SEO For Local Businesses

Turning Visitors Into Customers

There's No Point Having a Great Website If No One Sees It

Most small businesses don’t fail at SEO because they’re doing it badly, they fail because they have no idea where to start.

Maybe you’ve tried adding the keywords you think will help your site show up, wrote a blog or two, or played around with the design… but nothing seems to make a difference. Meanwhile, competitors appear above you with sites that look no better than yours.

The truth is, SEO only works when there’s structure behind it. I help you cut through the noise, understand what Google actually wants, and make changes that lead to real improvements.

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What Do My SEO Services Cover?

Audit and Research

A deep dive into your website, competitors, and keywords to see what’s working and what isn’t.

Strategy and Setup

A clear, realistic plan that fits your goals and helps you start ranking where it matters.

Optimisation

From on-page SEO to technical fixes, I’ll fine-tune what you already have to improve visibility.

Monitoring and Growth

Monthly insights, updates, and tweaks to keep your site performing and growing over time.

How We'll Get You Found

Step 1. Understand Your Position

We’ll start with an in-depth audit to see where your site’s performing, what your competitors are doing better, and what’s stopping you from ranking higher. You’ll get a clear, easy-to-read report with actions that actually make sense.

Step 2. Implement a Strategy

I’ll build and implement a tailored SEO strategy based on your goals, whether that’s more visitors, more enquiries, or a stronger local presence. You’ll know exactly what we’re doing, why we’re doing it, and what to expect next.

 

Step 3. Keep Making Improvements

Once your site’s performing better, we’ll focus on keeping it that way. I’ll track your visibility, share updates, and make ongoing improvements to your SEO to help your business stay ahead of competitors.

Who Is This For?

  • Small businesses who want more website traffic – Ideal if you have a great service but your website isn’t getting seen.
  • Businesses struggling to appear in local searches – If customers can’t find you online, you’re missing out on easy wins.
  • Anyone overwhelmed by SEO jargon – I explain everything clearly, no complicated reports or confusing terminology.
  • Businesses with an outdated or underperforming website – Many SEO issues come from structure, speed and content clarity – all fixable.
Where Do We Cover?

Our SEO Services cover Devon and the South West, including Torbay, Torquay, Paignton, Brixham, Newton Abbot, Exeter, South Hams, Dartmoor, Salcombe, Kingsbridge, Teignmouth, Totnes.

What Are The Next Steps?

A Quick Chat

Once you reach out, we’ll have a chat over a call or email about what you need. I’ll also run through any access I’ll need, like your website backend, or Search Console, and explain how to share those if you’re not sure.

I’ll Review Your Website

Whether we’re looking at just an audit or a full package, I’ll get to work reviewing your site – looking at what’s working, what’s holding it back, and where the best opportunities are to improve visibility.

A Clear Plan

You’ll receive a prioritised list of recommendations: what needs fixing now, what to focus on later, and why it matters. We’ll create an action plan from there.

Ongoing Support

If you want to continue improving long-term, I’ll continue monitoring and improving your site month by month, checking performance, updating your content, and making sure your SEO stays on track.

Sound Good?

Not Sure Where to Start With SEO?

If you know your website could be performing better, but you’re unsure what’s actually worth fixing, the SEO & Website Health Check is the right place to start.

It’s a focused, one-off review designed to give you clarity before committing to any ongoing SEO work.

I’ll review your site’s clarity, visibility, user experience, and technical performance, then share a clear, easy-to-follow summary that shows:

  • What’s working well already
  • What’s holding your site back
  • What can be improved straight away (your top priorities)
  • Where the biggest opportunities lie going forward

There’s no obligation after delivery. It gives you an overview of where your website currently stands, and what to focus on next.

Why Choose CSJ Marketing?

I take a straightforward, practical approach to SEO that small businesses actually find useful. You won’t get jargon or overcomplicated reports just clear guidance and work that genuinely improves your website. I know the Torbay and South Devon area well, so everything is shaped around how local customers search and what they expect to see. You deal directly with me, not an agency team, and the support is flexible enough to fit your budget and the way you work.

Testimonials

Rated 5 out of 5
Being a charity in mental health it was vital that we found someone who could understand the needs of our service as well as reaching the client base. Chris took time getting to know our service and our target audience. Within 3 months we have seen a significant increase in our referral rates, as well as building a campaign that helps dispel myths that prevent people from having the confidence to come to us. We couldn't recommend Chris and CSJ Marketing enough
Caragh Sanders-Wright, Director, Eating Disorder Service Plymouth
Rated 5 out of 5
Chris has helped us develop our brand identity and marketing strategy to something significantly more holistic and functional. He has revolutionised our social media presence and helped us make the most of the full range of digital marketing channels at our disposal. He has created quality content and develop an effective e-commerce presence. We look forward to continuing working together!
Lou Guthrie, Torbay Gin

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Whether you’re looking to boost your brand or drive more traffic, I’d love to help. Let’s have a conversation about how we can grow your business together!

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