Independent editorial research helping businesses find the right digital marketing partners since 2020.
Digital Rankings was founded in 2020 with a simple mission: bring transparency to an industry that desperately needed it. After years of watching businesses struggle to evaluate SEO agencies—often falling victim to exaggerated claims and opaque practices—we decided to create the resource we wished had existed.
Based in Encinitas, California, we understand the unique challenges facing local businesses in competitive markets. Our proximity to San Diego's thriving tech scene gives us unparalleled access to the digital marketing community, while our roots in North County keep us grounded in the needs of small and medium-sized businesses.
Today, our rankings and guides are trusted by thousands of business owners each month who are seeking honest, well-researched evaluations of their marketing options.
"To provide business owners with the unbiased, thoroughly-researched information they need to make confident decisions about their digital marketing investments."
Every ranking involves months of evaluation, client interviews, and verification of claims.
We never accept payment for rankings or allow advertising to influence our recommendations.
Our content is designed to help real businesses make real decisions, not to impress industry insiders.
Digital Rankings maintains complete editorial independence. We do not accept payment for rankings, reviews, or placement. While we may earn affiliate commissions from some links, this compensation never influences our rankings or editorial recommendations. Our methodology is transparent, and our only loyalty is to our readers.
Our editorial team combines decades of experience in digital marketing, journalism, and business consulting. Each team member brings unique expertise that contributes to our thorough evaluation process.
Founder & Editor-in-Chief
Sarah brings 15+ years of digital marketing experience, including leadership roles at two Inc. 5000 agencies. She founded Digital Rankings to bring the same rigorous evaluation standards she applied to client campaigns to the agency selection process itself.
Senior Research Analyst
Michael leads our agency evaluation process, conducting interviews with clients and verifying performance claims. His background in investigative journalism ensures our research meets the highest standards of accuracy and fairness.
Technical SEO Specialist
Jennifer evaluates the technical capabilities of agencies we review, assessing their approach to site architecture, performance optimization, and search algorithm compliance. Her hands-on SEO experience ensures our rankings reflect genuine technical competence.
Local Business Consultant
David specializes in understanding the unique challenges facing local and regional businesses. His experience running his own small business gives him invaluable perspective on what owners actually need from their marketing partners.
Our office is located in the heart of North County San Diego. We're part of the community we serve, and we understand the local business landscape intimately. When we evaluate agencies for their Encinitas expertise, we're speaking from firsthand knowledge.
Have questions about our methodology? Want to suggest an agency for review? We'd love to hear from you. Our editorial team reads every message and responds to inquiries within 2 business days.
Visit our contact page to reach us, or learn more about how we evaluate agencies.