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SEO Consultant for Local Businesses

Sometimes you don't need a full SEO package — you just need someone to look at your situation, answer your questions, and point you in the right direction. That's where I come in as an SEO consultant for local businesses.

SEO consultancy makes sense when you don't need someone to do everything for you — you just need expert guidance to help you make the right decisions.

This is for local business owners and trades who already have a website, maybe already working with someone on SEO, or handling it yourself — but you're stuck, not getting traction, or just want a second opinion on what's actually worth doing.

Unlike big agencies that want to sell you a £2,000/month package, I offer practical, hourly support. You pay for the time you need, get straight answers in plain English, and walk away knowing exactly what to do next.

When SEO Consultancy Is the Right Option

You Want Clear Answers, Not a Package

Maybe you've got a specific problem you need solving:

  • "Why has my Google ranking dropped?"
  • "Should I change my Google Business category?"
  • "Is my agency actually doing anything useful?"
  • "What's the one thing I should focus on right now?"

You don't need a monthly retainer for this — you just need someone who knows what they're doing to give you a straight answer. That's what consultancy is for.

You Already Have a Website But No Traction

Your website's been live for months (or years), but you're not showing up in Google, you're not getting calls, and you're not sure what's wrong.

Common issues I see:

  • Your Google Business Profile is incomplete or set up wrong
  • You're targeting the wrong keywords or locations
  • Your website has technical issues Google can't crawl
  • You have no reviews or trust signals
  • You're not consistent with your NAP (name, address, phone) online

I can audit what's going on, tell you exactly what's holding you back, and give you a clear action plan to fix it. No waffle, no upselling — just practical advice.

You Want to Understand What's Holding You Back

You've tried a few things — maybe paid for Google Ads, posted on social media, asked a web designer to "do SEO" — but nothing's working and you don't know why.

Here's the truth: Most local businesses struggle with SEO because they're working on the wrong things. They're obsessing over their website when their Google Business Profile is a mess. They're chasing rankings when they have zero reviews.

What I help you understand:

  • What's actually stopping you from ranking
  • Where to focus your time and money for the biggest impact
  • What's a waste of time (so you can stop doing it)
  • Whether your current setup is good enough or needs fixing

After a consultancy call or audit, you'll have clarity — you'll know what to do, what to ignore, and what to prioritize. No more guessing.

How I Work as an SEO Consultant

No packages. No pressure. No long-term tie-ins. Just practical help when you need it.

Hands-On, Practical Advice

I don't send you generic reports with charts you don't understand. I look at your business, your Google setup, your competition — and tell you exactly what you need to do.

What "hands-on" looks like:

  • Screen-sharing calls where I show you exactly what's wrong and how to fix it
  • Clear action plans in plain English — no jargon
  • Step-by-step instructions you can follow yourself or hand to your team
  • Follow-up questions answered via WhatsApp or email

My advice is actionable — not theoretical. You'll walk away knowing what to do, not just what's wrong.

Focused on Local Visibility and Google

I specialize in helping local businesses get found on Google — particularly Google Maps and local search. That's my area of expertise.

I focus on:

  • Google Business Profile optimization — getting your profile set up properly so you show up in the Map Pack
  • Local SEO strategy — targeting the right keywords, locations, and services to get found by the right people
  • Review management — getting more reviews, responding properly, and using them to boost trust
  • Website and content guidance — making sure your website helps (not hurts) your local rankings

If you're a local business trying to get customers from Google, this is where I can help. If you need national SEO for an e-commerce store, I'll tell you — and point you to someone better suited.

Pricing & Availability

Straightforward, pay-as-you-go support

SEO consultancy is available on an hourly basis for business owners who want clear, practical advice without long-term contracts.

Current rate: £75 per hour

Most clients use this for audits, second opinions, Google Business Profile advice, or to unblock specific issues.

If you're not sure whether consultancy or ongoing support is the right fit, we can figure that out together.

If I think you'd be better off with a package (like Google Business Profile optimization or local SEO for trades), I'll tell you. But only if it makes sense for you, not me.

The Bottom Line

You get honest, practical advice from someone who's been doing local SEO for years. No waffle, no upselling, no contracts. Just clear guidance that helps you make better decisions and stop wasting time and money on things that don't work.

What I Can Help With

Here are the most common areas where my consultancy helps local businesses:

Google Business Profile Advice

Your Google Business Profile is the most important thing for local visibility — and most businesses get it wrong.

I can help you with:

  • Choosing the right categories (primary and secondary)
  • Writing descriptions and service lists that actually help
  • Optimizing photos and making your profile look professional
  • Setting service areas correctly
  • Fixing issues causing suspensions or visibility drops

If you want full ongoing optimization, check out my Google Business Profile optimization packages. But if you just need advice on how to fix something yourself, consultancy is perfect.

Local SEO Strategy

Not sure what to focus on or how to actually rank for local searches? I can help you build a clear plan.

Strategy advice includes:

  • Which keywords and locations to target
  • How to structure your services and content for local searches
  • Where to focus first (Google Maps vs website vs reviews)
  • Competitive analysis — what your competitors are doing that you're not
  • Realistic expectations — what's achievable and how long it takes

After a strategy call, you'll have a clear roadmap of what to do next — prioritized, practical, and actionable.

Website and Content Guidance

Your website doesn't need to be perfect — but it does need to support your local SEO, not work against it.

I can advise on:

  • Content structure — what pages you need and what to write
  • Local keywords — how to use them naturally without "keyword stuffing"
  • Technical issues — page speed, mobile-friendliness, indexing problems
  • NAP consistency — making sure your business details match everywhere
  • Schema markup and structured data for local businesses

I won't tell you to rebuild your entire website — I'll tell you what's actually holding you back and what's fine to leave alone.

Second Opinions on Existing Work

Already working with an SEO agency or freelancer? Not sure if they're doing a good job? I can review what they're doing and tell you if it's worth the money.

Common questions I answer:

  • "Is this agency proposal actually worth £1,500/month?"
  • "My rankings dropped — is my SEO person doing something wrong?"
  • "They're building 'backlinks' — is that legit or spammy?"
  • "Should I be seeing results by now, or is this normal?"

I'll give you an honest opinion — no bias, no sales pitch. If they're doing a good job, I'll tell you. If they're wasting your money, I'll tell you that too.

Not sure what you need? That's fine. Message me and we'll figure it out together. Sometimes a 10-minute chat is all you need to get clarity.

Looking for Practical SEO Help?

Whether you need a one-off call, a full audit, or just someone to answer a quick question — I'm here to help.

Hourly consultancy available — no contracts, no commitments. Just practical advice when you need it.

No pressure, no sales pitch. Just a friendly conversation to see if I can help.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to common questions about SEO consultancy

Still have questions?

Message me on WhatsApp or email — I'm happy to chat with no obligation.