Find the blocker before buying a retainer.
We check crawl paths, indexation, Core Web Vitals, redirects, schema, duplicate titles, internal links and tracking, then show which fixes should happen first.
Service detail
Technical SEO audit and SEO services that turn rankings into enquiries
If you are comparing affordable SEO packages or need a technical SEO audit, start with the thing that matters: will the work bring qualified enquiries, or just a dashboard full of impressions? We check crawl, indexing, speed, schema, useful service pages, local proof, Google Business Profile, content and tracking before recommending a retainer.
Start with the technical audit first.
Send your website and the searches you care about. We will check crawl/indexing, speed, schema, page titles, service-page gaps, Google Business Profile, internal links and enquiry tracking before recommending a retainer.
- from £500/mo
- focused retainers
- from £500
- small-site once-over audits
- calls/forms
- tracking tied to enquiries
Buyer Questions
What buyers ask
If you searched for Technical SEO Audit.
These are the practical questions people usually want answered before they ask for a quote.
A useful audit ends with a priority order.
You get a practical fix list: what blocks rankings, what hurts enquiries, what can wait and what is not worth paying for yet.
Affordable SEO still needs a written scope.
A focused retainer should name the exact work: technical fixes, Google Business Profile, service pages, content improvements, internal links, reviews, tracking and reporting.
Local SEO only works when GBP and the site agree.
We line up categories, services, photos, reviews, local pages, schema and calls/forms so map-pack visibility connects back to real enquiries.
The promise
The promise
from £500/mo focused SEO retainers
from £1,500 one-off SEO audits
8-12 wks first measurable milestones
2 founders · one direct line
Where it hurts
Where it hurts
You don't need convincing. You need fixing.
Four signs you're ready for this conversation:
01
Google can see the site, but cannot trust it enough
Crawl issues, weak titles, duplicate pages, slow mobile performance, missing schema or poor internal links can hold back pages that should be bringing in enquiries.
02
You have been sold cheap SEO that never explains the work
Cheap SEO packages often mean vague tasks, automated reports and no link to calls or forms. We scope the work in plain English so you can see what is being fixed and why it matters.
03
You rank for your company name but nothing else
Ranking for your brand name is table stakes. You need to rank for what you do — 'CNC machining UK', 'accountant near me', 'emergency plumber Manchester' — on Google and in AI results.
04
AI search engines do not have clear information to cite
For Google AI Overviews, Google uses the same core ranking systems as regular Search. For other AI tools, structured data, brand mentions, clear answers and technical accessibility matter. We handle that layer without hype.
What you get
What you get
Not just a deliverable — a working system.
01
Technical SEO audit
Crawl, indexing, speed, Core Web Vitals, schema, redirects, sitemap, Search Console and conversion tracking checks
02
Keyword and enquiry research
The searches most likely to become quote requests, not just the phrases with the biggest volume
03
On-page optimisation
Title tags, meta descriptions, headings, internal links, structured data and clearer service copy
04
Google Business Profile
Categories, services, photos, posts, reviews and local proof for map-pack visibility
05
Local and service-page SEO
Useful pages for the areas and services you can genuinely serve, without thin city-page spam
06
AI search foundations
Clear answers, schema and content structure that help Google AI Overviews and other answer engines understand you
Also included
- Content plan — Practical content that answers buyer questions before they ring, with internal links back to services and quote paths
- Plain-English reporting — Rankings, Search Console, traffic and enquiries explained in terms a business owner can act on
- Fix-first roadmap — A prioritised list of what to do now, what can wait, and what is not worth spending money on
Process
Process
A shape you can plan around.
Step 1
Audit.
We check Search Console, technical SEO, local visibility, page quality, competitors, and the conversion path from visitor to enquiry.
Step 2
Prioritise.
You get a clear plan for the fixes that are likely to move rankings, calls, forms and qualified enquiries first.
Step 3
Implement.
Technical fixes, service-page improvements, structured data, internal links, Google Business Profile work and content updates.
Step 4
Report & Refine.
Monthly progress across rankings, Search Console, traffic and enquiries, with AI search checks where they are relevant.
Pricing
Pricing
Fixed fee, phased, or retained.
