What Search Berg does

Search Berg is a privately held, full-service digital marketing agency operating as a brand under Active Marketing Solutions Inc., a New Jersey-incorporated holding entity, with its headquarters in Eatontown, NJ and a stated presence serving clients in 38 U.S. cities. Founded in 2009, the firm employs 11-50 people and delivers a broad portfolio of services built around four pillars: search engine optimization (on-page, off-page, technical, local, enterprise, international, eCommerce, white-label, and guaranteed SEO), pay-per-click management across Google, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Amazon, content marketing (guest blogging, email, infographics, video), and web design and development (WordPress, Shopify, eCommerce, B2B/B2C, responsive, landing pages, hosting, maintenance). These are supplemented by social media management, reputation management, software and CRM implementation, tiered video editing packages, and dedicated vertical practices for lawyers, dentists, chiropractors, and contractors.

The firm's core technology layer is light: a proprietary client dashboard tool that provides real-time ranking tracking, content review, audio feedback, and project monitoring, paired with a documented S.W.I.F.T. SEO methodology tailored for law firms. Search Berg holds Google Partner and Microsoft Advertising Partner certifications and maintains top-tier listings on third-party B2B ratings platforms including Clutch, GoodFirms, Sitejabber, UpCity, and The Manifest. The agency claims 40,000+ completed SEO projects, 150,000+ content pieces published, 22,800+ infographics and videos created, 8,000+ websites ranked, 2 million+ client leads generated, and $2 billion in client revenue (dental segment).

Search Berg's business model is predominantly recurring monthly retainers across SEO, PPC, social media, web maintenance, and reputation management, supplemented by transactional video editing packages priced at $99, $299, and $499. Go-to-market is sales-led and inside-sales driven via toll-free phone lines (855-444-4777), live chat, and quote-request web forms, with dedicated project managers assigned to each client and a 30-day ranking guarantee backed by full refund. The company serves a long-tail of SMB and mid-market customers across hundreds of industries with no disclosed large-enterprise anchors, and reports no venture or private equity funding to date.

Name

Search Berg

Legal name

Active Marketing Solutions Inc.

Website

https://searchberg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Search Berg is a privately held U.S. digital marketing agency (operating under Active Marketing Solutions Inc.) providing SEO, PPC, content marketing, web design, social media, and reputation management services to thousands of SMB and mid-market clients across hundreds of industries, with verticalized offerings for legal, dental, chiropractic, and contractor segments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Marketing Services

NAICS

Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services (5418)

SIC

Services-Advertising Agencies (7311)

akta.pro primary industry

Search Engine Marketing (SEM) / Paid Search (PPC) (BPAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

SEO Analytics, Reporting & Attribution (KPIs, Dashboards, Forecasting) (BPAFAJAI)

Keywords

• Search engine optimization
• Digital marketing agency
• Pay-per-click management
• Web design development
• Content marketing services

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. SEO Services: Core recurring revenue stream including on-page/off-page SEO, local SEO, enterprise SEO, international SEO, white-label SEO, and guaranteed SEO services. Billed on monthly or prepaid recurring basis.
2. PPC Management Services: Pay-per-click advertising management including Google Ads, Facebook Advertising, Instagram Marketing, YouTube Advertising, Amazon Marketing. Recurring monthly billing model.
3. Web Design & Development: Website design, development, and maintenance services including WordPress, Shopify, responsive design, landing pages, eCommerce, B2B/B2C websites. Some projects billed recurring monthly.
4. Content Marketing: Content creation services including guest blogging, email marketing, infographic design, video design, and video editing. Video editing packages range from $99 to $499 one-time.
5. Social Media Management: Social media marketing and community management services. Billed on recurring monthly basis.
6. Reputation Management: Business and personal reputation management services including GMB optimization, review strategies, and brand building. Recurring monthly service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Search Berg is an award-winning digital marketing agency that sells recurring SEO, PPC, content marketing, web design/development, social media management, and reputation management services to small and mid-sized businesses. The firm packages these as customized monthly subscriptions with a 30-day ranking guarantee and assigns a dedicated project manager plus a proprietary client dashboard to every account. They also offer white-label SEO for resellers, video editing packages, and industry-specific service lines for lawyers, dentists, chiropractors, and contractors.

