SMB Rank - Local SEO and AI optimization agency

SEO + AI Optimization for the New Search Era

SMB Rank: AI Optimization & Local SEO Agency in Central Oregon

Local SEO for Central Oregon Businesses

We help small and medium-sized businesses stand out in their communities through local SEO. That means showing up in Google Maps, local search results, and voice searches when customers nearby are looking for your services. We make sure your business details are accurate, your reputation is strong, and your site is set up to attract local traffic.

With our local SEO, we provide:

Optimized Google Business Profile setup and management
Consistent name, address, and phone information across directories
Local keyword targeting tied to your city or region
Review strategy and reputation management
Map pack and voice search visibility

Local SEO ensures your business is easy to find close to home, so you attract more customers ready to take action.

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AI Optimization for Bend, Redmond, and More Central Oregon Businesses

AI optimization is about making sure your business gets discovered in a world where artificial intelligence is shaping search results and customer conversations. We set up your website and brand so AI assistants like ChatGPT, Bing Copilot, and Google’s AI Overviews can clearly understand and recommend you.

Our AI optimization includes:

Structuring your website for AI-driven search
Creating clear, answer-focused content for AI assistants
Ensuring accurate business details across platforms
Building authority and trust signals for AI ranking
Adapting your site for emerging AI search technology

This positions your business to be recommended not only by Google, but also in the answers customers receive directly from AI tools.

AI & SEO-Optimized Content

Great content alone isn’t enough. To win on search, you need to understand exactly what Google is rewarding right now.

That’s why we start with SERP analysis. Using advanced on-page tools, we pull data directly from the search results — competitor structures, keyword clusters, content depth, and ranking signals. This gives us a data set that tells us what it takes to rank.

From there, we create content engineered to:

Rank: Built to align with what’s already working in your niche.
Attract: Crafted to capture attention and clicks with search-intent precision.
Convert: Designed to turn visitors into customers, supported by backlinks and smart on-page optimizations.

It’s not guesswork. It’s data-driven content that dominates the SERP.

Technical SEO & Schema

Behind every great website is a solid technical foundation. We help small and medium-sized businesses by fixing issues that hold websites back, making sites faster, more secure, and easier for search engines to read. Schema markup adds an extra layer by giving search engines precise details about your business.

With technical SEO and schema, we deliver:

Site speed improvements and mobile optimization
Fixing broken links and crawl errors
Strengthening site security (SSL, HTTPS)
Structured schema markup for services, reviews, and products
Improved indexing so search engines can understand your site

This combination ensures your website works seamlessly for both people and search engines, giving you stronger visibility and better performance.

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SEO & AI Optimization Coaching & Strategy

We provide SEO and AI optimization coaching and strategy for businesses of all sizes, from one-person startups to large companies with in-house teams. This service is designed to give you clarity, direction, and actionable insights without requiring you to figure it out on your own. Whether you’re just starting or looking to refine complex systems, we guide you step by step to help you get results faster and more effectively.

Our coaching and strategy services include:

Personalized SEO audits with clear action items
AI optimization strategies for visibility in AI-driven search
Content planning and keyword direction
Technical SEO and schema consultation
Training sessions for individuals or marketing teams
Ongoing strategic advisory and check-ins

This service equips you with the knowledge, frameworks, and confidence to execute SEO and AI optimization effectively, no matter your business size.

SEO / Programmatic SEO

We help businesses of all sizes increase visibility through SEO and programmatic SEO. SEO improves your website’s rankings so customers can find you—whether locally, nationally, or in specialized markets. Programmatic SEO builds on this by generating optimized pages at scale, making it perfect for businesses with large product catalogs, multiple service areas, or directory-style sites. Together, these approaches deliver both precision and scalability.

With SEO / Programmatic SEO, we provide:

Keyword research and targeting across markets
Optimized content and on-page improvements
Scalable programmatic page creation
Smart internal linking for authority
Technical setup and ongoing monitoring

This ensures your business ranks higher, grows faster, and reaches more customers.

Why Choose Us

What Sets Us Apart

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Proven Testing Methods

We use single-variable testing to identify exactly what moves the needle. Every strategy is backed by measurable results, not guesswork.

Data-Driven Approach

Our work is grounded in data, research, and analysis, ensuring your business grows on a solid foundation.

Entity SEO for the AI Era

We structure your site with entity-based SEO, making your business easier for AI systems and search engines to understand, trust, and recommend.

Service Areas

in Central Oregon

in Easter Oregon

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do your SEO services cost?

Our pricing is tiered to match your goals and growth stage:

Launch: Starting at $1,250 per month for a six‑month retainer ($1,100 per month with a twelve‑month commitment). This includes core on-page optimization for your main service and location pages, Google Business Profile optimization, foundational backlinks, NAP (Name/Address/Phone) consistency checks across listings, local keyword targeting, monthly technical SEO cleanup, internal linking, and a starter content package with three fully optimized articles per month.

