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We help portrait photographers who aren’t getting enough inquiries rank on Google & AI so you can fill your calendar with DREAM clients and grow your business.


Ready to get your business found on Google/AI - we can show you how

SEO Services for Photographers

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Fill your calendar & Raise your prices

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What if I told you it probably isn't your work, or your website design/copy or even your pricing holding you back?

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It's not being found by the right clients when they are ready to book. Our SEO/AEO services for photographers can get you there and you can get started TODAY!

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You're ready to create the business of your dreams, but it's exhausting when... 

  • You have a beautiful website full of gorgeous photos and your inbox is empty.

  • You’ve spent hours perfecting the design and copy to make your ideal client fall in love with you.... but they just can’t seem to find you.

  • You keep turning to social media but only find people not wanting to spend "an arm and a leg" on photos

  • You are tired of lowering your prices only to still not book any clients


Boost Your Photography Business with the Power of SEO

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SEO/AEO doesn't have to be complicated or overwhelming. Our superpower is making the techy stuff easy to understand & implement so you can get found online. 

Our proven strategies are made FOR photographers because we are active photographers too. No generalized advice here, we know your business & your goals to fill your calendar.

Our clients see huge increases in their website traffic and clicks after working with us. As their rankings rise their inboxes overflow with ideal clients ready to book. 

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Hello There!

I'M MELISSA ARLENA

I'm a Former IT Nerd Turned Photographer Obsessed with SEO/AEO 

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I have been using SEO for over 18 years now to book my photography calendar with dream clients. I've changed genres, moved states 2x and rebuilt my SEO each time to be at the top of Google for keywords my clients are actually searching for.

I understand photographers frustrations with SEO and I want to help them tackle their website SEO without feeling overwhelmed and lost. My superpower is taking technical things and making them simple and relatable. I've helped 100's of photographers conquer their SEO fears and raise their ranking on Google. 

Are you ready to say goodbye to inbox crickets and hello to clients who can't wait to work with you?!?

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Want to do it on your own but prefer to have an expert in your back pocket to guide you along? Found & Booked is exactly what you need, I'll walk you through everything step-by-step & give you personalized advice to get found on Google and in AI searches.

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Citations tell Google and AI search tools you're a legit business worth recommending. We handle the tedious directory listings so you can skip the busywork and watch your rankings climb.

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Feeling stuck with your blog? Step into The Blogging Club where we turn overwhelm into excitement! With our simple plans and a community that cheers you on, you'll create content that connects and more importantly ranks on Google.

The Blogging Club

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Do you prefer to just hire an expert to take care of it for you? Then you'll love my Done for You SEO Services for Photographers. In just weeks you'll get back an SEO/AEO optimized website ready to bring you dream clients.

Done for You SEO Services

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From marketing systems for your Santa sessions and heirloom clients to a Google Business Profile course and blogging toolkits, we've packaged our best SEO/AEO strategies into done-with-you courses and downloads you can start today.

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You know SEO/AEO for photographers is super important to get found by clients ready to book, but you're not sure where you stand. Our free self audit will show you exactly what's working (and what's not) on your website!

Now you know what's holding you back - let's fix it! Whether you want to learn the ropes with our group SEO coaching or skip straight to results with our done-for-you services, we've got a path that fits your style.

Picture yourself opening your inbox to a brand new inquiry from Google or ChatGPT. That feeling when your hard work finally pays off and dream clients are finding YOU? It's the best.

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Our Clients Are Raving About Us

"Melissa is an SEO magician."

Melissa is hands down one of the best things I have done for my photography business.  Highly recommend as a photographer, mentor and for SEO work!

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"I wish I had found Melissa sooner."

She's so knowledgeable and actually taught me how to manage this aspect of my business in a way I could understand! 🙏

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"I can't say enough great things about my experience."

Aside from her being super friendly and welcoming, she's extremely knowledgeable when it comes to SEO. Highly recommend Picture Perfect Rankings for your SEO needs. 

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"I wish I had found Melissa sooner."

Melissa is hands down one of the best things I have done for my photography business. Highly recommend as a photographer, mentor and for SEO work!

LRG PORTRAITS

"I wish I had found Melissa sooner."

She's so knowledgeable and actually taught me how to manage this aspect of my business in a way I could understand! 🙏

MOLLY KATHERINE
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"I thought I knew what I was doing"

I had no idea what I was doing but her audit and adjustments, some major, some minor, rocketed me to the first page in a matter of weeks!

ALISON BELL, PHOTOGRAPHER

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EP 104: The Limiting Beliefs Holding Your Photography Business Back

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EP 103: Facebook Ads for Photographers, Demystified (with Matt & Heidi – Go Book Yourself)

EP 103: Facebook Ads for Photographers, Demystified (with Matt & Heidi – Go Book Yourself)

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Ep 102: Homepage SEO: Why Your Pretty Page Isn’t Working

Ep 102: Homepage SEO: Why Your Pretty Page Isn’t Working

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