What do your monthly reports include?

Keyword ranking changes, organic traffic numbers, pages that gained or lost visibility, a list of completed work, and the plan for the next month. You will also see which search terms brought visitors to your site and how many of those visitors took action like calling, booking, or filling out a form.

SEO Services

Get found on Google. Turn search traffic into phone calls, bookings, and new clients.

SEO services for small businesses

Your website is live. It looks good. But when someone searches for what you do in your area, they find your competitors instead. That’s not a design problem. That’s an SEO problem.

We run SEO for small businesses and healthcare practices that need more visibility on Google without spending thousands a month on ads. On-page fixes, content that ranks, local search signals, and monthly reporting so you can see what’s working. Same team that built your site, now making sure people actually find it.

Sites we build and grow

chef and personal trainer website design

Why businesses choose us for SEO

Most SEO agencies sell you a monthly retainer and send automated reports full of numbers that don’t connect to anything happening in your business. We take a different approach. We pair SEO with real WordPress knowledge, so every recommendation gets implemented, not dumped into a spreadsheet and forgotten.

We know WordPress inside out

Your site runs on WordPress. So does every site we build. We know how Rank Math, Elementor, caching plugins, and server configurations affect your rankings. When we spot a technical issue blocking your pages from Google, we fix it the same day.

Local search is our specialty

Small businesses win clients within a 30-mile radius. We set up and maintain your Google Business Profile, build local citations, keep your name, address, and phone number consistent across directories, and write location-specific content that ranks in your area

You get real numbers, not vanity metrics

Monthly reports show which pages gained traffic, which keywords moved up, and how many people contacted you through your website. If something isn't working, we tell you and change the approach.

Same team, every month

You talk to the same person who built your site. No rotating account managers. No offshore teams running your campaign while you talk to a salesperson stateside. One team, one contact, full accountability.

SEO built into every site we touch

Every website we design and develop ships with clean URLs, proper heading structure, fast load times, mobile-first layout, and schema markup. SEO is part of the build, not something bolted on six months later when traffic disappoints.

20+ years of web experience

We've watched Google's algorithm change hundreds of times. That history means we don't chase tricks or buy links. We build pages that earn traffic and keep it, because the site behind them is solid.

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Testimonials

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   Matt Brotemarkle 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Gene has been a pleasure to work with. He was in constant communication with us as he brought our vision to life. His knowledge of SEO is second to none and instrumental to how we built our website.
  
 
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   All Season Experts Heating & Cooling 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Gene is excellent to work with, attentive, and knows what he's doing. We highly recommend him !
  
 
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   Nevel Longbottom 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Absolutely amazing work. They have done a couple websites for me now and have been beyond acomadating and vigilant in making sure my dream was put into digital form. Do yourself a favor and let them help you make your website the best it can be.
  
 
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   FIT Studio 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Gene is very creative, talanted and easy to work with!
  
 
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   Chelsea Pacella 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Gene did a fantastic job consulting on our HVAC website and the final product is beautiful, intuitive and most importantly is converting visitors to leads. We’re beyond thrilled with the final product and Gene was easy to work with, communicative and led us every step of the way. Thank you Gene!
  
 
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   Shammi Ram-Ditta 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Gene really impressed us by taking our material and adding his own creativity to make our site a polished, professional product. We are absolutely thrilled with it.   He has a great eye for design, layout and developing content.  He is very professional and extremely helpful. He and his online tools made it easy to provide responses and edits along with feedback on any content and development of the website.  We couldn’t be happier with how smoothly this process was.   Thank you, Gene, for all your help, patience and cheerful disposition.  It was a pleasure to work with you.
  
 
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   Melanie Carminati 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Gene knows how to make a website look clean and SEO efficient. He’s easy to work with and always follows up. I highly recommend him!
  
 
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   Olympia Seamless Gutters 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Gene did an outstanding job design our business website. Very professional, we couldn’t be more happy with the final results. Thank you so much!!
  
 
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   stephanie saba 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. "Gene at Happy Website Design has gone above and beyond to help fix/build me website. I came to Gene after having a website made by someone who was really a scammer. The website was not functioning properly and looked like something you could make on Wix. What we thought would be a fix ended up being a complete overhaul. Gene was patient and extremely communicative. Explaining the process as we went and even sending me videos for me on how to use/navigate my website! Gene is extremely thorough and covers every detail necessary for a functional, effective and professional website. I will continue to work with Gene in future for my website needs."
  
 
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   Wade Annibal 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Gene with Happy Website Design did a great job. He is the go to for web design! Would use him again.

Our SEO services & Local Marketing Services

We don’t sell SEO packages stuffed with tasks that look busy but don’t move your rankings. Every service below connects directly to getting your site in front of the people searching for what you offer.

