Looking for an SEO consultant in Berlin and want to work directly with the person who builds your strategy, not with an agency? Here are eight independent Berlin consultants with their focus, experience, entry price and proof.
The list has no ranking. It is sorted alphabetically. Which consultant is best depends on what you need: an assessment, a second opinion, technical work, strategy or someone who implements.
Key takeaways
- Eight independent consultants from Berlin, alphabetical, no ranking.
- Entry range: from €90 per hour to monthly retainers from €1,600.
- Question first, name second: do you need strategy, implementation or an assessment first?
- Disclosure: I am one of the eight. Nobody paid for a spot.
- Data as of: 28 October 2026, from the consultants’ websites and profiles.
On this page:
- Overview: 8 SEO consultants in Berlin
- The consultants in detail
- Which consultant fits you?
- What does an SEO consultant in Berlin cost?
- Method and disclosure
- FAQ
Overview: 8 SEO consultants in Berlin
| Consultant | Best for | In SEO since | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Berlin | Technical SEO, large shops, relaunches | 2005 | Audit, then retainer |
| Alex Bieth (HeySEO) | International and English-language projects | 14+ years | Free 30-minute call |
| Darius Erdt | Assessment and matchmaking | 2010 | Free first call |
| Marco Janck (SUMAGO) | Hands-on SEO and content marketing | 1998 | €225 per hour |
| Dagmar Podzun (DaNobis) | Small budgets, DIY with coaching | 17 years | €90 per hour net |
| Ole Roloff | WordPress sites, advice and implementation | 2014 | €110 per hour net |
| Jörg Zimmer | Senior assessment at a fixed price, SEO and Google Ads | 2001 | 2-hour consultation for €480 |
| Bernard Zitzer (bernard.digital) | Content and GEO strategy for marketing teams | 12+ years | Free GEO audit |
All prices as stated on each consultant’s website or profile, as of 28 October 2026. Experience as stated by the consultants themselves.
The consultants in detail
Tim Berlin · timberlin.de
Tim Berlin comes from in-house SEO at large online shops and today advises companies with complex websites. His entry is almost always an audit with a prioritised roadmap, followed by implementation as a monthly retainer.
- Best for: technical SEO, large online shops, relaunches and international setups
- Experience: self-employed in web and SEO since 2005, previously Head of SEO at kfzteile24 and Senior Technical SEO at myToys
- Industries: e-commerce, universities, finance, pharma, SaaS, automotive
- Good to know: also offers SEO sparring as a second opinion and built his own browser extension for JavaScript SEO, RenderDiff
Alex Bieth · heyseo.ai
Alex Bieth runs HeySEO in Neukölln and combines SEO with data analysis. He works in German and English, which makes him an obvious choice for international teams in Berlin.
- Best for: international and English-language projects, data-driven SEO
- Experience: 14+ years in SEO and web analytics, HeySEO since 2017
- Proof according to his website: Montblanc (programmatic SEO), Ricoh Germany, testimonials including HelloFresh
- Entry: free 30-minute call
Darius Erdt · dariuserdt.de
Darius Erdt was an SEO consultant himself for many years. Today he no longer does SEO hands-on but helps you decide whether you need a freelancer, an agency or an in-house team, then refers you to partners from his network.
- Best for: when you do not yet know which setup you need
- Experience: SEO since 2010, Head of Operations & Quality at the agency Wingmen
- Entry: free first call of about 30 minutes, then referral to one or two partners
- Good to know: receives a commission from some partners according to his own statement and discloses it
Marco Janck · sumago.de
Marco Janck is a fixture of the German SEO scene. With SUMAGO he runs a boutique SEO agency (since 2001 according to the website) and is behind the CAMPIXX events. As a consultant he describes himself as a doer who goes straight for the levers that matter.
- Best for: hands-on SEO and SEO-driven content marketing
- Experience: in the field since 1998 (CAMPIXX profile)
- Price: €225 per hour (CAMPIXX profile)
- Further focus: local SEO, brand building
Dagmar Podzun · danobis.de
Dagmar Podzun combines web design and SEO under the name DaNobis in Neukölln. Besides classic consulting she offers 1:1 coaching for anyone who wants to optimise their website themselves.
- Best for: small budgets, solo entrepreneurs and anyone who wants to implement with guidance
- Experience: 17 years of SEO experience (according to her website)
- Price: €90 per hour net, consulting and analysis from one hour
- Good to know: recommends an SEO check as the basis for consulting
Ole Roloff · oleroloff.de
Ole Roloff was an SEO consultant in agencies and in-house before going independent. He also builds WordPress websites, so advice and implementation come from one person.
- Best for: WordPress websites where someone advises and implements directly
- Experience: SEO since 2014
- Price: €110 per hour net, billed in quarter hours
- Focus: strategy, on-page, technical and local SEO
Jörg Zimmer · teleschmie.de
Jörg Zimmer works from Spandau and has been in search engine optimisation for over 25 years. His entry is a two-hour consultation at a fixed price; afterwards he can take on SEO, GEO and Google Ads.
