How long does SEO take to work for contractors?

SEO is a long-term investment, not a quick fix. For most contractors in Orange County, here's what to expect:

First 1-3 months: You'll see improvements in your Google Business Profile visibility. We optimize your profile, add photos, and start building citations. Many clients notice more profile views and direction requests during this phase.

Months 3-6: Significant ranking improvements start appearing. Your website begins climbing in search results for target keywords. You'll likely see an increase in website traffic and phone calls.

Months 6-12: Substantial lead increases. By now, the compounding effect of our work kicks in. You're ranking for more keywords, your reviews are building, and your online presence is established.

Why does it take time?

Google needs to trust your website before ranking it highly. Trust is built through consistent, quality work over time - not shortcuts. We're building an asset that will generate leads for years, not a temporary boost that disappears.

The contractors who win at SEO are the ones who commit to the process. The ones who quit after 2-3 months are the ones who never see results.