As I mentioned earlier, great CSS design is one of the main pillars of new school SEO or SEO 2.0. Many SEO company sites still look ugly.
What sense does it make to be #1 in Google if your visitors get scared away by the wacky web design?
For years I’ve collected the cases where SEO companies manage to do both: Do SEO/SEM and create a compelling web design for their website. Here are some of the best examples:
Catics, South Africa
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Icrossing, USA/UK
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Zunch, USA/China
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Sumo, Germany
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Red Alkemi, India/Ireland/USA
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Sitevisibility, UK
In case you think that I missed your or another SEO company that has a killer design feel free to add it in the comments. Certainly I did, as I mainly visit SEO companies from the US, UK, Canada or Germany. What about France, Spain, Russia? I am convinced that some great designed SEO company sites lurk there! I am eager to write a follow up on this topic.
Ever since this post wen live in 2007, some of the websites have disappeared, others have changed in such a manner that they are not the “best” anymore or they aren’t SEO companies anymore. While some have just stayed the same while the standards have risen. So I had to remove of all of these sites.
Take note that I am currently preparing a list of more than 100 great SEO website designs. Also this blog includes a SEO directory for companies and other SEO service providers.
You are just looking for great corporate websites? Try this list over at Vandelay Design.
Last updated: August 27th, 2010.
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Thanks for recognizing Fathom SEO’s website!
You forgot an ‘L’ on the poland link. ;)
Kurt: I love the colors of your site, makes me feel kind of enlightened. There is a little bug in Opera 9 though, the form and the headline top right overlap.
Thanks tuf, fixed.
Fantastic sites. One day I hope my seo will make it on this list
Thanks for adding INFATEX into this list!
What about SEOmoz? ;)
Thanks for recognizing Zunch site. We also have our Chinese corporate site in the similar design style at http://www.zunch.cn. Zunch is the only SEO company who has an official Chinese site and significant presence in China.
I think that the SEOMoz design kicks ass and is nicer than all of the above.
SEOmoz is by now very distracting for the eye, basically there are too many colors and contrasts, visual motives and site elements. I get very confused each time I visit the site.
Nonetheless I still recommend the blog:
http://seo2.0.onreact.com/the-only-5-seo-20-blogs-you-need
My Favorite is Patrick Gavin, Inc. USA and of course the German Guys from SUMO ;)
And who offers the best Services?
I notice no pages from Australian SEO’s are there…. do you think we’d make the next list?
I’ve seen a lot nicer SEO sites. Some of those aren’t very nice at all.
So why don’t you just share the URLs with us?
would be interesting to see the criteria you used to judge.
Some of those websites look like blogger templates and one of them is hideous..
- paisley – judge webbys and webawards
then again.. it’s all about PR..
Well, paisley which one?
Criteria were: Clean design, room for the eyes to rest/no cluttering, nice eye friendly colors with enough but not too much contrast, visual appeal (pleasing graphical motif), clear reference to SEO/SEM on the front page, originality/uniqueness, and so on…
I’ve seen lots of Blogger templates and none of them look even slightly like those sites.
If you see any resemblance post the URL.
You made our lead designer’s day! Thanks!
Thank you for appreciating RedAlkemi’s website design. This would egg us on to keep improving further.
RedAlkemi’s website, totally deserve to be here! And m sure rank would be better next time!
What about the UK site http://www.justsearching.co.uk – That’s a nice mix of design and SEO?
Darren: This is a good site with great tools, I used it just yesterday ( http://www.justsearching.co.uk/tools/site-comparison/ ), but the design is not good you have to admit it: No visual motif, no white space, cluttered like hell, very difficult to read (not enough contrast, too many different font colors and sizes). Exactly what annoys me with most SEO sites.
This site probably needs: http://seo2.0.onreact.com/free-website-review
RedAlkemi new design is beer and more attractive than thos when redalkemi was pugmarks and SEOrank
I particularly like the Sumo website.
It’s a great list – please keep it up to date.
Very clean, but I like mine a lot.
In Spain, 8 years in the SEM/SEO market: ADESIS (www.adesis.com). One of the best SEO agencies in Sapin.
It’s a great list – please keep it up to date – thanks for you!
The site i like best is my own site :) but some of these sites have a very good design.
