Search Engine Optimization – Local SEO

We Help Businesses Rank Higher On Google, Get More Leads, And Grow Revenue With Proven SEO Strategies

Why Businesses Struggle With SEO

Not Ranking on Google

Your website isn’t ranking on Google, your business is invisible in local searches, and you’re left wondering why past SEO efforts failed—missing out on calls, bookings, and the customers you deserve.

Losing Customers to Competitors

While competitors who aren’t even as good as you dominate Google search, you’re left frustrated and invisible—losing the leads, customers, and revenue that should be yours.

SEO Confusing & Overwhelming

SEO feels confusing, technical, and overwhelming, leaving you frustrated by Google’s ever-changing rules with no clear strategy to improve your rankings.

Meet Your SEO Team – Experts You Can Rely On to Help Your Business Grow

⭐ Trusted by companies across the US, Canada, and Europe

At Sherman Hu SEO, you’re not hiring a typical agency—you’re partnering with a family-run team of SEO specialists passionate about helping your business grow.

With over 22 years of SEO experience, I’m Sherman, the founder and award-winning lead strategist, ensuring your business ranks higher, attracts more customers, and grows consistently. Working alongside me are Matt (my son-in-law) and Anthony (my son), both senior SEO specialists whom I have mentored. They’re experts at crafting results-driven SEO strategies, helping businesses like yours climb search rankings and stay ahead of the competition. My daughter, Victoria, supports our operations and oversees administration, social publishing, and team coordination, ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.

When you work with us, you’re not just getting an SEO provider—you’re getting a dedicated team that blends agency-level expertise with the personal attention your business deserves.

What’s At Stake?

What’s the Risk vs Reward of SEO?

What Happens If You Ignore SEO?


🚫 You keep losing customers to competitors.
🚫 You waste money on ineffective marketing.
🚫 Your business stays invisible online.

What Happens When You Invest in SEO?


✔️ Your website ranks higher & gets found.
✔️ You generate more leads & sales consistently.
✔️ You outperform competitors & dominate search results.

How It Works – 3-Step Process for Success

Step 1: SEO Health Assessment

We identify your brand’s ranking issues and opportunities with your online presence, website, and map listing/s.

Step 2: Optimization & Growth

We’ll implement technical SEO, a content publishing strategy & ongoing backlinks from high-authority websites.

Step 3: Ongoing Support & Results

We continuously track progress, optimize your digital assets & ensure continuous growth.

5 Types of Clients We Serve With Local SEO Services
(We get the best SEO results for these businesses!)

From home services to consulting, if you provide a service, we help you get found. We have successfully served service-based businesses like plumbers, landscapers, HVAC, gutter cleaning, house cleaning, commercial cleaning, fishing charters, security guard companies, grant writing and many others, ranking them higher in local searches and Google Maps to attract local and state-wide clientele.

Trusted local experts deserve top rankings! We successfully served established clinics, dentists, chiropractors, physiotherapists, and medical spas, ranking them higher in local searches and Google Maps.

Whether expanding in one city or nationwide, we drive rankings across multiple locations. We have successfully served a network of cosmetic dentistry clinics, a grant writing service that ranked for hundreds of keywords across five US states, and home health care providers needing consistent optimization across multiple locations.

Law firms and attorneys looking to attract high-value cases with proven SEO strategies.

Shops, restaurants, and physical locations that thrive on foot traffic & local search are clients we continually serve. From multi-location Mediterranean restaurants to upscale hair salons, we have successfully served these high-quality clients looking to dominate local and Google Map searches for their offerings.

💡 We work with businesses that understand SEO is a long-term investment and are committed to growth.

5 Types of Businesses That May Not Be A Fit
(We partner with businesses that align with our expertise!)

SEO is an investment, not a quick fix.

SEO takes time, and we focus on long-term sustainable growth.

We collaborate best with businesses that trust expert recommendations.

If your business isn’t looking to grow, SEO may not be the right solution.

We only work with businesses that provide real value to customers.

