Technical SEO
We find and fix the problems that hold your site back: slow pages, pages Google cannot index, broken links, missing redirects and missing structured data.
SEO Middlesbrough
SEO Agency
in Middlesbrough.
Plain-English SEO for Middlesbrough and Teesside businesses. We fix what stops Google ranking your site, write pages that answer what your customers search for, and report on enquiries, not just rankings.
★★★★★
5.0 Google Reviews
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80+ North East brands
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13+ years
SEO Middlesbrough
No fluff. No jargon. Just proper work that moves your business forward.
Local SEO and Google Maps
We set up and look after your Google Business Profile, help you collect real reviews and make sure your name, address and phone number match everywhere online.
Keyword Research
We find the phrases Teesside buyers actually type, then sort them by how likely they are to turn into a call or a sale, so effort goes where it pays.
Pages That Answer the Search
We rewrite and create service and location pages that answer the question behind each search, with clear titles, headings and internal links.
Why SEO Matters
Why SEO Is Worth It
for Teesside Businesses.
When someone in Middlesbrough searches for a plumber, an accountant or a venue, they rarely scroll past the first few results. If you are not there, they never see you. Paid ads stop the moment you stop paying. Good SEO keeps bringing in visits month after month.
- ✓ Reach people at the moment they search for what you sell
- ✓ Win more calls from the Google Maps results for Middlesbrough and nearby towns
- ✓ Build traffic that keeps coming after the work is done
- ✓ See which searches turn into enquiries, not just visits
SEO Company Middlesbrough
How Our SEO Work
for Teesside Businesses Runs.
Northern is an SEO agency based at the Business & Innovation Centre in Sunderland. We do not have a Middlesbrough office. We work with businesses across the North East, including Teesside, and most SEO work happens remotely anyway. Here is what we do, what it costs, how long it takes and how to judge any SEO company in Middlesbrough.
What a monthly SEO service includes
- An audit to start: speed, indexing, site structure and the competitors who outrank you
- Keyword research: the searches Middlesbrough and Teesside customers make, ranked by value
- Technical fixes: broken links, redirects, page speed and structured data
- On-page work: page titles, meta descriptions, headings and internal links
- Local SEO: your Google Business Profile, reviews and directory listings
- New content: service and location pages that answer real searches
- A monthly report in plain English: rankings, clicks, calls and form enquiries
How much SEO costs
Our SEO retainers usually cost £355 to £1,065 a month. The price depends on how competitive your market is and how much new content you need. Contracts roll monthly with 30 days’ notice.
If you want a one-off job instead, we can quote for an SEO audit and the fixes it finds.
How long SEO takes
Most sites see clear movement in 3 to 6 months. Technical fixes and better page titles can help within weeks. New pages and links take longer to earn trust. In our first report we tell you which keywords are realistic soon and which will take longer.
Ranking in Google Maps without a Middlesbrough agency
The Google Maps results depend on your business address, your Google Business Profile and your reviews. They do not depend on where your SEO agency sits. If your business is in Middlesbrough, Stockton or Redcar, that is the area we optimise for.
We make sure your categories, services, opening hours and photos are complete, help you ask real customers for reviews and check your details match across directories.
Results we can show you
For STACK Leisure, which runs venues across the North East, organic traffic rose by 145% and the conversion rate went from 0.33% to 1.27%. For Gentoo Group, organic search traffic grew by 17.15%.
What to ask an SEO company in Middlesbrough
- What exactly will you change each month, and will I see it?
- Who owns the content and the Google accounts? (With us, you do.)
- Is there a minimum contract? (Ours rolls monthly.)
- How will you track enquiries and sales, not just rankings?
- Do you promise a number one position? (Be wary of anyone who does.)
Why Northern
Why Teesside Businesses
Choose Northern for SEO.
We keep SEO simple and open. You see what we change, you own everything we make, and you can leave with 30 days’ notice.
Monthly, Not Yearly
Rolling monthly contracts with 30 days’ notice. No 12-month lock-in.
Plain-English Reports
A short monthly report on rankings, clicks and enquiries, with what we did and what comes next.
We Build Websites Too
If your site itself is the problem, we can fix or rebuild it, rather than working around it.
You Own Everything
Your content, your Google Business Profile and your analytics stay in your name.
SEO Teesside
SEO for Middlesbrough
and the Rest of Teesside.
