How a team of 5 became the biggest SEO agency outside of London
Founded in 2021 in the wake of the pandemic, Sherbet Donkey is one of the country’s leading search engine optimisation (SEO) and marketing agencies, and 2026 marks its 5th birthday. Starting with a team of just 5, Loki Hinton-Bowen established Sherbet Donkey after his own frustrating experiences with SEO services.
In the space of half a decade, the agency has snowballed and is now a real marketing powerhouse operating in the heart of the Midlands. With a highly skilled team of more than 40 and an SEO portfolio now worth £3.8 million, Sherbet Donkey has climbed its way to the top through hard work and a client-first approach.
The team is helping businesses across the UK find success online through targeted search engine performance enhancements, bringing more leads and conversions than ever before.
Results to Shout About
The last year has been a busy one for Sherbet Donkey. They’ve been strengthening their team with some of the UK’s top SEO, writing, design, development, sales and account management talent. Building on existing award-winning success, the agency has also entered into new markets, including food and drink, retail and cosmetic healthcare.
- 27 websites launched in the last year
- £3.8 million in annual SEO retainers
- Entered new markets and signed bigger clients
- 45-strong team of experts
- Rebranded and launched a new SEO and UX-optimised website
As the agency goes from strength to strength, Loki has his eyes set firmly on the future:
“The last five years have been phenomenal for Sherbet Donkey, but we’re not about to get complacent. In the next few years, Sherbet is going to expand into more new sectors, signing even bigger clients and reaching for £10 million in turnover by 2028.”
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