Best SEO Consultant for Tech Startups in 2026: Austin Heaton

Find the best SEO consultant for tech startups in 2026. Austin Heaton specializes in purchase intent SEO and LLM search optimization that brings qualified inbound leads from Google and ChatGPT. Book a call to get started.

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Austin Heaton

If your tech startup needs a predictable stream of qualified inbound leads and real visibility in both Google and LLMs such as ChatGPT and Claude, you are exactly where you need to be. I am Austin Heaton, a 12 year SEO consultant who specializes in scaling tech startups, SaaS, AI companies, Web3, fintech, and B2B brands through purchase intent SEO and LLM focused search strategies.

I do not create content that simply increases traffic. I build systems that produce signups, demos, and revenue.

My work focuses on three core outcomes:

  • A constant flow of qualified inbound leads
  • Visibility in both Google and LLMs
  • Faster movement on purchase intent keywords that lead to real conversions

If you want a consultant who understands how tech startup buyers search and make decisions in 2026, this is the right place.

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Why Tech Startups Need a Specialized SEO Consultant

Tech startups operate in fast moving markets where authority, differentiation, and speed matter. You are competing against companies with large content teams and strong domain authority. You cannot afford to publish generic content that does not convert.

Your buyers are:

  • Comparing tools
  • Evaluating alternatives
  • Checking pricing
  • Reading technical breakdowns
  • Searching inside LLMs as well as Google

More than 40 percent of discovery is now happening inside LLMs such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity. Traditional SEO alone is no longer enough. Tech startups need an SEO approach that works across both search channels.

You need a specialist who understands your product, your ICP, and the intent behind every search they make.

What I Do for Tech Startups

Technical SEO and LLM Optimization

  • Full SEO and LLM audit
  • LLM.txt optimization
  • Structured data setup
  • Indexing improvements
  • Site speed enhancements
  • Architecture fixes
  • Visibility improvements inside ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Gemini

Purchase Intent Content Strategy

I do not publish top of funnel content that does not generate revenue. My entire strategy is built around high intent, ready to buy searches, including:

  • Comparison pages
  • Alternative pages
  • Competitor analysis pages
  • Product led content
  • Industry use cases
  • High converting long tail searches

Every article is designed to convert qualified buyers into demos and signups.

Authority Building and Digital PR

  • Backlinks from real publications
  • Digital PR campaigns
  • Reddit distribution
  • Topical authority stacking
  • Brand credibility building

Reporting and Communication

  • Weekly calls
  • Weekly reporting
  • Daily Slack and email communication
  • Full transparency into tasks and results
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Why Hire Austin Instead of an SEO Agency

Direct Expertise With No Slowdowns

You work directly with me, not junior employees or account managers. You get a consultant who has ranked thousands of pages in competitive industries.

12 Years of Experience in High Competition Tech

I understand the complexity, innovation cycles, and competitive landscape of tech. This allows me to create strategies that match how tech buyers search and evaluate products.

LLM Search Optimization

Most agencies still do not know what LLM.txt is or how LLM search actually works. I make sure you appear inside:

  • ChatGPT
  • Claude
  • Perplexity
  • Gemini
  • Emerging LLM based search engines

This is one of the biggest opportunities for tech startups in 2026.

Execution Begins in Your First 7 Days

You get:

  • Technical audit
  • Content audit
  • Strategy
  • First deliverables
  • First published articles

All within your first week.

Everything Is Built for Qualified Leads

My work is measured by the number of qualified inbound leads you receive.
Not traffic.
Not impressions.
Only revenue focused results.

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SEO Strategy I Recommend for Tech Startups

Comparison and Alternative Pages

Your highest converting pages. Tech buyers always evaluate multiple competitors before choosing a solution.

Product Led Content

Content that speaks directly to your product’s workflows, outcomes, and value.

Use Case Content

This attracts buyers with a clear and specific problem and high conversion intent.

Technical Guides for LLM Search

LLM friendly content that makes your product show up inside chat based answers.

Authority Building

Your startup cannot scale SEO without a strong reputation and strong PR presence.

Working Process and Timeline

Day 1 to 3

Technical audit, content audit, LLM.txt setup, competitive research.

Day 4 to 7

Strategy delivered.
First high intent articles published.
Technical fixes begin.

Week 2 to 4

Content production, authority building, backlinks, PR.

Week 5 and beyond

Rankings improve.
LLM visibility increases.
Inbound leads grow steadily.

Results to Expect

When you hire me as your SEO consultant, you can expect:

  • A steady stream of qualified inbound leads
  • Visibility in both Google and major LLMs
  • Higher trust and authority in your industry
  • Better PR presence and brand credibility
  • Faster ranking movement on purchase intent topics
  • Consistently improving inbound demand
  • A compounding content engine that brings leads daily

This is SEO that actually moves pipeline.

Pricing

Your package depends on content volume and business goals.

Book a Call With Me to Get Started

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