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Best Marketing Agencies in Leeds (2026)
10 Leeds marketing agencies compared on results, reviews and pricing, picked from 15 agencies in our directory; 6 are headquartered in Leeds and the rest serve it remotely.
- Agencies reviewed
- 15
- Median minimum
- $5,000/mo
- Offer AI search
- 67%
- Based locally
- 6 of 15
On this page
- Quick answer
- Key takeaways
- Comparison table
- The 10 best marketing agencies in Leeds
- Best Leeds marketing agency by need
- How much marketing agencies in Leeds cost
- How we ranked them
- How to choose a Leeds marketing agency
- Agency vs freelancer vs in-house
- What a Leeds marketing agency does
- FAQ
- More agencies
- Related rankings
Which Leeds marketing agency is best?
The best marketing agencies in Leeds in 2026 include ICS-digital for multilingual SEO and digital PR, SALT.agency for technical SEO, Modo25 for retail performance marketing, 21 Degrees Digital for published-price SEO, paid media and video, and connective3 for integrated search. Six of the 15 agencies we track are headquartered in Leeds. The median minimum is $5,000 a month.
Key takeaways
- The median minimum for a Leeds marketing agency is $5,000 a month, with 56% of the agencies we track in the $1,000 to $5,000 mid-market tier.
- Six of the 15 agencies are headquartered in Leeds, including Horsforth-based SALT.agency and Holbeck-based 21 Degrees Digital. The other nine are UK agencies serving Leeds clients remotely, flagged in each pick.
- Leeds suits specialists: ICS-digital works in roughly 100 languages and leans towards iGaming and finance, while SALT.agency focuses on technical SEO for complex sites.
- 67% of the agencies we track offer AI search work (AEO or GEO). Ask for examples of what they changed and how they measured citations.
- Check the review trail. Modo25's Clutch reviews are all from 2020, and connective3 has a single Clutch review rated 2.0, so ask for current references.
Best marketing agencies in Leeds compared
| # | Agency | Best for | Min. budget | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ICS-digital | Overall for multilingual SEO and PR | $5,000 | ★4.8 (11) |
| 2 | SALT.agency | Technical SEO on complex sites | $10,000 | — |
| 3 | Modo25 | Retail and ecommerce performance | $5,000 | ★5.0 (5) |
| 4 | 21 Degrees Digital | Published prices and local brands | Not published | — |
| 5 | connective3 | Integrated SEO, PR and paid | $5,000 | ★2.0 (1) |
| 6 | Green Gecko Digital | Small local businesses on a budget | $1,000 | ★4.9 (4) |
| 7 | Digital Next | Remote option for SEO and PPC | Not published | ★4.8 (76) |
| 8 | Passion Digital | Remote option for B2B search | $5,000 | ★4.7 (33) |
| 9 | Candidsky | Remote option for lead generation | Not published | ★5.0 (25) |
| 10 | Bright Sprout | Remote option for published fees | $1,000 | ★5.0 (28) |
Ratings are public Clutch, G2 or Google averages with review counts in brackets. Minimums are monthly unless stated.
The 10 best marketing agencies in Leeds in 2026
Each agency below leads a specific category. Start with the one that matches your situation rather than reading top to bottom.
#1Best overall for multilingual SEO and PR
ICS-digital
Leeds agency running multilingual SEO, content and digital PR across 100 languages
ICS-digital is a Leeds agency with around 90 local staff plus a network of 300+ international writers and editors, working in roughly 100 languages. It holds a 4.8 rating from 11 Clutch reviews, the latest from August 2026, and names IG, bet365, Betfair, Deliveroo and the NHS as clients. Its IG case study reports 259% year-on-year traffic growth across 16 markets.
Notable clients
- IG
- bet365
- Betfair
- Deliveroo
- NHS
- Skilling
Watch out
Its portfolio leans heavily towards iGaming and finance, and it is owned by Spotlight Sports Group, which may matter to gambling competitors.
#2Best for technical SEO on complex sites
SALT.agency
Independent technical SEO specialists in Horsforth, Leeds, built for complex sites
SALT.agency is an independent technical SEO specialist based in Horsforth, Leeds, working since 2014 on JavaScript, headless builds and log-file analysis. It received the Queen's Award for Enterprise in International Trade in 2022, and reported clients include Cloudflare, GitLab, TCGPlayer and Reformation. It also has experience with Salesforce Commerce and SAP Commerce, and Clutch lists a $10,000 minimum.
