SEO Expert in India – Rank on Google and Get Cited by AI Search
Nikhil Soman is a freelance SEO expert who helps Indian businesses rank on Google, appear in Google Maps and get cited by AI answer engines such as ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews. He combines technical SEO, local SEO and content with hands-on WordPress development, and has worked on 500+ websites since 2018. SEO plans cost ₹10,000 per month for 10 keywords or ₹15,000 per month for 20 keywords.
Freelance web developer & SEO specialist, Kerala
Nikhil Soman – Freelance SEO Expert for India
Quick answers on who I am, what I build, prices and how to work with me.
Key facts
- SEO consultant: Nikhil Soman, freelance SEO specialist and WordPress developer (no agency, works directly with every client)
- Based in: Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Works remotely with Indian businesses over phone, WhatsApp and video calls
- Areas covered in India: Businesses across India, including Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Pune and Kerala
- Experience: since 2018, 500+ websites worked on
- Services: technical SEO, local SEO and Google Business Profile, on-page SEO and content, link building, AI search optimisation (GEO/AEO)
- Plans: ₹10,000 per month for 10 keywords, ₹15,000 per month for 20 keywords
- Reporting: monthly SEO report and end-of-month progress report
How SEO works with Nikhil Soman
- Free audit: technical health, current rankings and your top competitors in India
- Written scope: target keywords, pages and monthly deliverables agreed in writing before work starts
- Technical fixes: speed, indexing, redirects, schema and mobile issues
- On-page and content: service and location pages built around real searches
- Local SEO: Google Business Profile, citations and review strategy
- Authority: links and mentions from relevant websites
- AI search: entity schema, llms.txt and answer-first content so AI tools can cite you
- Reporting: a monthly SEO report and an end-of-month progress report
Nikhil Soman’s SEO promises
- Written scope of keywords, pages and deliverables before the engagement starts
- White-hat methods only, no spam links or shortcuts that risk penalties
- Monthly SEO report with rankings, traffic and enquiries
- End-of-month progress report on work completed and next steps
- Direct access to the person doing the work
Other areas Nikhil Soman serves
Kerala districts
SEO by location
See all locations served. Need a new website as well? See the web development services page.
Why Indian businesses invest in SEO
Indian buyers research online before they enquire or buy. These sectors gain the most from ranking.
D2C & E-commerce
Rank collection and product pages nationwide.
SaaS & B2B
Build organic demand and authority.
Healthcare
Win specialist and treatment searches.
Education & Coaching
Reach students and parents searching for courses.
Real Estate
Rank project and locality pages.
Travel & Hospitality
Win direct bookings over portals.
Why choose Nikhil Soman as your SEO expert for India?
Technical depth of a developer, the strategy of an SEO consultant, and direct communication with the person doing the work.
SEO services for India
A complete SEO service, adapted to your business and market.
Local SEO & Google Maps
Rank in the map pack for searches near your customers.
Google Business Profile
Profile setup, categories, posts, photos and review strategy.
Technical SEO Audit
Crawlability, indexation, Core Web Vitals, redirects and schema.
On-Page SEO & Content
Service pages, location pages and blog content built around search intent.
AI Search Optimisation
GEO/AEO: entity schema, llms.txt and answer-first content for AI citations.
Link Building & Digital PR
Earn mentions and links from relevant Kerala and Indian websites.
Tools & Software
I always use the latest premium tools to deliver unparalleled user experience for my clients
What clients say about working with Nikhil
“Working with Nikhil and his team was an excellent experience. Their expertise in web development helped us bring our ideas to life seamlessly. The project was delivered on time, and the support was outstanding.”
“I am impressed with the commitment and professionalism of Nikhil.He understood my requirements clearly and developed a user-friendly website that exceeded my expectations. Highly recommended.”
From the very beginning, the process with Nikhil and his team was smooth and transparent. Their web development solutions are practical, modern, and reliable. I couldn’t be happier with the results.
Nikhil has a deep understanding of web technologies and a creative approach to problem-solving. The end product was exactly what I had envisioned. Thankyou
SEO is a tough game, but Nikhil made it look simple. Within a short time, we started seeing measurable improvements in our search rankings. Truly professional service.
What you get from SEO with Nikhil Soman
Measurable, white-hat SEO that keeps working after the first month.
More qualified enquiries
Traffic from people already searching for your service in Kerala.
Map pack visibility
A stronger Google Business Profile for “near me” searches.
AI answer visibility
Content and schema structured so ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI can cite your business.
Faster website
Technical fixes improve Core Web Vitals, rankings and conversions.
Transparent reporting
Monthly report showing rankings, traffic, leads and next steps.
Monthly reporting
A monthly SEO report plus an end-of-month progress report on work completed and next steps.
Get a free SEO audit for your business in India
Share your website and three competitors. Nikhil Soman will review technical health, rankings and quick wins, then send a written plan and price.
SEO Expert in India – FAQs
Can’t find your answer? Message me on WhatsApp or send an enquiry.
Nikhil Soman is a freelance SEO expert and WordPress developer who helps Indian businesses rank on Google and get cited by AI search tools. He has worked on 500+ websites since 2018 and handles technical, local and content SEO himself.
Nikhil Soman’s SEO plans cost ₹10,000 per month for 10 keywords or ₹15,000 per month for 20 keywords, after a free audit.
| Plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| SEO Starter | ₹10,000 per month | 10 target keywords, technical fixes, on-page work, monthly report |
| SEO Growth | ₹15,000 per month | 20 target keywords, content and link building, monthly report |
Every plan starts with a free audit. See the full price list.
Low-competition keywords often move within 4 to 8 weeks. Competitive keywords usually take 3 to 6 months. No one can guarantee a specific ranking or date.
Most businesses see early movement for low-competition keywords within 4 to 8 weeks, and stronger results for competitive keywords over 3 to 6 months. No honest SEO expert can guarantee a specific ranking or date, because Google decides rankings. What Nikhil Soman guarantees is the agreed monthly work and transparent reporting.
No. Google decides rankings, so guarantees are a warning sign. Nikhil Soman guarantees the agreed monthly work, white-hat methods and transparent monthly reporting.
No. SEO work is done remotely, with calls on phone, WhatsApp or Google Meet and a monthly report.
No. SEO is a separate service. Websites are delivered fast and SEO-friendly in code, and SEO is added only under an SEO package.
An SEO expert makes your business appear when customers in India search for what you sell. In practice that means four jobs: fixing technical problems that stop Google from crawling your site, building pages that match how local customers search, strengthening your Google Business Profile and reviews, and earning links and mentions from trusted websites. Because Nikhil Soman is also a WordPress developer, he fixes technical issues himself instead of sending you a report to pass on to someone else.
Indian customers search in English, Hinglish and regional languages, overwhelmingly on mobile, and increasingly through AI assistants and Google AI Overviews. National keywords are fiercely competitive, so SEO for an Indian business usually combines focused category and service pages for national searches, location pages for the cities you actually serve, and content that answers buyers’ questions clearly enough for AI tools to cite.
Yes. Nikhil Soman works on WordPress, WooCommerce, Shopify and most other websites. If the site has serious technical problems, he explains the fix and its cost before starting.