Local SEO Services
in Longview & Kelso
You shouldn’t have to hire an agency in Portland or Seattle to get world-class marketing results. At Graticle Design, we provide expert SEO services right here in Longview and Cowlitz County. We help local businesses dominate the search results, beating out competitors and ensuring that when neighbors search for your services, they find you first. We combine big-city strategy with small-town service.
Dominate the “Near Me” Search in Cowlitz County
SEO in a market like Longview is different than in a major metro. It’s not just about broad keywords; it’s about hyper-local relevance. Your customers are searching for reliable businesses in Longview, Kelso, and Castle Rock every day. If your website isn’t optimized for our specific geography, you are handing those leads to your competitors.
We focus heavily on Local SEO. This means optimizing your website and Google Business Profile so you show up in the “Map Pack”—that list of three businesses that appears at the top of Google Maps. Whether you are a contractor in Kelso, a retailer in Longview, or a service provider in Woodland, our goal is to make you the undisputed authority in your area.
How We Do It
Deep-Dive Audit & Strategic Planning
We don’t guess. We analyze. We start with a comprehensive audit of your current website to identify exactly what is holding you back. From there we research high-intent keywords and build a custom roadmap designed to outperform your local competition.
Content Refinement & Landing Page Optimization
Ranking requires more than just keywords. It requires value. We analyze and improve your landing pages to ensure they offer depth and relevance that exceeds your competitors. By optimizing your content, we signal to search engines that you are the authority in your industry which helps you rank for specific and targeted services.
Ongoing Adaptation & Competitor Tracking
SEO isn’t a one-time task. It is a race that never ends. Google changes its algorithm regularly and your competitors are always trying to catch up. We constantly monitor your rankings, track competitor movement, and tweak our strategy to keep you ahead. If the algorithm shifts we refine our approach to protect your position.
On-Page Optimization & Technical Health
Google needs to understand your website to rank it. We meticulously refine your site’s structure including title tags, meta descriptions, and header hierarchy. We also fix “under the hood” technical issues by resolving broken links, improving page speed, and ensuring your sitemaps are correctly submitted to Google so your site is easily crawled and indexed.
Authority Building (Off-Page SEO)
Your reputation extends beyond your website. We implement a safe and high-quality link-building strategy to increase your site’s authority. This involves manual outreach and securing placements on reputable sites and local directories. We focus on quality over quantity to ensure your growth is sustainable and penalty-proof.
Transparent Reporting & Analytics
You shouldn’t have to wonder where your money is going. We set up advanced tracking via Google Analytics and Search Console to measure exactly where your traffic is coming from. Each month we provide clear reports showing what we’ve done, how your rankings have improved, and the pending tasks we are tackling next.
Why Hire a Local Longview Kelso Team?
There is a massive advantage to working with an SEO team that actually lives where you do. We aren’t a faceless voice on a Zoom call from three time zones away. We know the local market because we are part of it. We understand the difference between the industrial corridor in Longview and the residential growth in Kalama. When you work with Graticle, you’re working with neighbors who are invested in seeing our local economy thrive.
No fluff, just results.
Ready to Rank Higher in Longview?
You’ve built a great business, now let’s make sure people can actually find it. Since we’re local, we’re easy to reach and invested in your success. Let’s start with a quick, targeted call to discuss your goals and lay out a clear plan. No high-pressure sales tactics, just a path to more traffic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you work with businesses outside of Longview?
Yes. While we are based in the Longview/Kelso area, we serve clients throughout Cowlitz County, including Castle Rock, Kalama, Woodland, and down into Vancouver. However, our physical presence here allows us to provide hands-on service to our local clients.
How is SEO for Longview different from Vancouver or Portland?
In smaller markets like Longview and Kelso, the competition is often lower, but the trust factor is higher. You don’t always need to fight for high-volume national keywords. Instead, we focus on capturing the high-intent local traffic—the people who are ready to buy or hire right now. Often, we can see results faster in Longview than in saturated cities like Portland.
Do I have to sign a long-term contract?
We believe in earning your business every month, not locking you into a long-term struggle. While SEO works best as a consistent, ongoing strategy, we structure our agreements to be flexible. We are confident that when you see the reports and the increase in leads from the Cowlitz County area, you’ll want to stick around.
How do I know if the SEO is actually working
We don’t hide behind confusing jargon or complex spreadsheets. We provide clear, monthly reports that show you exactly what matters: where you are ranking for keywords like “Longview [Your Service],” how much traffic is coming to your site, and most importantly, how many leads are being generated. You will see exactly where your marketing dollars are going.
My business isn’t showing up on Google Maps at all. Can you fix that?
Yes. For local businesses in Longview and Kelso, your Google Business Profile (the map listing) is just as important as your website. We help you claim, verify, and optimize this listing. If you are struggling with verification postcards or duplicate listings—common issues in our area—we can handle the troubleshooting for you.
What industries do you work with in Cowlitz County?
We work with a wide variety of local businesses. Since the Longview economy is driven by trades and services, we have extensive experience helping contractors, excavators, roofers, and landscapers get found. We also work with professional services like dentists, lawyers, and accountants, as well as local retail shops. If people search for it in Longview, we can help you rank for it.
Located Here in the Heart of Longview
We aren’t a virtual agency operating out of a P.O. box in Seattle. Graticle Design is locally owned and operated right here in Longview. We know the area because we live here, shop here, and do business here.
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