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SEO Services in Preston and Across the UK

SEO that drives enquiries

If your website does not bring in leads or sales, the strategy behind it is not working. Every decision made is focused on improving visibility for a direct impact on revenue, a structured approach that aligns search intent, content and conversion.

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The briefing

SEO built around your business goals

SEO is not simply about ranking for more keywords. It is about making your website more visible for the searches that can bring the right people to your business. We combine technical SEO, keyword research, on-page optimisation, content and authority building to improve organic visibility, attract relevant traffic and turn more searches into enquiries or sales.

It covers everything from the technical setup of your website to the content on each page and the links pointing to your site. Done properly, it brings a consistent flow of relevant visitors without paying for every click, and unlike paid advertising, the results compound over time.

Based in Preston and working with businesses across Lancashire and the UK, we take on a small number of clients at a time so each campaign gets proper attention. If your customers are nearby, local SEO is usually where we start.

Operations

What we do

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Technical SEO

Making sure your website is built correctly for search engines is where we start. If the technical foundation is weak, results are harder to produce. If AI answers matter to you, see AI and answer engine optimisation.

  • Fixing crawl and indexing issues
  • Improving site speed and performance
  • Structuring pages properly
  • Ensuring mobile usability
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Keyword research & strategy

We identify exactly what your customers are looking for, no guesswork. The aim: position your business in front of people ready to act.

  • High-intent keywords
  • Commercial search terms
  • Local and/or national targeting
  • Competitor keyword gap analysis
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On-page SEO

Each page is optimised to target what it is supposed to, matching what a user expects to find when searching.

  • Page structure and headings
  • Internal linking
  • Content optimisation
  • Meta data improvements
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Content strategy

Content keeps you visible long-term. Every piece has a purpose and supports the overall strategy. Need the writing done too? See SEO content writing.

  • Targets new keyword opportunities
  • Builds authority in your industry
  • Supports existing service pages
  • Structured for both readers and search engines
  • AI-assisted research & drafting (Claude, ChatGPT, Quillbot) refined and finalised by hand
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Link building

Search engines treat incoming links as a signal of trust.

  • High-quality, relevant links
  • Guest posts and featured articles
  • Press releases and syndication
  • Digital PR and outreach campaigns
  • Backlink & authority analysis via Ahrefs & Majestic SEO
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Why work with us

A straightforward way of working, built to earn trust rather than assume it.

  • Simple and concise, clear, focused SEO
  • Data-driven, no guesswork
  • Transparent and measurable, no inflated metrics
  • A plan to drive further business, no wasted activity

Evidence

Results we have produced

Rankings held in competitive, high-value markets - not vanity terms.

Case 01

DJKIT

#1 for “DJ equipment”

Plus top three rankings across hundreds of brand and product category queries, driving record organic revenue.

Case 02

Nando’s

#1 for “chicken restaurant Kingston”

Local branch dominance in a market with heavy competition for the same query.

Case 03

Webtool

#1 for “webtool”

Top position held for the core commercial term the business depends on.

See the results in full →

Rate card

Transparent pricing, no guesswork

Every recommendation is backed by professional-grade tools, SEMrush and Screaming Frog for data and audits, Google Analytics and Search Console for tracking what actually happens after. Software feeds the analysis; the final decision on content, website code and analytics data is always made by hand, not automated. Tool costs are reflected in pricing, not hidden in a vague retainer.

The free audit is a short, no-obligation look at the main issues on your site. The £285 full audit is the complete piece of work: we crawl every URL, compare you against the sites currently outranking you, research what your customers actually search for, and come back with a prioritised list - what to fix first, what it should produce, and what can wait. You own the findings whether or not you go on to use us.

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£285

Full website audit

A thorough audit that pinpoints the exact areas holding back your rankings, actionable, not vague.

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£75 / page

Content update

Includes competitor and keyword research. Minimum 5 pages, effective content strategy needs breadth.

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From £150

Performance code work

Technical fixes to improve site speed, a key ranking signal that's often overlooked.

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Priced by sector

Link building

Costs vary by domain authority and niche. Discussed and agreed upfront, no surprises.

