Drive measurable revenue growth and dominate search results with traditional SEO, AI SEO and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) strategies built specifically for Cleveland businesses.
We build brands that want to stand out and supercharge growth through a combination of design, copywriting, and marketing.
We work with startups, SMBs, and entrepreneurs in media, real estate, fintech, software, services, and more.
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Most Cleveland businesses are invisible online when customers search for their services. Your competitors dominate Google while your website sits on page 2, 3, or worse. Traditional SEO agencies promise results but deliver outdated tactics that don't account for how search has fundamentally changed.
The bottom line is: if your customers can’t find you, they can’t choose you.
Search optimization remains the highest-ROI digital marketing channel — but the rules have changed.
Google isn't just indexing websites anymore—it's powering AI search tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google's own AI Overviews. If your business isn't optimized for both traditional search AND AI-powered discovery, you're already falling behind.
Long Weekend pioneered AI SEO and GEO strategies for Cleveland service businesses, SaaS companies, and eCommerce brands. We don't just optimize for Google's traditional algorithm—we ensure your business appears in AI-powered search results, voice searches, and every platform where potential customers discover services.
Our AI SEO and GEO approach combines:
- Traditional technical SEO excellence
- Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) for ChatGPT and AI search tools
- Data-driven content strategies that match search intent
- Local SEO mastery specific to the Cleveland market
The result? Cleveland service businesses, SaaS companies, and eCommerce brands that dominate not just Google, but every platform where customers search—including AI-powered engines.
Local SEO Cleveland
Local SEO is the foundation of growth for Cleveland service businesses. We optimize your Google Business Profile, build Cleveland-specific citations, and create hyper-targeted content that captures customers searching for services in Cleveland Heights, Lakewood, Westlake, and every Cleveland neighborhood.
Our local SEO strategies include geographic keyword targeting, location-based schema markup, and Cleveland community engagement that builds genuine local authority. We don't use generic tactics—every strategy is customized for Cleveland's unique market dynamics and competitive landscape.
Whether you're a Cleveland law firm competing in a saturated market or a home service company trying to dominate the suburbs, our local SEO expertise ensures you appear when customers search for your services in your service areas.
Technical SEO
Technical SEO is what separates businesses that rank from those that don't. We audit and optimize every technical element that impacts your search visibility: site speed, mobile responsiveness, Core Web Vitals, structured data, crawlability, and indexation.
Cleveland businesses working with Long Weekend get a technically flawless website foundation. We implement advanced schema markup that helps search engines understand your services, fix crawl errors that prevent indexation, and optimize page speed to meet Google's increasingly strict performance standards.
Our technical SEO work also addresses the specific technical challenges Cleveland businesses face—from WordPress site optimization to eCommerce platform technical audits. We ensure your website meets and exceeds Google's technical requirements.
On-Page & Structural Optimization
Your website's structure and on-page elements determine how well search engines understand and rank your content. We optimize every on-page factor that impacts rankings: title tags, meta descriptions, header hierarchy, URL structure, internal linking, and content organization.
Cleveland businesses working with Long Weekend get websites with crystal-clear information architecture. We restructure navigation for both users and search engines, implement topic clusters that demonstrate topical authority, and optimize every page element to maximize ranking potential.
Our on-page optimization also addresses conversion factors—ensuring optimized pages don't just rank well, but actually convert visitors into customers. Strategic calls-to-action, trust signals, and persuasive copy turn search visibility into revenue.
Content Marketing & Strategy
Content is how you capture demand at every stage of the customer journey. Our content marketing strategies create authoritative, comprehensive resources that position your Cleveland business as the industry leader while capturing traffic for hundreds of long-tail keywords.
We develop content strategies based on deep keyword research, competitor gap analysis, and your business goals. Whether you need blog posts that answer customer questions, comprehensive service pages that convert visitors, or thought leadership content that builds brand authority, we create content that drives measurable results.
Every piece of content is optimized for traditional search, structured for AI and generative engine consumption (GEO), and designed to convert Cleveland prospects into customers.
Link Building, Digital PR, & Authority Development
Backlinks remain one of Google's strongest ranking signals. Our link building strategies earn high-quality backlinks from authoritative Cleveland publications, industry websites, and relevant online communities.
