How long until I see SEO results?+
Most clients see early ranking movement within 30-60 days, meaningful traffic gains by month 3, and compounding lead growth through month 6 and beyond. SEO compounds — the work you fund in month one drives results 6-12 months later. We are transparent: if your site has technical debt or no domain authority, expect a slower ramp.
What is the difference between SEO, GEO, and AEO?+
SEO ranks you in Google's blue links. GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) gets your content cited by AI Overviews and Perplexity. AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) gets you recommended by chat assistants like ChatGPT and Claude. All three use overlapping foundations but require distinct optimization tactics. We do all three under one retainer.
Do you do local SEO and Google Business Profile management?+
Yes. Local SEO is included in every retainer for service-area businesses. We handle GBP optimization, citation cleanup across 50+ directories, review request workflows, and local content production. For multi-location businesses, we set up location-specific landing pages and manage each GBP profile.
How much does SEO cost?+
Our SEO retainers start at $2,500/month for service-area businesses and scale to $10,000+/month for competitive verticals or multi-location operations. Pricing is based on your market competition, content production volume, and link-building scope. There is no setup fee, and engagements are month-to-month — cancel anytime, no minimum, no lock-in.
Can you guarantee rankings?+
No legitimate agency can guarantee Google rankings — anyone who does is lying. What we can guarantee is the work: the audit, the strategy, the content, the links, the schema, and the reporting. We share live dashboards, send weekly updates, and meet monthly. If we are not delivering on the agreed scope, cancel anytime — month-to-month, no minimum, no lock-in.
What if my site has technical problems?+
We fix them. Most agencies bill technical SEO separately or pass it to your developer. We handle Core Web Vitals, crawlability, indexation, redirects, and migrations in-house at no extra cost. If your site needs a rebuild, we will tell you honestly and quote the work separately rather than band-aid a broken foundation.
Do I own the content and backlinks?+
Yes, fully. All content, schema, on-page changes, and earned backlinks belong to you. If you cancel, your rankings and traffic continue. We do not use private blog networks, link farms, or any tactics that put your domain at risk. Every link we earn is editorial and would survive a Google penalty review.