SEO Cleveland, OH

Cleveland SEO: Search Rankings That Work

Local SEO means more than ever.  Google wants to know 3 things: Who you are, what you offer, & where you serve

74% of people never scroll past the first page of search results. If your Cleveland business isn’t ranking, your competitors are taking your traffic [source]. We help local companies dominate Google using on-page, off-page, and local SEO — no fluff, just results.

What We Do: SEO Services in Cleveland

  • On-Page SEO — Optimized content, structure, metadata, internal linking
  • Off-Page SEO — Backlink building, citation strategy, digital PR
  • Local SEOGoogle Business Profile, map pack rankings, local citations
  • Technical SEO — Speed, schema, Core Web Vitals
  • SEO Strategy –  For Cleveland small businesses

Why SEO Matters in Cleveland

Cleveland has over 27,000 small businesses. If you’re not showing up when locals search, you’re missing customers — simple as that. A study by BrightEdge shows that 53.3% of all website traffic comes from organic search [BrightEdge].

Real SEO Wins — Backed by Data

  • 53.3% of traffic comes from organic search
  • 76% of users stick to Page 1
  • Local intent searches like “near me” have grown over 500% in recent years [Google Think]
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Trusted Reviews by Businesses That Count on Results

We don’t just earn clicks, we earn trust. See what local business owners are saying about working with a digital marketing team that delivers.

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Rita Kolesar
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216 Marketing is the best! Brett is super knowledgeable and is great to work with. He cares about his clients and works to get results.
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Stuart Chamberlain
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Brett truly cares about his clients and has extensive knowledge about current trends and uses best practices to generate consistent results for the campaigns he manages. I highly recommend his services
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Audrey Webster
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I had the pleasure of working with Brett and 216 Marketing while managing an electronics accessories brand for a national telecom distributor. Having partnered with Brett before, I knew I could trust him to deliver results—and he absolutely did. His sound advice, deep expertise in SEO and SEM, and strategic guidance helped us cut through a highly competitive category. Brett’s execution of Google Ads, keyword strategy, and analytics was seamless and impactful, providing immediate lift in traffic, rankings, and—most importantly—conversions. He’s not only highly skilled, but also collaborative and proactive, making it easy to trust his recommendations. 216 Marketing proved to be a key partner in our digital growth, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Brett to anyone needing a reliable, ROI-focused digital marketing strategist. His work speaks for itself, and the results we saw in such a short time speak volumes about his capabilities.
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Drue DeMatteis
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Brett’s knowledge about Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is second to none.
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John Mcclure
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Top notch company!!
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Ray Craigo
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Get skills works well with me. He definitely can show is numbers due to my leads just from my site alone! Plus the phone calls! I have worked with them for years!
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Ben Murry
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216 marketing really knows their stuff! Knowledgeable, smart and on point. You really helped me. Thanks!
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Angie Tawney
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216 Marketing has helped us with our projects over the past few years and I highly recommend them. Very knowledgeable, works within our budget, and helps us on small items as needed without charging us.
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Scott Esterly
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I engaged 216 Marketing at the end of 2019 and experienced positive SEO results almost immediately. Brett is awesome. The thing I have appreciated the most is that Brett walked me through why things like a website refresh & domain transfer before the SEO began in earnest were so important - his suggestions and work have been completely on-point and everything is going really well. No drama or pushy customer service - Brett is simply interested in helping you and your business and offers helpful suggestions along the way.
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FAQs About Cleveland SEO

What makes 216 Marketing’s SEO different?

We combine local focus with national-level strategy, technical audits, great content, and hands-on link building.

How fast will I see SEO results?

You’ll typically see early movement in 60–90 days and stronger rankings within 3–6 months depending on competition.

Do you offer local SEO for Google Maps?

Yes. We optimize Google Business Profiles and local citations to help you rank in the local map pack.

Can you audit my current SEO setup?

Absolutely. We run full audits and provide a custom report outlining gaps and opportunities.

What industries do you specialize in?

We focus on trade, service, medical, legal, and local Cleveland-based businesses. And many more.