SEO services designed for small businesses
Organic search engine optimisation (SEO) is one of the most reliable ways to build a steady, sustainable customer base and increase your online visibility.
However, for many small businesses SEO can feel overwhelming, full of buzzwords, big promises and confusing reports. We understand that, which is why we have designed all of our SEO reports to be jargon free and easy to understand.
Our service is a good fit if you are:
- A small business looking for steady enquiries
- A therapist or wellbeing practitioner building visibility
- A service-based business without in-house SEO support
- A founder who wants clarity, not jargon or inflated promises
You get a ethical, results-driven approach to SEO, with clear explanations and honest expectations at every step.
Choose the SEO package that suits your business
SEO is not a one-off task. Search engines change, competitors update their sites and your content needs to stay relevant. Our rolling contract, affordable SEO services provide steady, realistic support that improves your site over time. We regularly review data from Google Search Console, and harness industry leading tools, to spot issues early and see which pages are performing well. We focus on keeping your site technically healthy, improving the pages that matter most and helping the right people find you in search results.
Essential SEO
From £150 per month
Best for small brochure-style websites that need consistent visibility improvements.
What is included:
- Technical SEO checks and fixes
- On-page optimisation for up to 3 core pages
- Keyword tracking for priority services
- Clear monthly summary in plain English
- Site speed monitoring
Perfect for: solo founders and small local businesses starting their SEO journey.
This plan focuses on improving and maintaining your existing core pages.
Growth SEO
From £350 per month
For small businesses ready to compete more actively in their niche.
Includes everything in Essential, plus:
- Optimisation across additional key pages
- 1 x SEO-optimised article per month
- Internal linking improvements
- Local SEO refinement (where relevant)
- Ongoing strategic adjustments based on data
Ideal for: businesses that rely on regular enquiries and want steady visibility growth.
Designed to actively move your rankings in competitive local or national searches.
Pro SEO
From £500+ per month
For businesses where search is a primary source of leads or bookings.
Includes everything in Growth, plus:
- 2 x SEO-optimised articles per month
- Deeper competitor analysis
- Conversion-focused page refinement
- Priority optimisation for high-value services
- Strategic planning aligned to revenue goals
Best for: practices, studios and service businesses competing in busier markets.
Ongoing keyword expansion and priority targeting of high-value services.
What results can you expect?
SEO is a gradual process, but most businesses begin to see: improved rankings for key service terms, more relevant website traffic, better-performing service pages, and a steady increase in enquiries over time. Most clients begin seeing ranking improvements within the first 3–6 months, depending on competition and starting position. We take on a limited number of new SEO clients each month to maintain quality and personal service.
| Feature | Essential | Growth | Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical checks | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| On-page optimisation | 3 pages | 6+ pages | Ongoing expansion |
| SEO article | – | 1/month | 2/month |
| Local SEO | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Competitor tracking | – | – | ✓ |
Technical SEO
We check how easily search engines can crawl and index your site, fix common issues such as broken links, slow pages and missing metadata, and make sure your site is technically sound before we push for more traffic.
Crawlability and indexability checks
Fixing broken links and redirect issues
Page speed and Core Web Vitals improvements
Tidying titles, meta descriptions and basic on-page structure
On-page SEO and content support
We refine your key pages so they match the words your ideal clients are actually typing into Google. That might include service pages, landing pages and FAQs.
If you need help with wording, we can combine SEO setup with SEO-informed content writing (see our SEO copywriting services) to give you a joined-up approach. Increasingly, this also means structuring content clearly so it performs well in AI-generated search results, not just traditional rankings.
Keyword and topic research focused on real-world search terms
Optimising headings, copy and internal links
Creating or refining core service and landing pages
Supporting you with blog content planning
If you are curious about how AI-aware SEO works in more detail, you can read our article on GEO and AI-Optimised Content
Local SEO
We can support you with local SEO services so nearby clients can find you more easily.
Google Business Profile setup and optimisation
Local landing pages for key services and areas
Basic citation and directory work that makes sense for your sector
Simple review-gathering strategies
Analytics and reporting
We connect and review tools like Google Analytics and Google Search Console so you can see what is working.
Clear, jargon-free reporting
Focus on enquiries, calls and key pages – not just traffic graphs
Regular check-ins to discuss what we are seeing and what we recommend next
- Free SEO check (optional)
We start with a light-touch review of your website, key pages and search presence, including your own Google Search Console data where available. This gives us a realistic view of where you are now. - Clear proposal based on your goals
We agree what matters most. Whether that is more relevant traffic, better enquiries for specific services, or making better use of the visitors you already have. We then outline a tailored jargon-free SEO plan just for you. - Initial fixes and quick wins
We tackle the highest-impact technical and on-page issues first. This is so your site becomes healthy and your most important pages are aligned with the searches that matter for your business.
Ongoing optimisation and content support
We refine or create content, support Local SEO work and make regular improvements based on real data, not guesswork. You stay in the loop and can ask questions at any time.
Why work with Phoenix Web Services for SEO?
Our work is guided by a small set of clear values:
- Committed to doing our best within your budget and timeframe
- Honest and transparent about what SEO can – and cannot – do
- We care for your business as if it were our own, not just another account
- Always learning and adapting to new tools, platforms and technologies
You will not be passed from person to person. You talk directly to the person working on your project and get answers in language you can understand.
- The size and complexity of your website
- How competitive your niche and locations are
- Your current search visibility and starting point
- What you can realistically invest each month
We will always recommend the lightest level of support that genuinely fits your goals. As your business grows, your SEO package can grow with it. Also, if you prefer, you can begin with a focused one-off SEO project. Once you are happy with the way we work you can then move onto a pay monthly rolling support package which with provide the ongoing SEO support to help your business grow.
- Web design – affordable WordPress web design for small businesses
- Web hosting – managed hosting and updates so your site stays secure and fast
- Website maintenance plans – manages your website updates and technical glitches, so you don’t have to worry.
- Content marketing packages are available to publish useful, search-led content consistently
- Copywriting services are included as part of a web build or as a stand-alone service
- Ongoing help & support – responsive support from someone who already knows your website
These services are optional. We are also happy to work alongside your existing designer or developer if you already have one.
Let’s get you optimised
Phoenix Web Services provides affordable SEO support for UK small businesses, focused on steady, measurable growth. Our focus is on results-driven improvements that support the kind of genuine growth you need. If you are not sure whether you are ready for a pay monthly SEO package yet, we can still take a quick look and give you an honest view of what is realistic for your current website, so please do get in touch.
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