I work through the same sequence with every client — not because it's a formula, but because the order matters. You can't build authority on a broken foundation, and you shouldn't be spending on paid ads before organic is working for you.
Step
FoundationPhase 01
01
Fix the technical stuff first.
Most local business websites are doing quiet damage. Slow load times, thin pages, no structured data, a Google Business Profile that hasn't been touched in two years. I start here because everything else depends on having a solid base — there's no point running Google Ads to a site that loses people before the page loads.
You'll get a full technical audit, Core Web Vitals brought up to standard, on-page SEO across your key pages, and your GBP properly configured and verified.
Site Performance & Core Web Vitals
Conversion Architecture
Google Business Profile Setup
Step
AuthorityPhase 02
02
Show up in all three places people look.
Google, Siri, and ChatGPT are three different surfaces where the same customer might be searching for your service right now. Most businesses only show up in one of them — if that. I build your presence across all three so you're the answer wherever the question gets asked.
This is where I build location pages, service content, FAQ structure for voice search, and the signals that make AI tools cite you as the answer for local queries.
Local SEO · Google Search
AEO · Voice & Smart Assistants
GEO · AI Answer Engines
Step
AccelerationPhase 03
03
Fill the gaps with paid, then pull back.
Once the organic foundations are in place, paid search works significantly better — you're not starting from zero, so your cost-per-lead drops. I add Google Ads and Meta campaigns where they make sense, track what they bring in, and scale back as organic takes over. The goal is a business that doesn't depend on ad spend to survive.
Google Search Ads, local service ads, Meta lead generation, and monthly reporting that shows what each channel actually contributed to your pipeline.
Usually two to four weeks, depending on the size of your site and how much needs fixing. Some businesses have a solid base that just needs tuning — others need more fundamental work. I'll tell you which after the audit.
Do I need to be involved during the build?
Not much. The kick-off call takes about an hour — I ask about your business, your ideal customers, what you want more of. After that, you'll hear from me with occasional questions, but you're not managing the project. That's what you're paying me for.
When do I start seeing results?
The technical and GBP work tends to move quickly — most clients notice early improvement in the first month or two. Organic rankings take longer. Expect to see real movement around months three to four, and the full effect by months nine to twelve. It's not glamorous, but that's the honest answer. Anyone promising page one in three weeks is not someone you should trust with your marketing budget.
Do I need all three phases?
Not necessarily at once. Some businesses start with Phase 01 and 02 and don't need paid search at all — organic and GBP do the job. Others need leads immediately and start Phase 03 in parallel. I'll recommend what actually fits your situation, not what sells the biggest package.
What if I already have a website I like?
Then we keep it, if it's technically sound. I'm not in the business of rebuilding things that don't need rebuilding. If the site's fast, structured well, and converts — I'll work with what's there. If there are issues holding you back, I'll tell you exactly what they are and what fixing them would involve.
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