SEO Services Company

Real Rankings. Honest Reporting. Fixed Pricing.

Most SEO agencies sell two things — keyword reports and link building — and call it strategy. Six months later, you're paying $3,000 a month for monthly PDF reports while your traffic stays flat.

CueBytes is built differently. We're software developers who ship SEO. Technical fixes get implemented in your codebase, not just listed in a spreadsheet. Content gets produced and optimized by people who understand both keyword intent and the technical SEO that makes pages rank — including GEO for ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity. All included in fixed-price monthly retainers.

See Pricing

$400/mo

Starting monthly — no contract

7 days

First technical fixes shipped

30–60 days

First ranking movement

Black-hat tactics. Ever.

The Problem

Why Most SEO Services Fail

The SEO industry has a credibility problem. Most agencies operate one of three broken models that don't deliver real rankings.

Model 1

The Report Mill

Monthly retainer ($2,000–$5,000), monthly PDF report, zero implementation. The "recommendations" sit in a folder while your dev team is too busy to act on them. Six months in, traffic hasn't moved.

Model 2

The Link Buyer

Cheap retainer ($500–$1,500), focus on building backlinks through guest posts, PBNs, or paid placements. Short-term ranking spikes, long-term penalty risk. Google's algorithm updates in 2024–2025 specifically targeted this model.

Model 3

The Generic Content Mill

Monthly retainer with 4–8 generic blog posts written by ESL writers using outdated SEO templates. Posts published, indexed, never rank — because the content isn't optimized for keyword intent or the topical depth Google rewards in 2026.

CueBytes operates differently

Because we're developers who do SEO, not SEO consultants who outsource implementation

Technical SEO actually gets shipped.

When the audit identifies broken canonical tags, missing schema markup, slow LCP, or duplicate meta descriptions — we fix it in your codebase. Same week, not next quarter.

Content produced for ranking, not vanity.

Every piece is keyword-mapped, intent-matched, GEO-optimized for AI search, and includes proper internal linking from launch. Not AI-spun filler that indexes and never ranks.

Real backlinks earned through PR, not bought.

We focus on the small number of high-authority links that actually move rankings on your site — not the link-volume metrics that look good in monthly reports.

What We Do

What's Included in Our SEO Services

Every SEO engagement covers the technical foundation, content production, and ongoing optimization needed to actually rank in 2026.

Technical SEO Audit & Implementation

Site crawl analysis, broken link detection, redirect chains, canonical tag verification, schema markup audit, Core Web Vitals (LCP, INP, CLS) optimization, robots.txt and sitemap review. Fixes shipped to your codebase, not just reported.

Keyword Research with Commercial Intent

Real Ahrefs data showing volume, KD, CPC, and SERP analysis. Mapped to your existing pages and gap-analyzed for new content opportunities. Focus on low-KD, high-CPC keywords your competitors miss.

SEO Content Production

Long-form articles (1,800–2,500 words) optimized for both traditional Google rankings and GEO (generative engine optimization). Includes question-based H2s, comparison tables, TL;DR summaries, and proper internal linking.

On-Page SEO Optimization

Title tag and meta description rewrites, H1/H2 hierarchy fixes, image alt text optimization, internal linking architecture, anchor text variation, FAQ schema, breadcrumb schema setup.

GEO — Generative Engine Optimization

Content optimization for AI search engines (ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews). robots.txt configuration for AI crawlers, structured data for AI extraction, citable statistics, author markup for E-E-A-T signals.

Local SEO Services

Google Business Profile optimization, NAP consistency audits, local schema markup, local landing page production with city-specific entities and geographic targeting. When relevant to your business.

Monthly Reporting That Doesn't Lie

Real ranking movement (Google Search Console + Ahrefs), organic traffic by page, keyword position tracking, technical health monitoring, content performance analysis. No vanity metrics. No "impressions" inflation.

Backlink Strategy & Outreach

Industry-relevant guest posting, HARO/Featured outreach, podcast appearance pitching, digital PR for high-authority placements. We focus on the links that move rankings — not link-volume agencies.

Who We Serve

SEO Services for Different Business Types

The SEO playbook changes dramatically based on what you're selling and to whom. We adjust the strategy to match.

SEO for SaaS Founders

Bottom-of-funnel keyword targeting (commercial intent), comparison content ("Stripe vs PayPal" patterns), feature-page SEO, integration page strategies, GEO optimization for buyer research happening in ChatGPT and Claude. Most relevant for founders launching B2B SaaS products competing for high-intent traffic.

SEO for Startups

Foundation-first approach. Technical SEO setup, brand keyword protection, founder-led content production support, lean keyword strategy focused on 5–10 commercial keywords vs trying to rank for everything. Particularly relevant for pre-Series A startups with limited content budget.

SEO for Small Business

Local SEO foundation (Google Business Profile, NAP, local schema), service-area page production, Google Maps optimization, review management strategy, locally-relevant content production. Targets the high-CPC keywords that drive real local lead gen.

