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see you
Church SEO Services
Your church has a message that matters. But if people can’t find you online, that message may go unheard. At Epic Life Creative, we specialize in church SEO—helping churches like yours rank higher on search engines so you can reach more people, grow your congregation, and share the Gospel.
Whether you’re looking to improve local search results or optimize your sermon pages, our team is here to guide you every step of the way.
Why SEO Matters
for Churches
Most people turn to Google when searching for a church. In fact:
- 37% of Americans searching for a new church use online search engines.
- 29 million non-churchgoers visit church websites each year.
- 75% of users never scroll past the first page of search results.
If your church isn’t appearing on the first page of search results, you may be missing the opportunity to connect with those seeking faith, community, and spiritual guidance. That’s where our church SEO services come in.
We help people discover you
when they search for the ways you love, serve and build.
Google owns approximately 89% of the search engine market share with Bing holding the rest
75% of users never scroll past the first page of search results
70-80% of users ignore the paid ads, focusing on the organic results
For Google, 18% of organic clicks go to the first three spots
Our Church SEO Process
Step 1 – Website SEO Audit
We start with a comprehensive SEO audit to assess your church’s current online presence. This includes:
- Analyzing website performance, speed, and mobile-friendliness
- Evaluating current keyword usage and content structure
- Identifying technical SEO issues that may impact your search rankings
Step 2 – Keyword Research and Strategy
We identify the keywords your community is searching for, including:
- Local keywords like “church near me” and “local churches in [city]”
- Ministry-specific terms like “youth ministry Nashville” and “Bible study groups”
- Content-driven phrases like “sermons on hope” and “online church services”
Our goal is to help your church appear in search results for both general church searches and specific ministries.
Step 3 – On-Page SEO Optimization
We optimize every element of your website to ensure search engines understand your church’s mission, location, and offerings. This includes:
- Optimizing page titles, meta descriptions, and header tags (H1, H2, H3)
- Adding relevant keywords to page content and sermon libraries
- Structuring content with clear navigation and internal linking
Example: For your sermon library, we can optimize pages so that sermons on specific topics, like “faith during hard times”, appear when people search for similar phrases online.
Local SEO
for
Churches
Local SEO is crucial for churches because most people search for a church within their community. Our local SEO services include:
- Optimizing your Google Business Profile with accurate location, contact information, and service times
- Ensuring your church is listed in online directories like Google Maps, Yelp, and faith-based directories
- Adding location-specific keywords like “Baptist church in Franklin, TN” or “non-denominational church near me”
Ongoing SEO Maintenance and Reporting
SEO isn’t a one-time task—it requires consistent effort. We provide ongoing SEO maintenance to keep your church ranking high in search results. Our reports track:
- Keyword rankings and search visibility
- Website traffic and engagement metrics
- Backlink growth and domain authority
This ensures you always know how your website is performing and where improvements can be made.
SEO for Church Sermons and Online Content
Your sermons have the power to change lives. But to reach more people, they need to be easy to find online. We optimize your sermon pages by:
- Adding sermon titles and keywords that match common search queries (e.g., “sermon on forgiveness” or “Easter Sunday message”)
- Structuring sermons with clear headings and summaries
- Embedding videos and audio files with proper SEO tags
This ensures that both current members and new visitors can easily discover your sermons when searching online.
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- Faith-Based Expertise: Our team understands the unique needs of churches and ministries. We’re passionate about helping churches grow both online and in person.
- Proven Results: With over 20 years of experience, we’ve helped churches across the country increase their online visibility.
- Custom SEO Strategies: We tailor our SEO approach to fit your church’s goals, whether that’s attracting more local visitors or expanding your online presence.
We’re more than just an SEO agency—we’re a partner in your ministry, dedicated to helping you reach more people with your message.
