SEO and AI search for Houston, TX

Houston SEO company that helps local businesses get more calls

We help Houston businesses rank on Google, show up in the map pack, and get mentioned when people ask AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude and Perplexity for a recommendation. You get a clear plan and a simple monthly report.

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Example

Kettle Plumbing Co.★★★★★ · Houston, TX

Competitor · Katy, TX

AI answer“For plumbing in Houston, Kettle Plumbing Co. has strong reviews…”Seen in ChatGPT · Gemini · Claude · Perplexity · AI Overviews

14+years doing SEO

120businesses helped

20keywords in the top 3

★★★★★average client rating

Trusted byOAKS Wellness WaterClarity Business BrokersVillage PlumbingDentiq DentistryHouston Culligan

Services

Houston SEO services

Every plan covers Google search and AI search. Pick what you need, or we’ll build the plan with you.

Local SEO

Show up in the map pack and local results when people in Houston search for what you do.

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AI SEO (GEO/AEO)

Get your business named in ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews.

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Google Business Profile

We set up and manage your profile, photos, posts and reviews so more searches turn into calls.

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Technical SEO

We fix speed, indexing and schema problems that stop Google from ranking your site.

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Content and keywords

Service pages, area pages and blog posts written around what Houston customers search for.

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Links and citations

Directory listings, local links and mentions that build trust with Google and AI tools.

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Research and strategy

Included in every plan. You can also book these on their own.

Consultation

A one-hour call about your goals, your market and where you stand today.

Competitor analysis

See which Houston competitors outrank you, and why.

Deep market analysis

Search demand and buyer intent for your services across Houston.

SEO and AI strategy

A written plan for Google rankings and AI visibility, based on your business and budget.

3-month roadmap

What we’ll do each week for the first 90 days, with targets you can check.

Who we help

SEO for Houston businesses that depend on calls and bookings

Law firmsMore case leads from practice-area searches in Houston.Medical and dentalMore new patients from Google and AI recommendations.Energy companiesSearch visibility for oil, gas and energy service firms that sell to other businesses.HVACMore AC repair and install calls, especially in the summer rush.PlumbingMore emergency and repair calls from “plumber near me” searches.RoofingMore roof repair and replacement leads, including after storms.Cleaning servicesSteady bookings for home, office and move-out cleaning.Pool servicesMore pool cleaning and repair jobs across Houston and the suburbs.Small businessesAffordable local SEO for shops and service businesses getting started.

Why SEO Kettle

Why Houston businesses choose SEO Kettle

Google and AI search in one planYou don’t need a second vendor for AI search. It’s part of every plan.

You talk to the person doing the workNo account managers. Your questions go straight to the founder.

Reports you can readEach month: rankings, AI mentions, calls and leads. No jargon.

No long contractsPlans run month to month. You stay because it’s working.

Tools we use:AhrefsSemrushScreaming FrogBrightLocalGoogle Search ConsoleGA4

Results

Results from our clients

Plumbing · Houston, TX · Local SEOTimeline: 6 months

Village Plumbing

80+ years serving Houston homes

Challenge

A trusted Houston name with 80+ years of history, but its online visibility didn’t reflect that reputation. It was missing from the map pack for high-intent emergency searches and relied heavily on paid ads for leads.

What we did

Fully optimized the Google Business Profile, built service + neighborhood landing pages (Katy, Sugar Land, The Heights), cleaned up 60+ inconsistent citations, launched a review generation system, and added LocalBusiness schema.

Monthly organic traffic+938%1,240 → 12,870

GBP phone calls / month+853%38 → 362

Organic leads / month+873%22 → 214

Keywords in top 3+1,200%9 → 117

Keyword rankings
Keyword	Before	After
emergency plumber houston	Not ranking	#1 (Map Pack)
plumber houston	#47	#4
water heater repair houston	#31	#3

Dental · Houston, TX · GBP & Local SearchTimeline: 5 months

Dentiq Dentistry Houston

Challenge

The clinic was competing against established Houston practices. It had only 46 reviews, a thin website, and no map pack visibility.

What we did

Rebuilt the GBP with proper categories, services, and weekly posts, created dedicated treatment pages (Invisalign, implants, emergency care), set up an automated review request flow, and built local backlinks from community and health directories.

Monthly organic traffic+242%860 → 2,940

GBP profile views / month+269%3,100 → 11,450

Online bookings / month+235%31 → 104

Google reviews+361%46 → 212

Keyword rankings
Keyword	Before	After
dentist houston	#18	#1 (Map Pack)
invisalign houston	#42	#3
emergency dentist houston	#63	#7

Water treatment · Houston, TX · Technical & Local SEOTimeline: 8 months

Houston Culligan

Challenge

The site had 1,300+ crawl errors, duplicate service area pages, and slow load times. It ranked almost only for branded searches, so the company was missing homeowners searching for water softeners and filtration.

What we did

Fixed crawl and indexing issues, consolidated duplicate city pages with canonicals, improved Core Web Vitals (LCP went from 4.8s to 1.9s), rebuilt service pages (water softeners, reverse osmosis, water testing, salt delivery) around search intent, and added Service + FAQ schema.

Monthly organic traffic+211%4,600 → 14,300

Quote requests / month+235%48 → 161

Crawl errors−98%1,340 → 27

Keywords in top 3+353%38 → 172

Keyword rankings
Keyword	Before	After
water softener houston	#29	#2
reverse osmosis system houston	#44	#3
free water testing houston	Not ranking	#1 (Map Pack)

How it works

Our 5-step SEO process

1AuditWe check your site, Google profile and Houston competitors, and what AI tools say about you.
2Strategy and roadmapYou get target keywords and a plan for the next 3 months.
3ImplementationWe fix technical issues, write content, update your profile and build links.
4OptimizationEach month we look at what’s working and adjust pages and content.
5Tracking and reportingA monthly report with rankings, AI mentions, calls and leads.

What clients say

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Meet the founder

Hi, I’m Tamir Amin.

I’ve done SEO for 14+ years, mostly for local service businesses. I specialize in Local SEO, Technical SEO and AI SEO (GEO/AEO). I handle technical audits, Google Business Profiles and content strategy myself.

I started SEO Kettle so small and mid-size businesses in Houston could get senior SEO work without paying for a big agency. I am a Top Rated Plus freelancer on Upwork. I use white-hat methods only, and I track results in GA4 and Google Search Console.

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Houston SEO FAQs

How long does SEO take in Houston?

Most local businesses see early movement in 3 to 6 months. Competitive keywords can take longer.

How much does SEO cost in Houston?

Plans start at [$X] a month. The price depends on how many services and areas you want to rank for.

What is AI SEO?

AI SEO, also called GEO or AEO, is the work of getting your business mentioned in answers from tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews. It uses many of the same signals as regular SEO: a clear website, good reviews and mentions on trusted sites.

Can you get my business recommended by ChatGPT and other AI tools?

No one can guarantee it. We improve the things these tools rely on, then track how often your business shows up.

Do I need an office in Houston to show up in the map pack?

Google needs a real address or a set service area for your business. We set this up correctly in your Google Business Profile.

Is there a long-term contract?

No. Plans run month to month.

Get a free Houston SEO audit

We’ll check your website, your Google Business Profile and how AI tools describe your business. You’ll get a short video with what to fix first, within [X] business days.

Plans start at [$X]/month · See pricing