I'm Bree Sharp. I'm a freelance SEO consultant based in Olive Hill, Kentucky. I work with small service businesses that are tired of being invisible online—the plumbers, lawyers, cleaners, HVAC companies, and healthcare practices that do excellent work but struggle to get found.
Most small business owners don't have time to learn SEO. Most don't want to. What they want is simple: when a customer searches for what they do, they want to be there. They want qualified leads showing up as phone calls, not guessing whether their website is "good enough."
That's the visibility gap I fix. It's not about vanity rankings. It's about showing up for the right people at the right moment.
Not sure where your site stands?
A $500 SEO Health Check gives you a clear, prioritised action plan in 30–45 minutes. No jargon. No contracts.
What I Do (and How I Think About It)
SEO isn't one thing. It's four things that work together:
SEO Health Checks
Every business should know the state of their foundation. A Health Check is a 30-45 minute audit that covers your technical setup, content gaps, and how you stack against local competitors. You get a clear, prioritized action plan—not a 50-page report full of jargon. Most businesses discover 3-5 high-impact opportunities they never knew existed.
Local SEO
If you're a service business, local SEO is your bread and butter. This means showing up in Google Maps, local search results, and the knowledge panel for your area. I help businesses like plumbers and cleaners get more local customers by fixing their Google Business Profile, building local authority, and optimizing for the searches people in their service area are actually making.
Content Strategy
The right blog post attracts the right customer. But most small business blogs are invisible because they're written for Google, not people. I help you write blog posts that rank and convert. Strategy first, writing second. This means understanding what questions your customers are asking and answering them better than anyone else.
Technical SEO
Technical SEO is the foundation. It's the difference between Google seeing your site clearly and getting confused. Things like page speed, mobile responsiveness, how your site is structured, and how Google understands what you do all matter more than most business owners realize.
Why I Work as a Freelancer (and Why That's Better for You)
I used to work at agencies. I saw the system from the inside, and I saw the problems.
Agencies are great at scale. But they're not great at personal attention. Here are the three structural problems:
No Direct Access
You don't talk to the person doing your SEO. You talk to an account manager. The account manager talks to the SEO person. By the time your question gets answered, you've waited a week. By the time a decision gets made, you've lost momentum.
Templated Strategy
Agencies need repeatable processes. That means most clients get the same playbook with different names plugged in. Your law firm and your HVAC competitor get the same content pillars, the same checklist, the same timeline. That's efficient for the agency. It's mediocre for you.
Overhead Costs
Every dollar you pay an agency includes rent, salaries for five people who never touch your project, benefits, and profit margin. That overhead is 30-40% of what you're paying. As a freelancer, I don't have that. You get the work done for less, and I actually have time to think about your business.
Working directly with a freelancer means you get me—the person thinking about your problem. You get answers in hours, not days. Your strategy is built for your specific business, not a template. And you pay for work, not overhead.
See How I Think Before You Hire Me
Don't just take my word for it. Read the work I've already done publicly. This is how I think about SEO for small businesses:
- How to Measure SEO ROI for Small Businesses — Most businesses can't tell if their SEO is working. This is how to build a framework that actually measures what matters.
- How to Set Up Google Analytics for Small Businesses — Analytics is useless if it's not set up right. This is the correct way to do it.
- How to Use Google Search Console for Small Businesses — Google Search Console is your direct line to Google. Most businesses never look at it. This is why you should, and how to read it.
- SEO for Lawyers: How to Get More Clients Without Paying for Ads — A deep dive into the specific world of legal SEO for small firms. If you practice law, this is for you.
Who I Work With
I'm not a generalist. I work with small service businesses specifically. Here's what that means:
- Size: 1-20 employees. Big enough to need professional help, small enough that we can move fast.
- Geography: Based in Olive Hill, Kentucky and in Morehead every week — serving Eastern Kentucky, statewide, and nationwide. Local SEO principles work everywhere.
- Industries: Plumbing, legal, healthcare, HVAC, cleaning, and professional services. Basically, any business where your customer searches for you before calling.
If you're selling SaaS or physical products, you probably need a different kind of SEO expert. If you're a solo practitioner or a 5,000-person corporation, we might not be the right fit. But if you're a 10-person plumbing company in Louisville that needs more phone calls from local customers, let's talk.
What You Can Expect
When we work together, here's what's different:
- Direct communication: You get my email. You get a Slack channel if we're doing ongoing work. No account managers, no waiting.
- No long-term contracts: Month-to-month retainers. If the work isn't delivering, you're free to go. If it is, you'll want to stay.
- Transparent pricing: You know what you're paying for and why. No surprise invoices. No hidden fees.
- Honest assessment: If your SEO isn't fixable, I'll tell you. If we need to build before we see results, I'll explain why. If the work isn't working after six months, I'll tell you why and what to change.
- Measurable results: We set goals before we start. I show you how to measure what matters—leads, calls, revenue—not just rankings.
How to Start
The easiest way is to get your SEO Health Check. It's a fixed-price audit that takes 30-45 minutes and gives you a clear picture of where you stand and what to fix first. No obligation. No sales pitch. Just honest assessment.
Or skip the check and reach out directly. Tell me what you're working on. If we're a good fit, we can talk about next steps.
FAQ
How is freelance SEO different from agency SEO?
Direct access, custom strategy, and no overhead. You talk to the person doing your SEO, not an account manager. Your strategy is built for your specific business, not a template. And you're not paying for rent and salaries for people who never touch your project.
How much does freelance SEO cost?
An SEO Health Check is a one-time engagement at a fixed rate. Ongoing SEO retainers typically range from $1,500-$4,000/month depending on scope and complexity. Every project is priced transparently with no surprises.
How long does SEO take to work?
Most businesses see ranking improvements within 3-6 months if the foundation is solid. Traffic improvements usually follow 1-2 months after that. The timeline depends on your current position, how much competition you're up against, and how quickly we can fix technical issues.
What if my last SEO person didn't deliver?
I start every project with a full audit to see what was done—good, bad, or harmful. Many bad SEO practices are reversible. An honest assessment upfront means no surprises and a clear action plan to move forward.
Do I need to be in Kentucky to work with you?
No. I work with service businesses across the United States. Local SEO principles apply everywhere. Whether you're in Olive Hill or Orlando, the fundamentals are the same.
Can I see examples of your work?
Yes. Read the articles I've published: how to measure SEO ROI, how to set up Google Analytics, how to use Google Search Console, and SEO for lawyers. This is how I think about your business.