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SEO services — Bristol & UK-wide — 100% in-house

Is your business
showing up
on Google?

If your customers are searching for what you offer and your business isn’t appearing on page one of Google, those customers are finding your competitors instead. That’s exactly what SEO fixes.

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14+Years experience
5,000+Page 1 rankings
100%In-house team
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Understanding SEO

What is SEO
and why does
your business need it?

SEO — search engine optimisation — is the process of improving your website so that Google shows it on page one when someone searches for what your business offers.

When a potential customer types “accountant in Bristol” or “plumber near me” or “best digital marketing agency UK” into Google, Google decides which websites to show — and in what order. That decision is based on hundreds of signals: how relevant your content is, how fast your site loads, how many reputable websites link to yours, how well your site is structured, and much more.

SEO is the work of improving all of those signals so Google ranks your site above your competitors. Done well, it means the right customers find your business first — without you paying for every click.

Unlike paid advertising, which stops the moment you stop paying, SEO builds long-term visibility that compounds over time. The longer it runs, the stronger it gets.

SEO vs Google Ads — what’s the difference?
SEO
Free clicks from Google — you pay for the work, not each visitor
Google Ads
You pay every time someone clicks — stops when budget runs out
SEO
Takes 3–6 months to build momentum, then compounds over time
Google Ads
Immediate results from day one — but no lasting effect
SEO
Traffic keeps coming even if you pause investment temporarily
Google Ads
Visibility disappears immediately when you stop paying
SEO
Best for long-term growth and reducing reliance on paid ads
Google Ads
Best for immediate leads while SEO builds in the background

Most businesses benefit from both working together. See Google Ads →

Straight from the founder

SEO explained
without the jargon

Martyn Lenthall started Bamsh in 2012 after 10 years in commercial sales at Yellow Pages and a year studying web development at Filton College. He’s been explaining SEO in plain English to business owners ever since — and this is what he says to every new client.

No jargon, no buzzwordsYou’ll always know what’s being done and why — in language that makes sense for your business.
Results you can measureEvery month you’ll see exactly what changed in your rankings, your traffic, and your enquiries.
Built around your businessNo off-the-shelf packages. Your strategy is built around your market, your goals, and your competition.
Real results — not made up numbers

What SEO actually
looks like in practice

Here’s a real example from a real client — a chartered accountancy firm. These are their actual Google Analytics figures.

Chartered Accountancy Firm — SEO Case Study
Real client data

Before starting with Bamsh, this firm had a website that looked professional but wasn’t generating meaningful enquiries from Google. Within one quarter of starting SEO, organic search traffic had nearly doubled — and enquiries from that traffic increased by more than half. Here’s what the data actually shows.

+83%
Organic search visitors
840 → 1,536 users
+83%
New visitors from Google
829 → 1,519 new users
+55%
Enquiries generated
33 → 51 key events
+70%
Overall site engagement
5,073 → 8,621 events
Google Analytics showing organic search traffic growth for chartered accountant SEO client — Bamsh Digital Marketing

Google Analytics: organic search performance — 7 April to 5 July 2024 vs 7 July to 4 October 2024

What this means in plain English: In the three months before Bamsh, this accountancy firm was getting 840 visitors a month from Google searches. In the following three months, that rose to 1,536 — without spending a penny on advertising. More importantly, the number of people who actually got in touch (filled in a form or called) went from 33 to 51 — a 55% increase in real business enquiries from people who found them on Google.
Everything included — nothing hidden

What your SEO
service covers

Every Bamsh SEO campaign includes all of the following — done 100% in-house by the Bamsh team. Nothing is outsourced.

SEO audit
A full analysis of your website to identify exactly what’s holding your rankings back and where the biggest opportunities are — before any work begins.
Keyword research
Finding the exact search terms your customers use — not just high-volume keywords, but the specific phrases that signal buying intent in your market.
On-page SEO
Optimising your page titles, meta descriptions, headings, content, and internal linking so every page targets the right search terms and signals its relevance to Google.
Technical SEO
Fixing the things Google looks at under the bonnet — site speed, mobile-friendliness, crawlability, Core Web Vitals, schema markup, and site structure.
Content strategy & creation
Fresh, relevant content added to your site every month. Google rewards sites that keep their content up to date — and more content means more search terms to rank for.
Link building
Building quality backlinks from reputable websites — one of Google’s strongest ranking signals. Done properly and ethically, never automated or spammy.
Local SEO & Google Business Profile
Maximising your visibility in local and “near me” searches. Google Business Profile management is included at no extra cost within the SEO service.
Competitor monitoring
Tracking what your competitors are doing in search — so your strategy stays ahead rather than constantly catching up.
Monthly plain-English report
A clear report every month showing your keyword rankings, traffic growth, and enquiries generated — written in language that makes sense, not data dashboards full of numbers.

