READ THIS
Simply WebCraft
Stories, lessons and ideas from my journey.
The latest
Yoast vs. AIOSEO: Why Yoast is My #1 SEO Plugin for 2026
Starting a WordPress site is exciting, but then you see the SEO settings and… yikes. 🤯 You know you need an SEO plugin, but should you go with the old faithful, Yoast SEO, or the newcomer, All in One SEO (AIOSEO)? Choosing an SEO plugin can feel like choosing a favorite child—except one child keeps
The Local Hustle: How Much to Charge for Local SEO in 2026
Let’s talk about the local hustle! 📍 Whether you’re helping the florist down the street or the local law firm, Local SEO is the fastest way to show a client real-world results. But how do you price it? Do you charge $300 or $3,000? Let’s break down the ‘Local SEO Price Tag’ and show you
How to Sell SEO Services Like a Pro in 3 Steps
Walking into a pitch meeting can feel like walking into a final exam you didn’t study for. 😱 Your heart is racing, your palms are sweaty, and you’re terrified they’re going to ask a question you can’t answer. But here’s the secret: pitching isn’t about being the smartest person in the room—it’s about being the
The Pricing Guide: How Much to Charge for an SEO Audit in 2026
Pricing your work is one of the scariest parts of running an SEO business. Especially if you’re just starting out! Charge too little, and you’re working for pennies. Charge too much, and you lose the client. When I first started venturing out on my own SEO journey, I was terrified to send an invoice. I
How to Start an SEO Business – A Comprehensive Guide
Have you ever thought about being your own SEO boss and starting your own SEO business? Starting an SEO business isn’t just about keywords – it’s about freedom. It’s about building a business from your couch that helps other dreamers get found. Today, we’re diving into the no-fluff, step-by-step roadmap to launching your own agency,
5 Ways to Save Money with SEO: The Ultimate Budget-Friendly Guide
Real talk time… SEO can be a money pit if you aren’t careful. Between $200/month tool subscriptions and ‘gurus’ trying to sell you backlink packages, your budget can vanish before you even rank for your own name! 😱 So today I thought I might share some ways you might be able to save some money
Your SEO Command Center: How to Build an SEO Dashboard That Actually Works
Let’s be real for a second: Reporting tools are complicated! Usually, they have so many tools and charts that it’s easy to feel like you’re trying to pilot a space shuttle when you just wanted to see if your blog post is ranking yet! If you’re like me, you don’t have all day to click
Stop Guessing, Start Growing: The Best SEO Reporting Software for 2026
Let’s be honest, looking at raw SEO data is about as fun as watching paint dry. Haha. At least it is for me. I’m not a great data-head. I obviously know how important the data is for clients, but it’s certainly a chore for me! That’s why finding the right reporting software is so important
Tired of SEO Courses? These 9 Books are My Favs
If you’re like me, you probably enjoy the chance to get off of the computer from time to time. Even when you’re not working on the computer, usually the only way to learn things like SEO is to take online courses or watch countless YouTube videos. Books… yes, actual books in your hands… are a
My SEO Dream Team: 7 Influencers You Need to Follow
Let’s be real – the internet is full of “SEO gurus” who are more interested in selling you a $2,000 course or signing you up to long-term SEO contracts than actually helping you rank on Google. 🙄 When I first started doing SEO, I felt like I was drowning in a sea of conflicting advice