I’m the SEO strategist who turns invisible websites into client magnets

clients book me for zero B.S. SEO strategy & right hand website woman-ing

(that’s definitely a word, right?)

Maddy Shine blue haired SEO expert is smiling at the camera holding a pint in the pub

You deserve to have your website doing the heavy lifting, so that all you have to lift is a finger. With over 13 years of experience as a no-BS SEO expert for small businesses, I help women-, non-binary- and queer-founded service owners take up online space they deserve.

It’s time for you to get found by the clients who are already out there looking for someone like you.

I know that SEO can seem like puzzling at best, petrifying at worst,
and I also know that it doesn’t have to be

My approach to SEO for small businesses has been crafted to be totally transparent: so that you can slink up Page One of Google with confidence that it’s the result of your brilliant services, rather than any shady practices.

And whether you want to hand the whole thing over to me, or learn how to keep it going yourself, you’ll always be in full control of your own assets.

Tired of not getting found or booked? watch my free SEO workshop here

Who am I?

(not your average SEO Expert for small businesses)

I’ve spent over 13 years in SEO and an even longer career in digital marketing. In that time I’ve routinely delivered talks to groups of over 1,000 people. Sandi Toksvig once told me I was a very clever girl. I think that sums me up pretty well.

What I’m not is your typical SEO expert for small businesses.

I don’t do indecipherable reports, inflated promises, or strategies built on practices that’ll get your website penalised in six months. I do straight-talking, bespoke SEO that works. For photographers, artists, B2B freelancers, wedding businesses, health and wellness professionals, and other brilliant service businesses run by women, non-binary, and queer founders.

My promise is simple: I will always keep it simple. (That’s what KISS stands for, sweetheart.)

Let’s turn your invisible website into a client magnet

Kickstart SEO

(the audit + DIY strategy)

A one-off, totally bespoke SEO strategy for small businesses that completely demystifies SEO and gives you the exact steps you need to climb to page one.

You get the plan, you do the work, and you come out the other side actually understanding what you’ve done and why.

SEO Shine

(done for you retainer)

Done-for-you SEO that takes your website completely off your plate. Every month I handle the strategy, the content, the technical bits, the optimisation, the competitor research, the reporting. You handle your business and a few recommended actions so it’s clear and easy for you.

I handle the strategy, the content, the optimisation, and the reporting. You handle your business.

Success Stories

"Maddy's KICKSTART SEO package was a revelation, let me tell you! Maddy came back with a behemoth of a spreadsheet detailing SO MUCH STUFF I could do to improve my site score, Google rankings and AI citations. I've been working through....for the last month and have already seen progress. I'm ranking for new keywords and now have more pages coming up on page 1 of Google. I'm feeling so empowered....I know what, where and how to fix it. 10000000x recommend Maddy."

Emma Griffin, messaging strategist

“Everyone with a website needs this! I literally went from having zero clue about SEO to a personalised plan that I’m actually kinda excited to action!”

Jo Hooper, business coach

 

"I've taken everything I learned from our last round of working together to rejig my site for my new city. I'm delighted to be ranking for some keywords already - and I'm on the first page for a good one, very quickly. I was astonished. I thought you'd be pleased to know I've learned so much from you that continues to pay dividends. Thank you!!!"

Sarah Tulej, photographer

 

"If you have any doubts about what SEO is and how it can put your business on the map, Maddy will help you!"

Ali Mackie, artist

"The stats usually drop around this time of the year but I have more orders for this month than I did last year and I also have more enquiries that I did this time last year and people are booking so everything is looking good. I'm really grateful for your work and explanations."

Hajni Takacs-Evans, cake maker

"Just to say I am really enjoying having a guide to what I need to do on my website / blogs / marketing. It's so much easier having someone by my side so just wanted to say thank you. The relief having you help is amazing. Why I didn't do this years ago I have no idea. You're my fairy blogmother"

Antonia Roskill, wedding planner

 

"I'm noticing a big uptick in naming ceremony enquiries compared with last year, with more and more people are saying they found me on Google which is great. It's really pleasing to see I've been ranking highly for some keyword searches."

Mair, celebrant

 

"Maddy has brought her magical touch to my website with clarity at every step."

Kat Jackman, illustrator

 

"You'll never regret hiring Maddy!"

Valerie, wedding venue owner

"Thanks to Maddy’s strategic SEO magic, the work we do packs a serious punch. With hardly any blogging and just a few smart content updates, my site jumped from 22 to 37 keywords on page one of Google in six months, with 101 keywords ranking in total. The best part? I’m fully booked."

Fiona Kelly, photographer

"We’ve always wanted to believe in the less-is-more approach when it comes to our website because we want to be busy delivering the work. But working with Maddy has shown us that less can absolutely be more and still keep me busy with bookings. In just 6 months our site went from 17 keywords on page one of Google to 44 with 85 keywords ranking in total. The proof’s right there in our diary: fully booked and loving it.”

Charlie & Erica, cake making duo

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