Improve My Search Ranking

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

We are a domestic and commercial carpet, driveway and patio cleaning company based in Bromley, south London. I am the owner of the company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Improve My Search Ranking, and what were your goals?

We hired Improve My Search Ranking to help us get more customers from our website with the SEO services they provide.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

We found Improve My Search Ranking through Google. They ranked highly in London and were based near us. They offered the best price and a service that worked for similar companies to ours.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and campaigns.

The first step in the process of signing up with Improve My Search Ranking was an in-person meeting where we discussed what our company goals are. We spoke about how many leads and enquiries we wanted to generate from the website and how this could be done with a Google SEO campaign.

Improve My Search Ranking then put together some research and analysis based on this meeting. We then spoke about this plan and the costs before going ahead. The key deliverables were based around traffic from Google, enquiries from Google and the number of keywords we have on page one of Google. Since then, our results have increased massively.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

3, Josh, Howard and Sam. All SEO experts and Josh is the owner.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

We went from 0 to currently 96 keywords on page one of Google. We went from 0 enquiries from our website to at least 10 a week. Some weeks much more.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

The project is managed on Basecamp. There are weekly updates from the team and monthly reports. Communication is very good and provide advice in an easy to understand way, which can be hard with the nature of the work!

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

Customer service is excellent. They always do their best to provide excellent service.

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

Not that I can think of now.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am an owner of Porters Barbers, a high-end chain of barbershops in south London.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Improve My Search Ranking, and what were your goals?

IMSR provide SEO services to Porters. They help us generate more traffic and bookings via our website through the promotion of our site on Google. Together we worked out what are the best keywords for us to pursue, based on search demand. Once we had this list, IMSR then made a plan to reach page 1 for these terms, of which we have well over 100 on page 1 of Google now, generating our site thousands of views per week.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

We selected IMSR based on their stellar record. They have helped 100s of businesses achieve the results we desire and were able to show us a plan to help us do the same.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and campaigns.

The first step in the engagement was a discovery meeting. In this meeting we discussed our goals and ambitions for SEO. From there, after the meeting, IMSR put together some initial research - including keyword research and a SEO Audit to showcase how our site was falling short and the demand we could be taking advantage of. From there, a specific plan was drawn up to reach the goals we desired, and a cost and time-frame was agreed.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

• Josh H, Owner
• Ryan S, SEO
• Samwise D, SEO

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

Since carrying out the SEO campaign, our site now ranks on page 1 of Google for 100s of keywords, resulting in thousands of pounds of booking every week.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

The SEO campaign is managed very well. We have a dedicated account manager, available at short notice and with great expertise. Every month we are provided with detailed reports that outline our keyword rankings, traffic and conversion data. New opportunities and ideas are presented frequently too, which help us continue to grow and stay ahead of the competition.

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

Their professionalism, quality of service, and the speed of results they provide are amazing.

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

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Author, Musician, and Teacher of Howard Bass Head

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

I'm a freelance musician, who also sells books, courses, remote recording, and private tuition.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Improve My Search Ranking to accomplish?

• To market my website
• Increase revenue

SOLUTION

How did you find Improve My Search Ranking?

Online Search

Why did you select Improve My Search Ranking over others?

• High ratings
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Improve My Search Ranking were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

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

The scope of work was as follows:

• Detailed keyword research
• SEO strategy
• Competitor analysis
• Conversion tacking
• Content development
• Technical SEO
• Off-page SEO - backlink strategy
• CRO analysis
• Monthly progress reporting

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Increased impressions by 37%
• Generated 26.8k clicks over a year
• Excellent relevant keywords ranking on page 1

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

Work was delievered on time, updates were given regularly so I was alwasy in the loop of the process. Monthly reporting summarised the work carried out each month, and virtual meetings gave a face to the communication when needed.

What was your primary form of communication with Improve My Search Ranking?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The results were impressive. Their expertise shown and explained really helped give context to the process, of which SEO is a long-term strategy.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Improve My Search Ranking could have done differently?

Nothing at the top of my head

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

My business sells original art and prints. I am the founder of the company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Improve My Search Ranking, and what were your goals?

We wanted to expand our reach and get our work out in front of more people, especially in the London and Birmingham areas. We hired Improve My Search Ranking to help with our SEO in order to achieve this goal.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

Upon reviewing a number of SEO agencies, we were most impressed with Improve My Search Ranking. Their vast case studies and guarantee of SEO success is what stood them apart from the rest.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and campaigns.

The first step was a discovery call before moving on to an on boarding session on Zoom and Basecamp. From there detailed analysis of our site was made and keyword research and competitive analysis were carried out.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

3. Josh, the founder. Samwise, who was running the campaign and Howard who was helping both Josh and Sam.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

Traffic to our site increased by over 300%. Enquires and sales have increased 3x. Results have been fantastic.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

Project management is very strong. Continually keep up to date and can easily set up meetings on Zoom or phone the office when needs be. Reporting is frequent and high quality.

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

Their guarantee. Not many SEO companies will guarantee results like they do. I know they cannot control Google, but it’s great to know they believe in their methodology so much they are willing to back it up.

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

None

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Company Secretary of a bespoke carpet and upholstery cleaning company

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Improve My Search Ranking?

Web design and seo

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We have used this Company for years and due to their support we are now able to expand. They have always been very diligent in approaching our needs.

Describe the scope of their work in detail.

They designed and constantly update our website. We have tried ppc and seo, but because they do their job so well we are now able to concentrate on seo.

What was the team composition?

Josh leads the team and he and they are very effective in getting results

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Basically with other companies we never got any leads through seo, who always wanted to do the easy option of ppc. But Josh has built a campaign which has massively increased the leads we get through seo.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

We have regular meetings with Josh where he suggests appropriate improvements to keep us current.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

They are always on the end of the phone if we need to speak with them and always address any issues promptly

Is there any area for improvement or anything that could have been done differently?

No, very happy the way it is

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Director of an online magazine that provides free tips & resources to UK startups.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Improve My Search Ranking, and what were your goals?

We hired IMSR to help substantially increase organic growth of traffic.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

We contacted a number of SEO firms but felt IMSR understood our business the best and also provided the best value for money.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and campaigns.

Initially there was the discovery and keyword research phase. At this stage the most optimum ineffective keywords for selected which would be focused on from month two onwards. Each month we receive a bespoke report showing the progress that the team has made.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

We have worked with 3 team members, all which have been super helpful and knowledgable.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

We are ranking on the first page of Google for several keywords, thanks to the team.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

All communication has been timely, effective, and friendly.

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

We found that IMSR have given us quantitive measurable outcomes which has made paying for the services super easy. We can see the results.

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

They cannot do anything differently.