Republic Digital Consultancy
5.0(35 reviews)Sandhurst, JohannesburgMarketing agency
Republic Digital Consultancy is a marketing agency based in Sandhurst, Johannesburg. It holds a 5.0-star Google rating from 35 reviews, which places it #11 of 357 SEO agencies we ranked in Johannesburg. Its listing points to digital marketing, SEO, social media, web design and advertising work. Reviewers most often mention “online presence”, “web design” and “brand identity development”.
- Digital marketing
- SEO
- Social media
- Web design
- Advertising & creative
- Rating
- 5.0
- Reviews
- 35
- Scout score
- 4.92
- No.12
WebproX
5.0(35 reviews)Jet Park, JohannesburgWebsite designer
Based in Jet Park, Johannesburg, WebproX is listed on Google as a website designer. It holds a 5.0-star Google rating from 35 reviews, which places it #12 of 357 SEO agencies we ranked in Johannesburg. Its listing points to digital marketing, Google Ads, SEO, social media, web design and advertising work. Reviewers most often mention “online presence”, “logo design” and “website redesign”.
- Digital marketing
- Google Ads & PPC
- SEO
- Social media
- Web design
- Advertising & creative
- Rating
- 5.0
- Reviews
- 35
- Scout score
- 4.92
- No.13
Hub Creatives
5.0(34 reviews)Fourways, JohannesburgWebsite designer
Hub Creatives is a website designer based in Fourways, Johannesburg. It holds a 5.0-star Google rating from 34 reviews, which places it #13 of 357 SEO agencies we ranked in Johannesburg. Services evidenced on its listing: digital marketing, Google Ads, SEO, social media, web design and advertising. Reviewers most often mention “book cover design”, “book publishing” and “patience”.
- Digital marketing
- Google Ads & PPC
- SEO
- Social media
- Web design
- Advertising & creative
- Rating
- 5.0
- Reviews
- 34
- Scout score
- 4.92
- No.14
LM Web Design
5.0(34 reviews)JohannesburgWebsite designer
LM Web Design operates from Johannesburg and is listed on Google as a website designer. It holds a 5.0-star Google rating from 34 reviews, which places it #14 of 357 SEO agencies we ranked in Johannesburg. Its listing points to SEO and web design work. Reviewers most often mention “company”, “affordable rates” and “thoroughness”.
- SEO
- Web design
- Rating
- 5.0
- Reviews
- 34
- Scout score
- 4.92
- No.15
Bold Online Marketing (Pty) Ltd
5.0(32 reviews)Rosebank, JohannesburgMarketing agency
Bold Online Marketing (Pty) Ltd operates from Rosebank, Johannesburg and is listed on Google as a marketing agency. It holds a 5.0-star Google rating from 32 reviews, which places it #15 of 357 SEO agencies we ranked in Johannesburg. Services evidenced on its listing: digital marketing, Google Ads, SEO, web design and advertising. Reviewers most often mention “digital marketing agency”, “client focus” and “online presence”.
