Reviews of Awkward Media, the SEO agency for established businesses in Canada and the US
Awkward Media reviews, in short
Awkward Media is rated 4.8 out of 5 on Google from 197 reviews and 4.6 on Trustpilot from 55 reviews. What owners mention most: rankings that move in weeks, not a year, clear monthly reports, a team that replies fast, and guarantees that were kept.
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Reviewed by Aone Marcus, SEO Director at Awkward Media · Updated October 2026
“We had an in-house SEO team for years and God bless them, but they could never do what AM can do, even if we gave them twice the time.”
4.8
Google rating, from 197 reviews
4.6
Trustpilot rating, from 55 reviews
89%
of Trustpilot reviews are five stars
13
years ranking businesses on Google
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Will I see results fast? Owners say weeks, not a year.
Most agencies ask for six to twelve months before anything moves. These owners saw movement in weeks. Our first guarantee covers the first 20 days: If you don’t see visible improvement in your key metrics within the first 20 days, we refund $200 on top of returning your payment for that period.
Results within 20 days
“We were skeptical about hiring an SEO agency cause no one would guarantee or stand behind a timeline. […] At first, I was like eh might be a gimmick but I did see results within 20 days and by the end of 30/40 days I have seen significant results. […] Definitely recommend anyone who is in the market to get ranked higher on google.”
Abdul Aziz
US · May 2026
Ranked fast, clear reports
“We hired awkward media for their SEO service for our tourism agency. The team is one of the best and most attentive we’ve ever hired. Always on the ball with communication with clear reports that help you easily understand our business growth. And yes, we got ranked extreme fast like everyone else says about them too lol. They’ve been nothing but impressive from the start and highly recommend them.”
Costa Rica Refined
Tourism agency · Google review
Unbelievable result in such a short time
“We started working with Kiran and her team when we had zero domain authority, and we’ve been absolutely impressed with the results they’ve delivered. Thank you for all the support and hard work. Here’s to a long-term partnership!”
Mir Beg
US · Sep 2026
Burned by an SEO agency before? So were they.
Many of our clients came to us after an agency, a freelancer or an in-house team that never moved them. Here is what they say changed.
Read our two written guaranteesResults in months, not years
“After being burned by an SEO agency for YEARS, we finally came across awkward media and the experience has been amazing! They really care about their clients, and actually get you results in MONTHS (not years), even though the improvements started happening in only two weeks! If you’re looking for an SEO agency who knows what they’re doing, I would 100% vouch for them. These guys are the real deal. Been working with them for the past 4 months and really impressed by the results.”
Joanna Harden
Google review
Tried agencies and Fiverr first
“We’ve worked with several agencies in the past, even tried SEO specialists from Fiverr, but nothing that could get us stable results. After joining zarrar and his team at awkward media, we’ve managed to consistently rank on the first page in such a competitive business industry. On top of this, their customer support team has been the most active professionals I’ve ever met. Always communicating my concerns with the SEO team and getting back to me the same day with reports from SEO analytics tools that allow you to see data from any timeframe. Their SEO team is truly the leader in their industry and the results speak for themselves. Thank you SO much zarrar!”
Chardae Martin
Google review
Guarantees met a month early
“Exceptional SEO agency who understands this on a very different level than most agencies. We hired them about 6 months ago with guarantees they met a month earlier than expected. But besides the guarantees, I’m floored by their knowledge on the subject matter. We had an in-house SEO team for years and God bless them, but they could never do what AM can do, even if we gave them twice the time. Extremely impressive work and thank you AM.”
Jennifer Brown
Canada · Sep 2024
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Will SEO bring in calls? Rankings that ring the phone.
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See the rankings behind the callsZero to 30 leads a month
“Zarrar and his team are very impressive! True SEO specialists in the industry. They have helped our local, family-owned businesses rank on the first page of Google for all the keywords that I wanted and even suggested me new keywords that are far more valuable. We went from zero leads to 30 leads per month in only a matter of three months. We’re extremely grateful to have them as our SEO agency.”
Kate Almana
Family-owned local businesses · Google review
A massive increase in calls
“Someone else referred us to Awkward Media for SEO. I’m so glad they did because they’ve been so helpful in growing our business ever since we joined them. We’ve been with them for 4 months now and we noticed a massive increase in calls and leads coming in from people finding us on google.”
