SEO for London businesses
Switch success from a million-to-one to one in a million
There are one million businesses in London (which equals 1,477 per 10,000 resident adults).
So how do you stand out online, when your potential customers have so much choice?
With SEO services for London business, your website will pop up at the top of search results, and this traffic drives more conversions, which boosts your bottom line.
Human-first London SEO leaves a lasting impression on search engines like Google, flipping your million to one shot at success into the status you deserve – a one in a million business customers know and love.
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Why do I need London SEO?
When a potential customer’s looking for a London business, optimizing your website for local search puts you in the pool of the most relevant results. Depending on the type of business you run, you might be able to go hyper-local to appear as a relevant option for someone looking for help in a borough like Lambeth, or even a more specific area like Brixton.
One advantage of London SEO is it conveys trust – whether you’re a local firm with a physical store as well as a website, or you’re operating out of a certain area where you have strong connections.
Plus, Google loves local businesses as much as humans, so there are lots of tools and resources you can use to claim your place of search engine real estate – much more affordable than securing a brick and mortar store anywhere in the capital these days!
Be the business at Londoners’ fingertips
When your local customers are looking for help, they need personalized results. So if your site’s optimized for local search, it’s a huge helping hand for the search engine matching sites with the customer’s location and search history.
And since 58% of web searches are via mobile devices, having a site optimized for mobile search (and use) puts your business closer to customers than ever – just a few taps and clicks away via the phone in their purse or pocket.
When your business is at Londoner’s fingertips, it’s much easier for them to know and trust you.
How do I get started with London SEO?
Getting started with London SEO is simple and by setting the right foundations, you’ll likely see significant results in a few weeks and have a sustainable presence in 3-6 months.
Every London business is different, so your SEO strategy and tactics will be tailored to your goals and needs. But (if you’re starting from scratch) the process usually has three stages: citations, content and relationships, then local London reviews and SEO monitoring. Here’s how they work:
1. Citations
Your first step is making sure all the information about your business online is correct. Your business should have an attractive profile on local directories and there are no inconsistencies about your name, address, phone number and contact details.
2. Content and relationships
Next, you can optimize your website with useful London content and include outbound links to boost your accuracy rating (it’s easiest to place these on informational blog posts and articles which naturally have more text, with landing pages kept super-simple to air conversions.
3. Local reviews and SEO monitoring
Positive local reviews and ratings are a great way to please search engines and convey expertise and authoritativeness to customers – so the more you can collect, the better. And once all these firm foundations have been established, you’ll need to monitor your SEO performance, making the necessary tweaks to navigate algorithm updates and keeping your content fresh with new London content as well as information on your products and services. SEO can generate great results in a few months, but any reputable agency will tell you sustaining success is an ongoing process.
What type of London SEO services can I find at Lithos Digital?
Lots of experience in local SEO means we know exactly the services you need to get the best results for your budget.
We’ll advise exactly what you need and no more. But depending how your plans develop, you can rely on a suite of SEO services including:
- Competitor analysis and market and keyword research.
- Technical website analysis and content optimization.
- On- and off-page SEO.
- Outreach and brand awareness.
And don’t forget, SEO works best when it isn’t in a digital marketing vacuum – it can be complemented by channels like paid search and social media to really ramp up your ROI.
Can SEO help any kind of London Business?
Absolutely. Whether you’re a barber in Barnet or a dentist in Dagenham, a good London SEO agency can put you on the (Google) map.
Take a look below at a few London businesses we’ve helped over the years with effective SEO in their marketing mix.
Mini golf, maxi sales increase
See how Plonk Golf grabbed #1 Google ranking for 523 keywords AND increased sales 250%.
Talk of the town
Voice-over expert Voquent increased organic traffic by 45% AND expanded its client base along the way.
Flushed with success
Find out exactly how Bollano Plumbers bagged a 31% increase in organic traffic AND better brand recognition.
Coining it in
Bitcoin ATM and currency exchange firm Satoshi Point ranked on Google page 1 for 250+ keywords and increased traffic 140%
“Great digital marketing company – always willing to go above and beyond, clear communication and very fast response times. Highly recommended!”
Guy Timmis / Plonk Golf
When you’re ready to start your own London SEO success story, we’re delighted to help.
Is Lithos Digital an award-winning London SEO agency?
Yes indeed. We’ve won many digital marketing awards for helping companies in different verticals all over the world, but our London and South East Prestige Award for SEO Agency of the year takes pride of place.
However, our best reward is our day-to-day work – helping companies across London claim their place in competitive digital spaces and get the recognition (and ROI) they deserve.
No award can compete with the fantastic feeling of having done our best to help you connect with customers and grow your business.
FAQs
Got a burning question about London SEO? You might find the answer right here.
How much does SEO cost in the UK?
The straightforward answer is ‘it really depends’. Because every company is different, so is the cost of achieving their goals. The bigger your budget, the more substantial and effective your digital marketing results will be. However, we’ve helped firms of all sizes achieve success, even when their spend is more modest – you can trust us to help you achieve more bang for your buck (or rather, cover more ground for your pound).
How do I know if I need a London SEO agency?
If you want to rise in the search engine rankings and drive organic traffic to your website, you’ll need some sort of SEO support. But we’ll perform an audit before we start because we need to know exactly where you are to get you where you want to go. We’ll advise what’s working and what’s not, so you can spend your budget wisely. And if your current SEO needs more of a tweak than an overhaul, that’s fine – it might allow you to allocate marketing budget elsewhere.
Does Lithos Digital provide a personalised SEO service?
Definitely. Building customized digital marketing support packages is the only way to do business. And we believe in the human touch when it comes to setup and support too – SEO is an ongoing investment so we’re here by your side for the duration. Strap in for a fun and rewarding ride!
How effective is SEO compared to other kinds of digital marketing?
SEO can be very effective compared to other kinds of digital marketing. For instance, it can be more economical than increasing ad spend, enhance credibility and trust as people often find organic results more reliable, and provide lasting value through a mix of timely and evergreen content that attracts high-intent visitors.
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