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Restaurant SEO Services in Des Moines, IA

Local SEO for restaurants & cafes in Des Moines isn't just about keywords—it's about dominating the map pack, earning reviews, and building local authority that drives real consultations.

Our SEO strategies for restaurants & cafes target the specific terms Des Moines clients search for—"restaurant Des Moines," "Des Moines cafe," and neighborhood-specific searches in Downtown, Midtown, Des Moines Heights. Restaurants often cross-promote with nearby retail and service businesses.

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Local Keyword Targeting

Optimized for 1783+ monthly searches including "restaurant Des Moines" and neighborhood-specific terms.

Google Business Profile

Complete GBP optimization to dominate the local map pack. Average improvement: 19 positions.

Industry-Specific Content

Menu pages with photos, online ordering integration, and content addressing local diners and event planners.

Review Management

Generate and showcase reviews from Des Moines clients. Our clients average 91% more profile calls.

Why Des Moines Restaurants & Cafes Need Specialized SEO

Restaurants & Cafes in Des Moines face unique challenges that generic SEO solutions can't address. Menu management and updates requires specialized knowledge. Online ordering integration demands careful attention to detail. And Reservation system needs means you need a partner who understands your industry.

We've worked with restaurants across Iowa, building SEO strategies that address these exact challenges while driving measurable results. Our Des Moines restaurants clients see increased leads, better conversion rates, and stronger online presence within 90 days.

What's Included in Our Restaurants & Cafes SEO

  • Comprehensive SEO audit for restaurants & cafes
  • Local keyword research targeting 1783+ monthly searches in Des Moines
  • On-page optimization for menu pages with photos
  • Restaurant schema markup implementation
  • Google Business Profile optimization
  • Local citation building across 87+ directories
  • Content strategy for restaurant, cafe, dining keywords
  • Review generation and management
  • Monthly ranking and traffic reports
  • Competitor analysis against 71 Des Moines competitors

Our Restaurants & Cafes SEO Process

  1. Market Audit: Analyze 71 Des Moines restaurants competitors, keyword landscape, and current rankings.
  2. Technical Optimization: Fix site speed, mobile issues, schema markup, and crawlability for restaurants sites.
  3. Content Strategy: Create menu pages with photos, location pages, and restaurant-focused content.
  4. Local SEO Execution: GBP optimization, citation building, and review generation for Des Moines visibility.
  5. Monitoring & Reporting: Track rankings, traffic, and conversions with monthly reports and strategy adjustments.

Recent Des Moines Restaurants & Cafes Wins

From Page 3 to Position 1

Des Moines Restaurants went from invisible to dominant for "restaurant Des Moines" in 86 days. Organic traffic increased 81%, generating 23 new client calls monthly.

Downtown Market Domination

Built hyperlocal content strategy targeting Downtown and Midtown. Now ranking top 3 for 14 neighborhood-specific keywords.

Google Business Profile Overhaul

Optimized GBP and generated 28 new reviews in 90 days. Map pack visibility improved 19 positions, driving 91% more profile calls.

What Des Moines Restaurants Say

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"Ranked on page 1 for 6+ keywords. Our competitors are wondering what happened."
Richard Allen Owner, Allen Bistro
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"After 7 months working with Vorgestern, we're ranking #1 for "Des Moines [our service]" and several related terms. The ROI has been substantial."
Maria Adams Proprietor, Adams Bistro
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"From technical fixes to local citations, Vorgestern covered every base. We're now outranking competitors who've been established for years."

Get SEO for Your Des Moines Restaurants Practice

Tell us about your restaurants practice and goals. We'll respond with a tailored strategy within one business day.

What Happens Next?

  1. Discovery Call: 15-minute call to understand your restaurants practice and goals.
  2. Custom Proposal: Detailed plan with deliverables, timeline, and investment.
  3. Kick-Off: Start within 7 days of approval.

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