Notable clients
- Cloudflare
- GitLab
- TCGPlayer
- Reformation
- Bikmo
Watch out
It has no public Clutch or Google rating, most published case studies are several years old and it is not the pick for paid media.
#3Best for retail and ecommerce performance
Modo25
Data-led Leeds agency pairing SEO and paid media with its own AI forecasting tool
Modo25 is a data-led Leeds agency pairing SEO and paid media with its own ASK BOSCO forecasting and budget planning platform. It is a Google Premier Partner renewed for 2025, and founder John Readman previously grew Summit Media and Search Laboratory. Retail clients include Cult Beauty, Castore, Pavers and The Fragrance Shop, and it offers an in-housing service that includes recruiting marketing staff.
Notable clients
- Cult Beauty
- Castore
- Pavers
- The Fragrance Shop
- Sigma Sports
- Jones Bootmaker
Watch out
Its Clutch reviews are all from 2020, reviewers describe it as premium-priced, and office address and team size are not published.
#4Best for published prices and local brands
21 Degrees Digital
Holbeck-based Leeds agency mixing SEO, paid media and video on day-rate plans
21 Degrees Digital is a Holbeck-based Leeds agency mixing SEO, paid media and in-house video and drone production. It publishes plans at about £1,600 and £3,200 a month, and its Monty Miracle case study reports £1.52M peak-season revenue, up 374% year on year. Local clients include Leeds United, Leeds Rhinos, Leeds City Council and Rudding Park, and it is a Google and HubSpot Partner.
Notable clients
- Leeds United
- Leeds Rhinos
- Leeds City Council
- Rudding Park
- Carers UK
- Bud Financial
Watch out
No Clutch or Google rating was found, the business moved into a new entity in 2024, and showcase results lean towards paid social.
#5Best for integrated SEO, PR and paid
connective3
Leeds performance agency from the ex-Branded3 team, joining SEO, PR and paid media
connective3 is a Leeds performance agency formed by the team that built and sold Branded3, with offices in Leeds, Manchester and London. It moves budget between SEO, PR and paid media based on performance, won Large Paid Media Agency of the Year at the 2025 UK Paid Media Awards and took growth investment from Foresight Group in 2026. Clients include Ocado, Wren Kitchens, Avon and Compare the Market.
Notable clients
- Ocado
- Wren Kitchens
- Avon
- Compare the Market
- SumUp
- thortful
Watch out
It has one Clutch review, rated 2.0, lists $300+/hr rates and publishes case studies that lean on PR metrics rather than pure SEO results.
#6Best for small local businesses on a budget
Green Gecko Digital
Small Leeds SEO and Webflow studio for professional services and local SMEs
Green Gecko Digital is a small Leeds SEO and Webflow studio for professional services and local SMEs, with published SEO prices from £500 a month. It treats website build and SEO as one programme, holds a 4.9 Clutch rating from four verified reviews, and its 2026 case studies include organic sales growth for Acorn Auto Parts. Sectors include legal, accountancy, dental and property.
Notable clients
- Acorn Auto Parts
- Lindley Doors
- Lemon Lettings & Sales
- Leon & Company
- Lazenby's Financial Services
- EcoVibe
Watch out
The team is very small (2-9 staff), case studies lack hard figures, and the latest Clutch review dates from 2021.
#7Best remote option for SEO and PPC
Digital Next
Founder-led Manchester SEO and PPC agency with a Melbourne office and AI visibility platform
Digital Next is a founder-led Manchester agency that serves Leeds clients remotely. It holds a 4.8 Google rating from 76 reviews (via Sortlist) and Google Premier Partner status since 2023, and covers SEO, PPC and development in-house. Clients include Qantas, NordVPN and Decathlon, and it has built its own AI visibility platform. Its clients span ecommerce, travel, legal and manufacturing.
Notable clients
- Qantas
- NordVPN
- Decathlon
- Hörmann
- Essilor
- Perfume Direct
Watch out
It is based in Manchester, and its homepage case studies show services but no published performance metrics.
#8Best remote option for B2B search
Passion Digital
Holborn search-led agency splitting work evenly between SEO and PPC for growth brands
Passion Digital is a London agency that serves Leeds clients remotely. It splits work evenly between SEO and PPC, with a dedicated Head of Paid Media and Head of Organic Search, and holds 33 Clutch reviews averaging 4.7. It won at the UK Paid Media Awards 2024 and UK Search Awards in 2022 and 2023, with Knight Frank, Mazda and Shoosmiths among clients.
