Chicago, IL   SEO, AEO and AI visibility for local businesses (331) 645-4580 Chicago SEO Free SEO audit
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About

About Chicago SEO Company.

Chicago SEO Company is an SEO and AI SEO firm that helps businesses get found on Google, ChatGPT, and other AI search tools. We work with businesses across Chicago and the suburbs. Our pricing is upfront, our reports are simple, and every SEO package is month to month.

Who we are

Who we are.

We are a Chicago search and AI visibility firm that handles SEO, AI SEO, AEO, GEO, local SEO, and web design under one roof.

  • SEO, AI SEO, local SEO, Google Business Profile, web design, and Shopify SEO
  • One team handles it all, so nothing gets lost between different vendors
  • We work with local service businesses, B2B and industrial firms, and online stores
  • Most of our clients are in Chicagoland, and we take select clients from around the country
The carved Chicago Stock Exchange arch with trees behind it
The Chicago Stock Exchange arch. We build search visibility across the metro.
Our story

Why we started this company.

We started Chicago SEO Company to give business owners honest SEO they can understand.

  • Too many agencies lock clients into long contracts
  • Too many reports are full of charts but show no new customers
  • Too many timelines are kept vague on purpose
  • We wanted to do the opposite: clear plans, fair prices, and real results
What we believe

How we work.

We run every client on the same simple rules.

01

Upfront

You see the scope, price, and timeline before you pay.

02

One system

SEO, AI search, local, and paid ads work together.

03

Built for AI search

We optimize for AI Overviews and ChatGPT from day one.

04

Tied to revenue

We report on calls and leads, not vanity numbers.

05

Plain language

You always know what we did and what comes next.

06

No lock in

You stay because it works, not because you signed.

Proof

We use our own methods first.

Our own website shows up in Google AI Overviews and ChatGPT answers for AI SEO searches in Chicago.

  • We got there without buying backlinks
  • We use the same methods on every client site
  • That is the kind of visibility we build for you
Who we help

Who we work with.

We help businesses of every size, from local shops to national B2B companies.

Giving back

Helping small businesses get started.

We build free websites and Google Business Profiles for some local small businesses that are just getting started.

  • No charge and no catch
  • We have helped a cleaning service, mobile car detailers, a new law firm, and an importer get online
  • It is our way of giving back to the local business community
Free websites for small businesses
The Chicago Theatre on State Street in Chicago
Our coverage

Where we work.

We serve Chicago and the surrounding suburbs as a service area business, on site or remotely.

Service area
Our city

Chicago, through our lens.

A member of our team took these photos around the city. Chicago is where we live and work.

People on the Chicago Riverwalk steps under golden autumn trees
Fall on the Chicago Riverwalk.
A person with an umbrella crosses a rainy Chicago street full of city light reflections
Rain and city lights downtown.
Willis Tower in silhouette against an orange Chicago sunset
Willis Tower at sunset.
Ferns and tropical plants under the glass dome of a Chicago conservatory
Inside a Chicago conservatory.
Marina City and the Chicago River lit up at night
The Chicago River at night.
Get started

Start with a free audit.

We offer a free visibility audit that shows where you rank, how you show up in AI answers, and what needs work first. There is no obligation or contract to sign.

Questions

About us FAQs.

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What does Chicago SEO Company do?
We help businesses rank on Google, show up in the Google map pack, and get named in AI answers like ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews. Our services include SEO, AI SEO, AEO, GEO, local SEO, Google Business Profile management, web design, and Shopify store SEO.
What makes you different from other SEO agencies?
We are upfront about our pricing. We run everything as one integrated system. We build for AI search from the start. And we report on calls and revenue, not vanity metrics.
Do you only work with Chicago businesses?
We focus on Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, where local knowledge is a real advantage. We also take select clients outside the area when the fit is right.
Do I have to sign a long contract?
No. Every SEO package is month to month. We earn your business with results, not fine print.
How much do your services cost?
SEO starts at $399 per month and websites start at $499 one time. All prices are listed on our pricing page.