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Search engine optimisation that improves visibility, rankings and enquiries

Local SEO
Lancing
Google Maps
AI search ready

Be found when local customers are ready to choose.

When someone nearby searches for your trade, you are either on the list or you are not. People check results, the map, reviews and websites in seconds before calling.

We do SEO that brings in jobs, not reports full of graphs. That means a fast site, a page for each type of work, a sharp Business Profile and a steady flow of reviews.

Lancing customers search across Worthing, Sompting and Shoreham too, so a Lancing business is really competing across the whole Adur and Worthing area.

Audit
Find gaps
Local
Maps visibility
Outcome
More enquiries

Local SEO growth system

01

Technical foundation

Crawlability, speed, structure and mobile performance improved before money is wasted.

02

Local search signals

Your job pages, Business Profile and reviews all pulling in the same direction.

03

Traffic and leads

Rankings, visibility and conversion routes shaped around enquiries that matter.

✓

If bigger Worthing or Brighton firms keep turning up above you, we can build a campaign to win back the local jobs.

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Genuinely local, not a template

SEO built on Lancing’s own search results, not a page with the town name swapped in

Lancing is squeezed between two larger search markets, Worthing and Shoreham-by-Sea, with Brighton not far beyond. Many Lancing businesses find that searches from their own customers return results from those bigger places. Our SEO work helps you hold your ground locally and reach into the neighbouring towns where it makes commercial sense.

For most Lancing trades, the map pack is where calls come from. We check your Business Profile setup, service area, categories and reviews against the businesses currently ranking in Lancing, Sompting and Shoreham. On your website, we strengthen the pages for your most profitable services so they can rank beyond Lancing itself.

We make your service area, reviews and Business Profile do the work, so people nearby can see you are the closer, local option. We look at who is getting the local jobs you want, why, and what you can realistically take from them.

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Real local research

We check which firms rank for your jobs across Adur and Worthing before suggesting anything.

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Built for West Sussex

Garages, trades and engineering firms each get found differently, and we plan around that.

03

Honest about the market

Searches for specific jobs nearby can often be won fast. Broad terms across Worthing take longer, and we will be straight with you about both.

Searches we typically look at first

MOT Lancing, garage near Shoreham, roofer Lancing, electrician Sompting, car servicing Worthing, builders Lancing

Your first 90 days

For a Lancing garage or trade, the first 90 days usually look like this:

  • Weeks 1 to 2: compare your map visibility in Lancing, Sompting and Shoreham with the businesses above you.
  • Weeks 3 to 6: fix Business Profile categories and services, publish pages for your most profitable jobs and add prices where you can.
  • Weeks 6 to 12: grow reviews that mention the job, earn local listings and track calls and bookings.
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Who’s behind the SEO

Expertise everywhere


SEO leadership

Practical SEO from someone who looks at the whole picture

Pete set up iwebsitez.com in 2013 and does all the SEO himself. With trades and garages he focuses on the searches that bring jobs, the Map Pack and getting more reviews than the firms down the road.

He keeps it simple and honest. No promises of number one, no jargon, just the work that gets you more calls.

Pete SEO


Pete SEO

Pete

Founder | Renowned SEO Specialist

Pete has spent 13+ years optimising site architecture, Core Web Vitals and conversion performance — working hands-on in Google Search Console, Google Analytics and PageSpeed Insights on client sites every week. Helping local businesses with SEO since 2013.


Experience


13+

Since


2013

Focus


SEO
More about us

Client reviews and SEO experience

Helping local businesses grow through SEO and digital marketing


Established 2013

SEO support from people who understand websites properly

A trade needs an SEO partner who understands how people choose a garage or builder on their phone, not just keyword charts.

Since 2013 we have been helping trades and local businesses with SEO, web design, WordPress and hosting.


Experience


2013

Established local business support across websites, SEO, hosting and WordPress.


Client reviews


48+

Genuine feedback from businesses that trust iwebsitez.com for ongoing support.


SEO focus


Local growth

SEO strategies built around visibility, Google Maps, rankings and enquiries.


Support


Direct advice

You speak to the person doing the work and get reports you can read in two minutes.

✓

SEO, web design and technical support working together

Because we build sites as well, we can fix the usual trade-site problems: slow pages, one services page for everything and missing job photos.

Why rankings slip

Why your competitors may be ranking above you in Lancing

Local SEO is tougher than it looks. You are up against Worthing and Brighton firms, directories, paid ads and national chains.

Bigger Worthing and Brighton firms often take Lancing searches because they have stronger sites and more reviews, even when they are further away.

SEO gap review

When the calls dry up it is usually a few things at once: fewer reviews than competitors, thin job pages, a neglected Business Profile and a slow site.

We start by working out which jobs people search for, who gets them and why, then build a plan to win more of those calls.

