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Chicago SEO services for small businesses

One80 Consultation helps Chicago-area businesses get found on Google, Google Maps and AI tools like ChatGPT, from city neighborhoods to the North Shore and the suburbs.

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Downtown Chicago and the Chicago River
Quick answer

Chicago SEO services from One80 start at $495 a month with no contract. We work with businesses across the city and suburbs, and your first call is a FREE review of your website and Google profile.

Glass towers along the Chicago River at dusk
Chicago and suburbsChicago, ILWorking with Chicago businesses, including the North Shore and south suburbs.North ShoreHickory HillsEvanstonNaperville
Where customers find you

SEO that works on Google, Maps and AI answers in Chicago

Customers use three doors now: the Google results, the map, and AI assistants like ChatGPT. We work on all three together, so you are not invisible behind any of them.

Google resultsA clear page for each service you sell, so search engines know what to show and when.
Google MapsA complete, active Google Business Profile with posts, photos and real reviews.
AI answersAnswer-first content and structured data that AI tools can read and cite.
Does this sound like you?

You are good at what you do. Getting found in Chicago should not be the hard part.

These are things owners tell us in the first call. Hover a card to see what changes.

The contractorIllustrated example
“My competitor is on the map every time. I am buried on page two and my phone is quiet.”
What we do about itWe build a page for each service and town you cover, complete your Google profile and earn steady reviews, so you show up where the calls are.
The clinic ownerIllustrated example
“New patients keep saying they could not find us. I do not know what I am doing wrong.”
What we do about itWe audit your site and profile first, fix what keeps Google from understanding you, then publish helpful pages that answer what patients really search.
The shop ownerIllustrated example
“People ask ChatGPT who to trust now, and I have no idea how to show up there.”
What we do about itWe write answer-first pages, add structured data and keep your name, address and phone consistent everywhere, so AI tools can understand and cite you.

The faces are illustrations that stand for common situations, not photos of real clients.

Two paths

What changes when the work is done for you

With One80

  • ✓Customers find you on Google, Maps and AI answers
  • ✓A page for every service and town you cover
  • ✓A complete, active Google Business Profile
  • ✓Steady, genuine reviews
  • ✓Monthly reports on calls, not guesses

Going it alone

  • ×You hope people stumble onto your site
  • ×One generic page tries to rank for everything
  • ×A neglected profile hands the map to competitors
  • ×Few reviews and no system to get more
  • ×You cannot tell what is working
The search you do not want to run

Chicago is a steep climb. Page one is where the calls are.

In a market this big, customers choose from the first few listings and move on. We build the pages, profile and reviews that help you earn a spot in them.

  • Big competitors fill the first results
  • Your suburb pages do not exist yet
  • Your profile looks like everyone else's
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A person climbing a steep rocky slope toward the sunrise, seen from below. Stock photo, not a client.Glass towers in downtown Chicago at dusk
How we work together

80% on us. 20% on you.

Get the reviews and answer the phone. We handle the rest, so your business grows organically.

Our 80%

  • Audit, fixes and a page for each service and town
  • Google Business Profile setup and weekly posts
  • Content, links and structured data
  • Monthly reporting on calls and customers

Your 20%

  • Ask happy customers for a Google review
  • Answer your phone and forms quickly
  • Tell us when you add a service

Just get reviews and let us do the rest.

Organic growth takes time and results vary. We do not promise rankings or a set number of calls.

The details

How it works, step by step

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1How Chicago area customers search

In a large market like Chicago, searches are often tied to a suburb or neighborhood. We focus on the areas you serve, not the whole metro, so your pages and profile match where your customers actually are.

2Why your website still matters for the map

Google reads your website as well as your profile. When your service pages, town pages and profile say the same thing, Google has less to guess. We give each service and each town you cover its own page with real details, not a copied template.

3What a monthly SEO plan actually does

It starts with an audit, then fixes the technical basics, then adds service pages, helpful articles and profile posts month by month. Every month you get a report on calls, forms and visibility. We do the work, and you stay in control of the accounts.

4How we find the words customers use

We start with real customer conversations and the questions people type into Google and ask AI tools. Those words shape your headings, pages and answers, so the page matches the search instead of the other way around.

5Why reviews are half the battle

Google says review count and score factor into local ranking. That is the 20% that has to come from you, because only your customers can write them. We give you the link, the QR code and the script, and we never buy or fake a review.

6How Google decides who appears on the map

Google says local results are based mainly on relevance, distance and prominence. Relevance is how well your profile matches what someone searched. Distance is how far you are from them. Prominence is how well known you are, which reviews, links and listings all feed. You cannot move your office, so we build the relevance and prominence side.

The numbers

The Chicago market in numbers

About 9.41 million

people live in the Chicago metro, the third largest in the US.

Source: USAFacts, 2024
2.7 million

people live in the city of Chicago, the third most populous city in the US.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2024 estimate, reported by the Chicago Tribune
77 and 284

Chicago has 77 community areas, and the wider region has 284 municipalities.

