Top UK Marketing Agencies for Startups

NUOPTIMA – yes, that’s us! You’ve found this page because we’re so good at digital marketing we’re able to promote ourselves.

A bit about us

We’re an honest growth agency, and our goal is to drive qualified traffic and profit for your business.
We don’t work with everyone. In fact, we actively refuse 50% of all businesses that try to work with us. That’s purely based on if we think we can make your campaign a success. We only grow as an agency if we can get you results and you refer us to your friends and family.
Before you choose a marketing agency, reach out to our team. We’ll objectively tell you what we think, and if it’s good, we’ll propose a fair price alongside a set of growth expectations and KPIs.
Once you start to work with us, you’ll be in regular contact with our team. You’ll be provided with extensive data tracking and will see us on regular calls.

Our SEO capabilities

• We’ve worked on over 200+ projects.
• We employ a team of over 40 marketing specialists.
• We’re a full-stack agency, meaning we work on SEO, PPC, CRO, Ads, Social Media Content, Brand Building, and more.
• Costs start from $1,000 per month, depending on your requirements.
• We’ve worked with local service providers all the way to public companies.
• We’ve worked across B2C and B2B, having driven brands to 7 figures in sales, and exceeded B2B SQL quotas.

Next steps

• Firstly, you should visit our specific services pages in the header menu.
• Then, you should read through some case studies here.
• And when you’re ready, send us a message or book a call here.

Contact Us

• Headquarters: London, UK
• Founded: 2020
• Specialisation: Full-Stack SEO Agency

Founded in 2012 by two childhood friends, One Base Media is a Basildon-based digital marketing agency that specialises in web design, search engine optimization (SEO), pay-per-click (PPC) advertising, and social media management. With a focus on transparency and accountability, One Base Media takes a tailored approach to each client, working closely with them to understand their specific needs and deliver solutions that drive business growth. The agency has won multiple awards, including the Essex Digital Awards in 2018, and has been featured in various publications. One Base Media is also a member of the Basildon Enterprise Agency, a non-profit organisation that supports local businesses.

• Headquarters: Basildon, UK
• Founded: 2012
• Specialisation: Web Design, SEO, PPC Advertising, Social Media Management

NOVOS is a London-based digital marketing agency that takes a collaborative approach, working closely with each client to deliver customised solutions that drive results. Despite being a relatively new player in the digital marketing industry, NOVOS has already made a name for itself by taking a sustainability-focused approach and utilising green energy in its office. The agency has worked with over 50 startups in their first year of operation across various industries, including technology, finance, and healthcare. NOVOS takes a creative and innovative approach to their work, as evidenced by their name, which is derived from the Latin word “novus” meaning new or innovative.

• Headquarters Location: London, UK
• Founded: 2019
• Specialisation: Web Design, SEO, Social Media Management, Email Marketing

Bloom is a Colchester-based digital marketing agency that has been providing customised digital marketing solutions to startups in the UK since 2006. The agency was founded by a team of experienced digital marketers who worked together at a previous agency before deciding to start their own business. Bloom won multiple awards, including the UK Digital Experience Awards in 2019 and the Essex Digital Awards in 2017 and 2018. The agency is a certified Google Partner and has specialists in web design, SEO, social media management, and PPC advertising, ensuring that clients receive comprehensive and effective digital marketing services. Bloom is also committed to giving back to the community and has worked with local charities and non-profit organisations to help them improve their digital presence and reach more people.

• Specialisation: Web Design, SEO, Social Media Management, PPC Advertising
• Headquarters Location: Colchester, UK
• Year Founded: 2006

The Fifth Mark is a dynamic digital marketing agency based in Chelmsford, UK, that has been providing innovative solutions to startups since 2014. Their innovative network approach delivers the blended benefits of both startup marketing consultants and digital marketing agencies for startups with a flexible and cost-effective operating model. The agency empowers startups with a deep understanding of digital marketing strategies that can take their growth to the next level, providing the flexible resources and marketing expertise they need to activate them. As a certified Google Partner, the agency has won numerous awards, including the Essex Digital Awards and the UK Agency Awards, making them a trusted and reliable choice for startups seeking innovative digital marketing solutions.