If your business is growth-focused and ready to rank higher, we’d love to help you dominate local search. Let’s Talk! 🚀

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UK

SEO for London businesses
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IRELAND

SEO for Dublin businesses
SEO for Cork businesses
SEO for Limerick businesses
SEO for Galway businesses
SEO for Waterford businesses
SEO for Drogheda businesses
SEO for Dundalk businesses
SEO for Bray businesses
SEO for Swords businesses
SEO for Navan businesses

NETHERLANDS

SEO for Amsterdam businesses
SEO for Rotterdam businesses
SEO for The Hague businesses
SEO for Utrecht businesses
SEO for Eindhoven businesses
SEO for Tilburg businesses
SEO for Groningen businesses
SEO for Almere businesses
SEO for Breda businesses
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SWEDEN

SEO for Stockholm businesses
SEO for Gothenburg businesses
SEO for Malmö businesses
SEO for Uppsala businesses
SEO for Västerås businesses
SEO for Örebro businesses
SEO for Linköping businesses
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DENMARK

SEO for Copenhagen businesses
SEO for Aarhus businesses
SEO for Odense businesses
SEO for Aalborg businesses
SEO for Esbjerg businesses
SEO for Randers businesses
SEO for Kolding businesses
SEO for Horsens businesses
SEO for Vejle businesses
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NORWAY

SEO for Oslo businesses
SEO for Bergen businesses
SEO for Stavanger businesses
SEO for Trondheim businesses
SEO for Drammen businesses
SEO for Fredrikstad businesses
SEO for Kristiansand businesses
SEO for Tromsø businesses
SEO for Sandnes businesses
SEO for Ålesund businesses

FINLAND

SEO for Helsinki businesses
SEO for Espoo businesses
SEO for Tampere businesses
SEO for Vantaa businesses
SEO for Oulu businesses
SEO for Turku businesses
SEO for Jyväskylä businesses
SEO for Lahti businesses
SEO for Kuopio businesses
SEO for Pori businesses

GERMANY

SEO for Berlin businesses
SEO for Hamburg businesses
SEO for Munich businesses
SEO for Frankfurt businesses
SEO for Düsseldorf businesses
SEO for Stuttgart businesses
SEO for Cologne businesses
SEO for Leipzig businesses
SEO for Bremen businesses
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SWITZERLAND

SEO for Zurich businesses
SEO for Geneva businesses
SEO for Basel businesses
SEO for Lausanne businesses
SEO for Bern businesses
SEO for Winterthur businesses
SEO for Lucerne businesses
SEO for St. Gallen businesses
SEO for Lugano businesses
SEO for Biel/Bienne businesses

PORTUGAL

SEO for Lisbon businesses
SEO for Porto businesses
SEO for Braga businesses
SEO for Coimbra businesses
SEO for Aveiro businesses
SEO for Faro businesses

SPAIN

SEO for Madrid businesses
SEO for Barcelona businesses
SEO for Valencia businesses
SEO for Malaga businesses
SEO for Alicante businesses
SEO for Palma de Mallorca businesses
SEO for Marbella businesses
SEO for Bilbao businesses
SEO for Seville businesses
SEO for Granada businesses

Client Testimonials

🔥 How Our Clients Ranked Higher & Won More Business

🚀 SEO Success Stories—See How We Drove Massive Growth!

Client: Sarah Hope Marshall, Profound Hope Industries
Industry: Grant Writing for Mission-Based Businesses, Non-Profits & CDFIs

⚠️ The Challenge:

🔴 Doubted SEO would work—uncertain if it would attract clients.
🔴 Weak Website Copy & Poor Optimization—made conversions difficult.
🔴 Low Rankings in Key Markets—struggling to get noticed.