- Best for: a quick senior assessment at a fixed price, SEO and Google Ads from one source
- Experience: SEO since July 2001
- Price: 2-hour consultation for €480, standard hourly rate €240 (CAMPIXX profile)
- Proof according to his website: 5.0 stars from 43 reviews on Google and LinkedIn, own study on AI visibility in the DACH region
Bernard Zitzer · bernard.digital
That is me. I work from Prenzlauer Berg with marketing teams that implement themselves and need a strategy that serves Google, ChatGPT and co. alike. I work with at most five ongoing clients, plus one project client.
- Best for: content and GEO strategy for B2B, SaaS and brands with their own marketing team
- Experience: 12+ years of SEO, self-employed since 2016
- Entry: free GEO audit as a video within 48 hours; SEO consulting from €1,600, GEO consulting from €1,900 per month
- Proof: Placetel from 11,000 to 135,000 organic clicks per month; finalist at the Search Engine Land Awards 2024
- Not ideal for: pure technical and performance projects. Tim Berlin or Jörg Zimmer are the better choice there.
Which consultant fits you?
Most wrong decisions happen because the name comes before the question. Clarify first what you actually need.
WHAT DO YOU NEED?├─ not sure yet│ Assessment: Darius Erdt├─ quick second opinion│ Consultation: Jörg Zimmer├─ tech, shop, relaunch│ Technical SEO: Tim Berlin├─ strategy, team executes│ Content/GEO: Bernard Zitzer├─ someone who implements│ Hands-on: Marco Janck,│ Ole Roloff├─ small budget│ Coaching: Dagmar Podzun└─ international, English Data, English: Alex Bieth
Google advises interviewing potential SEOs before hiring: about examples of previous work, experience in your industry and how success is measured (Google Search Central). A good consultant asks you at least as many questions in the first call as you ask them.
No one can guarantee you #1 on Google. Whoever promises it is out.
What does an SEO consultant in Berlin cost?
In this list the range runs from €90 to €240 per hour. Ongoing retainers start at around €1,600 per month. The market for comparison:
| Source | Value |
|---|---|
| SEO freelancers DACH (freelancermap) | median €80 per hour, middle half €60 to €100 |
| All freelancers DACH (Freelancer-Kompass 2026) | average €103 per hour |
| SEO consultancies worldwide (Ahrefs survey) | average about $171 per hour |
| SEO freelancers worldwide (Ahrefs survey) | average about $72 per hour |
Consultants sit above freelancers because they usually sell strategy and steering, not execution hours. Whether that pays off depends on who implements on your side. The detailed comparison is in SEO consultant, freelancer or agency.
Method and disclosure
I included consultants who meet four criteria:
- Based in Berlin according to imprint or profile
- Individual rather than an agency with a team
- Own website with transparent services
- At least five years of SEO experience
All information comes from the consultants’ websites and their profiles in the CAMPIXX freelancer directory, as of 28 October 2026. The order is alphabetical by surname.
Disclosure
I am an SEO consultant in Berlin myself and I am on this list. Nobody paid for a spot on this list, and I earn nothing from any recommendation.
Someone missing or a detail changed? Write to me at info@bernard.digital and I will update the list.
Why I am writing this list
To be honest: of course this list is also proof. Anyone who explains to others how to rank should be able to do it themselves. My goal is to get the best ranking with exactly this page, including against the colleagues listed here.
But in the long run a page can only win if it helps you the most. For me that is the core of SEO and GEO: satisfying the person behind the search as well as possible. That is why, in my view, this is the most useful overview of SEO consultants in Berlin there is.
And there is a collegial side. Every consultant here has different strengths. If this list helps you find the one who really fits you, even if that is not me, then that is value I not only appreciate but deliberately want to create.
FAQ
What does an SEO consultant in Berlin cost?
The consultants on this list charge between €90 and €240 per hour. Ongoing retainers start at about €1,600 per month. Some offer a free or fixed-price entry.
SEO consultant or SEO agency: which is better?
A consultant pays off when your team can implement and needs strategy. An agency pays off when copy, tech and links are to be outsourced at scale. Details are in SEO consultant, freelancer or agency.
Does my SEO consultant have to be based in Berlin?
No. Most of the work runs remotely. Being on site helps mainly with workshops, the kick-off and when several departments need to sit at one table.
How do I spot a dubious SEO consultant?
By ranking guarantees, secret methods and cold emails. Google explicitly warns against all three (Google Search Central).
Sources
- Consultants’ websites: timberlin.de, heyseo.ai, dariuserdt.de, sumago.de, danobis.de, oleroloff.de, teleschmie.de, accessed 28 October 2026
- CAMPIXX: SEO freelancer directory, accessed 28 October 2026
- Google Search Central: Do you need an SEO?
- freelancermap: Freelancer-Kompass 2026 and analysis of SEO hourly rates, September 2026
- Ahrefs: SEO Pricing: How Much Does SEO Cost?, survey of 439 SEO providers