Technical SEO Services

For businesses with existing content and traffic — but technical issues blocking rankings. Comprehensive technical audit, codebase-level fixes, Core Web Vitals optimization, schema markup implementation, internationalization (hreflang) setup.

Ecommerce SEO Services

Product page optimization, category page SEO, structured data for product schema, review schema markup, faceted navigation SEO, sitemap optimization for large product catalogs. Pairs with our custom software development service for ecommerce platforms.

SEO Copywriting Services

Long-form content production at $200–$500 per 2,000-word article. Topic clustering, pillar-and-cluster architecture, internal linking from production. Standalone service for businesses with technical SEO already handled who just need content velocity.

Proof of Work

Real SEO Work We've Done

Before working with any SEO partner, you should see what they've actually shipped. Here's what we've produced.

Project

cuebytes.com

Our own site. Active SEO content production using the methodology we ship to clients. Producing 9 long-form service pages, 14+ city/state landing pages with GEO optimization, comprehensive keyword research using Ahrefs MCP integration. Live and indexed. The page you're reading right now is the proof of concept.

Project

Voice Clone AI Blog

24 long-form articles produced across 5 topic clusters for our shipped consumer subscription app. Keyword-mapped, GEO-optimized, internal-linked. Documentation of methodology available on request.

Project

Internal SEO Infrastructure

We've built our own SEO audit tooling, keyword research workflows using the Ahrefs API, and content production systems that produce 1,800–2,500 word articles with verified keyword density and zero AI-detection issues. Real methodology, not theory.

Pricing

How Much Do SEO Services Cost?

SEO pricing varies dramatically based on what you're actually buying. Here's honest pricing across the market — and what we charge.

Service Type	Typical Market Rate	CueBytes Rate
One-time SEO audit	$500–$5,000	$1,500 fixed
Foundation package (3–4 weeks)	$5,000–$15,000	$3,500 fixed
Monthly retainer (no contract)	$1,000–$3,000	$400/month
6-month plan	$1,500–$5,000/mo	$380/month ($2,280)
12-month plan	$3,000–$10,000/mo	$320/month ($3,840)
SEO content production (per article)	$300–$1,500	$200–$500
Technical SEO implementation	$5,000–$20,000	$3,000–$8,000
Local SEO setup	$2,000–$8,000	$1,500–$3,500

The number we quote on Day 2 is the number you pay. No hourly billing, no scope-creep invoices.

Monthly Retainer Plans

Choose the tier that matches your growth stage.

Starter

Month to month — cancel any time

$400/month

For businesses that want to start building organic presence without a long commitment.

Full technical SEO audit (Month 1)
On-page fixes — titles, metas, headings, schema
2 long-form SEO articles/month (2,000+ words)
GEO optimization for AI search engines
Google Search Console monitoring
Keyword tracking — 20 target keywords
Monthly ranking report, real metrics
Backlink outreach
City / location landing pages
Competitor tracking
Strategy calls

Growth

Billed as $2,280 every 6 months — save $240

$380/month

For founders serious about ranking. More content, active link building, and location pages that capture city-level search traffic.

Everything in Starter
4 SEO blog posts per month
1 city or service landing page per month
Backlink outreach — 5 targeted placements/month
Directory submissions (Clutch, GoodFirms, 10+ others)
Keyword tracking — 50 target keywords
Competitor keyword gap analysis
Monthly strategy call (30 min)
Guest post placements on DR 50+ sites
Pillar page creation

Best Value — Save $960/year

Authority

Billed as $3,840 per year — save $960

$320/month

For businesses ready to dominate their niche. Full content machine, aggressive backlinks, and pillar pages that build topical authority.

Everything in Growth
8 SEO blog posts per month
3 city or service landing pages per month
Guest post outreach — 2 DR 50+ placements/month
Pillar page creation (1 per quarter)
Keyword tracking — 100 target keywords
HARO / media outreach for press backlinks
Weekly ranking reports
Bi-weekly strategy calls (30 min)
Full content calendar planned 3 months ahead

One-time

Audit-Only

$500 fixed

7 days

Comprehensive technical audit, keyword opportunity report, content gap analysis, prioritized 90-day roadmap. Optional implementation quote at end.

One-time

Foundation Package

$1,200 fixed

3–4 weeks

Full audit + technical SEO fixes shipped + 4 long-form articles + GEO optimization setup + 30-day monitoring. Best for "zero SEO" sites.

One-time

Content-Only

$150–$300 / article

Standalone

Long-form SEO content (2,000+ words) with keyword targeting, GEO optimization, and internal linking. For businesses with technical SEO already handled.

All prices in USD. No auto-renewals without confirmation. Custom enterprise plans available — book a call.

Why CueBytes

CueBytes vs Other SEO Services Companies

The honest comparison comes down to whether you want monthly reports or actual rankings.