We focus on sustainable, white-hat link building: digital PR campaigns that earn media coverage, strategic partnerships with complementary Cleveland businesses, expert commentary in industry publications, and content marketing that naturally attracts links.
Cleveland businesses working with Long Weekend build genuine authority through ethical link acquisition that creates long-term ranking power and referral traffic.
Long Weekend specializes in SEO for three primary business types: service businesses (home services, legal, healthcare, professional services), SaaS and software companies, and eCommerce brands. These businesses share a common need: predictable, scalable customer acquisition from organic search.
We provide specialized SEO services for Cleveland businesses across these focus areas:
HVAC companies, roofing contractors, plumbing services, electricians, landscaping businesses, and home renovation companies serving Cleveland and surrounding suburbs.
Personal injury attorneys, family law, criminal defense lawyers, estate planning, accounting firms, consulting companies, insurance agencies, business services and more in Cleveland.
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Dental practices, medical spas, physical therapy clinics, chiropractic offices, and specialty medical practices targeting Cleveland patients.
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B2B SaaS platforms, enterprise software providers, tech startups, and technology service companies targeting business customers locally and nationally. We specialize in bottom-of-funnel SEO that captures high-intent software buyers.
Cleveland-based eCommerce brands, online retailers, multi-location retail businesses, and specialty product companies selling direct to consumer. Our eCommerce SEO captures buyers throughout their purchase journey.
Manufacturing & Industrial B2B: Cleveland manufacturers, industrial suppliers, distribution companies, and B2B service providers needing to capture online demand. We work with many other niches across industries.
We start every engagement with a deep-dive audit of your current SEO performance. This includes technical analysis, content gap identification, competitive research specific to Cleveland competitors, and backlink profile evaluation.
Your custom SEO strategy document outlines exactly what we'll optimize, which keywords we'll target, and the projected timeline for results based on your market competitiveness.
Our team implements all technical optimizations, on-page SEO improvements, and structural changes identified in the audit. This phase includes schema markup implementation, page speed optimization, mobile experience enhancement, and content optimization.
Cleveland businesses see immediate improvements in technical health and search engine crawlability within the first 30 days.
We execute your content strategy, creating optimized pages and blog content while simultaneously building your backlink profile through outreach, digital PR, and partnership development.
This ongoing phase focuses on sustainable growth, with regular content publishing and consistent link acquisition from Cleveland-relevant sources.
SEO is never "done." We continuously monitor rankings, analyze traffic patterns, identify new opportunities, and refine strategies based on performance data.
Your monthly reports show exactly what we've accomplished, how rankings have improved, and what's planned for the following month. Full transparency, always.
We're here to answer every question you might have.
Hiring a senior-level designer or marketer would cost upwards of $100,000 not including benefits. Our monthly fee is a fraction of this cost. Additionally, most companies don't have enough work to occupy 100% of an employee's time.
So, instead of paying a full-time salary to someone who will be used a portion of the time, why not hire a top-tier team dedicated to design and marketing when you need it.
Depending on the request, we aim to turn around design and copy work in a matter of days. You receive unlimited revisions - we will rework anything until you're happy - although, most of the time we get it right the first time.
When growing a company, you need to be nimble and move quickly. Our agile team is ready for your requests around the clock. You get high quality work fast. We remove the need to hire a freelancer each time you need something. This saves you time, and allows you to launch your ideas faster and focus on growing your business.
We've worked with companies across industries, but we tend to work well with startups, tech companies, small businesses, solopreneurs, small internet businesses, YouTube + TikTok creators, and more. Check out some of the work we've done recently.
We believe in flexibility (see our value prop.). So, we let you pause, cancel, or resume your subscription anytime you want.
Deeply Rooted in Northeast Ohio
Long Weekend isn't a national agency serving Cleveland from another state—we're based in Cleveland (in the Gordon Square neighborhood), with deep roots in Northeast Ohio. We understand this market because we're part of it.
Our team includes Cleveland natives who understand the unique characteristics of this market: the neighborhood dynamics, the competitive landscape, the seasonal patterns that affect search behavior, and the local community values that resonate with Cleveland customers.
Supporting Cleveland's Business Community
We're committed to Cleveland's economic growth. We partner with Cleveland business organizations, sponsor local events, and actively participate in the Cleveland business community.
When you work with Long Weekend, you're not just hiring an SEO agency—you're partnering with a Cleveland business that's invested in your success and our community's prosperity.