Notable clients
- Knight Frank
- OneTrust
- Mazda
- The Arch Company
- The Pink Stuff
- Octopus Investments
Watch out
It is based in London, and at around 30 people some reviewers found onboarding slow.
#9Best remote option for lead generation
Candidsky
Commercially focused Manchester SEO and paid media agency with a Sydney office
Candidsky is a Manchester SEO and paid media agency, with a Sydney office, that serves Leeds clients remotely. It holds a 5.0 Google rating from 25 reviews (via Sortlist) and ties case studies to outcomes, such as cutting cost per lead from £25 to £1.20 for Peninsula Business Services (agency-reported). Other clients include Royal Mail, Citation Group and Yamaha Music Group.
Notable clients
- Royal Mail
- Citation Group
- Peninsula Business Services
- Yamaha Music Group
- PGL
- iHASCO
Watch out
It is based in Manchester, and team size, founders and pricing are not published.
#10Best remote option for published fees
Bright Sprout
Director-led Bristol agency running SEO, PPC and social on published monthly fees
Bright Sprout is a director-led Bristol agency serving Leeds clients remotely, running SEO, PPC and social on published monthly fees with a $1,000 minimum. It holds a 5.0 rating from 28 reviews, reports 303% more leads at 60% lower costs for Avon Cobblestone, and says 73% of clients have stayed three years or more. Directors handle the PPC, SEO and technical work themselves.
Notable clients
- Avon Cobblestone
- Henry Schein
- ELM Legal Services
- Chiropractic Care Clinics
- CR Windows
- Trident Fire Compliance
Watch out
It is based in Bristol, several listed awards come from paid-entry programmes and the core team is very small.
Best Leeds marketing agency by need
Multilingual SEO and digital PRICS-digital
Technical SEO for complex sitesSALT.agency
Retail and ecommerce performanceModo25
Published pricing and video21 Degrees Digital
Integrated SEO, PR and paidconnective3
Small local businessesGreen Gecko Digital
Remote search and PPCDigital Next
Lead generationCandidsky
How much does a Leeds marketing agency cost in 2026?
Leeds agencies cluster in the middle of the market. These figures come from the published minimums of the 15 agencies in our directory, with 9 listing a US dollar minimum, so they come from a small sample.
| Tier | Monthly minimum | Share of agencies | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | Under $1,000/mo | 33% | Small local firms and packaged SEO plans, such as Green Gecko Digital's published entry prices. |
| Mid-market | $1,000 to $5,000/mo | 56% | Growing businesses wanting SEO, paid media or content on a monthly retainer. |
| Premium | Over $5,000/mo | 11% | Enterprise and specialist programmes, such as SALT.agency's $10,000 Clutch minimum. |
Source: published minimum budgets of marketing agencies in Leeds in the MakeSuccessOnline directory, October 2026.
Median minimum budget by region
How we chose the best marketing agencies in Leeds
We started with the 15 agencies in the MakeSuccessOnline directory that are based in Leeds or take Leeds clients remotely, and scored each on six criteria. Profiles were researched from each agency's own site plus independent sources such as Clutch, Sortlist, trade press and award listings.
- Specialisation and depthHow clearly the agency is strong in a channel or sector, and how much of its work that represents.25%
- Proven results and clientsNamed clients and published results we could attribute to a source, separating agency claims from verified figures.25%
- Reviews and reputationRating and review volume on Clutch, Google or Sortlist, and how recent the reviews are.15%
- Pricing transparency and valueWhether minimums or plan prices are published and how they compare with the scope offered.15%
- Leeds presenceWhether the team is based in Leeds, and how clearly remote agencies explain how they serve the city.10%
- AI search readinessReal AEO and GEO capability, shown through tools or published work.10%
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How to choose a Leeds marketing agency
- Decide how much Leeds mattersSix agencies here are headquartered in Leeds. If you want regular workshops, choose a local team; otherwise a remote UK agency shares your time zone.
- Match specialism to your sectorICS-digital leans iGaming and finance, Modo25 retail, and Green Gecko Digital local professional services. Pick the one whose clients resemble yours.
- Read reviews with datesSeveral Leeds agencies have older or thin review bases. Ask for a reference from the last twelve months.
- Compare published pricing21 Degrees Digital and Green Gecko Digital publish plans. Use them as benchmarks when other agencies decline to quote.
- Check capacityTeams range from two to nine people to about 90 staff. Confirm who works on your account each week.