Source: Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning
About 25 percent

of metro residents are Hispanic (24.7 percent), compared with 20 percent nationally.

Source: USAFacts, 2024

Market figures come from the sources named on each card. How Google ranks local results: Google Business Profile Help.

People

How people find local businesses in Chicagoland

Neighborhoods and suburbs, not just "Chicago"

People say Lincoln Park or Wicker Park, Evanston or Naperville. Pages and profiles built around the places you actually serve give you a better chance than a single generic Chicago page.

A bilingual market

About a quarter of metro residents are Hispanic. For many businesses, Spanish pages and a bilingual Google profile can reach customers that competitors miss. We can plan this with you.

Big city, big competition

Google says there is no way to pay for a better local ranking, so reviews, a complete profile and a clear site matter. We focus on the niche and neighborhood where you can win.

Where we work

What we do for Chicago businesses

Neighborhood and suburb pages

Real pages for the community areas, North Shore towns and suburbs you serve, with local detail and clear calls to action.

Multi-location setups

More than one location needs its own Google profile and its own page. We set each one up properly instead of copying text.

Bilingual planning

We can plan Spanish pages and a bilingual profile with you so you reach more of the people searching.

A website that scales across neighborhoods

Hand-built, fast and organized so adding a neighborhood or location is simple. FREE hosting and security, and you own the files.

Reviews for every location

Each location earns its own reviews. We set up a simple ask for each and help you reply in a consistent voice.

Visible in AI answers for your niche

Clear structure and plain answers help AI tools place you in the right neighborhood and category. Try our FREE AI Visibility Test.

How it works

How it works

  1. 1

    FREE growth call

    We review your site and each Google profile and pick the neighborhoods to win first.

  2. 2

    Fix the foundation

    Profiles, location pages and technical basics are set up properly.

  3. 3

    Build local authority

    Neighborhood and suburb pages, reviews and relevant links add up.

  4. 4

    Report and improve

    Monthly reports by location show what to do next.

Service areas

What a Chicago-area client says

“Ahmed and his team do an incredible job at delivering our objectives and meeting deadlines.”
Malia Humecki, Homewatch CareGivers · Reviewed on Clutch

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Pricing

Simple, published pricing

Month to month. Pay yearly and save 10 percent.

$495Local SEO Essentials
$895Growth and Content
$1,495Complete Digital Domination

Veteran-owned businesses get 15 percent off anywhere in the US. See the veterans program.

Service areas

Areas we serve around Chicago

We work with businesses across Cook, Lake, DuPage and Will counties, including these neighborhoods and suburbs.

The LoopLincoln ParkLakeviewWicker ParkLogan SquarePilsenHyde ParkEvanstonWilmetteWinnetkaHighland ParkSkokieOak ParkNapervilleSchaumburgOrland ParkHickory HillsOak Lawn
Questions

Chicago SEO questions, answered

How much do Chicago SEO services cost?

Chicago-area plans run $495, $895 or $1,495 a month. A single-location business often starts smaller, while multi-location businesses add content and link work. There is no contract, and your first call is FREE.

Should I build pages for neighborhoods or suburbs?

Usually both, for the places you really serve. Chicago has 77 community areas and the region has 284 municipalities, so people search by place. Each page needs real local detail, not copied text.

Can you handle a business with several locations?

Yes. Each location needs its own Google Business Profile and its own page with unique details. We set each up properly.

Can you help me reach Spanish-speaking customers?

Yes, we can plan Spanish pages and a bilingual profile with you on a FREE call. About a quarter of metro residents are Hispanic.

How can a small business compete in Chicago?

Pick the neighborhood and service where you can win, complete your Google profile, earn steady reviews and publish clear pages. Google says you cannot pay for a better local ranking, so these basics are the work. No one can guarantee a ranking.

Will my website grow with me?

Yes. Packages start at $900 and include FREE hosting and security. We organize the site so adding a neighborhood or location is straightforward, and you own the files.

Get found on AI search

When someone asks ChatGPT who to call, will it say your name?

More people now ask an AI assistant before they open Google. The answer they get is short and names only a few businesses, so the ones that are clear, consistent and well reviewed get picked.

34%of U.S. adults have used ChatGPT, about double the share in 2023. Pew Research Center, 2025.
800Mpeople use ChatGPT every week, according to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, October 2025.

Sources: Pew Research Center; TechCrunch.

Searches

The searches and questions we build pages for in Chicago

Real customers type these into Google and ask them in AI tools. Each one gets a clear page or answer on your site.

Searches and topics

Examples of what we research and cover for your business.

Service searches

Chicago SEO companylocal SEO services Chicagosmall business SEO ChicagoSEO for roofers and contractorsSEO for chiropractorsSEO for cleaning companiesSEO for senior care

AI search topics

best SEO company near mehow to show up in ChatGPTwhat is GEO or AEOAI Overviews for local business

Quick answers

The short version, written to be quoted.

How much does SEO cost for a small business?

One80 SEO plans are $495, $895 or $1,495 a month, month to month with no contract. Each starts with an audit and Google Business Profile work. Our cost guide compares prices from 439 SEO providers.

