Chicago Local SEO

Chicago SEO services that generate more leads and make you money.

Dominate the Windy City market without blowing your budget, thanks to our affordable local SEO services tailored for Chicago businesses.

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Our Chicago SEO services have been featured in:

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We've seen your story before.

You know you need a website for your small business. You’ve been putting it off for years because of [insert excuse here]. But now, you’re ready.

You manage to find a reliable, trustworthy web designer who builds you a beautiful new website at a reasonable price.

Your hot new website launches for the world to see, and you eagerly anticipate the flood of new customers that is sure to come!

But then…

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Nothing.

Frustrating, isn’t it? To finally make a real investment into your online presence, only to get zero results in return?

This is the situation that all too many small businesses find themselves in every single day. Owning a beautiful website that gets no traffic and zero new customers.

And you know what? We had the same problem.

So we did something about it.

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0 to 27,000 visits every month.

We were super pumped to be doing web design differently. To offer fast and affordable web design for small businesses everywhere. And to do all of it with a level of honesty and transparency rarely seen in the industry.

But we were starting from scratch. And, like literally every other business in the world, wanted to get on the first page of Google ASAP.

The difference is, while others wanted to, we actually did.

And now we’re ready to help you do the same.

How did we do it?

Listen, search engine optimization is hard. The days of keyword-stuffing and link directories are long gone, friends.
For the past 10-15 years, if you wanted to have a shot at getting on the first page of Google, you needed to be producing regular, stellar-quality content on your website.
Writing fantastic blog posts that prioritize the user experience is exactly how we got RapidWebLaunch to rank #1 in Google for some very competitive keywords.
Put simply, we grew our entire SEO agency through nothing but organic traffic. (and some good ol’ fashioned word-of-mouth)
Is it still possible to replicate this success?

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But things have changed...

Simply put, AI (artificial intelligence) is changing everything. And fast.

The barrier to entry for creating high quality blog posts has been dramatically lowered. Anyone with a phone can write about anything with the help of AI.

This means that the internet is going to be inundated with content. Your business would need to invest thousands of dollars per month if you want to have a chance at ranking near the top.

Which is why a strategy adjustment is needed.

Here is how we can rank your local business where it really matters. In your community.

David Brooks, the owner of Dakota Trauma Therapy, giving a fine testimonial for the small business digital marketing agency, RapidWebLaunch.

RapidWebLaunch has provided exceptionally effective Search Engine Optimization for us on an ongoing basis.

[We] have moved to, or very near, the top of page one of Google without having to separately purchase keywords for several of our most desired terms including PTSD, EMDR, anxiety, etc.

Our business has grown very significantly over time primarily due to RapidWebLaunch’s search engine optimization (SEO).

Don't believe us? Check out these real-life local SEO case studies.

After we built a shiny new website for these businesses, we tackled their local SEO plan for them.

We've got the case studies to prove it.

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SSD Pools grows 6 digits in just 3 years

A Houston, TX pool cleaning company goes from 0 to $100,000's in annual revenue in just a couple of years.

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Dakota Trauma grows revenue by over 400%

A Bismarck, ND psychotherapist starts a new practice and begins to build a steady client base after just a few months. And still growing today.

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The Cleaning Company grows website traffic by 1,150%

An established Toronto, ON cleaning company grows even further and continues to dominate the cleaning industry in the 6ix.

What's included in our local Chicago SEO package?

Flip the switch on and start getting more website traffic and more customers.

Start with a Chicago SEO audit to find out what is, and isn't working with your website

Before you can dominate the Windy City’s online arena, you need a rock-solid blueprint of what’s working (and what’s not). A thorough SEO audit serves as your digital deep-dive, uncovering golden keyword strategies tailored for Chicago’s market, fine-tuning your on-page optimization, scrutinizing your technical SEO prowess, evaluating your backlink profile, sizing up the competition with a keen competitive analysis, organizing a sleek site architecture, and analyzing analytics to track your triumphs. It’s like taking a magnifying glass to your online footprint, only way cooler.

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On-page Chicago SEO that Google loves

We’ll turbocharge your Windy City website with top-notch on-page SEO. Imagine your site’s title tags and meta descriptions as neon signs, beckoning the Google bots and clientele alike. Crisp, clear headings will guide visitors like a map down Michigan Avenue. With seamless internal linking, your users will hop from page to page as effortlessly as a Chicago ‘L’ train. And let’s not forget the visual flair; optimized images reduce load times, because faster is always better—unless it’s deep-dish pizza.

