Eric Strate

Based in the Carmel Valley neighborhood of San Diego (92130), Eric Strate operates as an independent SEO and AEO consultant serving businesses across the metro area, including Del Mar, Gaslamp Quarter, Coronado, North Park, and Chula Vista. He works on a limited, private-client basis alongside other commitments, positioning his practice around enterprise-level SEO and Answer Engine Optimization work rather than a high-volume agency model. He is described as the creator of the Web Answer Citation Protocol (WACP), a method tied to his AEO specialization. Inquiries are handled by appointment and typically receive a response within one business day. Services center on search engine optimization, digital strategy, pay-per-click, and technical audits, with particular emphasis on Answer Engine Optimization. The engagement process begins with a call or form exchange to confirm goals and current setup, followed by a technical and AEO audit of the client's site that produces a prioritized remediation plan. From there, clients receive a proposal outlining scope, timeline, and a flat monthly rate, with local SEO packages starting at $2,000 per month. This structured sequence — audit, remediation plan, then proposal — forms the core method described for onboarding new work.