FAQ
Straight answers about getting found in Wiltshire.
Everything people ask me about local SEO, websites and automation: rankings, timelines, pricing and how it all works. No jargon, no sales fluff.
Getting found on Google
How do you actually get a business to #1 on Google?
There's no trick to it. I set up and optimise your Google Business Profile, build genuine 5-star reviews, make your website fast and structured so Google understands exactly what you do and where, then keep refining the local SEO around the exact terms your customers search. Done properly and in the right order, that's what gets you to the top organically, without paying for ads.
How long does it take to rank #1 on Google?
For most local Wiltshire searches it takes a few weeks to a few months, depending on how competitive your area and trade are. Some of my clients hit #1 in two to three months. It's not instant, but once you're there and the work continues, you stay there.
Can you guarantee a #1 ranking?
No, and you should be wary of anyone who does. Google decides the rankings, not me. What I can tell you is that I've got multiple local businesses to #1 organically and kept them there for years, and the results are public so you can verify every one. If it's not a fit for your business, I'll tell you straight in your free audit.
What's the difference between organic rankings and Google Ads?
Google Ads are the paid results at the very top. You pay for every click, and the moment you stop paying you disappear. Organic rankings are the unpaid results below them. They take longer to earn but they're far more cost-effective and they last. I focus on getting you ranked organically so you're not renting your spot from Google forever.
Do you run Google Ads or PPC?
My focus is organic, building a system that brings in work without paying for every click. I can advise on ads if they genuinely make sense for you, but the whole point is to get you found for free, so you're never dependent on an ad budget.
Areas I cover in Wiltshire
Do you only work with Swindon businesses?
No. I work with local businesses right across Wiltshire. Swindon is home turf, but I help businesses in Chippenham, Trowbridge, Salisbury, Devizes, Marlborough, Royal Wootton Bassett, Calne, Melksham and the surrounding villages get found and win more work.
Can you get my business ranking #1 in my town?
That's exactly what I do. Local SEO is town by town. Whether your customers search for your trade in Swindon, Chippenham, your village or anywhere in Wiltshire, the goal is to make you the obvious choice the moment they look.
Do you work with businesses outside Wiltshire?
My focus is Wiltshire and the Swindon area, where I know the local market inside out. If you're just outside and think we'd be a good fit, get in touch and we'll talk.
The service & how it works
What is local SEO, in plain English?
It's getting your business to show up at the top of Google when someone nearby searches for what you do, both in the map results and the normal results below them. Most people never scroll past the first few, so being there is the difference between getting the call and not.
What's actually included?
The full system to grow a local business: local SEO to get you found, a fast website that turns visitors into enquiries, a CRM and automations so no lead slips through, and a review engine that keeps your Google reputation climbing. The exact mix is built around your business and budget.
Do I need a new website, or can you work with my current one?
If your current site is fast, clear and built for SEO, I can work with it. More often than not, though, a rebuild is the quickest path to ranking and converting, and it's usually part of the package, not an extra.
What kinds of businesses do you work with?
Local service businesses and trades: plumbers, electricians, builders and contractors, landscapers and gardeners, car detailing and wrapping, mechanics, cleaners and more. If you rely on local customers finding you on Google, this is built for you.
Pricing & commitment
How much does it cost?
Packages start from £499 a month. The exact price depends on what your business needs, and the free audit will tell you exactly that. One flat monthly figure, no hidden setup fees, no surprises.
Are there any contracts?
No contracts, ever. Everything is month to month and you can cancel anytime. I'd rather earn your business every month than lock you into a deal.
Is there a setup fee?
No. What we agree is what you pay. I don't spring setup costs or hidden fees on you later.
Working with SimplyScale
Who will I actually be working with?
Me, Tyler. No account managers, no call centre, no outsourcing. You deal directly with the person doing the work, and you'll usually get a reply the same day.
How do I know it’s working?
You get clear, plain-English reporting, and the best proof is public. You can search your own terms and watch yourself ranking. No vanity metrics, just whether you're getting found and getting work.
How do we get started?
Ask for your free Google audit. I'll check where you show up now, what your website is doing, and what your competitors are doing better, then send you a short video with the three things I'd fix first. From there, if you want help fixing it, we talk. No pressure, and if it's not a fit, I'll tell you straight.
What exactly is the free audit, and what does it cost?
Nothing, it's genuinely free. You tell me your business name, what you do and your area. I personally check where you rank for the searches that matter, what your website is doing for you, and what the businesses beating you are doing differently. You get a short video with the three things I'd fix first, within 48 hours. It's free because it's the best advert for what I do, and it's yours to keep whether we ever work together or not.
Still got a question?
Get your free audit, or just ask me anything. No pressure, and if it's not a fit, I'll tell you straight.
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