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Local SEO for Kerry Businesses
When someone in Kerry searches for what you do, they call whoever shows up first. Local SEO is how you become that business. We get local businesses found on Google for the searches that actually bring in customers.
Local SEO setup is included in every website we build, at no extra cost. This page explains what that means in practice. And if your website was built elsewhere and has been left behind on Google, we offer the same work as a standalone tune-up, quoted honestly for your situation.
Prefer to talk? Call us on 066 717 4067.
Sound familiar?
Problems businesses face without local SEO
Customers search "near me" and call the top results
When someone in Kerry needs a plumber, a salon or a solicitor, they search "near me" and ring whoever appears first. Most people never scroll past the first few results, so if you're not up there, the call goes elsewhere.
Invisible beyond your own name
Plenty of businesses rank fine when someone types their exact name, and nowhere at all for the searches that actually matter, like "electrician Tralee". Those are the searches new customers use, because they don't know your name yet.
Your Google Business Profile is neglected
Wrong opening hours, no photos, unanswered reviews, or worse, no profile at all. Your Google Business Profile is often the first thing customers see, and a neglected one quietly sends them to the business next door.
Competitors outrank you for your own trade
It's a sore one. You've been serving the area for years, yet a newer competitor with a better optimised website sits above you on Google and picks up the customers who should be finding you.
What we do
Local SEO done properly, explained plainly
This is the local SEO work included in every website we build, and available as a standalone tune-up.
Local keyword optimisation
We research what your customers actually type into Google, then work those searches naturally into your pages, so you show up for your services in your area, not just for your own name.
Google Business Profile setup
We set up or tidy your Google Business Profile properly, with the right categories, accurate details, photos and service areas, so you can appear in the map results where local customers are looking.
Proper titles and structured content
Clear page titles, meta descriptions and well structured content on every page, set up the way Google expects. It sounds simple, and it's exactly what most local websites get wrong.
Fast page loading
Page speed is a ranking factor, and slow sites lose visitors before they've seen a word. We build lightweight pages that load fast on any connection, which helps both your rankings and your customers.
A review strategy that works
Reviews are one of the strongest local ranking signals, and the first thing customers read. We show you a simple, honest way to gather genuine reviews from happy customers, and how to respond to them well.
Honest advice, no monthly fees
No jargon, no vague monthly reports, no ongoing SEO retainer you can't escape. We do the work properly, explain what we did in plain English, and tell you honestly what to expect.
Honest pricing
Included in every website we build
If we build your website, local SEO setup is already in the price. There's no SEO add-on and no monthly retainer, it's simply how we build websites. See our pricing page for what a full website costs.
If your existing website needs a standalone tune-up, every site starts from a different place, so we quote each one individually after a proper look. You can see the kind of work we do for local businesses across the county on our Kerry web design page.
Let's talk
Included free with every website we build. Standalone tune-ups are quoted individually, with a fixed written quote and no monthly fees. Prices exclude VAT at 23%.
- Local keyword research for your area
- Google Business Profile setup or tune-up
- Page titles and meta descriptions done properly
- Structured content Google can understand
- Page speed check and improvements
- A simple review strategy you can follow
- Plain English explanation of everything we did
Reviews
What our clients say
We are proud to be rated 5.0 based on 51 five-star reviews on Google from businesses across Kerry and Ireland.
5.0 51 five-star reviews on Googleplaytoheal.ie
Tommy was helpful in designing my first website. I didn't know what to expect. Tommy got a sense of what work I do and tailored colour schemes and the overall design that is easily accessible for people who want to know about the services I offer. Thanks Tommy.
fenceposts.ie
We had a fantastic experience working with Tommy from start to finish. He really took the time to understand our business, our values and what we wanted the website to achieve. The communication was clear and timely throughout the whole process and nothing ever felt rushed or overlooked. Any tweaks or changes we requested were handled quickly, and we are delighted with the end result. I would highly recommend Tommy to anyone.
maureenomahonyart.com
Absolute pleasure doing business with Tommy. I've been working with him for a few years now. I'm a visual artist so the back end of a website is not my forté. I would highly recommend Tommy for value for money. Easy communication style, quick response and how great my website looks. It's a work in progress and, as always, I'm willing to take his expert advice.
graesthetics.ie
Just switched over to Tommy for our web design needs, and we're delighted with the service. Tommy is incredibly efficient, quick to respond, and gets things done without any hassle. The whole process was straightforward and stress-free. Highly recommend Tommy to anyone looking for a talented and dependable web designer!
westkerryhouse.ie
Very happy with the service. Tommy gave me great advice on all that is needed for a website and how it can be marketed. I'm truly grateful for his work and I am confident it will be an efficient and easy to use website.
crirish.org
Tommy did a stellar job supporting us through building a website. He is highly talented and a great communicator.
FAQs
Local SEO, common questions
How much does local SEO cost?
If we're building your website, nothing extra. Local SEO setup is included in every website we build as standard. If your site was built elsewhere and just needs a tune-up, every site is different, so we quote it individually after a look at your website. The consultation is free and the quote is fixed, with no monthly fees and no ongoing contract.
What is local SEO exactly?
Local SEO is everything that helps your business show up when people nearby search for what you do, searches like "physio Killarney" or "roofer near me". It covers your website's content, titles and speed, your Google Business Profile, and your reviews, all working together so Google trusts you're a real local business worth recommending.
Do I have to pay a monthly SEO retainer?
No. We don't sell monthly SEO retainers. We do the setup work properly once, show you what we did, and give you simple habits to keep it working, like gathering reviews and keeping your details up to date. If you want help again down the line, you ask, and we quote it honestly.
How long does it take to see results?
We'll be honest with you, local SEO is not instant. Google takes time to notice changes, and how quickly you climb depends on your area and your competition. What we can promise is that the work is done properly from day one, and that we'll tell you what to expect for your specific situation rather than making big promises.
Can you sort out my Google Business Profile?
Yes. We set up new profiles from scratch and rescue neglected ones, fixing categories, opening hours, photos, service areas and descriptions so the profile actually works for you. We'll also show you how to keep it fresh and how to handle reviews, good and bad.
Who will I be dealing with?
You deal directly with Tommy from start to finish. No account managers, no outsourcing. Design My Website is based right here in Kerry, and the first consultation is free with no obligation and no sales pressure.
Ready to get found on Google?
Book a free consultation with us. No obligation, no sales pressure. We'll take an honest look at where you stand on Google, explain what would actually help, and give you a clear quote. Based right here in Kerry.
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