Fractional SEO Consulting Services

STRATEGIC SEO LEADERSHIP BUILT FOR UK BRANDS AND AGENCIES READY TO GROW SMARTER

Your business deserves more than generic tactics. We deliver senior-level SEO strategy without the cost of a full-time hire. From technical audits to roadmap development, we guide your growth with flexible support, UK market insight, and measurable outcomes.

No bloated retainers. No guesswork. Just expert guidance grounded in performance.

Is Your SEO Stuck in First Gear?

You know SEO is essential, but finding the right support can feel frustrating. Full-time SEO leaders are expensive. Agencies can lack accountability. And without strategic guidance, your growth stalls.

 

If your team is stretched or your rankings are falling behind, you are not alone. Many UK businesses feel the same.

Common challenges we hear from UK companies:

SEO should not feel like a gamble. Fractional support gives you clarity, direction, and the freedom to scale on your terms.

What Is Fractional SEO?

Fractional SEO is a flexible, high-impact model that gives your business access to senior-level SEO expertise without the cost or commitment of a full-time hire. Instead of building an in-house team or relying entirely on an external agency, companies engage a seasoned consultant on a part-time or project basis to lead their organic search strategy. This approach is ideal for UK businesses that need strategic SEO guidance while maintaining flexibility over their resources and investment.

 

The role of a fractional SEO consultant extends far beyond delivering standard tasks. They lead from a strategic level, aligning SEO with your broader commercial goals. This includes creating detailed roadmaps, defining technical and content priorities, identifying growth opportunities, and translating performance into business metrics. Whether supporting your internal team or acting as your dedicated SEO lead, the focus remains on delivering meaningful results that support long-term growth.

 

What sets fractional SEO apart is its adaptability. You can scale involvement up or down depending on campaign priorities, workload, or budget. Consultants can support across audits, site migrations, developer guidance, keyword targeting, or performance reviews. For many UK businesses, this model avoids the need for a six-figure salary or agency retainers, while still gaining access to high-quality strategic thinking and hands-on expertise.

 

Ultimately, fractional SEO gives you control, clarity, and senior-level support where it matters most. Instead of committing to rigid contracts or hiring full-time, you partner with a proven expert who integrates with your team and delivers a tailored, outcomes-focused strategy. For businesses looking to improve rankings, grow traffic, and make SEO a central part of their commercial success, it is a smarter and more scalable solution.

Fraction of the Cost

Senior Expertise

No Long-Term Contracts

Seamless Team Integration

What Our Clients Say

“Best ROI on SEO so far, well worth my money. Recommended!”

Antoine Morin

Reviewed on Google

“Has been fantastic – quick to answer, always prompt and available”

Alessio Perry

Reviewed on Google

“Fantastic digital marketing knowledge, specifically SEO.”

Grace Carroll

Reviewed on Google

Why UK Businesses Choose Fractional SEO

Access Director-Level Strategy at a Fraction of the Cost

Get senior SEO expertise without the £100k+ salary. Fractional SEO gives you direct access to experienced strategists who bring proven insight and leadership to your campaigns - without the overheads.

Flexible and Scalable Support

Scale support up or down as your needs evolve. Whether you’re launching a new service, need short-term help during a hiring freeze, or want ongoing leadership, you stay in control.

Real Strategic Thinking, Not Just Tactics

We bring long-term SEO thinking to your business. From building a technical foundation to aligning SEO with revenue goals, we provide clarity, prioritisation, and vision beyond to-do lists.

Embedded Within Your Team

Fractional consultants are part of your workflow, not outside of it. We work in Slack, Zoom, Notion, and shared drives - integrating seamlessly with your team and delivery partners.

Results That Matter

Our focus is on rankings, traffic, and revenue. We measure performance based on business outcomes, not vanity metrics. Expect clear reporting, strategic clarity, and commercial SEO value.

Full Visibility and Transparent Reporting

Know exactly what’s being worked on, why it matters, and how it performs. We provide clear reporting on keyword movement, traffic trends, and commercial impact, so every decision is data-informed.

Who Is Fractional SEO For?

