San Francisco SEO · Bay Area
Bay Area SEO and PPC for businesses that sell, not just rank.
The Bay Area has some of the most expensive clicks in the country. A Google Ads click for a law firm or software company can cost more than lunch. That makes the gap between good and bad marketing very expensive.
- Google Maps and “near me” searches
- Pages for the areas you serve in San Francisco
- Reviews and local links that build trust
- Calls and leads tracked, month-to-month
Free, no obligation
Get a free San Francisco SEO review
A senior strategist reviews your website, Google profile and ads, then sends you a written plan within two business days. It's yours to keep, whether you hire us or not.
Platforms we work in every day
- Google Ads
- Google Business Profile
- Search Console
- GA4
- Meta Ads
- Microsoft Ads
- Shopify
- WordPress
Why the map matters
The top three map results get the calls
We run SEO in San Francisco and across the Bay Area, plus PPC management, for businesses that want every dollar to work: local SEO where it pays, ads where speed matters, and tracking that shows which is which.
When someone nearby searches for what you do, Google shows a map with three businesses before anything else. Being one of them is usually the cheapest source of local customers you'll ever have.
Places near Emeryville, CA
- AYour business 4.9 (127 reviews) Call
- BCompetitor 4.6 (88 reviews)
- CCompetitor 4.4 (41 reviews)
Example result
Where we help you rank
SF, the East Bay, the Peninsula and the North Bay
The bay splits the region into very different markets. We focus your visibility on the side of the water where your customers are.
Illustration, not to scale
Know the market
How we approach Bay Area SEO
From startups to family businesses, the right approach depends on where and who you sell to.
San Francisco
Restaurants, clinics, law firms and professional services. Small radius, high value, demanding customers.
SoMa and the startup scene
SaaS and tech companies needing national SEO and expensive-click PPC done carefully.
Oakland, Emeryville and Berkeley
Local SEO in Emeryville and the East Bay for independent shops, healthcare and B2B.
Peninsula and Silicon Valley
Professional services, healthcare and premium home services.
Marin
Wellness, home services and boutique businesses.
Petaluma and the North Bay
Petaluma local search engine optimization for wineries, trades and family businesses.
What local SEO in San Francisco changes for you
Before
- People nearby search for what you do and find other San Francisco businesses.
- Your Google Business Profile has old photos and too few reviews.
- One page tries to rank for every town you serve.
- You can't tell which calls came from Google.
After working with us
- You show up in the map results where your customers are.
- A steady flow of fresh reviews that you reply to.
- A proper page for each area you cover.
- Every call and form tracked, so you know what's working.
Who we help
Bay Area businesses we work well with
How we work
A San Francisco SEO expert team, minus SF rent
We work remotely on Pacific Time. Senior people, video calls when you need them, and month-to-month terms.
We're open about rates too. Search engine optimization rates in San Francisco can be steep. Ours are flat monthly fees, and you can see exactly what you get each month.
Do it yourself
A local SEO checklist for Bay Area businesses
Six quick checks for your Bay Area visibility.
Want the full version? Read our Google Business Profile checklist or see our local SEO services.
Other markets we serve nearby
- PPC Management Los Angeles
- SEO & Digital Marketing San Diego
- SEO & Digital Marketing Seattle & Washington
- SEO & Digital Marketing Portland
- SEO & Digital Marketing Phoenix
- SEO & Digital Marketing Las Vegas
- SEO & Digital Marketing Utah & Salt Lake City
- PPC Management Denver
- SEO & Digital Marketing Vancouver & BC
- All locations
Zero risk to talk
Working with us is easy to start and easy to stop.
- Month-to-monthStay because it's working, not because a contract says so.
- You own everythingAd accounts, website, content and data stay in your name.
- Reports in leads and salesA live dashboard, plus a monthly note written by a person.
- Free plan firstSee our 90-day plan before you pay anything. Keep it either way.
Questions
Straight answers
What does SEO in San Francisco include?
Local SEO, technical SEO, content, links, Google Business Profile work and reporting in leads and sales.
Do you offer PPC management in San Francisco?
Yes. With Bay Area click prices this high, we focus hard on cutting wasted spend.
Are you a local SEO company in San Francisco?
We're a remote team on Pacific Time working with Bay Area businesses.
Do you work in Emeryville and Petaluma?
Yes. We work across the Bay Area, including the East Bay and North Bay.
How long does Bay Area SEO take?
Early improvements often come within two months. Competitive searches take three to six months.
Is there a contract?
No. Month-to-month.
Book a consultation
Let's get you found in San Francisco.
Book a free 30-minute strategy call with a senior strategist. On the call, we'll cover:
- Your goals, budget and what's working today
- Where your marketing budget is being wasted
- The fastest ways to get more leads from what you already spend
- What a realistic 90-day plan looks like, with no pressure to sign