Designtalks

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO & Founding Partner of Kettel Homes

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Kettel Homes is a real estate agency based in the United Kingdom, specializing in helping clients buy, sell, and rent residential properties while providing tailored property investment solutions.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Designtalks to accomplish?

• Strengthen our overall online presence and brand credibility in a competitive real estate market.
• Generate qualified leads from organic traffic within our target locations across the UK.
• Increase our website’s visibility on Google’s local search results for real estate-related keywords.

SOLUTION

How did you find Designtalks?

• Online Search
• Clutch Site

Why did you select Designtalks over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Designtalks were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Designtalks provided a comprehensive Local SEO Optimization campaign tailored specifically to the real estate industry. Their team began by conducting an in-depth audit of our website, identifying technical gaps and opportunities for improving search rankings. They carried out extensive keyword research and strategy development, targeting location-based phrases such as “buy homes in Manchester,” “UK property for sale,” and “real estate agents near me,” which aligned perfectly with our target audience. In addition, they performed thorough on-page optimization, refining our metadata, headings, and internal linking structure while enhancing our property listing pages with relevant SEO tags and schema markup to improve visibility. Designtalks also optimized our Google Business Profile, ensuring that all contact details were accurate, descriptions were compelling, and visuals were of the highest quality to boost local search presence. Their content team contributed by producing SEO-friendly articles and property insights, which not only increased audience engagement but also established our brand authority within the real estate niche. Furthermore, they implemented an effective link-building and citation management strategy, acquiring credible backlinks and improving our listings across local directories to strengthen domain authority. Throughout the entire project, Designtalks maintained consistent communication and provided regular progress reports, including ranking improvements, keyword tracking, and insights into overall traffic growth, which made it easy for us to monitor performance and measure success.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Within a few months, our website began appearing on the first page for several competitive real estate search terms. We noticed a consistent increase in organic inquiries from potential buyers and investors, along with greater visibility in local searches. Our property pages also received more engagement, which translated into a higher number of qualified leads through our contact forms and call-to-action features.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Designtalks’ project management was outstanding. They maintained clear communication throughout the process using weekly progress calls and shared reports through a dedicated dashboard. Tasks were delivered promptly, and the team was always responsive to our feedback adjusting strategies whenever we wanted to target specific cities or keywords.

What was your primary form of communication with Designtalks?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

What stood out most was Designtalks' deep understanding of the real estate industry. Unlike generic SEO providers, they tailored every strategy to suit the behavior of homebuyers and investors. Their blend of technical SEO precision and market insight made the entire experience seamless and result-oriented.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Designtalks could have done differently?

Overall, our experience was excellent. If anything, we’d love to see them offer more training resources or short strategy workshops for in-house marketing teams to maintain SEO momentum post-project.