Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Get found easier on Google by your ideal customers.
Our SEO service boosts your visibility, improves your rankings and helps you appear in front of the people searching for your products or services.
Understand how SEO works and why it matters for your business
Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) helps your business appear higher in Google when people search for your products or services. It’s one of the most powerful ways to generate long-term, consistent traffic — without relying on paid ads. Our SEO approach is simple: make your website clear, helpful and easy for both Google and your customers to understand.
Below is a breakdown of how SEO works, what impacts your rankings and the core areas every business should focus on.
What is SEO and why does it matter?
SEO is the process of improving your website so search engines can understand it and recommend it to the right people. When done well, SEO helps you:
Rank higher for relevant searches
Bring in more organic traffic
Build trust and credibility
Generate leads without increasing ad spend
Create long-term, sustainable visibility
Most customers start their buying journey with a Google search. If your website doesn’t show up, they’ll choose a competitor who does.
How SEO works: the key areas that influence rankings
1. On-page SEO
This is everything visible on your website. Google rewards pages that are clear, well-structured and genuinely helpful. Key elements include:
Strong titles and headings
Valuable, easy-to-read content
Keywords placed naturally
Internal linking
Optimised URLs
Clear page structure
On-page SEO helps both users and search engines understand your content instantly.
2. Technical SEO
Technical SEO makes your website fast, clean and easy to crawl. It includes:
Site speed
Mobile optimisation
Sitemap structure
Indexing
Fixing broken links
Page experience
If Google can’t crawl your site properly, ranking becomes much harder — even if your content is strong.
3. Local SEO
For businesses serving specific areas, local SEO helps you appear in map results and local search listings. It focuses on:
Google Business Profile optimisation
Local citations
Location-based landing pages
Local keyword targeting
Reviews and reputation
This is essential for service-based businesses targeting towns or counties.
4. Content creation
High-quality content is at the centre of any strong SEO strategy. Google rewards websites that consistently publish:
Helpful guides
Clear explanations
Service pages
Blogs and articles
FAQs that answer search queries
The more useful your website is, the more likely Google is to recommend it.
5. Backlinks
Backlinks are links from other websites pointing to yours. They act like online “votes of confidence”.
High-quality backlinks can:
Improve authority
Increase your trust score
Boost your rankings
Help you compete with bigger websites
The key is quality, not quantity.
What businesses get wrong about SEO
Many businesses expect instant results, but SEO is a long-term strategy. The goal is not just to rank higher — it’s to turn traffic into real enquiries. Quick fixes often fail because they:
Target the wrong keywords
Publish rushed content
Ignore user experience
Over-optimise (or under-optimise)
Don’t build authority
The best SEO focuses on clarity, value and long-term improvements.
How long does SEO take to work?
Most businesses start seeing early improvements within 6–12 weeks, with stronger results building over 3–6 months. Growth continues over time as your content, authority and trust increase.
SEO is long-term — but it pays off long-term too.
Why consistent SEO is worth it
When your website appears at the top of Google, you benefit from:
Free ongoing traffic
More brand awareness
Better customer trust
Stronger lead generation
Reduced reliance on paid ads
SEO compounds over time, meaning your results improve the longer you invest.
FAQS
Your SEO questions answered.
How do I know if my website needs SEO?
If your website isn’t appearing on Google, isn’t generating leads or hasn’t been updated in a while, it almost certainly needs SEO. Even well-designed sites require optimisation to perform well in search.
What’s the difference between SEO and Google Ads?
Google Ads show your business instantly at the top of search results — but you pay per click. SEO builds long-term, organic visibility. The best strategy often combines both: ads for immediate leads, SEO for sustainable growth.
How much does SEO cost for a small business?
SEO pricing varies depending on your website size, goals and how competitive your industry is. Most small businesses invest between £250–£850 per month, depending on the level of work required. The key is choosing a strategy that fits your goals and budget.