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Carder Creative provides independent SEO, Google Ads, and AI visibility expertise for businesses and agencies, based in Columbus, Ohio.

From one-time troubleshooting to ongoing search strategy and management. Local to Central Ohio, with remote engagements available nationwide.

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// ONE-TIME PROJECTS & ONGOING SUPPORT

NEED HELP WITH A SPECIFIC PROBLEM?

Start with a focused $300 diagnostic for one specific problem, or request a custom quote for comprehensive audits, implementation, and ongoing management. The person who scopes the work does the work.

// Fixed fee. One specific issue.

Focused Diagnostic

$300Flat fee

Have a specific Google Ads, SEO, or conversion tracking problem? Get an experienced second opinion without committing to a large project or ongoing contract.

Included

  • Review of one specific Google Ads, SEO, or conversion tracking issue
  • Up to 60 minutes of consultation and investigation within a defined scope
  • A brief written summary of findings and recommended next steps
  • No ongoing commitment
Request a Focused Diagnostic

Before we start

  1. We confirm the specific issue and whether it fits the diagnostic scope.
  2. We tell you what access or information we need.
  3. We confirm what you receive and what falls outside the diagnostic.
  4. We arrange payment before work starts. You don't need to check out online.

Scope

  • Covers one specific issue. It is not a comprehensive account or website audit.
  • It does not guarantee a fix during the diagnostic.
  • We quote implementation, further investigation, and repairs separately.
  • If the issue is outside the diagnostic scope, we tell you before accepting payment and can quote it as a custom project.

Larger projects & ongoing support

We scope and quote every project before work begins. One-time projects and ongoing engagements are both welcome.

Request a Custom Quote

// One-time project

Google Ads Account Review

Find wasted spend, campaign structure problems, tracking issues, and missed opportunities in your account.

You get

A full account assessment with prioritized recommendations.

Custom quote, scoped before work starts.

Request an Account Review

// One-time project

Conversion Tracking Repair

Find and fix why GA4, Google Tag Manager, and Google Ads disagree about your conversions.

You get

A diagnosis and repair of the tracking setup within an agreed scope.

Quoted by scope and complexity.

Get Tracking Help

// One-time project

Technical SEO Implementation

Indexing, crawlability, redirects, structured data, and other defined technical issues.

You get

A diagnosis plus implementation of the agreed fixes.

Custom quote, scoped before work starts.

Request SEO Help

// Ongoing

Ongoing Search Support

Flexible Google Ads management, technical SEO support, and strategic consulting for businesses that need recurring help. Agencies can subcontract search work.

You get

A monthly scope agreed up front and adjusted as your needs change.

Custom monthly retainer, scoped before work starts.

Discuss Ongoing Support

Not sure which fits? Describe the problem and we will tell you where to start.

20+
Years In Marketing & Creative
614
Central Ohio Focus
3
Search Service Lines
HONEST
Measurement Standard

// SEARCH INFRASTRUCTURE

AI DISCOVERY.
ORGANIC SEARCH. PAID DEMAND.

AI visibility does not exist in isolation. The same foundations that help AI systems find, understand, and trust a business also support traditional SEO, paid search, and conversion tracking. Carder Creative supports the full search stack through AI Visibility, SEO, and PPC services.

AI VISIBILITY

Make your business easier for AI systems to find, understand, verify, and recommend.

  • >> AI visibility audits
  • >> Entity clarity and content structure
  • >> Citation and trust signal review
  • >> AI referral and visibility monitoring
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SEO SERVICES

Strengthen the organic search foundation that supports both traditional search and AI-powered discovery.

  • >> Technical SEO audits
  • >> Local SEO and entity consistency
  • >> Metadata, schema, and internal linking
  • >> Content structure and page-level improvements
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GOOGLE ADS & PPC

Capture high-intent demand while organic search and AI visibility mature.

  • >> Google Ads strategy and management
  • >> Search query and intent analysis
  • >> Conversion tracking troubleshooting
  • >> Landing page alignment
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// THE FRAMEWORK

FIND → UNDERSTAND → TRUST → RECOMMEND

The model behind our AI visibility work - the same fundamentals that strengthen traditional and paid search.

Explore AI Visibility

// ABOUT CARDER CREATIVE

LOCAL PRACTICE.
FULL-STACK SIGNAL.

Carder Creative is the independent practice of Eli Carder - 20+ years across marketing and creative, serving Columbus and Central Ohio. We help businesses adapt to AI-powered discovery and strengthen the search foundation beneath it, through technical audits, content structure, trust signals, and honest measurement. Eli Carder does the hands-on work, from the audit and recommendations through implementation.

Honest Measurement

We distinguish between confirmed and probable signals. We report what we can observe and verify.

Columbus Focus

Strategies for the industries that drive Ohio: Insurance, Healthcare, and Professional Services.

6-10
Weeks: AI Visibility Enhancements

Typical timeline for a comprehensive AI visibility engagement. One-time projects are scoped individually. Turnaround depends on the issue and availability.

// BEYOND SEARCH

20+ YEARS OF MARKETING AND CREATIVE WORK BEHIND THE DATA.

Brand & Identity
Web Design
Photography & Video
Motion Graphics

GET HELP WITH
A PROJECT

Describe the problem and pick a category. You get a reply within 24 hours and a quote before any paid work starts. For bigger questions, ask for a free 30-minute intro call.

// DOWNLOAD CHECKLIST

Download the AI Visibility Checklist to see whether AI systems can find, understand, and trust your business.

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