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Solar SEO

Homeowners research solar energy for weeks before they call. Our solar marketing meets them online at each step, from the first question to a local quote.

  • ✓Map rank for installer searches near you
  • ✓Pages for panels, batteries and costs
  • ✓Incentive copy that matches current law
  • ✓Month-to-month, no long contract
PriceFrom $3,500/mo
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Why it matters

Solar buyers changed in 2026

The renewable energy industry looks different after 2025. Four shifts decide which solar companies win the sale and which marketing strategy still works.

01

The federal credit ended

The IRS says its 30% residential clean energy credit is not available for home systems placed in service after 2025.

02

Search demand cooled

US searches for solar panel installation fell from 110K in March 2026 to 27.1K in August 2026.

03

Savings claims face scrutiny

The FTC tells solar sellers to disclose the total price and never overstate incentive savings in their marketing.

04

Trust decides the sale

Owners check licenses, reviews and finished installs before they let any company onto their roof.

Keywords

Solar keywords mapped to the right pages

Owners search by product, cost and location. Our keyword research groups related keywords, and we target each group with one page. That targeting keeps every page clear and useful.

solar panels246KHow panels work and what they costSolar panels guide with real install examples
solar panels for home90.5KWhether solar fits their house and roofHome solar page with a fit checklist
solar panel installation74KA company to install panels at homeInstallation page with your process
solar company22.2KA trusted local company with real installsHome page and Google Business Profile
solar battery14.8KBackup power and stored solar energyBattery page with the brands you install
solar companies near me14.8KA local installer they can meet in personGoogle Business Profile and city pages
solar installers near me12.1KAn installer close enough to visitCity pages for each service area
solar panel cost12.1KA price range before booking quotesCost guide with financing terms

US averages across the twelve months to August 2026, per Google Ads data. City versions run smaller, so we size each market.

Strategy

Our solar SEO strategy in six parts

A solar SEO strategy has to follow a long buying cycle. Owners research, compare and wait for the right moment, so every stage of a renewable energy decision needs a page. That is what SEO for solar companies looks like in 2026.

  1. 01

    Keyword strategy by buying stage

    We sort keywords into research, cost, battery and local installer searches. Research keywords build trust early, while local keywords drive sales calls. Each stage gets its own page, so owners always find a relevant next step and new leads keep coming.

  2. 02

    Service and product pages

    Panels, batteries, inverters, monitoring and solar panel repair each get a page. It explains the equipment, the brands you install and typical timelines. Plain product information helps owners compare you with other solar companies, improves your position in search engine results and brings leads.

  3. 03

    Local pages for every service area

    Each city you serve gets a page with nearby installs, permit notes and the utility your customers use. That local site structure supports map and organic rankings alike. A city-by-city strategy also helps with targeting towns where crews want more leads.

  4. 04

    Content marketing for the long decision

    Owners ask questions about roof age, shading, batteries, financing and payback before they sign. Content marketing answers those renewable energy questions with guides that target real searches and link to service pages. Good guides drive organic traffic from every search engine for months and keep improving as they earn links.

  5. 05

    Link building in the energy industry

    Links from local news, roofing partners, clean energy nonprofits and supplier directories show search engines that real people know your company. We earn them with useful content and partnerships, never paid link networks. Steady link building is a long-term strategy that raises authority and your position.

  6. 06

    Speed and structure

    Search engine optimization depends on a fast site with a clean structure. Each month we fix slow pages, layout shifts on phones, missing schema and crawl errors, then keep improving performance. Better performance keeps owners reading your cost and battery pages instead of a competitor's.

What's included

Monthly solar SEO and marketing work

We work inside accounts that belong to your company. Your monthly report shows rankings, traffic, leads and how the strategy is working.

Profile upkeep

Profile optimization with solar categories, the areas you serve and fresh photos of finished arrays each week.

Product and service pages

Panels, batteries and repairs, each on a page that explains the equipment and your process.

Pages for each city

Every town in your region gets local keywords, installs, utility notes and permit timelines on its own page.

Reviews after power-on

Smarfle texts each owner after the system goes live. Online reviews about the crew help the next buyer.

Crawl and speed checks

Search engine crawl checks, fast phone pages, schema and clean redirects, reviewed every month.

Accurate incentive pages

Tax and rebate pages cite the official source and change as soon as the law does.

The goal

Owners sign with the installer who explained it best.

Solar is a long decision with many questions. Success comes from answering them before a competitor does.

Results

Organic growth in other long-research fields

Solar buyers research like legal clients and patients do. These clients' own Search Console data shows what steady organic growth looks like.

clicks a day · 7-day avg26 → 560 a day
Traced from Search Console · view the screenshot
Law firm

Law firm

113K clicksSearch Console · 16 months
clicks a day · 7-day avg180 → 330 a day
Traced from Search Console · view the screenshot
Dental

Dental practice

119K clicksSearch Console · 16 months
Rules and trust

Solar marketing that stays honest and compliant

The FTC has warned consumers about solar scams, so honest pages stand out. Our marketing strategy for solar builds trust without promises you can't keep.

