Local Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)

It’s impossible to provide exact timeframes, as every location and keyword is different. However, you should start seeing progress around month 5 or 6.

If your web address is new, it can take longer, as Google needs to build trust.

We recommend enquiring first. This helps us understand your requirements and expectations.

As a general rule, the more competitive a keyword and location are, the more extensive the plan needs to be.

SEO takes time because search engines need to discover and assess changes to your website, and you are competing with other businesses for visibility.

Over time, Local SEO can become a cost-effective source of enquiries, but this is not guaranteed. Its value depends on the competition, your spend and how many relevant enquiries become customers. It will not necessarily cost less than paid advertising.

For a Local SEO strategy to work, focus on the areas closest to your business address.

Google rewards authenticity and authority. Targeting locations away from your business address and negative reviews can impact results.

Yes, we add elements like schema markup and FAQs to your website, which helps AI like Gemini and ChatGPT understand your business.

Most customers still use Google to find local services so Google Local SEO will remain the main focus.

We will add your website to major business directories. This will support your link building and online authority.

For example, we will add your website and business information to online directories such as Yelp, Yell and Hotfrog.

We will ensure you have a Google Business Profile that appears on Google Maps and in Google search listings.

We highly recommend having a Google Business Profile; otherwise, it can negatively impact your search ranking.

On-page improvements can range from improving your site’s content and visuals to optimising pages.

The tasks depend on your business category and targeting. This ensures you get tailored optimisations that best suit your website.

We write a useful article about your area of work, and a real website that suits your business publishes it. It puts your name in front of new readers and builds trust in your business.

Any link back to your website is marked as sponsored, as Google asks. We pick sites with real readers, and the Pro plan uses stronger sites than Growth.

We can offer this service to most local business categories. However, in rare cases, we may not be a good fit for your business. We will always be honest about that before you spend.

Our Local SEO service is available for WordPress websites only and is primarily designed for Ubie Websites customers. If your WordPress website was not built by Ubie, a surcharge may apply. We’ll review your website and confirm any additional costs before you sign up.