One of the first questions business owners ask when they hear about SEO is: “How long before I see my website at the top of Google?”

The honest answer: SEO takes time. Unlike ads that make you visible instantly (but stop as soon as you stop paying), SEO is a long-term investment that keeps growing.

So, what can you expect?

First signs of visibility (2–3 months)

If your website is new, Google needs time to index it — meaning it has to scan, understand, and trust your pages. With regular blog posts and optimized content, you may start appearing for very specific searches after a few months.

For example, instead of ranking for “SEO services,” you might first appear for something longer like “SEO tips for small cafés in Nantes.”

Steady progress (4–6 months)

After 4–6 months of consistent blogging and content updates, your site can climb higher in results — often appearing in the first 3 pages for medium-competition searches. Add a few backlinks (links from other sites pointing to yours), and Google starts seeing your website as more reliable.

Competing for the top (6–12+ months)

For highly competitive keywords (like “SEO” or “Growth Marketing Nantes”), reaching the first page usually takes at least 6–12 months. This depends on how many others are competing for the same terms and how strong their websites are.

What speeds things up

– Building backlinks from trusted sites.

– Publishing quality blog posts consistently.

– Targeting long-tail keywords (specific phrases your clients really search for).

– Making sure your website is fast, mobile-friendly, and secure (SSL).

How I can help

I’m a video editor, content architect, and growth hacker. I help businesses like yours gain visibility on Google through SEO. From writing optimized content to setting up the right structure, my goal is to make sure your clients actually find you when they search online.

Think of it like planting seeds. You don’t see a forest in one week, but if you don’t start planting now, you’ll never get the trees later.

So if you want your business to show up when your clients search on Google — the right time to begin was yesterday. The second-best time? Today.