The site closes the dealRankings bring owners in. Conversion optimization on a fast site, with real costs and financing, turns visits into appointments.Solar web design
  1. 01

    Incentive pages that match current law

    The IRS says the residential clean energy credit is not available for property placed in service after December 31, 2025. We remove or rewrite any page that still promises it. Florida still exempts solar energy systems from sales tax and keeps their value out of home property assessments. Incentive information in your marketing links to the official source.

  2. 02

    Claims the FTC watches

    FTC guidance tells solar sellers to disclose the total price, explain financing terms in clear words and avoid overstating savings from incentives. It also calls free or no-cost solar offers scams. Our copy shows ranges with assumptions, never guaranteed bill savings.

  3. 03

    Marketing claims about green energy

    Clean and renewable energy claims fall under the FTC's Green Guides, which help marketers avoid misleading environmental claims. We keep green marketing language specific and backed by facts you can support.

  4. 04

    Licenses that build trust

    In Florida, photovoltaic work needs a solar contractor or electrical contractor license, both issued through the DBPR. State law also puts the contractor's license number in each offer of services and in advertising, so it appears on each page that sells.

  5. 05

    Lead follow-up and consent

    If your sales team calls or texts new leads, consent matters. FCC rules require prior written consent, which a website form can capture, before prerecorded telemarketing calls. Commercial texts need written consent too, so forms carry wording your attorney approves.

  6. 06

    Tracking leads to sales

    Tracking numbers and form tags show which pages bring leads. Your monthly marketing report connects rankings, organic traffic and booked consultations across search and ad platforms. You see what drives sales, which campaigns to improve and how to adjust the SEO strategy. Success means booked consultations, not just traffic.

  7. 07

    How the map pack works for installers

    Relevance, distance and prominence are the three factors Google's search engine names for local results. Many solar companies serve a wide radius, so city pages and reviews from each town help fill the gaps. Our map strategy also keeps your details consistent on directory platforms like Yelp and the BBB.

Pricing

Solar SEO fees by office

Solar needs product, city and incentive pages kept current, and the base reflects that content strategy and link building. Office listings on Google bill separately.

Solar SEO

From $3,500/mo

Best for Solar installers covering one region or many. Office listings on Google run $700 a month apiece.

  • ✓Product, battery and cost pages
  • ✓City pages across your service region
  • ✓Incentive pages checked against the law
  • ✓Profile optimization for each office
  • ✓Monthly report with leads by page
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Price for your business
Locations
One Google Business Profile each
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$4,200/mo

$3,500 base + $700 × 1 profile. Month-to-month, no setup contract.

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Want a site that sells the system? Solar web design starts at $7,000.
Where we work

Solar SEO from our Orlando and New York offices

We provide SEO for solar installers near both offices, and we handle solar marketing across the US by phone and video.

  • ●Orlando
  • ●Kissimmee
  • ●Winter Park
  • ●Clermont
  • ●Lake Nona
  • ●Long Island
  • ●Westchester
  • ●Queens
  • ●Staten Island

A weekly Smarfle map scan shows which towns need more work.

FL · Orlando office111 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801(321) 732-8258Directions on Google Maps ↗
NY · New York office1177 6th Ave, New York, NY 10036(347) 918-2146Directions on Google Maps ↗
★★★★★
“Really good experience with Rathly Marketing. They helped fix several SEO issues on our website and improved our visibility in New York search results. We started seeing better rankings and more calls within the first few months. ...”
MNMẫn N.
New York · Google review · Sep 2026
★★★★★
“Ordered a website SEO audit and received clear recommendations in an easy-to-understand format. Their developer is already implementing the technical SEO suggestions. They work fast!”
PMPavlo M.
Orlando · Google review · Mar 2025
★★★★★
“Ihor is a highly skilled individual when it comes to website development. He built a new website for us. Delievered on time. And was very responsive. I recommend him for your project.”
DDrparkernyc
Orlando · Google review · Nov 2025
Real answers

Solar installers ask, we answer

Cost

What does SEO cost a solar installer?

The website side runs from $3,500 per month, and every office listing on Google costs $700 more. No long contract applies.
Basics

Is SEO paid or free for solar companies?

Both, in a way. Search engine optimization brings organic clicks that cost nothing each, while ads charge per click. The work behind it, from pages and links to reviews, takes skilled time.
Incentives

Can a solar website still mention the 30% federal tax credit?

Only as history. The IRS says the residential clean energy credit does not apply to home systems placed in service after December 31, 2025.
Timeline

When does solar SEO pay off?

Map rank often moves within weeks of profile and citation work. Product and city pages usually climb over 3 to 4 months and keep gaining traffic after six.Read the full answer →
Ads

Do Local Services Ads work for solar installers?

They can. Google lists solar energy contractors as a category and bills per lead, with a Google Verified badge. They pair well with SEO while pages climb.Read the full answer →
Keywords

What keywords should a solar company target first?

A sound keyword strategy starts with local buying searches like solar installers near me and solar company. Cost and battery keywords come next, research topics last.Read the full answer →

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