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Everything you need to know before getting in touch — from how the audit works to what happens after the minimum term.

Getting Started
The free audit is a documented analysis of your website and Google Business Profile compared against your top 2 local competitors. It covers: technical SEO issues (speed, schema, meta tags), GBP completeness and gaps, keyword ranking positions, and a prioritised action list. Delivered as a PDF within 3–5 business days. No payment required.
Fill in the free audit form on the Contact page. I'll confirm receipt within 24 hours and deliver your audit within 3–5 business days. The audit shows exactly what work needs doing — you can then decide whether to proceed with a package.
No — some clients come to me with no website at all. I can build a WordPress site as part of the engagement before SEO work begins. New WordPress builds start from $400.
US, UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. All work is done remotely. I have experience with the specific local SEO signals, directories, and trust factors that matter in each country.
Email for day-to-day communication, monthly video call for strategy reviews. I typically respond to emails within 24 hours during business days.
Local SEO & GBP
GBP improvements typically show within 2–4 weeks of full optimisation. Keyword ranking movement starts at 8–12 weeks for most markets. Full compounding results are most visible from month 3 onwards. I set realistic expectations from the start and report on measurable activity every month.
The map pack is the block of 3 local business listings that appears near the top of Google results for local queries like "plumber near me". It captures 60–70% of all clicks for service-related local searches. Appearing in the top 3 positions is the highest-impact local SEO goal for most service businesses.
No ethical SEO provider can guarantee specific rankings — Google controls its algorithm. I guarantee that every known technical and content signal will be correctly implemented, your GBP will be fully optimised, and I'll show measurable progress in monthly reports. Most clients see significant ranking movement within 3 months.
Plumbers, cleaning services, HVAC contractors, care homes, and electricians. I also work with roofers, pest control, and other local service businesses.
After the minimum term you continue month-to-month with 30 days notice to cancel. SEO compounds over time — the longer we work together, the stronger your visibility becomes. Most clients continue well beyond the minimum term.
My focus is local service businesses with a specific geographic service area. If you're a national business with multiple locations, the same techniques apply — contact me to discuss.
WordPress Development
A standard 5-page local service business website typically takes 2–4 weeks from brief to live, depending on how quickly content and feedback are provided.
Yes — Elementor and Elementor Pro are my primary page builders. I also work with the standard WordPress block editor and Divi where needed.
Yes. Every site I build includes: correct meta tags, schema markup, XML sitemap, Google Search Console setup, image optimisation, and a site structure designed to rank for local service keywords.
Yes — this is a specific service. I audit your current setup, identify what's causing poor Core Web Vitals scores, and implement targeted fixes with a before/after speed report.
Not necessarily. I work within your existing hosting. If your host is contributing to slow speeds, I'll recommend a better option — but it's always your decision.
AI Automation
The highest-impact use cases: instant lead follow-up (reply to new enquiries in under 3 seconds), automated review request sequences after each job, appointment reminders via email and SMS, and internal notifications. Together these typically save 14+ hours per week.
No. I build and test all workflows and hand them over running. You interact with the results — emails going out, reviews coming in, SMS notifications — not the workflow itself.
n8n (self-hosted, full data control), Make.com, Zapier, OpenAI API, and any tool with an API — Gmail, Outlook, HubSpot, Airtable, Google Sheets, Calendly, Stripe, Twilio, WhatsApp Business, and more.
All workflows include error notifications. Monthly maintenance covers monitoring, API updates, and fixes. A 30 or 60-day support period is included after handover.
Pricing & Billing
The Local Visibility Boost is $700 setup + $600/month on a 3-month minimum. A Starter package is available at $350 setup + $300/month. Pricing is also available in GBP, CAD, AUD, and NZD.
50% setup deposit to begin, balance on delivery of the initial setup. Monthly retainer billed at the start of Month 2. Stripe, PayPal, and Wise accepted.
I don't offer a cash guarantee — no ethical SEO provider can. I guarantee all technical and content work will be completed as specified, and I'll show measurable reporting every month.
Pausing is available after the minimum term at 50% retainer to hold your slot. Full cancellation requires 30 days notice after the minimum term.

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