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Search engines are constantly evolving. Competition increases, guidelines become more technical, and page one search rankings become more difficult to achieve. Platform81’s holistic search engine optimisation services are your guide through this ever-changing marketing landscape. With our technical experience, your site’s credibility and visibility are all but assured. Trust our Stockport based experts. We’ll take you where you need to be.

Organic search engine optimisation (SEO) is the process of improving your position in non-paid search listings. The end result of this process is a higher position, increased visibility, and a far better chance of a conversion or a sale.

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Technical SEO

The foundation of any SEO service is making sure the search engines can read (crawl) and rank (index) your website. Without firming up your technical foundations, your whole strategy is on shaky ground. After all, if Google can’t find your site, what chance do your customers have?

On-site Optimisation

On-site optimisation focuses on your website’s content – from the words that your customers read, to meta data and image tags that only the search engines see. Our experts start by researching your business and your market to find a strategy that’ll deliver conversions, before getting to work optimising your site’s content to invite website traffic.

Off-site Optimisation

Technical and on-site SEO focus on your website itself but if you really want a strong ranking, you need to increase your authority. That means looking beyond your site to find opportunities for strong, relevant link building opportunities from elsewhere. With each link acting as an endorsement of your website, a strong off-site strategy is key to delivering results.

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Content Marketing (Onsite)

Onsite SEO includes the “standard” type of SEO tactics, such as keyword selection, site planning, and structured content development. This is achieved through the production of thorough, user-friendly, authoritative content, aligned with user search intent.

Outreach Marketing (Offsite)

Outreach is a vital element of an organic search as it has the biggest impact on performance. This is done by collaborating with bloggers, journalists and industry publications in your sector, offering them high quality content which will result in a backlink.

Keyword Mapping

Keyword research forms the basis of the campaign. Our team works with you to fully understand your business offering, target market and competitors, allowing us to research ideal target keywords that drive traffic and conversions.

Conversion Reporting

We ensure Google Analytics is configured correctly for accurate reporting. As campaigns progress, it allows us to invest more time in the activities that are seeing the best results.

Outrank & Outperform

Sustainability

Time spent on organic SEO is time well spent. A well optimised website can retain rankings for months, and with ongoing work, you can corner the market for years to come. SEO takes effort and know-how, but the combination of long-term results and sustainability makes it a cost-effective cornerstone of any marketing plan.

Value

In our experience, SEO is one of the most cost-effective forms of digital marketing over a sustained length of time. Active SEO can attract thousands of qualified leads, and as long as you keep on top of the latest developments (as our Search Marketing experts do), your site will continue to deliver cost-effective conversions for years to come.

Credibility

How do you know who to trust on the internet? A high ranking on search engines will show everyone that Google and Bing trust you, and that sense of credibility is worth every penny you spend – especially once the customer clicks onto your site and begins to engage with your brand.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long will it take to see results from your SEO work?

Most of our clients start seeing movement in rankings within 3-4 months, but meaningful business results typically come around the 6-month mark. It’s not an overnight job, but we’re dead set on making sure you see proper progress without cutting corners.

What makes your SEO approach different from other agencies in Greater Manchester?

We don’t just follow the same old playbook that every other agency uses – we create bespoke strategies based on your specific business goals and industry challenges. Our team lives and breathes the digital landscape in Greater Manchester and beyond, so we understand both the local and national markets you’re competing in.

Can you tell me about your SEO campaigns in a little more in-depth?

We go way beyond ticking the usual SEO boxes. Our team takes the time to properly understand your industry, your audience, and your competitors — inside and out. That deep understanding shapes everything we do, from keyword targeting to content strategy. 

We’re also big believers in staying flexible; if our research uncovers new opportunities along the way, we won’t hesitate to adjust our approach to make the most of them. It’s all about doing what’s right for your business, not just sticking to a set-and-forget plan.

Do you guarantee first-page Google rankings?

Any agency promising guaranteed rankings is having you on – Google’s algorithm changes constantly and no one has special insider access. What we do guarantee is transparent reporting, honest communication about what’s working and what’s not, and a constant grafting to improve your visibility where it matters most.

How much does your SEO service cost?

Our SEO packages start from £400 per month, but we’ll put together a proper proposal based on what you actually need rather than trying to shoehorn you into a one-size-fits-all package. The investment depends on your competition, objectives, and how quickly you want to make progress.

Do I need technical knowledge to understand what you're doing with our SEO?

Not at all – we translate the technical gobbledygook into plain English that makes sense to you and your team. We’ll explain everything in terms of how it affects your business bottom line, not just rattling off a load of jargon to sound clever.

Will you be making changes directly to our website?

Aye, we’ll need access to your website to make the technical improvements that help Google understand and rank your site better. We handle everything from page speed optimisation to fixing broken links, but we’ll always run significant changes past you first.

How do you report on SEO progress?

You’ll get a monthly report that shows exactly what we’ve been up to and how your key metrics are trending. We don’t just send over an automated report full of graphs either – we’ll have a proper chat about what the numbers mean and what we’re doing next.

Can you work with our in-house marketing team?

