SEO consulting services from 11+ years of expert strategy
Want more leads to grow your business?
A great website and search engine optimization can deliver all the sales you need.
Just like a thriving garden, your website and SEO needs the right care to grow. I help businesses like yours get more customers through search results on Google, Bing, and AI.
Ready to focus less on marketing and more on your business?
Why choose an experienced SEO consultant?
Hi, I’m Jake Braught. With 11+ years of digital marketing expertise, I provide SEO consulting services tailored to your business. I work across industries from small businesses to Fortune 100 companies. Unlike large agencies, working with an independent SEO consultant means:
- Proven results – Experience increasing organic traffic in many different niches
- Customized solutions – Tactics tailored specifically to your business goals
- Direct access to expertise – Work directly with me, not account managers
- Comprehensive strategies – A strong SEO foundation helps you gain GEO traction on ChatGPT, Perplexity, and other AI search platforms
- Transparent communication – Clear reporting & regular progress updates
How I can help your business grow
Audit your website and current search visibility
Think of this as soil testing for your website.
I’ll dig deep to find what’s holding back your organic traffic growth, then create a clear action plan to get your business in front of more customers online.
Get an SEO strategy to help with your business goals
As your marketing partner, I’ll analyze your current performance and create a custom roadmap aligned to your business goals.
Get clear direction on what to prioritize and why.
Create optimized site content to build industry authority
Great content is like water and sunlight for your website.
I’ll help you create pages optimized for search engines, AI, and (most importantly) your customers.
Prepare for AI ask engines and chatbots
Build a solid SEO base so your content is ready for AI-powered search platforms like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Claude.
As AI tools reshape how people search, we can track and nurture your business’ visibility in AI-generated responses.
Strengthen your local area presence online
For businesses with a physical location, multiple locations, or defined service areas, looking to serve local customers.
I’ll optimize your Google Business Profile and local search presence to help nearby customers find you so they can call, visit, and book appointments.
Design & develop your search-optimized site
Replace an outdated website or launch a brand new site to help generate more leads and sales.
I’ll build search optimization into every aspect of your site from planning through launch so your website can attract organic traffic and convert visitors into customers.
What I bring your business
- 11+ years of digital marketing expertise, focused on organic & paid search
- Proven track record with small businesses to enterprises
- Deep expertise in SEO, SEM, websites, content creation, & digital strategy
What clients say
Heather Blackwell“Jake has an analytical and business-focused mind that is necessary in marketing today. I would absolutely hire him again.”
Performance Marketing Director
Why work with Jake?
We’ll build a meaningful business partnership that lasts.
Experience
My work across many business types helps you grow.
- 11+ years cultivating web growth 🌱
- Helped 100+ biz flourish online 🌿
- SMB to corporate roots 🌳
Results
We’ll set goals to measure key successes together.
- Traffic increases across industries 📈
- Page 1 search rankings planted 🪴
- Pipeline & revenue for clients 💸
Start growing today
Get a free consultation to see how to help your business thrive.
Let’s overcome your challenges together
Locally or nationally, I help you
- Outrank competitors in your target markets
- Capture more customers searching for your services online
- Build authority that attracts attention across your industry
- Navigate SEO challenges specific to your business and market
Industries I help
- Higher education and professional service firms across multiple states
- National retail and eCommerce companies
- B2B SaaS, manufacturers, and service providers everywhere
- Growing businesses in competitive industries nationwide
Frequently Asked Questions
An SEO consultant analyzes your website’s search performance, develops customized strategies including Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) to improve rankings, and provides ongoing optimization to increase organic traffic and revenue for your business.
An SEO consultant provides personalized, direct SEO consulting services from an experienced professional with specialized knowledge in emerging areas like GEO, while agencies often assign junior staff to accounts. You get cutting-edge expertise without the overhead costs of a large team.
Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) is the practice of optimizing content to appear in AI-generated responses from platforms like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Claude. As more people use AI tools to find information, GEO ensures your business gets visibility in these new search experiences.
Like planting a garden, some improvements grow quickly while others take time to mature. Most SEO consulting clients working on existing website domains see initial improvements within 2-3 months, with substantial growth building over 6-12 months. Brand new website domains can take longer for search engines to initially index. GEO strategies can sometimes show visibility in AI platforms more quickly.
Choose an SEO consultant with proven experience in both traditional SEO consulting services and emerging strategies like Generative Engine Optimization, transparent reporting, and a track record of results in businesses similar to yours. Look for someone who stays current with AI search trends.
SEO consulting rates vary based on experience and project scope. Specialized services like GEO may have additional value due to their cutting-edge nature. I offer flexible arrangements from project-based audits to ongoing monthly consulting. Contact me for a custom quote based on your specific needs.
Yes, many businesses with internal marketing teams hire an SEO consultant for specialized expertise. Your team knows your business best, but an experienced SEO consultant brings deep technical knowledge, stays current with algorithm changes, and can train your team on best practices.
Traditional SEO optimizes for search engines like Google to rank in search results pages. Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) optimizes for AI platforms that generate direct answers, like when ChatGPT or Perplexity cite your content in their responses. Both overlap in many tactics and both are important for comprehensive search visibility.
Absolutely. An experienced SEO consultant can optimize your Google Business Profile, local citations, and location-based content to help customers in your area find you easily. Local SEO is especially important for businesses with physical locations or service areas.
Signs of effective SEO include increasing organic traffic, higher search rankings for target keywords, more qualified leads from search, and growing visibility in your industry. An SEO consultant can audit your current performance and identify improvement opportunities.
Most experienced SEO consultants work across various industries including professional services, eCommerce, healthcare, technology, manufacturing, and local businesses. The fundamental principles of SEO apply universally, though strategies may vary by industry and target audience.
This depends on your resources and expertise. Hiring an SEO consultant makes sense if you lack internal SEO knowledge, want faster results, or need specialized knowledge like emerging GEO information. In-house SEO works better if you have dedicated staff and long-term commitment to learning.
Professional SEO consultants use tools like Google Analytics, Search Console, Ahrefs, SEMrush, Screaming Frog, and emerging GEO analysis platforms. However, tools are only as good as the expertise behind them—experience and strategy matter more than software.
This varies by business needs. Some clients prefer ongoing monthly SEO consulting for continuous optimization, while others work with consultants on specific projects like audits or strategy development. The key is consistent effort—SEO isn’t a one-time fix.
Ask about their experience with businesses like yours, their approach to SEO and AI ask engines, how they measure success, what their reporting process looks like, and whether they can provide client references. Avoid consultants who guarantee specific rankings, claim GEO/AEO is fundamentally different that SEO, or use outdated techniques.
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