Houston SEO company for service businesses
Houston SEO Company That Measures Success in Calls
FOG Digital Marketing is a Houston SEO company for contractors, home services, clinics and local brands. We help you rank on Google, the map results and AI search, and we report on the calls and jobs that ranking produces.
120+ five-star Google reviews · Building Texas websites since 2009
More organic clicks for ProMeals, a Houston business
More organic visibility for Silverback Plumbing
More qualified phone call leads for Silverback Plumbing
More Google profile interactions for Design Scapes
Results from FOG Digital Marketing client work. See the full stories in our case studies.
Why Houston businesses hire us
SEO Built for a City This Big
Houston is huge and spread out, and that changes how SEO works. A customer in Katy, a customer in Pearland and a customer in The Woodlands may never see the same results for the same search. Ranking once for "Houston" is not enough. You need to show up in the parts of the metro where your best jobs are. A good Houston SEO company plans for that from the start.
As a Houston SEO company, we start by mapping where you rank today across the area, which competitors own the map results and which searches bring in real revenue. ProMeals, a Houston meal prep company, is one example: we targeted Houston searches first and grew it into a national online brand.
- Map results across the metro. We track and improve where you appear in Google Maps from neighborhood to neighborhood, not just from one address.
- Pages for every service and area. Content built around what Houston customers actually type, from Spring and Cypress to Sugar Land and Pasadena.
- Reporting you can read. A monthly call and a plain language report showing calls, forms and what we are doing next.
Interior Designer
I absolutely love my website and it's driven traffic and legitimized my business. Best investment!
The Houston market
What a Houston SEO Company Has to Handle
Houston rewards businesses that plan their search presence carefully. Here are six realities any Houston SEO company should be ready for. Each one shapes the plan we build for your business.
A metro the size of a state
Greater Houston covers a massive area. Map rankings change block by block, so SEO has to be measured and built across the whole service area you cover.
Storm season demand spikes
Roofing, restoration, plumbing and AC searches jump around storms and summer heat. Pages and profiles need to be ready before demand hits, not after.
Tough national competitors
Home service networks, lead marketplaces and national brands spend heavily in Houston. Strong local signals are how an independent business beats them.
A strong medical and professional sector
With the Texas Medical Center and a large professional base, healthcare and B2B searches are competitive and need specialized pages.
English and Spanish search
Houston has one of the largest Spanish speaking communities in the country. Spanish pages can open a market your competitors ignore.
AI answers on the rise
More people ask ChatGPT and Google AI which company to call. Entity work and structured data help those tools recommend your business.
Transparent Pricing
Houston SEO Company Pricing
Three monthly SEO plans with published prices and no long term contract. Pick the level that fits how competitive your Houston market is.
Included in every plan from our Houston SEO company: a plain language monthly report, a monthly strategy call, a dedicated strategist who does the work, and no long term contract. If it is not earning its keep, you are not locked in.
Local Foundation SEO
$1,500 / monthFor businesses that need the fundamentals fixed before anything else can work.
- Technical SEO, speed and site structure
- Google Business Profile optimization and a steady review flow
- Core service pages rewritten around what customers search
- Authority groundwork from suppliers, associations and directories
- AI search setup so ChatGPT and Google AI answers can cite you
Growth SEO
$3,000 / monthFor businesses ready to go after the searches their competitors already own.
- Everything in Foundation
- Active link building from local and industry publications
- New pages for high intent searches you do not cover today
- Competitor analysis and structured data
- Conversion work so more traffic turns into calls
Market Leader SEO
$5,000 / monthFor competitive markets where the top spots are already taken by someone else.
- Everything in Growth
- Competitive gap analysis on pages and links
- Authority building at higher volume every month
- Multi location SEO and entity optimization for AI search
- Every call and form traced back to the search behind it
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Budget planning
What a Houston SEO Company Costs
SEO in Houston usually costs between $1,500 and $5,000 a month for a local service business, depending on how competitive your services are and how much of the metro you want to cover. Our plans sit at $1,500, $3,000 and $5,000 a month.
Foundation fits businesses that need technical fixes, a stronger Google Business Profile and better core pages. Growth adds link building and new content for searches your competitors already own. Market Leader is for the most competitive Houston categories, such as roofing, personal injury or HVAC. You can move between plans as your results and goals change.
Be careful with very low priced offers. SEO that costs a few hundred dollars a month in a market as big as Houston rarely does more than send a report. Ask any Houston SEO company how it will measure calls and booked jobs.
How long until results
Most businesses see early movement in two to three months and stronger lead growth in four to six, depending on competition and the starting point of the site. Map rankings often move first when the Google Business Profile is fixed.
