Search & Rankings

SEO that gets your business found on Google

Affordable SEO services for US small businesses. We handle the technical foundation, keyword strategy, content, and link building — everything Google needs to rank your site over your competitors. Transparent reporting, no lock-in contracts, results in 90 days.

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What's included

Full-service SEO, not just keywords

Most agencies pick the easy wins and send you a report. We fix the technical foundation first, then build the content and authority your site needs to outrank competitors in your market — and we show you exactly what we are doing and why every month.

  • Technical SEO audit & fixes
  • Keyword research & content mapping
  • On-page optimization (titles, meta, headings)
  • Local SEO & Google Business Profile
  • Schema markup & structured data
  • Backlink analysis & link building
// seo-audit-checklist.js
const audit = {
technical: {
crawlable: true,
indexed: true,
coreWebVitals: 'pass',
https: true,
sitemap: true,
},
onPage: {
titleTags: 'optimized',
headings: 'structured',
schema: 'valid',
},
authority: 'building',
};
Why SEO matters

Your customers are searching. Are you showing up?

The numbers behind why SEO is the highest-ROI marketing channel for most US small businesses.

01

93% of searches start on Google

Almost every purchase decision begins with a Google search. If your business is not on page one, you are invisible to the majority of your potential customers before they ever find you.

02

Page one gets 95% of clicks

Searchers rarely scroll to page two. The top three organic results alone capture over 60% of all clicks. Ranking matters — and the difference between position five and position one is enormous in real traffic volume.

03

SEO traffic compounds over time

Unlike paid ads that stop the moment your budget runs out, organic rankings you earn through SEO keep delivering traffic month after month. Most clients see their cost-per-lead drop significantly after 6 months.

04

High purchase intent

People searching for your service are actively looking to buy. Organic traffic from relevant keywords converts at 2–4× the rate of social or display advertising because the intent is already there.

Our process

A proven SEO process, not a black box

We run the same systematic process for every client, with monthly reports that show exactly what we did and what moved as a result.

1. Technical audit

We crawl your site with Screaming Frog and Ahrefs to find crawl errors, indexation issues, slow pages, duplicate content, and missing structured data — and fix them.

2. Keyword strategy

We research the exact terms your target customers use, map them to your pages, identify content gaps, and prioritize by search volume and competition level.

3. On-page & content

We optimize every target page — titles, meta, headings, internal links, schema — and produce content that matches search intent and builds topical authority.

4. Links & authority

We build backlinks through ethical outreach, content partnerships, and local citations — then track rankings weekly and report monthly with clear attribution.

Timeline

What to expect, and when

A realistic look at how an SEO engagement progresses from start to sustained results.

Month 1: Foundation

Technical audit, keyword strategy, Google Search Console and Analytics setup, on-page optimization of priority pages. Quick wins often show in weeks.

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Months 2–3: Traction

Content production, local citation building, initial backlink outreach. First ranking movements and crawl improvements visible in GSC data.

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Months 4–6: Growth

Organic traffic compounds as more content indexes and rankings solidify. Most clients hit their primary keyword targets in this window. Cost per lead drops.

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Tech stack

The SEO toolchain we use every day

Industry-standard tools for auditing, keyword research, rank tracking, and performance monitoring.

Google Search Console Ahrefs Screaming Frog Schema.org Google Analytics Google Business Profile PageSpeed Insights Looker Studio
Go deeper

Related services & reading

SEO is more powerful when it sits on a fast, well-designed site with a strong content and social strategy behind it.

Web Design

SEO starts with a fast, mobile-first site that Google can crawl and index.

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Web Development

Fix Core Web Vitals and technical SEO issues at the code level for maximum impact.

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Social Media Marketing

Social signals and brand mentions that support and amplify your organic rankings.

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AI Automation

Automate content briefs, internal linking, and SEO reporting with AI tools.

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FAQ

SEO questions, answered honestly

How long does SEO take to show results?
Honest answer: most clients see meaningful movement in keyword rankings and organic traffic within 60–90 days for low-competition terms, and 4–6 months for competitive keywords. SEO is not a quick fix — it is a compounding investment. The sites that rank on page one today built that authority over months and years. We start with technical fixes and quick wins that often show traction within the first 30 days, then layer in content and link building for sustained growth.
How much do SEO services cost?
Our SEO packages start at $750/month for small local businesses targeting a single city or service area. Regional and national SEO campaigns with content production, technical auditing, and link building typically run $1,500–$3,500/month depending on competition level and scope. We offer month-to-month agreements — no 12-month lock-ins. Contact us and we will put together a custom proposal based on your market and goals.
What is the difference between SEO and paid ads (Google Ads)?
Paid ads (PPC) turn on immediately but stop the moment you stop paying. SEO builds organic authority that compounds over time — once you rank, you keep getting traffic without paying per click. The best long-term strategy uses both: PPC for immediate traffic and testing, SEO for sustainable, cost-efficient visibility. We help you decide on the right mix based on your budget and timeline.
What is local SEO, and do I need it?
Local SEO is the practice of optimizing your online presence to rank for searches in a specific geographic area — things like "plumber near me" or "HVAC company in Dallas." If your business serves customers in a specific city, county, or region, local SEO is the highest-ROI marketing you can do. It includes Google Business Profile optimization, local citations, location-specific content, and building local backlinks. We offer dedicated local SEO as part of our service packages.
Can you guarantee first-page rankings on Google?
No — and any agency that promises guaranteed rankings is misleading you. Google's algorithm considers hundreds of signals and updates constantly. What we can promise is a proven, white-hat process: thorough keyword research, technical site fixes, high-quality content targeting real search intent, and ethical link building. This process consistently produces ranking improvements for our clients. We track rankings weekly and report transparently so you always know exactly where you stand.
What is included in your SEO service?
Every engagement includes: a technical SEO audit and fixes (crawlability, indexation, Core Web Vitals, schema markup), keyword research and content mapping, on-page optimization (title tags, meta descriptions, headings, internal links), Google Search Console and Analytics setup, monthly performance reporting, and a backlink analysis. Content production and link building are available as add-ons or included in higher-tier packages. We tailor the scope to your market and budget.
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Ready to rank?

Let's get your business on page one

Tell us your business and target market — we will run a free SEO audit of your site and your top three competitors, and show you exactly what is holding you back from ranking.

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