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Weak technical SEO

Slow, clunky pages lose customers before they call, and Google notices.

02

Content misses search intent

People search for the exact job they need done. A page about that job beats a generic services list.

03

Local SEO signals are thin

Map Pack rankings come from a complete Business Profile, regular reviews and clear service areas.

04

Competitor pages are stronger

The firms above you usually have a page for every job type and better internal links.

05

Authority is too low

Trade directories, local listings and mentions from suppliers and clubs help build trust.

06

Visitors are not converting

Visits only count if they turn into calls. Prices, reviews and one-tap calling close the gap.

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Reviews of iwebsitez.com

What people say about us…

“I hired this company to perform some SEO work on my website, they started 4 months ago and I am now getting more enquiries, I would strongly recommend this company as they do exactly what they say which is pushing you up the listings in Google for your chosen keyword!”

Carla C. · Facebook recommendation

Rated 5 out of 5 from 48 reviews on Google and Facebook. Every review below is imported directly from our Google Business Profile and Facebook page.

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Chris K
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We recently partnered with Iwebsitez to design and launch our new business website, and we couldn't be more impressed with the results. From the very beginning, their team demonstrated a deep understanding of our brand, goals, and industry. They were responsive, creative, and incredibly detail-oriented throughout the entire process. The design they delivered is not only visually stunning but also highly functional and user-friendly. Our customers have already commented on how easy it is to navigate and how professional it looks. Behind the scenes, the site runs smoothly, loads quickly, and is optimized for all devices. Communication was seamless—every question we had was answered promptly, and any changes we requested were handled quickly and with a great attitude. They truly went above and beyond to make sure we were happy. If you're looking for a website design company in Arundel, Littlehampton, Worthing, Bognor Regis or any surrounding areas in West Sussex that combines technical expertise with outstanding customer service, look no further! We highly recommend them and want to take this oppourtunity to personally thank them for all of their hard work and dedication!

Owner's reply
Always good to work with you and for the amazing service you provide too. A great team we make!
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Jack
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I recently had the pleasure of working with iwebsitez to create my website and I couldn’t be happier with the results. Based in Arundel they brought a unique blend of creativity, professionalism and technical skill to the project. From our first consultation they listened carefully to my ideas and goals and translated them into a beautifully designed, functional website that truly reflects my brand. The layout is clean and the overall aesthetic is modern yet personal. They also made sure the site works perfectly on both desktop and mobile, which was important to me. They are very knowledgeable and know there stuff about websites. My website is ranking very well and works smoothly and efficiently. The entire design process was smooth and collaborative. Iwebistez kept me updated at every stage and was always open to feedback. They also offered great suggestions I hadn’t considered which really elevated the final result. If you’re in the Arundel or West Sussex area and are looking for a talented and reliable web designer I highly recommend iwebsitez. Their eye for design and attention to detail are truly outstanding. Thank you again. JJ Valets

Owner's reply
Lovely to work with a young entreprenurial man who knows his job inside out and humble enough to seek professional help when needed. JJ Valets is an amazing company that will only grow with Jack at the helm.
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Jack
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I’ve been looking for a good web designer for some time now and I came across iwebsitez. I had a look at his portfolio and had a brief chat about what I was wanting and told him a bit about my business. Iwebsitez were understanding and took the time to explain everything that is involved with creating and designing my website and got to work. All I can say is wow. The customer satisfaction and support I’ve received from the team and the consistent updates and checking everything done I was happy with throughout was next to none. I couldn’t be happier with the end result and the continued support from the team. Massive thank you again. I’ll be recommending you to everyone!

Owner's reply
Amazing, thanks Jack. You are an entreprenuer and will go far!
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Falola P
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Iwebsitez delivered a website that is both aesthetically pleasing and technically robust, ensuring that every potential customer has a smooth and engaging experience regardless of their device."

Owner's reply
Thanks for your kind words, we love providing web design & SEO to good people.
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Omolola O
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"Thanks to the SEO work these guys did on my site, my business is now ranking higher on Google. The website they designed is responsive and works effortlessly across all devices, which is crucial in today’s mobile-first world. The entire process was smooth from start to finish, and their attention to detail was spot-on. If you’re in Chichester and looking for a professional team to design and optimize your website, I highly recommend them!

Owner's reply
Thanks omo, always a pleasure. We love to help with SEO and watching a business thrive.
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Olaleye P
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Fantastic service from start to finish. My business website looks amazing and functions flawlessly on all devices, which was a major priority for me. The team ensured that the site was not only designed to look great but also optimized for search engines. The results have been incredible — my website is ranking higher, and I’m seeing more traffic and enquiries. Highly recommend this company for anyone looking to create or revamp their website in Chichester.

