Core settings and plugin setup
Reading, Permalinks, and your SEO plugin configured so titles, canonicals, and sitemaps come from one source.
The Problem
Your WordPress Site Has an SEO Plugin but Still Won't Rank
It shows up months after launch or a redesign, when traffic slides while the SEO plugin shows a green light on every post.
Plugins
Two SEO plugins print duplicate titles and meta tags.
Plugins
We keep one plugin, migrate its settings, and remove the other cleanly.
Themes
A theme switch drops headings and schema from templates.
Themes
We write headings, breadcrumbs, and schema into the theme templates themselves.
Archives
Tag and attachment pages crowd out your service pages.
Archives
Thin archives get noindexed or redirected, so crawling goes to pages that sell.
Permalinks
Changed URLs send old backlinks to 404 pages.
Permalinks
Every changed URL gets a 301 redirect, tested before and after launch.
You open Search Console and find hundreds of tag pages and every image attachment page indexed, while your service pages sit on page three. Two SEO plugins print duplicate meta tags. The new theme moved your H1 into a slider, and last year's permalink change sent old backlinks to 404 pages. A staging copy sits open to Google, and the green dot in the editor still says everything is fine.
We start inside WordPress itself: one SEO plugin configured properly, templates that print clean headings and schema, and core settings checked. Archive and attachment pages that add nothing get noindexed or redirected, and changed URLs get 301s. Then the work moves to the pages that earn money: services, posts, and products rewritten around real searches. Fixes ship in your theme or a small plugin through staging, not as a PDF for someone else to apply.
One SEO plugin, set up once
Yoast SEO or Rank Math configured properly, with duplicate plugins removed and their settings migrated.
Templates that print clean markup
Headings, breadcrumbs, and schema written into the theme, so a redesign doesn't quietly erase them.
Thin archive pages cleaned up
Tag, author, date, and attachment pages noindexed or redirected when they add nothing for searchers.
Our WordPress SEO Process
From Plugin Audit to Steady Rankings in Five Clear Steps
You see what we found in your WordPress install, approve each change on staging, and get a monthly report showing what shipped and what moved.
We crawl the site, read Search Console, and check your theme, plugins, and core settings such as Reading and Permalinks. You get a short list of what blocks rankings, with the hours each fix takes.
What's Included
What You Get With SEO Services for WordPress
Every plan covers the technical setup WordPress needs, the pages that bring in buyers, and a report that shows the work, all done inside your own install.
Compare Options
DeveloperLook vs an SEO Plugin Alone vs a Generic Agency
An SEO plugin alone works for a small blog with a careful owner, and a generic agency covers wide marketing needs. On a WordPress site, this is where each falls short.
| Feature | DeveloperLookBest fit | Plugin alone | Generic agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keyword and page plan | Mapped to your pages and posts | Focus keyword per post only | Keyword list, often a spreadsheet |
| Theme template fixes | Done in your theme code | Usually passed to your developer | |
| Plugin conflicts and bloat | Removed, settings migrated | Can add to the problem | Rarely checked |
| Archive and attachment pages | Noindexed or redirected by rule | Toggles exist, you choose | Often missed |
| Speed on key templates | Caching, images, and scripts tuned | Not covered | Plugin recommendations only |
| Content and links | Monthly rewrites, posts, and outreach | You write everything | Included, depth varies |
| Monthly cost | From $900 per month | Free or a small yearly fee | Retainer, scope varies |
| Ownership and access | Everything stays in your accounts | Sometimes held by the agency |
DeveloperLook
Plugin alone
- Keyword and page plan
- DeveloperLook: Mapped to your pages and postsPlugin alone: Focus keyword per post only
- Theme template fixes
- DeveloperLook: Done in your theme codePlugin alone:
- Plugin conflicts and bloat
- DeveloperLook: Removed, settings migratedPlugin alone: Can add to the problem
- Archive and attachment pages
- DeveloperLook: Noindexed or redirected by rulePlugin alone: Toggles exist, you choose
- Speed on key templates
- DeveloperLook: Caching, images, and scripts tunedPlugin alone: Not covered
- Content and links
- DeveloperLook: Monthly rewrites, posts, and outreachPlugin alone: You write everything
- Monthly cost
- DeveloperLook: From $900 per monthPlugin alone: Free or a small yearly fee
- Ownership and access
- DeveloperLook: Everything stays in your accountsPlugin alone:
Projects We've Built
Content Websites We Have Designed and Built
Content-heavy websites we designed and built. Our SEO programs start from page structures like these, though each of these was a build, not an SEO engagement.
Deus News and Magazine Website Design and Development
- News & Media
- Website
Armada AG Fiduciary and Consulting Services Website
- Finance
- Business
- Website
Archies Architecture Firm Website Design
- Architecture & Interior
- Website
El Marena Travel Adventures Tour Booking Website
- Travel
- Website
What Our Clients Say
What Clients Say After Launch
Feedback from teams we have built websites, apps, and platforms for.
