TCB Studio
WordPress-Specific Optimization

WordPress SEO Services

Optimize your WordPress site for search engines, rankings, and stronger Kansas City local visibility

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SEO Built Into Your WordPress Setup

WordPress is the most flexible CMS for SEO, but that flexibility only helps when the configuration, plugins, and page structure are set up correctly. A poorly configured WordPress site can actively limit your search visibility even when the content is strong.

This service covers the WordPress-specific SEO work that actually affects rankings: plugin setup, technical configuration, page-level optimization, local signals, and the site structure decisions that matter most.

How It Works

Our proven process for delivering results

1

WordPress Audit

I review your theme, active plugins, permalink structure, content organization, and Search Console data to find where your WordPress setup is working against your SEO instead of supporting it. This includes checking for plugin conflicts, indexation issues, and gaps in how your local service content is structured.

2

Plugin Optimization

I configure Yoast SEO or Rank Math completely: title tag and meta description templates, breadcrumb settings, schema output, sitemap inclusion rules, and social metadata. The goal is a plugin doing real SEO work rather than sitting at its defaults. If conflicting plugins are generating duplicate output, I sort that out too.

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Technical Setup

I handle the WordPress-specific technical layer: redirect mapping after permalink changes, XML sitemap configuration, robots.txt rules, canonical tag setup, structured data for local business and service pages, and noindex controls for archive and admin URLs that should stay out of search results.

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Ongoing Support

I walk you through what to check as you publish new content, how to handle plugin or theme updates without breaking your SEO configuration, and what warning signs in Search Console are worth acting on. The goal is that you can keep the site healthy without needing to come back to me for every small question.

What's Included

SEO plugin setup and configuration

Yoast SEO or Rank Math configured correctly so titles, descriptions, schema, and sitemaps are handled consistently without manual effort on every page.

Permalink structure optimization

URL structure reviewed and set to a clean, keyword-friendly format that supports both usability and search engine crawling.

Category and tag strategy

Taxonomy structure cleaned up and organized so category and tag archives add SEO value instead of creating duplicate or thin content.

Internal linking strategy

A practical internal linking plan that distributes authority across the site and guides both visitors and crawlers to the most important pages.

Local SEO support for WordPress service pages

On-page optimization and content structure for service and location pages targeting Kansas City, Overland Park, and nearby search markets.

Mobile optimization for WordPress

Theme and layout adjustments that address mobile usability issues flagged in Google Search Console and improve the experience on smaller screens.

Site speed optimization for WordPress

Caching, image optimization, plugin audit, and database cleanup specific to WordPress to improve load times and Core Web Vitals scores.

Security and indexing setup

Basic security hardening, login protection, and indexation controls so the right pages are discoverable and the wrong ones stay out of search results.

WordPress SEO Pricing

Ongoing WordPress SEO is delivered through the monthly consulting retainer. Every plan includes WordPress-specific SEO work — plugin configuration, technical cleanup, on-page optimization, and platform-level improvements are part of the monthly scope.

Standard package

Base Plan

SEO monitoring, maintenance, and strategy

$750/month

The right starting point for businesses that want consistent oversight and support without a larger scope.

What's Included

  • Keyword research and tracking
  • Semrush campaign management
  • Search Console monitoring
  • Technical SEO recommendations
  • WordPress maintenance
  • Minor website updates
  • Monthly reporting
  • Strategy and consulting support
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Growth Plan

SEO, content, local, and active implementation

$1,500/month

Built for small businesses that want consistent content production and local SEO alongside their ongoing digital support.

What's Included

  • Everything in the Base Plan
  • Up to 2 SEO blog posts per month
  • Local SEO management (GBP, local tracking)
  • More active on-page and content implementation
  • Monthly 30-minute strategy call
  • Priority scheduling for implementation tasks
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Custom Engagement

Comprehensive monthly engagement

From $2,500/month

The right fit when the work is too broad, too deep, or too interconnected to fit a standard plan. Scope and pricing defined before work begins.

What's Included

  • Fully scoped to actual needs
  • Content production at volume (4+ posts/month)
  • Custom WordPress development and maintenance
  • Full site management and implementation
  • Flexible scope, adjusted monthly as priorities shift
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Local SEO Management

Local SEO add-on

+$500/month

Local SEO can be added to the monthly retainer when nearby visibility matters.

What's Included

  • Google Business Profile management
  • Local keyword tracking
  • Semrush Local campaign management
  • Local visibility monitoring
  • Monthly recommendations
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PPC Management

PPC add-on

+$300/month

PPC management can be added for smaller paid search campaigns that need lightweight monthly oversight.