- Digital marketing
- Google Ads & PPC
- SEO
- Web design
- Advertising & creative
- Rating
- 5.0
- Reviews
- 32
- Scout score
- 4.92
§ 02 · Side by side
Compare SEO agencies in Johannesburg
| Rank | Agency | Rating | Reviews | Scout score | Suburb | Services |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SearchKings Africa | 5.0 | 295 | 4.99 | Illovo | Digital marketing, Google Ads & PPC, SEO, Social media, Web design, Advertising & creative |
| 2 | Yashtech Consulting | 5.0 | 109 | 4.97 | Sandhurst | Digital marketing, Google Ads & PPC, SEO, Social media, Web design, Advertising & creative |
| 3 | StudioBotics | 5.0 | 79 | 4.96 | Benoni | Digital marketing, SEO, Social media, Web design, Advertising & creative |
| 4 | Online By Digital | 5.0 | 73 | 4.95 | Randjespark | Digital marketing, Google Ads & PPC, SEO, Social media, Web design, Advertising & creative |
| 5 | VTA Digital Solutions | 5.0 | 56 | 4.94 | Blairgowrie | SEO, Web design, Advertising & creative |
| 6 | Digital Butter | 5.0 | 51 | 4.94 | Fourways | Digital marketing, SEO, Social media, Web design, Advertising & creative |
| 7 | Pixel Code | 5.0 | 37 | 4.92 | Actonville | Digital marketing, Google Ads & PPC, SEO, Social media, Web design, Advertising & creative |
| 8 | ClmSolutions Digital Services | 5.0 | 36 | 4.92 | Roodekrans | Digital marketing, Google Ads & PPC, SEO, Social media, Web design, Advertising & creative |
| 9 | Launch Digital (Pty) Ltd | 5.0 | 36 | 4.92 | Bryanston | Digital marketing, Google Ads & PPC, SEO, Web design, Advertising & creative |
| 10 | Sisco Web Design | 5.0 | 36 | 4.92 | Halfway House | Digital marketing, Google Ads & PPC, SEO, Social media, Web design, Advertising & creative |
| 11 | Republic Digital Consultancy | 5.0 | 35 | 4.92 | Sandhurst | Digital marketing, SEO, Social media, Web design, Advertising & creative |
| 12 | WebproX | 5.0 | 35 | 4.92 | Jet Park | Digital marketing, Google Ads & PPC, SEO, Social media, Web design, Advertising & creative |
| 13 | Hub Creatives | 5.0 | 34 | 4.92 | Fourways | Digital marketing, Google Ads & PPC, SEO, Social media, Web design, Advertising & creative |
| 14 | LM Web Design | 5.0 | 34 | 4.92 | — | SEO, Web design |
| 15 | Bold Online Marketing (Pty) Ltd | 5.0 | 32 | 4.92 | Rosebank | Digital marketing, Google Ads & PPC, SEO, Web design, Advertising & creative |
§ 03 · Also ranked
More SEO agencies in Johannesburg
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- 17WithNova Blink Digital5.0★ · 31 reviews · Braamfontein
- 18Ad Ignite (Pty) Ltd5.0★ · 30 reviews · Weltevredenpark
- 19Atsirne Design5.0★ · 29 reviews
- 20Hlongz Graphix5.0★ · 28 reviews · Bloubosrand
- 21i22 Digital Agency5.0★ · 28 reviews · Fellside
- 22BlueWing Local Marketing5.0★ · 27 reviews · Lone Hill
- 23Edot Digital5.0★ · 27 reviews · Witkoppen
- 24Alynex Services5.0★ · 26 reviews · Sandown
- 25Digital Creative Lab5.0★ · 26 reviews
- 26Echo Digital Agency5.0★ · 26 reviews · Naturena
- 27Leopard Click Digital Agency5.0★ · 26 reviews · Ferndale
- 28LoveLocal Website Design5.0★ · 26 reviews · Bromhof
- 29VIP Web Design Roodepoort5.0★ · 25 reviews · Roodepoort
- 30Gallant Marketing Group5.0★ · 24 reviews · Ferndale
- 31Woteva Marketing Agency5.0★ · 24 reviews · Bedfordview
- 32Casson Media5.0★ · 23 reviews · Jukskei Park
- 33Deploy Brand Management5.0★ · 23 reviews · Kensington B
- 34Edit Media5.0★ · 23 reviews · Northgate
- 35HashTag Marketing5.0★ · 23 reviews · Impala Park
- 36Afridesign.com4.9★ · 515 reviews · Edenburg
- 37Fyre Interactive5.0★ · 22 reviews · Glenferness AH
- 38Exclusive Tech5.0★ · 21 reviews · Marshalltown
- 39MDZ DIGITAL SPACE5.0★ · 21 reviews · Sunninghill
- 40DF TECH LAB5.0★ · 20 reviews · Vorna Valley
- 41Marketing Services South Africa5.0★ · 20 reviews · Olivedale
- 42Clickatech5.0★ · 19 reviews · Lakefield
- 43OMM5.0★ · 19 reviews · Bedfordview
- 44Ready4BusinessOnline5.0★ · 19 reviews · Blackheath
- 45WEBINK5.0★ · 19 reviews · Melville
- 46Cubetech Innovations4.9★ · 127 reviews · Roodepoort West
- 47BlueGoatDigital5.0★ · 18 reviews · Killarney
- 48Design Dynasty5.0★ · 18 reviews · Bedfordview
