Startup SEO, AEO, GEO and LLMO
Startup SEO that builds a growth channel you own
We help early-stage and growth-stage startups show up when customers search for solutions on Google and AI assistants like ChatGPT. Plans start at $799 per month with no setup fee and a written scope.
1000s
of keywords on page one
Since 2012
In business
3:1
Average ROI
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Startup SEO is the work of building organic search into a reliable growth channel for a young company. It covers a technical setup that scales, pages for your core use cases and features, content aimed at the problems your customers search for, comparison pages, early link earning, and clear facts that AI tools like ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews can cite. That AI side is often called AI SEO, and it includes AEO, GEO and LLMO.
Why it matters
Paid acquisition gets expensive, and organic search compounds
Many startups lean on paid ads early, and costs tend to rise as they scale. Organic search works differently. Pages that rank keep bringing in visitors without paying for every click, and the effect builds over time.
Startups also have an advantage. New products often solve problems that established companies explain poorly. Clear pages about those problems and use cases can rank, even for a young domain, when they are better than what exists.
AI search is now part of how buyers find new tools. When someone asks ChatGPT for options, the companies with clear, consistent information across the web are more likely to be mentioned.
Our view: startups should not chase the biggest keywords first. We start with the specific searches closest to a signup or a demo, then widen as the site earns authority.
What is included
Startup SEO built for speed, focus and scale
We start with what moves your numbers, whether that is signups, demo requests, waitlist growth or a new market launch. For map visibility, see our local SEO services. For AI answers, see AI SEO services.
Technical setup that scales
We make sure your site, whether it runs on a website builder or a custom framework, can be crawled, indexed and grown without rework later.
Use case and feature pages
Each core use case, feature and audience gets a page that explains the problem, how you solve it and who it is for.
Problem-focused content
We write content around the problems your customers search for before they know your product exists.
Comparison and alternatives pages
Fair comparisons with the tools buyers already know help you join conversations happening further down the funnel.
AI SEO for ChatGPT and AI Overviews
Our AI SEO work covers AEO, GEO and LLMO. Consistent product facts and direct answers help ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews and Perplexity understand and mention your startup.
Lead and revenue measurement
You get access to our custom reporting tool to monitor keyword rankings and campaign performance daily, plus tracking for signups and demo requests.
Our approach
A lean process that fits a startup pace
First
Find the fastest wins
We look at your product, customers and competitors, then pick the searches closest to conversion.
Next
Set the foundation
We fix technical issues and set up page templates, tracking and structure that will scale.
Then
Ship focused content
We publish use case, comparison and problem pages in priority order, tied to your roadmap.
Ongoing
Measure and adjust
We track rankings, signups and demos, then shift effort toward what grows pipeline.
Case studies
SEO case studies: results from real client campaigns
See how our local and national SEO campaigns grew leads, keyword rankings and listings for a pressure washing company, a used car marketplace and a plumbing directory.
Local SEO
Pressure washing company: 3.3x more leads from local SEO
pressurewashingmedford.com
Our local SEO campaign took monthly leads from 8 to 26 and earned top 10 Google rankings for high-competition keywords like “pressure washing medford”.
Leads per month
8
→
26
3.3x
Google rankings
Top 10 for high-competition keywords like “pressure washing medford”
National SEO · SaaS
Used car marketplace: 13.8x more ranking keywords
shopusedcarsbyowner.com
A national SEO campaign for this SaaS marketplace grew organic keyword rankings from 260 to over 3,600 and total car listings from 2,300 to over 7,000.
Organic keyword rankings
260
→
3,600+
13.8x
Car listings
2,300
→
7,000+
3x
National SEO · Directory
Plumbing directory: 58x more ranking keywords
hireplumbersnearme.com
A national SEO campaign for this plumbing directory grew organic keyword rankings from 134 to over 7,800 and directory listings from 1,200 to over 18,800.
Organic keyword rankings
134
→
7,800+
58x
Directory listings
1,200
→
18,800+
15.7x
A practical perspective
What usually holds startup websites back
We see the same preventable problems again and again:
- A beautiful homepage and almost nothing else to rank.
- A single-page app that search engines struggle to read.
- Blog posts on broad topics with no link to the product.
- No pages comparing you with tools buyers already use.
- Signup and demo conversions not tracked by source.
Most startups do better with a few well-chosen pages on a site search engines can read than with a large content calendar.
Startup SEO FAQ
Questions startups ask before hiring us
Straight answers for early-stage and growth-stage startups. Have a question that is not here? Send us your website and we will answer it directly.
How much does SEO cost for a startup?
Our plans start at $799 per month, which fits many early-stage budgets. The scope depends on your market, product and goals. You see the plan and deliverables in writing before you commit.
Is it too early for SEO?
Usually not. Getting the technical setup and core pages right early saves rework later, and organic results take time to build, so starting early pays off.
Can a new domain rank?
Yes, for specific searches where your page is genuinely more useful. Broad, competitive terms take longer and come as the site earns authority.
Does SEO work if we might pivot?
We focus first on foundations and problem-focused pages that stay useful if your positioning shifts, so the work is not wasted.
What are AI SEO, AEO, GEO and LLMO?
AI SEO is the work of getting your company found, understood and recommended by AI tools like ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, Gemini and Perplexity. AEO (answer engine optimization) makes your pages give clear, direct answers. GEO (generative engine optimization) helps your content appear in AI-generated results. LLMO (large language model optimization) shapes how AI models describe your company. All of it is included in your plan.
How do you measure results?
You get access to our custom reporting tool to watch rankings and campaign performance daily. We also track signups and demo requests so you can see which pages drive growth.
Client reviews
What our clients say
“Previously we had worked with some SEO companies who charged thousands of dollars but didn't deliver much. With Affordable SEO Plans the experience was entirely different since their prices were reasonable, the communication was excellent, and we began to see improvements in our Google rankings after a few months. I would strongly recommend them to any small business seeking affordable SEO services.”
Jacob R.
Home Remodeling Company
“I was doubtful regarding affordable SEO since I thought that cheaper prices meant lower quality. I'm pleased that I decided to give them a try! Our website has now begun to rank for a greater number of relevant keywords, our organic traffic has increased, and we are receiving enquiries from customers who found us through Google. It has been a good investment for our business.”
Robert M.
Ecommerce Business
“The thing I like best about Affordable SEO Plans is that they keep it simple: there's no confusing sales talk, no unnecessary services, just clear SEO work at a price which is reasonable. They have been responsive, transparent, and actually have been of genuine help in improving our online visibility. I wish that we had come across them earlier!”
Jessica M.
Med Spa & Wellness Clinic
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