Gristwood Design

Search engine optimization · Calgary, AB

Get found by customers who are ready to buy

Local SEO for Calgary businesses. I help you climb Google Search and Google Maps for the searches that actually bring in calls, bookings and sales.

Overview

A website no one can find can’t help you

Having a website is only the first step. If it doesn’t show up when Calgary customers search for what you do, those customers are going to your competitors instead.

I help businesses rank for the searches that matter: the specific, high-intent phrases people use when they’re ready to call. That means a fast, technically sound website, content built around the right keywords, and a strong local presence on Google Maps.

No jargon and no black-box tactics, just clear priorities, honest reporting and steady growth. Starting from scratch? A new website built with SEO in mind is the strongest foundation there is.

What’s included

SEO audit

A thorough review of your site’s technical health, content and rankings, with a clear list of what to fix first.

Keyword research

Finding the exact phrases Calgary customers type into Google when they’re ready to hire someone like you.

On-page optimization

Titles, meta descriptions, headings, content, internal links and images, all tuned for your target keywords.

Local SEO & Google Business Profile

Optimizing your Google Business Profile and local listings so you show up in the map pack for local searches.

Technical SEO & site speed

Crawlability, indexing, schema markup, Core Web Vitals and mobile performance. The foundations Google rewards.

Content & blog writing

Helpful, keyword-focused content that answers your customers’ questions and builds authority over time.

Link building

Earning quality, relevant backlinks and local citations that signal trust to search engines.

Monthly reporting

Plain-English reports on rankings, traffic and leads, so you can see exactly what your investment is doing.

The process

Audit

I review your site, your competitors and your current rankings to find the biggest opportunities.

Strategy

We agree on target keywords and a plan focused on searches that bring in real business.

Optimize

I fix technical issues, optimize pages and your Google Business Profile, and create content.

Measure & grow

Monthly tracking and reporting, with ongoing improvements to keep you climbing.

FAQ

Common questions

How long does SEO take to work?

SEO is a long-term investment. Some fixes, like technical issues or your Google Business Profile, can help quickly, but meaningful ranking gains usually build over several months.

Can you guarantee a #1 ranking on Google?

No honest SEO can guarantee specific rankings, because Google controls the results. What I can promise is proven, white-hat techniques focused on the searches that matter to your business, and transparent reporting on progress.

What is local SEO?

Local SEO helps your business appear when people nearby search for your services, like “roofer Calgary” or “spa near me”. It covers your Google Business Profile, local citations, reviews and location-focused content.

Do you offer monthly SEO packages?

Yes. I offer several monthly SEO plans depending on how competitive your industry is and how fast you want to grow. Get in touch and I’ll recommend the right fit.

Do I need a new website for SEO to work?

Not always. Many sites can be optimized as they are. If your site is slow, not mobile-friendly or hard to update, though, a redesign can make your SEO far more effective.

Available for new projects

Let’s get you found

Tell me a little about your business and what you need. You’ll hear back from me personally, not a sales team.