Product overview

Search Berg is an award-winning digital marketing agency (a brand of Active Marketing Solutions Inc.) offering a comprehensive suite of digital marketing services. The core portfolio centers on four main service pillars: SEO Services (covering on-page/off-page/technical SEO, local SEO, enterprise SEO, international SEO, eCommerce SEO, white label SEO, and guaranteed SEO), PPC Marketing (including Google Ads management, Facebook/Instagram/YouTube/Amazon advertising), Content Marketing (email marketing, guest blogging, infographic design, video design), and Web Design & Development (application development, WordPress, Shopify, B2B/B2C, ecommerce, responsive design, landing pages). These are supplemented by Social Media Management (community management, influencer marketing), Reputation Management (business and personal), and specialized industry verticals for lawyers, dentists, chiropractors, and contractors. Video Editing Services are offered as a tiered add-on (Basic/Standard/Premium packages). A proprietary Client Dashboard tool provides clients with project management, weekly ranking reports, and real-time monitoring. The agency does not offer a public API or AI-powered product. All services are delivered through a white-hat, Google-compliant approach with a 100% guarantee policy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SEO Services Search engine optimization services including on-page, off-page, and technical SEO, keyword research, link building, SEO audits, competitor analysis, local SEO, and enterprise SEO, delivered as recurring monthly subscriptions with a 30-day ranking guarantee. Target customers are SMBs and enterprises that need higher Google rankings, more organic traffic, and qualified leads.
• PPC Marketing / Paid Marketing Pay-per-click advertising management across Google Ads, Facebook Advertising, Instagram Marketing, YouTube Advertising, and Amazon Marketing, including campaign optimization and ad copy development. Billed on a recurring monthly basis for businesses that want immediate, paid traffic alongside organic SEO.
• Content Marketing Content creation and distribution services including email marketing, guest blogging, infographic design, video design services, and SEO-optimized content marketing for businesses that need engaging, search-friendly content assets.
• Web Design & Development Website design and development services including application development, B2B/B2C web design, eCommerce web design, WordPress design, Shopify design, responsive design, landing page design, website maintenance, and website hosting for businesses that need a marketing-ready web presence.
• Social Media Management Social media platform management and marketing including community management and influencer marketing across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and other platforms for brands seeking an engaged social presence.
• Reputation Management Online reputation management services for businesses and individuals, including business reputation management and personal reputation management to protect and enhance brand image across search results and review platforms.
• Video Editing Services Professional video editing services with tiered pricing (Basic at $99, Standard at $299, Premium at $499) covering personal videos, business videos, corporate events, wedding celebrations, product videos, client testimonials, sales pitch videos, and product review videos for individuals and businesses needing post-production support.
• SEO for Lawyers Specialized SEO services tailored for law firms (personal injury, criminal defense, bankruptcy, family law, immigration, corporate law), including global SEO, local SEO, SEO audit, competitor analysis, keyword research, SEO-friendly web design, legal content marketing, link building, social media management, and Google Business Profile optimization. Delivered through the S.W.I.F.T. methodology with a 30-day ranking guarantee.
• SEO for Dentists Specialized SEO services for dental practices, including website audit, competitor analysis, keyword research, content marketing, videos and infographics, social media management, link building, brand building, analytics setup, and Google Business Profile optimization, aimed at increasing patient acquisition from local search.
• SEO for Chiropractors SEO services tailored for chiropractic practices, featuring content marketing with guest posts, press releases, infographics, videos, and social media posts, aimed at increasing organic traffic, reducing bounce rates, and building white-hat backlinks. Starts from $199 per month with a 30-day ranking guarantee.
• SEO for Contractors SEO services for contractors and construction businesses, including industry-specific keyword research, content creation, link building, social media marketing, brand building, and analytics tracking, with a team that combines contracting expertise and SEO proficiency to convert search traffic into project inquiries.
• White Label SEO Services White-label SEO and white-label PPC services that allow agencies or businesses to resell Search Berg's search marketing offerings under their own brand, enabling partner agencies to scale delivery without building in-house SEO capacity.
