Freelance SEO Consultant Derby
A freelance SEO consultant for Derby businesses, with the reach of an SEO agency. We work with Derby businesses that want to win more work from search, from Cathedral Quarter firms to engineering suppliers around Pride Park. We help service businesses, manufacturers and online shops across Derby and Derbyshire rank on Google, get into the map pack and show up in AI answers.
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SEO Agency Derby
Derby’s economy is built on engineering, and its search market is more B2B than most.
A buyer looking for a supplier searches very differently to someone looking for a local plumber. Your SEO should reflect that.
Derby is home to some of the UK’s biggest names in aerospace, rail and automotive, and to hundreds of smaller engineering, manufacturing and professional firms that supply them. Those businesses are often found by procurement teams and engineers searching for a specific capability, not a local service.
At the same time, Derby has a busy consumer market across the city centre, Derbion and the suburbs, where local searches and the map pack decide who gets the call. We build SEO plans that fit whichever of those you are, or both.
Our SEO Services in Derby
Chosen to suit Derby’s mix of local and B2B businesses.
B2B and industrial SEO
Capability, sector and case study pages that help engineering and manufacturing firms get found by buyers.
Local SEO and the map pack
Business Profile, reviews and local pages for Derby service businesses that rely on nearby customers.
Technical SEO
Fixing slow, outdated or badly structured websites, common with older industrial and trade sites.
Content that wins work
Clear service pages, guides and FAQs that answer what Derby customers and buyers actually search for.
Local and industry links
Mentions from Derby and Derbyshire business groups, trade bodies and industry publications.
AI search visibility
Getting your business named when buyers and customers ask ChatGPT or Google’s AI Overview for recommendations.
Is Your Derby Business Missing Out?
Tap any question to see how we would fix it.
Can buyers find you by searching for what you make or do?
We build capability and sector pages around the terms engineers and procurement teams use.
Do you appear in the map pack for your main service in Derby?
We optimise your Business Profile and reviews so you can compete for the top three.
Does your website still look and load like it was built ten years ago?
We fix the technical problems that hold older sites back and make them easier to use.
Do you show up in the towns you cover, such as Belper or Long Eaton?
We build relevance for each area you serve with useful local pages and listings.
Does ChatGPT mention you when asked for a Derby recommendation?
We track your AI visibility and build the content and mentions that get you named.
How Our Freelance SEO Consultant Service Works in Derby
A clear process, adapted to whether you sell locally, nationally or to other businesses.
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Free audit
We check where you rank in Derby and for the wider terms that matter to your sector, plus how AI tools see you.
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Agree the priorities
We talk through your goals and focus on the searches that bring in enquiries and contracts.
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Do the work
Technical fixes, content, local SEO and links every month, with every task logged.
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Report and adjust
Monthly reporting on rankings, enquiries and AI mentions, in plain English.
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Speed, indexing and schema fixes for Derby websites that are not ranking as they should.Technical SEO Derby
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Service pages, location pages and guides written for Derby businesses and their customers.Content writing Derby
Local SEO
How we get businesses into the Google map pack, wherever they are based.Explore local SEOFreelance SEO Consultant Derby FAQs
Straight answers to the questions we get asked most. Can’t see yours?
Ask us directlyHow much does a freelance SEO consultant in Derby cost?
Our monthly SEO plans start at £600, with a £1,200 plan for more competitive or national markets. The first audit and three-month roadmap are free for a limited time.
Do you work with engineering and manufacturing firms?
Yes. B2B SEO for engineering, manufacturing and supply chain businesses is a good fit for Derby, and the approach is different to local consumer SEO.
Do you cover the rest of Derbyshire?
Yes. We work with businesses in Belper, Ripley, Ashbourne, Ilkeston, Long Eaton and across the county.
How long does SEO take for a Derby business?
Technical and listing fixes can show results within weeks. Most businesses see real growth within three to six months, and competitive national terms take longer.
Do I need to meet in person?
No. Most of our work is done remotely with regular calls. If you would prefer to meet, just ask.
Can you guarantee a top ranking in Derby?
No. Nobody controls Google’s rankings. We promise honest work, clear reporting and a plan focused on what will win you the most work.
Win More Work From Search in Derby
See where you rank across Derby and Derbyshire and what to fix first. £150 Free for a limited time, with a three-month roadmap included.
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