🎯 The Transformation:

Website Rebuilt for Conversions—We used StoryBrand copywriting to create a high-impact, client-converting site with minimal effort from Sarah.
SEO Domination in 90 Days—Achieved 660 Top-10 rankings in 5 major cities:

  • Chicago: 🚀 293 Top-10
  • Detroit: 🚀 108 Top-10
  • Minneapolis: 🚀 92 Top-10
  • Wisconsin: 🚀 137 Top-10
  • Indianapolis: 🚀 30 Top-10

What Sarah Had To Say:

Sherman genuinely cares about his clients—personally and professionally. In just 30 days, he delivered 660 top-10 rankings across Chicago, Wisconsin, Minneapolis, Indianapolis, and Detroitproving real SEO results fast!

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Client: Aly Claire Leguizamon, Marketing Manager, EverClean Facility Services
Industry: Commercial Cleaning

⚠️ The Challenge:

🔴 SEO Doubts: The client had previously worked with an SEO agency that failed to deliver results.
🔴 Website Limitations: The site lacked compelling, optimized content.
🔴 Poor Search Rankings: The business struggled to rank in key markets, limiting lead generation.

🎯 The Transformation:

On-Page SEO Overhaul:
Anthony implemented advanced on-page SEO strategies, including entity optimization, meta enhancements, and hyper-local landing pages across three provinces.

Massive Content Expansion:
📍 815 new pages were created—covering 57 cities and 13 commercial cleaning services.

Ranking Domination:
📈 600+ pages achieved Top-3 Google rankings for high-intent commercial cleaning keywords.

Faster Results Than Expected:
The client was blown away by how quickly rankings and leads improved, surpassing expectations.

What Aly Had To Say:

“Working with Anthony and Sherman was a game-changer. From day one, their strategic SEO approach and deep expertise were evident. They didn’t just promise results—they delivered fast. Thanks to their work, we saw a massive boost in search rankings across all three websites. If you want SEO experts who move the needle, I highly recommend Anthony and Sherman!”

What This Means for Your Business

Stronger Local Visibility → More leads & inquiries
SEO That Actually Works → No more wasted marketing budget
Fast-Track to Top Rankings → Results-driven approach

📞 Want to see similar results?

Let’s build a custom SEO strategy for your cleaning business!

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Client: Aly Claire Leguizamon, Marketing Manager, Guardteck Security
Industry: Security Guard Services

⚠️ The Challenge:

🔴 Disappointing Past SEO Experience: A previous SEO agency failed to deliver meaningful results, creating skepticism about SEO’s effectiveness.
🔴 Website Lacked Optimization: Poorly written, non-optimized content prevented ranking success.
🔴 Struggled to Rank in Key Markets: Guardteck Security wasn’t visible in critical service areas, limiting their ability to attract high-value clients.

🎯 The Transformation:

Comprehensive On-Page SEO Execution:
Anthony implemented advanced on-page SEO strategies, optimizing metadata, structured entities, and creating hyper-targeted local landing pages across three provinces.

Massive Content Expansion:
📍 591 new pages were created, featuring dedicated service pages for Mobile Patrol, Event Security, Retail Security, and more.

Ranking Breakthrough:
📈 383 pages achieved Top-10 Google rankings for highly competitive security industry keywords.
🏆 272 pages reached Top-3 rankings, placing Guardteck Security in front of ideal clients.

Fast & Game-Changing Results:
Guardteck Security saw faster improvements than expected, significantly boosting brand visibility, search performance, and inbound leads.

What Aly Had To Say:

“Working with Anthony and Sherman was a game-changer. From day one, their strategic SEO approach and deep expertise were evident. They didn’t just promise results—they delivered fast. Thanks to their work, we saw a massive boost in search rankings across all three websites. If you want SEO experts who move the needle, I highly recommend Anthony and Sherman!”

What This Means for Your Business

Stronger Local Search Presence → Dominate your service areas
More Qualified Leads → Target high-value security contracts
SEO That Actually Works → Proven strategies, not empty promises

📞 Looking for similar results?

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Client: SHAN Esthetics
Industry: Cosmetic Procedures & Medical Esthetics

Before: Struggling to Get Found

❌ Brand-new business with no online presence.
❌ No website, making it hard to attract traffic or convert potential clients.
❌ No Google Business Profile (GMB), limiting local visibility.

