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St. Petersburg SEO · Tampa-Based Consultant Serving Pinellas

St. Pete SEO That
Fills Your Pipeline.

I help St. Petersburg businesses rank on Google & AI Search. From Old Northeast and Downtown St. Pete to Snell Isle, Shore Acres, and the Grand Central District — I turn local organic traffic into calls, leads, and revenue. No paid ads required.

★ St. Pete competitors are outranking you right now. Find out why.
10K+
Keywords Ranked (My Site, < 1 Yr)
SEMrush
Certified Agency Partner
$0
Contracts. Month to Month.
SMU
Cox MBA · Tampa-Based, Pinellas-Focused
Connor Cedro — St. Petersburg SEO Consultant
Why St. Pete Businesses Choose Connor

St. Petersburg SEO That
Actually Moves the Needle.

Most St. Petersburg businesses are paying for ads that stop the moment you stop spending. I build organic search visibility that compounds — every blog post, every optimized page, every local citation keeps working long after it's published. Old Northeast, Downtown St. Pete, Snell Isle, and Beach Drive search traffic stays free once you've earned the rankings.

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Based in Tampa, serving St. Pete daily. I know Pinellas' local market — Old Northeast, Snell Isle, Shore Acres, the Grand Central District — and what it takes to rank across the bay.
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SEMrush Certified Agency Partner. Data-backed St. Pete SEO strategies built on the same tools used by the world's top digital teams.
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Industry-specific St. Pete SEO. Hospitality, boutique retail, healthcare, real estate, professional services — I've built deep local SEO strategies for the industries that compete hardest in Tampa.
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No contracts, ever. Month-to-month pricing. St. Pete clients stay because the rankings improve — not because they're locked in.

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What You Get

Everything You Need
To Rank.

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Local SEO in St. Pete
Google Business Profile optimization, local citations, St. Pete-specific keywords, and review strategy.
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Keyword Research
Find the exact terms St. Pete customers search when looking for your services.
03
On-Page SEO
Title tags, meta descriptions, content optimization, and internal linking across your site.
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Tampa Content Writing
Tampa-focused content that ranks for local searches and converts visitors into customers.
05
Technical SEO
Site speed, mobile optimization, and technical fixes that improve your Google rankings.
06
Link Building
Backlinks from Tampa publications, local directories, and industry-relevant sites.
How It Works

3 Steps to
More Traffic.

1
SEMrush SEO Audit
I review your site's technical health, keyword rankings, backlink profile, and competitive landscape to find your biggest growth opportunities.
2
SEO Action Plan
You get a clear, prioritized roadmap — keyword targets, content to create, technical fixes, and link building strategy.
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Monthly Execution
Month-to-month, no contracts. I handle the ongoing SEO work while you focus on your business.
Pricing

Transparent St. Pete
SEO Pricing.

No long-term contracts. No vague retainers. Just clear deliverables at a flat monthly rate — month to month, cancel any time.

Starter
$1,000/month

Start building SEO momentum.

  • 8 SEO blog posts
  • 3 keyword clusters (low KD)
  • Internal linking setup
  • On-page SEO optimization
Start with Starter →
Most Popular
Growth
$2,500/month

Grow organic traffic and qualified leads.

  • 12 SEO blog posts
  • 5 keyword clusters
  • Advanced internal linking
  • On-page SEO optimization
Book Onboarding Call →
Authority
$4,000/month

Become a trusted authority in your industry.

  • 20 SEO blog posts
  • 8 keyword clusters
  • Full internal linking system
  • Authority SEO strategy
Talk Through This Plan →

Not sure which plan? Book a free audit and I'll recommend the best fit.

How to Choose

Solo Consultant vs
Agency vs In-House.

The three ways most St. Petersburg businesses approach SEO each have real trade-offs. Honest comparison so you can choose what fits — even if that's not me.

Factor Solo Consultant
(What I Do)
St. Pete SEO Agency In-House Hire
Typical monthly cost $1,000–$4,000 $3,000–$10,000+ $6,500–$10,000+ (salary)
Who actually does the work Me. Directly. Junior account team, often offshore One employee + your time managing them
Onboarding time 1–2 weeks 2–4 weeks of meetings & briefs 4–12 weeks (hiring + ramp)
Contracts None. Month to month. 6 to 12 months typical Full-time employment commitment
St. Pete-specific knowledge Tampa-based, knows St. Pete + Pinellas market Mixed; some local, many remote Depends entirely on the hire
Best fit for Businesses that want senior-level work without agency overhead Businesses needing multi-channel teams (PPC, SEO, social, design) Companies with consistent, year-round SEO needs at scale
Where it falls short Single-person bandwidth caps capacity Account-manager layer + junior execution Hiring risk + limited specialty depth

If you need an agency — for size, multi-channel breadth, or a roster of named specialists — an agency is the right call. If you have steady year-round work and the budget for a full-time hire, in-house wins. The solo consultant model fits a specific gap: senior SEO judgment, direct execution, no contracts, and pricing roughly half of what most Tampa Bay agencies charge for the same scope.

Industry SEO Across Tampa Bay

St. Pete SEO for
Every Industry.