Nice, but usual.
“Most SEO company sites still look very ugly. What sense does it make to be #1 in Google if your visitors get scared away by the wacky web design?”
Click my link for a perfect example of this!
Looks like I have to change my website. I just need to be in next top 15 in your ranking.
Interesting list which never can be complete. Design preferences are personal. But true what about seomoz.org?
i don’t see any original design there.Wtah scool you talk about?
This is good. Designs age good and neat. I strongly believe in following the Web 2.0 standards for the Design. SEO has to follow abiding the SE guidelines. My choice is http://www.semaphore-software.com and I feel the design is so neat and everything is up to the standards.
Very nice, but i think there is more then 15 cool design. ;)
I like that site from Germany – SUMO
Great job, guys.
Thanks for adding Sumo into this list!
Is there no good sites in Switzerland? I can’t beleave.
@ onreact: Do you know all/some of these companies? Or are these just research results…
wow, all sites listed in this article having great design. i go through whole sites and fine something new in design.
this is very attractive and professional design. any one who newbies in web design, must check this pages. great resource
Well…You have done a great research. However the positions in the Google have been changed So I feel, the companies are above in google should be given chance to be listed in here.
All the best and keep up the good work.
Regards – Tina
Couple of really nice designs there, but also some poor ones I think. I really like MerixStudios and iCrossing sites.
Pekka:
Well…Actually…The good serps are based on in-links as well as web site design, strcture etc. The companies are on the top of the list, are specifically those, have registered their domain names years back, they have quality of in-links, and in thousands..Yes. It is true, some designs are not user friendly, but are search engines friendly. This is the case…Search Engines are being so generous to them…
What would you say about http://www.luqman-technologies.com/ web design?
That is an interesting site, if only I could read German. I myself am more attracted to the websites that have graphics that are related to the content, such as binoculars for searching.
There seems, there had been a great research for finding the TOP SEO Companies, and bringing them in here, with the good user and SEO (Search Engines Friendly Website Designs), and with Good Google Page Rank, Technorati, Alexa ranks etc. However I feel, most of the companies, with the websites ABOVE in this specific category “SEO Companies” that rank well, with the good websites, are changed. Therefore, I feel, as many of the new SEO Companies have reached, Google Top Positions for Very competetive keywords, with the good Link Backs (In Links), and with the Good Page Rank (PR), and great Eye Catching Website Designs, should be given chance in here in SEO On ReAct.
Giving them chance might bring more quality works, and by giving them aim, will let them work hard more with full of their being, so they may stay on the page for longer time.
Thank you for the post, and I hope If this request comes on merit, will be considered.
Thank you – Ayesha
Thanks! This list will help me when I’m choosing an SEO company. When I search Google I get a lot of results, so thanks to hand picking the best of the bunch.
Hey Ayisha,
I didn’t look for PageRank and such, it was more a choice based on web deseign and usability. I collected almost 50 other great SEO company sites standing out due to their appearance. I considered yours but it’s not good enough.
Tim: You’re welcome and yes, I noticed myself that when you look for “SEO company” in Google you seldom find a list like this so I made one myself :-)
Hello onreact:
Thank you for the explanations. When you say the websites are being considered, with the great website designs, and usability I totally agree and they for sure should be given chance. Well, anyway, I did not particepated in the discuession to get our SEO Company website listed, and for sure, currently, we are still building and I believe, when its online in next couple of days, We would automatically match the characterstics, that needs. I would surely let you know, when its totally uploaded, so you might like to have a look at and consider, if its worthwhile.
Thank you very much for sparing your time.
all the best
Ayesha
I suggest Seomoz.com website. I always visits the website & to learn more in SEO & Web design.
Great list! I see you’ve done your research well. I love the “Ultimate Presence, UK” website design the most. I guess these guys in your list have pioneered their web approach. They know exactly what works and what doesn’t.
Thank you for taking the time to compile this post.
Spannerworks and iCrossing are my favorite designs. Some of them are pretty mediocre though like the fathom seo site.
i think the most popular SEO Service provider compnay is VIPSha Inc. They have enough team for that and good knowledgeable team. i preferred it most.
Thanks
Really nice websites. hmm i think that more sites should look like this.
