SEO for Long Sales Cycles, Built Around How B2B Actually Buys

Why B2B SEO Needs a Different Approach

Selling high-value services is not about impulse clicks. Your prospects are researching, comparing, and reading case studies long before they reach out. The firms that show up consistently during that research phase are the ones that win the contract.

I build SEO strategies that reflect how your prospects actually think, optimize your content and structure for long-term trust in organic search and AI tools alike, and turn that visibility into a consistent source of qualified inquiries.

MY Process: Four Stages, One Goal

1

Strategy & Audit

I clarify your business goals, map the funnel, and analyze your site to find the highest ROI opportunities.

2

Optimization & Visibility

I improve technical SEO, on-page structure, and keyword targeting, so you show up in organic search and AI tools, at the right stage for the right buyers.

3

Authority Content

I create and reorganize content to position you as a trusted expert in your field, not just another vendor.

4

From Visits to Inquiries

I guide visitors toward meaningful actions like quote requests, consultations, and downloads through targeted website improvements.

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What’s Included in MY SEO Package

This is a complete SEO and website package built for B2B firms with long sales cycles and high-value projects.

Strategy & Audit

I define your growth goals, assess your content and technical health, and set ROI targets based on your actual project value.

  • Pinpoint what’s blocking your growth
  • Set ROI targets based on your project value
  • Check how your site shows up in AI tools, not just Google
On-Page Optimization & Website Structure

I optimize your site structure, on-page SEO, service pages, and calls to action to attract high-intent traffic from search and AI tools, and fix what’s blocking inquiries.

  • Fix critical SEO and UX issues
  • Attract high-intent traffic from search
Content Strategy & Execution

I build and execute a content roadmap based on your ideal customer, how they research and decide, and how you’re positioned in the market. Includes pruning underperformers, optimizing top pages, and creating content that builds authority.

  • Build trust through valuable, strategic content
  • Guide visitors toward a quote request, not just reading
Inquiry Optimization

I identify what’s stopping visitors from getting in touch and improve your site structure, calls to action, and contact forms to turn passive traffic into real conversations.

  • Turn passive traffic into real conversations
  • Track inquiries across every page and form
My promise

$1,500/month

  • Clear monthly updates, direct access to me, no account manager in between
  • No 12-month lock-in contracts
  • Up to 30 hours of focused expert work each month, without agency overhead
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Not Ready to Commit? Try a Service Page Sprint

3 pages · 2 weeks

Three finished service pages in two weeks, for a fixed price. I plan each page, write it for your buyers, add clear calls to action, and publish it on your site. You’ll see which inquiries those pages bring in.

$500

If you move to a monthly plan within 30 days, the $500 comes off your first month.

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Why Work With Digital Search Hero?

Specialized in high-value B2BI work with industrial manufacturers, construction and engineering firms, and compliance and technical consultancies where trust drives the sale and expertise closes the deal.
No agency bloatYou work directly with me, an experienced strategist who has built and scaled B2B SEO campaigns across multiple industries.
Built for ROIEvery deliverable ties back to inquiries, revenue, and long-term business impact.

What You Get Monthly

Strategy & PrioritiesMonthly planning based on your SEO and inquiry goals
Technical SEO & FixesSite structure, crawl issues, schema, speed improvements
Content Briefs & OptimizationsNew briefs and page updates that support each stage of your buyers’ research
Rankings, AI visibility, and inquiry trackingA clear monthly view of where you rank in Google, how often you show up in AI tools like ChatGPT and AI Overviews, and which of that traffic actually turns into an inquiry.
Website & Inquiry AuditsIdentify weak spots in calls to action, forms, and page experience
Project Tracking WorkspaceShared access so you always know what’s happening
End-of-Month Review CallAlign strategy, ask questions, and get clear on next steps
Ideal for
  • Industrial manufacturers, construction and engineering firms, compliance consultancies, and other technical B2B firms selling high-value projects
  • Companies with long sales cycles who need search visibility and consistent trust-building
  • Teams who want SEO that drives actual business, not just rankings
  • Those tired of bloated retainers with unclear deliverables

case studies

Construction cost consulting

How a Quantity Surveying Firm Started Getting Found on Google

A small firm with a brochure website and very little search traffic. Over one year, I rebuilt its service pages and content around what clients actually search for.

+977%
organic traffic
+1,503%
ranking keywords
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Sonja Marinkovic, founder of Digital Search Hero
About Digital Search Hero

Your Dedicated SEO and Website Partner

Founder of Digital Search Hero and SEO strategist with almost 10 years of experience helping B2B firms turn their websites into reliable sources of qualified inquiries.

I specialize in SEO for long-sales-cycle industries like industrial manufacturing, construction, engineering, and compliance consulting, where trust and expertise drive the buying decision. Think of me as your dedicated SEO and website partner, invested in your growth and not just your rankings.

Want to see how I’d work on your site before you commit? I’ll come to a short call with a plan for one page, yours to keep.

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FAQs

What kind of ROI can I expect?

I’ll define this with you, based on your average lead value and baseline data. Most clients see clear momentum and qualified lead growth between months 3 and 6.

Is this a long-term contract?

No. Minimum commitment is 3 months.

How do you track conversions?

I track form submissions, email captures, call clicks, demo requests, downloads, whatever actions matter to your business. I use GA4 and GTM and provide clear reporting.

Do you offer content creation too?

Yes, everything from content briefs to full content strategy, copywriting, and optimization.

Do you optimize for AI search tools like ChatGPT?

Yes. I structure your content so AI tools can find, understand, and cite it, alongside traditional SEO.