Deep local SEO expertise across Tampa Bay's most competitive industries — including St. Petersburg businesses that compete with Tampa firms for the same buyers.

⚖️ Law Firms
SEO for Tampa Lawyers → Personal Injury Lawyer SEO Family Law SEO Criminal Defense SEO Estate Planning SEO Law Firm Google Maps Attorney Link Building Law Firm SEO vs PPC SEO by Neighborhood What Clients Search
🏥 Medical
SEO for Tampa Doctors → Google Maps for Doctors Medical SEO by Neighborhood Medical Content Marketing Concierge Medicine SEO Specialist SEO Telehealth SEO Patient Reviews SEO Private Practice vs Hospital Citations & Directories
💍 Jewelry
SEO for Tampa Jewelers → Engagement Ring SEO Custom Jewelry SEO Luxury Jewelry SEO Jewelry Repair SEO Jeweler Google Maps Jeweler Reviews SEO Independent vs Chain SEO Seasonal SEO Strategy SEO by Neighborhood
🏠 Real Estate
SEO for Tampa Realtors → Realtor Google Maps SEO by Neighborhood Luxury Real Estate SEO Realtor vs Zillow New Construction SEO Relocation SEO Buyer Agent SEO Realtor Link Building Real Estate Content SEO
📈 Wealth Management
SEO for Tampa Wealth Managers → Fiduciary Advisor SEO Retirement Planning SEO HNW Client SEO Strategy Financial Advisor Google Maps Wealth Manager Content Raymond James Corridor SEO SEO by Neighborhood Trust Signals SEO
🛋️ Interior Design
SEO for Tampa Interior Designers → Interior Designer Google Maps Luxury Interior Design SEO Portfolio SEO Kitchen & Bath Designer SEO Interior Design vs Houzz Interior Design Content New Construction Design SEO SEO by Neighborhood
🛡️ Insurance
SEO for Tampa Insurance → Auto Insurance SEO Home Insurance SEO Commercial Insurance SEO Hurricane Insurance SEO Insurance Google Maps Insurance Content Marketing Independent vs Captive SEO SEO by Neighborhood
💪 Fitness
SEO for Tampa Personal Trainers → Personal Trainer Google Maps Weight Loss Trainer SEO Online Training SEO Strength Coach SEO Gym vs Personal Trainer Corporate Wellness SEO Trainer Reviews SEO SEO by Neighborhood
FAQ

Common Questions
About St. Petersburg SEO.

How long does it take to see results from St. Petersburg SEO?+

Most St. Pete clients start seeing measurable ranking improvements within 60–90 days. Significant traffic and lead growth typically kicks in around months 4–6. SEO is a compounding investment — the longer you run it, the stronger the results. Competitive industries like law and healthcare can take 9–12 months to fully dominate.

Do you work with businesses outside St. Petersburg?+

Yes — while my focus is Tampa Bay local SEO (which includes St. Pete, Clearwater, and across Pinellas + Hillsborough), I work with businesses across Florida and nationally. If you're targeting St. Pete customers from outside the city, or if you need national SEO alongside local, I can build a strategy that covers both.

What makes you different from other St. Petersburg SEO agencies?+

I'm a solo consultant — you work directly with me, not handed off to a junior team. I'm based in Tampa and serve St. Pete daily, so I understand both sides of the bay — the neighborhood differences, the competitive landscape, and what St. Pete businesses actually need to win in local search. No vague retainers, no account managers, no fluff — just results-driven SEO work delivered transparently.

Is there a contract or minimum commitment?+

No contracts, ever. All plans are month-to-month and you can cancel any time. That said, SEO requires consistency to produce results — clients who stick with the program for 6+ months see dramatically better outcomes than those who stop and start. I'd rather earn your business every month than lock you in.

What industries do you specialize in for St. Petersburg SEO?+

I specialize in high-competition St. Pete niches: hospitality, boutique retail, real estate, healthcare practices, marine services, and professional services. I've also built deep expertise serving Tampa law firms, medical practices, jewelry stores, wealth managers, and interior designers, insurance agencies, and personal trainers. I've built deep content libraries and local SEO strategies for each of these industries and understand the specific competitive dynamics in Tampa's market.

How do you measure and report on SEO results?+

Every client gets a monthly ranking report showing keyword position changes, organic traffic trends, and Google Business Profile performance. I track the metrics that matter for your business — not vanity numbers. We'll agree on the key search terms to track at the start of the engagement and I'll report against those every month.

Do you guarantee first page rankings?+

No reputable SEO consultant guarantees specific rankings — Google's algorithm is not something anyone controls. What I can guarantee is that you'll receive high-quality, transparent SEO work executed consistently, with a clear strategy behind every action. My track record across Tampa Bay speaks for itself — book a free audit and I'll show you exactly what's possible for your business.

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Cross-Bay SEO Resources

Helpful Reading
For St. Pete Businesses.

St. Petersburg businesses often compete for the same Tampa Bay buyers as Tampa firms — these guides cover the broader regional SEO context, plus links to industry-specific Tampa pages that help illustrate proven local SEO approaches you can apply to your St. Pete business.

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