One #1 ranking article (500 searches/mo) = ~150 clicks = 4-5 leads/mo at $0 cost. 20 articles = 80-100 leads/mo free. Compare: Google Ads at $5/click = $16.5K/mo for same leads.

DIY SEO you can do today

Google Business Profile (2hrs). 1 blog post/week answering customer questions. Title tags + meta descriptions with keywords. Internal links between articles.

Is SEO Worth It for Small Businesses? The Honest ROI Breakdown

Yes, if you do it right. SEO takes 6-12 months but compounds forever.

46% of Google searches are local. For businesses with a location, SEO is almost mandatory.

When SEO is worth it

Customers search Google for your services. You can commit 6+ months. You want leads that cost $0 after initial investment.

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>When SEO is NOT worth it

You need leads this week (use Ads). Your market has zero search volume. Business is purely referral-based.

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Is SEO Worth It for Small Businesses? The Honest ROI Breakdown

Yes, if you do it right. SEO takes 6-12 months but compounds forever.

When SEO is worth it

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