As a local business owner, you are incredibly busy. You know your trade. You are great at what you do. But you probably don’t know anything about digital marketing – why should you. That’s OK. We do.

Is this you?

  • You’ve started your own business. Congratulations! You have plenty to deal with right now. You want to succeed, but marketing is definitely not in your skillset but you know you need to master it. That’s why we exist. 

  • You’ve been there and done that. When it comes to digital marketing. There are good and not-so-good businesses in your market segment. The same holds true for digital marketers. Some marketing professionals will sell you the moon without the knowledge to back it up. That’s why we exist. 

  • Marketing makes your head swim. What are Keywords, Search Engine Optimisation and Google Business Profile, anyway? How is it going to help your business get more enquiries? Just like we don’t have the talent to do your service, you probably don’t have the knowledge and understanding of digital marketing. That’s why we exist.

Wherever you are in this marketing journey, we will meet you there and help you take charge.

Gone are the days when you could rely on flyers, paid ads in the local papers or the local magazine put through your door. You know that. You know you have to build up your exposure online – this is where your potential customers are searching for your services. But you may have no idea how it works or even how local SEO marketing drives your rankings.

At Techy Business Services, we have it covered.

Competition in all business sectors is fierce. When your potential clients are searching for your services, where do they go first? Other than personal recommendations and word of mouth, they go to their favourite internet search engine (95% of the time Google). And this is where your business needs to appear, preferably showing up on the map (Google 3-Pack) and in the organic listings below. In essence, you need to show up as many times as possible on the first page when people search for your services in all the local towns you service.

Every element of your website, Google Business Profile, social media presence and online directories add additional authority to your business in the eyes of the search engines to help you rank better and better over time.

Just like you are an authority on what you do, Google ranks your website with a similar kind of authority. This is what digital marketing builds on. The Techy Business Services team of marketing professionals understands the importance of good digital marketing. We will help you create content and design your website to help boost your presence online.

Contact us at 01306 480440 today to learn more about our company and how we can help.

Learn more about local businesses’ SEO marketing

How important is good internet marketing for a local business?

According to 2022 research by SEO Inc, 53% of traffic to a website resulted from organic search results with paid advertising delivering 15% of traffic.

It is also important to understand that almost 50% of all clicks will go to the top three listings on the search results page which is why just being on the first page of a search result is not enough.

                    Position 1 – 20.5%

                    Position 2 – 13.32%

                    Position 3 – 13.14%

And of course, if you can get in the Google 3-Pack and in the top three organic results you will get approximately 35% of ALL traffic as shown by Surrey Reptile Centre opposite.

Each month, as we rollout your digital strategy and every additional piece of information added to your company website, your web presence and brand gain strength. The right digital marketing strategies will drive conversions for years to come, exponentially and organically. And the golden prize is appearing on the top results page of a search so potential clients can reach out to your firm easily.

There is no silver bullet, it is all about ensuring the fundamentals are all in place such as:

  • Competitor analysis – understanding why and how your competitors rank
  • Correct optimised contenton your website
  • All technical issues sorted e.g.quick load speed, correct schemas added to your website
  • All related websites set-up e.g. YouTube, social media, online directories

And then it adding content to each channel on a monthly (preferably weekly) basis. 

Digital marketing for local businesses

SEO fundamentals

SEO, or Search Engine Optimisation, is a series of digital marketing practices that both increase the quantity and the quality of your internet exposure. This is very important for all local businesses that want more enquiries which can be converted into new customers. 

  • Quantity— increasing traffic to your website is fundamental. Good SEO attracts more inclusion in search results. The more traffic to your site, the better. 
  • Quality— but, as we all know, quantity does not always translate to quality. Good digital marketing ensures that you get the right traffic. This is what leads to real conversions.

Managing your marketing expectations

Results from digital marketing are not immediate and depends on the size of the population you are serving. Inevitably the bigger the local population the more competition you will have. However, it is not the number of competitors you have whether they have a well-optimised website and have built their online authority each month.

It takes time to fully investigate and develop a digital marketing strategy for each business we work with.

Whereas a local radio ad may get some limited immediate results, digital marketing is a long-term commitment for your firm. It is planting a seed and nurturing it, watching it grow, giving it the right nutrients, and removing the weeds. The right marketing strategy today will potentially drive business to your company for the next decade. Can you think of any other promotion that can say that?

The phases of digital marketing 

At Techy Business Services, we take a practical and measured approach to your digital marketing from the ground up.

Phase one – research  
In phase one we will complete a full assessment of:

  • The keywords you want to be found for
  • Your current rankings for each keyword (your on-page and off-page SEO effectiveness)
  • Your competitors for each keyword
  • Your current website including the copy, calls to action, and interlinking. Unfortunately, most local business websites are designed for looks, not for web rankings
  • Your current infrastructure including schemas, Google Analytics and Google Search Console statistics
  • Your Google Business Profile listing
  • Any Local Service Pages you may already have on your website
  • Your social media profiles and content


Finally, we share all the data with you.
 You get a comprehensive report (that we call your Ground Zero Report) of our findings and suggestions with a thorough marketing assessment report.

In this report, you will get a clear picture of your website reach, your Google Business Profile effectiveness and rankings, your competition, your opportunities, and the gaps that should be attending to. This report gives you and us crucial information so we can optimise your website and GBP listing into client-generating machines.

Phase two – implementation
This is where we get down to work.

  • We will resolve any of your current technical issues, remove any bad links, optimise your website speed, user-friendliness, and redesign your site, if necessary.
  • We will then optimise your Google Business Profile listing to ensure that your bread and butter — local searchers — see it when they are conducting a search.
  • We will begin to create new and unique content for your website, writing informative, keyword-driven service and local service pages, articles, and blog posts with supportive video marketing, infographics, and press releases.
  • Backlinks — or links back to your site — will be accomplished through well-known blogging and press release platforms.
  • We help you build a strong local presence by listing your firm in national, local and industry specific directories that have immense search engine authority – called citation-building – to increase your authority, and exposure


Phase three – on-going implementation and maintenance 
Sadly, digital marketing is not a question of build once and leave because your competitors will catch on and start to learn from your success and start to reverse engineer how you have done. For this reason, we continue to observe and follow up with opportunities to keep you at the top of search engine results pages. We continually monitor your progress, add new, engaging information.

The goal? Keeping you #1 and your website attracting new clients.

Each month, we provide you with a complete report of your progress so you can see the value of our digital marketing strategies.

Book your free discovery call

We are dedicated to helping businesses like yours succeed online and attract more customers to your local business.

We understand that every business has unique needs, which is why we offer a free discovery hour call to discuss how we can help you improve your local digital marketing. During this call, one of our experienced marketing specialists will take the time to understand your business goals and challenges, and provide you with valuable insights on what steps you can take to improve your online presence.

Ask any questions you want – no question is too dumb. You may have questions about any of these subjects:

  • Keywords and their importance for your business
  • Website design and how to engage visitors
  • Google Business Profile optimisation 
  • The importance of reviews
  • Local Service Pages
  • How to set up an automated email sequence
  • The value of video

To schedule your free call, please fill out the form below and one of our team members will get back to you as soon as possible. We look forward to speaking with you and helping you take your business to the next level!