- DR 45+
- contextually relevant (anchor text too!)
- not from multi-category / multi-niche websites
- from websites with a min. of 1,000 traffic in ahrefs
You’re building the future, but your customers can’t find you yet. SEO is often called a “long-term game,” but your runway isn’t. We get it. Our SEO for startups service blends Spacebar Collective’s decade of expertise with the urgency your timeline needs.
We start with a comprehensive audit to find out what’s holding your website back, from weak content to missing backlinks. We then provide a tailored content production plan where our team of specialists curates quality content designed to rank and convert. Pair that with vetted, high-authority backlinks, and your visibility grows sustainably without cutting corners.
Everything connects back to traction. We track impressions, clicks, rankings, and backlinks via Google Search Console (GSC) and Ahrefs, tying every metric back to conversions. With generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini shaping what people see and trust, we also optimize for AI mentions and citations to put your brand in the conversation.
Plus, we work as an extension of your team, so you can clearly see how our work supports your momentum. Scaling a startup is hard enough without trying to navigate SEO in your spare time. Why not leave the visibility obsession to a partner built for the job?
We kick off with a discovery call to clarify your growth goals, target audience, runway, and competitive positioning. From there, we run a comprehensive website audit to nail down priority keywords and map out the pace of link building you’ll need to compete.
We develop a 6-month content roadmap targeting keywords and researching links that drive signups, not just traffic. Our team maps out blog topics that guide your prospects throughout every stage of their buyer journey, from problem-aware to ready-to-purchase. We also identify high-authority sites in your space for strategic backlink opportunities.
Our team of niche-experienced writers and editors meticulously creates well-researched content assets tuned for conversions. We take care of everything from metadata and internal linking to clean formatting and storytelling that captivates readers and keeps them coming back.
And of course, given the evolving nature of information discovery today, every piece we produce is now optimized for both search engines and generative AI mentions/citations.
We secure contextually relevant backlinks from vetted, high-authority sites. That includes guest posts and/or niche edits placed in content already ranking, so your visibility compounds faster. For startups, this means traction you can trust and authority that grows sustainably, gradually putting you ahead of competitors.
Our estimated turnaround for content and links is 4 weeks from payment. For larger campaigns or specialized work, we’ll provide custom timelines upfront. Either way, you’ll know exactly when to expect results, with updates every step of the way.
5 backlinks or blogs
10 backlinks or blogs
25 backlinks or blogs
I’ve worked with Spacebar for years now on various businesses ranging from smaller one off local shops to larger multi-location scenarios across Canada. It’s so difficult to find A-players today that truly know what they’re doing, and Chris and Amanda have consistently delivered. Attached my first invoice from back in July 2022 and I’m still here working with Spacebar today. KeepitReal
Saw amazing results while working with Chris and Amanda. More specifically, our website saw a 1500x increase in organic traffic. Highly recommend Spacebar Collective and I’m looking forward to working again with them in the future.
I connected with Amanda because I was in need of some brand consulting and design help for my new tile and flooring business. Amanda was incredibly professional, wonderful to communicate with, and I could not be happier with the work that Spacebar Collective did for me! Spacebar Collective definitely has my business from here on out and I am excited to continue working with Amanda and her team in streamlining my website with effective content and strong local SEO. Thank you Spacebar Collective for making this process so personable and fun! -Brayden
I have had the pleasure of working with Chris and Amanda at Spacebar for a few years now, and I have been so impressed with everything they’ve done. Incredible results and incredible people.
Chris and Spacebar Collective have been a tremendous unlock for our business. We’ve 5x’ed our organic traffic in under 5 months working with Spacebar Collective. Chris is an out-of-the-box thinker and remarkably creative when it comes to getting great placements with real and relevant brands…
I worked with Chris and Amanda on multiple SEO projects this year in which they were instrumental to our success. They led the strategy and execution behind our site content refresh, refreshing and re-optimizing over 150 landing pages and blogs for the site. This work directly led to a 30% increase in site traffic in just a few months’ time. They also helped test and implement an AI-assisted content workflow for our content team, offering expert advice on prompts and processes to ensure the content was fully optimized and was of the highest quality. I would absolutely hire and work with Chris and Amanda again given the opportunity!
I was in need of some brand consulting & a bit of a redesign/facelift for my small business, Amanda & her team were exceptionally personable and communicative through the entire process. They’ve set me up for immediate and long term success and helped me add life to my overall business identity! I’ll definitely be back for future branding!!
Great team, best service!
Get a technical audit report to identify and solve hidden bottlenecks that may be affecting your SEO performance. Our audits are thorough and have the potential to significantly improve your rankings.
Startups don’t have the luxury of long, slow SEO campaigns. That’s why SEO for startups service prioritizes speed-to-value: quick wins that unlock visibility now, paired with high-velocity content and backlinks that compound over time.
Put simply, we focus your limited budget on the activities that generate traction and ROI, so you can punch above your weight class and maximize every dollar of your runway.
Absolutely. Every established site today was once new. Fresh sites actually have a hidden advantage: you’re not weighed down by legacy issues like outdated content or technical debt. Our SEO for startups service is specifically designed for this scenario.
You’ll start seeing incremental traffic and ranking improvements within 3-6 months, but significant SEO impact typically kicks in around month 6-12.
While some agencies may promise overnight miracles, we’re honest about timelines because sustainable growth consistently outperforms temporary spikes. Plus, we track everything back to your key performance indicators, not just search rankings.
No one can “guarantee” rankings; not ethically, and not realistically. Search performance depends on evolving algorithms, shifting markets, and your (vs your competitor’s) SEO investment.
What we can guarantee is a strategic, transparent partnership that builds your authority and actively secures your category leadership within established guidelines.
We track all metrics that matter for startup visibility. That includes organic traffic, which converts into signups or demos, keyword rankings for high-intent searches, backlink profile over time, and (uniquely) citations in AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Perplexity.
We then tie everything back to your conversion goals. Success for us means turning search visibility into revenue and growth metrics that matter to your investors and team.
Pivots happen. It’s part of startup life. Our SEO strategy adapts with you. If you shift target markets, adjust your product offering, or rebrand, we pivot our content and backlink strategy accordingly.
That’s why we work as an extension of your team rather than a rigid external vendor. Your success is our success, regardless of the direction it takes.