Also included at no extra cost: Google Business Profile management, AEO (answer engine optimisation) structuring so your content gets cited by AI tools like ChatGPT, and a free SEO audit before anything starts.

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Is this right for your business?

Which of these
sounds familiar?

SEO is the right investment for your business if any of these situations describe where you are right now.

Situation 1

“My competitors show up on Google. I don’t.”

Your website exists, you’ve invested in it, but when you search for what your business offers, you’re nowhere to be found. Your competitors are picking up the enquiries that should be yours.

Situation 2

“I’m spending on Google Ads but want to reduce that cost long-term.”

Paid advertising works, but you’re paying for every click. SEO builds an organic presence that generates enquiries without a cost-per-click — reducing your dependence on ad spend over time.

Situation 3

“My website gets some visitors but not enough enquiries.”

You’re getting some traffic but it’s not the right traffic — people who are genuinely looking for what you offer and are ready to make contact. Better SEO targeting fixes that.

Situation 4

“I want to grow my business without constantly increasing my ad budget.”

Scaling paid advertising means scaling spend. SEO compounds — the investment you make today keeps working for months and years, without the cost going up proportionally.

Situation 5

“I want to be found when AI tools like ChatGPT answer questions about my industry.”

This is AEO — answer engine optimisation — and it’s included in every Bamsh SEO service. As AI-generated answers become more common in search, being cited by those tools matters as much as ranking in traditional results. Learn about AEO →

Situation 6

“I’ve tried SEO before and didn’t see results.”

This is one of the most common conversations at Bamsh. Usually the previous SEO wasn’t genuinely strategic, wasn’t properly reported, or wasn’t given enough time. A free audit will show you exactly what happened and what a different approach would look like.

The process — no surprises

How Bamsh SEO
actually works

What happens after you start, in the order it happens — with honest timescales.

1
Week 1–2
Free SEO audit & strategy session Before anything starts, your website is audited in full. You get a clear picture of where you currently stand, what’s holding your rankings back, and a realistic assessment of what SEO can achieve in your specific market.
2
Month 1
Foundations — technical SEO & keyword research Technical issues are fixed, keywords are researched, and on-page optimisation begins. Google starts to see the improvements. This is the groundwork that makes everything else work.
3
Months 2–3
Content & authority building New content is added, link building begins, and Google Business Profile is optimised. Most clients start to see meaningful ranking movement during this period.
4
Months 4–6
Rankings grow — traffic starts to follow Rankings consolidate and organic traffic grows. Enquiries start coming from Google. The monthly report shows real, measurable progress — not activity for its own sake.
5
Ongoing
Compounding growth — strategy adapts SEO compounds over time. The strategy evolves as results come in, new opportunities are identified, and competitor activity is monitored. Every month you receive a clear report and a call to talk through what’s next.
Honest timescales SEO takes time. The results compound — but they don’t happen overnight. You’ll get a realistic timeline for your specific market before anything starts, not a vague “3–12 months” non-answer.
Monthly plain-English reports Every month, a report showing exactly what changed: keyword rankings, organic traffic, enquiries generated. No data dashboards — just clear answers to “is my SEO working?”
100% in-house team Every piece of work — keyword research, content, technical SEO, link building — is done by the Bamsh team. No outsourcing to freelancers or offshore suppliers. Ever.
No long-term contracts SEO runs on a rolling monthly basis. Leave with 30 days’ notice at any time. The results are what keep clients — not contracts.
Competitive exclusivity Once Bamsh takes on a client in your sector and area, direct competitors won’t be taken on. Your strategy is built entirely around your success.
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Not sure which approach is right?

Five ways to work
with Bamsh on SEO

Not every business needs the same thing. Some want the whole job handled. Others want to learn how to do it themselves. Others just want a second opinion. Here’s every option — honestly described.

Option 1 — Most popular
Managed SEO
Hand the whole thing over. The Bamsh team handles everything — audit, strategy, content, technical work, link building, reporting. You get a plain-English monthly update and a call to go through it. From £799/month (exc. VAT).
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Option 2
SEO consultancy
You or your team do the work, but you want expert guidance on strategy, priorities, and direction. A Bamsh consultant reviews your situation and gives you a practical, actionable plan — without a long-term commitment.
Learn more
Option 3
DIY SEO tool
Want to manage your own SEO? The Bamsh DIY SEO tool analyses your website, compares it against your competitors, and gives you a monthly list of specific actions to improve your rankings — in plain English.
See the DIY tool
Option 4
SEO training
Want your team to understand and manage SEO themselves? Bamsh delivers practical SEO training sessions built around your specific business — covering everything from keyword research to technical basics, in plain English.
Learn about training
Option 5
Start with a free audit
Not sure which option is right? Start with a free SEO audit. It’ll show you exactly where your website stands today, what’s holding your rankings back, and which approach would make the biggest difference — with no obligation to proceed.
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Something most agencies don’t offer

