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SEO & Online Marketing Services for Local Businesses

SEO & Online Marketing Services for Local Businesses

Month-to-month SEO plans for businesses ready to get found online and generate sales

Backed by 25+ years of search engine marketing experience

“I need more sales.”

You Googled your service. Your competitor showed up. You didn’t.

That moment, when you search for what you do, and someone else’s name is at the top, is exactly how most of our clients find us. Many didn’t know they needed SEO. Some still don’t care what SEO is. What they do know is they’re nowhere to be found, and that’s costing them customers.

You paid for a web design. Why is your site not ranking? A designer makes your site look good. An SEO specialist makes it get found. Those are two different skills, and most designers don’t have both. 

Good SEO uses design to support conversion, controls what goes on each page visually and in the code, and builds a site structure that search engines can actually read and rank. 

In a world where AI can spin up a templated site, generate content, and publish a blog post in under a minute, everyone thinks they’ve got SEO covered. Your domain provider throws in free SEO tools and AI content writing. Fast and easy, right?

Fast and easy doesn’t rank. If publishing AI-generated content as-is actually worked, every business with a ChatGPT account would be on page one. They’re not.

We are serious about designing and optimizing websites the right way. A site without real SEO is a storefront in your own backyard. It looks fine. Nobody finds it.

The good news is your competitors aren’t as far ahead as they look. The question is how much ground you want to make up, and how fast.

93%

Of all online experiences start with a search engine

81%

Of people research online before making a purchase

76%

Of pages cited in Google AI answers already rank in the top 10 search results

75%

Of searchers never scroll past
the first page of results

25%

Of all Google searches now show an AI-generated answer at the top

14.6%

Close rate for leads
from search engines

1.7%

Close rate for outbound leads (cold calling, direct mail, etc.)

Find an SEO plan that fits your budget

No binding contract. Month-to-month programs are available for all plans, so you can try us out.

What’s
Included
Get On the Map
Get On
the Map

For businesses that need to show up on Google Maps first

Get On the Map
Grow
Locally

For local businesses with one location

Most popular
Get On the Map
Expand Your
Reach

For multi-location businesses

Google Maps Optimization
Google Business Profile optimization and management
Posts, updates, and local visibility
✓ Weekly posts
✓ Weekly posts plus ongoing profile management
✓ Full strategic management with video — aligned to your broader SEO goals
Video Marketing
Short-form video production
You film, we research, script, and edit
—
✓ 2 videos/month
Platform determined after consultation
✓ 4 videos/month
Distributed across platforms based on your target market
Video syndication
Multi-platform distribution
—
✓ Multi-platform distribution to extend your reach
✓ Expanded multi-platform — more channels, more visibility
SEO Content & Optimization
Copywriting and on-page optimization
Human researched, human edited
—
✓ 2 content pieces/month
Topic research, human writing, SEO review, and optimized
✓ 4 content pieces/month
Competitive keyword research, long-form writing, internal linking, and conversion-focused optimization
Ongoing SEO edits & optimization
Continuous site improvements
—
✓ Monthly ranking analysis for content refresh or upgrade
✓ Expanded hours — more optimization, faster response
Advanced link building
Research-based content and digital PR
—
—
✓ Research-based content and digital PR
Flexible bank of hours
Allocate to what your market needs most
—
✓ Scales with your needs — content, video, outreach, or optimization
✓ Expanded bank — scales with your competitive landscape
AI Search Visibility
AEO and GEO support
Get cited in AI-generated answers
—
✓ Content built to position your brand as the go-to authority in AI answers
✓ Build authority to get cited across ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, Claude, Grok, and beyond
$800/mo
$2,000/mo
Starting at$3,000/mo

* Plans cover SEO and marketing services only. Secure dedicated hosting is available for $150/month and billed separately.

Search Friendly Web Design

A search-friendly and pretty (yes, we mean it) website built with our SEO expertise into your site foundation. This service covers your brand playbook, or website refresh, and a fully optimized site built for betting visibility in search engines and AI platforms.

  • Brand playbook and visual identity
  • Fully optimized site structure and on-page SEO
  • Website refresh or build from scratch
  • Built to rank and convert, not just look good

Price is determined after we assess your current site and online competition. We scope the work to what your market actually requires — no padding, no guesswork.

Schedule a Free Consultation

Frequently asked questions

How long will it take before I see ranking improvement?

SEO is not a sprint. Most clients start seeing measurable movement in rankings and traffic within three to six months. Competitive markets may take longer. What we can tell you is that every month of consistent, quality work builds on the last — the businesses that stay the course are the ones that end up outranking everyone around them.

Do you guarantee rankings?

No. It doesn’t benefit you or us. Google controls its algorithm, and no one can guarantee a specific position. What we guarantee is the quality of our work, honest reporting, and a strategy built around your long-term visibility. We don’t take shortcuts that put your site at risk.

SEO on Fiverr or Upwork is cheap. Maybe I can try them first? 

We won’t stop you. Note that we don’t sell volume. Our plans include senior-level strategy, human-written content, and work built to survive algorithm updates. You are not paying for a checklist of tasks. You are paying for strategy and our expertise.

What happens to my SEO if I cancel?

You keep everything. The content, the optimizations, the GBP work — it all stays on your site. We don’t and won’t hold your rankings hostage. Month-to-month means you stay because the results keep coming, not because a contract says you have to.

Do you offer project-based work or one-time audits?

Yes. If you’re not ready for a monthly plan or have a specific need, we offer project-based engagements and consulting. A one-time audit is a good way to see where you stand and whether we’re the right fit before committing to anything ongoing.

Does SEO work if my website is old or outdated?

It depends on the site. Some older sites have strong domain authority we can build on. Others need a refresh before SEO can do its job properly. That’s why we assess your current site before recommending a plan. We won’t pressure you to buy our service if your site isn’t ready to support it.

What’s the difference between SEO and what my website builder already does?

Website builders like Wix and Squarespace include basic SEO tools — meta fields, sitemap generation, mobile responsiveness. That’s the floor, not the strategy. Our SEO is customized and implemented exclusively for you.

Do your plans include AI search visibility?

AI search visibility is included in Grow Locally and Expand Your Reach. It is not a separate add-on — it is a natural result of doing SEO properly. The same quality content and site structure that earns you Google rankings is what gets your business cited in ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, and Perplexity. We build for both from the start.

Can I upgrade my plan as my business grows?

Yes. Most clients start on Get On The Map or Grow Locally and move up as results come in and goals expand. There are no penalties for upgrading and no lock-in holding you back.

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