How long does SEO take to work?

Most local businesses see early movement in 3 to 6 months. Nobody can promise a date or a rank, and a company that does is guessing. We report calls and customers every month so you can see progress.

Can SEO help my business appear in ChatGPT or Google AI Overviews?

It can help. AI tools read the same pages, reviews and business facts that search engines use, so answer-first pages, structured data and consistent listings make you easier to understand and cite. No one can guarantee a mention. Test yours with our FREE AI Visibility Test.

What is the difference between SEO and a Google Business Profile?

SEO helps your website rank in the Google results. Your Google Business Profile is the listing that shows on Google Maps and in the map results. A local business needs both, and they work best when the details match.

Case studies

Chicago area clients

What we are doing for businesses in the Chicago area.

The Cleaning Authority logo

The Cleaning Authority

Residential and commercial cleaning franchise, Chicago North Shore, IL

Google ranking

Before#7
After#1

More organic leads and estimate requests from Google.

  • SEO articles written for Chicago-area searches
  • Organic search work for the North Shore location
Homewatch CareGivers logo

Homewatch CareGivers

In-home senior care, Hickory Hills, IL (Chicago suburbs)

Ongoing
Where they startedFamilies search for care long before they call
What we are working towardResults will be shared once enough data is in.
  • SEO articles for Chicago-area searches
  • Ongoing publishing

Results are specific to each client and are not a guarantee. Every business, market and starting point is different.

Found through AI search

Customers are asking AI tools who to call

Two clients tell us this is already happening. These are their reports, in their words to us.

Tri-Link Contracting logo

Tri-Link Contracting

Roofing and siding, Eighty Four, PA
What we hearEstimate requests now come from people who found the company through ChatGPT and Grok.
The resultCalls grew from 4 to 5 a month to an average of 35 to 45.

Figures reported by the client and tracked in Google. Proof available on request.

Rural Valley Farms logo

Rural Valley Farms

Family farm, Claysville, PA
What we hearThe owner says orders are coming in faster than she can keep up with, and new customers say they discovered the farm through ChatGPT.
The resultA farm that is always fully booked, grown organically with no ad spend.

Based on what the owner reports to us. Results vary by business.

In their words

What business owners say about One80

Real reviews, shown as written. Hover to pause.

★★★★★
Ahmed and his team have done a phenomenal job marketing my business. They are bright, creative and very responsive to my company's needs. My practice has grown considerably since working with One80consultation.
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Verified Google reviewerOne80 client
★★★★★
Ahmed and his team do an incredible job at delivering our objectives and meeting deadlines.
M
Malia HumeckiHomewatch CareGivers
★★★★★
This company is not one that feeds you all unwanted info just to take your money and leave.
D
David WashingtonTri-Link Contracting Services
★★★★★
Fabulous company!!!! They are all extremely knowledgeable and helpful. We are truly blessed to be working with One80!
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Verified Google reviewerOne80 client
★★★★★
They are very professional.
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ExecutiveCleveland Haul Away
★★★★★
Great to work with, very helpful and knowledgeable!! Has helped our business tremendously!!
G
Verified Google reviewerOne80 client
★★★★★
Ahmed is extremely kind and knowledgeable.
M
Malia HumeckiHomewatch CareGivers
★★★★★
We are very happy to work with such a great, trustworthy partner.
D
David WashingtonTri-Link Contracting Services
★★★★★
They did a wonderful job, helping my families local business! They do beautiful work!
G
Verified Google reviewerOne80 client
★★★★★
We appreciated the help of One80 Consultation in helping to improve our google rating.
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Verified Google reviewerOne80 client
How we work with you

What you get from One80 that you usually do not get from an agency

Most owners tell us the same story about past agencies: slow replies, vague reports and a website they do not really own. Here is how we do it differently.

A typical agencyOne80 Consultation
RepliesDays, through a ticket systemWe reply within one business day, and Eighty answers your questions any time
Follow-upYou chase them for updatesWe follow up with you, so you are never left wondering what is happening
SpeedMonths before anything is liveFast builds, fast pages, and clear timelines before we start
OwnershipThey keep the site and the accountsYou own your website files, domain and accounts
PricingCustom quotes with surprisesPrices published on our pricing page, no hidden add-ons
ProofPromises of rankingsNo ranking guarantees. Named sources and honest timelines
We pick up the phone

Call or text us, or start with a FREE 20-minute growth call. A real person gets back to you.

We keep it plain

No jargon. We explain what we are doing and why, in simple words.

We stay with you

We check in after launch and tell you what to do next, not just what we did.

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  1. 1You answer a few quick questions. Most are one tap. About two minutes.
  2. 2We review your business. Your website, your Google profile and your competitors.
  3. 3We talk it through. A FREE 20-minute call with a clear plan.
“Ahmed and his team do an incredible job at delivering our objectives and meeting deadlines.”
Malia HumeckiHomewatch CareGivers, on Clutch

Based in Youngstown, Ohio. Serving Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Chicago.

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