After: A Complete Digital Transformation

Website Built for Conversions – Designed a professional WordPress site to attract and convert visitors.
Google Business Profile Created – Set up and optimized for local visibility and search rankings.
SEO Power Moves – Strategic optimization led to top rankings across multiple services.
Graduated in Just 6 Months – SHAN Esthetics became self-sufficient in managing its online presence.

🔥 Ranking Wins Across Multiple Services

📌 Featured Snippet #1: Chilliwack Anti-Aging Skin Treatments, PRP Hair Treatments & PRP Services
📌 Top 3 Rankings: Chilliwack PRP Acne Treatments (#1, #2), PRP Facial (#1, #3), Neuromodular Injections (#1), Dermal Fillers (#3), Lip Fillers (#3), Skin Care Clinic (#3)
📌 High Google Maps Rankings: Chilliwack Weight Loss (#2 GMB), Weight Management (#2 GMB, #3 organic)
📌 Strong Competitive Positioning: Chilliwack Botox (#6)

📈 Results: From zero visibility to dominating top spots in the esthetics industry!

What Shan Had To Say:

“Sherman set up our website and gave me great ideas to grow my business. He optimized our SEO and Google Maps location, helping us attract more clients. We appreciate Sherman!”

The Takeaway: Why This Matters for Your Business

Sherman Hu SEO transformed SHAN Esthetics from an unknown startup into a local industry leader in just six months.
🔹 From Zero to #1 – Dominating local search with featured snippets and top rankings.
🔹 Sustainable Growth – A website and SEO strategy built for long-term success.
🔹 More Clients, More Bookings – High visibility turned into real business growth.

📅 Want results like these? Let’s build your success story. Schedule a Free SEO Consultation today! 🚀

Client: Larry Johnson, Booking Agent
Industry: Music & Entertainment, Utah

🚨 Before: The Challenges

  • Challenges:
    • Struggled with poor search engine rankings despite hiring multiple SEO professionals.
    • Needed stronger online visibility to attract more clients in a competitive industry.

✅ After: The Results

SEO Strategy & Execution:

  • Launched an SEO campaign with Sherman Hu SEO in 2019.
  • Optimized website and Google presence for maximum visibility.

Top Rankings Achieved:

🔥 Dominating Wedding & Music Searches:

  • Wedding Music Bands – #1
  • Music Bands for Wedding – #1
  • Utah Wedding Bands – #1
  • Best Wedding Bands Salt Lake City – #1
  • Live Wedding Bands Salt Lake City – #1

🎤 Corporate & Entertainment Searches:

  • Corporate Entertainment Agency – #2
  • Corporate Entertainment – #3
  • Corporate Entertainment Utah – #3
  • Corporate Entertainers – #5

🔎 Local & Nationwide Visibility:

  • Wedding Music Bands Near Me – #5
  • Live Wedding Bands – #3

💬 What Larry Had to Say:

“I’ve worked with many SEO professionals over the years, but Sherman is by far the best. In a short time, I’ve seen my website rank higher than ever before. He’s not just an expert—he’s friendly, detail-oriented, and quick to respond. If you need SEO that actually works, Sherman’s your guy!”

📈 Summary:

Sherman Hu SEO transformed Larry’s online visibility, turning his booking agency into a top-ranked leader in the music & entertainment industry. With #1 rankings across multiple high-value keywords, Larry’s business now dominates search results, attracting more clients and securing his reputation in the industry.

🔥 Want results like these? Let’s talk.

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SEO That Works: A Strategic Approach to Lasting Results

Tracking & Metrics – Baseline rankings, Google Analytics, and Search Console insights to monitor performance.

Competitor Analysis – Research what top competitors are ranking for and how to outperform them.

Keyword & Entity Research – Advanced keyword mapping + entity-based optimization for relevance.

Conversion Research – Aligns SEO with business goals using StoryBrand frameworks + customer insights.