Lisa Davis
Google review
Several years at the top
“For several years, my cleaning business has collaborated with Awkward Media, and their expertise has consistently kept our website at the forefront. I’m thoroughly impressed with the service they’ve delivered. My commitment to partnering with them remains steadfast, as their honesty and focus on results truly set them apart. A heartfelt thanks to Zarrar and the entire team!”
Earlrica Mcnary
Cleaning business · Google review
Will I know what you are doing? Every month, in writing.
You get a monthly report on your positions and the work done, walked through on Google Meet. Owners also mention how fast the team replies.
Monthly reports and Google Business Profile
“Great SEO Agency to work with! They do a really good job of providing us our monthly SEO improvement reports along with work reports and have been managing our GMB profile for the past couple of months too. Only high quality work! Thanks to Zarrar and his team on a job well done.”
Daniel Povey
Google review
Responsive in minutes
“Awesome staff. Great job. Always responsive, in minutes. I couldn’t ask for better. Highly recommended”
Robert Woodall
Google review
Consistent and clear
“Great company, consistent and clear”
Riayaan Rauf
Canada · Jul 2026
In their words. From Canada and the US.
Review headlines as the owners wrote them. Read every review in full on Google and Trustpilot.
“They delivered what they promised”
“Clear communication and a great SEO experience”
“Great communication and support”
“Happy with the service”
“Excellent results and Great team”
“Great agency to improve your website’s SEO”
“This company does what they promise in a friendly, responsive way!”
“Happy and Hopeful”
“Awesome company. Great results exactly as promised!”
“Great SEO company who gets real results. Great staff as well, who is extremely helpful and there for you when you need them! Highly recommended!”
Reviews are words. Rankings are proof.
Real client positions on Google. Search any of them yourself.
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Six checks before you hire any SEO agency. Us included.
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Look at Google, Trustpilot and Clutch together. One glowing platform and silence everywhere else is a warning sign.
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Real reviews name a search, a timeframe or a number of leads. “Great service” on its own tells you little.
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SEO changes fast. Reviews from the last twelve months tell you how the agency works today.
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A business owner on camera, using their own name and company, is far harder to fake than a line of text.
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Ask for searches where their clients rank, then type them into Google. A live result is proof a review cannot be.
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Ask what happens if nothing moves. An agency that believes in its work will put the answer on paper.
We put our money where our rankings are.
Guarantee 01
20days
If you don’t see visible improvement in your key metrics within the first 20 days, we refund $200 on top of returning your payment for that period.
What we measure: your traffic, what that traffic is worth, how much authority your site and its pages carry, and how many other sites link to you, against the day we start.
Guarantee 02
60days
If your qualifying keywords aren’t on the first page of Google within 60 days, we keep working for free until they are.
What counts: at least one high-value search for your business on page one of Google.
No long-term contracts. Results keep you here. Paperwork doesn't.
Your next step
A free 30-minute strategy call on Google Meet. We search your service in your market, live, show you who holds page one and what it takes to pass them.
Bring with you
We search your market live
The way your customers do, in the towns you serve.
We show who's above you, and why
On Google, on Maps and in the AI answers.
You leave with a road map
Yours to keep. If we can help, we'll invite you to work with us.
For established businesses doing at least $20,000 a month.
Reviews FAQ
Yes. Awkward Media is rated 4.8 out of 5 on Google from 197 reviews and 4.6 on Trustpilot from 55 reviews. We have ranked businesses in Canada and the US for 13 years, our office is at 30 Ordnance St, Unit 2006, Toronto, and our case studies show real client positions you can search on Google yourself.
4.8 out of 5 on Google from 197 reviews, and 4.6 out of 5 on Trustpilot from 55 reviews, with 89% of Trustpilot reviews at five stars.
On our Google Business Profile, on Trustpilot, and on this page, which also has six video reviews from clients.
Yes. Every review on this page is copied word for word from Google or Trustpilot, or recorded on video by the client. Where we shortened one, the cut is marked […]. We never change the words.
Many reviewers mention movement within weeks. Our first guarantee covers the first 20 days: If you don't see visible improvement in your key metrics within the first 20 days, we refund $200 on top of returning your payment for that period.
If you don't see visible improvement in your key metrics within the first 20 days, we refund $200 on top of returning your payment for that period. If your qualifying keywords aren't on the first page of Google within 60 days, we keep working for free until they are.
Three things come up again and again: rankings that move in weeks instead of a year, clear monthly reports, and a team that replies fast.
Yes. We rank businesses across Canada and the United States, from local service firms to national online stores.
Thank you. You can leave one on our Google Business Profile or on Trustpilot. Both links are at the top of this page.
