SEO & Website Optimization in Nova Scotia

Helping small businesses and service providers across Halifax, South Shore, and Queens County show up online.

Turning outdated websites into powerful, purposeful platforms

Suzanne Rushton offers Free SEO Audits or upgrade to a Detailed SEO Audit of your website and online presence!

Hi! I’m Suzanne, founder of Digital Optimist. I work with small business owners, creative entrepreneurs, and local service providers across Nova Scotia to improve their websites, boost their Google rankings, and get found online — without the stress.

Whether you're in Halifax, Liverpool, or anywhere on the South Shore, I offer SEO audits, website updates, and ongoing support that’s tailored, affordable, and designed to actually work.

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What I Do

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SEO Services for Nova Scotia Businesses

I specialize in practical, effective SEO for small businesses, from keyword research and Google Business Profile optimization to detailed audits and long-term ranking strategies.

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Website Optimization & Updates

Have a slow or outdated site? I’ll update your content and make sure your site speaks to your ideal clients, no full rebuild required (unless you want one).

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Local SEO for Halifax and the South Shore

I use location-based strategies to help your business appear where local customers are searching — on Google Maps, search results, and more.

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Free 5 minute SEO audit
I’m friendly, but picky when it comes to your online presence.

5 MINUTE ASSESSMENT

I support a wide range of businesses across Nova Scotia, including:

  • Law firms and other professionals

  • Naturopathic doctors and wellness practitioners

  • Artists, photographers and creative entrepreneurs

  • Consultants and solo service providers

  • Online retailers and tourism companies

  • Anyone with a website that needs a refresh!

Who I Work With

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GO at YOUR own PACE

affordable and ACTIONABLE

$49 for Lifetime ACCESS

DIY fast, free and easy SEO

Buy the course now!

Or take the course for free when you book a website or SEO overhaul!

I got more SEO work done in a few sessions with Suzanne than I would have in a year on my own.”

~ Alison @ Soulfire Studios

White label SEO services to help businesses enhance their online presence and drive organic traffic.

White Label SEO for Web Designers

If you're a web designer and want to offer SEO as part of your packages, I’ve got white label options that integrate seamlessly into your process. Let’s chat.

Whitelabel SEO
SEO and technical support for entrepreneurs

Let’s Make Your Website Work for You

If your site feels stuck or invisible, it’s time for a change. Whether you want DIY guidance, one-off support, or long-term help, I’ll make sure your digital presence finally pulls its weight. I’m excited to help get your Nova Scotia business on the map!

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FAQ

  • I got you!!

    I have a fully supported “get things done” half day offer where we do all the things, together, in four hours. On or offline.

    More details available on the digital strategy page here.

    I offer monthly retainer packages for any budget which you can view here.

  • Feel free to get in touch and explain your situation so I can help you decide which option is best suited for your time, budget and goals of business. Email me.

  • I am so confident in this work, that I will refund you if you do NOT see an increase in overall traffic in 1-3 months. I will also guarantee you an SEO score of at least 80% by the time I am finished.

    We take a measurement of your traffic before starting work together, and then again at the end or shortly thereafter. If traffic remains unchanged or goes down, you qualify for a refund.

    To qualify for the refund you must have completed the specific tasks given to you, which often look like writing, sharing, posting or soliciting reviews. You must also be tracking some sort of analytics so we can check.