SEO That
Actually Works (No Fluff, Just Results).

“Build It and They’ll Come?” – Not Quite.
A slick website is like a Michelin-starred restaurant in a back alley—if Google can’t find it, you’re feeding empty chairs. As your London-based SEO consultant, I bridge that gap. Forget vanity metrics; I focus on strategies that pull in qualified leads—the kind that rings your till not just inflate your analytics.
Why SEO Isn’t Optional in 2025.
87% of UK shoppers start their buying journey on search engines. But here’s the rub: 53% of clicks go to the top three Google results. My job? Get you there. Not with hocus-pocus, but with:
- Local Know-How: Optimising for “plumber Lewisham” vs “plumber London”
- Technical Tweaks: Fixing crawl errors that make Google scratch its head
- Content That Converts: Answering real questions like “How much does a bathroom remodel cost in Bristol?”
The Nuts and Bolts of My SEO Process.
Keyword Strategy That Avoids Wild Goose Chases.
Most agencies promise page-one rankings for “best widgets UK.” Reality check—that phrase gets 10,000 searches but 10,000 competitors too. I target “bespoke oak widgets Cornwall” (220 searches, zero competition). We’ll find your goldilocks keywords—enough traffic to matter, but achievable for your budget.
On-Page Tweaks Even Your Nan Would Notice.
Let’s get geeky (but keep it painless):
- Title Tags: Not just “Plumber London” but “Emergency Plumber in Croydon | 24/7 Fixes”
- Image Alt Text: “Victorian terrace bathroom remodel” vs “bathroom photo 1”
- Content Structure: Headers that answer “How much?” “How long?” “Why you?”
Bonus: I’ll audit your site’s core web vitals—because Google penalises pages slower than a rainy M25 commute.
Local SEO That Dominates Your Postcode.
Ranking for “café near me” isn’t luck—it’s science. I’ll:
- Optimise your Google Business Profile (formerly Maps)
- Manage reviews across Trustpilot, Facebook, and industry sites
- Build local citations in directories actual humans use (Rated People, Checkatrade)
Off-Page SEO Without the Spammy Backlinks.
Forget shady link farms. I earn real mentions through:
- Guest posts in industry magazines (Think The Caterer for restaurants)
- HARO pitches positioning you as a local expert
- Community partnerships (Sponsor a Hackney football team? Let’s leverage that.)
PPC That Doesn’t Burn Through Your Budget.
While SEO builds long-term gains, Google Ads give quick wins. My PPC playbook includes:
- Geo-Targeting: Show ads only within 15 miles of your shop
- Ad Schedules: Run campaigns during your open hours
- Negative Keywords: Block “free” or “DIY” searchers draining your budget
Transparency You Can Bank On.
No smoke and mirrors here. You’ll get:
- Monthly Reports: Rankings, traffic sources, conversion rates
- Plain-English Explanations: No “TF-IDF” or “LSI keywords” jargon
- Emergency Alerts: If your site drops 10+ positions overnight, I’m on it
The Real Cost of Cheap SEO.
That £99/month “guaranteed #1 ranking” deal? It’s probably:
- Black-Hat Tricks: Keyword stuffing that gets you penalised
- Botted Traffic: 10,000 visitors from…Botswana?
- Cookie-Cutter Content: AI-generated gibberish about “leveraging synergies”
Fancy a Chat About Your SEO?
Let’s skip the sales pitch. Contact me and I’ll:
- Run a free site audit showing where you’re leaking traffic
- Identify 3 quick-win keywords you could own in 60 days
- Map out a 6-month plan tailored to your business goals.