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£125

Article writing

A well-researched, SEO-optimised article written for your audience and search intent.

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£150

Press piece creation

Research, tone of voice, audience targeting, everything that makes PR worth publishing.

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From £650 / month

Monthly SEO packages

Ongoing retainer perfect for local businesses, service providers and ecommerce, tailored to your goals.

  • Keyword tracking & reporting
  • Ongoing on-page optimisation
  • Competitor monitoring
  • Content recommendations
  • Link strategy
  • Monthly performance summary

SEO is a long game, all retainers run a minimum of 6 months. Packages scale to £10,000/month for larger ecommerce or competitive national campaigns, scoped individually. See the full SEO pricing for everything included.

Modus operandi

How we approach SEO

Most SEO that UK businesses invest in fails because it is inconsistent. Search engines match a user's query to relevant pages, get this right and performance improves significantly. No shortcuts, no outdated tactics.

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Structured targeting

  • Pages target specific search terms
  • Content matches what users look for
  • Site structure supports long-term growth
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Who benefits

Businesses who want:

  • Consistent inbound enquiries
  • Rankings for key services
  • A turnaround for an underperforming site
  • Long-term growth
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What to expect

When managed properly:

  • Increased visibility in search results
  • Growth in relevant traffic
  • More enquiries from your website
  • Stronger positioning against competitors
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UK-wide, no templates

Every campaign is built around:

  • Your services
  • Your target audience
  • Your competition

First 90 days

What happens after you sign

A campaign should not feel like a black box. This is the sequence the first three months follow.

  1. 01

    Weeks 1-2 - Audit and baseline

    Full technical and content audit, current rankings recorded, competitors mapped.

  2. 02

    Weeks 3-4 - Fix the foundations

    Crawl, indexing and speed issues resolved. On-page work begins on the highest-value pages.

  3. 03

    Weeks 5-8 - Content and structure

    Priority pages rewritten or created, internal linking built out.

  4. 04

    Weeks 9-12 - Authority and review

    Link acquisition begins, first full performance review against the baseline.

Graig Upton

Graig Upton

SEO & Google Ads Consultant, Preston

23 years of hands-on search experience, working directly with the businesses we represent rather than through account managers. Google certified in Ads, Analytics and Conversion Optimisation.

  • Google Ads certified
  • Google Analytics certified
  • Google Conversion Optimisation certified

Debrief

Frequently asked questions

How long does SEO take to generate results?

Most websites see meaningful improvement within three to six months, depending on the competitiveness of your industry and the current state of your site. SEO is a long-term strategy, results build over time.

How much do SEO services cost?

The rate card above covers the work most clients need: audits at £285, retainers from £650 a month. Larger campaigns, national rollouts and big ecommerce sites are scoped individually, up to £10,000 a month. The published prices are a starting point, not a ceiling.

Local SEO vs national SEO?

Local SEO targets searches in a specific area (“plumber in Manchester”). National SEO competes across the country without a location attached. Some businesses need both.

Do I need SEO if I already run Google Ads?

Ads give immediate visibility but stop when you stop paying. SEO builds organic visibility that doesn't rely on ad budget. Running both is often most effective.

Will you make changes directly to my website?

Yes. Where access is provided, we implement changes directly rather than leaving recommendations in a document. The work actually gets done.

How do you measure success?

Keyword rankings, organic traffic, and most importantly the enquiries and conversions your site generates, real business performance, not vanity numbers.

Can SEO work for my industry?

Almost certainly. If customers search online for what you offer; trades, professional services, ecommerce, there is opportunity to improve your visibility.

What tools do you use for SEO?

A mix of data, technical and AI-assisted software: SEMrush for keyword and competitor research, Ahrefs and Majestic SEO for backlink and authority analysis, Screaming Frog for technical audits, and Google Analytics and Search Console for performance tracking. AI tools including Claude, ChatGPT and Quillbot support research, drafting and editing. Every tool feeds the analysis, but the final decision on content, website code and analytics data is always made by hand, not left to software.

Your move

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Find out exactly what's holding your site back - and what it would take to fix it.