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SEO consulting for owners and teams who want a clear plan

Sometimes you don't need an agency, you need someone who has done it before to tell you what matters. I review your site, data and plans, and give you a prioritized roadmap your team can carry out.

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Delivered by Nouman Sabir, AI search & SEO specialist
44 client reviews · Updated October 2026

Consultant explaining an SEO strategy in a meeting with a laptop open on the table
client reviews on Upwork and Fiverr
44client reviews on Upwork and Fiverr
Job Success on Upwork
100%Job Success on Upwork
hands-on SEO across 100+ sites
5+ yrshands-on SEO across 100+ sites

Who this is for

  • In-house marketers who want a second opinion or a strategy check
  • Founders deciding whether to hire an agency, freelancer or in-house SEO
  • Teams that need a roadmap their own writers and developers can follow

Not a fit if you want the work done for you. My other services cover hands-on delivery.

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What's included

Strategy session

A focused call on your goals, competitors and the fastest path to more leads.

Site and data review

Search Console, analytics and your site reviewed before we talk, so the call is specific.

Prioritized roadmap

A written plan of what to do first, second and later, with effort and impact.

AI search plan

Where you stand in ChatGPT, Gemini and AI Overviews, and what to change.

Content and page briefs

Briefs your writers can use for the pages that matter most.

Ongoing advisory

Optional monthly calls to review progress, answer questions and adjust the plan.

How it works

  1. 1Before the call

    Intake

    A short questionnaire and access to Search Console and analytics.

  2. 22 to 5 days

    Review

    I study your site, data and competitors.

  3. 360 to 90 minutes

    Session

    A working call to walk through findings and agree priorities.

  4. 4Within a week

    Roadmap

    A written roadmap and briefs, with optional follow-up calls.

When to hire an SEO consultant instead of an agency

Consulting is usually the better choice when:

  • You have writers or developers but no SEO strategy
  • You want a second opinion on an agency's plan or results
  • Traffic dropped and you need a diagnosis before spending more
  • You're planning a redesign, new market or AI search strategy

Who you'll work with

You work with me directly, not an account manager. I've done hands-on SEO for 5+ years across 100+ websites, hold Top Rated status with 100% Job Success on Upwork and have 44 client reviews across Upwork and Fiverr. More about my background is on the About page.

How much does SEO Consulting cost?

Consulting can be a single strategy session with a written roadmap, or a monthly advisory retainer. Both are quoted on the free 30-minute call, which itself often answers the first few questions.

Results from real clients

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SEO Consulting questions

What does an SEO consultant do?

An SEO consultant reviews your site, data and competitors, finds what's holding you back and gives you a prioritized plan. Some, like me, also do the hands-on work if you want it.

How much does an SEO consultant cost?

Freelance SEO consultants commonly charge $75 to $200 an hour, or a fixed fee for a strategy session and roadmap. I quote a fixed price so there are no surprise hours.

Is a one-time SEO consultation worth it?

Yes, if you have people to carry out the plan. A clear roadmap prevents months of work on the wrong things.

Can you review our current agency's work?

Yes. I review their strategy, reports and results against your goals, and tell you plainly what's working and what isn't.

Do you offer SEO training for our team?

Yes. Advisory calls can include coaching on content briefs, on-page SEO, Search Console and AI search basics.

Free SEO second opinion

Not sure what to fix first?

Send me your website and your biggest SEO question. I'll take a look and reply with my honest take and the first three things I'd do.

  • Reviewed personally, not by a tool
  • Reply within 1 to 2 business days
  • No obligation

No spam. Your details go only to me, never to a list.

Guides on this topic

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How to choose an SEO company: questions, red flags and a scorecard

The questions to ask, the red flags and a scorecard to compare providers.5 min read

Is SEO worth it for a small business?

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