LOCAL SEO — MANCHESTER
SEO Consultant in Manchester
SEO designed to promote your Manchester business and increase conversions, without the overhead expenses of an SEO agency.
739 to 8,150 organic visitors per month
8+ years of SEO experience — no obligation.
A roofer in Oldham gets most of his work from word of mouth, until a storm rips through and every homeowner in a five mile radius reaches for their phone instead of an address book. Regulars keep a Northern Quarter cafe busy, but new customers almost always start with a search rather than a walk past the window, and three other practices within a ten minute drive compete with a dentist in Chorlton for the same searches. Different businesses, same problem, if you’re not visible on Google when someone’s actually looking, you’re invisible full stop. Whether you’re based in Salford, Didsbury, Stockport, or right in the city centre, good SEO is about being visible for the handful of searches that actually turn into paying customers.
On-page SEO. Making sure readers and search engines love your site, from keyword research to keyword optimisation.
SEO content writing. Content that pulls in your dream client and ranks well. Blogs, landing pages, product descriptions, you name it.
Technical SEO. Digging deep into the technical elements so your site runs like a dream, fixing the issues pulling it back.
Local SEO. Custom strategies that help you rule the local market, from Google Business to local directories.
Problems I solve
What's usually holding a site like yours back
Lack of local presence
Competing against larger rivals while building a local presence can be daunting. From managing your Google Business profile to penning copy for your landing pages, I'll help you tap into your local target audience in Manchester.
Ranking for the right keywords is a headache
Whether you want to target top-of-funnel keywords that grab the most traffic or bottom-of-funnel keywords that attract buying customers, we'll work together to perfect your keyword strategy.
Struggling to convert visitors into leads and customers
Traffic doesn't matter much if it doesn't lead to business results. That's why I also work hard to push your conversions up along with your traffic.
How it works
How this engagement starts
01
Website audit
I'll dive deep into your website and run an SEO audit to identify strengths, weaknesses, areas for improvement, and threats. We'll go through this report in our first meeting.
02
Consultation
We'll jump on a call where I introduce myself, break down the report, and gather more intel about your business goals, target audience, current SEO efforts, and challenges.
03
SEO proposal
I'll draft up an SEO proposal that sums up the services I'll provide, timelines, deliverables, and pricing. Once we're both happy, we formalise the agreement and I get to work.
04
Implementation
Armed with fresh insights, I'll roll up my sleeves and start working on your personalised SEO campaign, handling all the SEO optimisations and keeping you updated on progress.
Proof, not promises
Copper pipe manufacturer: +1,003% organic visitors
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FAQ
Questions people ask before we start
How much does SEO cost for a Manchester business?
If you want work that moves the needle, expect to invest at least £1,000 a month, covering the basics done properly, technical fixes, content, and local optimisation. Bigger businesses that serve multiple areas across Greater Manchester usually spend £1,500 to £3,000. Before we start, I'll walk you through what's realistic and what kind of return you can expect.
How long does it take for SEO to work in Manchester?
If your website has been around for a while and Google already knows it exists, you'll usually start to see small improvements within four to eight weeks. Leads often follow after three to six months, once the technical work, content, and local signals start to kick in. If your site is brand new, it can take longer.
Can you guarantee page one rankings?
No, and no one credible should. I can show you what's achievable and what other Manchester businesses are ranking for, but Google decides who shows up first. What I do guarantee is consistent, transparent work that moves you toward more leads.
How do you choose which keywords to target?
I start with your goals, what services bring profit and what areas you want to grow in, then research how people in Manchester actually search for those services, and map the best keywords to specific pages based on search intent and conversion.
Do you offer ongoing SEO maintenance after initial optimisation?
Yes. I offer ongoing maintenance to make sure your website holds onto its rankings, monitoring performance, making adjustments, and staying on top of Google algorithm changes.
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