Absolutely – some of our best work happens when we collaborate with your internal marketing folks. We’re happy to skill-share, provide training, and work alongside your team to make sure everyone’s pulling in the same direction.

What if we want to target international markets, not just the UK?

We’ve helped plenty of Stockport and Manchester businesses expand their digital footprint internationally. Our international SEO approach considers language differences, local search behaviors, and regional competition to help you crack new markets properly.

How will SEO fit with our other marketing activities?

SEO works best when it’s part of a joined-up marketing strategy, not stuck in its own silo. We’ll make sure your content marketing, PPC, social media and other channels are all working together to boost your overall digital presence.

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Nick Howard
Nick Howard
13:54 07 Apr 25
It’s been a great experience working with Harry on our PPC strategy. He’s clearly highly knowledgeable, extremely professional, and always willing to go the extra mile to deliver results. We've seen a significant improvement in our ROAS since working with him. Highly recommended.
Thomas Robins
Thomas Robins
08:57 02 Apr 25
A great agency that is perfecting for supporting small businesses such as ours with an array of small and complex needs from marketing to web development and more.My personal experience with my point of contact Callie was faultless. She was always extremely responsive and happy to help, keeping me updated with all our projects every step of the way.
Sean Donkin
Sean Donkin
21:53 18 Mar 25
Worked with Platform81 for the creative and build of our new website aligning to our rebrand - guys did a first class job, couldn't have asked for a more supportive team, and our website is performing well, really well received but our SLT & industry, thank you.
Ben Pollard
Ben Pollard
15:38 08 Nov 24
British Judo have worked Platform81 throughout 2024 as we launched a brand new website. The team worked tirelessly to get the website launched against the clock in November. We are pleased to say the new website developed offers a significant upgrade on look and feel across the site with positive feedback across the judo community.Despite an ever-changing brief, we can't thank the team enough for their flexibility and hardwork including Oli, Dan, Ryan and the rest of the P81 team.We look forward to working with them moving forwards and developing the site further with new and enhanced features.
Ben Garner
Ben Garner
13:20 05 Nov 24
A brilliant digital marketing agency! A brilliant team who run two websites for us, PPC, SEO and social media. Very happy with every piece of work they have completed for us!
matheen bukhari
matheen bukhari
12:58 01 Nov 24
Professional bunch of people!They have worked for us on multiple websites, and every-time delivered the best quality, better UI/UX and stunning websites.Highly recommended
Annella Williams
Annella Williams
11:33 14 Oct 24
Absolute pleasure to work with this team and would definitely work with them in the future. They delivered 2 beautiful websites which exceeded expectations :)
Jenni McDougall
Jenni McDougall
11:58 08 Oct 24
Platform81 have created for us a wonderful new website, it includes all of the functionality we need and we are delighted with it.
Gemma Ordidge
Gemma Ordidge
09:16 29 Jul 24
This is the first time I have worked with Platform81 and I must say I have been impressed from start to finish with our web development project. Great communication, a fab team who are super helpful and flexible - they really did feel like an extension of the team. Strongly recommend.
Vinesh Mistry
Vinesh Mistry
11:06 19 Jul 24
We have been using Platform 81 for many years to manage our company website and to also complete our SEO. They have an experienced team who are very helpful and supportive to our business. They have helped us grow and move forward with the ever changing landscape of web design and management. Highly recommended.
Shelley Dyer
Shelley Dyer
14:44 18 Mar 24
I've worked with Platform 81 for over five years now. They have provided a variety of work for me for two different companies including new website builds, ecommerce sites and SEO. They are exceptional at everything they do. The team has a wealth of knowledge and experience and they place the needs of the customer at the heart of everything they do.
The Magic Tractor
The Magic Tractor
07:50 08 Feb 24
Big shoutout to Matt and David at P81! ???? These guys are amazing - super friendly and crazy smart. We've been working together for years, and we're excited to continue teaming up to help our clients. Thanks for being awesome, Matt, David and team! ????
Ethan Taylor
Ethan Taylor
09:09 02 Feb 24
We have used Platform81 for our new website and will be using them for another two upcoming website projects. They have both achieved and exceeded our expectations with regards to timeframes, design and functionality for our website.Big thanks to Nick, Caroline, Oliver, Sam and the rest of the team - looking forward to our continued work in the future!
Hamish Gill
Hamish Gill
14:36 30 Jan 24
Great experience - very happy with the work Platform81 have completed for me. Great guys too!
Tom White
Tom White
10:56 22 Jan 24
We used Platform81 for a whole website redesign and they have been great to work with - wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to others!
CJ Micallef
CJ Micallef
09:21 20 Dec 23
Platform 81 are the best website provider we have ever worked with. The staff are highly responsive, committed to our vision, always diligently working away in the back ground to help our company achieve. Thank you for everything you have all done in 2023, we look forward to sharing further success in 2024.
Annelous Konijnenberg
Annelous Konijnenberg
11:01 06 Dec 23
The team at Platform 81 has been fantastic to work with. They were incredibly proactive & supportive throughout the process, making working with them & getting to a final product a very smooth experience. Thank you for the great work!
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