Technical SEO
Crawlability, indexation, site architecture, performance, structured data, and technical issues that can suppress visibility.
Search Engine Optimization
SEO built around visibility, qualified demand, and measurable business outcomes
Black Tie connects technical SEO, useful content, local visibility, authority, AI-search readiness, and conversion measurement instead of treating rankings as the finish line.
SEO System
Six connected SEO disciplines
The mix changes by business. We start with what is limiting discoverability, trust, relevance, conversion, or measurement.
Content & On-Page SEO
Search-intent research, page structure, internal linking, topical coverage, metadata, and useful answer-first content.
Local SEO
Google Business Profile, local relevance, reviews, citations, service-area content, and location signals for businesses serving defined markets.
AI Search Visibility
Entity clarity, machine-readable facts, cited content, answer formatting, and technical access for AI-powered search and recommendation systems.
Authority Development
Relevant mentions, links, partnerships, digital PR opportunities, and evidence that supports expertise and trust.
Measurement
Search visibility, qualified organic inquiries, conversion rate, assisted conversions, and sales outcomes where attribution data is available.
Choose the right SEO layer
SEO PricingSee starting investment, cost drivers, and what an SEO engagement can include.Local SEOFor map visibility, GBP, reviews, citations, and geographic discovery.AI Search OptimizationFor entity clarity, answer formatting, citations, and AI-search visibility.Cincinnati SEOFor Greater Cincinnati businesses needing local and organic search visibility.Google Business ProfileFor profile accuracy, category/service structure, reviews, media, and local conversion paths.
Evidence standard
SEO reporting should distinguish between visibility signals and business outcomes. We do not use anonymous case-study numbers, guaranteed rankings, invented averages, or unsupported performance percentages as proof.
Where client data is available, the baseline, period, source, work completed, and attribution method should be documented before a quantified result is published.
Frequently asked questions
What does SEO include?
SEO can include technical improvements, search-intent research, on-page optimization, content, internal linking, local SEO, authority development, structured data, and measurement. The right scope depends on the constraint limiting organic visibility or conversion.
How long does SEO take?
There is no universal timeline. Technical fixes can be crawled quickly, while competitive visibility and authority usually take longer. We establish a baseline, document the work, and measure movement rather than promising a fixed ranking date.
How much does SEO cost?
Our SEO and Local Visibility System currently starts at $1,200 per month. Final pricing depends on competition, geography, website condition, content needs, authority requirements, and implementation scope. See our SEO pricing page for details.
Do you guarantee rankings?
No. Search rankings are controlled by search engines and depend on competition, relevance, authority, technical quality, location, and many outside factors. We focus on measurable improvements and transparent evidence.
How is local SEO different?
Local SEO focuses on geographic discovery, Google Business Profile, local relevance, reviews, citations, service areas, and location-specific search behavior. It is a distinct layer within a broader SEO strategy.
Is AI search optimization separate from SEO?
It builds on SEO rather than replacing it. Strong technical access, useful content, entity clarity, structured data, authority, and citations help both traditional search and AI-powered answer systems.
How should SEO success be measured?
Rankings and traffic are diagnostic metrics. Business-level measurement should also include qualified organic inquiries, conversion rate, pipeline contribution, booked opportunities, and revenue when attribution is available.
Get Started
Find the SEO constraint before adding more tactics
Review technical health, content, local visibility, authority, AI-search readiness, conversion paths, and measurement in one audit.
No long-term contracts requiredResponse within 24 hoursTransparent reporting