• Headquarters: Chelmsford, UK
• Founded: 2014
• Specialisation: Web Design, SEO, PPC Advertising, Social Media Management, Content Marketing

The Good Marketer is a digital marketing agency that was founded in 2017 with the belief that small businesses can achieve big things with the right marketing strategy and support. Unlike other agencies that prioritise big corporations, The Good Marketer is dedicated to working with small businesses, providing them with a dedicated extension of their team that holds their hand every step of the way. By getting to know their clients’ businesses, audiences, and values, The Good Marketer helps small businesses succeed in the digital world with smart decisions backed by expert insights. The agency is committed to providing its clients with consistent communication and a transparent approach that avoids confusing industry jargon. With a mission to support small businesses, The Good Marketer helps their clients achieve their goals and generate real results.

• Headquarters: London, UK
• Founded: 2017
• Specialisation: SEO, PPC Advertising, Social Media Management, Content Marketing, Email Marketing

Impression is a multi-award-winning digital marketing agency founded in 2012 by two aspiring digital marketers, Tom and Aaron. The agency was born out of their frustration with the lack of agency partners who could truly integrate into their marketing team and meet their ambitious growth targets. Today, Impression is a multi-disciplined team working with a range of national and global brands, with offices in Nottingham and London. With a forever curious mindset, Impression loves to challenge expectations and seek out new opportunities. The agency is committed to being a trusted partner for their clients, delivering measurable results and exploring ways to help their clients’ businesses grow. Impression’s data-driven approach and best-practice digital marketing techniques help ambitious brands push boundaries and drive impact, unlocking their business’ growth potential.

• Headquarters: Nottingham, UK
• Founded: 2012
• Specialisation: SEO, PPC Advertising, Social Media Management, Content Marketing, Web Design

KOTA is a creative web design agency based in London that specialises in crafting beautiful and original websites for brands that refuse to blend in. The agency understands the importance of making a great first impression, recognizing that a website is an opportunity to wow your audience. KOTA believes that brands win new fans when they’re brave enough to go beyond their creative comfort zone. The agency’s team of talented creatives live and breathe great design, drawing inspiration from the wider creative world of music, film, and the arts. By soaking up the culture, sharing new ideas, and staying on the pulse of the latest trends, KOTA develops brands, designs websites, and delivers campaigns that break the mould and fight back against boredom. Whether working on a one-off project or a long-term partnership, KOTA’s team of artists and coders work collaboratively to deliver campaigns that leave a lasting impression.

• Headquarters: London, UK
• Founded: 2013
• Specialisation: Web Design, Branding, Marketing Strategy

Croud is a global, full-service digital marketing partner that connects data, technology, and creativity to drive business performance and long-term growth for ambitious brands. Their unique model provides a more in-depth understanding of clients’ businesses, allowing them to deliver transformative results for some of the world’s leading brands. With a passion for doing a brilliant job for their clients, Croud obsesses over pushing boundaries through technological advancement or innovative business solutions. They put accountability, transparency, and meaningful results at the centre of everything they do, acting as a partner rather than a supplier to their clients. Croud’s ‘Croud Control’ platform harnesses a global network of 2,500+ digital experts, providing clients with holding company scale with the precision of a specialist.

• Headquarters: London, UK
• Founded: 2011
• Specialisation: Digital Marketing, Data Analytics, Performance Marketing

Limelight Digital, formerly known as Studio-40, is a leading digital marketing agency specialising in search engine optimization (SEO), pay-per-click advertising (PPC), and social media advertising and management. With a team of highly skilled digital marketing professionals, Limelight Digital understands that no two businesses are the same and aims to provide customised solutions to help businesses reach their full potential. The agency’s mission is to help growth-driven startups increase visibility, drive more traffic, and improve commercial success by staying ahead of the competition in terms of digital marketing strategy.

