Our Story

King Sized Ambition.
Kong Sized Results.

The agency was built on a simple idea - demonstrate a return on investment for every business we work with. Keep them in the loop. Understand their actual business goals and show them exactly how digital marketing can get them there. No smoke and mirrors, no jargon for the sake of it - just clear, measurable growth.

From a one-person operation in Manchester, Gorilla has grown into a team of 22 experienced marketers operating across three continents. We've helped over 150 businesses grow their online presence through search and performance marketing. The team has changed, the client list has grown - but the approach hasn't. We still operate with the same hunger, accountability and obsession with results that started it all.

We're not trying to be the biggest agency in the world. We're trying to be the most effective one our clients have ever worked with.

Our Values

What We Believe In.

These aren't corporate buzzwords on a wall. These are the principles that guide every decision we make, every campaign we run and every conversation we have with a client.

Transparency Over Everything

You own your data, your accounts and your results. We hide nothing. Every client gets full access to reporting, analytics and campaign data from day one.

Results, Not Vanity Metrics

We don't celebrate impressions. We celebrate revenue, leads and growth. If it doesn't move the needle for your business, we don't report on it.

Partnerships, Not Contracts

Our longest client has been with us since 2016. That doesn't happen with lock-in contracts - it happens when you consistently deliver results people don't want to walk away from.

Senior People Do The Work

No juniors learning on your account. No outsourced teams. Your campaigns are managed by experienced marketers with years in the industry. Every single one.

Speed With Substance

We move fast but we don't cut corners. Every strategy is backed by data, every recommendation has reasoning behind it and every report tells you exactly where your money went.

Think Global, Act Local

With teams across the UK, US and UAE, we understand the nuance of different markets. We don't apply a one-size-fits-all approach - we build strategies that respect the region.

By The Numbers

The Numbers Don't Lie.

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Global Presence

Digital Marketing That Knows No Borders.

From our global HQ in Manchester to offices across the US and UAE, with expansion into Australia, South Africa and Canada - we deliver results for businesses wherever they are.

Gorilla Marketing Global Locations
Manchester
UAE
NYC
Miami
Chicago
Houston
Los Angeles
Las Vegas
Brisbane
Cape Town
Vancouver
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Manchester, UK Global HQ

Where it all started and where every global campaign is managed from. Strategy, execution, client management, content and development all under one roof.

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United Arab Emirates

Offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah - serving the Emirates and wider Gulf region with search, paid media and AI optimization.

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New York City

Servicing businesses across New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and the wider Northeast US.

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Miami, FL

Servicing businesses across Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas and the wider Southeast US.

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Chicago, IL

Servicing businesses across Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and the wider Midwest.

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Houston, TX

Servicing businesses across Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and the wider Gulf states.

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Los Angeles, CA

Servicing businesses across Southern California, Arizona and the wider Pacific states.

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Las Vegas, NV

Servicing businesses across Nevada, Utah, Colorado and the wider Mountain West.

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Brisbane, Australia Coming Soon

Bringing Gorilla's search and performance marketing expertise to Australia and the wider Asia-Pacific region.

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Cape Town, South Africa Coming Soon

Bringing Gorilla's search and performance expertise to South Africa and the wider African continent.

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Vancouver, Canada Coming Soon

Expanding into Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest US.

The Troop

22 Experienced Experts.

No juniors. No apprentices. We don't teach people the game on your business. We headhunt only the best of the best in the industry and give them the tools, the data and the freedom to make your business grow online. Every person working on your account is a seasoned professional with years of proven results behind them.

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Accredited

Trusted by the Platforms That Matter.

We don't just claim expertise - the platforms we work with have independently verified it. These accreditations are earned through performance, not payment.

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Total Transparency

Your Data. Your Accounts. Your Results.

Transparency isn't a marketing buzzword for us - it's the reason our clients stay. Our average client relationship is over 3 years, and our longest has been with us since 2016. That doesn't happen when you hide things.

Every client gets access to a real-time reporting dashboard that tracks SERP positions, organic traffic, paid ad performance, AI crawler activity and more. No waiting for monthly reports to find out what's happening - you can see it whenever you want.

You Own Your Accounts

Your Google Ads, Analytics and Search Console accounts belong to you. Always.

Real-Time Dashboards

Live data accessible 24/7. No waiting for reports to see what's happening.

Monthly Strategy Calls

Direct access to the people doing the work. Not account managers relaying messages.

No Lock-In Contracts

We earn your business every month. If we're not delivering, you can leave. Simple.

Full Spend Visibility

Every Dirham of ad spend is accounted for. No hidden management fees inside your budget.

The Proof

Don't Take Our Word For It.

Independently verified reviews from real clients across the world's most trusted review platforms. No incentivized reviews, no cherry picking - just honest feedback from the businesses we work with.

Google
4.8
57 reviews
Trustpilot
4.6
24 reviews
Clutch
4.9
6 reviews
Our Ethics

What We Won't Do.

In an industry full of shortcuts and smoke and mirrors, we think it's just as important to tell you what we won't do as it is to tell you what we will.

No Lock-In Contracts

We don't trap clients. Every month, you stay because you want to - not because a contract says you have to. If we're not delivering, you're free to leave.

No Holding Data Hostage

Your Google Ads accounts, Analytics, Search Console - everything belongs to you. We never build on our own accounts. If you leave, everything comes with you.

No Outsourced Teams

Every person working on your campaigns is a named member of our team. We don't outsource link building, content or campaign management to anonymous third parties.

No Vanity Reporting

We don't pad reports with meaningless metrics to make things look good. If something isn't working, we tell you - and we tell you what we're doing to fix it.

No Black Hat Tactics

We don't use PBNs, link farms, cloaking or any technique that puts your website at risk. Everything we do is built to last, not to game the system.

No Hiding Behind Account Managers

You speak directly to the people doing the work. No layers of project managers filtering information - your SEO or PPC manager is your primary contact.

Let's Talk

Ready to Work With an Agency That Gives a Damn?

Whether you're a startup looking for your first SEO strategy or an enterprise brand looking to scale paid advertising globally - we'd love to hear from you. No obligation, no hard sell. Just a conversation about what's possible.