Kurt E.

I plan and execute SEO that fixes structural issues, ranks for high-intent searches, and turns traffic into calls. I’m typically brought in to correct what’s holding a site back and uncover the wins others missed. I help businesses turn Google search traffic into qualified leads and real revenue — not just rankings. I’m a U.S.-based SEO expert with well over 10 years experience. Top Rated Plus on Upwork with $1M+ earned and a 99% Job Success score, working with small businesses, service companies, and high-value professional brands. My work is hands-on, strategic, and designed for long-term growth — not shortcuts. I run a boutique SEO practice, which means: - Current, up-to-date SEO knowledge My strategies are informed by ongoing testing and modern search behavior — not outdated tactics that stopped working years ago. - Customized, business-specific SEO I don’t run templated campaigns. Each strategy is tailored to your industry, competition, and growth goals. - Senior-level execution You work directly with an experienced SEO consultant — not a mid-tier agency employee juggling dozens of accounts. - Decades of real-world business experience Beyond SEO, I bring over 20 years of hands-on marketing and small-business consulting experience, having advised and worked with hundreds of companies. Instead, I work closely with a limited number of clients who need clean, sustainable SEO that actually converts. What I specialize in: - Local SEO & Google Maps optimization (calls, form fills, booked jobs) - On-page SEO that improves rankings and conversion rates - AI search visibility (GEO) — optimizing your content so it can be surfaced by AI search results - SEO cleanup and recovery from poor past strategies - Long-term organic growth without penalties or volatility I’ve worked with businesses ranging from solo operators to national brands, including high-end local service providers where lead quality matters far more than raw traffic. How I work: - Clear priorities (no busywork) - Transparent monthly reporting - Practical explanations — no jargon - Strategy first, execution second - Comfortable working hourly or within defined weekly caps If you already have SEO in place, I focus on continuing and improving what’s working, fixing what isn’t, and identifying the fastest path to more qualified leads. If you’re looking for someone who treats your website like a real business asset — not an experiment — we’ll likely be a good fit. Proof & Case Studies I’ve included short case study videos in my portfolio that walk through real ranking improvements, traffic growth, and the thinking behind the strategy. These are especially helpful if you want to see how I approach SEO, not just the end result.