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SEO is a long-term strategy, not a quick fix. While you may start to see improvements in keyword rankings and website traffic within 3-6 months, significant results that lead to a tangible increase in leads and sales typically take 6-12 months. The timeline depends on several factors, including the competitiveness of your industry, the current health of your website, and your chosen keywords. We believe in building a solid foundation for sustainable growth, so we focus on strategies that deliver lasting results.
The cost of our services is not a one-size-fits-all number. It is tailored to your specific business needs, goals, and budget. During our initial consultation, we'll perform a basic analysis of your website and online presence to understand your unique challenges and opportunities. Based on this, we'll provide a customised proposal that outlines the services and investment required to achieve your objectives. Our goal is to provide a clear return on your investment.
No ethical SEO agency can guarantee a #1 ranking. The SEO landscape is constantly changing, with Google's algorithm updating hundreds of times a year. While we cannot control Google, we can and do guarantee that we will apply the most up-to-date, effective, and white-hat SEO strategies to give your website the best possible chance of ranking highly. We focus on driving consistent, quality organic traffic and improving your overall online visibility.
SEO and social media marketing are two distinct but complementary digital marketing strategies. SEO focuses on increasing your visibility in search engine results (like Google) to attract organic traffic. Social media marketing, on the other hand, involves creating a strong brand presence and engaging with your audience on platforms like Facebook and Instagram. While you can choose to focus on one, they are most powerful when used together. A strong social media presence can drive traffic and build brand authority, which positively impacts your SEO efforts, while SEO ensures your business is discoverable by people actively searching for your services.
SEO investment varies depending on your business size, competition level, and goals. For most UK small businesses, effective SEO starts from around £500 per month for basic local SEO, with comprehensive campaigns ranging from £1,000-£3,000 monthly. Remember, SEO is an investment that compounds over time - whilst the initial cost might seem significant, the long-term value often exceeds traditional advertising. We offer various packages to suit different budgets and always ensure our clients see a positive return on their investment through increased website traffic and enquiries.
Local SEO focuses specifically on helping your business appear in location-based searches like "plumber near me" or "accountant in Peterborough." It involves optimising your Google My Business profile, building local citations, encouraging customer reviews, and creating location-specific content. Regular SEO targets broader, often national keywords and focuses more on general website authority. For most UK small businesses serving local customers, local SEO provides faster results and better ROI, which is why we specialise in helping businesses dominate their local markets.
SEO works for virtually every industry and business type, though the strategies and timelines may vary. Whether you're a solicitor, plumber, retailer, restaurant, or professional service provider, people are searching online for your services. Some industries are more competitive than others, but there are always opportunities to improve visibility and attract customers. During our initial consultation, we analyse your specific market, competition, and opportunities to create a tailored strategy that works for your unique business situation.
Key indicators that your SEO is working include increasing organic website traffic, improved keyword rankings for relevant terms, more enquiries from your website, higher visibility in local search results, and growing online brand awareness. We provide detailed monthly reports showing these metrics in easy-to-understand formats. If you're not seeing improvements in website traffic and enquiries after 6 months of consistent SEO efforts, it's likely your current strategy needs adjustment or professional review.
SEO requires ongoing maintenance to sustain results. If you stop SEO activities, your rankings will gradually decline as competitors continue their efforts and search engine algorithms evolve. However, the benefits don't disappear immediately - well-established websites can maintain some rankings for months. Think of SEO like maintaining a garden; consistent care yields the best results. This is why we recommend viewing SEO as an ongoing marketing channel rather than a one-time project, ensuring sustained growth and visibility.
No ethical SEO agency can guarantee specific rankings, as search engines control their algorithms and ranking factors. However, we can guarantee that we'll implement proven, white-hat SEO strategies that give your website the best possible chance of ranking highly. Our focus is on sustainable, long-term growth rather than quick fixes that might get penalised. We track progress transparently and adjust strategies based on results, ensuring you see consistent improvements in overall visibility and organic traffic.
SEO focuses on earning organic (free) search rankings through website optimisation, content creation, and authority building. Results take longer to achieve but provide sustainable, long-term traffic without per-click costs. Google Ads provides immediate visibility through paid advertisements, but traffic stops when you stop paying. SEO builds lasting value and credibility, whilst PPC offers quick results and precise targeting. Most successful businesses use both strategies together, with SEO for long-term growth and ads for immediate needs or competitive keywords.
To begin your SEO campaign, we need access to your website (admin/editing capabilities), Google Analytics and Search Console accounts, any existing social media profiles, and details about your target audience and business goals. We'll also need information about your main competitors and services you want to promote. Don't worry if you don't have all these set up - we can help create and configure these essential tools as part of our service. The more information you can provide about your business and customers, the better we can tailor our strategy.
We measure SEO success through multiple metrics including organic traffic growth, keyword ranking improvements, conversion rates from organic visitors, local visibility increases, and most importantly, the impact on your business enquiries and revenue. Our monthly reports show these metrics in clear, understandable terms along with the monetary value generated. We track phone calls, form submissions, and other conversions from organic search to demonstrate concrete ROI. Success isn't just about rankings - it's about generating real business results.
Absolutely! Whilst we're based in Peterborough, we work with businesses throughout the UK and beyond. Our digital marketing services can be delivered remotely, and we regularly conduct video consultations with clients nationwide. However, we do specialise in local SEO for UK businesses and have particular expertise in helping companies dominate their local markets. Whether you're in London, Manchester, Edinburgh, or anywhere else in the UK, we can help improve your search visibility and attract more customers to your business.
