Our Approach to SEO and the Seven Pillars
Some agencies talk about things like "SERP optimization" or "crawlable site structures" as if they're revolutionary technologies. In reality, these are baseline practices that any competent developer should already be handling.
We formulate our websites according to the seven pillars of SEO throughout the development process so that you can go above and beyond an entry-level approach and your site is built to perform competitively.
Technical quality: clean code, fast load times, proper indexing, SSL, and reliable hosting so Google sees the site as legitimate and professional
Authority: we align your website with your Google Business Profile, reviews, citations, and local mentions so Google trusts that you're a real business in a real place
Content relevance: every page is written to clearly match your service and niche so Google knows exactly what you do and who to show you to
Search intent alignment: service pages are built to convert customers, not read like blog posts, and FAQs handle research-style searches without diluting sales pages
Site structure: clear page hierarchy, logical internal links, and no dead ends so users and search engines can navigate effortlessly
Click-through behavior: pages are structured to look trustworthy in search results and keep users engaged once they arrive
Local SEO: often the most overlooked, local SEO is essential to small businesses positioning themselves within a local economy. Factors like backlinks from reviews in the area and Name-Address-Phone Number consistency are considered.
Optionally, if a client wants the absolute best ranking, we consult with an external SEO professional to do an in-depth analysis of the target market. However, this is a longer-term investment, and isn't as huge of an ROI as the seven pillars.