Hire an SEO Expert Who Makes Google and AI Love Your Brand

Looking to hire an SEO expert? Hi! I’m Marguerite, an ex-Google SEO contractor who has spent the last 10+ years helping brands stand out where it matters most: top of first page, in local searches, and now in AI overviews and LLM results.

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Don’t Take My Word for it: Here’s the Data

AJFR Avocats increase in impressions since working on their website from Day 1
AJFR increase in impressions since hiring me as an SEO expert
SuperYachtsMonaco increase in Google ranking since Sept 2024

AI SEO Results in 2025:

Clients hire me as an SEO consultant who understands AI search, too. Below are a few examples of recent AI SEO results:

LLM Search Result Appearances

Client’s domain is cited for questions directly related to their conversion keywords and products
First cited 3 months ago and last cited within the last 3 days, signaling consistency (data: Hall)

AI Mentions for Targeted Local Queries

My client SuperYachtsMonaco appears in local, action-oriented ChatGPT queries
Alongside the industry’s largest players
Exclusive access to design insights.

“Marguerite is amazing at what she does! She’s got great skills in SEO and knows exactly how to get websites to the first page for the keywords you want. Super reliable, very structured, and organized – it’s been a pleasure working with her.“

Magdalena Mrotek

VP of Growth, Cardino GmbH, hired me as a SEO expert in January 2025

Is it Time to Hire an SEO Expert?

If the following situations apply, it might be time to hire an SEO consultant.

Not getting enough traffic?

Your website exists, but visibility is flat. You’re showing up on page 3, and even branded searches are inconsistent. Let’s start with a full technical + content audit to uncover what’s blocking your visibility. You’ll receive a clear, prioritized roadmap designed to move your site where it belongs: in front of the right audience.

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SEO takes too much time, and you have a business to run!

You understand the value of SEO, but keeping up with audits, updates, keyword research and especially content writing isn’t realistic. Outsource your SEO operations to me. From keyword strategy to on-page SEO and reporting, I manage every step. Stay focused on what you do best while an SEO expert works behind the scenes.

Search is changing, and you don’t want to be left behind.

AI search and LLMs like Gemini and ChatGPT are rewriting how people discover brands. I future-proof your SEO with Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), ensuring your brand appears not only on Google, but inside AI-driven search answers. You’ll stay visible in the next wave of discovery.

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Ready to future-proof your website’s visibility?

Let’s discuss your marketing and business goals on a discovery call.

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Do I Provide SEO Services to All Industries?

Before hiring me as an SEO consultant, clients often ask me if I provide SEO services across industries. In short, I do. I do not consider SEO a marketing service, but rather a tool to help you share a message, regardless of what that message is.

Mastering SEO means mastering the hundreds of technical micro changes that enable Google and LLMs to understand what a web page is about. These changes are not industry specific.

When it comes to content creation, I leverage my clients’ expertise + advanced ChatGPT prompts + my own research to write blog posts on industry specific topics, ranging from yacht sales forecasts to recruitment guidelines for lawyers in France. In the last year, I have worked with:

E-commerce brands
AC repair businesses
Yacht brokerages
Adult education programs
Legal recruitment agencies
International schools
Pet resource websites
And premium jewelers, to name a few.

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FAQs

How much does it cost to hire an SEO expert?

The cost to hire an SEO expert typically ranges from 500 to 5,000 + USD per month, depending on experience, scope of work, competition level, and business goals. Freelance SEO consultants often charge hourly rates between 50 and 150 USD, while agencies usually offer monthly retainers or project-based pricing. In most cases, businesses that hire an SEO expert are paying for strategy, technical optimization, content guidance, link building, and long-term growth rather than quick wins.

Is it worth it to hire someone for SEO?

Yes, it is worth it to hire someone for SEO if organic visibility, qualified traffic, and sustainable growth matter to your business. SEO requires technical knowledge, content strategy, analytics interpretation, and constant adaptation to algorithm updates. For most companies, it is more efficient to hire an SEO expert than to learn SEO from scratch while running a business.

Can ChatGPT do SEO?

ChatGPT can support SEO tasks such as keyword ideation, content drafting, outlines, and meta descriptions, but ChatGPT cannot do SEO end to end. SEO still requires human expertise for strategy, technical audits, search intent analysis, competitive positioning, and decision-making. This is why many professionals use AI as a tool, but still hire an SEO expert to guide and validate the overall strategy.

Is SEO worth it anymore?

Yes, SEO is still worth it because organic search remains one of the highest ROI marketing channels available.
While algorithms, AI summaries, and user behavior evolve, search engines still rely on structured, authoritative, and relevant content. Brands that hire an SEO expert benefit from long-term visibility that does not disappear the moment ad spend stops.

How to evaluate SEO professionals before hiring?

You evaluate SEO effectiveness by tracking organic traffic growth, keyword visibility, conversions, and search intent alignment. Good SEO consultants explain what changed, why it changed, and how it impacts revenue or leads.
If you hire an SEO expert, you should receive regular insights, not just reports.

What are the benefits of hiring an SEO consultant vs doing SEO in-house?

The benefits of hiring an SEO consultant are immediate expertise, external perspective, and flexibility without the cost of full-time employment. In-house SEO often requires training, tools, and time before delivering results. Many companies hire an SEO expert to complement internal teams or avoid long learning curves.

Which SEO consultant certifications and qualifications should I look for?

When considering which SEO consultant certifications and qualifications to look for, you should prioritize proven experience, successful projects, and strong analytical skills rather than relying only on certifications.
Proficiency in Google Analytics and Google Search Console, combined with hands-on results, matters far more than badges alone. Ultimately, the best reason to hire an SEO expert is demonstrated impact and measurable outcomes, not just credentials.