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SEO Knowledge

Every page on this site in one place: 9 guides, 6 services, 20 specialist pages, 16 locations and 40 free tools. Grouped by what you are trying to find out rather than by how the site is built.

101
Pages on this site
40
Free tools, no signup
9
In-depth guides
16
Locations covered
Start here

If you are new to any of this, read these in order.

Services

The six ways we work with clients.

Packages & pricing

What SEO costs, what a package should contain, and how to compare quotes.

Choosing who to hire

Agency, freelancer, consultant or in-house.

The disciplines

The parts SEO actually breaks into.

Specialist & platform

Where the standard approach needs adapting.

AI search

Being cited by answer engines, not just ranked by Google.

Areas we serve

In person across the North West, remotely across the UK.

SEO in ManchesterManchester is home to our head office and the most competitive SEO market we work in: city-centre agencies, national…SEO in ChesterChester's mix of independent retail, professional services and tourism businesses means local search intent and…SEO in LiverpoolLiverpool's SEO market rewards businesses that combine strong local signals with genuine content.SEO in BoltonBolton has less agency saturation than central Manchester, which means well-executed local SEO can move a business up…SEO in StockportStockport sits close enough to Manchester to compete with city-centre searches while still having genuine local-intent…SEO in PrestonPreston businesses searching for SEO are often comparing a genuine local option against Manchester agencies who treat…SEO in AltrinchamAltrincham's affluent, service-heavy business base rewards SEO that's built around trust signals and local reputation…SEO in WiganWigan has real local search volume with comparatively low competition.SEO in RochdaleRochdale sits inside Greater Manchester but competes in its own local search market, where a trades or services…SEO in Brighton & HoveBrighton and Hove has an unusually high density of small agencies, studios and independent retailers competing for the…SEO in LondonLondon is the most contested SEO market in the UK, and the one where a generic campaign wastes money fastest.SEO in BirminghamBirmingham combines a large commercial base with a local search market that is still winnable for well-built sites…SEO in LeedsLeeds has a dense professional-services and tech sector where buyers research thoroughly before enquiring, which…SEO in GlasgowGlasgow's search market has strong local intent and a noticeably different competitive set to England.SEO in SheffieldSheffield has a broad manufacturing and trades base where B2B search volumes are modest but intent is exceptionally…SEO in BristolBristol's creative, tech and independent retail mix produces a search market where brand and content quality visibly…
About us

Who we are and how to get hold of us.

Free tools

40 tools, one URL box

Enter an address once and run any of these against your live site. Nothing is gated.

Content & Keywords

On-Page & Meta

Technical & Crawl

Speed & Delivery

AI & Structured Data

Security & Accessibility

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is this page for?

It is a complete index of everything on this site, grouped by what you are trying to find out rather than by how the site is structured. If you know roughly what you need but not where it lives, start here.

Where should I start if I know nothing about SEO?

The complete guide to what SEO is. It has diagrams, a six-step tutorial you can run on your own site in an afternoon, and honest timelines. If you only want the definition, SEO meaning is shorter.

Which page tells me what SEO costs?

The pricing guide explains what drives the number, and SEO packages covers what should be included at each level. Neither quotes a rate card, because we do not price before looking at a site.

Do I need to read all of this?

No. Most people need three or four pages: what SEO is, what it costs, the discipline relevant to their situation, and the free audit. The rest is here for when a specific question comes up.

How do I check my own site?

Run any of the 40 free tools, or the full audit if you want the whole thing emailed to you.

Is the content here written by AI?

It is drafted and edited by people who do this work, and we run our own checks over it. We are not going to pretend no software touched any of it, because that claim is unverifiable and everyone makes it. What we will say is that every claim on this site is one we would defend on a call.

Why are there no case studies?

Because we are a new agency and have none worth publishing. Our case studies page says exactly that rather than borrowing logos or inventing results.

Do you cover my town?

We work in person across Greater Manchester, Cheshire and Lancashire, and remotely with businesses anywhere in the UK. The areas page separates the two honestly rather than implying offices we do not have.

Can I use these guides without hiring you?

That is what they are for. Nothing here is gated, and the tutorials are written to be followed rather than to demonstrate that you need help.

How often is this updated?

Pages are updated when something changes that makes them wrong, not on a schedule to look fresh. Structured data on every page carries a modification date if you want to check.

What is GEO or AIO?

Generative Engine Optimisation: the work of being cited by AI answer systems rather than only ranking in classic results. Start with what GEO and AIO are or the practical AI SEO page.

How do I get in touch?

The contact page, or run the free audit first so we are both looking at the same evidence when we speak.

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