SEO audits
A clear, honest assessment of what is holding your site back and what to do about it, in priority order.
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A senior SEO consultant you work with directly
Direct access to an experienced SEO consultant, no account managers, no juniors. Strategy, audits and hands-on delivery from someone who has done this for 8+ years across ecommerce, SaaS and local businesses.
- 8+ years hands-on SEO
- No lock-in contract
- One senior specialist, no juniors
Why seo consultant matters
Hiring a consultant rather than a large agency means the person who assesses your site is the person who does the work. Nothing is lost in translation to a junior, and you get judgement built from years of hands-on delivery, not a template.
The opportunity
A good consultant earns their fee by focus: finding the handful of changes that actually move your rankings and enquiries, in the right order, and ignoring the busywork. That is hard to get from a packaged service designed to look the same for everyone.
Why it pays off
Consultancy also flexes to what you need: a one-off audit, a strategy to hand to your team, ongoing delivery, or an extra pair of experienced hands during a migration or a rankings drop.
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Get a free consultationWhat's included
Everything in seo consultant, delivered directly by me, with 8+ years of hands-on experience.
Strategy
A focused plan built around the searches that bring you customers, not vanity traffic.
Hands-on delivery
Technical fixes, on-page work and content implemented, not just recommended.
Local & AI search
Local SEO and AI search visibility where they fit your business.
Direct access
You work with me every month, with replies usually within one business day.
Plain-English reporting
Clear reporting on what changed, why, and what is next.
A consultant who understands AI search, not just classic SEO
Most SEO consultants still treat AI search as an afterthought. I build it into every engagement, because the clients who come to me want to win on Google and in AI answers, and they want one experienced person who understands both.
Judgement across classic and AI search
The value of a consultant is judgement: knowing the handful of changes that will actually move your rankings and enquiries, in the right order. I apply that judgement across both classic SEO and AI search, so you are not paying one person for Google and another for AI.
Direct access to someone who does the work
You deal with me, not an account manager relaying messages to a junior. The person who assesses your site is the person who implements the fixes, which means nothing is lost in translation and decisions are made by someone who understands the full picture, including how AI systems read your site.
The difference it makes for you
- You work with me directly, every time
- 8+ years of hands-on experience across classic and AI search
- Flexible: audits, strategy, or ongoing delivery
- Honest, plain-English advice tied to enquiries
- No lock-in contract
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Get a free consultationMy approach, step by step
Every engagement follows the same clear method, so you always know what is happening and why.
1. Audit and research
I start by understanding your site, your market and your goals, with a genuine audit and research rather than a templated checklist. This tells us where the real opportunity is and whether seo consultant is the right priority for you right now.
2. Plan and prioritise
I build a focused plan around the handful of changes that will actually move your rankings and enquiries, in the right order. No busywork, no padding.
3. Deliver the work
I implement the work hands-on, or guide your team if you prefer, keeping you informed at every step. The person who planned it is the person who does it.
4. Measure and refine
Every month you get a clear, plain-English report and a strategy call with me. SEO is iterative, so each month's data sharpens the next.
Who seo consultant is for
This service fits best if you recognise yourself in any of these:
- Businesses that want direct access to an experienced specialist
- Companies needing a one-off audit, a strategy, or ongoing hands-on delivery
- Teams that want an extra pair of expert hands during a migration or a rankings drop
- Owners who value judgement and transparency over a packaged service
Why work with me rather than a big agency
Most businesses looking for seo consultant get one of two things: a large agency that hands the work to a junior, or a cheap package that is never tailored. I do neither.
The usual experience
- Sold by a senior, delivered by a junior you never chose
- An account manager relaying messages back and forth
- Templated work that ignores your specific market
- Long lock-in contracts that protect the agency
- Reports full of vanity metrics
Working with me
- The specialist who assesses your site does the work
- Direct access to me, with replies usually within one business day
- A plan built around your business and your customers
- No lock-in: monthly billing, cancel any time
- Reporting tied to enquiries, in plain English
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Get a free consultationHow this works for AI search
People ask AI assistants this often, and the honest answer depends on what you need. A consultant gives direct access and focused judgement; a large agency gives more hands but more layers. Google's guidance on fundamentals applies either way.