We had a pretty specific idea of what we wanted our website to become, but I wasn’t sure how easily we could explain all of it to a development team. There were quite a few moving parts, and we were working toward a deadline, so I expected a few things to get lost along the way. That never really happened. They understood what we were trying to achieve, kept us updated throughout the process, and got everything ready within the agreed timeline. The final site feels much easier to navigate, works beautifully on mobile, and is noticeably smoother for our customers. It was a huge relief seeing the original idea actually turn into the website we had in mind.
The mobile experience is probably my favourite part of the new site. We had spent a lot of time making sure the desktop version looked right, and the team kept pushing us to think about how everything would actually feel on a phone too. They were right. The navigation is clean, the interactions feel natural, and everything we’ve tested so far works exactly as it should. They also went through the links, forms, integrations, and other details more than once before launch, which I really appreciated. And even after going live, we could still reach out when something came up. The whole process felt friendly, organised, and surprisingly straightforward.
What I appreciate most is that the website is actually easy for us to manage now. We can update content ourselves instead of sending a developer a message every time we need to change something small. They also paid attention to the technical SEO side, which mattered to us because we didn’t want a new website to create problems for the traffic we already had. I’ve probably asked more questions than I should have since launch, but every question has been handled patiently and without any fuss. The team is easy to work with, they explain things clearly, and when we need something changed, they focus on getting it done rather than making the process complicated.
1,250+
Projects shipped
10+
Years of experience
Top 3%
Upwork Top Rated Plus
5 stars
Average review score
1,250+
Projects shipped
10+
Years of experience
Top 3%
Upwork Top Rated Plus
5 stars
Average review score
Want results like these?
Tell us what you are building. You get a reply within 24 hours on business days, then a written estimate.
Work Culture
Why WordPress Site Owners Trust Us With SEO
Our WordPress SEO services treat your install like production code. These habits keep rankings safe while we change templates, plugins, and URLs on a live site.
Every change goes through staging
We test plugin and template changes on a staging copy before they touch the live site. A bad update costs us an hour, not your rankings for a month.
Fewer plugins, not more
We solve problems in the theme or one small plugin before installing another. Each plugin you skip is one less update that can break the site or slow a page.
A change log you can read
Every month lists the exact pages, settings, and redirects we touched, with dates. If traffic moves, you can see what caused it instead of guessing.
Straight answers on plugins
If your current SEO plugin is set up well, we keep it and say so. We won't recommend a plugin switch you don't need just to fill an invoice.
Your site, your accounts
Search Console, GA4, hosting, and the WordPress admin stay in your name. If you stop working with us, every fix and report stays with you.
Notes your next developer can follow
Template and plugin changes come with short notes in the repository or a shared doc. Whoever touches the theme next knows why each change is there.
Overview
Who provides WordPress SEO services for business sites and stores?
DeveloperLook provides WordPress SEO services for business sites, blogs, and WooCommerce stores. Each month we fix theme and plugin issues, speed up key templates, rewrite pages around real searches, and earn relevant links. Plans start at $900 per month, first fixes ship in 3 to 5 weeks, and every change is tested on staging first.
DEVELOPERLOOK
Project facts · WordPress SEO Services
- Service
- WordPress SEO Services (technical fixes, content, links, and reporting)
- Typical timeline
- First fixes in 3 to 5 weeks, results over 4 to 6 months
- Platforms
- WordPress, WooCommerce, and block or classic themes
- Built with
- Yoast SEO or Rank Math, Search Console, GA4, Semrush, PageSpeed Insights
- Experience
- 10+ years of development experience and 1,250+ shipped projects
- Post-launch support
- Monthly report with change log in every plan
- Communication
- Calls in US, UK, and AU business hours
- Starting price
- From $900 USD per month
Reviewed 28 Oct 2026 by Saimul Islam
Good fit
Service businesses on WordPress
Your service pages sit on page two while old blog posts rank, and you need SEO for WordPress that points traffic at the pages that bring leads.
Publishers and content-heavy blogs
You publish several posts a week, and tag, author, and date archives now outnumber your real articles in Google's index.
WooCommerce stores on WordPress
Your WooCommerce category and product pages compete with filter URLs and duplicate variations, and the store theme loads slowly on phones.
Sites after a redesign or theme switch
You switched themes or rebuilt the site, and organic clicks dropped because headings, schema, and old URLs didn't survive the move.
Agencies needing a WordPress SEO expert
Your agency builds WordPress sites but needs a WordPress SEO expert to handle the technical setup and monthly work under your brand.
Not a fit
Budget under $900 a month
If your budget is under $900 a month, a one-time plan fits better. Our SEO Consultant service gives you a ranked plan your own team can ship.
Speed is the only problem
Your rankings are fine and only page speed needs work. Our WordPress Speed Optimization Service is a one-time project built for exactly that.
New site needed first
Your site needs a full rebuild, not SEO on top of it. Start with our WordPress Development Services, and we'll plan SEO into the build.
Rankings promised by a date
You want a first-page ranking promised by a set date. Google's own guidance says no one can promise a top ranking, so we won't either.
Not sure we're the right fit?
