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SEO Services In Stockport
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.
No.1 Ranking
Link Building
Link building is a vitally important factor of any outreach strategy and can include high quality citations on business directories and PR or Paid Advertising Opportunities on high-quality sites for relevant traffic.
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.
SEO
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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