SEO Services for Louisville Small Businesses
I don't just build websites. I make sure people actually find them. Local SEO, Google Business Profile optimization, and keyword strategy that gets your business in front of Louisville customers who are searching right now.
Monthly reporting. No long-term contracts.
Call/Text (502) 305-4043
If You're Not on Page 1, You're Invisible
97% of consumers search online before visiting a local business. If your company doesn't show up on the first page of Google when someone searches for what you do in Louisville, they're calling your competitor instead. SEO fixes that.
Louisville has over 840 small businesses in the KLW directory alone. That's a lot of competition. But here's what most business owners don't realize: the majority of those businesses don't show up on Google at all. Their websites exist, but they're buried on page 5 or worse.
You've probably searched for your own business and been frustrated by the results. Maybe your competitor who does worse work is ranking above you. Maybe your Google listing has the wrong phone number. Maybe you've been told "SEO takes years" by agencies who charge thousands a month with nothing to show for it.
I take a different approach. I focus on what actually moves the needle for local businesses: your Google Business Profile, the right keywords, and content that answers what your customers are actually searching for.
What's Included in Louisville SEO Services
My SEO service covers everything a Louisville small business needs to start ranking on Google. This is not a set-it-and-forget-it package. I work on your site every month and send you a report showing exactly what happened.
Google Business Profile Optimization
Your Google Business Profile is the single biggest factor in local search rankings. I'll optimize your categories, description, photos, posts, and Q&A. If you don't have one, I'll set it up from scratch. This alone can put you on the map. Literally.
Keyword Research
I find the exact phrases your customers are typing into Google when they need what you offer. Not generic terms like "best company" but real, local searches: "plumber near me," "dentist Louisville KY," "roof repair Jeffersontown." Then I build your content around those searches.
On-Page SEO
Title tags, meta descriptions, header structure, image optimization, internal linking, and page speed. These are the basics that most small business websites get wrong. I fix them so Google understands what your pages are about and ranks them accordingly.
Local Citations
Your business name, address, and phone number need to be consistent across the internet. Yelp, Facebook, Yellow Pages, industry directories. Inconsistent listings confuse Google and hurt your rankings. I audit and fix your citations so everything matches.
Monthly Reporting
Every month, you get a report showing keyword rankings, traffic changes, what I worked on, and what's planned next. No mystery about where your money goes. If something isn't working, I'll tell you and adjust the strategy. You'll always know exactly what's happening.
Content Strategy
New pages quarterly targeting the searches your customers are making. Service area pages, FAQ content, blog posts that answer real questions. Each piece of content is another chance to show up on Google. I research, write, and publish it for you.
How SEO Works with Me
SEO with Louisville Web Guy is straightforward. I'm both the strategist and the person making changes to your site. No account managers, no middlemen, no waiting weeks for a simple update. Here's how it goes.
Free assessment.
Call or text me. I'll pull up your site, check your Google presence, and tell you honestly where you stand. If you don't actually need SEO help, I'll say so.
I build the strategy.
What are people in Louisville searching for when they need your business? Where are your competitors ranking? Where are the gaps? I map it all out and show you the plan.
I do the work.
On-page optimization, Google Business Profile updates, citation cleanup, content creation. I handle all of it. You don't have to learn SEO or touch any code.
You see the results.
Monthly reports with real numbers. Rankings, traffic, phone calls. You'll know exactly what's working and what we're doing next. No jargon, no fluff.
Simple SEO Pricing
Most Louisville SEO companies lock you into 12-month contracts and charge $1,500+/month. I keep it simple: honest pricing, monthly reporting, and no contracts. Pick the plan that fits your business.
