SEO for small local businesses.

The work that gets you found by people who do not know your name yet, in Google, on the map, and when someone asks an AI assistant who to trust.

$1,000a month, no lock in
Commitment
None. You can stop or change the plan any month.
Hosting
Included free, with security and technical upkeep.
Pace
It builds over time. Expect three to six months before it really shows.
Report
Impressions, clicks and the pages that moved, in plain words.
Picture this

Someone nearby searches for what you do, or asks ChatGPT who to trust, and your name comes up. A customer you would never have reached finds you while you are out doing the work.

Who this is for

Built for owner-run businesses.

Owner-run businesses that already do good work and want more of the right enquiries.

Businesses that rely on word of mouth today and want a second way to be found.

Anyone whose site exists but never seems to bring in a new customer.

What you get

What is included, and what is not.

Included

  • Fixing anything that stops Google finding and listing the site
  • Making the site load fast on phones
  • The local business details Google and AI assistants read: your name, address, phone, hours, services and area, kept consistent
  • Two new pages a month, each matching something your customers really search for
  • Google Business Profile set up properly and kept current
  • Search Console checked and logged, so progress is measured and not guessed

Not included

  • A promise of a ranking, a position or a number of enquiries. Nobody can honestly promise those.
  • Quick wins. If you want enquiries next week, ads are the faster lever.
  • Paid links or fake reviews. They put you at risk and I do not do them.

An honest note on AI search. No change guarantees that an AI assistant recommends you. What helps is the same work: readable pages, clear business details, real examples and genuine mentions from other places. I do this on my own site the same way, including tracking the unflattering numbers.

How it works

Three steps, one person.

  1. Check what is blocking you

    Is Google seeing every page? Is the site fast? Are the business details clear and consistent? Fix those first.

  2. Match real searches

    Publish pages and articles for things your customers actually type or ask, in the words they use.

  3. Measure honestly

    Track impressions, clicks and pages in Search Console. On a small site Google hides most search phrases, so early progress shows up in impressions and pages first.

I made these changes for a local carpentry business this month: a proper main heading on the home page and structured business details on every page. Here is how to check whether Google can see your own site.

Related: Website Design, Website Updates, and the full process and pricing.

The journey

What the first six months look like.

  1. Month 1

    Check and fix

    I check whether Google can see every page, how fast the site loads on a phone and whether your business details match everywhere. Whatever is blocking you gets fixed first.

  2. Month 2

    First pages go up

    Your Google Business Profile is set up properly and the first two pages go live, each written around something your customers really search for.

  3. Month 3

    The first honest report

    Search Console starts to show which pages Google has begun to show to people. You get a plain report of impressions, clicks and what moved. Early on, impressions come before clicks.

  4. Months 4 to 6

    It compounds

    More pages go up, and the ones getting attention are improved. This is usually where it starts to show, and where I tell you straight if it is not.

Your part

What I need from you.

Access to the site and, if you have them, your Search Console and Business Profile.

What you want to be known for, and the areas you really work in.

Real examples of your work that I can write about.

Questions

Straight answers.

Not seeing yours? Ask me directly, I reply myself.

hello@alastairbanwell.com
How long does SEO take?

Expect three to six months before it really shows, and longer in a crowded area. It is a slow lever that compounds. If you want enquiries sooner, ads are the faster option.

Can you get me to the top of Google?

No honest person can promise that. I can fix what is holding you back, publish pages that match real searches, and measure what happens.

Does this help with ChatGPT and other AI tools?

It helps the same things they read: clear pages, consistent business details and real evidence. There is no guarantee, and I would never claim one.

Do I need a site from you?

It works best when I can fix the site itself. Tell me what you have and I will say plainly what is and is not possible.

Can I combine it with other services?

Yes. Two services take 10 percent off, three take 20 percent, and all four are a flat $2,500 a month. See the pricing.

"I build the foundation. I run the engine. You own the returns."

Let's talk about what your business actually needs.

No pressure, no corporate pitch. Book a short call, or email me directly if that's easier.

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