SEO is usually an ongoing service, but it should never be an open-ended mystery. Monthly retainers start from £500/month. Full technical SEO and AI search audit roadmaps start from £1,500, with lighter once-over audits available from £500 for small sites.
From £500/month
Focused SEO retainer
- Monthly technical fixes, content and local SEO work
- Google Business Profile, schema and internal linking improvements
- Plain-English monthly report — no jargon dashboards
- AI search foundations included where they support real visibility
From £1,500
SEO audit and roadmap
- Technical, content, local SEO and AI-readiness review
- Search Console, indexation, redirect and conversion-path checks
- Prioritised fix list with cost and impact notes
- 30-minute walkthrough call with Chris
If your site’s under 20 pages and you just need a once-over, tell us — we’ll often do a lighter audit for £500.
Questions
Questions
Things people ask us.
01 What does a technical SEO audit include?
We check crawlability, indexing, Core Web Vitals, schema, redirects, sitemaps, duplicate or thin pages, page titles, internal links, Google Business Profile signals and whether calls/forms are tracked. The output is a prioritised fix list, not a generic PDF full of warnings.
02 How much do your SEO services cost?
Ongoing SEO retainers start from £500/month. One-off SEO audits start from £1,500 for a full technical, content, local SEO and AI-readiness roadmap. If you have a small site under 20 pages and only need a once-over, we can often do a lighter audit from £500.
03 Do you offer affordable SEO packages?
Yes, but we do not sell cheap SEO packages full of vague tasks. A focused £500/month retainer usually covers the highest-impact technical fixes, local SEO, content improvements, Google Business Profile work and reporting. The exact package is written down before anything starts.
04 Can I start with an SEO audit before a monthly retainer?
Yes. For many businesses that is the right first move. The audit shows what is broken, what is already working, what should be fixed first, and whether an ongoing retainer is worth paying for.
05 Do we need a separate AI search strategy?
Usually no. For Google AI Overviews and AI Mode, Google has said the same helpful, people-first content and technical SEO that wins regular rankings is what matters. Other AI systems such as Perplexity, Claude and Gemini can also benefit from clear structured data, brand mentions and discovery files. We start with Google-compliant SEO, then add the extra AI-discovery layer only where it has a real use.
06 Do I still need traditional SEO if AI search is growing?
Yes. Google still drives the majority of commercial search traffic. AI search is growing, but the fundamentals are the same: useful pages, clear expertise, technical accessibility, structured data and a website that answers buyer questions properly.
07 How do AI search engines decide which businesses to recommend?
Google AI Overviews and AI Mode use the same core ranking and quality systems as classic Google Search (per Google's official AI optimization guide). Other AI tools weigh structured data, brand mentions, content citability, and technical accessibility differently. We build for both: rock-solid Google SEO first, plus optional agent-ready discovery when it adds real value.
08 How long before we see SEO results?
Most clients see measurable improvements in Google rankings and traffic within 8–12 weeks. AI search visibility can improve faster as structured data and schema changes take effect quickly. Both compound over time.
09 What keywords will you target?
We research the terms your customers actually search for — on Google and the questions they ask AI assistants. Things like 'plumber near me', 'CNC machining Manchester', or 'best accountant in Stockport'. Every business is different, so we start with proper research.
10 Do you guarantee page one rankings?
No ethical SEO agency can guarantee specific rankings — on Google or AI search. What we do guarantee is a transparent, proven process, clear monthly reporting, and expertise in both traditional and AI search optimisation.
11 How is SEO different from Google Ads?
Google Ads gives you instant visibility but stops when you stop paying. SEO and AI search visibility build long-term organic reach across Google and other answer engines that keeps working even when you're not actively spending.
12 What's an llms.txt file and do I need one?
llms.txt is an optional plain-text file some AI systems can read to understand your business quickly. Google has explicitly stated you do **not** need llms.txt or other special files for AI Overviews or AI Mode — standard SEO plus helpful content is what they use. We only recommend and implement llms.txt, Link headers, markdown negotiation, or MCP discovery for clients who specifically want compatibility with Perplexity, Claude, custom assistants, or future AI assistant tools.
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