SEO + CRO Services
This kind of work has a clear logic, but it can feel like a making an offering to the gods. Having a friend to guide you through this process means the difference between a good harvest and a drought.
SEO Strategy + Your Website Roadmap
Keyword research and sitemaps
After we create a Buyer Persona together that delves into the mind of your ideal customer, we dive into keyword research. First we'll gather straightforward keywords which relate to your products and services. Then we'll compile long-tail and niche keywords that identify areas of low competition and high buying intent.
With in-depth keyword research, it's time to see how your current website achieves these goals. Does each and every primary keyword topic have a landing page? Are you ready with blog topics to write about? Once gaps are identified, it's time to plan to address everything.
We will create a detailed site outline document that clearly maps the road to success for every keyword while balancing the functional needs of your business.
Content Creation & Optimization
Users use search engines to learn
After using the detailed and keyword-targeted site map developed in the last step, it's time to start writing content and gathering visuals. At the heart of search engine algorithms is the power of educating content. The content we write must be informative and engaging. To help create that content, we recommend a mix of human copywriters, AI tools, and leveraging all our expertise to create compelling content.
This is not just about writing a ton of content but includes captivating photos, illustrations, and video visuals that keep the users on your site.
On-Page + Technical SEO optimizations
It's time to please the search engine algorithms gods. With your content improvements ready, let's get that site polished. This process includes the following areas of consideration, which me and a team of developers will help you implement.
- Page Tiles and Meta descriptions, and ALT text - The text that appears on the search engine results page (SERP) and the descriptions of the images on your site.
- Schema Mark Up - A powerful but technical HTML markup that informs search engines about the service/product offerings of your business, location, reviews, and content. All of which can also appear in SERP.
- Technical Audits - Search engines prefer to avoid sites with broken links, too many 301 redirects, sloppy code, too much code, or a lousy HTML structure. It's time to clean the house.
- Speed Improvements - A slow site is frowned upon by your users, and we can't have that. As far as SEO is concerned, we're going to be frank: We've worked with quite a few companies over the years with blazing-fast websites, and they ranked well. However, we've worked with a few sites with mediocre page speed scores, and they also ranked well. It's also about the competition in the SERP than simply fast or slow.
We will work with your devs, (or our devs), to improve your site to the best of our ability while balancing designs and functionality.
Link Building Strategies
Arguably the most challenging topic of SEO, link building is impacted by what's on your website, and the network you can build.
The main objective is to earn links over time that establish your expertise and authority in your field. Offering valuable resources such as informative content, freebies, tools, or games can both strengthen your website, and foster connections that translate into cross-promotions.
We will work closely with you on the best strategies that make sense for your business and its current standing in your community.
Local SEO strategy
In local search, it's not only about keywords and text content. It's about showing up consistently with high-quality reviews across every local platform.
Once your site is optimized, we will use that as a framework to promote your brand across all relevant directory-style websites (Google Maps, Yelp, TripAdvisor, etc.) The goal is to show a local community presence with a stellar reputation.
We will work together to build a local strategy that distributes your business information consistently while hand-picking specialty platforms relevant to your buyers.
Web Analytics +
Ranking Reports
Conversion Rate Optimization, for Friends
Friendships with excellent results.
After years of redesigns and long-term consulting, we've done and seen a few things. These clients are some of our favorite stories to share.“ ”
Working with Jacob at Humanfriend has been an outstanding experience. He’s helped us with web, messaging, and SEO strategy, and the results have been fantastic. Our website traffic has increased significantly, and more importantly, we’re seeing high-level clients come through the door. The impact on our bottom line has been real—we’re approaching $500,000 in additional revenue directly tied to his efforts.
Jacob is not only knowledgeable but also collaborative and responsive. He makes the complex world of digital marketing easy to understand and always brings practical, effective solutions. Highly recommend Humanfriend to anyone looking to take their online presence and growth to the next level.
→ Paul Pilosi
→ Director of Engineering, Caztek Engineering
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Jacob was great to work with. He was patient with me given this was foreign to me. We agreed to an SEO and Ad campaign. We exceeded all the averages for performance when reviewing the analytics. Our goal was to optimize google searches to increase referrals to our program. We saw a significant increase in our referrals from the start of this campaign and throughout. He was professional, on time, and followed through on things. He was easy to work with. We would work with him again on another campaign and recommend him to others.
→ John Ross
→ Director of Programs DCCH Center for Children and Families
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Working with Jacob has been an absolute game-changer for me as an independent artist. He's hands down, one of the most organized, reliable, and approachable professionals I’ve ever collaborated with. Jacob has a unique gift for taking complex concepts—like SEO, website design, and user experience—and breaking them down into clear, actionable steps that feel accessible. What sets Jacob apart is his generosity—not just with his time and resources, but with his genuine desire to understand your work and help you grow. Thanks to him, I now feel empowered to manage my website and approach SEO with confidence. If you’re an independent artist looking to elevate your online presence, working with Jacob is an investment worth making.
→ Elaine McMillion Sheldon
→ Emmy Award-Winning Documentary Filmmaker/p>
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Jacob is an absolute gem. He's easy (and fun!) to work with, a great communicator, and has added a ton of value to the projects he's helped us out with. I would definitely recommend working with Jacob/Human Friend!
→ Katie Bregenzer
→ Owner, Best Website
What is optimization?
It's a term thrown about a bit too much, but it's essentially auditing every aspect of your website and making systematic changes toward your goals. Sometimes, it feels like filling out taxes, and sometimes, it feels magical. Review our offer to change your game.