SEO Pricing
SEO & Google Visibility Pricing
SEO is an ongoing investment that pays for itself by bringing customers to your business. Every package includes real, measurable work — no empty promises.
Search Engine Optimization
SEO Starter
$500 – $1,000 / month
Essential local SEO for small businesses that want to show up in local search results and Google Maps.
- Google Business Profile optimization
- Local keyword research and targeting
- On-page SEO for up to 5 pages
- Monthly performance report
- Citation building and directory listings
- Meta title and description optimization
- Google Maps visibility improvement
- Monthly check-in call
SEO Growth
$1,200 – $2,000 / month
Comprehensive SEO for businesses ready to compete for more search terms and attract more local customers.
- Everything in SEO Starter, plus:
- On-page SEO for up to 20 pages
- Content strategy and blog topic recommendations
- Competitor analysis
- Technical SEO audit and fixes
- Link-building outreach
- Schema markup implementation
- Bi-weekly reporting and strategy calls
SEO Dominance
$2,500 – $4,000+ / month
Aggressive SEO strategy for businesses that want to dominate local search and expand to broader markets.
- Everything in SEO Growth, plus:
- Unlimited page optimization
- Advanced content marketing strategy
- Dedicated SEO strategist
- Custom conversion tracking
- A/B testing for landing pages
- Quarterly strategy workshops
- Priority support and weekly reporting
Google Business Profile
Google Business Profile Setup
$300 – $600
Complete GBP setup and optimization. We claim, verify, and fully optimize your listing.
- Profile claiming and verification
- Complete business information optimization
- Service area and category setup
- Photo and video upload optimization
- Q&A section setup
- Review response templates
- Posting strategy guide
GBP Management
$250 – $500 / month
Ongoing management of your Google Business Profile to keep it active and ranking.
- Weekly Google Posts
- Photo and update management
- Review monitoring and response support
- Q&A monitoring
- Monthly performance insights
- Competitor activity tracking
Why SEO Is One of the Smartest Investments Your Business Can Make
Every day, people in your area search Google for exactly what your business offers. SEO puts you in front of those customers — at the exact moment they're looking for you. Unlike ads that stop the moment you stop paying, SEO builds lasting visibility that compounds over time.
46% of Google Searches Are Local
Nearly half of all searches have local intent — 'near me', 'in Minneapolis', 'close by'. If you're not optimized for local search, nearly half your potential customers can't find you.
SEO Compounds Over Time
Paid ads stop working the moment you stop paying. SEO builds momentum — rankings improve month after month, and the traffic keeps growing even if you maintain the same investment level.
Google Maps Visibility
When someone searches for your service on their phone, the Google Maps 3-pack appears above all other results. Local SEO puts your business in that prime position where 42% of clicks happen.
Credibility & Trust
Customers trust Google. Ranking on page one signals that your business is legitimate and established — it's a trust signal that paid ads cannot replicate no matter how much you spend.
High-Intent Traffic
Someone searching 'plumber near me' or 'Minneapolis website designer' is actively looking to buy. SEO captures customers at the moment of highest intent — unlike social media, where people are browsing, not buying.
Measurable ROI
With proper tracking, you can see exactly how many leads, calls, and customers your SEO is generating. It's not guesswork — you'll know your cost per lead and can track your return on investment.
What Goes Into Our SEO Work — Real Deliverables, Not Empty Promises
We don't sell "SEO packages" that are really just monthly reports telling you your rankings are the same. Every package includes actual work you can see — optimizations, content, citations, and technical improvements that move the needle.
Technical SEO Audit & Fixes
We find and fix the technical issues that hold your site back — broken links, missing meta tags, slow pages, crawl errors, mobile usability problems, and duplicate content. A clean technical foundation is step one.
Keyword Research & Strategy
We identify the exact search terms your customers use — not just the obvious ones, but long-tail keywords with high intent and low competition that your competitors are missing.
On-Page Optimization
Every page gets optimized title tags, meta descriptions, heading structure, internal linking, image alt text, and keyword-targeted content that signals to Google exactly what each page is about.
Google Business Profile Optimization
Your GBP listing gets fully optimized with accurate business info, categories, service areas, photos, posts, Q&A, and review management — critical for appearing in local search and Google Maps.
Citation Building & Directory Listings
We build and clean up your business listings across 50+ directories — Yelp, Yellow Pages, industry-specific directories, and local citation sources. Consistent NAP (name, address, phone) data is essential for local SEO.
Schema Markup & Structured Data
We implement the structured data Google uses to display rich results — review stars, FAQs, breadcrumbs, business info, and service details that make your listing stand out in search results.
Content Strategy & Optimization
We identify content opportunities, optimize existing pages, and recommend new content that targets valuable keywords. Good content is what actually ranks — everything else supports it.
Monthly Reporting You Can Understand
No jargon, no vanity metrics. You'll see keyword rankings, organic traffic, Google Maps visibility, conversion tracking, and what we did that month — in plain language you can act on.
