SEO Agency Stockport
Let’s be honest: you don’t need another agency promising you “magic” results or blinding you with science. You need a partner who knows the local landscape and treats your business like their own. We are Platform81, the Stockport SEO agency that turns your website from a silent brochure into a lead-generating engine.
We don’t deal in vanity metrics or empty promises. We’re a team of developers and technical SEOs based right here in Stockport, ready to pop the bonnet on your website, fix the gremlins holding you back, and get you seen by the customers who actually matter. Whether you’re in Cheadle, Bramhall, or the town centre, we’ll take you where you need to be.
SEO services for Stockport
Technical Optimisation
You wouldn’t build a warehouse on a bog, so why build your business on a shaky website? Technical SEO is about ensuring the architecture of your site is solid as a rock. Because we are both developers and marketers, we go far deeper than a standard agency.
We strip back the layers to fix site speed issues, sort out messy code, and ensure your mobile usability is spot on. If Google struggles to crawl your site, you’re invisible. We make sure the technical foundations are robust enough to support serious growth, ensuring your site creates a seamless path for customers to find you.
Local SEO
For a Stockport business, the battle is won or lost in the local search results. When someone in the Heatons, Bramhall, or Hazel Grove pulls out their phone to search for your services, you simply have to be the first name they see.
We don’t just stick you on a map; we meticulously manage your Google Business Profile, build consistent local citations, and optimise your site for “near me” searches. We ensure you capture the high-intent traffic right on your doorstep, stopping potential customers from drifting over to your competitors in Manchester or down the road.
On-Page Optimisation
There’s no point getting people to your site if they leave five seconds later because they can’t find what they need. On-page optimisation is about signposting your relevance to both Google and your customers.
We go beyond basic keyword placement; we restructure your pages, refine your internal linking, and ensure your metadata is working hard to improve click-through rates. We align your content with exactly what your local customers are searching for, turning your pages into high-performing assets that guide visitors smoothly towards hitting that ‘enquire’ button.
Off-Site Optimisation
In business, reputation is everything—and online, that reputation is built through links. But we’re not talking about spammy directory listings that do more harm than good. We focus on building genuine authority through high-quality Digital PR and strategic outreach.
We get your brand talked about on reputable industry sites and local news outlets. It’s about creating a digital paper trail that proves to search engines that you are a trusted, authoritative voice in your sector, giving your domain the “clout” it needs to outrank the big national players.
E-commerce Optimisation
If you’re selling online, your digital shop floor needs to be working 24/7. We work with Stockport-based retailers to take on the national giants. Our e-commerce strategy focuses on the user journey—simplifying site architecture, optimising product descriptions for unique long-tail keywords, and ensuring your category pages are structured to sell.
We help you cut through the noise of a crowded marketplace, ensuring your products are visible and your checkout process is frictionless, turning casual browsers into loyal, repeat customers.
Content Marketing
You don’t need “fluff” pieces that just fill up space; you need content that works for a living. We create a content strategy that establishes you as the leading expert in your field. By answering the real questions your customers are asking and providing genuine value, we help you capture traffic at every stage of the buying cycle.
From technical guides to industry news, we produce the kind of authoritative content that earns backlinks naturally and keeps your audience engaged with your brand long after they’ve clicked away from Google.
Website Audit
If your traffic has plateaued or your rankings have taken a nosedive, you need to know why—and fast. Our forensic website audits provide a no-nonsense health check of your entire digital presence. We don’t just send you a generated PDF full of jargon; we manually review your site to identify the specific roadblocks holding you back.
From broken links to duplicate content and penalty risks, we give you a prioritised, clear-English roadmap of exactly what needs fixing to get your performance back on track.
Google Business Profile
Your Google Business Profile is essentially your digital shop window on the high street. If it’s empty or outdated, people walk on by. We take the hassle out of managing this for you. We keep your listing fresh with regular updates, manage your reviews to build social proof, and ensure your opening times and services are accurate. It’s about making sure that when a local customer finds you, they have every reason to click “call” or “directions” immediately.
Consultancy
Sometimes you have a marketing team in-house, but they lack the specific technical SEO knowledge to push to the next level. That’s where we come in. We act as an extension of your team, providing the high-level strategy and technical guidance they need without stepping on anyone’s toes. Whether you need a second pair of eyes on a strategy or training for your staff, we provide the expert steer required to keep your campaign moving in the right direction.
Website Migration Support
Moving websites is a bit like moving house—if you aren’t careful, you’re going to lose something valuable. A poorly handled migration can wipe out years of SEO rankings overnight. We manage the entire transition, ensuring that every old URL is redirected correctly and your SEO value is transferred safely to the new site. We handle the technical headache so you can launch your new look without worrying about your traffic falling off a cliff.
International SEO
Just because you’re based in Stockport doesn’t mean you can’t sell to the world. If you’re looking to export, we’ll make sure you’re speaking the right language—technically and literally. We implement complex Hreflang tags and international site structures to ensure search engines serve the correct version of your site to users in France, Germany, or the USA. We help you expand your reach beyond the SK postcode and tap into global markets effectively.
Multiple Locations
If you’ve got branches across the North West or the UK, you need a strategy that covers all bases without confusing Google. We build scalable SEO campaigns that give each of your locations its own moment in the spotlight. We ensure consistent branding and visibility across all areas while avoiding duplicate content issues, helping you dominate the map in every town you operate in.
Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO)
The search landscape is changing, and the robots are getting smarter. AI-driven search is the future, and we’re already ahead of the curve. We optimise your content to be cited by generative AI engines, ensuring your brand is the “answer” provided by the new wave of search tools. It’s about future-proofing your business so you remain visible however your customers choose to search.
Google Penalty Recovery
Been slapped with a manual action? It’s a stressful time, but it’s not game over. We are experts in cleaning up the mess. We identify the toxic links or dodgy content that caused the penalty and do the hard graft of removing them. We handle the reconsideration request with Google, proving you’ve cleaned up your act and getting your site out of the “naughty corner” and back into the rankings.
Algorithm Recovery
Sometimes you haven’t done anything wrong, but a Google Core Update shifts the goalposts and your traffic tanks. We analyse the data to understand exactly what the algorithm didn’t like. We don’t rely on guesswork; we pivot your strategy to align with the latest quality guidelines, helping you recover lost ground and build a site that is resilient enough to weather the next storm.
Blog Writing
A stale website is a dead website in Google’s eyes. We keep your site pulse beating with regular, high-quality blog posts. But we don’t just write for the sake of it; we write to rank. Our writers are dab hands at creating engaging articles that target specific keywords and support your wider SEO strategy. We drive fresh traffic to your site and give visitors a reason to keep coming back.
The SEO agency Stockport deserves
We’re Developers Who Get SEO
If your car breaks down, you don’t call a painter; you call a mechanic. The same applies to SEO. Because Platform81 is built on a foundation of web development, we don’t just “do” SEO; we engineer it. If an algorithm update breaks your site or a plugin update causes a conflict, we have the in-house technical expertise to fix it properly, sharpish. No outsourcing, no waiting for third-party developers—just solutions.
Straight Talking, No Smoke & Mirrors
The SEO industry is full of “gurus” selling secret formulas. We prefer the honest approach. We strip away the jargon and give it to you straight. You’ll always know exactly what we’re doing, why we’re doing it, and where your budget is going. If something isn’t working, we’ll tell you, and we’ll fix it. It’s that simple.
Agile & Proactive
Big agencies move like oil tankers; we move like speedboats. Because we aren’t bogged down by layers of red tape and account managers, we can pivot your strategy the moment the data tells us to. If Google releases a core update or a competitor makes a move, we react sharpish. We don’t wait for monthly meetings to fix problems; we tackle them as they happen to keep you ahead of the curve.
Local Experts, National Reach
While our heart is in Stockport, our ambition has no borders. We help local businesses dominate the “Map Pack” to capture nearby trade, but we also have the scalability to take you national. Whether you’re a local tradesperson in Hazel Grove or an e-commerce giant in the town centre, we have the know-how to put you in front of the right audience.
Stockport SEO FAQs
Why hire a Stockport SEO agency instead of a national one?
You get the same (if not better) level of technical expertise without the inflated city-centre price tag. Plus, you get a partner who is physically accessible. We value long-term partnerships with local businesses, meaning you get more attention, faster support, and a team that genuinely cares about your reputation in the town.
How long does it take to get my site ranking?
We prefer to be honest: SEO is a marathon, not a sprint. While we can often get some “quick wins” by fixing technical errors in the first month, a proper, sustainable campaign typically starts showing significant traction around months 3 to 6. Anyone promising you instant page-one results is likely using dodgy tactics that could get you penalised.
Do I really need "Local SEO" if I sell online?
Absolutely. Even if you ship nationwide, Google uses your location as a trust signal. Optimising your Google Business Profile and building local citations in Stockport helps build your overall domain authority. It tells search engines you are a legitimate, active business, which boosts your rankings for national terms too.
Will I actually understand the work you’re doing?
Absolutely. We hate jargon as much as you do. We don’t just email you a confusing automated PDF once a month and disappear. We provide clear, plain-English reporting that links our work directly to your bottom line.
We’ll show you exactly where your budget is going, what we’ve fixed, and how much traffic is converting into leads. And because we’re based locally, we can always sit down over a brew and talk through the numbers face-to-face.
How much does SEO actually cost?
We’ll give it to you straight: there’s no fixed price tag because every campaign is different. Trying to rank for “Solicitors in Manchester” is a different beast to “Florist in Bramhall.” We don’t offer cheap, cookie-cutter packages because they simply don’t work.
Instead, we build a bespoke proposal based on your goals and your budget. We might not be the cheapest option out there, but we focus on delivering a return that pays for itself many times over.
Do you tie us into a long-term contract?
We want you to stay with us because you’re making money, not because a piece of paper says you have to. While SEO is a long-term game and we ask for an initial commitment to get the ball rolling (usually around 6 months to see proper traction), we don’t believe in holding clients hostage. We operate with fair terms and transparent agreements. We’re looking for partners, not prisoners.
Will you be making changes to my website?
Yes, we have to. You can’t expect different results if everything stays the same. Because we’re technical experts and developers, we make the necessary changes to your site’s code, structure, and content to get it ranking.
But don’t worry—we’re not going to break anything or overhaul your brand without talking to you first. We handle the technical heavy lifting so you can focus on running your business, keeping you in the loop every step of the way.
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