StudioHawk
About the company
StudioHawk is a specialist SEO and AI search agency founded in 2015 by Harry. It began as a one-person operation. The agency does not use account managers, with clients working directly with SEO specialists. It does not use long-term lock-in contracts.
StudioHawk offers SEO services including AI SEO, technical SEO, eCommerce SEO, local SEO, enterprise SEO, small business SEO, digital PR, link building, international SEO, SEO website migrations, SEO consulting, SaaS SEO, cryptocurrency SEO, B2B SEO, SEO analytics and reporting, YouTube SEO, Reddit SEO, and app store optimisation.
What customers say
Based on genuine customer reviews
StudioHawk is an SEO-focused agency where account managers including Dineth, Steph, Tyler, Imogen Leedham and Theo work directly with clients on strategy. Reviewers, including several small business owners with no prior SEO experience, describe having recommendations explained without jargon and expectations set honestly from the outset. In at least one case a staff member advised a small business it wasn't yet ready for the agency's services and instead offered free, immediate suggestions.
Reviews
Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.
Extremely Poor Value and No Meaningful Delivery This was one of the most disappointing agency engagements we’ve had. StudioHawk sold the campaign as urgent and execution-focused, particularly around resolving key onsite issues in the first month. In reality, after paying thousands of dollars, there were no meaningful changes implemented on the website, no content delivered or published, and no measurable improvement in performance or tracking. Most of what was later presented as “deliverables” consisted of documents and spreadsheets surfaced only after we issued termination notice — not proactive work delivered during the month. We also experienced unacceptable issues around incorrect tracking implementation and attempted billing after termination, which raised serious concerns about professionalism and trust. For the cost involved, the lack of tangible output was indefensible. I would not recommend StudioHawk based on our experience.
Small biz owner / Female Founder - Absolutely loved my experience for start to finish with StudioHawk. As someone with no experience in SEO they took the time to walk me through their recommendations - no jargon or notoriety. Steph was outstanding in her communication and strategy, I'll be signing on for further projects with the team.
We’re having a great experience working with StudioHawk. Our Account Manager, Dineth, is awesome. Super friendly, really knows his stuff, and genuinely cares about helping us grow. He’s always up for a friendly chat but then gets straight into action, and his attention to detail is spot on. We really appreciate how honest he is about setting expectations too. Things are starting to really pick up, and we’re excited to see where it goes from here.
Theo was excellent in providing us with in depth and practical advice. He was sharp, knowledgeable, and generous with his insights. In a short time, he helped to identify a key strategy and identified a clear road map forward. It was clear that he was passionate about his work and we will be reaching out again next time we need help with SEO!
Working with Tyler from StudioHawk has been a game changer for Mytic Party Entertainment. From the beginning, he took the time to understand our brand, our goals, and the unique challenges of our niche. His SEO strategy was clear, targeted, and super effective—within just a few months, we started seeing a real boost in search rankings and traffic. Tyler’s communication was always on point, and he explained everything in a way that was easy to understand (even if you’re not an SEO expert). He genuinely cared about the success of our business, and it showed in the results. If you're looking for someone who knows their stuff and actually delivers, Tyler is your guy. Highly recommend!
Justin Lee is a class act. I turned to StudioHawk to help my small business scale up via SEO and I came out of the meeting with both knowledge and actionable insights to kick off my journey in SEO all for free. I appreciate the long term attitude of the guys. Keep up the good work Justin!!
Working with Justin at Studio Hawk has been a game-changer for my website. Their team not only improved my search rankings but also helped me understand the intricacies of SEO in a way that felt empowering. From tailored strategies to expert implementation, their work made a tangible difference in my site's performance. If you're looking for SEO specialists who deliver results and genuinely invest in your understanding, Studio Hawk is the way to go.
Digital marketing agencies in Melbourne compared
Ordered by rating, weighted by the number of reviews — businesses with only a handful of reviews do not jump to the top automatically. 12 businesses in this category in Melbourne are compared.
| Rank | Provider | Rating | Reviews | Open Sat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reform Digital | ★ 5,0 | 160 | Yes |
| 2 | Digital Movement | ★ 5,0 | 102 | No |
| 3 | SIXGUN - SEO & Digital Marketing Agency | ★ 5,0 | 101 | No |
| 4 | Damaska Digital Australia | ★ 5,0 | 70 | Yes |
| 5 | NuKind Digital - Digital Marketing Agency Melbourne, Australia | ★ 5,0 | 65 | No |
| 11 | StudioHawk (this page) | ★ 4,7 | 121 | No |
