SEO agency for startups

I’ll help you launch and grow your startup by building organic traffic from the ground up and setting a strong foundation for future growth and revenue.

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An SEO agency for startups that delivers results

Backed by 18M visitors and £1M revenue

I grew my startup to 18M visitors and £1M revenue — now I help new businesses achieve the same results.
Andrew Fennell – Founder & SEO Consultant

How I can help you get your first users and profit

Using my experience of growing my own startup from zero to £1 million revenue through SEO

Build a strong SEO foundation

Technical SEO

I’ll set up a solid technical SEO foundation so your website is ready to scale. This gives your startup the best chance to rank quickly and build momentum.

Site performance and loading speed

Make your users’ experience frictionless, so early viewers stick around, and Google rewards you with higher rankings.

Crawlability and indexation optimisation

Make sure search engines can easily discover and index every page – crucial when you’re starting from zero traffic.

Mobile optimisation

Optimise for mobile-first indexing so your site looks and performs great on any device.

Site architecture and internal linking

Set up a clean, scalable structure that helps users find what they need – and helps search engines understand your content hierarchy from day one.

Security and accessibility

Build trust with a secure, accessible site that shows search engines (and your users) you’re credible and reliable.

Structured data and enhancements

Implement schema markup to help search engines better understand your content and display it in richer, more engaging ways.

Find profitable first keywords

Keyword research

I’ll uncover the search terms that actually matter at your stage – the ones that bring in your first wave of customers rather than just traffic that doesn’t convert.

Market and audience analysis

Pinpoint your early adopters and understand what they’re searching for at every step of their journey.

Topical map creation

Lay out a clear content roadmap with all the topics your target audience cares about – giving you a blueprint for growth.

Keyword search volume and difficulty analysis

Focus on realistic, low-to-medium difficulty keywords that can get you ranking fast and driving meaningful traffic.

Keyword roadmap creation

Turn your research into a clear, actionable plan for what content to create first, so you get results quickly.

Competitor keyword gap analysis

Identify where competitors are getting traffic and find openings where your startup can capture market share early.

Search intent alignment

Match your content to the needs of your audience, whether they’re just discovering you or ready to sign up.

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Create content that ranks

SEO content creation

I’ll help you build a lean but effective content engine that attracts your first users and explains what your startup does to drive signups – not just traffic.

Content strategy

Develop a lightweight but scalable content plan that helps your startup educate early users, build trust, and turn visitors into customers.

Competitor analysis

Study what competitors are publishing and identify exactly what’s needed to outrank them – in both search engines and AI-driven results.

Content creation

Craft high-quality, practical content that solves your audience’s problems and brings them closer to signing up or purchasing.

On-page SEO

Optimise every piece of content for search visibility – from headings and meta tags to internal links – so it performs from day one.

Conversion drivers

Add smart calls-to-action that guide users through the funnel, from early awareness to sign-up or demo request.

Content audits & optimisation

Regularly review and refresh content to keep rankings climbing and ensure your efforts continue driving results over time.

Boost your domain authority

Link building

I’ll create a smart, sustainable link-building strategy to get your startup noticed, improve your rankings, and grow your credibility in your new market.

Competitor analysis

Audit your competitors’ backlink profiles and spot opportunities for your startup to win visibility and authority faster.

Quality-focused link building

Focus on earning links from relevant, trusted websites – not just chasing volume – so your SEO efforts actually move the needle.

Digital PR and outreach

Create shareable studies and insights about your industry and pitch them to top publications to earn high-impact links.

Linkable assets

Build evergreen resources (like tools or guides) that naturally attract links and keep driving traffic long-term.

Authority building

Strengthen your domain authority so search engines see your site as a credible source, helping you compete with bigger players.

Safe and sustainable link building

Stay clear of risky tactics and focus on strategies that grow your authority without putting your startup at risk of penalties.

What do I know about SEO for startups?

I’ve built my own startup (standout-cv.com) from scratch, using SEO as the primary driver of traffic and sales – hitting the following milestones along the way:

£1 million in revenue

18 million website visitors through organic traffic

23,000 subscription sign ups

170,000 backlinks built and a domain rating of DR72

Outranked global brands in search for 40,000+ keywords

High visibility in traditional search engines and AI tools (LLM)

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Services I provide

Monthly SEO consulting

I’ll build a focused startup SEO roadmap and work along side you to execute it. We’ll prioritise quick wins and essential pages to build you momentum.

✅ Best for early-stage startups with a founder or lean team who want hands-on guidance without hiring full-time.

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SEO agency service

Want SEO off your plate? My team runs it end-to-end – technical fixes, essential pages, content, links, and reporting, so you can focus on building your product.

✅ Best for Seed–Series A startups that want a fully managed, outcome-driven SEO program with minimal in-house effort.

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Let’s launch and scale your startup’s growth with SEO

Start with a free strategy call

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1. Book your call

We’ll set up a 30 minute call to discuss your website, startup business goals, and SEO challenges.

2. Get your SEO plan

I’ll review your site and recommend a tailored SEO plan to get your initial traffic and first sales.

3. Decide your next steps

If the plan feels right, we can start working together — but there’s no pressure or obligation to commit.

Either way, you’ll get a solid SEO plan you can implement.

FAQs

What happens on the call?

It’s a relaxed strategy chat, not a sales pitch. We’ll cover your goals and your product as well as the current blockers to acquiring your first users via SEO.

I’ll review your site in advance, then walk you through the possible quick wins (essential pages, tracking fixes, low-competition keywords) and your longer-term opportunities.

You’ll leave with a clear, practical roadmap and next steps – no pressure to commit. The aim is simple: give you focus and momentum.

What does an SEO agency for startups do?

An SEO agency for startups helps you get your first users from search by building a lean strategy, shipping the essential pages, setting up clean analytics, prioritising low-competition keywords, and guiding (or running) implementation so you start seeing meaningful results quickly.

How is startup SEO different from normal SEO?

The fundamentals don’t change: make your site easy to find and genuinely useful.

What’s different for startups is the objective and constraints. You’re aiming for validation and first sign-ups, not just more traffic – so we prioritise essential pages, low-competition opportunities, clean analytics, and quick feedback loops.

SEO also suits startups because it compounds: each page educates your market, earns trust, and reduces paid acquisition dependence – giving you a durable, cost-efficient growth channel that’ll build the momentum you need.

How long does SEO take to work?

SEO is a compounding channel. For most startups, consistent traction typically arrives in 3–6 months, with bigger gains compounding over 6–12+ months.

Timelines vary according to things like your starting point and your competition. Once built, these assets keep driving results for years and lower your acquisition costs.

How much does an SEO agency for startups cost?

An SEO agency for startups is a highly-specialised service, and it delivers a huge return on investment. Pricing depends on your stage, goals, and how much you want handled in-house. Most consulting engagements start at £2,500/month; fully managed programs are higher based on content volume and link outreach.

What if I’m not ready to invest yet?

No problem – the call is no-pressure and totally obligation-free. Even if you don’t go ahead, you’ll get a solid SEO plan to help get your startup off the ground.

Where are you based?

I’m based in the UK (GMT/BST) and work with startups worldwide. Everything is handled remotely, so time zones aren’t a blocker.