SEO Consulting Services

Sound SEO Advice When You Need It Most

We offer SEO consulting services in order to bring  a fresh perspective to any project and inject new life into your website’s visibility and traffic. Whether you’ve worked with SEO companies in the past that can’t seem to get your website to rank or have your own in-house SEO department that needs added expertise, our Abbotsford SEO consultants can help. 

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WHAT IS SEO CONSULTING?

Smart Strategy. Real Results. No Guesswork.

SEO isn’t just about rankings—it’s about getting the right visitors and turning them into customers. If your website isn’t bringing in leads, something’s broken. We find what’s holding you back, from weak content to technical issues, and fix it with a data-driven strategy that works.

Our consulting goes beyond generic advice. We develop targeted keyword strategies, optimize your site for search engines and users, and ensure your SEO efforts actually drive revenue. If your SEO isn’t delivering, let’s change that. Let’s map out a strategy that gets real results.

why this matters

SEO Mistakes Are Expensive—We Make Sure You Avoid Them.

One wrong move—whether it’s a messy site migration, weak content strategy, or a Google penalty—can tank your rankings and cost you leads. If your traffic is dropping, your content isn’t performing, or you’re making big changes, you need a strategy that keeps you ahead. That’s where we come in.

If your website traffic has taken a sudden dive with no clear explanation, there’s a problem under the hood. Whether it’s a Google algorithm update, technical issues, or lost rankings, we’ll diagnose the issue and get your traffic back on track.

A new website should be an upgrade—not a disaster for your rankings. Without the right SEO strategy, you risk losing hard-earned search visibility. We ensure your launch goes smoothly, preserving rankings and setting you up for long-term success.

Going global? International SEO isn’t just about translating content—it’s about optimizing for different search engines, languages, and cultural search habits. We create a strategy that helps you rank in new markets and reach the right audience worldwide.

If your rankings have plummeted and you suspect a Google penalty, ignoring it won’t make it go away. We analyze your site, identify if you’ve been hit by a manual or algorithmic penalty, and create an action plan to recover your rankings.

Content should be your SEO powerhouse, not an afterthought. If your content isn’t ranking, engaging visitors, or driving conversions, it’s time for a revamp. We optimize your strategy to attract the right audience and turn visitors into customers.

If you are , A website migration without a proper SEO plan is a recipe for disaster. Whether you’re changing platforms, rebranding, or restructuring, changing your domain name, or migrating several domains into one, we ensure your SEO value transfers seamlessly so you don’t lose rankings, traffic, or business.

WHo it's for

SEO That Works for Every Team

Not all businesses need the same SEO approach. Whether you’re running a marketing department, managing SEO in-house, or growing your business from the ground up, our consulting services adapt to your needs. We provide expert guidance, clear strategies, and hands-on support to help you get real results—no fluff, no wasted time.

Your team already knows the value of SEO, but staying on top of best practices, algorithm updates, and technical fixes is a full-time job. We provide strategic insights, advanced audits, and execution plans so your marketing team can implement SEO the right way—without the trial and error.

Even experienced SEO teams hit roadblocks. Whether you need help troubleshooting rankings, developing a long-term strategy, or tackling complex technical issues, we step in with expert-level support to fill in the gaps and take your SEO to the next level.

SEO can be overwhelming when you’re running a business. You need a clear, no-nonsense strategy that focuses on what matters most—bringing in more leads and customers. We cut through the noise, giving you an actionable plan to improve your search visibility and grow your business.

A beautiful website means nothing if no one can find it. We partner with web design firms to ensure new sites are built with SEO in mind, from site structure and page speed to keyword optimization and content strategy. That way, your clients get a site that not only looks great but ranks high, too.

our approach

Prioritizing the most impactful SEO actions specific to your website so that you see real results.

1

Comprehensive Technical Audits

We conduct in-depth technical SEO audits to identify both obvious and subtle issues affecting your website's performance. Our consultants prioritize recommendations and provide actionable solutions to enhance your site's visibility and user experience.

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Customized Strategy Development

Recognizing that each business has unique goals, we collaborate with you to develop tailored SEO strategies. Whether you're experiencing traffic declines, planning a website launch, or expanding internationally, our consultants create plans to address your specific needs.

3

Ethical and Best Practice Adherence

We prioritize the integrity of your online presence by strictly following SEO best practices and ethical guidelines. Our commitment to using only industry-accepted strategies ensures long-term, stable visibility and protects your website from potential penalties associated with spammy techniques.

4

Knowledge Sharing and Mentorship

With over 25 years' of experience, our consultants not only implement effective SEO strategies but also mentor business owners and their teams. We empower you with the knowledge to understand and manage your SEO efforts, ensuring you can make informed decisions and maximize your return on investment.

STORIES FROM brands we've worked with
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Our SEO consultants have worked closely with QA Collision for years, guiding them through key digital strategy decisions. When they reached a turning point in their growth, QA Collision recognized the need for a comprehensive website overhaul—one that would not only showcase their existing network but also position them to attract new auto body shops. We led the project, designing a new site and developing high-quality, SEO-optimized content to elevate their online presence, boost rankings, and expand their reach. This strategic redesign was essential to drive visibility and build the foundation for their next phase of growth.

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SEO Consulting Services

SEO Website Audits

An SEO audit is an in-depth analysis of your website and the areas most in need of attention for immediate as well as long term visibility improvements. What sets our SEO consulting services apart is the ability of our consultants to identify key site issues, prioritize recommendations, and offer actionable solutions for implementing them successfully!

