Surge, Your Creative Digital Partner

David launched TSEOC with a few hundred quid in the bank and a clear frustration with the industry. After seeing agencies overpromise and underdeliver from both sides of the table, the aim was simple: be honest, do things properly, and deliver what was agreed.

We started out focused on SEO and websites. Then it clicked: if all you’ve got is a hammer, everything looks like a nail. Surge Marketing Solutions was born, built around offering the right mix of services to solve real business problems, not push one solution.

As demand grew, so did the offering. We introduced graphic design and branding, helping clients build stronger, more consistent foundations. We also expanded into paid search, launching Google Ads management to deliver faster visibility and measurable results alongside long-term organic strategies.

We won our first social media contract for a major attraction in Yorkshire. To deliver it properly, we invested in the team, built internal capability, and continued to grow both our client base and our social offering.

Then came the C word. Covid hit hard. Around 50% of our clients were forced to close, and we lost half our retainers in just three days. We made fast, tough decisions and focused on protecting the team while navigating a period of real uncertainty.

We didn’t just survive, we thrived. Clients returned, and we quadrupled our client base by tapping into new markets. Businesses were forced online, and suddenly, digital performance, ROI, and clarity mattered more than ever. Our team continued to grow to meet the demand.

As social media demand grew, it became clear that most clients lacked quality content, so our media department was born and continues to grow today. We also brought in a CTO, strengthening our technical capability and unlocking more advanced development, including bespoke software and mobile apps.

A big reset year. We stepped back to reflect on who we were and who we wanted to be. This led to new core values, a rebrand, and becoming simply Surge. It reshaped the business and clarified our direction.

A strong, happy team, long-term clients, and our best year to date since we started trading. The foundations became solid, and the future looked even better.

Surge is a creative digital partner. We support business growth by aligning brand, systems, and marketing. One team, three departments, all focused on helping you get found, build trust, and drive revenue.

Businesses work with us when they need clarity, direction, and a long-term partner who genuinely cares about outcomes. The tools have changed, the team has grown, but the principle remains the same: show up, do good work, and look after people.