Burned By SEO Agency?

Feeling let down and frustrated after being burned by an SEO agency that overpromised and underdelivered? It’s time for a fresh start with a team that values honesty, transparency, and results tailored to your unique needs.

SEO Package Options

Rank Higher in Searches

Attract the Right Clients

Affordable SEO Solution

Have you invested time and money into an SEO agency only to feel like you’ve been left in the dark? You’re not alone. Many businesses experience frustration with cookie-cutter solutions, empty promises, and unethical practices that leave them wondering if they’ll ever see the results they were promised.

We’re here to change that.

A Better Way to Approach SEO

At Simplified Website Design, we believe in an honest, ethical approach to digital marketing. SEO is just one piece of the digital puzzle but a very important foundation for your online presence. Formulating a digital strategy is crucial to growing your brand exposure, brand cohesiveness, website traffic, and overall ROI.

Our philosophy is simple: every business is unique and deserves a personalized digital strategy that aligns with its goals and values. No shortcuts, no gimmicks—just transparent, results-driven solutions designed to help your business grow sustainably.

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Why Choose Us?

Ethical Practices, Always

If you've been burned by an SEO agency, this is super important to us. We don’t rely on black-hat tactics or risky shortcuts that might get you penalized. Our methods are fully transparent and built to deliver long-term results you can trust. If we honestly cannot help you, we will refer you to people we know can best suit your business needs.

Human-Centered Approach

In a world of automation, we ensure you always have access to real, caring experts. Our AI tools work to enhance efficiency, but the strategy? That’s crafted by real people who understand your business inside and out.

Uniquely Tailored Strategies

No two businesses are the same, so why settle for a one-size-fits-all solution? We take the time to understand your goals, target audience, and industry to create a strategy that’s as unique as your business. So the bots can connect you with the right humans.

Transparent Reporting

You deserve to know where your money is going. That’s why we provide clear, actionable reports that show you exactly what’s working and why.

Real Results

We focus on what matters most: helping you attract the right audience, improve conversions, and grow your bottom line.

Our Digital Strategy Services

SEO Audit

A comprehensive review of your website including technical SEO to keyword usage to identify areas of improvement to help your rankings.

KeyWORD RESEARCH

We thoroughly research, analyze and implement the most relevant search terms people use to look for your products and services.

COMPETITOR ANALYSIS

We take a look at what your top 3 competitors are doing online—such as their keywords, content, backlinks, and how they rank—to identify opportunities and strategies.

On-Page SEO

Optimized H1 titles, page titles, image ALT tags, meta descriptions

LINK OPTIMIZATION

We ensure your calls-to-actions and internal and external links are optimized for SEO best practices.

Google Products

Integration with Google Products such as Google Analytics, Search ConsoleYouTube, and consulting for Google My Business.

Are You Ready To Optimize Your Website?

Ready to Reclaim Your Digital Presence?

Don’t let a bad experience with an SEO agency hold you back. With Simplified Website Design, you can trust that you’re in good hands. Let’s work together to build an ethical, effective, and sustainable online strategy that helps your business thrive.

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SEO & Digital Strategy Service Prices

One-Time On-Page SEO Services

This is the foundational work for Search Engine Optimization
$ 1,800 one-time
can be split into payments
  • Current Website Audit (if applicable)
  • Keyword Research
  • Competitor Analysis
  • Keyword integration (up to 20)
  • Optimized H1 titles, page titles, image alt tags, meta descriptions
  • Internal Linking Optimization
  • Google Analytics Integration
  • Sitemap Submittal
  • Webmaster Tools + Search Console
  • Blog Set-Up
  • Blog Topic Suggestions
  • FAQ Suggestions
  • Complete Documentation of SEO Findings & Recommendations
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Monthly Digital Strategy Services

Build on the momentum
$ 650 monthly
  • We customize our monthly services to address what is needed most to improve your SEO rankings. Some services may include:
  • Monitor & Adjust Keywords
  • Blog Content Planning
  • Google My Business Page Optimization
  • YouTube Optimization
  • Backlinks Cleanup
  • Google Ads Support
  • Detailed Monthly Reporting
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3 month committment required