How Our SEO Process Works
SEO is a process, not a one-time fix. Our approach is systematic, transparent, and focused on real results — not selling you on a long contract with vague promises.
Audit & Research
We analyze your current rankings, website health, competitors, and keyword opportunities to build a baseline and identify the biggest opportunities.
Strategy & Plan
We create a prioritized roadmap — which pages to optimize, which keywords to target, what content to create, and what technical fixes to make first.
Implementation
We execute the plan — optimizing pages, building citations, creating content, fixing technical issues, and implementing schema markup.
Monitor & Measure
We track rankings, traffic, conversions, and Google Maps visibility. Monthly reports show progress against goals and what we're doing next month.
Refine & Scale
We use data to double down on what's working and adjust what isn't. SEO improves as we learn what drives results for your specific business and market.
Which SEO Package Is Right For Your Business?
SEO isn't one-size-fits-all. The right package depends on your current rankings, your competition, and how aggressively you want to grow.
SEO Starter
Perfect if your business has little to no SEO in place. We'll build the foundation — Google Business Profile, local citations, on-page basics — so you start showing up in local searches and Google Maps.
SEO Growth
Best for businesses that already have a website and some search visibility but want to compete more aggressively. Deeper optimization, content strategy, technical SEO, and link building to climb the rankings.
SEO Dominance
For businesses serious about dominating local search and expanding to broader markets. Full-service SEO with a dedicated strategist, advanced tactics, and weekly attention to every detail.
Why Your Google Business Profile Matters More Than You Think
For local businesses, your Google Business Profile is often more important than your website for getting customers. It's the first thing people see when they search for your business or your services — and an optimized profile can generate more calls and visits than a top-ranked website.
Appears in the 3-Pack
The local 3-pack (the map with three businesses) gets 42% of clicks on local searches. An optimized GBP is what gets you there.
Drives Phone Calls
Customers can call you directly from your GBP listing with one tap on mobile — no website visit required. Every call is a potential customer.
Builds Trust Instantly
Photos, reviews, Q&A, and posts show customers you're active and legitimate before they ever visit your website. An empty profile looks abandoned.
Shows Real Insights
GBP analytics show you exactly how customers find you — what they searched for, whether they called or visited your site, and where they're located.
Frequently Asked Questions About SEO
How long does SEO take to show results?+
SEO is a marathon, not a sprint. You'll typically see initial improvements in local rankings and Google Maps visibility within 1–3 months. Meaningful ranking improvements for competitive keywords usually take 4–6 months of consistent work. The good news: once you rank, you tend to stay there as long as you maintain the work.
Is there a minimum contract for SEO services?+
We recommend a minimum of 6 months for SEO to give the work enough time to produce measurable results. SEO compounds — the first few months lay the foundation, and months 4–6 are when rankings typically start to climb. After the initial period, we work month-to-month.
What's the difference between SEO and Google Ads?+
SEO builds organic (free) visibility that compounds over time and stays even if you reduce spending. Google Ads are paid placements that appear at the top of results but stop the moment you stop paying. The best strategy usually combines both — ads for immediate visibility while SEO builds long-term rankings.
Do you guarantee first-page rankings?+
No ethical SEO provider guarantees specific rankings — Google's algorithm uses hundreds of factors, and anyone promising '#1 on Google' is either lying or using tactics that will eventually get your site penalized. What we do guarantee: real, measurable work every month that moves your rankings in the right direction, and full transparency into what we're doing and what results we're seeing.
Can you help if my business doesn't have a website yet?+
Yes. We can start with Google Business Profile optimization and local citations while your website is being built. For businesses that need a website, we offer website design and SEO together — which is actually the most efficient way, since we build the site with SEO baked in from day one.
How do you track SEO results?+
We track keyword rankings, organic search traffic (Google Search Console), Google Maps visibility and actions (calls, direction requests, website clicks), conversion tracking (form submissions, phone calls), and citation accuracy. Monthly reports show all of this in clear terms with month-over-month and year-over-year comparisons.
What's local SEO and why is it different?+
Local SEO focuses on ranking for location-based searches — 'restaurant Minneapolis', 'plumber near me', 'best salon St. Paul'. It includes Google Business Profile optimization, local citations, review management, location pages, and local link building. For businesses that serve a geographic area, local SEO is the highest-ROI marketing you can do.
Does blogging actually help with SEO?+
Yes — when done strategically. Blog posts targeting long-tail keywords capture traffic your main service pages don't. They also build topical authority, create internal linking opportunities, and give other sites something worth linking to. But random blog posts without a keyword strategy don't help — we focus on content that targets real searches your customers are making.
Ready to Get Found by Customers Searching for You?
Let's look at where your business appears in search results right now and build a plan to get you in front of the customers who are actively looking for what you offer. Free consultation, no obligation.