Starter
Best for businesses that need a website first:
- ✓ Custom-designed website (no templates)
- ✓ Mobile-friendly and fast
- ✓ Basic SEO setup (titles, descriptions, structure)
- ✓ Google Analytics and Search Console
- ✓ Hosting, domain, and SSL included
- ✓ Live in 1-2 weeks
Pro
Best for businesses that want to rank on Google:
- ✓ Everything in Starter
- ✓ Google Business Profile setup and management
- ✓ Monthly keyword research and optimization
- ✓ Local SEO and map pack strategy
- ✓ New content pages quarterly
- ✓ Monthly performance report
- ✓ Local citation building
- ✓ Priority support
Website Rescue
Best for businesses with an existing site that's not performing:
- ✓ Full site audit and SEO diagnosis
- ✓ Technical and performance check
- ✓ Competitor analysis
- ✓ Written report with prioritized fix-it plan
- ✓ Clear pricing for repairs (no surprises)
Why Louisville Businesses Choose Me Over Big SEO Agencies
I'm not a developer that hates talking to clients and I'm not a client-facing account manager who doesn't know how to develop. I'm both. When you call me, you're talking to the same person who's optimizing your site, writing your content, and managing your Google listing.
Big SEO agencies in Louisville charge $1,500 to $5,000 a month. They assign you an account manager who doesn't do the technical work. Changes go through a ticket system. You wait days for simple updates. And the "strategy" is often the same template they use for everyone.
I work directly with you. Text me, I answer. Need a quick update? It's done today, not next sprint. And because I specialize in small businesses, I know exactly which SEO strategies work when you're competing against other local companies, not Fortune 500 brands.
❌ Big SEO Agencies
- ❌ $1,500-$5,000+/month
- ❌ 12-month contracts
- ❌ Account manager (not the person doing the work)
- ❌ Ticket systems for simple changes
- ❌ Same template strategy for every client
✔ Louisville Web Guy
- ✔ $275/month
- ✔ No long-term contracts
- ✔ I do the strategy AND the work
- ✔ Text or call me directly
- ✔ Custom strategy for your business
SEO Questions Louisville Business Owners Ask
Straight answers about SEO for local businesses. No jargon.
How long does SEO take to work for a Louisville business?
Most Louisville businesses start seeing measurable improvements in 3-6 months. Technical fixes and Google Business Profile optimization can show results in weeks. Keyword rankings and organic traffic growth typically take 3-6 months of consistent work. I send monthly reports so you can track progress from day one. SEO is not a one-time project. It's ongoing work that compounds over time.
What's included in your Louisville SEO services?
The Pro plan ($275/month) includes Google Business Profile optimization, monthly keyword research, on-page SEO for your website, local citation building, content strategy with new pages quarterly, and a monthly performance report. Everything is focused on getting your business found in Louisville-area Google searches. You can see the full breakdown in the pricing section above.
Do I need a website before starting SEO?
You need some kind of web presence, but it doesn't have to be perfect. If you already have a website, I can optimize it. If you need a new site, I can build one and handle SEO from the start. The Starter plan ($150/month + $950 setup) gets you a website, and the Pro plan ($275/month + $950 setup) adds ongoing SEO. Either way, your Google Business Profile is the first thing I optimize because it has the biggest immediate impact on local rankings.
How is this different from a big SEO agency?
Big agencies assign you an account manager who doesn't do the actual work. I'm both the strategist and the person making changes to your site. No ticket systems, no waiting for approvals. You text me, I handle it. I also focus exclusively on small businesses in Louisville, so I know this market. And at $275/month with no contracts, the risk is a lot lower than a $2,000/month agency retainer with a 12-month lock-in.
Is there a long-term contract?
No long-term contracts. SEO works best as an ongoing effort, and most clients stay because they see results, not because they're locked in. I recommend giving it at least 3-6 months to see real traction, but you're never stuck. If it's not working, we talk about it. If you want to stop, you stop.
What if I already have a Google Business Profile?
Great, that's a head start. Most profiles I see are only partially optimized. I'll audit yours, fix the categories, update the description with the right keywords, add photos, set up posts, and make sure your NAP (name, address, phone) is consistent everywhere online. Even small improvements to an existing profile can boost your local rankings. I wrote a guide on getting more Google reviews that can help too.
Ready to Get Found on Google?
Call or text me. I'll look at your current Google presence, tell you where you stand, and give you a straight answer on what it would take to start ranking. No pitch, no pressure.
Call/Text (502) 305-4043Serving small businesses throughout Louisville, Jeffersontown, St. Matthews, Shelbyville, and all of Kentucky