Digital Strategy Services à la Carte Menu

Current Website SEO Audit

A comprehensive review of your website including technical SEO to keyword usage to identify areas of improvement to help your rankings.
  • Google Analytics setup or review
  • Google Search Console setup or review
  • Bing Webmaster Tools setup or review
  • 10-point check for web crawling issues preventing search engines from finding your content
  • Automated web crawl of the site (up to 10,000 posts/pages) for the purpose of discovering technical issues
  • Ensure proper indexation of content on Google, Yahoo, and Bing
  • Evaluation of on-page content
  • Evaluation of the proper use of XML sitemaps
  • Check for existing technical/SEO issues, including potential duplicate content
  • Discover keywords your website is currently ranking for
  • Competitive Analysis of up to 3 competitors
  • Full backlink analysis
  • Baseline reporting to capture pre-campaign metrics

$650/one-time

SEO Optimized Landing Page

Our SEO-optimized landing pages are specifically designed to attract organic traffic from search engines by targeting relevant keywords, providing valuable content that aligns with user search intent, including calls-to-actions that quickly convert more qualified clients. These landing pages can be created as new pages in your website menu, or used specifically for marketing ads to lead your potential clients through a simplified process to becoming new clients.

$500/one-time

Monthly Technical Maintenance

We check for and resolve crawl errors identified in Google Search Console and provide monthly reports.

$185/mo

YouTube Optimization & Video Editing

Get video editing, channel management, and content creation to grow your audience and maximize engagement. Pulling YouTube videos into your Google Ads is a great way to highlight and boost your online presence!

$450/mo

Google Ads Management

  • Creation of image, video, and text ads
  • Keyword strategy
  • Strategic targeting of geographics, demographics, and more
  • Optional landing page creations
  • Monthly reporting

$650/mo

*Please note that the recommended ad spend budget is separate from this price.

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Brittany Britton
Brittany Britton
Working with Melissa of Simplified Website Design was a stress-free and educational experience. When I started my own business I attempted to create a website on my own but it ended up looking unprofessional and my lack of website design knowledge kept me from taking my online presence to the next level. I contacted Melissa and we created a brand new website for my business within 6 weeks. All of our communication was via email or phone conversation and once the website was ready to publish Melissa walked me through the back end so I knew how to update content in the future. She also broke down SEO (search engine optimization) for me and helped me come up with key terms to attract new clients through Google search results. I am so happy with the final result and receive compliments from prospective clients all the time. I would recommend her services to anyone looking to build a modern, user-friendly and beautiful website. Thanks Melissa!!
Lecy Callender
Lecy Callender
I greatly appreciate how easy it is to communicate with Melissa. She has (patiently) walked me through several tech oriented features that enhance our visibility. Highly recommend Simplified!
Response from the owner: Oh Lecy! Thank you so much for this sweet review. It has been a pleasure working with you over the years.
Julian Kiss
Julian Kiss
I am a member of the board of directors for Rocky Mountain Honor Flight, a Colorado non-profit association that supports local Veterans. When it came time for us to update our website and establish a more secure and reliable web host, we chose Simplified Web Design. Melissa and her staff have been incredible to work with. They started by taking the time to learn what it is we do and how we do it. They worked to understand the critical requirements of our website and our goals with the re-fresh of our site. Melissa's team provided an excellent structure to organize our data and fresh new design ideas to really make our website POP and work as efficiently as possible. The team also collaborated with our other vendors to ensure the website integrated our donation and online application processes seamlessly. The teams commitment to on-going support has also been outstanding, always available to help answer questions and guide us to enable self operation as much as possible. All this was done right on budget and with excellent communication throughout. On behalf of RMHF, we thank Simplified Web Design for all they have done, and all they are doing to support our mission.
Response from the owner: Julian! Thank you so very much for your thoughtful feedback! It was such a pleasure working with you and Rocky Mountain Honor Flight. We love our non-profit clients.
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Digital Strategy FAQs

On-page SEO involves optimizing individual web pages to improve their search engine rankings and attract more relevant traffic. This includes refining elements like content, keywords, headings, meta descriptions, image alt tags, and internal links to make each page highly relevant and easy for search engines to understand and rank.

Technical SEO refers to optimizing the backend and structure of a website to make it easier for search engines to crawl, index, and understand its content. This includes improvements to site speed, mobile-friendliness, security (like HTTPS), XML sitemaps, and structured data, all aimed at ensuring search engines can efficiently and accurately process your website.

