Delante: More Than a Decade in SEO and Now a Finalist for Best Large SEO Agency at the Global Search Awards 2025

Delante share their Global Search Awards success and what earned them their shortlist nomination.

Who we are

Delante is a global SEO and SEM agency founded in Krakow, Poland. For over a decade, we’ve helped companies expand internationally through SEO, SEM, and AI Search Optimization (AISO).

Today, our 70+ specialists deliver results across 29 markets worldwide, covering SEO, SEM, AI, content, web development, and R&D. Our mission is clear: to always move businesses forward by building visibility, revenue, and long-term growth.

Our bold vision is to be the Agency of First Choice for companies that want to grow internationally in the changing world of search.

What makes us different? We combine international SEO expertise with innovation. Our strategies are built not only to increase visibility but also to deliver ROI, scalable growth, and enterprise-level reporting – the outcomes that matter most to global CMOs and boards.

The work behind the nomination

In 2025, Delante was shortlisted among the 12 best large SEO agencies in the world, and we’re proud to be the only agency from Poland to make the list.

This recognition reflects how we’ve reshaped our services and processes to meet the demands of a new search era:

AI Search Optimization (AISO). We were among the first agencies worldwide to measure and optimize visibility in AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity. Today, 87% of our clients already generate traffic from AI-driven search.
Global expertise. From e-commerce players scaling to new markets to enterprise brands expanding across Europe, we know how to navigate localization, domain strategy, and multi-market ROI.
Process excellence. Guided by Scaling Up methodology, CliftonStrengths, and our OneTeam culture, we combine efficiency with agility.
Technology-driven delivery. Our in-house Delante App (DAP), CerberAI, and proprietary server bot tracking ensure real-time visibility, accountability, and transparency.

Our entry showcased two years of accelerated growth: standardized processes, ROI-driven SEO strategies focused on CAC and ROAS, international case studies, EBITDA growth, and proprietary technology – proof that innovation translates directly into measurable business outcomes.

As Mateusz Calik, CEO & Co-founder Delante, explains:

“Awards like the Global Search Awards allow us to step outside our own bubble and benchmark ourselves against the very best. It’s not just about recognition – it’s about learning where to go next, what went well, and what we can improve. For me, that knowledge is just as valuable as the award itself.”

What the shortlist means to us

For Delante, being shortlisted is more than industry recognition – it’s a milestone.

Pride. As the only Polish agency in the finals, we’re proud to represent our country on the global stage.
Validation. Our early bet on AI Search Optimization has already delivered measurable revenue growth for clients.
Community. Awards are about more than trophies. They bring the global search community together to share ideas, celebrate innovation, and push the industry forward.

As Gosia Kwiecień, Partner & COO at Delante, says:

“Search is changing, and this shortlisting proves that our people and ideas are shaping that change. I’m proud of the culture we’ve built – one that attracts talent from brands like Mazda and empowers them to grow with us.”

Culture at the core

Behind every KPI and ROI report is a team. For us, culture drives results.

Talent development. Through the Delante Academy, we grow specialists from internship to client leadership, supported by a unique “service exam” that certifies readiness for independent client work.
Diversity and balance. With strong female leadership and a recent baby boom, we celebrate growth in every form.
World-class talent. This year, we welcomed Piotr Nowak, who brought experience from Mazda and JTI to strengthen our international enterprise projects.
Community. We believe in building not only client partnerships but also industry connections. Our new office was designed as a space to host knowledge-sharing events such as GrOw MeetUp and SEO Pizza, bringing together marketers, entrepreneurs, and search professionals. For us, community is more than networking – it’s about learning from each other and raising the bar for the entire industry.

As Piotr Nowak, Global Sales Director at Delante, reflects:

“Joining Delante was about being part of something bigger. Here, I can use my automotive background while shaping global SEO strategies with a team that’s hungry to innovate. Seeing Delante shortlisted proves that I made the right choice – this is where the future of search is being written.”

Why this matters for clients

For global brands, SEO is not just about keywords – it’s about business impact at scale. That’s why our work focuses on:

ROI and scalability. Demonstrating the contribution of organic growth to revenue, CAC, ROAS, and market share.
Enterprise-ready processes. Structured reporting, stakeholder alignment, and workflows that scale across dozens of markets.
Future-proof strategies. Preparing brands not only for Google, but for AI-powered search engines where customers already are.

As Giuseppe Sanfilippo, Italian Growth Advisor for Global Markets at Delante, notes:

“This nomination reflects our international mindset. We’re not just delivering SEO – we’re connecting companies to opportunities across borders.”

And Damian Hliwa, Head of SEO at Delante, adds:

“Being shortlisted shows clients worldwide that Delante is not just a service provider – we’re a growth partner. This is exactly what we stand for: delivering results that scale businesses and last.”

A global milestone

With over 40% of our annual revenue already coming from international markets across 29 countries, this shortlisting confirms that Delante is not only ready for global competition – we’re already thriving in it.

It’s proof that a Polish agency can compete head-to-head with the biggest players from the USA, UK, and Europe, while delivering results that hold up against any benchmark.

And maybe it’s no coincidence – in Spanish, “Delante” means “forward.”
That’s what we do every day: moving our clients, our people, and our industry forward.