Search Engine Optimisation
That Actually Works
Most SEO takes 6 months to show results. I can usually tell you in 20 minutes why your site is not ranking. I have been doing this since 2007.
Eklektik Creative runs SEO retainers for small and medium businesses across Sydney. The difference is the depth of experience behind every decision. I started in SEO before most current agencies existed, which means I have not just read about algorithm changes. I have lived through all of them.
in SEO (since 2007)
starting price, no lock-in contracts
Sydney-based, serving all of Sydney
every client works directly with the strategist
Why Most Small Business Websites Do Not Show Up on Google
It is rarely one thing. More often it is a combination: thin content that Google does not think is worth indexing, technical issues that block the crawler, a site that was built to look good rather than rank, or a Google Business Profile that was set up once and never touched again.
The problem with most SEO agencies is they start billing before they understand what is actually broken. I start with a diagnostic. You will know exactly what is wrong and what it would take to fix it before you spend a cent.
We also build websites from scratch with SEO architecture in place. Learn more about our approach to search engine optimisation and website design.
Looking for SEO specifically on the Northern Beaches? See our dedicated Northern Beaches SEO page.
What We Actually Do
SEO is not a mystery. Here is exactly what happens when you work with us.
Audit and Diagnosis
We crawl your site the same way Google does. Coverage report, indexation issues, technical errors, duplicate content, canonical problems. You get a plain-English explanation of what is wrong and why it matters.
Keyword Strategy
Not a generic keyword list. A targeted map of what your customers are searching for, what you can realistically rank for, and in what order to go after it. Built from 18 years of knowing what actually moves the needle.
On-Page Optimisation
Title tags, meta descriptions, heading structure, internal linking, content depth. Every page that is supposed to rank gets treated like it matters, because it does.
Content Development
We build the pages Google needs to see. Service pages, location pages, and problem-aware content that captures searches from people who do not know what SEO is but know their website is not working.
Google Business Profile
For most local businesses, GBP is the fastest path to more enquiries. We optimise the listing, manage it monthly, and build a review strategy that compounds over time.
Reporting and Iteration
Monthly reports showing rankings, traffic, and what we did that month. No dashboards designed to look impressive while hiding the truth. Just the numbers that matter.
Who This Is For
We work with established small and medium businesses that have a proven service, a genuine client base, and are ready to invest consistently in growth. SEO is not the right move for every business at every stage. If it is not right for you yet, we will tell you.
Good fit indicators
- You have been in business for at least 2 years
- You have a service people are actively searching for
- You understand that SEO is a 6 to 12 month investment, not a quick fix
- You want to talk to the person doing the work, not an account manager
- Your marketing budget is at least $1,500 per month
Not a good fit
- Brand new businesses with no track record
- Businesses looking for guaranteed first-page rankings in 30 days
- Anyone who needs to see results in 60 days to justify the spend
SEO Retainer Pricing
Straightforward monthly retainers. No setup fees. No lock-in contracts. Cancel anytime.
Starter
The foundation package. Covers the core local SEO work that gets you visible in your suburb and surrounding areas.
- Google Business Profile optimisation & management
- Meta titles & descriptions optimised
- Suburb page templates & SEO briefs provided monthly
- 1 blog post per month
- Review generation strategy & templates
- Monthly ranking & traffic report
- 10 directory / citation submissions
Growth
The most common choice for established businesses ready to compete seriously. Adds technical SEO implementation and regular content builds.
- Everything in Starter, plus:
- Full technical SEO implementation
- Schema markup across all pages
- Suburb page templates & SEO briefs (priority suburbs)
- 2 blog posts per month
- Service page content expansion
- 2 new service pages built
- Social media content (8 posts/mo)
Authority
For businesses ready to dominate their category. Includes active link building, Google Ads management, and full content production.
- Everything in Growth, plus:
- Active link building campaign
- Competitor monitoring & intelligence
- 4 blog posts per month
- Suburb page templates, briefs & quality review
- Google Ads setup & management
- Conversion rate optimisation
- Priority support & weekly updates
Why this pays for itself
For most businesses, one additional client per month from organic search covers the retainer. Unlike paid advertising, every ranking improvement you earn keeps working without additional spend. The strategy compounds. Your return grows every month it runs.
No setup fees. No lock-in contracts. Cancel anytime.
Why Work With Eklektik Creative
18 Years of SEO Experience
I started doing SEO in 2007. That means I have not just read about Panda, Penguin, Hummingbird, RankBrain, and Helpful Content. I navigated clients through all of them. That depth of experience is not something a newer agency can replicate regardless of how good their tools are.
Northern Beaches Based
We are not a Sydney CBD agency with a location page. We live and work on the Northern Beaches, which means we understand the local market, the local business landscape, and which areas your customers are actually coming from.
Direct Access to the Strategist
When you brief us, you are briefing the person who will do the work. There are no account managers relaying information between you and an offshore team. Every strategy decision goes through someone with 18 years of experience.
Web Design and SEO Are One Discipline
Most agencies separate these. We do not. A site that is built without SEO in mind is always going to underperform. We build and optimise with rankings in mind from day one.
Honest Advice, Even When It Costs Us
If SEO is not the right investment for your business right now, we will tell you. We have turned work away. Our reputation is built on clients who get results, not on locking in contracts with businesses that are not ready.
No Lock-In Contracts
We earn your business every month. If you are not seeing progress, you can leave. We stay because the work is working, not because you are contractually obligated.
What to Expect, Month by Month
SEO is not a set-and-forget service. Here is exactly what happens across the first six months.
1Month 1: Diagnosis and Foundation
- Full technical audit: crawl coverage, indexation, canonical tags, redirect chains
- Keyword strategy mapped to your services and location
- Google Business Profile audit and optimisation to 100% completion
- On-page fixes across priority pages
- Review generation strategy and templates
Expected result:
A clear picture of exactly what is broken and a prioritised fix list. Your GBP fully optimised and a review strategy in motion.
2Months 2 to 3: Building Visibility
- Core service pages rebuilt or expanded with substantive content
- Location pages built for priority suburbs
- Citation and directory submissions (30 plus directories)
- 5 to 10 new Google reviews per month
- First ranking movements visible in GSC
Expected result:
Indexation of key pages. First page appearances for lower-competition suburb terms. Review count building toward local pack competitiveness.
3Months 4 to 6: Compounding Results
- Top 3 local pack visibility for priority keywords
- Consistent organic enquiries from search
- Problem-aware content targeting customers who do not yet know what SEO is
- Sydney-wide keyword expansion where appropriate
Expected result:
Measurable lead flow from organic search. ROI visible against retainer investment.
4Month 6 Onwards: Sustained Growth
- Maintain and extend rankings into adjacent keyword clusters
- Expand to new suburbs and service areas
- Ongoing content production and link acquisition
Expected result:
Compounding organic presence that reduces dependence on paid advertising over time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions people most often ask before starting an SEO retainer.
Get a Free SEO Audit
Tell us about your business and I will take a look at your current rankings, your site's technical health, and what your competitors are doing. You will get a plain-English summary of what is holding you back and what it would take to fix it.
No sales pitch. No pressure. If SEO is not the right move for you right now, I will tell you that too.
Or call Alex directly:
0428 821 705