SEO can seem expensive at first because it involves a lot of specialized work, including technical optimizations, keyword research, competitor analysis, content creation, and ongoing adjustments—all of which require expertise and time to do well. But here’s the value: while paid ads need constant funding to drive traffic, SEO provides long-term benefits that keep your business visible to people searching for what you offer, even after the initial work is done. Think of it like a lasting investment that turns your website into a 24/7 customer magnet; over time, the traffic and leads generated from SEO can far outweigh the initial cost, providing a much higher return on investment than short-term ad spending.
DIY-ing SEO can seem tempting, but effective SEO requires specialized knowledge, experience, and constant adaptation to search engine changes that most business owners don’t have time to keep up with. Beyond just adding keywords, SEO involves technical aspects like site structure, speed optimization, and understanding complex analytics to see what’s working and what needs improvement. Attempting it on your own can lead to missed opportunities, inefficient strategies, or even penalties if done incorrectly. Hiring an expert ensures your site is fully optimized, allowing you to focus on what you do best—running your business—while professionals drive results that actually grow your online presence.
 

An SEO audit is a comprehensive review of your website to identify any issues or areas for improvement that may be holding it back from ranking well in search engines. It covers everything from page speed and mobile-friendliness to keyword usage and technical setup, providing a clear plan, and actionable personalized recommendations based on your specific needs to boost your site’s visibility.

SEO and digital marketing, including social media marketing, are all essential tools for growing your online presence, but they work in different ways.
 
SEO (Search Engine Optimization) focuses on optimizing your website to rank higher in search engines, making it easier for people actively searching for your products or services to find you. It’s a long-term strategy that targets people with high buying intent.
 
Digital marketing is broader and includes methods like paid ads, email marketing, and content marketing to reach a wider audience across different online platforms.
 
Social media marketing, a subset of digital marketing, focuses specifically on engaging and building relationships with your audience on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
 
While SEO draws people in organically by improving visibility in search results, social media marketing is about creating brand awareness and engagement in spaces where people spend their time online. Both approaches are valuable; SEO brings in targeted traffic, while social media helps with brand-building and customer interaction.
Yes, we offer Google Ads planning, design, and support as a part of our Digital Strategy Services.
No reputable SEO company can guarantee first position placement in a Google search because search engine rankings depend on numerous factors that are beyond anyone’s control. Google’s algorithms are complex, ever-evolving, and influenced by elements like competitor activity, user behavior, and updates to ranking criteria. Additionally, search results are often personalized based on a user’s location, search history, and device, making it impossible to promise a fixed rank. Instead of guarantees, a good SEO company focuses on applying proven strategies to improve your site’s visibility, drive quality traffic, and deliver a strong return on investment—without making promises they can’t keep.

For most small businesses, it typically takes about 3 to 6 months to start seeing noticeable results from SEO services, although most of our clients begin to see changes after the first month of implementation. SEO is a gradual, long-term strategy, as it involves building your site’s credibility, improving technical elements, optimizing content, and earning quality backlinks—all of which take time to impact rankings. Results may vary depending on factors like your industry, competition, and the current state of your website, but with consistent effort, you’ll start seeing more visibility, traffic, and customer engagement over time. SEO is about steady growth; the longer you invest in it, the more powerful and sustainable your results will be.

Be wary of anyone who guarantees they can get you on page one in a month. Think of it like planting a garden; it can take months before the seeds you plant blossom into flowers, but their beauty is worth waiting for.

Yes, but this requires a monthly service. We will maintain and build upon your rankings by continually monitoring and adjusting the strategy based on performance and changes in the market. This includes regularly updating content to keep it relevant, adjusting keywords as search trends evolve, and building new backlinks to strengthen authority. We also keep an eye on Google’s algorithm updates to ensure the website stays aligned with the latest best practices. By fine-tuning technical aspects, refreshing content, and strategically expanding into new keyword opportunities, we can maintain and improve your website’s ranking.

Yes, depending on your needs and strategy, we will update and sometimes write new content for your website.

Our business has been built on a strong foundation of honesty and fairness which has built our trust and reputation with clients all over the world. We promise that we will do what we say. If there is a need that you have that we are unable to handle, we will recommend you to others that we trust to uphold this expectation. We thrive when your business thrives and we will do everything we can to be sure you get the understanding and service that you deserve.

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