A boutique agency for small businesses.
We're a boutique agency that helps small businesses show up on Google and in AI tools like ChatGPT. The right customers find you instead of your competitors. No bloated retainers, no jargon. Just the right work for your size and budget.
What's changing
Search isn't just Google anymore.
For 20 years, getting found online meant one thing: rank on Google. Now, more and more people start with ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini or Google's AI summaries. They get an answer that may never even show your website. If you're not mentioned in those answers, you're invisible.
That doesn't mean Google doesn't matter. It still drives most sales for most businesses, and Google Maps still brings in nearby customers every day. It just means there's more to it now. What's right for your business depends on what you sell, who buys it, and where they look first.
We help you figure that out. Then we do the work.
What we do
Everything you need to get found.
AI Search (AEO / GEO)
Help your business show up when people ask ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini or Google's AI for a recommendation. More and more buyers are asking an AI before they ever open Google. We make sure your name comes up.
Learn moreSEO
Get found on Google for the things your customers actually search. We fix what's broken on your site, build the pages that win rankings, and earn links from places people trust. Traffic grows month after month.
Learn moreLocal SEO
Show up first when nearby customers search 'near me' or look at Google Maps. We sort out your Google Business Profile, fix your listings, build up reviews, and write the local pages that bring in calls and walk-ins.
Learn moreHow we work
Three simple steps. Results that grow over time.
We look at where you stand
First, we take a close look at how your business shows up today. On Google, in AI tools like ChatGPT, and against your competitors. You get a short, plain-English summary of the 3 most important things to fix. No 60-page report nobody reads.
We pick the right plan for you
Based on what you sell and who buys from you, we pick the right mix of SEO, AI Search and Local SEO. A local plumber needs something very different from a small SaaS startup. We'll tell you exactly what to do, what to skip, and what order to do it in.
We do the work
We roll up our sleeves and ship. We fix your site, write the content, sort your Google Business Profile, gather reviews, and make sure AI tools start mentioning you. No fluff.
Why Almond Ventures
Run by someone who's been in your shoes.
Built and led by a marketer with 17+ years helping small businesses grow. We've sat in your chair. We've chased the sales number, worked with a tight budget, hired the first marketer. That shapes everything we recommend.
We build simple, affordable systems that small businesses can actually keep running. No black boxes, no big-agency fees, no jargon. Just clear playbooks your team can use long after we're done.
- The founder works on every account
- Ready for AI search (ChatGPT, Perplexity) from day one
- Measured by real customers and revenue, not clicks
- Small client list so quality stays high
Who we work with
Small businesses that want search to bring in real customers.
Small B2B & software teams
Early-stage SaaS, agencies and service businesses that need a steady flow of leads from search, without paying enterprise prices. Usual mix: SEO + AI search.
Local service businesses
Shops, clinics, restaurants, home services and other businesses that serve a local area. Usual mix: Local SEO + AI search, with reviews and Google Maps work.
Founder-led small businesses
Owners and small teams who want a senior partner without big-agency overhead. We work like an embedded marketing team. Priced for small business.
Common questions
Frequently asked.
What is AI search optimization (AEO / GEO), and do I need it?
AEO and GEO are about getting your business mentioned when someone asks ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini or Google's AI a question. If your customers are starting to ask an AI before they Google, and most are. So yes, you need it. It's how you stay visible as search changes.
How are you different from a normal SEO agency?
Most agencies sell more. More articles, more links, more monthly fees. We sell results. We take on a small number of clients so we can give each one real attention, the founder works on every account, and we charge for the outcome, not the hours. We also help you show up in AI tools, not just Google.
How long until I see results?
AI search results often move in 1 to 2 months because AI tools update quickly. Local Google Maps rankings usually shift within 3 months. Regular Google SEO takes 3 to 9 months depending on how competitive your industry is. We'll give you an honest timeline before you sign anything.
What does working with you look like?
Most clients sign on for 6 to 12 months with a clear 90 day plan. The first month is about understanding your business and making a plan. After that, we ship work every week. We fix your site, write pages, sort listings and report on what's working. You get a weekly update and a monthly call with the founder.
Can you guarantee I'll rank #1?
No honest agency can. What we promise is good work, clear reporting and a fair deal. After the first term, you go month to month and can leave any time if it's not working. The truth is, when the plan and the work are right, the results follow.
How we run things
Small on purpose. Built around the work, not the billing.
Almond Ventures exists because most SEO agencies are built for the agency, not the client. They stack lots of accounts onto junior staff, sell the same plan to every business, and report on numbers that look good on an invoice. Clicks, impressions, anything that isn't actual customers. We do it differently. Fewer clients, a senior person on every account, clear playbooks you can keep, and a deal that lets you walk away any time. Here's what that looks like in practice.
A senior person on every call
Strategy, audits and reports come from someone with 10+ years of experience. You never get handed off to a junior nobody told you about.
A small client list, on purpose
We only take on a few clients at a time so each one gets real attention. When we're full, there's a waitlist. Quality first.
A fair, simple deal
Month-to-month after the first term. No long contracts, no surprise charges, no padded bills. If we're not earning our keep, you can walk.
Ready to get found?
A 30-minute call. We'll look at how your business shows up today on Google and in AI tools, then tell you the first thing to fix.
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