Search Engine Optimisation

Results-driven SEO for small businesses

Smarter content, stronger authority, and lasting visibility. We build sustainable SEO strategies that attract the right visitors and turn searches into customers.

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At Silky Ocean Studios, we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all SEO. We craft bespoke strategies around your goals and audience, from technical fixes and keyword targeting to content and link building, so your business gets found by the right people, not just more people.

Why great SEO matters

Why great SEO matters

A beautiful website is only part of the story, customers need to find it. Good SEO increases your visibility on Google for the terms your customers actually search.

Effective SEO should:

  • Target keywords your business can realistically rank for.
  • Improve site speed, structure, and user experience.
  • Build trust and authority with quality backlinks.
  • Turn organic traffic into enquiries, bookings, or sales.

Our founders grew Hitched.co.uk primarily through SEO to millions of visits and a successful acquisition. We now apply that experience to help small businesses compete and win online.

SEO isn’t about tricks, it’s about relevance, authority, and consistency that compound over time.

Our SEO service features

A practical, transparent approach that grows visibility and leads:

Keyword Research & Strategy

We identify high-intent, achievable keywords and map them to pages so you rank for terms that drive enquiries.

Technical SEO Audits

We fix crawl issues, site speed, indexing, and structured data so search engines can understand and trust your site.

On-Page Optimisation

Meta data, headings, internal links, and content structure improved page-by-page for better rankings and UX.

Content Planning & Creation

Editorial calendars and high-quality pages/posts that answer customer questions and capture demand.

Link Building & Authority

Ethical outreach and digital PR to earn credible backlinks and grow Domain Authority over time.

Analytics & Reporting

Transparent tracking with GA4, Google Search Console and Moz, clear progress, no jargon.

Featured SEO projects

A snapshot of brands we’ve helped grow with organic search:

The Hoddington Arms

Local SEO uplift driving bookings and event enquiries.

Hoddington Arms SEO

Centred Mums

Content strategy targeting service and location keywords.

Centred Mums SEO

Crown Interiors

Technical fixes + link building to boost authority.

Crown Interiors SEO

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Our approach to SEO

We focus on sustainable growth, clear priorities, achievable keywords, and steady authority building.

  • Audit – Technical review, baseline rankings, and competitor analysis
  • Plan – Keyword strategy mapped to pages and content calendar
  • Optimise – On-page improvements and site structure fixes
  • Build – High-quality links and local signals to grow authority
  • Measure – Monthly reporting with GA4, GSC and Moz, plus clear next steps
No black-box tactics. Just a transparent, methodical process designed for small businesses to win in search.
Our approach to SEO

Who we work with

We specialise in small business SEO across hospitality, events, and local services, with strategies tailored to your goals and budget.

“Silky Ocean Studios made SEO simple, clear plan, clean execution, real results.”

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FAQs about our SEO services

Q: How much does SEO cost?

A: Our SEO packages start from £500/month and go up to £3000, with pricing tailored to your site size and goals. We’re transparent with costs and provide a clear plan before we start.

Q: How long until we see results?

A: Most small businesses see measurable improvements within 3–6 months. SEO compounds over time, we’ll show progress monthly and focus on quick wins early.

Q: Do you offer one-off SEO audits?

A: Yes. Our audits uncover technical issues, keyword gaps, and priority actions you can implement immediately, with or without ongoing support.

Q: Will you create content for us?

A: Absolutely. We can plan, write, and optimise landing pages and blogs aligned to your keyword strategy and brand voice.

Q: What tools do you use?

A: We rely on GA4, Google Search Console, and Moz for tracking and insights, plus a decade of hands-on experience building SEO-led brands.

Q: What is Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)?

A: SEO is the process of improving your website so it ranks higher in Google’s organic results. It combines technical fixes (speed, crawlability, mobile), on-page optimisation (titles, headings, internal links, structured data), content strategy, and link building to attract more of the right visitors and convert them into customers.

Q: What goes into an effective SEO strategy?

A: A balanced plan covers technical, on-page and authority work. Typical actions include increasing page speed, compressing/modernising images, adding ALT text, improving internal linking, writing accurate titles and meta descriptions, using correct heading structure, adding Schema Markup, expanding existing page content, creating new blog content, and building credible backlinks to grow Domain Authority.

Q: Do I still need SEO if paid ads are working?

A: Yes. Ads stop the moment you stop paying. SEO compounds over time and delivers ongoing, “free” traffic from people actively searching for your products or services. Running both channels is often the best approach: paid for immediate reach, SEO for sustainable growth and lower cost per acquisition over time.

Q: Does my website need to be mobile friendly for SEO?

A: Definitely. Over half of web traffic is on mobile and Google primarily indexes the mobile version of your site. A fast, responsive layout with clear navigation on small screens improves user experience and can directly improve your organic rankings and conversion rate.

Q: What’s the difference between long-tail and short-tail keywords?

A: Short-tail keywords are broad (e.g. “SEO”), usually with high search volume and high competition. Long-tail keywords are more specific phrases (e.g. “SEO agency in Hampshire for small businesses”). They’re easier to rank for, match clearer intent, and often convert better, which is why we target a smart mix of both.

Q: How often should I update my website for SEO?

A: Regular updates signal freshness and relevance to search engines. The cadence depends on your business, but we recommend maintaining core pages (services, location pages) and publishing helpful new content on a consistent schedule, even one quality post per month can move the needle if it targets the right keywords.

Q: Is website speed really that important?

A: Yes. Slow pages increase bounce rates and can hurt rankings. Improving Core Web Vitals (LCP, CLS, INP), optimising images (next-gen formats), using caching and a performant theme/server all contribute to faster load times, better user experience, and stronger organic performance.

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