Owner's reply
Responsive web design is our food and drink and always happy to help good people.
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John O
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"Excellent experience working with this team. My website is not only visually appealing but is also mobile-optimized, ensuring my business is accessible on any device. I particularly appreciate their attention to SEO, which has already started driving more traffic to my site. They also helped with hosting and ongoing maintenance, making sure everything stays updated and secure. If you're looking for a professional, reliable company to handle your web design and SEO needs, look no further."

Owner's reply
No problem John, our pleasure to help.
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Chris K
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We were looking for a web designer in the Chichester area who could bring our website & online presence up to date. After a brief discussion with iwebsitez, it was clear that this was the best company that we had spoken to! Not only do they display a vast understanding to web design, they took the time to listen to our needs & explain everything in detail regarding the best options for our business. The end product is amazing, we could not be happier and the ongoing support from the team is second to none. Thank you for all of your hard work.

Owner's reply
Thanks Chris, always a pleasure.
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Amy K
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Needed an experienced, skilled and dependable web design company to bring out company's online presence up to date. Iwebsitez delivered! - They spent a long time explaining all the details to us, discussing our requirements and designed a product to meet our needs which far surpassed our expectations. Cant thank you enough for all of the hard work so far and look forward to working with you moving forwards.

Owner's reply
Thank you for your kind words. We are so pleased you are happy with what we have done and we too look forward to working with you going forward.
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Mark G
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Absolutely brilliant 👏

Owner's reply
Thanks
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Chris F
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Can’t say enough about the service provided by Pete and Lauretta! Well above and beyond. Didn’t just produce a quality site, their guidance was so helpful. Can’t thank you guys enough!! Looking forward to continuing work with you both! 5/5

Owner's reply
Thanks Chris it was amazing to work with such a responsive client and believe me, this makes a change! You are an honest and lovely man and we wish you the very best with this venture and rest assured we will help you every step of the way.🤝
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Joanna G
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Fantastic help and team work :) I highly recommend!
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Lee C
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We was having some issues with our website and wasn't able to resolve it ourselves so we hit Google and found a list of local web developers. Lucky for us we found iwebsites, we called them and the phone was answered promptly. We was given a very warm welcome and was connected to a very helpful engineer Pete, who not only resolved my problem within the hour, also took the time to advise on other areas I could improve myself. Really would recommend iwebsitez for a very professional service.
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Carla C
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I hired this company to perform some SEO work on my website, they started 4 months ago and I am now getting more enquiries, I would strongly recommend this company as they do exactly what they say which is pushing you up the listings in Google for your chosen keyword! Just brilliant.
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Sal J
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Pete and the team at iwebsitez have designed and built an excellent website for me and have been able to reflect my brand perfectly. From brief to the finished product they were helpful, flexible and creative to get my requests done leaving me with a stylish, fully functional site. I would highly recommend them. Sal Jefferies.
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Aaron T
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I can't express enough how good these guys are at there job. Pete and the team are amazing. They genuinely make what vision you have for a website happen plus so much more. Thanks guys IPhone ambulance

SEO services in Lancing

Search engine optimisation built around rankings, traffic and enquiries

Our SEO focuses on what brings in jobs: a quick site, clear job pages, better Map Pack visibility and more calls.

Trades and garages usually see the fastest movement from Business Profile work, review requests and clear pages for each job type.

01

Technical SEO

Speed, crawlability, indexing, Core Web Vitals, redirects, schema and mobile performance.

02

Local SEO

Business Profile, Map Pack visibility and pages for each area you cover.

03

On-page SEO

Titles, headings and links matched to the jobs people search for.

04

SEO content

Job, price and area pages based on what customers actually type in.

05

Authority

Trade directories, citations and local links that support rankings.

06

CRO

Call buttons, booking forms and quote routes that turn visits into jobs.

Begin below

Local SEO and Google Business Profile

Helping local businesses appear in Google Maps and local search


Local search visibility

Be found when customers are ready to call, visit or enquire

Most customers search on a phone and pick from the map. Local SEO gets your business into that shortlist.

We focus on what shows Google what you do, where you work and why you deserve a spot on the map.


Google Map Pack

Lancing

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Your business

Stronger profile, better reviews and clearer local relevance.

2

Competitor

Often visible because their local SEO signals are currently stronger.

3

Directory or lead site

Directories and lead sites often sit in the same results, selling your jobs to the highest bidder.

01

Google Business Profile

Categories, services, service areas, opening hours and job photos set up properly.

02

Google Maps visibility

Stronger local signals so you show up when someone nearby searches on a phone.

03

Reviews and trust

Reviews that mention the actual work help people pick you over the next garage.

04

Nearby areas

Support for relevant searches across Shoreham-by-Sea, Sompting, Worthing, Southwick and Steyning.

