SEO for BIPOC-owned businesses that center voice and culture

You shouldn’t have to erase your identity to be visible online. We build SEO strategies for BIPOC-owned businesses that honor your tone, culture, and boundaries — while helping you grow sustainably.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Rocio understood my tone, my boundaries, and my goals. Their SEO work gave me confidence and clarity, not just clicks.” – Oré Akinsanmi, UI/UX Designer

Why so many BIPOC-owned brands get buried online

Visibility shouldn’t mean compromise, but it often does.

You’re not doing it wrong. You’ve been navigating systems that weren’t built for your story. Most SEO strategies assume you’ll adopt a generic or neutral tone.

It’s not your fault if visibility feels draining or out of reach. The truth is, your people are looking for you. SEO helps them find you on your terms.

At Marketing by Rocio, we build SEO frameworks rooted in culture, consent, and clarity.

We’re not here to water you down. We’re here to amplify your real voice with strategy that lasts.

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Why do BIPOC-owned businesses need SEO?

Most SEO advice erases cultural nuance. You don’t need to sound like a tech startup — you need to sound like you.

Your audience is searching for someone like you. BIPOC clients and collaborators are looking for culturally aligned businesses. Let’s help them find you.

Being underrepresented in search is structural — not your fault. Our SEO strategies work to close that gap, not exploit it.

You’ve already built trust offline. We’ll help you reflect that credibility online through search-optimized content and structure.

Visibility should feel safe and empowering. We design SEO systems that align with your voice, boundaries, and energy.

Dan Pepitone
Dan Pepitone
NYC-based Small Business Lawyer
Rocio’s SEO audit and implementation work gave my website a real boost—clean, targeted improvements that didn’t compromise my tone or values as a New York City-based lawyer. I’ve already seen measurable increases in visibility and traffic, and now feel equipped to build sustainably. Can’t recommend their SEO services enough!
Nick Fager
Nick Fager
Found of NYC-based queer-affirming therapy practice Expansive Therapy
As a therapy practice based in New York City, Rocio was a fantastic match for our SEO needs. Coming into the process, we didn't know a lot about SEO strategy, and Rocio was very effective in meeting us where we were and taking our website to the next level. Rocio also taught us many strategies along the way so that we could do SEO improvements ourselves, which felt really generous. It felt like Rocio really wanted to help our company, and delivered very impressive results. Not only have we improved greatly in terms of our rankings, but we now feel like we have a solid grasp on what is needed to keep the momentum going. Highly recommend!!!
Sarah Crisp
Sarah Crisp
Founder of Queer Social Club
After running Queer Social Club (queersocialclub.com) for two years alone, I knew I needed to level up the focus, but was overwhelmed and didn't know where to start. I decided to hire consultant support from a marketing professional who understood both queer culture AND digital marketing strategy - Rocio was the perfect person for this! Working together has equipped me with a whole new level of tools, focus, and priorities for the next year of business and community-building. I plan to hire Rocio again as many times as possible, and recommend MBR to anyone looking for an efficient and creative marketing/branding expert!
Trav Johnson
Trav Johnson
Founder of Queerency
I hired Rocio to help with search engine optimization for my website. Not only was Rocio knowledgeable, thorough, and the utmost professional, but her results speak for themselves: within weeks, my website was the top-ranking search result on Google for crucial keywords related to my subject matter! I highly recommend Rocio and look forward to working with her again in the near future.
Mars Klokow
Mars Klokow
Branding and Design Expert
Rocio’s coaching exceeded my expectations. Rocio didn’t only explain the basics and technicalities of personal branding to me but also took their time to encourage me to show my true colors. Their know-how about building a brand story helped me elevate the communication of the purpose of both my personal and business profile.
Jakub Chour
Jakub Chour
Head of Mobile Marketing at HER app
I liked Rocio’s unique network in the queer business and fashion space, and their ability to communicate within the marketing team environment. It was a great experience, thanks Rocio!

About Rocio, a strategist who builds visibility with care

As a queer, BIPOC entrepreneur, I know how easy it is to feel like SEO isn’t for us. But I also know what happens when we take up space intentionally and on our terms.

I’ve helped values-led brands in tech, wellness, education, and advocacy grow their reach without sacrificing their truth. With over a decade of experience in SEO and brand messaging, I center cultural awareness, voice preservation, and long-term visibility in every strategy I build.

I’ve worked with LGBTQ+ apps, grassroots organizations, and BIPOC-led collectives — and I bring that same care to entrepreneurs, consultants, and creatives building on their own terms.

  • Queer- and BIPOC-owned business
  • Experienced in cultural messaging and inclusive strategy
  • Based in NYC and Paris, serving globally

You don’t need to go mainstream to be found. Let’s build strategy that reflects who you are — not who you’re told to be.

Rocio Sanchez - SEO expert for BIPOC-owned businesses

SEO services for BIPOC-owned businesses

branding expert

Voice-safe SEO audits

Protect your voice and tone.

We audit your site for structure, content, and alignment — not just traffic numbers.

It’s about helping your message resonate and rank, without watering anything down.

LGBTQ+ SEO consulting and content strategy

Inclusive keyword research

Be found by your people.

We target keywords your audience is actually using — in your language, your style.

No jargon, no translation needed — just clear, inclusive strategy.

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Long-term visibility plans

Grow with clarity, not pressure.

Our content and strategy plans are designed to support your energy, not drain it.

You choose the pace — we provide the path.

Can't find the service you're looking for?
Let's figure it out together.

Frequently asked questions

Can SEO help me compete with big brands?

Yes. Strategic SEO helps you show up for your niche — even if your budget is smaller or your content is different.
Not at all. Your voice is part of your power. We’ll work with it — not erase it.
Absolutely. We’ll meet you where you are and make SEO feel doable — not overwhelming.
Yes. You can hire us just for audits, plans, or collaborative sessions — no pressure to commit to a full build.
Nope. We work across industries — what matters is values alignment and the desire to be found, authentically.

How my SEO services works

Connect
with me

We’ll book a 30-minute call to assess your needs and goals.

Audit
& assess

I’ll review your site’s content, structure, and visibility gaps.

Your SEO roadmap

You’ll receive clear action steps tailored to your priorities.

Implement & elevate

DIY with confidence — or hire me to support implementation.

Ready to stop guessing and start ranking?

Let’s map out an SEO plan rooted in clarity, strategy, and long-term impact — not hustle or hype.

Start your SEO journey — and start showing up.

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “As a therapy practice based in New York City, Rocio was a fantastic match for our SEO needs. … It felt like Rocio really wanted to help our company, and delivered very impressive results. … Highly recommend!!!”Nick Fager, Expansive Therapy

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Rocio’s SEO audit and implementation work gave my website a real boost—clean, targeted improvements that didn’t compromise my tone or values as a New York City-based lawyer. … Can’t recommend their SEO services enough!”Dan Pepitone, Pepitone Law

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “ After running Queer Social Club (queersocialclub.com) for two years alone, I knew I needed to level up the focus, but was overwhelmed and didn’t know where to start. I decided to hire consultant support from a marketing professional who understood both queer culture AND digital marketing strategy – Rocio was the perfect person for this!”Sarah Crisp, Queer Social Club

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