SEO & AEO for Glasgow Businesses
My SEO experience
Worked with businesses across Glasgow & Scotland to improve their organic ranking on search engines and answer engines (AI). And yes, AI has changed the SEO landscape, which is now often referred to as AEO, GEO, LLMO, or whatever else the SEO industry comes up with next. With chat agents getting around 12% of search-like queries, their volume is quite significant — but where do these agents get their information? You guessed right: the world’s largest online library of information, Google. And you’re already seeing that we’re going a bit in a circle, as being on top of Google usually leads to ChatGPT recommending your services.
What has changed is that we’re now competing not just for clicks, but for mentions in the AI summary — which requires more structured data like lists, tables, and schema (information in robot language) to come out on top.

Simple but effective
My SEO approach
(1) Analyse your Market
The foundation of every project is built on thorough research. I will review your competitors and identify potential opportunities that you or even your competitors might be missing.
(2) Review Your Position
I conduct a thorough review of your online presence and conclude strengths & weaknesses in your site to be able to develop a custom SEO plan for your business.
(3) Implement Changes
Once the changes are defined, we will begin improving your website, starting with the low-hanging fruit. Often, simple on-page optimisations can make a significant difference. However, our work won’t just focus on content — the review will also highlight whether we are missing any technical SEO factors, such as indexing issues, 404 errors, schema markups, meta descriptions, and HTML markup.

Benefits of building out an SEO strategy
Why should you work on your SEO?
Building out a sustainable SEO strategy for your business helps to generate continuous leads & sales.
Increased Visibility and Traffic
- Higher Rankings: Effective SEO strategies help your website rank higher in search engine results pages (SERPs), leading to increased visibility.
- Organic Traffic: Higher visibility translates to more organic traffic, which is often more cost-effective and sustainable compared to paid advertising.
Improved user experience
- Site Usability: SEO involves optimising site structure, load speed, and navigation, enhancing the overall user experience, which generally boost your website conversions.
- Relevant Content: Creating high-quality, relevant content helps users find the information they need, keeping them engaged and satisfied.
Building credibility and trust
- Authority Building: Higher search rankings can build your site’s authority and credibility, as users tend to trust search engines’ choices.
- Brand Recognition: Consistently appearing at the top of SERPs helps establish your brand as a leader in your industry.
Competitive advantage
- Stay Ahead: By continuously optimising your site, you can stay ahead of competitors who might be less focused on SEO.
- Market Insight: SEO tools and analytics provide valuable insights into market trends, consumer behaviour, and competitive strategies.
Cost-effective marketing
- Long-Term Results: Unlike paid advertising, the effects of SEO are long-lasting, providing continuous benefits without ongoing costs.
- Higher ROI: SEO often yields a higher return on investment compared to other marketing strategies due to its sustainability and efficiency.

How do they compare?
SEO vs PPC
| Aspect | SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) | PPC (Pay-Per-Click) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Structure | Investment: Time, effort, content creation, and tools. Ongoing Costs: Lower ongoing costs after initial investment. Payment: No direct cost for clicks or impressions. | Investment: Budget required for ad spend. Ongoing Costs: Continuous costs for running campaigns. Payment: Pay for each click (CPC model). |
| Time to Results | Time Frame: Several months to a year for results. Longevity: Long-lasting results with maintenance. | Time Frame: Immediate results when campaigns go live. Longevity: Traffic stops when the budget ends. |
| Position in Search Results | Placement: High organic rankings below ads. Credibility: Often viewed as more credible and trustworthy. | Placement: Ads at the top of search results or in designated spaces. Visibility: Guaranteed top positions with sufficient bid and quality. |
| Click-Through Rates (CTR) and User Behaviour | CTR: Higher CTR for top organic positions. Behaviour: Attracts users seeking information; higher engagement and lower bounce rates. | CTR: Lower CTR compared to organic results. Behaviour: Attracts users ready to take action; higher conversion rates. |
| Targeting and Flexibility | Targeting: Limited to keywords, content relevance, and technical factors. Flexibility: Changes take time to reflect in rankings. | Targeting: Precise options including demographics, location, device, and time. Flexibility: Immediate control and adjustments to campaigns. |
| Analytics and Measurement | Analytics: Tools like Google Analytics track organic traffic, rankings, and user behaviour. Attribution: Harder to attribute conversions directly to SEO. | Analytics: Detailed data on ad performance via platforms like Google Ads. Attribution: Easier to track specific conversions and calculate ROI. |

A dedicated SEO specialist for your business
Working with me
1. Onboarding (SEO Audit)
As part of onboarding all my SEO clients, I carry out an in-depth SEO audit. This includes a one-to-one meeting to get to know each other, detailed industry and competitor research, as well as a comprehensive site audit.
2. Plan to action
I will propose a bespoke plan tailored to your business, aimed at improving your search rankings. This will cover on-page and off-page optimisation, along with technical SEO considerations.
3. Implementation
I will take the necessary steps to enhance your website through on-page optimisation, content improvements, and accessibility enhancements.
4. Measurement
Following an agile project management approach, we will continuously review the SEO campaign and make adjustments as needed to achieve the best possible results.

Your SEO Specialist in Glasgow
Your SEO Specialist
When starting to work as a web developer, I quickly realised that building a great website is not just about design. The underlying code needs to satisfy users’ needs, UX and UI choices must meet accessibility requirements, and the site has to be crawlable for both search engines and AI crawlers. With 11% of search-like queries now answered by ChatGPT, original and factual content has become more relevant than ever.

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