🎨 Branding & Media Assets – SEO-ready logos, images, and brand color HEX codes for a cohesive online presence.

🏗 Schema & Structured Data – Google-compliant data markup for business profiles, services, and products.

🚀 Speed & Performance Optimization – Faster site speeds improve rankings and user experience.

📝 Conversion-Driven Copywriting – Call-to-action (CTA) optimization, persuasive SEO copy, and sales-driven landing pages.

🏙 City & Service Location Pages – Hyper-localized landing pages to dominate search results in every service area.

📍 Google Business Profile Optimization – Category selection, listing accuracy, and keyword-optimized descriptions. Ongoing publishing through GMB/GBP posts.

🌐 Citations & Local Directories – Get featured on high-authority business directories for stronger local signals.

📣 Press Releases & Content Marketing – High-impact blogs and articles drive visibility and engagement.

🔗 High-Quality Backlinks & Mentions – Strategic production of high-authority backlinks that boost domain authority.

📌 Apple Maps & Geo-Targeted Listings – Optimize across multiple mapping platforms beyond Google.

How Much Should You Invest in SEO?

The right SEO strategy isn’t one-size-fits-all. Your business, location, and competition level all impact the effort needed to rank, attract leads, and grow revenue.

Use our SEO Pricing Calculator to see a tailored estimate based on:

Your Service Area – Are you competing in a single city, across a region, or at a national level?

Your Competition Level – Do you operate in a niche with low competition, or are you battling industry giants?

Your Industry Type – SEO pricing varies depending on how competitive your industry is. High-competition industries require more effort to rank effectively.

Additional Services That Impact SEO Success – Content marketing, link-building, and technical SEO can all give you an edge.

Breaking Down the Pricing Factors

Larger markets require stronger SEO strategies. Competing in a single town isn’t the same as ranking across a state or country. Here’s how it works:

  • Local SEO (One City) → Ideal for businesses serving a single town or neighborhood.
  • Regional SEO (Multi-City or State/Province) → Targets multiple cities with dedicated location pages for visibility.
  • National SEO (Countrywide Reach) → For businesses competing at a national level in multiple states/provinces.

Why This Matters: Search engines prioritize relevance and proximity. Expanding your reach requires optimized content for each location you serve.

How many businesses are fighting for the same top rankings? SEO for a niche market requires less effort than ranking in a highly competitive industry.

  • Low Competition: Few competitors, new industry, or highly specialized services.
  • Medium Competition: Some established competitors, moderate search volume.
  • High Competition: Saturated market, aggressive competitors, national brands.

Why This Matters: If competitors are already investing in SEO, you can’t afford to stay behind. A higher competition level requires more advanced strategies to break through.

High-Competition Industries 🚀: Legal, Medical, Finance, Real Estate, SaaS, National Brands → Requires more backlinks, ongoing content, and advanced strategies.

Medium-Competition Industries 🔧: B2B, Security, IT, Education, Local Retail Chains → Needs steady content & optimization.

Low-Competition Industries 🌱: Local Businesses, Cleaning, Personal Services, Non-Profits → Less aggressive SEO needed, faster local results.

Content Marketing (4-8 Blog Posts/Month): Regular, high-quality content builds authority, attracts organic traffic, and improves search rankings.

🔗 Link Building & Digital PR: Earn high-authority backlinks through strategic outreach, HARO, guest posts, and press mentions to boost trust and credibility.

📍 Local SEO (Google Business, Citations): Optimize Google Business Profile, build citations, and improve local search visibility to attract nearby customers.

🚀 Technical SEO (Site Speed, Schema): Enhance website performance, fix indexing issues, and implement schema markup for better user experience and search engine understanding.

🎯 Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) & UX: Improve website usability, streamline navigation, and optimize landing pages to turn visitors into paying customers.

🛍️ E-Commerce SEO (Product Optimization, Internal Linking): Optimize product/category pages, enhance internal linking, and improve search visibility for online stores.

Each service is crucial in maximizing your SEO investment and achieving sustainable growth in competitive markets.

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