Question 1

How long does it take to rank on Google?

Accepted Answer

Most clients see measurable movement in Google Maps within 60–90 days. Organic search rankings typically take 3–6 months to show meaningful gains. Local SEO is a compounding strategy, the longer you're at it, the harder your position is to displace. Businesses in competitive markets like plumbing or HVAC in Cincinnati may take longer; less competitive niches move faster.

Question 2

What is local SEO and why does my business need it?

Accepted Answer

Local SEO is the process of optimizing your online presence so you show up when nearby customers search for your services. This includes ranking in the Google Maps 3-Pack, local organic results, and voice search. If you serve customers in a specific city or region and you're not visible in local search, you're handing leads to your competitors every single day.

Question 3

What's the difference between Google Maps ranking and regular SEO?

Accepted Answer

Google Maps (the local 3-Pack) is driven by your Google Business Profile, proximity, relevance, and reputation signals like reviews and citations. Regular organic SEO is about your website's content, authority, and technical quality. The strongest local strategies work both simultaneously. I focus on both, not just one.

Question 4

How do I know if my SEO is actually working?

Accepted Answer

You'll know through rankings, traffic, and leads, not vanity metrics. I track keyword positions for your target cities, Google Business Profile impressions and calls, website traffic from organic search, and lead volume over time. You get plain-English reports showing exactly what's moving and what's next.

Question 5

Do you guarantee first-page rankings?

Accepted Answer

No reputable SEO agency guarantees specific rankings, Google's algorithm is not something anyone controls. What I do guarantee is transparent work, proven methodology, and honest reporting. Most of my clients reach the first page or Maps 3-Pack for their priority keywords within 3–6 months, but results depend on competition, budget, and starting point.

Question 6

What cities do you serve for local SEO?

Accepted Answer

I specialize in the Greater Cincinnati area, covering 66 cities across the Cincinnati and Dayton metros, including Mason, West Chester, Loveland, Hyde Park, Blue Ash, Fairfield, Middletown, and dozens more. I also work with clients across Ohio and remotely for non-geographic services.

Question 7

How much does a website cost?

Accepted Answer

Every project is quoted individually after a discovery call. Most websites start around $3,500+. Smaller projects like simple landing pages may come in below that. Larger builds, e-commerce, custom platforms, multi-location sites, are scoped separately with no ceiling. The best way to get an accurate number is a 20-minute call where I can understand your actual needs.

Question 8

How long does it take to build a website?

Accepted Answer

Most business websites are completed in 4–8 weeks from kickoff. Simple sites can be done in 2–3 weeks. Complex projects with custom features or large content volumes may take 8–12 weeks. I give you a clear timeline up front and stick to it.

Question 9

Will my website rank on Google?

Accepted Answer

Every website I build includes a solid technical SEO foundation: proper heading structure, fast load times, mobile-first design, clean URLs, canonical tags, meta tags, and schema markup. That's the floor, not a ceiling. If you also want an active SEO campaign to build rankings over time, that's a separate service I offer.

Question 10

Do I own my website when it's done?

Accepted Answer

Yes, 100%. You own the code, the domain, the hosting account. I don't hold your site hostage behind a proprietary platform. I build on tools that give you full ownership and the ability to work with any developer in the future.

Question 11

Can I update the site myself?

Accepted Answer

Yes. I build sites with content management in mind so you can update text, images, and basic pages without any coding knowledge. I provide training and documentation. For more complex updates, ongoing support is available.

Question 12

What is an AI agent and how can it help my business?

Accepted Answer

An AI agent is software that handles tasks autonomously, answering customer questions 24/7, qualifying leads, booking appointments, drafting responses, routing inquiries, or automating repetitive workflows. For most small businesses, the biggest wins come from never missing a lead after hours and cutting the time staff spends on repetitive communication.

Question 13

How much do AI agents cost?

Accepted Answer

Starter AI agents begin at $99/month for basic chatbots handling lead capture and FAQ responses. Specialized agents with CRM integration, custom workflows, or complex logic start at $499/month. Enterprise-scale builds are scoped individually. The right fit depends entirely on what you need automated.

Question 14

What is a voice agent?

Accepted Answer

A voice agent is an AI that answers your business phone calls, qualifying leads, booking appointments, answering common questions, and routing urgent calls. It operates 24/7, sounds natural, and never puts a customer on hold. It's not a phone tree, it's a real conversation.

Question 15

What is a RAG agent?

Accepted Answer

RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) agents are AI systems trained on your specific business documents, service manuals, pricing guides, FAQs, contracts, training materials. Instead of generic AI responses, the agent searches your actual data to give accurate, source-cited answers. Useful for customer support, internal staff tools, and knowledge management.

Question 16

What is n8n workflow automation?

Accepted Answer

n8n is an open-source automation platform (similar to Zapier but more powerful). I build custom workflows that connect your CRM, email, forms, scheduling, accounting, and other tools, automating the data entry, follow-ups, and handoffs that currently eat your team's time.

Question 17

Do I need technical knowledge to use AI tools you build?

Accepted Answer

No. I handle all the setup, testing, and deployment. What you get is a finished tool that works. I provide documentation and training, and I'm available for ongoing support if something needs adjusting.

Question 18

Who is Quinn May?

Accepted Answer

I'm the founder of May Marketing SEO, a Cincinnati-based web designer and SEO specialist with 15+ years of experience. I've helped 100+ local businesses rank in Google Maps, build better websites, and grow through AI automation. I work directly with every client, no junior staff, no handoffs.

Question 19

What makes you different from an agency?

Accepted Answer

At most agencies, you pay premium prices and your account gets handed to a junior employee who barely knows your industry. I work directly with every client. You get my personal attention, transparent communication, and strategies built for your specific market, at a fraction of agency cost.

Question 20

How do we get started?

Accepted Answer

Book a free call through the contact page. We'll talk through your business, goals, and challenges. I'll give you honest feedback and a clear plan, no pressure, no sales pitch. If there's a fit, we move forward. If not, you still leave with useful insights.

Question 21

Do you work with businesses outside Cincinnati?

Accepted Answer

Yes. While I specialize in the Greater Cincinnati market, I work with clients across Ohio and remotely for web design, AI automation, and workflow services. If you're outside the area, a quick call will tell us whether I'm the right fit.

Question 22

Do you offer ongoing support after a project is done?

Accepted Answer

Yes. For websites, I offer maintenance and update packages. For SEO, ongoing monthly campaigns are the standard engagement. For AI and automation, I offer monitoring and iteration support. I'm not a build-it-and-disappear agency.

Frequently
asked questions.

How long does it take to rank on Google?

What is local SEO and why does my business need it?

What's the difference between Google Maps ranking and regular SEO?

How do I know if my SEO is actually working?

Do you guarantee first-page rankings?

What cities do you serve for local SEO?

Ask me directly.

Let's grow your business.

Frequentlyasked questions.

How long does it take to rank on Google?

What is local SEO and why does my business need it?

What's the difference between Google Maps ranking and regular SEO?

How do I know if my SEO is actually working?

Do you guarantee first-page rankings?

What cities do you serve for local SEO?

Ask me directly.

Let's grow your business.

Frequently
asked questions.