Cleveland Office Location
Long Weekend
Cleveland, Ohio,
Gordon Square Neighborhood
Serving businesses throughout Greater Cleveland including downtown Cleveland, Ohio City, Gordon Square, Tremont, Cleveland Heights, Shaker Heights, Lakewood, Westlake, Beachwood, Strongsville, Parma, and all Northeast Ohio communities.
We're here to answer every question you might have about our SEO & AI Search Agency in Cleveland, OH
Most Cleveland businesses invest between $1,500–$5,000/month in SEO, depending on scope and competition. We build flexible strategies that align with your goals and budget.
Our pricing reflects the scope of work required to achieve competitive rankings in your market. Highly competitive industries like legal, medical, and home services require more intensive SEO efforts than less competitive niches.
We provide custom proposals based on your specific situation—never one-size-fits-all pricing.
Most Cleveland businesses see initial ranking improvements within 60-90 days, with significant traffic increases by month 4-6. Competitive keyword dominance typically takes 9-12 months.
Timeline factors include your starting position, domain age and authority, competitive intensity, and the scope of optimization required. We provide realistic timelines during strategy development.
Four key differentiators set us apart:
1. AI SEO & GEO: We're the only Cleveland agency optimizing for both traditional Google rankings AND AI-powered search through Generative Engine Optimization
2. Transparent Reporting: You always know exactly what we're doing and what results you're achieving
3. Custom Strategies: No cookie-cutter plans—every strategy is built specifically for your business
4. Proven Cleveland Results: We've helped dozens of Cleveland businesses achieve #1 rankings and dramatic traffic growth
No ethical SEO agency can guarantee specific rankings—Google's algorithm is constantly evolving and no agency controls ranking decisions.
However, we do guarantee our effort, expertise, and commitment to achieving the best possible results for your business. Our track record speaks for itself: most clients achieve first-page rankings for their target keywords within 6-9 months.
Absolutely. We specialize in SEO + Paid Ads integration — using data from Google Ads to refine organic targeting and maximize total ROI. We love this combination as a powerful multi-channel approach, and find it often grows revenue, and lowers overall CPA.
AI SEO optimizes your online presence for AI-powered search tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews, and emerging AI search platforms. Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) is the practice of structuring content so AI engines cite and recommend your business when users ask for information or recommendations.
While traditional SEO focuses on Google's web search rankings, AI SEO and GEO ensure your business appears when potential customers ask AI tools for recommendations. This captures an entirely new source of demand that most Cleveland businesses completely miss.
As search behavior shifts toward conversational AI queries, businesses without GEO strategies become invisible to an increasing percentage of potential customers.
Yes. We've successfully implemented SEO for Cleveland businesses across virtually every industry. The strategies vary by industry, but the fundamental principles of SEO apply universally.
Some industries face higher competition (legal, medical, home services), requiring more intensive optimization. Others have less competition, making it easier to achieve dominant rankings.
During our initial consultation, we'll assess your competitive landscape and provide an honest evaluation of what SEO can achieve for your business.
We track multiple metrics to measure SEO performance:
- Keyword rankings: Position improvements for target keywords
- Organic traffic: Total visitors from search engines
- Qualified conversions: Phone calls, form submissions, and other goal completions from organic traffic
- Revenue attribution: Sales and revenue directly attributed to organic search
- Competitive visibility: Share of voice compared to Cleveland competitors
Your monthly reports show all these metrics with clear trends over time.
SEO is a long-term investment that builds cumulative value. If you stop SEO services, your rankings will gradually decline as competitors continue optimizing and as search algorithms evolve.
However, the content, technical improvements, and backlinks created during our engagement continue providing value. You won't immediately lose all rankings—but without ongoing optimization, you'll slowly lose ground to competitors.
Yes, while Cleveland is our home market, we serve businesses throughout the United States. Our team has experience optimizing for local markets across the country and for national SEO campaigns.
Yes, while Cleveland is our home market, we serve businesses throughout the United States. Our team has experience optimizing for local markets across the country and for national SEO campaigns.
Absolutely. We frequently help Cleveland businesses transition from underperforming agencies or augment existing marketing teams with specialized SEO expertise.
We'll conduct an audit of your current SEO efforts, identify gaps and opportunities, and create a transition plan that builds on previous work rather than starting from scratch.
