The UK's #1 AI SEO Agency

A small but mighty team, pioneering AI-First SEO.

Imagine a world where your brand doesn’t just appear online but dominates the digital landscape. At our SEO agency, we turn ambition into action, crafting strategies that rank our clients at the top of search results, establishing them as household names. We don’t just chase trends; we forge our own innovative approaches that put you ahead of the curve, ensuring your online presence is as dynamic and future-proof as your vision.

We believe in building more than just rankings; we build connections—between your brand, your audience, and the ever-evolving digital world. Our team combines cutting-edge technology with creative expertise to deliver strategies that drive traffic, spark engagement, and fuel sustainable growth. Whether it’s breaking into new markets or solidifying your industry leadership, we’re here to make your boldest goals a reality.

The story behind RankBrain

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A life-long passion

Our strategy director, Paul Beard, started his first job in a marketing agency and fell in love—with the process, the people, and the spirit of innovation at the intersection of creativity and technology.

2003

A chance meeting

After several years of freelancing, our Service Director, Anthony Ankers, joined forces with Paul to establish an SEO team at an ecommerce development agency.

2014

Award-winning

Paul and Ant's team were ranked #1 in the UK for client satisfaction by The Drum and won prestigious awards in categories including "Search", "Strategic Thinking" and "Effectiveness".

2018

RankBrain Ltd

Ant and Paul combined their expertise and shared vision to create a new SEO agency dedicated to pioneering AI SEO techniques. The agency was named after a Google algorithm from 2015—the first ever AI system used in search. It wasn't just a nod to the technology, it was a commitment to the future marriage of SEO with AI.

2019

The world cottons on

OpenAI launched ChatGPT in late 2022 and the SEO industry hasn't been the same since. Our knowledge of AI and machine learning techniques placed us at the forefront of the industry and we continue to redefine what is possible.

2022

Strength to strength

We work with clients in the US, UK, Europe and Southeast Asia on regional, national and international SEO campaigns. Today we manage SEO for a client portfolio with £750m+ combined annual revenue, driving meaningful ROI and spearheading industry-defining new tactics.

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Who we work with

Ecommerce SEO

We specialise in ecommerce SEO and have extensive experience with leading platforms including Shopify, WooCommerce and Magento. Whether you're a niche retailer or an international brand, we have the experience, knowledge and expertise to grow your organic visibility and sales across search engines, marketplaces and AI surfaces.

B2B SEO

We can help you to understand and optimise for the complex B2B search funnel and then grow your organic visibility at every crucial stage, from initial research to shortlisting and selection. From keywords to campaign strategy, we factor in the many nuances of B2B SEO to ensure success.

Heritage Brands

As beacons of familiarity for their loyal customers, established brands live or die by their ability to stay true to their traditions and character. Our heritage brand SEO strategies leverage that loyalty, trust and pedigree to grow organic visibility and sales.

Luxury Brands

SEO for luxury brands is incredibly competitive, yet requires delicacy and subtlety. From super-prime mansion interiors to wine cellaring, from Parisian fashion to high-end jewellery, we know how to strike a perfect balance between SEO and brand, protecting your most valuable intangible asset while scaling its audience and reach to drive sales.

Direct-to-Consumer

We have supported many large and established manufacturers and household name brands on their direct to consumer journey in the UK and abroad. We understand the subtle nuances in channel management, margin protection and distribution that make DTC SEO so unique.

SEO for Charities

Fundraising is competitive, challenging, and heavily regulated. It is also rewarding, creative, and wonderful! We offer pro bono advice and discounted services for registered charities, and we fundraise and donate directly to partnered charities via our searchFOUNDation.