• Link Building Services High-DA link building services that create backlinks on authoritative sites to improve website credibility, domain authority, and search engine rankings, available as a standalone service or as part of broader SEO engagements.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40,000+ SEO projects completed successfully
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• GooglecoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial Google Partner with certified advertising expertise. Search Berg manages Google Ads campaigns and optimizes Google Business Profile listings for clients as part of their SEO services.
• Microsoft/BingcoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified Microsoft Advertising partner for Bing Ads. Search Berg manages paid search campaigns across Microsoft/Bing advertising platform for clients.
• WordPresscoreTechnology or IntegrationTop WordPress Developers recognized by Clutch. Specializes in WordPress web design, development, and maintenance services. Offers white-label WordPress development services.
• ShopifycoreTechnology or IntegrationSpecialized Shopify web design and development services. Builds and optimizes eCommerce stores on Shopify platform.
• ClutchcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTop-rated on Clutch platform with multiple awards including Top Small Business SEO Company, Top WordPress Developers, Top Digital Marketing Agency. Clutch provides verified client reviews and ratings.
• GoodFirmsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerTop SEO Services Company recognized by GoodFirms. Platform provides verified reviews and rankings for B2B service providers.
• SitejabbermajorGTM or Marketing PartnerWinner of Customer Choice Award for Best Digital Marketing & SEO 2021 & 2022 on Sitejabber platform. Customer review and ratings platform.
• BarkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertificate of Excellence winner on Bark platform which connects businesses with service providers. Bark generates leads and referrals for digital marketing services.
• UpCityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRecognized as Top Digital Marketing Partner by UpCity platform which helps businesses find qualified service providers.
• The ManifestminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRecognized as Top SEO Company by The Manifest business news platform which provides company rankings and insights.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Victorious: Victorious is an SEO-specialist agency focused exclusively on search engine optimization services for B2B and B2C clients. It competes most directly with Search Berg on the SEO service line and shares the recurring-retainer model.
• HigherVisibility: HigherVisibility is a SEO-focused digital marketing agency repeatedly recognized by Clutch and other B2B platforms. It targets SMB and mid-market clients with SEO, PPC, and web design — directly comparable to Search Berg's core offerings.
• Go Fish Digital: Go Fish Digital is a digital marketing agency offering SEO, reputation management, content marketing, and paid media. Its reputation-management offering in particular overlaps with one of Search Berg's core services.
• Straight North: Straight North is a Chicago-based internet marketing agency offering SEO, PPC, web design, and email marketing to B2B and SMB clients. Its service breadth and target segments are highly comparable to Search Berg.
• SEO Inc. SEO Inc. is a long-standing SEO services agency offering search engine optimization, PPC, and web development. Its SEO-first service focus and SMB/mid-market orientation make it a direct peer to Search Berg.
• Ignite Digital: Ignite Digital is a Canadian digital marketing agency providing SEO, PPC, web design, and social media services. It serves the same SMB/mid-market customer profile as Search Berg with comparable recurring-retainer offerings.
• Coalition Technologies: Coalition Technologies is a full-service SEO and web design agency serving eCommerce and SMB clients. Its SEO-plus-web-design bundling and project-based delivery model closely parallel Search Berg's service stack.
• WebFX: WebFX is a full-service digital marketing agency offering SEO, PPC, web design, content, and social media services primarily to SMB and mid-market clients. It is one of the closest direct competitors to Search Berg in scope, customer profile, and recurring-revenue service model.
• Thrive Internet Marketing Agency: Thrive is an award-winning digital marketing agency providing SEO, PPC, web design, and social media services to SMBs. Its vertical coverage, recurring-retainer model, and Clutch/Sitejabber award profile mirror Search Berg's positioning.

Regional players

• Netpeak Software: Netpeak is an Eastern European digital marketing agency offering SEO, PPC, and web analytics services to SMB and mid-market clients globally. It competes in the same category as Search Berg but primarily serves clients across CEE, CIS, and adjacent regions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/searchberg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/searchberg

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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