SEO That Gets Small Businesses Found Online

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Is Your Website Pulling It’s Weight?

  • Have your inquiries slowed down?

  • Competitors showing up on Google where you used to be?

  • Did you build your site a few years ago and haven't touched it since?

  • Are people visiting your site but not taking any action?

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Free SEO Audit

I’ll do a five minute review of your website and send you a zoom clip with my recommendations.

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Next step, a big push to get results

SEO Sprint

This is where the rubber hits the road. I’ll do the highest impact tasks to move the needle on your website.

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Monthly Support

If you have a large project, are trying to scale your business, or run an online store, monthly is your best option.

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SEO for Beginners

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Oh, you’re time rich?

Affordable and actionable

Maybe I did an SEO audit for you and you’re keen to do the work yourself. Yay! If you want to address the things I mentioned in the audit, I created a self-paced SEO course designed for non-technical beginners.

The course is tailored to equip you with the necessary skills to boost your online presence by implementing fast, free and easy adjustments to your website and overall online presence.

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Hi I’m Suzanne

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SEO, Website & Marketing Strategist

I’m Suzanne Rushton, and I call myself the Digital Optimist because I am passionate about helping entrepreneurs look great and get found online. I optimize websites, and yes, I’m also optimistic! My history of entrepreneurship and keen eye for visuals has lead me to discover many fast, free and easy things business owners can do get more business. I’m all about encouragement, hand holding and action-oriented, hands-on tech guidance.

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How to Get found in AI searches
How to Get found in AI searches

I recently asked Claude, “How do you get your business found in chatgpt and other AI searches” because I wanted to know if I was doing everything right, or if I was missing anything for my clients.

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The 5 Best Ways to Convert High-Traffic Blog Posts
The 5 Best Ways to Convert High-Traffic Blog Posts

Most blogs get traffic, but few turn readers into clients. These five changes help your posts convert and support your business.

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The Secret to Standing Out: Why Brand Consistency Creates Real Connection
The Secret to Standing Out: Why Brand Consistency Creates Real Connection

Some brands feel instantly familiar, and it’s not luck. It’s consistency. From visuals to voice, showing up the same way builds trust and makes your brand unforgettable.

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One Page Websites… Good or Bad?
One Page Websites… Good or Bad?

Are one pages websites good or bad for SEO? One-page websites look modern and minimal, but do they actually work for service-based businesses? I break down a real case study to reveal why less isn’t always more.

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