• Headquarters: London, UK
• Founded: 2009
• Specialisation: Search engine optimization (SEO), pay-per-click advertising (PPC), and social media advertising and management

CEEK is a digital marketing and social media consultancy based in London. They use a unique marketing methodology to ensure businesses are visible to their target customers online and via social media. Their team of marketing consultants partner with brands to tell their story online and amplify their message through various marketing channels, including SEO, influencer marketing, content creation, and paid targeting campaigns. CEEK provides a fully customizable outsourced marketing solution tailored to clients of all sizes, from start-ups to national and international enterprises. They also offer board-level strategy and advice, research, and competitor analysis, in addition to a full suite of available outsourced digital marketing services.

• Headquarters: London, UK
• Founded: 2016
• Specialisation: Digital marketing, social media consultancy, outsourced marketing services

Digital Uncut is a London-based data-driven marketing agency that specialises in advanced data engineering and reporting to help startups maximise their marketing budgets and scale their businesses. They are passionate about data and marketing and have mastered the art of crunching numbers, testing ideas, and making steady tweaks to campaigns, resulting in continuous improvement in their clients’ marketing performance over time. The agency understands that working with data can be challenging and time-consuming, which is why they offer their expertise to help clients achieve their business goals. Their commitment to delivering measurable results has earned them a reputation as a trusted partner for businesses looking to succeed in the highly competitive world of marketing. Whether it’s optimising digital campaigns, identifying new target audiences, or developing custom marketing strategies, Digital Uncut is committed to helping clients get the best possible results.

• Headquarters: London
• Founded: 2016
• Specialisation: Data-driven marketing and advanced data engineering and reporting.

KEXINO is a digital marketing agency that specialises in helping startup businesses to develop creative marketing strategies. Founded in 2008, KEXINO offers a range of marketing services to small businesses and funded startups. Their team is made up of creative professionals in marketing, branding, design, web development, video production, communications, and business development. What sets KEXINO apart is their focus on partnering with clients, rather than just working for them. With their headquarters in North-Eastern France, and 19 associates located across nine countries, KEXINO is well-positioned to serve clients in North America, Europe, and Australia.

• Headquarters location: North-Eastern France
• Founded: 2008
• Specialisation: Small business marketing, branding, design, web development, video production, communications, and business development

Boss Digital is a digital marketing agency that prides itself on being exceptional at the services they offer. They understand the importance of delivering on their promises every day, all year long. Alongside their work, they prioritise creating an environment where employees are happy and supported. They offer hybrid working and uncapped holidays, and their values guide everything they do. Boss Digital places a significant emphasis on psychological safety, which allows everyone to be comfortable in taking risks, being themselves, and challenging each other. The agency is dedicated to making a difference, which is why they have partnered with The Turing Trust, a charity that refurbishes IT equipment and provides educational software to rural African communities. Boss Digital lends its marketing expertise to The Turing Trust to help make a difference in the world.

• Headquarters location: Colchester, Essex
• Founded: 2019
• Specialisation: Digital marketing services

DCI Digital is a digital marketing agency that has over 8 years of experience in transforming businesses through beautiful websites and effective online marketing strategies. Whether you’re just starting out or want to enhance your online presence, DCI Digital is here to help. The agency is dedicated to delivering results, and their expertise lies in helping businesses build a successful online presence that drives phone calls and generates revenue. Their services include website design, SEO, PPC, social media marketing, and email marketing. With a team of experienced professionals, DCI Digital is committed to providing tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of each client.

• Headquarters location: Southend-on-Sea, Essex
• Founded: 2013
• Specialisation: Website design, SEO, PPC, social media marketing, email marketing