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In-depth keyword research that identifies what your Chicago, Illinois customers are searching for

Keyword research isn’t just about finding words; it’s about unlocking the secret language of your audience in the Windy City. By identifying target demographics and digging up high-traffic, low-competition keywords, you’re essentially putting a megaphone to the whispers of search intent. And with ongoing keyword performance monitoring, you’re not just playing the game, you’re keeping score – and celebrating the wins.

Technical Chicago SEO that algorithms will devour

Ok, imagine your website’s a deep-dish pizza—technical SEO is the secret sauce that lets it sizzle in the Windy City’s digital skyline. Spot-on site architecture ensures businesses find their slice of web heaven, snappy loading speeds keep visitors hungrier for more, and mobile optimization ensures everyone’s getting a piece, no matter the device. Plus, with top-notch security, your site stays as safe as a vault at The Bean. Don’t even start on indexing and monitoring; without them, you’re just shouting into the Lake Michigan winds.

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Local SEO for Chicago businesses that crushes the competition

Local SEO supercharges your Chicago business, making it the hot spot in a haystack of online noise. By fine-tuning your Google My Business profile, turning local keywords into customer magnets, and stacking up those all-important local citations, we ensure you’re as visible as the Willis Tower on a clear day. And with reviews pouring in like deep-dish pizza orders on a Friday night, your reputation will soar as high as Chicago’s pride.

Google My Business management to keep the Google love strong in Chicago

When you optimize your Google My Business profile, you’re not just tidying up your digital storefront for the good folk of Chicago—you’re rolling out the red carpet on the internet’s busiest street. Think spot-on accurate info, eye-catching high-quality photos, and engaging regular posts that keep your audience more hooked than deep-dish pizza on a Saturday night. It’s all about putting your best foot forward, online-style.

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Reviews management that impresses potential Chicago customers

Every Windy City business knows that reviews are the bread and butter of local buzz. They’re like your digital street cred, boosting your visibility like a beacon on the Lake Michigan shoreline. By gathering more rave reviews, genuinely responding to customer chatter, and managing those pesky negative critiques with style, you’ll be paving your way to SEO stardom among locals and tourists alike.

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Organized citations and listings that prove to Google your Chicago business is legit

Consistent NAP management ensures your business is like a Chicago hotdog—perfectly reliable and incredibly satisfying to local search appetites. By managing citations, we make your business as famous as the Sears Tower in search results, delivering a boost louder than a L train to your local visibility. This includes meticulous listing of your info across relevant directories, like the careful layering of toppings on a deep-dish pizza, to enhance your online presence and credibility.

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Keep a sharp eye on your Chicago website's rankings

How rank tracking propels your Windy City venture to soaring heights: It’s the compass that navigates your SEO journey, ensuring you’re not just throwing spaghetti at the wall and seeing what sticks. With meticulous tracking, you’ll spot trends, bark up the right tree with keywords, and get the skinny on local competitors. It’s like having a map of Chicago’s SEO landscape, but without the hassle of rush hour traffic.

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Completely hands-free

We plan, create, optimize, strategize, research, post, share, monitor, and rank everything.

You don’t have to do anything.

Unless, of course, you want to. We always have room for custom community-oriented content that you’d like to share. (such as community events, sponsorships, charity donations, etc)

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The numbers don't lie.

We do search engine optimization. And we do it really well.

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How to choose the best local Chicago SEO company for your business.

How exactly do you find the best SEO services for you when everyone makes the same claim?

They're
honest

Have a conversation with the SEO expert. (Like, talking. No email or text.) You'll quickly get a feel of what kind of person they are.

They're
Proven

Unless they're new (at which point you can likely get them at a discount), they should have case studies to prove their expertise.

They're
realistic

Are they making grandiose claims and guarantees? Sounds lovely. But it's likely not true. No SEO expert can guarantee anything.

They're
affordable

Affordable SEO is relative. But, generally speaking, good SEO doesn't need to cost a fortune. Your ROI should be clear.

They
RANK

Would you hire a mechanic that drives a piece of junk? A cleaner with a dirty home? So why hire an SEO expert that doesn't rank?

They're
Buds

Can you see yourself grabbing a beer with this SEO expert? Ok maybe this one isn't super important but it would be cool!

Expert local Chicago SEO services that will make you money.

We have SEO expertise for businesses of all sizes.

Local SEO requires a custom strategy to be successful

Reach out and let's chat about your goals.
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  • Keyword research
  • On-page SEO
  • Technical SEO
  • Local SEO
  • Google My Business management
  • Reviews management
  • Citations management
  • Integrations and analytics
  • Rank tracking
  • Monthly report

A website with no SEO plan is like putting up a billboard at the bottom of Mariana's Trench.

Let’s get that hot website of yours the attention it deserves.

A website without SEO is like putting up a billboard ad at the bottom of Mariana's Trench.