Schema architecture
LocalBusiness, FAQ, Service, plus vertical-specific (LegalService, Dentist, IDX). Validated against Google's structured data tools.
WordPress SEO services from a senior WordPress SEO expert who actually moves rankings.
WordPress SEO services covering schema architecture, RankMath setup, internal linking strategy, Core Web Vitals, and Local Pack optimization. Hire a WordPress SEO expert who handles all five in one engagement. Fixed-scope from $1,500. No retainer traps. No ranking promises we can't keep.
Audits from $1,500 Schema-first architecture 90+ Lighthouse contractually
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400+ WordPress projects shipped
99% Upwork job success score
90+ PageSpeed guaranteed at launch
Hit 91 on PageSpeed and ranked page one for three practice area keywords.
Maya R. Managing Partner, Meridian Law Group · Baltimore, MD
New patient online bookings went from 4 a month to 19 within 90 days.
Dr. David C. Owner, Chesapeake Dental · Annapolis, MD
Google Local Pack calls started within 6 weeks of going live.
James W. Owner, Whitfield HVAC · Frederick, MD
Executive Summary
What are WordPress SEO services?
WordPress SEO services are professional engagements that improve a WordPress website's ability to rank in Google and Bing search results. The strongest WordPress SEO services bundle four capabilities in one engagement: schema architecture (LocalBusiness, FAQ, Service, vertical-specific types), on-page optimization (titles, meta descriptions, headings, internal linking), Core Web Vitals tuning, and Search Console monitoring. Cheaper services focus on just one and miss the compound effect.
What's included
What does every WordPress SEO engagement include?
Tier-independent. The Audit tier covers the same ground as ongoing engagements; only depth and continuity change.
01 Vertical-specific schema (LocalBusiness, FAQ, Service, plus industry types)
02 RankMath Pro or Yoast SEO Premium configuration
03 Internal linking strategy and execution
04 Title tag and meta description optimization across the site
05 Heading hierarchy and on-page structure audit
06 Image alt text and structured data review
07 XML sitemap and robots.txt setup
08 Search Console and Bing Webmaster Tools integration
09 Core Web Vitals optimization (90+ Lighthouse)
10 30-day post-implementation Search Console monitoring
Three tiers
Which WordPress SEO engagement is right for your site?
Each tier is fixed-scope, documented in a PDF, and held at the stated price for 30 days after the discovery call.
Audit $1,500 1 week
WordPress SEO audit with prioritised action list. Schema, performance, content, internal linking, Local Pack composition.
Fits
Start Audit Most chosen Implementation $3,500 3-4 weeks - First-time SEO audit
- Pre-redesign baseline
- Take-it-anywhere fix list
Full on-page WordPress SEO implementation: schema, RankMath, internal links, content optimization, performance tuning.
Fits
Start Implementation Ongoing From $1,500/mo Monthly - Existing WordPress site
- Audit findings to action
- Local Pack target
Recurring WordPress SEO partnership: monthly audits, content gap fills, ranking monitoring, schema maintenance.
Fits
Start Ongoing - Active growth phase
- Competitive vertical
- Multi-location / multi-vertical
What we ship
What are the six WordPress SEO and schema markup capabilities we ship in one engagement?
A real WordPress SEO expert ships across all six. Not just a Yoast checklist run, not just a meta-title rewrite. The compound effect is the point.
RankMath / Yoast setup
Full configuration of RankMath Pro or Yoast SEO Premium based on what your site already uses. Custom variables for templated pages.
Internal linking
Topical map, hub-and-spoke architecture, contextual anchor text. Built to spread authority where it converts.
Local SEO
WordPress local SEO with GBP optimization, citation strategy, NAP consistency, and Local Pack composition analysis.
Core Web Vitals
Performance optimization to hit 90+ Lighthouse on every page. Image optimization, lazy loading, critical CSS.
Content optimization
Title tags, meta descriptions, headings, alt text. Optimized for both rankings and AI Overview citations.
When you need it
How do you know if your site needs WordPress SEO services?
If two or more match, the right answer is a WordPress SEO audit followed by full implementation. Not a hourly consultant retainer. Maryland businesses also benefit from our dedicated local SEO services in Maryland covering Google Business Profile and Local Pack ranking. Before starting full implementation, many clients commission a standalone SEO audit to baseline the existing site. After implementation, a WordPress care plan preserves rankings through safe plugin updates and monthly schema validation.
Site looks great, ranks for nothing
Beautiful design with empty Search Console. Almost always means missing schema, weak Core Web Vitals, and no internal linking strategy. WordPress SEO services rebuild the technical foundation.
Lost rankings after a redesign
Common pattern: client redesigns, rankings drop, nobody knows why. A redirect map gone wrong, schema lost in the rebuild, or page weight that tanked Core Web Vitals.
