SEO and getting found
Google rankings, local SEO, reviews, AI assistants and ads.
Will my website show up on Google?
Yes. Every site has the SEO basics built in and is submitted to Google and Bing, so it will be indexed. Ranking high for competitive searches takes ongoing SEO and time.
How long until I rank?
An established local business usually sees first movement in 2 to 4 months. A brand-new website needs 6 months or more for competitive searches. Specific, long-tail searches can rank sooner.
Can you guarantee first page or number one?
No. Google controls rankings, so nobody can honestly guarantee them. We commit to doing the work, and we report on what matters: calls and enquiries.
Is SEO included, or is it extra?
The SEO basics are included in every build: page titles, structure, schema, speed, and submission to Google and Bing. Ongoing SEO is a separate monthly service.
What does ongoing local SEO cost?
Three monthly plans. Starter, $199: Google Business Profile management, consistent business details, review requests, Search Console monitoring and a monthly report. Growth, $399: everything in Starter plus a new page or guide each month, AI search optimization and call tracking. Competitive, $699: everything in Growth plus two new pages or guides a month, mentions on trusted sites, competitor tracking and a quarterly review call.
What's the difference between a website and SEO?
Your website is your shop. SEO is the signposts and the reputation that bring people to it. We build every site ready for SEO, and ongoing SEO keeps building your visibility.
What is local SEO? Do I need it?
Local SEO gets your business into Google's map and local results when people nearby search, for example "plumber near me". You need it if you serve customers in a specific area.
What's a Google Business Profile? Do I need one?
It's your free listing on Google Maps and Search, with your hours, reviews, photos and a call button. It's essential for local businesses. We can set it up or fix an existing one. It needs a real address or a real service area.
Will I lose my current Google rankings if I redesign?
Not if it's done right. Before changing anything, we record which pages bring you visitors. We keep or redirect every URL (301 redirects) and watch Search Console after launch. A small, temporary dip can happen.
Do I need a blog to rank?
No. Service pages, your Google Business Profile and reviews matter more. A few genuinely useful guides help later.
How do I get more reviews?
Ask at the right moment. Right after a job or visit, send a short text with a direct link to your Google review page, and reply to every review you get. Don't offer incentives, and don't filter out unhappy customers; Google prohibits both.
Can you get my business recommended by ChatGPT or other AI assistants?
We can improve your chances, but nobody can guarantee it. We make your business easy for assistants to find and trust: pages that answer first, consistent facts everywhere, access for AI crawlers, and mentions on trusted sites. Then we track the results every month.
What does AI search optimization cost?
It's included in the Growth ($399) and Competitive ($699) SEO plans. It isn't sold on its own.
Should I do Google Ads instead of SEO?
They do different jobs. Ads bring calls right away but stop the moment you stop paying. SEO takes months but keeps working. Many businesses run ads while SEO builds up. We build the landing pages for ads.
Want more enquiries from your website?
Tell us about your business. We reply within one working day with a plain-language plan and a fixed price.