We believe in earning your business every month through results, not locking you into lengthy contracts. Whilst SEO is a long-term strategy that works best with sustained effort over 6-12 months, we offer flexible engagement terms. We typically work on a rolling monthly basis after an initial minimum period (usually 3-6 months) to allow enough time to implement strategies and start seeing results. You're free to cancel with 30 days' notice. We're confident that once you see the value we deliver, you'll want to continue working with us.
Transparency is at the heart of what we do. You'll receive comprehensive monthly reports that break down your website's performance, including keyword rankings, organic traffic growth, leads generated, and the work we've completed. These reports are clear and jargon-free, so you can easily understand the progress we're making. Additionally, your dedicated account manager will schedule regular check-in calls (monthly or quarterly, depending on your preference) to discuss results, answer questions, and plan next steps.
Yes! We offer a complimentary initial consultation where we'll discuss your business goals and challenges. During this conversation, we'll perform a basic review of your website and online presence to identify quick wins and opportunities. This gives you valuable insights with no obligation, and it helps us understand whether we're the right fit for your business. If we decide to work together, we'll then conduct a comprehensive technical SEO audit as part of our onboarding process.
Technical SEO is the foundation that ensures search engines can properly crawl, index, and understand your website. It includes elements like site speed optimisation, mobile responsiveness, fixing broken links, creating XML sitemaps, implementing structured data (schema markup), improving site architecture, and ensuring proper URL structure.
Whilst content and backlinks often get the spotlight, technical SEO is crucial because even the best content won't rank if Google can't properly access and understand your site. Technical issues can seriously harm your rankings and user experience. Common problems we find include slow page loading times, duplicate content issues, poor mobile usability, and crawl errors—all of which we identify and fix as part of our service.
Yes, we can help. If your website has been hit with a Google penalty (either manual or algorithmic), we can diagnose the issue, create a recovery plan, and implement the necessary fixes. This typically involves identifying problematic backlinks, removing or disavowing toxic links, fixing on-site issues like thin content or keyword stuffing, and if necessary, submitting a reconsideration request to Google.
Recovery timelines vary depending on the severity of the penalty and the type of violation, but we've successfully helped businesses recover and regain their rankings. The key is addressing the root cause properly and committing to white-hat SEO practices moving forward.
Absolutely. Comprehensive keyword research is one of the first things we do when taking on a new client. We identify the search terms your potential customers are actually using, analyse the competition for those keywords, and prioritise opportunities based on search volume, difficulty, and business value.
We don't just look at high-volume generic terms—we focus on finding long-tail keywords and buyer-intent phrases that will drive qualified traffic most likely to convert into leads and sales. This research forms the foundation of your entire SEO strategy, from content creation to on-page optimisation.
Whilst we're based in Peterborough and love supporting local businesses, we work with clients throughout the entire UK. Thanks to modern technology, we can effectively manage SEO campaigns for businesses anywhere in the country. We conduct virtual meetings, share screens, and communicate seamlessly via email, phone, and video calls.
That said, if you're a local Peterborough business, we're also happy to meet face-to-face for that personal touch. Whether you're in London, Manchester, Edinburgh, or right here in Peterborough, we deliver the same high-quality, results-driven SEO service.
Great question! Here's what sets us apart:
1. No nonsense, transparent approach - We explain everything in plain English, not confusing jargon. You'll always understand what we're doing and why.
2. Customised strategies, not cookie-cutter packages - Every business is different, so we tailor our approach to your specific goals, industry, and budget rather than forcing you into a one-size-fits-all package.
3. White-hat methods only - We never take shortcuts or use risky tactics that could get you penalised. We build sustainable, long-term results.
4. Focus on ROI, not just rankings - Whilst rankings matter, we ultimately measure success by the leads, sales, and revenue we help generate for your business.
5. Local expertise with national reach - We understand the UK market intimately and combine big-agency expertise with the personal service and flexibility of a boutique agency.
6. Ongoing education and adaptation - The SEO landscape changes constantly, and we invest heavily in staying current with the latest algorithm updates and best practices.
This depends on your time, budget, expertise, and business goals. DIY SEO can work if you have the time to learn and consistently implement strategies, but there are significant considerations:
Reasons to hire an agency:
When DIY might work:
Most business owners find that hiring an agency delivers faster, more consistent results and actually saves money when you factor in the opportunity cost of their time. We're happy to provide educational resources either way, but we believe professional SEO delivers the best ROI for serious businesses.
Not necessarily. Many websites can achieve significant SEO improvements without a complete redesign. During our initial audit, we'll assess your current site and identify what's working and what needs improvement.
In many cases, we can optimise your existing site through:
However, if your website is very outdated, not mobile-friendly, extremely slow, or built on an obsolete platform, a redesign might be necessary for best results. We'll be honest about this during our assessment. If a redesign is needed, we can guide you through the process or work with your existing web developer to ensure the new site is SEO-friendly from the ground up.
Absolutely. Optimising existing content is often one of the quickest wins we can deliver. Many websites have pages that are close to ranking well but need refinement. We'll:
This is often more cost-effective than creating entirely new content, and it can produce results relatively quickly. We'll identify which existing pages have the most potential and prioritise those for optimisation.