What's Included

  • Google Ads management
  • Keyword research
  • Ad copy recommendations
  • Campaign monitoring
  • Monthly optimization
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Website Development

Custom website work

Custom Quote

Website development is quoted separately based on scope.

What's Included

  • New landing pages
  • Website redesigns
  • WordPress development
  • New website builds
  • Custom functionality
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Content & Content Strategy

Custom content planning

Custom Quote

Content strategy is quoted separately based on what needs to be planned or produced.

What's Included

  • Content planning
  • Content briefs
  • SEO content strategy
  • Editorial planning
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Other Ways to Work Together

Not ready for a full package yet or not sure which one fits? You can also start with a quick consultation, get hourly help, or open a scoped contract inquiry.

Standard package

Website Consultation

Focused review and practical direction

From $75

Timeline: 30-90 minute sessions

Best when you want expert input before deciding whether the work should become hourly support, a scoped project, or something you handle internally.

What's Included

  • Focused strategy session over Google Meet
  • Useful for website, SEO, content, platform, or local visibility questions
  • Practical recommendations and next-step guidance
  • Good fit when you need clarity before deciding what to do next
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Hourly Work

Flexible implementation and cleanup

$125/hour

Timeline: Scheduled as availability allows

Best when the work is clear enough to start, but you need senior help executing it without turning it into a larger contract.

What's Included

  • Flexible hands-on support without a retainer
  • Good for fixes, cleanup, page updates, QA, and implementation follow-through
  • Works well after an audit, consultation, or internal planning session
  • Clear hourly billing for focused work
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Contract Service

Scoped project or ongoing service agreement

Custom scope

Timeline: Defined after discovery

Best when the work needs a defined scope, recurring support, or a more formal service agreement instead of ad hoc hourly help.

What's Included

  • Scoped project or ongoing engagement
  • Useful when the work spans multiple services or requires coordination over time
  • Scope, cadence, and budget defined before work begins
  • Best for contract servicing rather than one-off task support
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Not sure which path fits? Send the context and I can point you toward the simplest next step.

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WordPress SEO with a Kansas City operating base

WordPress SEO can be framed for local, regional, or remote work without sounding like a generic city page. The point is to keep the real market context visible when it helps the offer make sense.

  • WordPress SEO that matches the market instead of a filler-heavy location template
  • Location language that reflects how the business actually sells and delivers
  • A page that still reads naturally when the work is local, regional, or remote

Operating base

The business is anchored in Overland Park, Kansas, so the local context can be stated directly instead of implied with vague SEO language.

How work gets done

Some projects need a nearby partner. Others are better handled remotely. The copy can say that plainly and still feel intentional.

Metro reach

We support Overland Park, Lenexa, Olathe, Shawnee, Prairie Village, Leawood, and the wider KC metro.

Remote delivery

When geography is not the selling point, the section can still support remote work without losing credibility.

Who This Is For

WordPress SEO works best for:

WordPress site owners wanting better rankings

Kansas City businesses using WordPress and needing stronger local search visibility

Small to medium businesses on WordPress

Bloggers building authority

E-commerce sites using WooCommerce

What This Doesn't Include

WordPress SEO is platform-specific optimization work — adjacent development and content needs fall outside this service.

Not WordPress theme or plugin development — I optimize what exists, I do not rebuild it

Not a general content strategy or editorial calendar

Not WooCommerce development or store management

Not link building or digital PR

Not a guarantee of specific ranking positions or traffic targets

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Plugin configuration that actually helps

SEO plugins are tools, not solutions. I configure them correctly, eliminate conflicts, and make sure the settings match what the site actually needs.

On-page optimization that goes beyond titles

Title tags and meta descriptions are the starting point. Heading structure, internal linking, content targeting, and page clarity are where most of the real work happens.

Speed and technical health on WordPress

Caching, image optimization, theme performance, and Core Web Vitals — these affect WordPress rankings directly and are often overlooked by content-only SEO approaches.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which WordPress SEO plugin should I use?
Yoast and Rank Math are the most popular. I recommend Rank Math for modern sites and flexibility, but I can work with either.

Is WordPress good for SEO?
Absolutely. WordPress is very SEO-friendly. The key is proper configuration, good content, and technical optimization.

Can you help me migrate my WordPress site?
Yes. I handle SEO-safe migrations, set up redirects, update URLs, and ensure no ranking loss.

Can WordPress SEO help me show up better in Kansas City searches?
Yes. With the right plugin setup, page structure, internal linking, schema, and local page strategy, WordPress can be a strong platform for improving visibility in Kansas City-area searches.