Before you start
Make sure your business name, address and phone match everywhere online. If you are registering a new business or location, the City of Houston site covers permits and resources. You can also pay invoices over time with Affirm, subject to eligibility.
Our Process
How Our Houston SEO Company Works
Four steps that repeat every month, so you always know what was done and what is next. Nothing happens on your account without a clear reason behind it.
Step 01
Audit and Grid Scan
We audit your site and Google Business Profile and scan your map rankings across the Houston areas you serve.
Step 02
Strategy
We pick the searches with the most revenue behind them and set a clear plan for pages, links and profile work.
Step 03
Execution
We fix technical issues, build and improve pages, earn links and keep your profile active with posts and reviews.
Step 04
Report and Refine
Each month you get a plain language report and a call covering calls, forms, rankings and next steps.
Client Reviews
See Why Our Clients Choose Us
4.9 on Google · 120+ Google reviews and 47 on Facebook
★★★★★
They built a clean, professional website that actually brings in leads, and their SEO work has made a big difference. I'm finally showing up on Google. Super easy to work with and always responsive.
Google review
★★★★★
The launch was seamless, and the final product is truly exceptional. The website looks incredibly professional and perfectly captures the essence of our brand. We are extremely impressed.
Design Scapes
★★★★★
My goal was to elevate my business to a luxury brand aesthetic. That meant upgrading everything: my branding, my logo, my colors, and my website. From start to finish they exceeded every expectation.
Matt Roberts Photography
★★★★★
Excellent service and attention. They built my new website and integrated it perfectly with the software we use. Fernando is always responsive and promptly answers all our questions. Highly recommend.
Google review
Service areas
Web Design and SEO Across Texas
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FAQ
Houston SEO Company Questions
How much does a Houston SEO company cost?
Our Houston SEO company plans are $1,500, $3,000 and $5,000 a month, with no long term contract. The right plan depends on how competitive your services are and how much of the metro you want to cover.
How long does SEO take to work in Houston?
Most businesses see early movement in two to three months and stronger lead growth in four to six months. Competitive categories and brand new sites can take longer.
Can you get my business into the Google Maps results?
We optimize your Google Business Profile, reviews, citations and local pages, which are the main factors in map rankings. Nobody can guarantee a position, but we track your rankings block by block so you see the progress.
Do you work with businesses across Greater Houston?
Yes. We work with businesses throughout the area, including Katy, Sugar Land, The Woodlands, Pearland, Cypress, Spring and Pasadena.
What makes you different from other Houston SEO companies?
We publish our prices, report on calls and booked work instead of vanity rankings, and you talk directly to the strategist doing the work. You are never locked into a long contract.
What questions should I ask a Houston SEO company before hiring?
Ask how they measure results, who will do the work, what the contract terms are and whether you own everything they build. A good Houston SEO company should show real client results and explain its plan in plain language.
Does a Houston SEO company help with reviews?
Yes. Reviews are a major factor in map rankings. Every plan includes a simple review request flow so happy customers leave reviews regularly, which also builds trust with new customers who read them.
Do you guarantee first page rankings?
No, and be careful with any Houston SEO company that does. Nobody controls Google. What we guarantee is honest reporting so you can judge the results yourself.
Do you help with AI search like ChatGPT?
Yes. Every plan includes AI search setup, and higher plans include entity optimization, so tools like ChatGPT and Google AI can understand and recommend your business.
Can you do SEO in Spanish?
Yes. Our Hispanic marketing team can build and optimize Spanish pages so you reach more of the Houston market.
Do I need a new website before starting SEO?
Not always. We start with an audit. If your site is slow or poorly structured, we will tell you, and our Houston web design team can rebuild it.
What industries do you work with?
Mostly service businesses: roofing, plumbing, HVAC, restoration, remodeling, healthcare, legal and professional services. If customers find you on Google and call, our approach fits.
Is there a long term contract?
No. Plans are month to month. We would rather keep you because the work is producing calls than because a contract says so.
Can I pay over time?
Yes. You can pay your invoices over time through Affirm, subject to eligibility. Affirm does not charge late fees, and checking eligibility won’t affect your credit score. See how financing works.
How do I get started with your Houston SEO company?
Book a short call or request a free audit. We review your site, profile and map rankings, then recommend the plan that fits your goals and budget.
What will I see in my monthly report?
Calls, form leads, map rankings, top pages and the work completed that month, written in plain language with clear next steps.
Still have a question? Ask us on a short call. No pressure, no obligation.
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Ready to Get More Calls From Houston Search?
Book a short call with our team. We will review your site, your Google profile and your map rankings, and give you a straight answer on what it would take to grow.
- Free, and there is no obligation to hire us
- You talk to the people who would build your site
- You leave with a clear price and timeline
- Option to pay over time with Affirm, subject to eligibility
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