ABOUT US

Your Trusted SEO Partner

Tactical SEO Consulting is a results-driven digital marketing agency built on transparency, performance, and strategy. We understand that SEO can be confusing and filled with empty promises, that’s why we simplify the process, provide clear reporting, and focus on what matters most: helping your business grow. Whether you’re a local company aiming to dominate search results or an established brand looking to expand your reach, we craft strategies that bring measurable success.

THE MOST TRUSTED COLORADO SPRINGS SEO CONSULTANT TO HELP GROW YOUR BUSINESS

Growing your business online can feel confusing, time-consuming, and often disappointing — especially when you’ve worked with agencies that overpromise and underdeliver.

At Tactical SEO Consulting, we believe in a more transparent and effective way to achieve real growth. Led by Mike Barnwell, an SEO expert with years of experience helping local businesses increase traffic, leads, and sales, our process is focused on strategy, data, and consistency — not gimmicks or shortcuts.

Whether you’re a small business owner looking to improve your local rankings or an established company ready to expand your reach, we help you take the guesswork out of SEO. We identify what’s holding your site back, implement proven optimization strategies, and deliver measurable results that drive your business forward.

You don’t need a big team to get big results — you need the right expertise and the right strategy. Tactical SEO Consulting gives you both.

Our Proven Framework for SEO Success

Success in SEO doesn’t happen by chance. At Tactical SEO Consulting, we follow a proven framework designed to deliver results that last. Our process starts with in-depth research — analyzing competitors, target keywords, and your website’s current performance. From there, we build a solid foundation through technical SEO, content optimization, and authority-building tactics that align with Google’s best practices.

We believe in a balanced approach that combines strategy with creativity. Our content isn’t just optimized for search engines — it’s written to engage and convert real people. Every link we build, every keyword we target, and every page we optimize has a clear purpose: to move your business toward sustainable growth.

This consistent, strategic framework allows us to adapt quickly to algorithm changes, industry shifts, and new marketing trends — keeping your business ahead of the competition. Whether you’re targeting local customers or a nationwide audience, our system is designed to help you win.

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Our Core Values

At Tactical SEO Consulting, our foundation is built on trust, hard work, and measurable results. Every decision we make, every strategy we create, and every client we work with is guided by these principles. These are the values that define who we are and how we work.

Our Core Values

Effort with Purpose

We don’t just work hard — we work smart with clear direction. Every campaign, audit, and optimization we perform is driven by a purpose: to create tangible results that help our clients grow. We believe that consistent effort, paired with strategy, is what transforms an SEO campaign from good to exceptional.

Results Through Integrity

Success means nothing without honesty. We never take shortcuts or hide behind complex reports. Transparency is at the core of our client relationships you’ll always know what’s being done, why it matters, and how it impacts your business. Getting results the right way builds long-term success, not temporary wins.

Growth as a Continuous Journey

SEO is always evolving — and so are we. We invest time into learning, testing, and improving to stay ahead of every algorithm update and digital trend. This same growth mindset extends to our clients: as your business grows, we adapt our strategies to match your goals, ensuring lasting success at every stage.

Partnership Over Transactions

We don’t see our clients as contracts — we see them as partners. Our approach is collaborative, transparent, and focused on shared success. We take the time to understand your challenges, goals, and vision, because your growth is our mission. When you win, we win.

Lead with Value, Serve with Purpose

True leadership means empowering others. At Tactical SEO Consulting, we believe in using our expertise to help other businesses thrive and make a positive impact in their communities. By serving with integrity and leading with value, we aim to inspire growth — not just in search rankings, but in the people and businesses we work with.

Mike Barnwell

Founder & SEO Growth Specialist

In 2018, Mike Barnwell founded Tactical SEO Consulting in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with one goal — to help local, family-owned businesses grow through strategic SEO and data-driven digital marketing. What began as a small, locally operated effort quickly evolved into one of Colorado’s most trusted SEO agencies.

Mike’s approach is built on honesty, hard work, and measurable results. With over 15 years of experience in SEO, he has helped hundreds of businesses dominate search rankings, generate qualified leads, and achieve consistent revenue growth. Under his leadership, Tactical SEO Consulting has become an award-winning SEO agency known for its transparency, integrity, and high-performing campaigns.

His track record includes:

Scaling hundreds of local businesses to consistent six-figure revenue.
Generating millions in client sales through organic search.
Being trusted by major publications, including The Denver Post and Las Vegas Review-Journal.
Serving as a white-label SEO partner for marketing agencies across the U.S.

Mike’s background combines analytical thinking with strategic creativity. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Medicine and has been mentored by Alex Fedotoff, founder of Brand Builders Academy, and trained by top SEO professionals such as Blake Nubar.

Beyond his technical expertise, Mike believes in building long-term partnerships rooted in trust and collaboration. As a family-owned and locally operated business owner, he understands the challenges of entrepreneurship and the value of local community relationships.

His philosophy is simple: deliver exceptional results, remain transparent, and treat every client’s business as if it were his own.

Crisam De Gracia

Web Development Director

Crisam De Gracia is the Web Development Director at Tactical SEO Consulting, where he leads the strategy, execution, and optimization of high-performing digital experiences for global clients. With a strong background in WordPress development, SEO, and performance optimization, Crisam bridges the gap between creative design, technical execution, and measurable business results.

A hands-on leader, he specializes in building fast, scalable, and conversion-driven websites that align with each client’s growth goals. His expertise extends across technical SEO, Core Web Vitals optimization, and full-funnel user experience, ensuring every project not only looks exceptional but performs flawlessly across all devices.

Beyond his technical leadership, Crisam brings an entrepreneurial mindset shaped by managing his own digital ventures, including a social media marketing agency and a medical spa brand. This blend of strategic insight and real-world business experience allows him to craft web solutions that drive both visibility and revenue.

At Tactical SEO Consulting, Crisam continues to push boundaries in modern web development—streamlining workflows, mentoring teams, and turning complex digital challenges into scalable success stories.