Comparison	Typical SEO Agencies	CueBytes
Technical SEO implementation	Recommendations only	Codebase fixes shipped
Content production	Generic templates	Custom, GEO-optimized
Keyword research depth	Surface-level	Real Ahrefs data with KD/CPC analysis
GEO optimization for AI search	Often missing	Standard inclusion
Reporting transparency	Vanity metrics	Real ranking movement
Backlink strategy	Often paid links	Earned through PR
Monthly retainer cost	$2,000–$5,000+	$1,500–$5,000
Engagement speed	4-week onboarding	First fixes within 7 days

The trade-off is timezone. We work in significant Eastern Time and Central Time overlap with daily Slack updates. Most SEO clients tell us this is more responsive than the monthly check-in model their previous agency offered.

Process

How an SEO Engagement Actually Starts

For founders losing organic traffic opportunity to broken SEO setups, our process is built around fast diagnostic and even faster implementation.

Day 1

Discovery Call (Free, 20 min)

You describe what you're trying to rank for, what's broken, what your competitors are doing. We ask the diagnostic questions: existing traffic baseline, current keyword targets, competitor landscape, technical state of the site.

Day 2

Engagement Quote in Writing

Audit-only, foundation package, or monthly retainer recommendation based on what you actually need. Sent within 24 hours. The number we quote is the number you pay.

Day 3

NDA and Contract Signed

Standard for SEO work — competitive intelligence, keyword strategy, and content roadmaps shouldn't leak. Fast contract, no legal theater.

Day 4–7

Audit Phase

Full technical crawl, keyword opportunity analysis, content gap analysis, competitor SERP review, GEO readiness assessment. 90-day prioritized roadmap delivered Day 7.

Day 7+

Implementation Begins

Technical fixes shipped to your codebase. First content pieces in production. Internal linking improvements deployed. GEO optimization configured.

Monthly

Ongoing Retainer Cadence

Daily Slack updates, weekly ranking checks, monthly reports with real metrics, quarterly strategic reviews. You always know where things stand.

Realistic Timelines

How Long Until SEO Services Show Results?

Realistic timelines based on Google's typical ranking patterns. We commit to leading indicators in writing — content shipped, technical fixes deployed, audit findings resolved. We don't promise specific ranking positions because no honest SEO can.

Technical SEO fixes shipping

7–30 days from contract

First ranking movement (low-KD keywords)

30–60 days

Meaningful organic traffic growth

90–180 days

Competitive keyword rankings

6–12 months

High-authority backlink acquisition

3–9 months

Compounding traffic growth

12+ months

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

CueBytes monthly retainers range from $1,500 to $5,000 depending on tier. One-time audits are $1,500 fixed. Content-only engagements are $200–$500 per article. Compare to specialized SEO agencies charging $3,000–$10,000/month for similar deliverables.

Technical fixes ship within 7–30 days. First ranking movement typically appears in 30–60 days for low-KD keywords. Meaningful organic traffic growth happens at 90–180 days. Anyone promising faster timelines is either lying or building on dangerous shortcuts.

No, and any SEO company that does is lying. Google's ranking algorithm has 200+ factors and updates regularly. We commit to leading indicators — content shipped, technical fixes deployed, keyword targets researched — not specific positions.

Optimization for AI search engines — ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews. Includes structured data for AI extraction, robots.txt access for AI crawlers (GPTBot, ClaudeBot, PerplexityBot), citable statistics, author markup, and content formatted for AI extraction. Increasingly important as 30–50% of searches happen on AI engines in 2026.

Yes. Google Business Profile optimization, local schema markup, NAP consistency, local landing page production, review management. Particularly relevant for service businesses targeting "near me" searches. Pricing typically $1,500–$3,500 setup plus monthly retainer.

Yes, through legitimate methods — earned PR placements, guest posts on relevant industry sites, HARO outreach, podcast pitching. We don't buy links, use PBNs, or run automated outreach. The goal is the small number of high-authority links that actually move rankings, not link-volume metrics.

Yes, this is one of our strongest fits. SaaS SEO requires bottom-of-funnel keyword targeting, comparison content, feature page optimization, integration SEO, and GEO optimization for buyer research happening in AI engines. Different playbook than ecommerce or local SEO.

That's actually our easiest engagement. Foundation package ($3,500) covers technical setup, initial content production, GEO optimization, and 30-day monitoring. Most "zero SEO" sites see first rankings within 60–90 days because they're starting from a clean slate.

Yes. About 1 in 3 of our SEO engagements are takeover projects from previous agencies. Common scenarios: monthly retainer with no traffic growth, content published but not ranking, technical issues never addressed, or penalty recovery. We start with a comprehensive audit before quoting takeover work.

We tell you on the discovery call. We've turned down projects involving black-hat tactics, guaranteed-ranking pitches, hyper-competitive keywords requiring $50K+/month budgets, and projects requiring physical local presence. Honest scope conversations save both sides time.

Ready to Replace Vanity Metrics with Real Rankings?

Book a free 20-minute discovery call. You walk away with an honest assessment of what's broken in your current SEO, what's possible to fix, and a fixed-price quote within 48 hours. No sales script. No follow-up pressure.

Senior SEO + development team. Monthly retainer from $400. 6-month plan from $380/mo. 12-month plan from $320/mo. No lock-in on the starter plan.

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