At Search-First, we specialize in helping small, independent website owners across the UK who often lack in-house SEO resources. Through an affordable monthly subscription model, we provide expert support and long-term strategy that delivers real, sustainable increases in website traffic. Here’s our proven 9-step approach:

  1. Initial SEO Audit
    We begin with a comprehensive technical and content audit to identify barriers to growth. This includes analysing site structure, page speed, mobile-friendliness, and existing keyword rankings.
  2. Tailored Strategy Development
    Each client receives a custom SEO strategy based on their goals, competition, and niche. We focus on high-impact actions that fit within their budget and deliver steady progress.
  3. Keyword & Intent Research
    We identify the most valuable keywords for your industry, not just high volume, but those that reflect what your audience is truly searching for. This helps us create content that attracts the right traffic.
  4. On-Page SEO Optimisation
    We optimise existing pages by refining meta tags, headers, internal linking, and keyword use to align with current search engine algorithms.
  5. Technical SEO Enhancements
    We fix crawl errors, improve site speed, implement schema markup, and ensure proper mobile performance all essential for better search visibility.
  6. Content Creation & Expansion
    Our team creates high-quality, authoritative content designed to answer key questions and establish your site as a trusted resource in your niche.
  7. Local SEO Focus (for UK Clients)
    We optimise for local search by improving Google Business profiles, local citations, and geo-targeted keywords especially valuable for service-based businesses.
  8. Authority Building & Link Outreach
    We help build credibility with quality backlinks from trusted sources, boosting domain authority and improving rankings.
  9. Monthly Reporting & Ongoing Optimisation
    Clients receive clear, jargon-free monthly reports showing progress and next steps. We adapt the strategy based on data to ensure sustainable, long-term traffic growth.

With Search-First, you get expert SEO support at a price that works without needing an in-house team.