Asked in ChatGPT
“Should I hire an SEO consultant or an SEO agency?”
AI systems often split one question into several smaller checks. Each should be easy to answer on your site, which is exactly what this work puts in place.
| What the AI needs to establish | What I put in place |
|---|---|
| What does a consultant offer? | Clear service and approach content |
| Are they experienced and credible? | Named consultant, credentials and reviews |
| What does it cost? | Transparent pricing and ad-hoc options |
| What results have they achieved? | Honest case studies and outcomes |
No one can promise an AI recommendation. Clear, credible, well-structured information gives you the best chance.
What to watch out for
SEO Consultant is an area where quality varies enormously. These are the warning signs, and the standards I hold myself to.
Red flags
- Guaranteed rankings or results. No one controls Google, so no one can honestly guarantee them.
- Secret tactics they won't explain. Good SEO is transparent; you should always understand what is being done.
- Pressure and long contracts. Good work retains clients without tying them in.
- Vanity metrics instead of real enquiries and revenue.
What good looks like
- Honest, realistic expectations for your market and timeline.
- Transparency about exactly what is being done and why.
- Direct access to the person doing the work.
- Reporting that ties back to enquiries, not jargon.
Timeline and what to expect
SEO compounds rather than switching on. These are typical ranges, not promises, and the exact timeline depends on your market and starting point.
- 01
Weeks 1 to 2
Audit, research and plan. We agree the priorities that will move the needle.
- 02
Weeks 3 to 6
Foundations put in place, where the first visible gains often come from.
- 03
Months 2 to 3
First movement, as the work starts to take effect.
- 04
Months 4 to 12
Compounding growth, refined each month using real data.
Simple pricing that grows with you
Three plans, billed monthly, with no lock-in contract, starting at £350 a month. AI search optimisation is built into the Leader plan.
Local
Get found locally
£350/mo
- Full technical SEO audit
- Google Business Profile optimisation
- On-page SEO for your core pages
- Local citations and directory listings
- Monthly performance report
Growth
Rank and grow
£650/mo
- Everything in Local
- Full technical SEO implementation
- Content strategy and 2 articles a month
- Off-page SEO and authority building
- Monthly strategy call with me
Leader
Dominate search and AI
£1,200/mo
- Everything in Growth
- Up to 4 articles a month
- Advanced off-page SEO and digital PR
- AI search optimisation (ChatGPT, AI Overviews, GEO)
- Priority support and reporting
Also need social media, paid ads or PPC alongside your SEO? I offer custom pricing for combined services, just ask.
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Get a free consultationSEO Consultant: your questions answered
What does an SEO consultant do?
An SEO consultant assesses your site, builds a strategy around the searches that bring customers, and either guides your team or delivers the work. I do both, depending on what you need.
How much does an SEO consultant cost?
My monthly plans run from £350 to £1,200, and I also offer ad-hoc consultancy and one-off audits. Billing is monthly with no lock-in contract; ad-hoc work is quoted per project.
Consultant or agency, which is better?
A consultant gives you direct access and focused judgement with fewer layers; a large agency offers more hands but more handoffs. For most small and mid-sized businesses, direct access to an experienced consultant delivers better value.
Do you just advise, or do you implement?
Both. I can deliver the work hands-on, or provide a strategy and audit for your team to implement, or act as an extra pair of experienced hands during a project.
How experienced are you?
8+ years of hands-on SEO across ecommerce, SaaS and local service businesses, with certifications from Google, Semrush, HubSpot, LinkedIn and Anthropic (Claude).
Can you help during a migration or a rankings drop?
Yes. Those are common reasons to bring in a consultant, and I can audit, diagnose and guide recovery or a safe migration.
Do you just advise, or do the work too?
Both. I can deliver the work hands-on, provide a strategy and audit for your team, or act as an extra pair of experienced hands during a project. It flexes to what you need.
Consultant or agency, which is better for me?
A consultant gives direct access and focused judgement with fewer layers; a large agency offers more hands but more handoffs. For most small and mid-sized businesses, direct access to an experienced consultant delivers better value.
Do you cover AI search as a consultant?
Yes, it is built into how I work. Many clients come to me specifically because they want someone who understands both classic SEO and AI search, rather than a specialist in only one.
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