Startups

You're moving fast but need experienced SEO input to avoid costly mistakes. Fractional SEO gives you senior direction without draining your runway.

SMEs

You're scaling steadily but can't justify a full-time SEO hire. We provide flexible strategic support that fits your growth stage and budget.

eCommerce Brands

You need to drive high-converting traffic and optimise for competitive product terms. Fractional SEO brings the strategic thinking to scale your catalogue and rankings.

SaaS Companies

Your funnel is complex and long. We align SEO with trials, demos, and MRR. Nnot just rankings - to attract the right users at the right time.

B2B Service Providers

You sell expertise, not widgets. Fractional SEO focuses on authority building, bottom-of-funnel targeting, and generating qualified enquiries.

Local Businesses

You're battling on Google Maps and in organic search. We improve visibility, build reviews, and help you win the clicks that matter most locally.

What’s Included in Our Fractional SEO Support

SEO Strategy & Roadmaps

We create tailored SEO roadmaps that align with your business goals and digital marketing efforts. Our strategies are built for sustainable growth and measurable outcomes.

Technical SEO Audits & Developer Guidance

We run detailed technical audits and work directly with developers to resolve crawl issues, performance gaps, and structural problems that hold your site back.

Keyword Research & Mapping

Our keyword research focuses on real user behaviour, search intent, and journey stages. We build a mapping plan that reflects your offering and uncovers overlooked opportunities.

On-Page SEO Optimisation

We optimise your content structure, meta data, and key pages using real-world data. Everything is tailored to improve both visibility and conversion across devices.

Content Strategy & Brief Creation

We design content strategies that build authority and support user education. Every brief includes topic goals, search intent, structure, and SEO guidance for writers.

Link Planning (Not Spammy Outreach)

We plan targeted, meaningful link-building through digital PR, brand mentions, and trusted placements. Our focus is quality over volume to support domain authority.

Custom Reporting & KPI Tracking

You receive clear reports showing what’s driving performance. We track the metrics that matter such as organic traffic, lead generation, and revenue contribution.

Team Oversight, Mentorship & Collaboration

We integrate seamlessly with your team. From supporting in-house marketers to collaborating with developers and content leads, we act as your strategic SEO partner.

Our Simple, Strategic, Fractional SEO Process:

Step 1: Discovery Call

We start with a short discovery call to understand your business goals, challenges, and current SEO setup. This session helps us identify quick wins and deeper strategic needs. It’s the first step in building a tailored SEO roadmap that aligns with your team and market.

Step 2: Custom Proposal & Scope

Following the call, we deliver a proposal that outlines your specific support plan, deliverables, and timelines. You’ll get a clear view of what’s included and how we’ll work together. No generic retainers, just a scope that fits your growth stage and goals.

Step 3: Onboarding & Strategy Kickoff

Once approved, we onboard you into our workflow and begin the strategic planning phase. This includes access setup, audits, and early-stage keyword and content planning. We also get synced with your internal tools, whether it’s Notion, Google Drive, or Trello.

Step 4: Monthly Support & Regular Reviews

Ongoing support includes monthly implementation, optimisation, and performance checks. We hold regular review calls to track progress, refine tactics, and align SEO with business outcomes. You’ll always know what’s being done and why it matters.

Our Fractional SEO Pricing Models

Fractional SEO Retainer

Ongoing senior support for consistent SEO growth

We offer flexible monthly retainers that embed strategic SEO leadership into your business. Perfect for companies needing expert direction across content, tech, and visibility - without hiring full-time. Ideal for startups and SMEs scaling organic search as a core channel.

Fractional SEO Consultancy

Strategic input for audits, rebrands, or team alignment

Need a second set of senior eyes? This is ideal for businesses refreshing their websites, aligning SEO with marketing, or needing support through audits, migrations, or team mentorship. A great fit for internal teams who need clarity and direction.

Fractional SEO On Tap

Flexible support, when and where it matters most

This ad-hoc option lets you tap into senior SEO support without a monthly commitment. Whether you're preparing for a campaign launch, site migration, or performance fix, we slot in fast. Scale support as needed - no contracts, just expert help.

