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Small Business SEO · Local + AI Search

Small business SEO services — more calls from Google, priced for a small business.

We're an SEO company built for small businesses: your Google Business Profile, a page for every service you sell, steady reviews and AI-search visibility, reported in calls and customers, not jargon.

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Short answer: small business SEO is the work that gets a local business found on Google Maps and in regular search for the services it sells. For most small businesses that means four things, in this order: a fully built Google Business Profile, one strong page per service and area, a steady flow of reviews, and a handful of real local links. Most small business SEO plans run $1,000 to $3,000 a month, and you should see movement within 90 days.

Who it's for

Who this is for

What's included

What you get

01

Google Business Profile

Categories, services, photos, posts and Q&A set up the way Google ranks the map pack.

02

Service + city pages

One page per service and area you want calls for, written for buyers, not keyword stuffing.

03

Reviews on autopilot

A simple text-request system so happy customers leave reviews that mention the service and city.

04

Technical fixes

Speed, mobile, schema and indexing fixed so Google can actually read your site.

05

Local links + citations

Chamber, local press, sponsors and consistent directory listings. No link farms.

06

Money reporting

A monthly one-page report: calls, leads, new customers and cost per customer.

Live client data

Receipts, not vanity metrics.

Real GSC data from real clients. If it's not in Google Search Console, it didn't happen.

GSC Verified

Dentist Practice

Orlando, FL · 90-day window
Clicks
946 +77.5%
Impressions
308,670 +100%
Position
27.2 +15
Top query: "veneer breath" at position 4.6 — 202 clicks.
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Private Investigator

Orange County, CA · 12-month window
Clicks
8,808 +324%
Impressions
1.69M +401%
Position
15.9 +22.8
Top query: "private investigator" at 5,985 impressions/mo.

How much does SEO cost for a small business?

Most small businesses spend $1,000 to $3,000 a month on SEO. The range depends on how competitive your market is and how many services and cities you want to rank for. A single-location dentist in a mid-size city sits at the low end; a personal injury firm in Los Angeles sits far above it. Be wary of $300/month plans: they usually mean automated reports and directory spam.

Cheaper than paying per click: in many local markets one Google Ads click costs $20 to $100. Rankings you earn keep bringing calls after the work is done.

How long does small business SEO take?

Google Business Profile and on-page fixes can move map rankings within 30 to 60 days. New service pages usually index and start climbing in 60 to 90 days. Competitive terms take 6 to 12 months. That's why our 90-day guarantee is tied to measurable ranking movement in your own Search Console.

Can I do SEO myself?

Yes, the basics. Fill out every field in your Google Business Profile, pick the right primary category, ask every happy customer for a review, and give each main service its own page with your city in the title. Hiring makes sense when your market is competitive or your time is worth more running the business.

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90-Day Guarantee

Movement or your money back

FAQ

Honest answers to real questions

What does an SEO company for small business actually do?

It builds and optimizes your Google Business Profile, creates service and location pages, fixes technical issues, earns local links and reviews, and reports results. A good one reports in calls and customers, not just rankings.

How much should a small business pay for SEO?

Most small businesses pay $1,000 to $3,000 a month. Very competitive markets cost more. Plans under $500 a month are usually automated and rarely move rankings.

Is SEO worth it for a small business?

If people search for what you sell in your area, usually yes. Compare it to Google Ads: if a click costs $30 and SEO brings 100 extra visits a month, that's $3,000 of traffic you don't pay for each month.

How do I know if my SEO company is working?

Ask for results from your own Google Search Console and Google Business Profile: clicks, calls, direction requests and rankings for the services you sell. If they can't show those, it isn't working.

Do you lock small businesses into long contracts?

No. Plans are month-to-month during the 90-day guarantee window, with 30 days notice to cancel.

Client review

“Results we can see in our schedule.”

★★★★★
Key Rank Strategies has been a game-changer for our dental practice. They completely reworked our website and fine-tuned it so we show up for the searches that actually matter including emergency dentist, cosmetic dentistry, and restorative work. Since the changes went live, we’ve seen a clear increase in new patients finding us through Google and AI-powered search. George brought real technical expertise and a clear understanding of how people search for dental care today. He made the process straightforward and delivered results we can see in our schedule.

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