Outrank Your Competition in Charleston
SEO Company in Charleston, SC
Rank at the top of search engines like Google and AI platforms like ChatGPT and Gemini with Red Drum’s 10+ years of SEO experience helping Charleston businesses.
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Your Dedicated SEO Expert in Charleston
Hey, I’m Jake, CEO of Red Drum SEO in Charleston, SC. With over 10 years of experience implementing effective SEO campaigns for businesses in Charleston and beyond, you could say I know a thing or two about SEO! My approach focuses on delivering real and measurable results by optimizing your website for organic search and AI using proven strategies to outperform competitors.
From local businesses to e-commerce websites, Red Drum SEO is ready to create a research-backed, goal-focused SEO strategy for your business.















Search Engine Optimization Strategies We Execute
Our Charleston SEO Services
Local SEO
Google profile & maps optimization, review generation, local citations, and more will help your website rank in your target market
Technical SEO
Indexing, duplicate content, broken pages and redirects, page speed, and URL structures help improve your website's health and performance
On-Page
Keyword targeting, header tags, meta info, linking, website hierarchy & more are essential to ranking your website
AI SEO
AI is evolving rapidly. Working with a dedicated AI SEO specialist is critical for your brand's visibility & success online
Off-Page
Backlinks, guest posting, and social signals help pass seo value and authority to your website, helping you outrank competition
E-commerce SEO
Category and product page optimization, user experience, images, reviews and much more goes into ranking an e-commerce site
Our Success Delivering Organic Growth for Clients
SEO Case Studies
Dive into More Client Case Studies...
Roofing Contractor
Local Business
Learn how Red Drum SEO helped scale a roofing business from the ground up using SEO, Google Ads, Content & More.
Ecommerce Pet Brand
Ecommerce/Shopify
Search Engine Optimization
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Should I Use SEO in Charleston?
SEO is one of the best longterm digital marketing strategies for your business. It allows your website to work for you 24/7 and drive organic traffic, leads, and sales, ultimately increasing revenue. By adhering to Google’s SEO guidelines and algorithm updates, writing consistent and quality content, and implementing SEO best practices and strategies on an ongoing basis, your website can become one of your business’ most valuable assets.
How long does SEO take?
SEO generally takes 3-6 months to really start seeing results, but this timeframe can be much shorter. For example, if you are a brand new business in a competitive industry, SEO will generally take longer than an established brand and website. Every website is going to be different. The best option for answering this question is to request a Free SEO Audit so that we can analyze your specific website and create realistic expectations.
Do You Offer AI SEO Services in Charleston?
We sure do. At Red Drum SEO, we are keeping up with the latest AI trends and strategies to ensure our clients are being found beyond Google’s search results.
How Much Does SEO Cost?
At its core, SEO is a free service any marketer or business owner can utilize. However, in order to see real results there is typically a monthly management fee that covers things like ongoing optimization and content creation. My plans start at $750/month and go up from there. Pricing depends on your industry’s difficulty, the amount of work needed each month, content and many more factors. Reach out for a free consultation to get started.
The Path to Making Your Website Rank
Essential Steps to Rank Your Website in Charleston, SC
1. SEO Audit
The first step to improving your SEO in Charleston is to request a website audit. This allows us to identify where your website needs improvement, the type of keywords to rank for, technical issues limiting your website’s potential and much more. We perform manual audits analyzing your website’s code and run your site through industry standard tools like Semrush and Screaming Frog.
2. Keyword & Competitor Research
SEO Research is essential for achieving impactful results. By knowing the right keywords to target and optimize for you can start seeing meaningful results quickly. The initial research phase is one of the most important steps in the SEO process and guides the strategy moving forward.
3. Setup Baseline Reporting & Analytics
As the client, you should know how your SEO strategy is performing. Setting up keyword and event tracking via Google Analytics, Search Console, Tag Manager & others are important for understanding your website’s performance and progress.
4. SEO Road Map
One of the great benefits of working with Red Drum SEO is our systematic approach. This means we have proven methods to get you ranking and on the right track from the start. From day 1 of working with Red Drum we have actionable items to help you rank. This is all broken down in our custom seo road maps, prioritizing the most important SEO items first to help you achieve timely results.
5. Implementation
Research and ideation is nothing without implementation. Within the first week of working with Red Drum, SEO improvements are made. You can learn more about what is involved in ongoing seo above.
6. Client Communicaton
Businesses are constantly evolving which is why we regularly communicate with all of our clients.
From Local Businesses to E-Commerce Brands
Businesses Working with Red Drum SEO
Local Contractors
- Roofing
- Landscaping
- Concrete Contractors
- Basement Remodeling
- Basement Waterproofing
- Tree Removal
- Pest Control
Health & Wellness
- Weight Loss Clinics
- Functional Medicine
- Med Spas
- Massage & Wellness Spas
- Doctor Offices
- Dentists
- Chiropractors
E-Commerce Stores
- Furniture
- Outdoors
- Pets
- Music & Drums
- Apparel