Competitors outrank you with worse content
Their content is shallower, their site is older, but they outrank you. Schema is doing the heavy lifting. WordPress schema markup catches up the gap.
Stuck on page two for your main terms
Striking distance keywords (positions 11-30) need on-page tightening, internal linking, and schema additions to break into the top 10.
Local Pack shows competitors, not you
If 'service near me' searches show three competitors instead of your business, the issue is GBP, citations, schema, or all three. WordPress local SEO services fix the technical side.
Your last SEO consultant disappeared
Hourly retainer, monthly deliverables, no measurable results, and now they're not returning emails. A fixed-scope WordPress SEO engagement replaces the open-ended commitment.
Transparent pricing
What does WordPress SEO cost in Maryland?
WordPress SEO services start at $1,500 for a one-time audit. Ongoing implementation engagements run $3,500 - $6,000 fixed-scope. No monthly retainer lock-in on the audit tier.
$1,500
SEO Audit
Full technical SEO audit: schema review, Core Web Vitals analysis, content gap assessment, internal linking review, and Local Pack eligibility check. Delivered as a prioritized action list you can take to any developer. Fee credited toward implementation if you proceed.
$3,500 - $5,000
Implementation
Full schema architecture rebuild, RankMath Pro setup, internal linking restructure, on-page optimization for all target pages, and 60-day Search Console monitoring. Best for sites with existing traffic that need technical SEO fixed correctly once.
$500/month
Ongoing SEO
Monthly content additions, schema updates, citation building, Google Business Profile management, and monthly reporting. Best for Maryland businesses building topical authority and Local Pack presence over 6-12 months.
Start with the audit - it surfaces the exact problems and tells you what implementation work is actually needed. Full pricing breakdown →
WordPress SEO FAQ
What should you ask before hiring a WordPress SEO expert?
01 What are WordPress SEO services?
WordPress SEO services are professional engagements that improve a WordPress site's ability to rank in Google and Bing. Quality WordPress SEO services cover schema architecture (LocalBusiness, FAQ, Service, vertical-specific types), on-page optimization (titles, meta descriptions, headings, internal linking), Core Web Vitals tuning, and Search Console monitoring. The strongest WordPress SEO experts handle all four as a single engagement; cheaper services focus on just one: schema or on-page.
02 How much do WordPress SEO services cost?
Quality WordPress SEO services run $1,500 to $5,000+ for one-time audits and implementation, or $1,500-$5,000+ per month for ongoing engagements. Hourly WordPress SEO consultant rates run $80-$250/hr; the higher-quality firms have moved to fixed-scope. Cheap WordPress SEO ($200/month plans) delivers automated reports with no actual implementation work and is a poor fit for businesses serious about ranking.
03 Do I need a WordPress SEO expert or can I use Yoast / RankMath myself?
If you're a content-only site with simple needs, Yoast or RankMath plus a few good guides will get you 70% of the way. For service businesses competing in commercial verticals (legal, medical, dental, real estate, contractor), a WordPress SEO expert is necessary because vertical-specific schema, Local Pack architecture, and internal linking strategy aren't covered by stock plugin tutorials. A specialist also catches the patterns generic checklists miss.
04 What's the difference between RankMath and Yoast SEO?
Both are excellent WordPress SEO plugins. RankMath has a more flexible schema framework and better Local Pack support; Yoast has more refined content readability tools and a longer track record. We work in both. The choice depends on what your site already uses and what your team is comfortable maintaining post-launch. We never force a switch unless the existing plugin is materially holding the site back.
05 Is WordPress good for SEO compared to Shopify or Webflow?
WordPress is the strongest SEO platform if you set it up correctly. The advantages: full control over schema markup, page speed, URL structure, internal linking, and content architecture. The trade-off: WordPress also lets you set it up wrong (40+ plugin bloat, page builder code soup, no schema). With proper WordPress SEO services, the platform outperforms Shopify and Webflow on every measurable SEO metric for businesses competing in organic search.
06 How long does WordPress SEO take to show results?
Schema and on-page changes show in Search Console within 4-12 weeks. Local Pack improvements (GBP optimization + citations) show in 6-12 weeks. Major content gaps and internal linking restructure can take 3-6 months to fully reflect in rankings. SEO results compound over time; what you do in month 1 keeps paying dividends in month 12 if the foundation is solid.
07 Can you fix SEO problems caused by a previous developer?
In most cases, yes. Common issues we inherit: schema implemented incorrectly (or duplicated), broken redirect maps from previous migrations, plugin bloat killing Core Web Vitals, internal linking that doesn't follow topical authority, and content that targets keywords nobody searches for. The audit ($1,500) surfaces exactly what's broken. The implementation tier ($3,500) fixes it.