SEO Chichester
A specialist SEO agency helping Chichester businesses earn organic visibility that lasts
Why Chichester businesses need a specialist SEO agency
Search marketing that turns visibility into sales
When someone in Chichester searches for what you offer, you either appear or you don’t. There’s no middle ground, and no reward for being on page two. Buyers decide quickly — they search, compare, check a few reviews, then choose. If your business isn’t visible at that moment, the enquiry goes to whoever is.
We build search engine optimisation strategies around outcomes, not activity. That means a solid technical foundation, on-page relevance that matches real search intent, content that earns clicks, and authority signals search engines trust over time. We also pay attention to what happens once visitors land — reducing the friction that stops people from getting in touch.
If your rankings in Chichester have stalled or slipped, the answer isn’t random tweaks. It’s a clear plan built around your business and your market specifically.
Who we are
An SEO agency built on doing the work properly
iwebsitez.com was established in 2013 and has worked with businesses across the South of England on their search visibility. Our SEO work is led by Pete, with 13 years of hands-on experience across technical SEO, local search, and content strategy.
We’re a focused team, which means you work directly with the people doing the actual work — not an account manager relaying messages. Every recommendation we make is tailored to your site, sector, and competition. Nothing is templated, nothing is outsourced.
You can read our client reviews on Google and Facebook — we’d rather you judge us on what other businesses say than what we say about ourselves.
SEO in Chichester — what the local market looks like
Local knowledge changes everything about the strategy
Chichester is a more competitive search market than most people expect for a place of its size. Independent retailers, trades and professional services firms across the city, and businesses drawing customers from across West Sussex create a genuinely busy local search landscape.
The businesses ranking consistently here tend to share the same characteristics: a technically clean website, content that answers specific questions rather than talking generally about services, and a Google Business Profile that’s been properly built and maintained.
We know SEO and the intent behind local searches, which sectors are well-optimised and which aren’t, and where the real ranking gaps exist. That local familiarity shapes how we approach keyword priorities, content, and the signals that matter most for your specific area and sector.
Reviews of iwebsitez.com
Testimonials from Google & Facebook
Results from our Chichester SEO work
Real businesses, measurable outcomes
Hospitality, Chichester
“We were losing bookings to places that simply ranked above us. After a few months of SEO work, we were appearing in the map pack, and the enquiries picked up noticeably.” — Owner
Results: Moved from outside the top 20 to map pack positions 1–3 for core local terms. Organic sessions up 40% within six months.
E-commerce, West Sussex
“We wanted to compete locally without spending on ads every month. SEO made us visible for the searches that actually convert.” — Manager
Results: First-page rankings for eight target keywords. Consistent month-on-month organic growth, measurable increase in online bookings.
Professional Services, Chichester
“We needed to appear when people searched for our service in Chichester. Now we’re consistently on page one for the terms that matter.” — Managing Partner
Results: Top-five positions across four priority service terms within five months. Qualified enquiries from organic search increased materially.
How we approach SEO in Chichester
A process built on evidence, not guesswork
1. Audit and competitor review — We start by understanding exactly where you are and why. A full technical audit, benchmarked against the businesses currently outranking you in Chichester, tells us what’s holding you back and what’s worth prioritising first.
2. Technical SEO — Crawling, indexing, site speed, Core Web Vitals, mobile performance, structured data. We fix what limits your site’s ability to rank before building anything on top of it. A weak technical base limits everything else.
3. Keyword research and content — We map real search intent to content that earns it. Topical authority built around genuine relevance outlasts keyword manipulation every time. Decisions are backed by Search Console data and competitor gap analysis, not assumptions.
4. Local SEO — Google Business Profile optimisation, citation consistency, review signals, and map pack positioning for Chichester searches. Local and organic SEO are closely connected — we handle both.
5. Authority and backlinks — Quality links earned through ethical outreach and content-led partnerships. Nothing that puts your site at risk, nothing that doesn’t add lasting value.
6. Measurement and improvement — We track keyword positions, monitor organic traffic, and review conversion signals monthly. Strategy evolves based on what the data shows, not what we assumed at the start.
SEO results and tracking
You’ll always know exactly what’s happening
From the moment we start, you have complete visibility of progress. Weekly keyword position reports land in your inbox. Your rank-tracking dashboard is always accessible. Google Analytics and Search Console are connected and reviewed monthly — and we’ll walk you through what the numbers mean, not just send you a spreadsheet.
You’ll never have to wonder whether SEO is working. You’ll see the evidence of it moving.
✓ Rank-tracking app — access anytime, updated continuously
✓ Weekly keyword reports delivered to your inbox
✓ Google Analytics integration and monthly review
✓ Google Search Console connected and monitored
✓ Estimated timeframe for results based on your specific competition and starting position
SEO services for Chichester businesses
Everything your site needs to rank and convert
Local SEO — Map pack visibility, Google Business Profile, citation consistency, and review signals for high-intent Chichester searches.
Technical SEO — Site speed, crawl health, indexing, Core Web Vitals, and structured data so search engines can properly reward your site.
Keyword research — Intent-led research that identifies the phrases your customers actually use, not just the ones with high search volume.
On-page SEO — Page structure, internal linking, content clarity, and relevance signals refined for both search engines and users.
Backlinks and authority — Quality links earned through ethical outreach that strengthen your site’s trust signals sustainably.
Tracking and reporting — Accurate measurement across rankings, traffic, and enquiry signals so every decision is grounded in evidence.
Pricing and common questions
Honest about cost. Honest about timelines.
Our Chichester SEO services start from £300 per month, depending on your sector, the level of competition, and the scope of work involved. We’ll give you a clear recommendation after the initial discovery — no inflated retainers, no vague deliverables. SEO is an investment, and you should know exactly what you’re investing in before you commit.
How long does SEO take to show results?
For most Chichester businesses, keyword positions start to move within 8 to 12 weeks of active work. Meaningful traffic and enquiry impact typically arrives between months three and six, depending on your sector and how competitive the target terms are. We give you an honest projection at the start — based on your actual starting point, not an optimistic number designed to win the contract.
Do I have to sign a long-term contract?
No. Just 1 month in advance — However, SEO needs time to build momentum, and a short-term retainer doesn’t give either of us the chance to do the work properly. After that initial period, you’re on a rolling monthly arrangement. We don’t lock clients in.
What's the difference between local SEO and standard SEO?
Local SEO focuses on visibility for searches tied to a specific location — searches like “accountant Chichester” or “plumber near me”. It involves your Google Business Profile, local citations, and proximity signals. Standard SEO targets broader, non-geographic visibility. Most Chichester businesses need both working together — the local and organic signals reinforce each other.
Will you be doing the work, or is it outsourced?
All work is done in-house by our own team. Nothing is outsourced, white-labelled, or passed to a third party. You’ll have a direct line to the people managing your account throughout.
How will I know SEO is actually working?
You’ll have access to your rank-tracking dashboard from day one, plus weekly keyword reports by email. We also review Google Analytics and Search Console monthly — so you’re looking at organic traffic and enquiry trends, not just positions. Progress is visible and tied to your actual business objectives.
Begin your SEO journey
Tell us what you need, we’ll take it from there
Fill in the form and we will:
- Analyse your current Chichester search visibility and keyword rankings
- Identify your main competitors in West Sussex and where they’re outranking you
- Highlight your biggest SEO opportunities — technical, local, and content
- Suggest a strategy that fits your business objectives and budget
This form gives us enough context to start. If you choose to move forward, we’ll deepen the audit and build a full plan around your services, location, and priorities. Please listen to the short audio below before submitting — it covers what to expect from the process.
Audio summary: 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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