Flexible Fractional SEO Consultant Services

Fractional SEO consulting by Bryan Reynolds
Fractional SEO consulting

Senior SEO leadership, without the full‑time hire

I’m Bryan Reynolds, a fractional SEO consultant with 15+ years in search. I bring strategy and hands-on execution to SaaS companies, finance brands, agencies, and local businesses, on a month-to-month basis with clear pricing and reporting.

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Bryan Reynolds, fractional SEO consultant

What is fractional SEO? Fractional SEO is a part-time engagement with a senior SEO consultant who provides both strategy and execution. You get experienced leadership, prioritized deliverables, and accountability without the salary, benefits, and ramp-up time of a full-time hire.

Results

Recent client outcomes

Client type, goal, what we did, and the measured result. Full write-ups, including work on regulated YMYL sites, are in the case studies.

SaaS · Goal: qualified demos

Turning traffic into demo requests

  • Rebuilt the keyword map around buyer intent
  • Shipped briefs and an internal-link plan for key commercial pages
−40% → +30%average year-over-year lead trend, a 70-point swing from decline to growth
Local jeweler · Goal: more customers from Google

Doubling a local jeweler’s Google traffic

  • Built out service and product pages with conversion-first on-page work
  • Google Business Profile interactions up 57% in four months (158 to 248 per month)
traffic from Google, June 2025 vs June 2026, with active users up 78%
Agency · Goal: white-label support

Audits clients actually understand

  • Prioritized the technical backlog by impact and effort
  • Delivered content briefs and a measurement plan
Fast Turnaround With Action PlansUsually ~2 Weeks Depending on the Issues

Read the YMYL SEO case studies →

Process

What working together looks like

SEO compounds, but it should never be mysterious. This is the typical timeline, so you always know what happens next.

First
7 days
  • Baseline diagnostics across technical, indexing, and on-page
  • A quick-wins list, highest impact first
  • A measurement plan: what we track and why
By
30 days
  • Strategy and a keyword map aligned to search intent
  • A content plan with briefs your writers can ship
  • Internal linking and page improvements underway
Days
60–90
  • Compounding gains: rankings, traffic, and leads
  • Ongoing technical backlog and implementation support
  • Reporting and iteration: what worked, what didn’t, what’s next
Your options

Fractional consultant, in-house hire, or agency?

All three can work. The right choice depends on budget, how fast you need senior judgment, and how much execution support your team already has.

FactorIn-house SEOAgencyFractional consultant
CostSalary plus benefitsMonthly retainer, often with minimumsPay only for the hours you need
SeniorityDepends on who you can afford to hireSenior on the pitch, junior on the accountSenior expertise on every task
FlexibilityFixed role and hoursScoped to the contractScales up or down month to month
AccountabilityDirect, but a single point of failureOne of many accounts in a queueDirect line to the person doing the work
CommitmentLong-term hireUsually 6–12 month contractsMonth-to-month or project-based
About

Who you’ll be working with

I’ve spent 15+ years in SEO across SaaS, online education, finance, and local businesses, leading strategy and doing the hands-on work: audits, keyword maps, content briefs, technical backlogs, and reporting tied to business outcomes.

My rule is simple: every hour should move a metric you care about. No SEO theater, no busywork, no reports nobody reads.

More about me · LinkedIn · YouTube

Client reviews

“Bryan’s got a knack for crafting SEO strategies that really fit our marketing team’s needs. His attention to detail with content planning has been pure gold.”

Satyajeet Shahade — HootBoard

“Bryan’s got a deep understanding of SEO, and he’s a pleasure to work with. Been very happy with the results he’s delivered.”

Joe Stephenson — Client

“Bryan got straight to work, identifying areas to boost traffic to our website and grow our music brand. His insights were actionable.”

Nathan Shire — Client

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Pricing

Transparent, project-based pricing

Start with the piece you need most. Ongoing engagements are available as monthly SEO packages.

Website audit

A full-site audit that surfaces the fastest ways to grow traffic and conversions.

$1,000about 10 hours
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SEO strategy

A tailored roadmap built around your goals, resources, and competition.

$1,500about 15 hours
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Keyword research

High-impact terms mapped to intent, ready for content and page planning.

$500about 5 hours
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Technical fixes

Crawling, indexing, and performance issues found, prioritized, and resolved.

$1,200about 12 hours
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Go deeper

Related services and free resources

SEO copywriting services
Hire an SEO copywriter

Content written to rank and convert, from briefs we build together.

Enterprise SEO ROI calculator
Enterprise SEO ROI calculator

Estimate what organic growth is worth before you invest.

Monthly SEO packages

Ongoing strategy and execution at a predictable monthly rate.

White-label link building

For agencies that need link building delivered under their brand.

SEO services by industry

Playbooks for dentists, lawyers, fintech, home services, and more.

Free SEO plan template

The roadmap format I build for clients, ready to fill in.

FAQ

Common questions

How is fractional SEO different from an agency?
Fractional SEO is senior-level leadership and execution support that plugs into your team. You get a prioritized roadmap, clear deliverables, and direct accountability from the person doing the work, rather than being one of dozens of accounts in an agency queue.
What do you need from my team?
Access to analytics and Search Console, a point person for approvals, and, if available, a developer or writer for implementation. If you don’t have those resources, I adapt the plan to match reality and still drive progress.
When will we see results?
Many teams see early wins from fixes and better prioritization within weeks. Meaningful compounding growth typically shows up over 30 to 90 days, depending on your starting point, competition, and how quickly changes ship.
Do you work with YMYL sites?
Yes, where it’s a good fit, with extra care for E-E-A-T, editorial standards, and risk management. If your niche is heavily regulated, we align on constraints first and build a safe strategy. See the YMYL case studies for examples.
Do you implement, or only advise?
Both. I deliver implementation-ready documents such as briefs, backlogs, and specs, and I work with your team to ship changes. If you need hands-on execution, we scope it and prioritize the highest-impact work first.
What does month-to-month look like?
You scale hours up or down based on goals, launches, or bandwidth. Most teams start with an audit and roadmap sprint, then continue monthly for execution, iteration, and reporting.