If you’re a business owner trying DIY SEO, hiring an SEO Coach can make all the difference between getting results and wasting valuable time.

Here are seven reasons why working with an SEO coach is a smart investment instead of going at it alone:

1. You’ll Avoid Costly Mistakes

SEO mistakes—like targeting the wrong keywords, poor site structure, slow loading speeds, or bad backlinks—can hurt your rankings and even get your site penalized. An SEO coach helps you avoid these pitfalls and build a solid foundation from day one.

2. You’ll Learn Proven Strategies Faster

Instead of spending months (or years) figuring things out on your own, an SEO coach will guide you through what actually works—saving you time, effort, and frustration.

3. You’ll Get a Customized SEO Roadmap

Every business is different, and cookie-cutter SEO advice won’t cut it. A coach will analyze your specific website, industry, and goals to create a tailored step-by-step SEO strategy that delivers results.

4. You’ll Understand How to Rank on Google (Not Just Follow Trends)

SEO is more than just keywords and backlinks—it’s about understanding search intent, technical SEO, content optimization, and user experience. A coach will teach you **why things work** so you can make informed decisions.

5. You’ll Stay Updated on SEO Changes

Google updates its algorithm constantly. An SEO coach keeps up with these changes so you don’t have to—helping you adjust your strategy and stay ahead of competitors.

6. You’ll Get Accountability & Expert Guidance

Reading SEO blogs and watching YouTube videos is great, but without personalized feedback, it’s easy to get stuck or make mistakes. A coach provides real-time guidance, answers your questions, and keeps you accountable so you actually implement what you learn.

7. You’ll See Faster, More Sustainable Results

Instead of relying on trial and error, an SEO coach shortens your learning curve and helps you implement strategies that actually move the needle—getting you higher rankings, more traffic, and more leads in less time.

DIY SEO doesn’t mean doing it alone — it means learning from an expert who can guide you, correct your mistakes, and help you get results faster. An SEO Coach is your shortcut to success without wasting time or hurting your website’s potential.

Greetings! My name is Chris Jaeger and I have more than 30 years of experience providing search engine optimization (SEO) consulting and support. My client list reads like a “Who’s Who” of top-ranked websites at Google.

I currently have 6 openings available in my SEO One-on-One Coaching for Small Businesses program.

I work with a very limited number of clients. This ensures the proper attention required for 100% success.

This is one-on-one coaching.

This is for DIY business owners who manage their business websites.

I don’t do the specific work required at your website, you’ll be doing it, but I’ll tell you exactly what to do and how to do it step-by-step, as well as review it in detail.

If you want me to do the work that needs to be done you can hire me to do it.

I work with my coaching clients by phone, email, and an online project management tool called Basecamp.

We will measure the results using KEYWORD.COM and you have access 24/7/365 to the online tracking and reporting.

Again, this is professional expert coaching.

You may be a good candidate for my coaching if you meet these criteria, you:

  • Have an existing WordPress website
  • Are comfortable managing and working with WordPress
  • Want better visibility and page-one rankings at Google
  • Might have tried do-it-yourself but got lost and didn’t see the results you wanted
  • Are willing to put in the work to get the job done right, about 3-5 hours a week
  • Have patience. This usually takes 90 to 180 days – and it can take longer
  • Are willing and able to make a one-time $495 investment
  • Will schedule an initial call with me through Calendly