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Firestarter SEO

Firestarter SEO

We Help Denver Companies Grow
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Denver, Colorado, United States

10-49

2012

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Firestarter SEO is Denver’s #1 trusted SEO agency, serving local businesses for over 15 years. We’ve built thousands of strategies that drive real ROI, earning a reputation as the go-to team for search visibility. From mom-and-pop shops to corporations with hundreds of locations, we help businesses at every stage get found first. As a Denver-based agency, we take pride in helping local companies stand out in their own community.

Founded on Skyler Malley’s vision for local business growth, Firestarter SEO began as a partner for small businesses and has since expanded nationwide. While our roots remain in Denver, our strategies now support companies across industries and locations.

At Firestarter SEO, everything begins with a search. Our team builds comprehensive strategies covering on-page, off-page, and technical SEO to strengthen visibility where it matters most. We specialize in local SEO for Denver businesses and multi-location SEO for brands with a broader footprint. Beyond rankings, we maximize your budget by pairing SEO with paid campaigns that deliver measurable ROI. Every strategy is customized, it’s never one-size-fits-all.

What makes us different is our proprietary 5 Point Methodology, which keeps us accountable and gives you confidence at every step. We’re transparent, communicate clearly, and provide real-time analytics so you always know how your investment is performing. Our team combines deep SEO knowledge with proven practices, applying them directly through consistent optimization. This streamlined approach keeps pricing competitive without compromising quality.

Over the past 15 years, Firestarter SEO has delivered thousands of campaigns, millions of visits, and tens of thousands of qualified leads. Our client retention rate is twice the industry average, proving both performance and trust.

Whether you’re a Denver startup or a national brand, we design strategies that meet you where you are and take you further. For us, SEO isn’t about chasing rankings, but connecting you with real customers actively searching for what you offer. Visibility only matters if it translates into growth, and that’s the standard we hold ourselves to.

Choosing Firestarter SEO means choosing a partner committed to your long-term growth. If you’re ready to cut through the noise and get found first, Firestarter SEO is here to make it happen.

Budget per project
Starting from $1,000
Project duration
  • Starting from 3-6 months
Geographic focus
  • United States
Languages
  • English
Success stories

Challenge

Despite being an established brand since 1983, Colorado Painting faced steep competition in the booming Denver market. Their online visibility lagged behind, with most target keywords stuck on page two and minimal backlinks compared to top competitors. To stay Colorado’s go-to painting company, they needed stronger search rankings, more traffic, and consistent lead generation.

Solution

Firestarter SEO built a three-pronged approach: Keyword Optimization – Implemented a strategic keyword map to target high-volume, high-intent terms. Link Building – Launched a campaign of industry-relevant directories and guest posts to close the gap with competitors. Google Ads – Developed a complementary paid strategy to accelerate leads alongside SEO growth.

Result

The combined SEO and PPC strategy transformed Colorado Painting’s digital presence: 50+ First-Page Rankings, including #1 for “Commercial Painting Denver” and “Residential Painting Denver.” 35% Traffic Growth, exceeding 10,000 monthly visitors. 2,742 Conversions in One Year, firmly reestablishing them as a market leader.

Challenge

Virtually no website leads despite a strong service offering. Only 13 first-page keyword rankings, most with low search volume. Absent from major high-intent searches like “Concrete Repair Denver.” Goal: Generate at least one qualified lead per day.

Solution

Keyword Targeting – Created a keyword map and optimized site content around high-intent, location-based terms. Link Building – Launched a local SEO campaign, doubling unique referring domains from 16+ to over 30 in the first months. Fixing Critical Site Errors – Prioritized fixing technical SEO issues strategically to maximize impact under a limited budget.

Result

24 First-Page Rankings (up from 13). 125% Increase in Organic Traffic. 167 Qualified Leads Generated. $80,000+ in New Website Revenue.

Challenge

Before working with Firestarter, Bird Golf had virtually no SEO presence. Their visibility was limited to a few local rankings, leaving them invisible for high-value terms like “2 day golf academy,” “Florida Golf School,” and “Golf Instruction Academy.” This meant thousands of missed opportunities each month to attract new students and bookings.