How our SEO process works

We keep the process clear and measurable. You should know exactly where your site stands and what we’re doing about it at every step

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SEO audit

We review your site’s technical health, on-page SEO, content gaps, backlink profile, and local search presence. You get a report showing exactly where you stand and what’s holding you back. No charge for this if you become a client.

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Keyword and competitor research

We identify the search terms your ideal clients type into Google, what your competitors rank for that you don’t, and where the fastest opportunities sit. This research shapes every piece of work that follows.

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On-page fixes

Title tags, meta descriptions, heading structure, internal links, image optimization, and schema markup, all updated across your existing pages. These are the changes that move rankings within the first 30 days.

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Content Creation

New service pages, blog posts, and FAQ sections built around the keywords and questions your customers care about. Every piece is written to rank and to convert the reader into a lead.

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Local SEO & Citations

Google Business Profile optimization, directory listings, NAP consistency, and review generation support. For service-area businesses and healthcare practices, local SEO is where the highest-converting traffic comes from.

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Monthly reporting and adjustments

Each month you receive a report showing keyword movements, traffic changes, and completed work. We review what’s gaining traction and shift resources toward what’s producing results.

Industries we do Local SEO for

We work with two types of clients, and SEO looks different for each one.

Healthcare practices, medical clinics, dental offices, chiropractors, physical therapists, psychiatrists, holistic practitioners, and plastic surgeons. Patients search for providers by specialty and location. Your site needs to show up when they do. We write condition-specific and service-specific pages that rank for the searches that fill your schedule.

Small businesses and contractors, HVAC companies, roofers, attorneys, home service providers, and professional services firms. You need your business at the top of local search results when homeowners or business owners look for help. We build the pages and local signals that put you there.

We serve clients across Washington State and nationally.

Website Design & Development FAQs

How long does SEO take to show results?

Most clients see movement within 30 to 60 days on pages that already have some authority. Meaningful traffic increases from new content and link building take 3 to 6 months. Local SEO for less competitive markets can show results in 2 to 4 weeks. We set clear expectations during the audit so you know what timeline fits your situation.

How much does SEO cost?

Our SEO services start at $100 per month. That covers on-page optimization, content updates, local SEO management, and monthly reporting. Larger sites or more competitive markets cost more. We provide a fixed monthly quote after the initial audit so there are no surprises. See pricing details.

Will my website show up in AI search results like ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews?

AI-generated answers are pulling from websites the same way traditional search does, and citations in those responses are becoming a real traffic source.

The fundamentals overlap with good SEO: clear, well-structured content, strong topical authority, proper schema markup, and pages that directly answer specific questions. No one can guarantee your site will be cited by an AI model. But the sites that do get cited share the same qualities we already build into every SEO engagement.

We apply specific strategies around content structure, entity signals, and answer-ready formatting that increase your chances of showing up in AI-generated results alongside traditional Google rankings.

Do you write the content or do I need to provide it?

We prefer that you provide the content. You know your business, your clients, and your services better than anyone, and that expertise shows in the writing. Send us what you have and we’ll optimize it for search, structure it with proper headings, and make sure it targets the right keywords. If you don’t have content ready, we can write it for you or work together to build it from scratch based on keyword research and your input about what you do.

Do I need a new website before starting SEO?

Not always. If your current WordPress site loads fast, works on mobile, and has a clean structure, we can work with what you have. If the site itself is the problem, slowing down your rankings or confusing visitors, we’ll tell you and recommend a redesign or targeted development work first.

What's the difference between SEO and paid ads?

Paid ads (Google Ads) put you at the top of search results as long as you keep paying. SEO builds organic visibility that keeps working without a per-click cost. Most small businesses benefit from SEO as a long-term foundation, with ads added when you need immediate traffic for a specific service or season.

Do you offer pay-per-click or Google Ads management?

No. We focus on organic SEO, which means on-page optimization, local SEO, content writing, and building search visibility that doesn’t cost you per click. Paid ads stop producing the moment you stop paying. Organic rankings keep bringing traffic month after month without ad spend.

Do you guarantee first page rankings?

No. Anyone who guarantees specific rankings is either lying or using tactics that will get your site penalized. What we do guarantee is transparent reporting, honest assessments, and measurable progress every month. If something isn’t working, we change the approach instead of hiding behind excuses.

Can you help with Google Business Profile?

Yes. Google Business Profile is a major part of local SEO. We set it up if you don’t have one, or we clean up and optimize an existing profile. Posts, photos, review responses, category selection, and service descriptions are all part of what we manage.

Get a free SEO review of your website

Send us your URL. We’ll check how your site performs on Google, where you’re losing traffic to competitors, and what’s keeping you from ranking higher. No pressure, no obligation.

Keywords you should rank for but don't
Content gaps your competitors are filling
On-page fixes that move rankings fastest
Meta titles and descriptions that aren't getting clicks
Missing or buried calls to action
Report with priorities, delivered in two business days