Momentum: $1,500 per month on a six‑month retainer ($1,350 per month with a twelve‑month commitment). It includes everything in Launch, plus nested schema markup and knowledge-graph construction, programmatic SEO for scalable location/service pages, enhanced backlink strategies (such as guest posts and niche edits), semantic internal linking, biweekly technical SEO cleanup, competitive keyword gap analysis, and five fully optimized articles per month.

Scale: $2,200+ per month on a six‑month retainer ($2,050 per month with a twelve‑month commitment). Scale offers all Momentum services, plus location-specific service pages at scale, a full knowledge graph (automated where possible), weekly technical SEO cleanup, ten articles per month, content expansion and clustering, content pruning and updating, a custom SEO dashboard, and a fully customized strategy.

Each package builds on the previous one; once essential tasks are completed, we continue to improve, even if you’re on the entry-level plan. We also offer a 20 percent discount on the Launch package for veterans, active and retired law enforcement officers, and firefighters.

Do I need to pay extra for backlink building, or is that included in your SEO agency services?

You don’t pay extra for backlinks—each plan already includes them. Backlinks are one of the strongest ranking signals, and many local businesses across Central Oregon and beyond struggle to earn high-quality links on their own. As an SEO agency Central Oregon companies rely on, we handle the heavy lifting so you don’t have to.

Our SEO services are structured to support small and medium-sized businesses in Bend, Redmond, and Sisters. Whether you’re looking for Bend SEO, SEO Redmond, or SEO Sisters solutions, every package we offer is designed to provide consistent link growth as part of a full SEO agency approach.
We design the strategy, select placements, and manage the process for you. A portion of your monthly retainer is earmarked for this work: about $200 per month in Launch, $300 per month in Momentum, and $400–$500 per month in Scale. This is why we’re seen as both a trusted SEO company and a results-driven SEO agency for Oregon SEO clients.

Our team of SEO experts works with vetted partners to secure safe, relevant links that align with your industry. This backlink strategy complements our search optimization, local SEO, and digital marketing efforts so your site performs well across both Google Maps and traditional search engines.

Backlink building also amplifies the on-page and AI optimization work we do for your site. As a Bend Oregon-based agency, we ensure our clients benefit from holistic strategies that integrate technical SEO, SEO marketing, and content enhancements. That’s the advantage of working with a full-service SEO company — every detail is covered to keep your rankings moving upward.

Why do you emphasize being a Central Oregon SEO agency if you offer SEO services across Oregon?

We highlight our roots in Central Oregon because it reflects where we’re based and the hands‑on support we can offer local clients. Being nearby means we can visit your location to help verify your Google Business Profile—a step that improves trust and local rankings. For businesses outside Central Oregon we ask owners to perform the verification themselves, but we still handle everything else. Our knowledge of Oregon’s digital landscape—from community directory sites to regional business associations—and our relationships with local webmasters mean we can adapt our practices to any city in the state. The “Central Oregon” label simply underscores our expertise and ability to meet clients face‑to‑face when needed.

What is SEO marketing, and how can it benefit my business?

SEO marketing is the practice of improving your visibility in search results so potential customers can find you more easily. It combines on‑page optimisation, technical improvements, citation building, backlink acquisition and content creation. Local citations—mentions of your business’s name, address and phone number on trusted sites—validate that your business is real and operating where it claims. Backlinks, on the other hand, are clickable references from other websites that pass authority to yours. Together, these efforts help search engines understand your relevance and credibility. Effective SEO marketing brings more qualified leads to your website, increases calls and foot traffic from local searches and ultimately drives growth.

Will AI change how SEO works, and should I be concerned about its impact on my local search rankings?

Generative‑AI tools like ChatGPT and Google’s AI Overviews are changing how people access information, but local SEO fundamentals remain the same. AI systems pull data from search engine indexes and rely on the same trust signals—consistent citations, robust reviews and quality backlinks—to decide which businesses to mention. Zero‑click AI answers mostly affect broad informational queries. Local searches with commercial intent still produce map packs and business profiles, and citations continue to influence those results. As long as you maintain accurate listings, invest in quality content and build authority, you don’t need to fear AI undermining your local visibility. AI may eventually augment local search by summarizing options, but it will still depend on the trust cues that solid SEO provides.

Do you offer a veteran discount?

Yes. Albert Brown, the SEO Strategist and owner‑operator of SMB Rank, served as a cannon crew member (13B) in the Army. To honor his fellow service members, SMB Rank offers a 20 percent discount on the Launch package to veterans, as well as active and retired law‑enforcement officers and firefighters. The discounted package still includes the full suite of core on‑page optimization, citation building, Google Business Profile tuning and content creation provided to other clients.

What types of businesses do you specialize in, and do you serve clients nationwide?

SMB Rank specializes in home service companies and works with clients across the United States. Home services include businesses that maintain, repair or improve homes — such as plumbers, electricians, HVAC technicians, roofers, landscapers, general contractors, painters and similar trades. The agency knows the local listing sources and niche directories these businesses depend on and integrates them into its standard operating procedures. This deep understanding of the common challenges facing home service providers allows SMB Rank to tailor campaigns effectively for both local and nationwide clients.