Found vs Targeted SEO
Side-by-side comparison of two UK SEO and AI search agencies on price, contract length, AI platform coverage, sector specialism, and verdict.
Found (from £4,000/month, 6-month minimum, 4 AI platforms covered) is best for mid-market and enterprise brands wanting full-service seo + ai search under one roof. Targeted SEO (from £1,500/month, 3-month minimum, 2 AI platforms covered) is best for uk smes and local service businesses wanting affordable seo + ai. Pick Found if you prioritise retail or b2b; pick Targeted SEO if you prioritise local services or ecommerce.
Side-by-side
| Criterion | Found | Targeted SEO |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | London, UK | Manchester, UK |
| Founded | 2005 | 2015 |
| Team size | 100+ | 10-20 |
| Starting price | £4,000/mo | £1,500/mo · cheaper |
| Pricing band | Mid-market to enterprise | SME |
| Minimum contract | 6 months | 3 months · shorter |
| Services | AI SEO, GEO, AEO, PPC, Digital PR, Content | SEO, AI SEO, Local SEO |
| Sector focus | Retail, B2B, Travel, Finance · broader | Local services, Ecommerce, B2B |
| AI platforms covered | ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, AI Overviews (4) · wider | ChatGPT, AI Overviews (2) |
| Proprietary tool | Everysearch / Luminr | — |
| Case studies | 10+ | 10+ |
| Best for | Mid-market and enterprise brands wanting full-service SEO + AI search under one roof | UK SMEs and local service businesses wanting affordable SEO + AI |
| Watch out for | Premium pricing puts SMEs out of range | AI platform coverage narrow; team size caps enterprise capacity |
When Found wins
Pick Found if your business matches the retail or b2b or travel or finance profile, your monthly budget is comfortable around £4,000, and you want the Everysearch / Luminr tooling. Their 6-month minimum contract suits brands willing to commit but unwilling to lock in for a year.
When Targeted SEO wins
Pick Targeted SEO if your business matches the local services or ecommerce or b2b profile, your monthly budget is comfortable around £1,500, and you want 3 disciplines from one provider. Their 3-month minimum contract suits brands willing to commit but unwilling to lock in for a year.
Verdict
Neither agency is universally better. The right answer depends on your sector, budget, and AI platform priorities. If you want a third independent option to consider alongside this comparison, use the SEOCompare agency matcher to surface a personalised three-to-five-agency shortlist.
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