Technical SEO
We fix what stops Google reading your site properly: slow pages, broken links, missing redirects, duplicate pages and structured data. Most Newcastle sites we look at have at least one of these holding them back.
SEO in Newcastle
SEO Agency
in Newcastle.
We help Newcastle businesses rank in Google, Google Maps and AI answers for the searches that bring in work. We are a North East SEO agency based in Sunderland, about 12 miles from the city centre, and you deal with the people doing the work.
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80+ North East brands
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13+ years
SEO in Newcastle
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 so you show in the map pack when people search for your service in Newcastle, Gateshead or nearby. Reviews, categories, photos and consistent contact details all count.
Keyword Research
We find the phrases Newcastle buyers actually type, then sort them by how likely they are to lead to an enquiry. That tells us which pages to improve first and which new pages to write.
Content and On-Page SEO
We rewrite page titles, headings and copy so each page answers one search clearly. Where you are missing a page, such as one for each service or area you cover, we write it with you.
Why SEO Matters
Why SEO Matters
for Newcastle Businesses.
When someone in Newcastle needs a plumber, a solicitor or somewhere to eat, most of them start with a search. If you are not on the first page, or in the map pack, those enquiries go to a competitor. Paid ads stop the day the budget runs out. Rankings you earn keep bringing in visits.
- ✓ Be found by people already looking for what you sell
- ✓ Show in Google Maps for searches in and around Newcastle
- ✓ Build traffic that keeps coming without paying for every click
- ✓ Measure success in enquiries and sales, not just rankings
Newcastle SEO Services
How Our Newcastle
SEO Service Works.
Northern is an SEO agency based at the Business & Innovation Centre in Sunderland, about 12 miles from Newcastle city centre. We do not have a Newcastle office, but we work with Newcastle businesses and are happy to meet you in the city or at your premises. This section explains what our SEO work includes, what it costs, how long it takes and how to pick the right SEO company.
What our SEO services include
- An SEO audit: a check of your site’s speed, indexing, page titles, links and structured data, with the fixes listed in order of impact
- Keyword research: the searches Newcastle customers make for your services, and which ones you can realistically win
- On-page changes: titles, meta descriptions, headings, internal links and copy, made for you rather than handed over as a to-do list
- Local SEO: your Google Business Profile, reviews and the same name, address and phone number across directories
- New content: service pages, area pages and guides that answer what people search for
- Monthly reporting: one page in plain English showing what we changed, what moved and what we will do next
Local SEO for Newcastle businesses
If your customers come to you, or you go to them, the map pack matters most. That is the block of three businesses under the map that Google shows for searches like “accountant Newcastle” or “electrician near me”. Google decides who appears there based on how relevant your profile is, how close you are to the person searching and how well known your business is.
We make your profile complete and accurate, help you ask real customers for reviews and check your details match everywhere they appear online. If you serve several parts of Tyneside, we build a page on your website for each area, so Google can see where you work. We did this for The Good Estate Agent North East, adding a Newcastle area page within a day of the branch taking on its first Newcastle listing.
Results for a Newcastle business
STACK Leisure is based in Newcastle and runs street food venues in Newcastle, Sunderland, Durham, Carlisle and Lincoln. People choose where to eat by searching their town, so we fixed technical problems and improved the page content for each venue. Organic traffic rose by 145%. We also ran their Google Ads and email marketing as part of the same plan.
How much SEO costs in Newcastle
Our SEO retainers usually cost £355 to £1,065 a month. The price depends on how competitive your market is, how many pages need work and how much new content you need. A local trade business targeting a few areas sits at the lower end. A business competing for city-wide terms against national brands sits higher.
Contracts roll monthly with 30 days’ notice. You own the website changes, the content and your Google accounts. If you only need a one-off fix, we can quote for an audit and the changes it finds instead of a retainer.
How long SEO takes to work
Most sites see clear movement in 3 to 6 months. Technical fixes and better page titles can help within weeks, because Google re-reads pages it already knows. New pages and links take longer to earn trust.
Some Newcastle searches are much easier to win than others. Many local service searches have few strong pages competing for them, while terms like “web design Newcastle” are crowded with established agencies. At the start we tell you which keywords are realistic soon and which will take longer.
How to choose an SEO company in Newcastle
- Ask to see the exact changes they will make each month, not just a report
- Check who owns the content, the website and the Google accounts if you leave
- Avoid anyone who guarantees first place. Nobody controls Google’s rankings
- Ask how they will track enquiries and sales from search, not only rankings
- Look for a minimum contract. Ours is rolling monthly
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Why Northern
Why Choose Northern
for SEO in Newcastle.
We are a small, founder-led team in Sunderland. Dave Head has 13+ years in design and marketing, and the person you speak to is the person doing your SEO. We build websites as well, so we can make technical fixes ourselves instead of sending you a list for your developer.
Changes, Not Just Reports
We make the fixes on your site each month and show you what we changed.
Rolling Monthly
No 12-month contract. Monthly work rolls with 30 days’ notice.
Plain-English Reporting
One page a month: what we did, what moved and what we will do next.
12 Miles Away
Close enough to meet you in Newcastle, and we know the North East market.
SEO Across Tyneside
SEO for Businesses Across
Newcastle and Tyneside.
Whether you trade in the city centre, Gosforth, Jesmond, Heaton or across the river in Gateshead, we plan your SEO around where your customers are. Some businesses want more calls from a few postcodes. Others want visits from across the North East. The plan is different for each.
+145%
Organic Traffic (STACK Leisure)
+17.15%
Organic Traffic (Gentoo Group)
3–6 Months
Typical Time to Clear Movement
Monthly
Rolling Contract
SEO in Newcastle Projects
Our Work in
SEO in Newcastle.
Investment & Timelines
What SEO Costs in Newcastle.
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 in Newcastle FAQ
Common Questions
Everything you need to know about our SEO in Newcastle 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. We can also quote for a one-off audit and fixes.
No. We are based at the Business & Innovation Centre in Sunderland, about 12 miles from Newcastle city centre. We work with Newcastle businesses and are happy to meet you in the city, at your premises or on a video call.
Most sites see clear movement in 3 to 6 months. Technical fixes and better page titles can help within weeks. Competitive city-wide terms take longer than local service searches, and we tell you which is which at the start.
We can improve your chances a lot. We complete and look after your Google Business Profile, help you get reviews from real customers and make your details consistent online. Google also weighs how close you are to the person searching, which nobody can change.
No. Nobody controls Google’s rankings, so any agency that guarantees first place is not being straight with you. We agree realistic targets and report on the enquiries SEO brings in.
SEO is about ranking your website in the normal search results. Local SEO is about showing in the map pack and for “near me” searches, mainly through your Google Business Profile, reviews and area pages. Most Newcastle businesses need both, and we do both.
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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