- Agree measures up frontAgree the baseline and metrics, such as leads, revenue or qualified traffic, before the first invoice.
Questions to ask
- Which clients in our sector have you worked with, and what changed?
- Is our team based in Leeds, and who will we meet regularly?
- Can we see published pricing or a written scope before a call?
- How do you measure results beyond rankings?
- What do you change for AI search, and how do you track it?
- How long is the minimum term, and what is the notice period?
Red flags
- Case studies without a named client or timeframe.
- Very thin review history with no current references.
- Portfolio concentrated in one sector but pitched as a specialist in yours.
- Rates far above peers with no explanation of scope.
- Reluctance to say where the account team sits.
Leeds marketing agency vs freelancer vs in-house
| Leeds agency | Freelancer | In-house team | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical cost | $1,000 to $10,000+/mo | Lower; usually hourly or project-based | Salary plus tools and training |
| Skills covered | Strategy, channels and reporting | Usually one or two skills | Depends on hires; often generalist |
| Speed to start | 2 to 4 weeks | Days | 1 to 3 months to hire |
| Best for | Multi-channel work and in-person meetings | Defined projects and small budgets | Constant daily demand |
| Main risk | Junior staff on your account | Capacity and continuity | Single point of failure |
What does a Leeds marketing agency do?
A Leeds marketing agency is a company based in Leeds that plans and runs marketing for other businesses. Typical work includes SEO, paid search and social, digital PR, content, video and reporting. Leeds agencies often serve Yorkshire firms alongside national and international clients, and many now add AI search optimisation, which aims to get a brand cited in AI Overviews, ChatGPT and Perplexity answers.
Leeds marketing agency FAQ
What is the best marketing agency in Leeds?
There is no single best Leeds marketing agency for every business. ICS-digital is our top pick for multilingual SEO and digital PR, SALT.agency for technical SEO, Modo25 for retail performance and 21 Degrees Digital for published pricing. Your sector, budget and main channel decide the right fit.
How much does a Leeds marketing agency cost?
The median minimum across the Leeds agencies we track is $5,000 a month, with 56% in the $1,000 to $5,000 tier and 33% below $1,000. Only 11% sit above $5,000. 21 Degrees Digital publishes plans at about £1,600 and £3,200 a month, and Green Gecko Digital starts SEO from £500.
How long does a Leeds marketing agency take to show results?
Paid media can show results within weeks, while SEO usually takes six to twelve months to compound. Expect the first month to cover audits, tracking and set-up. Ask each agency for a timeline by channel and agree the metrics you will review at 30, 90 and 180 days.
How do I choose a marketing agency in Leeds?
Start with the outcome you need, then shortlist agencies whose clients look like you. Check the date and volume of reviews, ask for a current reference, and meet the people who will run the account. Get scope, pricing and minimum term in writing before you commit.
Should I hire a Leeds agency or a remote one?
Hire locally if you want in-person workshops and Yorkshire market knowledge. Otherwise pick on track record, since UK agencies share your time zone. Six of the 15 agencies we track are headquartered in Leeds. Digital Next, Passion Digital, Candidsky and Bright Sprout are based elsewhere and serve Leeds remotely.
Which Leeds agency is best for technical SEO?
SALT.agency is the clearest technical SEO specialist in Leeds, working since 2014 on JavaScript, headless builds and log-file analysis, with clients including Cloudflare and GitLab. Its Clutch minimum is $10,000, and most published case studies are several years old, so ask for recent examples on a site like yours.
Is there a Leeds agency for multilingual or international SEO?
ICS-digital is the standout, with around 90 Leeds staff and 300+ international writers and editors covering roughly 100 languages. Its IG case study reports 259% year-on-year traffic growth across 16 markets. Its work leans towards iGaming and finance, so ask for proof in your own sector.
Do Leeds agencies offer AI search optimisation?
67% of the agencies we track offer AI search work, often called AEO or GEO. Digital Next has an AI visibility platform, SALT.agency lists AEO and Modo25 lists AI services. Ask any agency how it measures citations in AI answers and what it would change on your site.
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About the reviewer
Editor & Reviewer, MakeSuccessOnline
William Harrison is an editor and reviewer at MakeSuccessOnline. Before a ranking goes live, he checks every claim on the page against each agency's own site, its published case studies and independent reviews on Clutch and G2, and cuts anything he can't verify. He also keeps rankings current, rechecking pricing, team details and client lists as agencies change.