Solution

Firestarter designed a comprehensive SEO campaign tailored to the golf academy industry: Keyword Targeting – Mapped and implemented strategic keywords across core pages, unlocking 4,000+ monthly searches. Link Building – Built a strong backlink profile through industry directories and relevant sites to establish authority and trust. Optimization – Fixed technical issues, then optimized on-page content with improved titles, descriptions, and keyword placement to maximize search engine clarity

Result

The results were transformative: 1,000+ Ranking Improvements, including 123 first-page keywords such as “3 day golf schools” and “Best Golf Academies.” 100%+ Increase in Organic Traffic, delivering thousands of new site visits. 10X Monthly Leads, establishing Bird Golf as one of the nation’s leading golf academies.

Our clients
Denver, Colorado, United States agency Firestarter SEO helped Arctic IT grow their business with SEO and digital marketing
Denver, Colorado, United States agency Firestarter SEO helped Denver Tax Advisor grow their business with SEO and digital marketing
Denver, Colorado, United States agency Firestarter SEO helped Purity Skin Studio grow their business with SEO and digital marketing
Denver, Colorado, United States agency Firestarter SEO helped Lazy Day Raft Rentals grow their business with SEO and digital marketing
Denver, Colorado, United States agency Firestarter SEO helped MCA CONNECT grow their business with SEO and digital marketing
Denver, Colorado, United States agency Firestarter SEO helped JDI Windows grow their business with SEO and digital marketing
Our awards
Denver, Colorado, United States agency Firestarter SEO wins Top SEO Company - Clutch - Colorado 2025 award
Denver, Colorado, United States agency Firestarter SEO wins Top SEO Company - Clutch - Denver 2025 award
Denver, Colorado, United States agency Firestarter SEO wins Google Partner award
Denver, Colorado, United States agency Firestarter SEO wins 2025 National Excellence Award Winner award
Denver, Colorado, United States agency Firestarter SEO wins 2024 National Excellence Award Winner award
Denver, Colorado, United States agency Firestarter SEO wins Top Digital Marketing Company Small Business Colorado award
Reviews

4.8

The average rating is based on reviews from both Google Maps and Semrush.
Karla Martin
on
Aug 19, 2025

I can't say enough great things about Firestarter SEO. My primary contact, Jeff, was the most responsive agency partner I've ever worked with, and I've worked with many agencies. The team is talented, efficient, FAST, and incredibly open to feedback - when I wanted to see reporting handled in a specific way. The results dashboard is incredibly helpful and allows me to manage my business and effect change. LOVE working with Firestarter!!!

Casey Bjorkdahl
on
Aug 20, 2025

Skyler, has been assisting me with SEO for a few years now. He has made a tremendous impact on my organic rankings along with clients I work with. If you need someone to help improve your SEO efforts I would highly recommend his company.

Reinadith
on
Aug 21, 2025

It’s always a pleasure working with Skyler, Jeff, and Kyle. They’re professional, reliable, and truly easy to collaborate with. Communication is always smooth, and projects are handled efficiently. It’s rare to find partners who are both consistent and genuinely great to work with, I’m glad to have that with them. Highly recommended!

Desiree Miller
on
Oct 8, 2025

Rohit did an incredible job on my website! Professional, responsive, and very creative! They brought my vision to life and made the process easy from start to finish. Highly recommend!

Word of Mouth Dog Training
on
Feb 6, 2025

Working with FirestarterSEO was one of the best choices I ever made for my business! Kyle came out to meet me the first time we had a meeting. I was able to show home my vision and my facility. Since day one I have been satisfied with my service. Everything they promised, they have delivered on. Being a business owner that owns a dog business, I do not know the ins and out of the internet, but Kyle and his team slowed it down for me so I could understand why they do the things that they do. My website was doing okay before I met them, they suggested and rebuilt my entire website to give me the best optimization to be seen on Google. You couldn’t tell from the outside, because it looked exactly the same, but I could tell from my uptick in traffic and leads! I couldn’t be any happier! It is so nice to have constant emails, phone calls, and quality leads! Do these guys stop there, absolutely not, they keep on pushing forward with blogs and articles. If you are ready to push your business to the next level, I strongly suggest FirestarterSEO, they are truly the best and you will never regret your decision to work with them!!

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