“My competitor is on the map every time. I am buried on page two and my phone is quiet.”
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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.

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.

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.
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.
“New patients keep saying they could not find us. I do not know what I am doing wrong.”
“People ask ChatGPT who to trust now, and I have no idea how to show up there.”
The faces are illustrations that stand for common situations, not photos of real clients.
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
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


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.
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 Chicago market in numbers
people live in the Chicago metro, the third largest in the US.
Source: USAFacts, 2024people 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 TribuneChicago has 77 community areas, and the wider region has 284 municipalities.
Source: Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planningof metro residents are Hispanic (24.7 percent), compared with 20 percent nationally.
Source: USAFacts, 2024Market figures come from the sources named on each card. How Google ranks local results: Google Business Profile Help.
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.
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
- 1
FREE growth call
We review your site and each Google profile and pick the neighborhoods to win first.
- 2
Fix the foundation
Profiles, location pages and technical basics are set up properly.
- 3
Build local authority
Neighborhood and suburb pages, reviews and relevant links add up.
- 4
Report and improve
Monthly reports by location show what to do next.
What a Chicago-area client says
“Ahmed and his team do an incredible job at delivering our objectives and meeting deadlines.”
Simple, published pricing
Month to month. Pay yearly and save 10 percent.
Veteran-owned businesses get 15 percent off anywhere in the US. See the veterans program.
Areas we serve around Chicago
We work with businesses across Cook, Lake, DuPage and Will counties, including these neighborhoods and suburbs.
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.
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.
Sources: Pew Research Center; TechCrunch.
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
Questions people ask
AI search topics
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.
Chicago area clients
What we are doing for businesses in the Chicago area.

The Cleaning Authority
Residential and commercial cleaning franchise, Chicago North Shore, IL
Google ranking
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
In-home senior care, Hickory Hills, IL (Chicago suburbs)
- 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.
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
Roofing and siding, Eighty Four, PAFigures reported by the client and tracked in Google. Proof available on request.

Rural Valley Farms
Family farm, Claysville, PABased on what the owner reports to us. Results vary by business.
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.
Ahmed and his team do an incredible job at delivering our objectives and meeting deadlines.
This company is not one that feeds you all unwanted info just to take your money and leave.
Fabulous company!!!! They are all extremely knowledgeable and helpful. We are truly blessed to be working with One80!
They are very professional.
Great to work with, very helpful and knowledgeable!! Has helped our business tremendously!!
Ahmed is extremely kind and knowledgeable.
We are very happy to work with such a great, trustworthy partner.
They did a wonderful job, helping my families local business! They do beautiful work!
We appreciated the help of One80 Consultation in helping to improve our google rating.
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 agency | One80 Consultation | |
|---|---|---|
| Replies | Days, through a ticket system | We reply within one business day, and Eighty answers your questions any time |
| Follow-up | You chase them for updates | We follow up with you, so you are never left wondering what is happening |
| Speed | Months before anything is live | Fast builds, fast pages, and clear timelines before we start |
| Ownership | They keep the site and the accounts | You own your website files, domain and accounts |
| Pricing | Custom quotes with surprises | Prices published on our pricing page, no hidden add-ons |
| Proof | Promises of rankings | No ranking guarantees. Named sources and honest timelines |
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We check in after launch and tell you what to do next, not just what we did.
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- 2We review your business. Your website, your Google profile and your competitors.
- 3We talk it through. A FREE 20-minute call with a clear plan.
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