How long does SEO take to work?+
Expect three to six months for meaningful changes in local rankings, and longer in competitive categories. Fixes to your Google Business Profile and technical problems can show results sooner. SRG Auto Glass moved from 7th to the top 3 in local search in about three months. We can't promise that timeline for every business, because it depends on your competitors, reviews and starting point.
What's the difference between local SEO and regular SEO?+
Local SEO targets searches with a location in mind, like "med spa near me" or "windshield repair Toronto", where Google shows a map with three businesses. It relies heavily on your Google Business Profile, reviews and location pages. Regular (organic) SEO targets the standard search results and depends more on your website's content and links. Most of our clients need both.
Do you guarantee first-page rankings?+
No. Nobody controls Google's rankings, and any agency that guarantees a position is either guessing or targeting searches nobody makes. We commit to the work, show you what we did each month, and report on the results that matter: calls, forms and bookings.
Is SEO worth it if I already run Google Ads?+
Usually, yes. Ads stop the moment you stop paying; organic rankings keep bringing visitors. Running both also lets us use your ad data to pick the searches worth ranking for. If your budget only allows one, we'll tell you which to start with on a free call.
Do I need a new website for SEO?+
Not usually. Most sites can be fixed. If yours is too slow or too hard to update to rank well, we'll say so in the audit and give you the option of a new website, but it's never a requirement.
Can you do SEO for a business without a storefront?+
Yes. Service-area businesses, like mobile services, trades and home services, can still appear in Google Maps by hiding their address and setting the areas they serve in their Google Business Profile. The work is similar, with more focus on service and area pages.