Get the senior-level SEO support your business needs, without the cost or commitment of a full-time hire.

Frequently asked questions about Fractional SEO

What is fractional SEO and how does it work?

Fractional SEO is a flexible service model that gives businesses access to senior-level SEO expertise without the cost or commitment of a full-time hire. It’s ideal for companies that want strategic direction but need flexibility in their marketing spend.

 

  • Strategic SEO support on a part-time or project basis

  • Led by experienced consultants with multi-industry backgrounds

  • No need for full-time salary, benefits, or onboarding

  • Support scales with your business needs

  • Suits both short-term campaigns and long-term growth

 

This model offers a cost-effective way to elevate your SEO without building a full in-house team.

Fractional SEO focuses on strategic oversight and high-impact planning across all core areas of search engine optimisation. Execution is often supported through internal teams or external partners.

 

  • SEO audits and technical strategy

  • Keyword research and search intent mapping

  • On-page SEO and content guidance

  • Link building planning and authority growth tactics

  • Analytics setup and performance monitoring

  • Oversight and training for your internal marketing team

 

You receive expert SEO direction tailored to your goals and growth stage.

Hiring a full-time SEO expert can be expensive and isn’t always necessary for businesses with evolving needs. Fractional SEO offers the same level of senior expertise, but on a part-time, flexible basis.

 

  • No full-time salary, pension, or recruitment costs

  • More affordable for startups and growing companies

  • Access to wider industry experience from multiple clients

  • Ability to scale up or down without HR restrictions

  • Focus on strategic input over daily execution

 

It’s a smart way to access expert-level SEO without long-term financial commitments.

Fractional SEO differs from traditional agency retainers in both delivery style and client relationship. You work directly with a senior expert, not an account manager, and the service is built around your specific needs.

 

  • Closer collaboration and fewer communication layers

  • More strategic involvement in business goals and decision-making

  • Flexible terms without long-term contracts

  • Custom scope of work, not a fixed monthly package

  • Focused time allocation rather than shared resources across a team

 

It offers the depth of consultancy with the flexibility of a freelancer and the impact of an internal lead.

Fractional SEO typically includes strategic planning and oversight rather than full-scale content writing or manual link outreach. However, we provide frameworks and direction to help your team or partners execute effectively.

 

  • Content briefs, topic outlines, and optimisation checklists

  • Link building strategy, prospecting lists, and outreach templates

  • Collaboration with your writers, developers, or agencies

  • Clear guidance on prioritisation and SEO best practices

  • Support in hiring or managing freelance talent if needed

 

The focus is on strategic value, ensuring the execution aligns with your goals and current SEO landscape.

SEO timelines vary based on your starting point, market, and competition. That said, a well-executed strategy can deliver measurable improvements within the first few months.

 

  • Quick wins from technical fixes and page updates

  • Mid-term results from improved keyword targeting and content

  • Long-term gains through link building and content velocity

  • Monthly performance reporting to track impact and refine strategy

  • Continuous optimisation to align with algorithm updates

 

Fractional SEO prioritises the actions that move the needle fastest while laying the groundwork for lasting growth.

No. One of the main benefits of fractional SEO is flexibility. You can engage on a month-to-month basis, making it easy to adjust support as your business needs evolve.

 

  • No multi-month lock-ins or restrictive agreements

  • Start with a small scope and scale up as needed

  • Pause or change direction based on performance or budget

  • Transparent deliverables and outcomes

  • Easy onboarding and offboarding process

 

You stay in control and only pay for the time and expertise you need.

Fractional SEO is a great fit for businesses of all sizes that need strategic SEO direction but don’t want or need to hire full-time. It’s especially helpful during growth phases, website migrations, or after disappointing agency experiences.

 

  • Startups and scale-ups building organic visibility

  • E-commerce brands launching or restructuring product categories

  • SaaS and B2B companies seeking inbound lead generation

  • In-house teams needing senior-level support and training

  • Businesses entering new markets or refreshing outdated SEO strategies

 

If you’re aiming to drive organic growth with clarity, flexibility, and proven expertise, fractional SEO is an ideal solution.