Built for the Map Pack
When someone Googles "web designer near me" or "accountant Colchester", the first thing they see is a map with 3 businesses. That's the Map Pack — and it gets 70%+ of the clicks. We get you in it, and keep you there.
/ Local SEO
Local SEO that puts you on the map
We get Colchester and Essex businesses ranking in the Google Map Pack — where 70% of local clicks actually happen. No fluff, no jargon, just the boring work that moves rankings.
What we actually do
- Audit and fully optimise your Google Business Profile
- Build and clean up citations across 50+ UK directories
- Set up a review generation system (SMS + email)
- Build location landing pages for each town you serve
- Earn local backlinks from real Essex businesses + press
- Track rankings in the actual Map Pack, not desktop SERPs
Honest about timeframes
Local SEO isn't instant. Most clients see meaningful Map Pack movement at 4–8 weeks and dominate their core terms by month 3–6. If you need leads tomorrow, run Google Ads alongside — we'll tell you straight.
/ Pricing
Pricing & packages
Fixed-price packages. Need something in between? We'll quote inside 48 hours.
Local SEO Setup
£395
One-off
Full audit, GBP optimisation, citations cleaned and 1 location page built.
- Google Business Profile rebuild
- 30 core citations submitted
- 1 location landing page
- Review request templates
Most popular
Local SEO Growth
£495
Per month
Ongoing local SEO for a single town — built to rank top 3 in the Map Pack.
- Weekly GBP posts
- Review generation system
- 2 new local links / month
- Citation monitoring
- Monthly Map Pack report + call
Multi-Location
£950
Per month
For trades and service businesses targeting 3+ Essex towns at once.
- Up to 5 location pages
- GBP management
- 4 new local links / month
- Multi-area rank tracking
- Strategy + content calls
Pay monthly available
Split any project across 3 months, 0% interest — or take our £79/mo subscription with zero upfront.
Prices exclude VAT. Bespoke scope? Get a custom quote.
/ FAQ
Common questions
- How is local SEO different from regular SEO?
- Local SEO targets the Google Map Pack and 'near me' searches — the box of 3 businesses with a map that shows above the regular results. It's driven by your Google Business Profile, local citations, reviews and proximity, not just on-page content.
- How long until I see results?
- Most clients see Map Pack movement inside 4–8 weeks. Full impact (ranking #1–3 for your core 'service + town' terms) typically takes 3–6 months, depending on competition.
- Do I need a physical address in Colchester?
- For Google Business Profile, yes — a verifiable business address in your target area. We can also rank service-area businesses (e.g. plumbers covering Essex) without a public-facing shopfront.
- What's included in the monthly retainer?
- GBP posts, review response, citation maintenance, local link building, on-page tuning for new location pages, monthly ranking + traffic report and a strategy call.
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