- 49heiresscreatives5.0★ · 18 reviews · Protea North
- 50TITAN Creative5.0★ · 18 reviews · Bryanston
- 51Wild Pursuit Online Marketing5.0★ · 18 reviews · Eden Glen
- 52Click Media4.9★ · 105 reviews · Melrose
- 53Billie and Code5.0★ · 17 reviews · Bedfordview
- 54The Loud Group5.0★ · 17 reviews · Northriding
- 55Via Kasi Digitals5.0★ · 17 reviews · Bryanston
- 56Webshure Digital Marketing & Website Design Agency4.9★ · 81 reviews · Alberton
- 57Outlier Digital5.0★ · 16 reviews · Randburg
- 58Stan Design Sites5.0★ · 16 reviews · kempton Park
- 59SynthX Media Digital Agency5.0★ · 16 reviews · Impala Park
- 60ZenZero Agency5.0★ · 16 reviews · Magaliessig
§ 04 · Method
How we ranked these agencies
We start from every SEO agency in Johannesburg with a public Google Business Profile and a website, then keep the 357 with at least 3 reviews.
Each rating is pulled toward the average for all agencies in our data until it has enough reviews to stand on its own. That stops a perfect score from a handful of reviews outranking a slightly lower score from hundreds. Ties go to the agency with more reviews.
No agency can pay for a position. Read the full methodology.
§ 05 · Budget
What an SEO agency costs
An SEO agency grows unpaid traffic from Google through technical fixes, content and links, and should report on rankings, organic traffic and the enquiries that traffic produces.
SEO is usually billed as a monthly retainer, sometimes with a once-off audit up front. Pricing depends on the size of the site, how competitive the searches are, and how much content and link building is included.
Results take months rather than weeks, so ask what will be delivered each month rather than paying for promises about rankings.
§ 06 · Before you sign
Questions to ask an SEO agency
- 01Which searches will you target first, and how did you choose them?
- 02How many pages or articles are included each month, and who writes them?
- 03How do you build links, and can I see examples?
- 04Who will actually work on my account day to day, and how senior are they?
- 05Can you show results for a business like mine, with the numbers behind them?
- 06What does the monthly report contain, and which metric do you treat as success?
- 07What is included in the fee, and what is billed separately?
- 08What is the minimum contract term, and what is the notice period?
- 09If we part ways, what do I keep: accounts, data, creative and logins?
§ 07 · FAQ
SEO agencies in Johannesburg: common questions
Which is the best SEO agency in Johannesburg?
SearchKings Africa ranks first among SEO agencies in Johannesburg, with a 5.0-star Google rating from 295 reviews. We rank agencies by a review-weighted rating, so a high rating needs a meaningful number of reviews behind it to come out on top.
Which SEO agency in Johannesburg has the most Google reviews?
Afridesign.com has the most Google reviews of the SEO agencies we ranked in Johannesburg: 515 reviews, with an average of 4.9 stars.
How many SEO agencies are there in Johannesburg?
We found 357 SEO agencies in Johannesburg with a Google Business Profile and a website. 357 of them have at least 3 Google reviews, which is the minimum to be ranked.
How much does an SEO agency in Johannesburg cost?
SEO is usually billed as a monthly retainer, sometimes with a once-off audit up front. Pricing depends on the size of the site, how competitive the searches are, and how much content and link building is included. Results take months rather than weeks, so ask what will be delivered each month rather than paying for promises about rankings.
How do I choose an SEO agency in Johannesburg?
Shortlist three agencies from this ranking, check that their reviews mention the work you need, and ask each the same questions about who does the work, what the fee includes and what you keep if you leave. Compare written proposals on the same scope before you sign.
How is this ranking calculated?
Each agency's Google rating is weighted by its number of reviews using a Bayesian average, so a 5.0 from three reviews does not beat a 4.8 from a hundred. Agencies need at least 3 reviews to be ranked. Nobody can pay for a position.