Bamsh won’t work
with your competitors

One client per sector per area If Bamsh is working with a solicitor in Bristol, no other solicitor in Bristol will be taken on as a client. Your strategy is built entirely around your success.
No conflicts of interest Every decision — which keywords to target, which content to create, which links to build — is made entirely in your interest. There’s no competing client whose rankings might benefit from the same work.
Act before your competitors do Once a business in your sector and area is on board, that slot is taken. If your competitors get there first, Bamsh can’t work with you on SEO in that market.
Most agencies will work with as many businesses in the same sector as will pay them. We don’t. If your competitor is already a Bamsh client, we’ll tell you upfront. If they’re not, there’s a slot available — but once it’s taken, it’s taken.
Martyn Lenthall, CEO & Founder, Bamsh Digital Marketing

Find out where your website stands today

A free SEO audit will show you exactly what’s holding your rankings back and what a realistic SEO strategy would achieve for your business. No pitch, no pressure.

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Your SEO questions

Questions about
SEO answered

The questions business owners ask most often before starting SEO — answered honestly, including the ones most agencies gloss over.

SEO — search engine optimisation — is the process of improving your website so Google shows it on page one when someone searches for what your business offers. Google uses hundreds of signals to decide which websites to rank: how fast your site loads, how relevant your content is, how many reputable websites link to yours, and more. SEO is the work of improving all of those signals so Google ranks your site above your competitors — without you paying for every click.
Most businesses start seeing meaningful movement in their Google rankings within 60–90 days, and significant traffic growth within 6 months. More competitive markets take longer. A solicitor in London will take longer to rank than a landscaper in Bath. At Bamsh, you get a realistic, honest timeline for your specific market before anything starts — not a vague “3–12 months” non-answer.
Bamsh SEO starts from £799/month (excluding VAT). This includes technical SEO, content, link building, local SEO, Google Business Profile management, and monthly reporting. The price varies depending on how competitive your market is. See the full SEO pricing page for a detailed breakdown, or use the cost estimator for a personalised figure.
SEO earns your business free, long-term visibility in Google search results. It takes months to build but compounds over time — once you’re ranking, visitors keep arriving without paying for every click. Google Ads puts your business at the top of Google immediately, but visibility disappears the moment you stop paying. Most businesses benefit from both: Google Ads for immediate leads while SEO builds the long-term foundation.
No. All SEO work at Bamsh is done 100% in-house by the Bamsh team. Keyword research, content, technical SEO, and link building are all handled by people who work directly on your account. There is no outsourcing to freelancers or offshore suppliers on any SEO work.
Local SEO is the process of optimising your website and online presence so your business appears in Google searches that include a location — for example “accountant Bristol” or “plumber near me.” If your business serves a specific area or region, local SEO is essential. It’s included within Bamsh’s standard SEO service at no extra cost, alongside Google Business Profile management.
No. Bamsh offers competitive exclusivity to every SEO client. If Bamsh is working with a plumber in Bristol, no other plumber in Bristol will be taken on as an SEO client. Your strategy is built entirely around your success — with no conflicts of interest.
Track three things: how many visitors your website receives from Google each month, which positions your business appears in for your target search terms, and how many of those visitors are turning into real enquiries. Bamsh provides a plain-English monthly report covering all three. If you can’t draw a clear line between your SEO investment and leads coming through the door, something needs addressing.
Bamsh offers a DIY SEO tool for businesses who want to manage their own SEO. It analyses your website, compares it to competitors, and gives you a monthly list of specific actions to improve your rankings. SEO training and one-off consultancy are also available for businesses that want to build their own capability rather than outsourcing it.
Yes — Google Business Profile setup and ongoing management is included within Bamsh’s SEO service at no extra cost. This covers your listing on Google Maps and in local search results — essential for any business serving a local or regional area. As a standalone service it costs £249 setup then £99/month.
AEO — answer engine optimisation — is the process of structuring your website content so AI tools like ChatGPT, Google’s AI Overviews, and Perplexity cite and recommend your business when someone asks a relevant question. It’s the fastest-growing channel in search. AEO structuring is included within every Bamsh SEO campaign — your content is optimised for both traditional Google rankings and AI-generated answers simultaneously. Learn more about AEO →
Ready to get found?

Start with a free
SEO audit

Find out exactly where your website stands, what’s holding your rankings back, and what a realistic SEO strategy would deliver for your business. No obligation, no pitch — just a straight assessment.

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