Let's talk

SEO results and tracking

You’ll always know exactly what’s happening


Transparent SEO reporting

No mystery reports. No vague updates. Just clear SEO evidence.

From the start you can see what is happening: weekly keyword reports by email, a rank-tracking dashboard you can check anytime, and proper reviews of Analytics and Search Console.

We tell you in plain English what is moving, what is not and what we are doing next.


Track


Rankings

Review


Traffic

Measure


Enquiries

✓

Rank-tracking app with access anytime and ongoing position updates.

✓

Weekly keyword reports delivered directly to your inbox.

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Google Analytics and Google Search Console connected, monitored and reviewed.

✓

Estimated timeframe based on your starting position, competition and campaign size.

SEO analytics and tracking dashboard


Visibility


Tracked

Progress


Explained
Let's do it

AI-driven search

SEO that keeps up with Google, AI Overviews and ChatGPT


Modern SEO

Search has changed. Your SEO strategy needs to change with it.

People now ask Google, Maps and even ChatGPT to find a garage or builder nearby. We make sure your jobs, prices and areas are clear enough for all of them.

01

Clear answers for real searches

We build content around the questions customers ask before booking a job.

02

Stronger trust signals

We strengthen the signals that show who you are and why people can trust you.

03

Structured for search engines

Job pages marked up so Google knows exactly what work you do.


Future-focused local SEO

Built for phone searches, the Map Pack and AI assistants.

Get found online

SEO for local businesses

SEO for service businesses, ecommerce websites and local companies

Tailored SEO campaigns

Different businesses need different SEO strategies

A garage, an engineering firm and a roofer all need different SEO. We build each campaign around its own jobs, competitors and customers.

Garages, engineering firms and trades on the business parks need their location and opening hours to be crystal clear in search.

Local intent
Target the searches people use when they are ready to enquire.
Better structure
Build pages, content and internal links around what customers actually need.
Real outcomes
Focus on rankings, traffic, calls, forms, sales and measurable growth.

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Trades and service businesses

Map Pack SEO for roofers, builders, electricians and plumbers.

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Professional services

SEO for engineering firms, surveyors and professional services on the business parks.

03

Ecommerce SEO

Product SEO for parts suppliers and online sellers.

04

Clinics, care and health

Local SEO for clinics, therapists and health services.

05

Hospitality and retail

Local visibility for beach cafés, takeaways and shops.

06

SEO and digital marketing

Garage and MOT campaigns, landing pages and review growth.

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Begin your SEO journey

Tell us what you need, we’ll take it from there

SEO discovery

A clear first step before any campaign starts.

Send us your site and we will tell you straight who is beating you for local jobs and what to fix first.

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Analyse your current visibility and keyword rankings.

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Identify where competitors are outranking you.

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Suggest a strategy that fits your business objectives and budget.

Audio summary

Listen before submitting the form.

This short recording explains how our discovery process works, what happens after you submit the form, and what a typical first few months of SEO looks like.

It takes about two minutes and answers most of the questions people have before getting started.

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SEO FAQ

Common questions about SEO services in Lancing

How much do SEO services cost in Lancing?
Trade and garage SEO starts from £300 a month. The more competitive your trade, the more work it needs, and you will know the cost upfront.
Can a Lancing business rank in Worthing or Brighton searches?
In the map results, distance limits how far you can reach. In the standard results, strong service pages and genuine work in those areas can help you appear. We will tell you which targets are realistic before you spend money on them.
What matters most for a Lancing trade business on Google Maps?
Correct primary category, a complete list of services, a steady flow of recent reviews and photos of real work. Those four things usually make more difference than anything on the website itself.
How long does SEO take to work?
SEO is not overnight. Business Profile and page fixes can help within weeks, but solid ranking gains normally take a few months.
Do you guarantee page one rankings?
Nobody can honestly promise page one, because Google runs the results. We do white-hat work that steadily improves your site, profile and reviews.
Can you optimise my Google Business Profile?
Yes. We sort out categories, services, areas, photos and review requests, which is usually the fastest route into the Map Pack.
Can you help if my rankings have dropped?
Yes. For trades a drop is usually a Business Profile problem, a competitor getting more reviews or a broken site, and we find out which.
Can you help my business appear in Google’s AI Overviews?
Sometimes. AI Overviews like clear answers on prices, jobs and areas, so we write your pages that way, but Google decides.
Why choose iwebsitez as your SEO agency in Lancing?
We do SEO, web design, WordPress and hosting under one roof and have worked with West Sussex trades and businesses since 2013. We work across Adur and Worthing and are around 40 minutes away when a site visit helps.

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Also working with businesses around Lancing

Customers search across Lancing, Worthing and Shoreham. These pages cover SEO in the neighbouring towns.

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