Portland, OR • Serving clients nationwide

Search visibility built for how people actually search now.

BridgeCity Geo is a boutique SEO consulting company and one of the first practitioners of generative engine optimization (GEO). You get a senior strategist with Fortune 100 experience, no hand-offs, no junior staff.

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10+ years in organic SEO Fortune 100 experience • GEO early adopter

Fortune 100 background
10+ years organic SEO
Early GEO practitioner
Portland, OR
Month-to-month retainers

Search is no longer just Google.
Is your site ready for what’s next?

Traditional SEO still matters, but AI-driven search has added a new layer of complexity. Most agencies are still catching up. Knowing how to choose an SEO company today means finding one that understands both.

AI Overviews are changing the click

Google’s AI summaries appear before organic results, pulling answers from a handful of trusted sources. If your site isn’t one of them, visibility erodes even as rankings hold.

ChatGPT and Perplexity are search engines now

Millions of buyers research products, services, and vendors in LLM chat interfaces. Brand mentions and topical authority in these systems require a different content strategy than classic SEO.

Most agencies aren’t built for this yet

Agencies optimized for 2019 SEO are still running the same playbook. You need a strategist who can bridge traditional organic SEO with the emerging discipline of generative engine optimization.

Every channel where your
next customer is searching.

From foundational technical SEO to cutting-edge GEO, BridgeCity covers the full search visibility stack, built and managed by one senior strategist.

Organic Search (SEO) Consulting

Comprehensive organic search strategy: keyword research, on-page optimization, competitive analysis, and structured link development. Built for sustainable rankings, not quick wins that fade.

Ideal for growing businesses seeking a dedicated organic SEO consultant with Fortune 100 depth.

Explore organic SEO →
New discipline

Generative Engine Optimization

Purpose-built strategy to get your brand cited in ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews, and Gemini. Topical authority mapping, schema markup, and entity optimization.

BridgeCity is among the first SEO firms applying GEO methodology at a practitioner level.

Learn about GEO →

Content Strategy

Topically authoritative content mapped to search intent and the buyer journey. Every piece is written to rank, earn citations, and move prospects from awareness to conversion.

Includes content gap analysis, cluster architecture, and editorial calendar.

See content approach →
10+
Years of organic
SEO experience
F100
Fortune 100
brand background
GEO
Early practitioner
of AI search optimization
Flex
Month-to-month
retainers, no lock-in

From audit to ongoing visibility
in three straightforward steps.

No lengthy discovery sprints, no agency intake paperwork. BridgeCity moves quickly because there’s only one decision-maker: your strategist.

Step 1
1

Free SEO Audit Call

A 30-minute working session where Shanti reviews your site live, identifies your highest-priority gaps, and gives you a clear read on where your search visibility stands today. No pitch deck. Just insight.

Step 2
2

Strategy & Baseline

Weeks one through four establish your keyword map, technical baseline, content architecture, and GEO opportunity assessment. Every engagement starts with a complete picture before any execution begins.

Step 3
3

Execute & Evolve

Month-to-month retainer work: technical fixes, content production, link development, and GEO integration. Monthly reports with plain-English commentary on what’s moving and what’s next.

Same goal, different
search ecosystems.

Traditional SEO earns you a spot in the ten blue links. Generative engine optimization earns you a citation inside AI-generated answers. Both channels matter. Neither replaces the other.

BridgeCity is one of the first freelance SEO practices to treat GEO as a formal discipline, with its own methodology, metrics, and deliverables alongside classic organic work.

SEO
GEO
Goal
Rank in Google organic results
Get cited in AI answers
Signal
Backlinks, on-page, CWV
Topical authority, entity clarity, schema
Measure
Rankings, organic traffic, CTR
AI citation rate, brand mention share

BRIDGECITY GEO METHODOLOGY

CITATION Authority Score Topical Authority Entity Clarity Schema & Structure Citation Signals
Explore the GEO methodology →

Not a freelancer. Not an agency.
A senior partner in your corner.

Most businesses face a binary choice: hire a junior freelance SEO and hope they figure it out, or pay agency overhead for work done by whoever’s available. BridgeCity was built to be neither.

Shanti Murphy brings 10+ years of organic SEO experience, Fortune 100 in-house strategy, global agency work, and early-stage GEO practice under one roof. You work directly with her, every engagement, every month.

That means faster decisions, deeper institutional knowledge of your site, and strategy that compounds over time rather than restarting every time a new account manager is assigned.

GEO Early Advantage

The window to get in early is still open.

Most brands haven’t started thinking about generative engine optimization. That creates a rare first-mover window. BridgeCity helps you establish topical authority and citation signals before your competitors have even heard the term GEO.

What makes BridgeCity different

Senior strategist on every account, always
SEO and GEO integrated in one strategy
Month-to-month retainers, no long-term lock-in
Plain-English monthly reporting
Technical SEO expertise included in every tier

Frequently asked questions
about SEO and GEO.

Answers to the questions we hear most often, from how GEO works to what makes BridgeCity different from a typical agency.

What does the free SEO audit call actually cover?

It’s a 30-minute working session where Shanti reviews your site live. You’ll get a read on your top organic traffic gaps, technical issues limiting indexing or rankings, how your keyword positioning stacks up against competitors, and a first look at your GEO readiness. You leave with a prioritized list of opportunities whether or not you choose to work together. Book your free audit →

Should I invest in SEO, GEO, or both?

Most businesses should start with foundational SEO: keyword strategy, technical health, and content architecture. GEO layers on top of that foundation to capture visibility in ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews. A strong SEO foundation accelerates GEO results, so the two disciplines reinforce each other. BridgeCity integrates both in a single strategy. Learn about the GEO methodology →

Why hire a boutique SEO consultant instead of an agency?

With a boutique SEO consultant, you work directly with the senior strategist on every task, every month. Agencies typically assign junior staff once the pitch is over. BridgeCity offers Fortune 100-level strategic depth without the agency overhead, faster decision-making, and deeper institutional knowledge of your site over time. See how BridgeCity works →

How long does SEO take to show results?

Most sites begin seeing measurable movement in organic traffic and rankings within three to six months. Technical SEO fixes often produce faster gains. Content and link development compounds over six to twelve months. GEO citation signals can appear faster because AI models update more frequently than search indexes. BridgeCity provides monthly reporting so you can track what’s moving and why.

Does BridgeCity offer month-to-month SEO retainers?

Yes. All BridgeCity retainers are month-to-month with no long-term lock-in. This structure reflects confidence in the work and respect for how businesses actually plan. Engagements start with a strategy and baseline month, then move into ongoing execution: technical SEO, content, link development, and GEO integration. Start with a free audit →

What industries does BridgeCity Geo specialize in?

BridgeCity works with clients across professional services, healthcare, local home services, e-commerce, and B2B SaaS. Each vertical has distinct search intent patterns, competitive dynamics, and compliance considerations. Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all playbook, BridgeCity builds SEO and GEO strategy that fits the specific buyer journey and content standards of your industry. Explore industry pages →

Ready to find out where your
search visibility actually stands?

The free audit call is a 30-minute working session, not a sales call. You’ll leave with clear priorities whether we work together or not.

No pitch. Just insight.
30 minutes, no obligation
Month-to-month, no lock-in