We help businesses in Middlesbrough, Stockton-on-Tees, Thornaby, Redcar, Billingham, Yarm and Guisborough get found by local customers. Book a free call and we will look at where you rank today.
+145%
Organic Traffic (STACK Leisure)
+17.15%
Organic Traffic (Gentoo Group)
£400+
Monthly SEO, Rolling
3–6 Months
Typical Time to Results
SEO Middlesbrough Projects
Our Work in
SEO Middlesbrough.
Investment & Timelines
What SEO Costs in Middlesbrough.
You get a fixed quote before we start. Here’s how we structure things so you know what to expect before the first call.
One-Off Project
From £1,500
A fixed-scope piece of work with a defined deliverable — a website rebuild, an SEO audit-and-fix, a brand refresh. Quoted up front, paid 50/50 (deposit + completion). Typical delivery: 2–6 weeks depending on scope.
Monthly Retainer
£355 a day
Ongoing seo, priced on Dave’s day rate. One day a month is £355, two days £710, three days £1,065. Rolling monthly, cancel with 30 days’ notice, and a real report every month.
Strategic Partner
Bespoke
For businesses where digital is the front line. Multi-channel programme — seo alongside everything else we do (web, brand, automation, content). Quarterly strategy, monthly delivery, led by Dave with specialists where needed. Scoped to your business.
Not sure where you fit? Book a free hour with Dave. We’ll talk through your situation, give you an honest steer on what makes sense for the size of business you are, and you’ll leave with a clear next step — whether that’s working with us, working with someone else, or doing it yourself.
Testimonials
What Our Clients Say
Real recommendations from real people.
“I’ve been incredibly impressed with David’s quality of work since I started working with him back in 2014. He still amazes me with his creativity, the speed of delivery plus he always keeps his word when he sets a time frame. You couldn’t work with anyone else who could be as collaborative, as creative, as David.”
“Dave’s creativity was important to the creation of Gentoo’s outstanding new website. His designs are not only visually engaging but also meet accessible standards and user needs. He goes above and beyond to meet deadlines, displaying dedication and perseverance to ensure designs meet user needs.”
“Dave has an unmatched level of creativity and energy — when you place these two together you get a creative genius who does not stop until he takes the project from good to great. His commitment to the brand standards is contagious. I am confident Dave will be a true asset in any team.”
SEO Middlesbrough FAQ
Common Questions
Everything you need to know about our SEO Middlesbrough service.
Our SEO retainers usually cost £355 to £1,065 a month, depending on how competitive your market is and how much content you need. Contracts roll monthly with 30 days’ notice.
No. We are based at the Business & Innovation Centre in Sunderland, about 45 minutes away. We work with Teesside businesses by video call and in person when it helps.
Most sites see clear movement in 3 to 6 months. Technical fixes and better page titles can help within weeks. We tell you up front which keywords are realistic soon.
We can improve your chances. Maps rankings depend on your address, your Google Business Profile and your reviews, so we work on all three. Nobody can guarantee a position, but a complete profile and steady reviews make a big difference.
No, and you should be wary of anyone who does. Google decides the rankings. We focus on the work that makes your site the best answer and report honestly on what it achieves.
Yes. We work with businesses in Stockton-on-Tees, Thornaby, Redcar, Billingham, Yarm, Guisborough and right across the North East.
Google Reviews
What clients say
Real reviews from businesses like yours.
I have really enjoyed working with Dave at Northern Design and Digital Marketing. Dave was quick to understand me and my wish to move away from WordPress and heavy-duty software and systems. I can now manage my own website quickly and easily on HTML5. He has interpreted my wishes - and brand values - to a T. I love my new website and brand.
Working with NORTHERN on the HERMIT UNIVERSE website has been a superb experience. Translating such a complex, visually rich and philosophically driven creative project into an immersive digital layout was no straightforward undertaking. NORTHERN approached it with embracing the concept, steady and extremely efficient work flow, patience and a genuine understanding of the vision. The result is a distinctive website that is receiving excellent, supportive feedback and captures the identity of Hermit Universe. We would very much recommend NORTHERN to anyone looking for a thoughtful, creative and collaborative approach to web design.
Dave has worked with two of my clients so far on projects I've written copy for. One was web design and development and one was a brand ID refresh and web. Design and development have been great in both cases. Simple, effective design, and incredibly fast without losing any quality. Dave cares about the outcome, is fair to clients, and listens to suggestions. All of these things are very reassuring.
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