Your Befreiphone Reloaded
WOW nice wesbsites. Thanks for the list
Waht is about my website? Why does it not have a place in the list? :)
Very good list which will be a great help to visitors thank you!
We are a german SEO company. I would be glad to heard from you what you think about our design. Pastel and light colours are very fashion in Germany a the moment.
It’s nice, if the web site design is attractive but thinking about “You go first” – SEO Company Sites should primarily be visible thanks to the SEO work
Really inspiring themes you’re presenting in your article. Thanks for sharing this view of best seo company sites with us.
I agree, many SEO companies do have ugly sites, not to mention the unintentionally funny content. No wonder the clients have no clue what the service is all about. Nice examples you have here, SEO sites don’t have to be boring.
You will also like this site http://www.promotefirst.com
I really respect the idea to bring all the top seo companies in here and let users find the leading seo firms, most trusted at the moment.
By the way, what do you say about my website? Do you like the design and going to display it here in the good websites list?
Or, If you think there needs some modifications, please do let me know and I will soon do it, so I am displayed here as well :)
Thanks
Huma
Nice design, clear and simple. First time to see kinda roles on posting comments. But i like it. Best wishes for you.
Ref. June 16, 2008 at 11:15 am
Hi, Onreact,
This is Ayesha writing with the ref. above. You might like to see this small but clean web and if find useful, you might like to add in the list.
Thanks and hope you are well, with the still neat and clean white hat :)
cheers
Ayesha
Very interesting interfaces, it was a pleasure, nice designs, clear and simple.
I like it.
Very interesting list which will be a great help to visitors. Thank you!
really nice design, great work
Nice designs
Pieter Tanuri
Yeah very “pretty” sites – shame about no proof or live results. But they do waffle quite a lot.
Could you PLEASE make a list of the very best SEO webdesigners in the world.
Even if their site is ugly. Even if they rank poorly themselves. But have achieved incredible long-standing results for their clients.
Don’t include me though. I would hate to attract the wrong types.
We are a new start up .com company and looking for the right SEO company.
No easy task. We recently got screwed over by the web design company “ForeScene Web Solutions”. Eight weeks in the first mock up stage. Never hire this company for anything. What an absolute nightmare. They are the worst of the worst.
So, we don’t want to make another big mistake with SEO.
Your thoughts?
Nice Design from nice firms.
Very nice Designs . I am going to create my Design to be on the list , one time .. :)
Think you forgot these guys. Mooty Web Design are great at SEO and Design.
SumO the german SEO is one of the most beautiful websites.
Being the owner or a design firm, I can see that we can certainly better out skills.
These websites are absolutely gorgeous.
I really think you forgot about seomoz.org they have an excellent site.
merixstudio has an awesome new website.
Perhaps it’s time for a new analysis? There are many other nice site of SEO agencies that are worth of being publicated.
And why our website is not in the list? :). A SEO Company with great website design, website development and search engine optimization and search marketing team, ethical seo services all times….
try seop.com
Hi,
Why you have not share the URLs with us?
These are some great designs, I”m going to have to work on my CSS skills so that I can match them in quality!!
I really like the itronics Site-design
Nice designs, I like especially SUMO.
Really nice SEO Webdesigns I Like
You will also like this site It is also a best SEO Company http://www.topseotarget.com
I have to agree that SEOP is more attractive then many of these sites. I guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder though.
I really enjoyed Sumos design and site visibility is great too – I think i am swaying towards the characters onpage.
Thanks for the post, was a fun 5 mins that!
iDCx
Yes, nice SEO-Story.
Clean design, room for the eyes to rest/no cluttering, nice eye friendly colors with enough but not too much contrast, visual appeal (pleasing graphical motif), clear reference to SEO/SEM on the front page, originality/uniqueness, and so on…
Best Regards
Theodor Hoffmann
I think you forgot this site. Aspedia providing the very best website design and SEO.
I had never given much thought to the design elements of a website devoted to SEO. It is usually the copy or typographic elements that grabs my eye.
Sumo has a great website but there are some seo-companies around that have a great webdesign, too like seonauten. I am not from this company so I can say so…
The best list of seo company found in website design worldwide.
Another great SEO company in Florida w/ a great design: Ricketts Web Design (http://rickettswebdesign.com)
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