Book a free call or message us. We'll tell you honestly whether we're the right team.
Pricing
Transparent Starting Prices for WordPress SEO Services
These are monthly starting points in USD. Your plan depends on how many templates need work and how much content you want, and you get a fixed proposal after a free WordPress review.
For Agencies
A WordPress SEO Agency Working Behind Your Brand
You own the client relationship. We supply the SEO work behind it: audits, plugin and template fixes, content, and monthly reports in your branding. Your clients see your name on every deliverable, and we join calls only when you ask.
How the partnership works
White label: your client only ever sees your brand
Your clientSees only your brand
You, the agencyOwn the relationship
DeveloperLookBehind your brand
Share the brief
Send the site, access, and goals, and we return a review within a week.
- Client needs
- You share the details
- Details received
We propose and staff
You get a fixed monthly scope and price to mark up for your client.
- Scope and plan
- Proposal to resell
- Your quoteYOUR LOGO
Deliver under your brand
We ship fixes and reports monthly, and you present them as your own work.
- Done by our team
- Your brand on it
- Handed to your clientDone
- Your client
- You, the agency
- DeveloperLook
Share the brief
Send the site, access, and goals, and we return a review within a week.
- Client needs
- You share the details
- Details received
We propose and staff
You get a fixed monthly scope and price to mark up for your client.
- Scope and plan
- Proposal to resell
- Your quoteYOUR LOGO
Deliver under your brand
We ship fixes and reports monthly, and you present them as your own work.
- Done by our team
- Your brand on it
- Handed to your clientDone
Partner with DeveloperLookDelivered under your brand
The Right Technology for Your Project
Technology Stack
We work inside the tools your WordPress site already runs on, and we add a new tool only when it removes a real problem.
WordPress
WooCommerce
PHP
MySQL- Yoast SEO
Google Search Console
Google Analytics (GA4)
Google Tag Manager
Semrush- Bing Webmaster Tools
PageSpeed Insights
Lighthouse
Chrome DevTools- Query Monitor
WP Engine
Cloudflare
AWS
DigitalOcean
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Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers on cost, timelines, plugins, themes, and how WordPress compares with other platforms for search.
Saimul IslamFounder & CEO, DeveloperLookStill have questions?
Send a message or book a call with the team.
Our WordPress SEO services start at $900 per month. Site Essentials covers setup, archive cleanup, template and speed fixes, and 2 rewrites a month. Content Growth ($1,550) adds 4 pieces a month, schema, and outreach. Search Authority ($2,250) adds 8 pieces, WooCommerce templates, and quarterly digital PR. You get a fixed proposal after the free WordPress review.
First fixes usually ship in 3 to 5 weeks, and ranking gains build over 4 to 6 months. Google's SEO starter guide says changes can take hours to several months to show. Technical fixes, such as restored redirects, often show first; content and links take longer because Google must recrawl each page.
It means making a WordPress site easy for search engines to crawl, index, and rank. The work covers core settings, the theme's HTML, your SEO plugin, site speed, and the content itself. SEO optimization on WordPress also means watching what plugins and themes add, because each one can change titles, schema, and URLs.
Because a plugin only controls the settings you give it. It can't fix a theme that hides your H1, rewrite thin service pages, or earn links. A WordPress SEO company also catches conflicts the plugin can't see, such as a second plugin printing duplicate tags.
Mostly yes: WordPress core gives you readable permalinks on most hosts, canonical tags on posts and pages, and XML sitemaps since version 5.5. What it doesn't do is write meta descriptions, add rich schema, or keep thin archives out of the index. Since WordPress 6.4, new sites redirect attachment pages by default, but many older sites still have them live.
Yes, WordPress is good for SEO when the theme, hosting, and plugins are kept in check. You control every URL, template, and line of HTML, which hosted builders limit. The flip side is upkeep: slow hosting, heavy page builders, and outdated plugins can cancel out that control.
WordPress gets called the best platform for SEO because it gives you full control and a large ecosystem of SEO tools. You can change permalinks, add schema in the theme, and choose your host. Still, a well-kept site on any platform beats a neglected WordPress site, because the work decides rankings.
Neither wins outright: WordPress gives more control over URLs and templates, while Shopify handles hosting and speed basics for you. Shopify keeps fixed URL paths such as /products/ and /collections/, and WordPress lets you set your own. For a content-led business, WordPress usually fits better; for a product catalog, our Shopify SEO Services page is worth comparing.
Yes, a theme change can affect SEO, because the theme controls headings, schema, internal links, and page speed. Your SEO plugin's titles usually survive, but anything the old theme added itself can disappear. Before a switch, we crawl both versions on staging, compare headings and structured data, and fix the gaps.
Usually yes, but only one. WordPress core covers sitemaps and canonical tags, while a plugin such as Yoast SEO or Rank Math adds meta descriptions, schema settings, and archive controls. Running two at once prints duplicate tags. A WordPress SEO consultant can set the plugin up once for your team, and Site Essentials includes that setup.
Saimul IslamFounder & CEO, DeveloperLookStill have questions?
Send a message or book a call with the team.
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