SEO Strategy Development

Perhaps you know where you want to be but aren’t quite sure of all the steps needed to get there. Work with our SEO Consulting team to outline a proper SEO strategy. One that will work and give you a clear roadmap to follow for attaining online success, whether its local SEO consulting or corporate SEO consulting you need.

Web Design Guidance

You want to ensure that moving to a new website design is a positive experience. From ecommerce and WordPress consulting to website design consulting, we can provide a 2nd, 3rd, and even 4th set of eyes to help your developer make sure that all page credit you’ve built up with Google is now properly transferred from your old site to the new site, without negatively affecting traffic or rankings.

Implementation Guidelines

Your SEO consultant will suggest the best way to implement specific SEO Best Practices on your site and provide guidelines for your developers, plus follow up with a “QA Review” of the work completed to ensure everything is properly in place.

Keyword Research

Part of our SEO consulting services is to ensure your writers understand how people search. You need to know what the most searched keyword phrases are pertaining to any product or service you may offer, plus all the relevant or semantic phrases surrounding and supporting those topics. Keyword research is integral to your online success.

Content Optimization

Have our SEO consultants train your copywriters and bloggers to “SEO” their content as they go, in order to shape their content around what people are actually searching for. Content optimization will help increase the visibility of their work. Our Abbotsford SEO firm can also help with PPC and ad retargeting.

Backlink Audit

Is Google penalizing your website for old, unnatural backlinks? Let our SEO firm determine how natural your backlink profile is and then identify and remove the most toxic backlinks that Google is likely automatically or manually penalizing your site for.

Advanced SEO Implementation

Perhaps the scope of SEO work required to take your website and SEO to the next level is outside the skill or knowledge of your in-house SEO staff. 1st on the List SEO consulting services can assist you with SEO, SSL Anywhere, Site Speed Optimization, URL Renaming, Schema Markup, and much, much more.

Do You Need an SEO Consultant on Your Side?

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The Power of a SEO Consulting At Work

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No more second guessing if you're doing it right.

Are you tired of “best practices” that never seem to move the needle? We cut through the SEO noise and give you a straightforward, results-driven strategy—that way you know exactly what works, why it works, and how to execute it.

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Achieve growth where others have failed to deliver in the past.

If SEO agencies or DIY strategies have left you frustrated, don’t worry, you’re not alone. Most businesses waste time and money on ineffective tactics. You can trust us to fix what’s broken, identify new opportunities, and create a roadmap that actually drives traffic, leads, and sales.

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Stronger SEO that outperforms your competitors.

SEO isn’t just about ranking—it’s about converting and winning. We aim to position your business as the go-to choice in your industry, working to outrank your competitors and capturing the customers they used to get.

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True investment in your brand and your own SEO-saaviness.

By implementing ethical SEO practices and staying updated with industry trends, we ensure sustainable, long-term growth for your business. Over time you also learn the ins-and-outs of SEO which adds to your internal team's expertise.

FAQ’S

Got Questions About SEO Consulting?

We know that investing in SEO consulting is a big decision, and you likely have questions about how it works, what to expect, and how it can help your business grow. If you don’t see your question here, feel free to reach out—we’re happy to help!

Our SEO Consultants will work with all of your key stakeholders (developers, web designers, marketers, management) to make sure that your website is as Search Friendly as possible. This includes website audits, SEO strategy development, design and SEO implementation guidance, content optimization, conversion consulting, quality assurance and more.

Essentially, any company needing a greater depth of SEO knowledge than it possesses in house. We've even provided SEO Consulting for companies with their own SEO departments! Our SEO Consultants can help with difficult website migrations, unexplained traffic drops, Google penalties, international SEO, technical SEO, and advanced content strategies, among other specialty areas.

SEO isn’t instant, but it’s one of the highest-ROI investments you can make for long-term business growth. Depending on your industry, competition, and current SEO status, you may see initial improvements within 3-6 months, with steady growth over time. Unlike paid ads that stop the moment you turn them off, SEO builds lasting visibility and organic traffic that compounds over time.

Great! We can work alongside your existing team to enhance their efforts and fill in any knowledge gaps. Many in-house teams focus on general marketing but lack deep SEO expertise. We provide high-level strategy, technical fixes, and hands-on guidance to ensure your team is executing SEO the right way.

Depending on your needs, you can hire our SEO consultants on an hourly or project basis. Our SEO consulting rates start at $150/hour per consultant and are generally more cost effective when purchased on a per-project basis.

Our SEO consultants are friendly and professional. You can expect us to be current on emerging SEO trends and best practices. We can provide a quick turnaround and offer multiple solutions to a single problem. We are experienced in presenting data, processes, and strategies to various stakeholders within a company and can speak as plainly or technical as needed.

You can do some SEO yourself—if you have the time, patience, and expertise. But let’s be real—SEO is complicated and constantly changing. Google updates its algorithms regularly, and if you don’t keep up, you’ll fall behind. A consultant saves you time, avoids costly mistakes, and ensures you’re using the right strategies that actually work.

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Working With Our SEO Consultants

Over 25 years of proven SEO experience.
With decades in the industry, we’ve seen it all—so you don’t have to. Our seasoned team brings deep expertise and a track record of success across diverse projects, giving you access to reliable strategies that deliver long-term results.

Client-centered and truly approachable.
We believe in partnerships, not transactions. Our consultants are friendly, easy to reach, and prioritize your success, working to build SEO solutions that truly support your goals and business growth.

Clear actionable insights that you actually understand.
No tech-speak, no confusion—just practical guidance you’ll understand. We break down SEO strategies into clear steps, so you’re in control and fully understand how to move forward.

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