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Rank where your Ottawa customers are looking.

Local SEO built for small businesses that want more visibility, more qualified traffic, and more booked customers — not vanity rankings on terms nobody searches.

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We'll review your site and email a clear report on what's holding rankings back — usually within 48 hours.



    Case study

    How we helped an Ottawa law firm grow consistent organic traffic.

    ★ Legal · J. Solomon Law

    The situation

    • Website ranked for the firm's name only
    • Weak SEO setup in place
    • Low visibility & inconsistent traffic

    What we did

    • Technical SEO fixes for indexing & speed
    • On-page optimization aligned with search intent
    • Keyword targeting for Ottawa legal searches
    • Ongoing blog strategy that builds topical authority
    • Google Business Profile optimization
    Google Search Console — organic impressions over time
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul
    +412%
    Organic impressions
    +178%
    Click-through rate
    3.2×
    Qualified leads
    Ottawa SEO Services

    SEO isn't a checklist.
    It's layers.

    Six layers that work together: technical foundation, on-page signals, local visibility, content strategy, authority building, and reporting. Skip a layer and the rest underperforms.

    01 — Foundation

    Technical SEO

    The technical issues that stop a site from performing in search. Indexing, page speed, mobile usability, site structure — we fix the base before tuning anything else.

    • Indexing & crawl fixes
    • Page speed improvements
    • Mobile performance audit
    • Site structure cleanup
    02 — On-page

    On-Page SEO

    Optimize core pages so Google can clearly understand what your business does and who it serves. Visible upside for most Ottawa small business sites.

    • Keyword targeting
    • Meta titles & descriptions
    • Heading & content optimization
    • Internal linking improvements
    03 — Local

    Local SEO

    For Ottawa service businesses, the Map Pack is where the clicks are. We optimize for it directly — Google Business, local schema, neighbourhood signals.

    • Google Business optimization
    • Local keyword research
    • Schema markup & citations
    • Neighbourhood landing pages
    04 — Content

    Content Strategy

    Build content that answers the questions your Ottawa customers are already asking. This is how websites earn rankings for terms beyond their brand.

    • SEO blog strategy
    • Search-intent content planning
    • Service-page optimization
    • Long-form traffic growth
    05 — Authority

    Authority Building

    Ranking isn't only about your pages. Topical authority — content depth, citations, mentions — is what tells Google your site deserves visibility.

    • Backlink strategy guidance
    • Content authority improvements
    • Trust signal development
    • Competitive SEO strengthening
    06 — Reporting

    Reporting & Growth Tracking

    You see what's improving and what's moving. Monthly reports on rankings, traffic, and visibility — plus quarterly strategy reviews tied to leads, not vanity metrics.

    • Keyword position tracking
    • Traffic & visibility trends
    • Impressions & clicks
    • Clear monthly reporting

    Want to improve your visibility on Google?

    Start with a free audit. We'll show you exactly what's holding your rankings back — and what to do next.

    SEO FAQ

    SEO questions Ottawa
    business owners ask.

    01

    Why is my website not showing on Google?

    Usually one of three things: technical SEO issues (crawl problems, slow speeds), weak on-page signals (missing meta data, thin content), or no local SEO setup (no Google Business profile, no local schema). Most small business sites in Ottawa need work on all three.
    02

    How long does SEO take to work?

    For local Ottawa searches, 60–90 days for noticeable movement and 4–6 months for consistent gains. SEO compounds — the first quarter feels slow, the second feels fast.
    03

    How can I improve my website's SEO?

    Fix Core Web Vitals, set up Google Business Profile, add local schema, rewrite weak page titles, and publish content targeting questions your Ottawa customers actually search for.
    04

    What is local SEO and why does it matter?

    Local SEO is what gets your business into the Google Map Pack — the three results with the map. For Ottawa service businesses, that's where most of the clicks happen.
    05

    Why does my website have no traffic?

    Either nobody is searching for what you offer (keyword problem), search engines don't know your site is relevant (technical/content problem), or you rank but for the wrong terms. A free audit is where we find which.
    06

    Is SEO worth it for small businesses?

    For local Ottawa businesses, often yes. A top-3 ranking compounds — it pays you every month, indefinitely. Google Ads stops the moment you stop paying.
    07

    How do I rank higher on Google in Ottawa?

    Three priorities: (1) fully optimize your Google Business Profile, (2) build location-specific landing pages with local schema, (3) publish content that answers Ottawa-specific customer questions.
    08

    What's the difference between SEO and Google Ads?

    SEO earns rankings over time; Google Ads buys placement instantly. SEO compounds and keeps working; Ads stop when budget stops. Most Ottawa small businesses do SEO first and use Ads strategically.
    09

    How much does SEO cost in Ottawa?

    Our SEO Growth retainer starts at $449/month. One-time audits run $400. Most small businesses get the best results from a monthly retainer that includes content, optimization, and reporting.
    10

    Do I need ongoing SEO or just a one-time setup?

    Setup matters, but SEO is a moving target. Competitors update content, Google updates algorithms, your business changes. Most Ottawa businesses that rank consistently have someone working on it monthly.
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