Local SEO Services in Kent for Small Businesses and Trades

Show up where it matters - on Google, in front of real people, looking for what you offer.

At Business Sorted Kent, we help small businesses improve their visibility online through clear, practical Local SEO.

That means getting you found in the right searches, by the right people, in the right places, whether you're in Ashford or anywhere else in the UK.

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What is Local SEO — and why does it matter?

Local SEO is all about making sure your business shows up when people search for services in your area. That could be “plumber in Ashford”, “beauty salon in Maidstone”, or “logo design Kent”.

With the right setup, content, and strategy, we’ll help you appear in:

Google Maps and Google Business Profile listings
Local search results (the ones that show town/city names)
“Near me” and voice searches
AI-driven tools like Google’s new Search Generative Experience (SGE) and ChatGPT

What’s included in our Local SEO service?

Google Business Profile

Set up and fully optimised — with the right keywords, categories, photos, and location targeting.

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Website SEO

We make sure your content, structure, and metadata are aligned with what your ideal customers are actually searching for — locally and topically.

Keyword Strategy

No guesswork. We do research into the best keywords for your services, location, and customer intent - including long-tail and “AI-friendly” phrasing.

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Local Landing Pages

Target different towns or services with dedicated, well-structured pages that help you rank where it matters most.

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Review Guidance

Need to improve your review presence? We’ll help you build a simple system to ask for and manage Google reviews, naturally.

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LLM Optimisation (LLMO)

We write in a way that works for search engines and AI tools - making your content more likely to show up in tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and AI-powered search previews.

Why choose us for your SEO?

No contracts — cancel anytime, stay because it's working
Flexible monthly plans — built around your budget and goals
Real results — we use the same SEO to grow our own business
No cold calls or ads — all our clients find us through SEO or referrals
Friendly, local support — we take the time to understand what you do and what success looks like for you

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What does Local SEO cost?

We keep it simple. Plans start from around £180/month, depending on your goals and current setup. We’ll always explain what you’re getting, why it matters, and where your money is going.

There’s no hard sell - just a clear conversation about what’s worth doing.

Let’s take a look at your site

Not sure where to begin? We’ll happily review your website, Google Business Profile, or online presence - and let you know where you stand.

Drop us a message for a no-obligation chat about how we can help you get found online.

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FAQS

Q: How long does Local SEO take to work?

You’ll usually start seeing movement within the first 1–3 months, but the most meaningful results tend to build over time. SEO isn’t instant — it’s about steady, sustainable growth that keeps working long after the work’s done.

Q: Can you help if I already have a website?

Absolutely. We can either improve your existing site or rebuild it so it supports your SEO properly. In many cases, a few key changes can make a big difference to how well you show up in search.

Q: What if I don’t have a Google Business Profile?

No problem - we’ll set it up for you from scratch, fully optimised for your location, services, and the types of searches your customers are making. It’s one of the most powerful tools for local visibility.

Q: Do you offer one-off SEO jobs or is it monthly?

Most of our clients work with us monthly, but we can also do one-off SEO work if you have something specific in mind - like a local landing page or Google profile setup. We’ll always suggest what’s most useful based on your goals.

Q: What makes your SEO different from other providers?

We don’t lock you into long contracts or bury you in jargon. Our SEO is built around flexible monthly plans, clear reporting, and a real understanding of your business goals. Each month, you’ll get a detailed breakdown of what we’ve worked on and why it matters - no vague summaries or guesswork. We also don’t rely on ads or sales calls to win work ourselves - all our clients come through recommendations or our own SEO, which is exactly what we help others achieve.