Freelance SEO Consultant

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Hi there! My name is Richard, and I am a freelance SEO consultant based in Rossendale, Lancashire, just north of Manchester. I provide SEO strategy and quality SEO services for businesses in Lancashire, Manchester and throughout the UK. I focus on high-impact SEO work that drives organic visibility, leads, conversions and revenue — without getting lost in unnecessary tactics.

Whether you’re a small business just starting your SEO journey or you’ve already invested in SEO and need extra support or a fresh strategy, I am here to help with a skilled, professional and friendly approach. I want to see your business succeed, and will do my utmost to make that happen.

Core Freelance SEO Services

SEO Audits

Unlock your website’s potential with SEO audits. Whether you need a backlink audit, a technical audit or an audit of your entire site, I will identify the issues and provide solutions.

SEO Strategy

Build the foundations for long-term organic search growth with a full site audit and a tailored, actionable SEO strategy. Get a clear roadmap to boost organic rankings, increase traffic and drive leads, conversions and revenue.

Content Marketing

Stand out from the crowd and attract valuable traffic with a bespoke organic content strategy, complete with detailed content briefs and optional content creation support.

Local SEO

My local SEO service is for businesses looking to enhance their digital presence and attract customers through location-based searches. I help you connect with nearby customers and drive valuable leads.

Technical SEO

I will assess the technical health of your website, identifying issues that could be affecting its search visibility and user experience. I’ll pinpoint the most critical problems, prioritise fixes, and resolve the most critical issues.

SEO Consultancy

Do you need strategic advice and support for your SEO? Check-ins, performance reviews, ongoing guidance and refinements to support your SEO efforts in the ever-changing organic search landscape.

On-Page SEO Optimisation

Good on-page SEO can significantly improve your site’s visibility. I will analyse your site’s on-page SEO and implement optimisations to improve organic rankings, increase click-through-rate and drive traffic.

Key Page Review & Optimisation

Are key pages on your site underperforming? I’ll put my SEO analysis lens over them to uncover what might be going wrong, and optimise them for both SEO and conversion to help you get better results.

SEO Content & Copywriting

Need high-quality content optimised for SEO purposes? With over a decade of professional writing experience and connections to a network of talented writers, I can bring your content to life and get it discovered.

I am flexible with the services I offer. If you are looking for help with a specific issue or perhaps are not quite sure what you need, please do not hesitate to get in touch for a friendly chat. I will work hard to find a solution for your needs.

Why Choose Me as Your SEO Freelance Consultant?

Experience

I have been working in SEO for six years, and in digital marketing for seven years. I have worked in-house for one of the biggest UK law firms, and I also led and implemented successful SEO strategies for a wide variety of businesses at a digital marketing agency. I have worked with a diverse range of businesses, ranging from retail and e-commerce, to real estate agencies and land surveyors. I have the experience and expertise to help your business succeed.

High-Impact SEO Work

I focus on strategies and tactics that drive the greatest value to your business, without wasting time on non-essential tasks that don’t contribute to your success. My approach is results-driven SEO, designed to deliver sustainable, long-term growth.

Integrity

I offer a service which is firmly rooted in honesty, professionalism and quality. I will not sell you outdated methods, ineffective tactics or false promises — just honest and informed SEO that works. My goal is to help your business prosper with clear, effective strategies, free from fluff and jargon.

Are you looking for help with your SEO?

Whatever your plans or challenges might be, I am here to help. Let’s talk.

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Let us work together to grow your business through organic search