Last updated: September 27, 2024
Automotive SEO requires a deep understanding of the automotive industry as well as expertise in technical SEO and analyzing searcher psychology. To help business owners find an experienced automotive SEO partner, our team has analyzed 50+ agencies and ranked the top 8 based on the following factors:
- Year Established
- Founder Status
- Leadership Experience
- Average Review Score
- Median Employee Tenure
- Notable Clients
We also list each agency’s approach to SEO, and provide a brief description and analysis below.
The Top Automotive SEO Agencies of 2024
| Rank | Company | Established | Founder Led | Leadership Experience Score | Average Review Score | Median Employee Tenure | Notable Clients | Specialty |
| 1 | First Page Sage | 2009 | Yes | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4.3 years | Delphi Automotive, EVOX, Movimento | Using expert automotive thought leadership with SEO for high-ROI lead generation. |
| 2 | Baunfire | 2001 | Yes | 4.4 | 4.7 | 5.5 years | AEye, Swiftly | SEO and UI/UI-optimized web design |
| 3 | AMP Agency | 1995 | No | 4.5 | 4.6 | 2.8 years | Faraday Future | Creative video SEO and video content |
| 4 | Green Line Automotive | 2016 | Yes | 3.9 | 4.6 | 2.6 years | N/A | Combining geotargeted paid search and local SEO for dealerships. |
| 5 | Cubicle Ninjas | 2008 | Yes | 4.1 | 4.3 | No data | Tesla, DealershipVR | Supplementing SEO with market analysis & app development |
| 6 | Crafted | 2011 | Yes | 3.7 | 4.5 | 5.3 years | NY International Auto Show | Branding and technical SEO. |
| 7 | LocaliQ | 2008 | No | 3.5 | 3.9 | 3.6 years | Cadillac of Norwood, Thrash Automotive, G&M Auto Repair | Small business SEO for local dealerships and automotive service providers. |
First Page Sage
First Page Sage is the industry leader for automotive SEO, with an approach that emphasizes high long-term ROI and lead generation. They combine the Hub & Spoke model with original, expert-level content for each automotive keyword searched by their clients’ prospects, thereby aligning their SEO strategy with the philosophy driving Google’s algorithm updates. Automotive businesses who want to maximize their ROI and can afford to wait longer for their first leads are an ideal fit for First Page Sage’s services.
- Year Founded: 2009
- Company Size: 100-250
- Headquarters: San Francisco, CA
- Additional Services: Web Design, Conversion Rate Optimization, Paid Search
| Summary of Online Reviews |
| Clients say that First Page Sage are “the experts in automotive SEO” with content that “takes thought leadership to the next level.” As a result of their campaigns, clients have been able to “generate a consistent flow of MQLs through organic traffic.” |
Baunfire
Baufire believes that SEO success starts with a strong structural foundation. Therefore, they specialize in optimizing their clients’ website and network. This includes targeting web design and development, UI/UX enhancement, and applying site analytics. They’re an ideal fit for automotive businesses who want to invest in a new website to lay the groundwork for an SEO campaign.
- Year Founded: 2001
- Company Size: 11-50
- Headquarters: San Jose, CA
- Additional Services: Web Design, UI/UX Design, Competitive Analysis
| Summary of Online Reviews |
| Baunfire’s creativity is “outstanding” and their team is “fantastic to work with“. The websites they deliver look “truly professional“. |
AMP Agency
AMP agency’s primary focus is video SEO, helping their clients optimize titles and descriptions. This makes them an excellent fit for many B2B companies that attract customers through video content, but a poor choice for dealerships or automotive service providers. They are also a good choice for companies that seek to make use of AMP Agency’s PR and experience design capabilities.
- Year Founded: 1995
- Company Size: 500+
- Headquarters: Boston, MA
- Additional Services: PR, Voice Marketing, Experience Design
| Summary of Online Reviews |
| AMP Agency provides SEO services that “resulted in increased sales and better site management” by bringing “new ideas to the table.” Their staff operates “on time and on budget, and are very flexible.” |
Green Line Automotive
Green Line Digital Automotive works primarily with B2C auto dealerships. They emphasize geotargeting, combining paid search and local SEO to attract interest from nearby consumers. They also offer voice search optimization, and Google Shopping management in addition to their standard SEO services.
- Year Founded: 2016
- Company Size: 11-50
- Headquarters: Schaumburg, IL
- Additional Services: Voice Search Optimization, Google Shopping Management
| Summary of Online Reviews |
| Green Line is “extremely responsive” and provide “personalized customer service“. Customers report being “happy with the results they delivered“. |
Cubicle Ninjas
Cubicle Ninjas take a multi-pronged approach to automotive marketing, supplementing their SEO services with brand consultations, market analysis, and web & app development. They also offer video production services, making them a good fit for automotive businesses who want to invest in a wide range of marketing channels through a single agency.
- Year Founded: 2008
- Company Size: 11-50
- Headquarters: Glen Ellyn, IL
- Additional Services: Brand Consultation, Web & App Development, Video Production
| Summary of Online Reviews |
| Cubicle Ninjas provides clients with an “innovative team” that act as “an extension of” their clients’ business. Their marketing services can “capture the essence” of what makes a company stand out. |
Crafted
Despite their small size, Crafted is experienced in creating digital marketing campaigns for the automotive industry. Their services focus on the link building and technical side of SEO, and are able to supplement campaigns with social media and Youtube advertising. Because of their small size, however, larger automotive companies may find that Crafted lacks the resources necessary to handle more complex campaigns.
- Year Founded: 2004
- Company Size: 1-10
- Headquarters: New York, NY
- Additional Services: Social Media Advertising, Paid Search, Youtube Advertising
| Summary of Online Reviews |
| Customers “appreciate” Crafted’s performance, particularly when it comes to web design., and their services “improve the overall success” of their clients’ businesses. |
LocaliQ
The automotive industry is a major focal point for LocaliQ’s automotive services (formerly ReachLocal). They have worked with auto and motorsports dealerships, parts retailers and repair shops, employing a mix of paid advertising and local SEO marketing to drive online traffic for their clients. As their name implies, they are an ideal fit for companies who want to focus on local search results.
- Year Founded: 2004
- Company Size: 500+
- Headquarters: Woodland Hills, CA
- Additional Services: Social Media Advertising, Paid Search, Youtube Advertising
| Summary of Online Reviews |
| LocaliQ offers a “plethora of features” that set them apart from the competition for local home services businesses. They offer great services and education for “these smaller multifamily managers who aren’t as familiar with marketing strategies.” |
