Recent updates with Google have made Local SEO a hugely important factor for small businesses looking to target local customers, whether they are locals or just visitors. We have robust strategies in place to ensure you benefit from this essential traffic source.
SEO Company St Albans
Want to appear higher in Google and bring in more local customers? At Alban Creative, we provide professional SEO services in St Albans designed to help businesses outrank competitors, get more traffic, and generate consistent leads.
Why SEO Matters
When someone searches “website design St Albans,” “plumber near me,” or “best accountant Hertfordshire,” the results they see at the top of Google will get the clicks — and the business. If you’re not there, your competitors are.
Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) is the process of making sure your website appears where your customers are looking. For local St Albans companies, that means:
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Ranking for location-based terms (e.g. “Website design St Albans,” “Google Ads agency St Albans”).
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Appearing in Google Maps/local pack listings.
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Attracting qualified traffic that converts into enquiries, bookings or sales.

Local SEO
We optimise your site and Google Business Profile so you appear in the local pack (maps) and rank for St Albans + Hertfordshire searches.
Technical SEO
Behind-the-scenes improvements like speed, mobile responsiveness, crawlability, structured data (schema) and site security.
Content Strategy
We create keyword-focused content that answers customer questions, builds authority, and drives organic traffic.
Link Building & Digital PR
High-quality, relevant backlinks from trusted sources to boost your domain authority.
SEO Reporting & Tracking
Transparent dashboards and monthly reports so you know exactly what’s working — and what’s next.
Audit & Discovery
We analyse your website, competitors, and market to spot opportunities.
Keyword Research
We identify what your St Albans customers are actually searching for.
On-Site Optimisation
From metadata to content structure, we make your site search-engine ready.
Local SEO Boost
Optimising your Google Business Profile, citations, and reviews.
Content & Links
Building a content calendar and earning links from relevant, high-quality sites.
Reporting & Growth
Monthly updates so you see the impact — rankings, traffic, enquiries.
Local expertise
We know how people in St Albans and Hertfordshire search online.
Full-service approach
SEO works best alongside web design, PPC, and hosting — all services we provide in-house.
Transparent pricing
Clear, fixed packages with no long-term tie-ins.
Proven results
Our strategies help local businesses climb Google rankings and generate measurable ROI.
Ongoing support
SEO isn’t a one-off project. We provide continuous improvements to keep you ahead.
For companies looking to increase traffic nationally, and not restricted to their local area, such as e-commerce websites and nationwide brands. Whilst this is always a bigger challenge as the competition is greater, our past results truly speak for themselves.
For international businesses and global brands who are looking to target customers worldwide. These campaigns are particularly useful for global e-commerce sites. It doesn’t get harder than this, but with our expertise the results are sure to come.
SEO Portfolio
See some of our Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) clients

FAQ's
How long does SEO take?
Quick wins can appear in a few weeks, but competitive terms usually take 3–6 months of consistent work. Our constant phrase is “always allow 3 months to see results”.
Do you guarantee results?
No ethical SEO agency can promise the #1 spot — but we do guarantee best practices, transparent reporting, and a strategy proven to deliver long-term results. Our historical results show that we will improve your rankings and your business will benefit from our SEO service.
Can you help me rank outside St Albans?
Yes. While we focus locally, our strategies can scale to Hertfordshire, London, or even nationwide or worldwide rankings. We have customers all over the UK and even as far afield as Australia. Our passion is helping small to medium sized local businesses but have much larger organisations on our books.
Do I need SEO if I’m already running Google Ads?
Yes — SEO provides long-term, sustainable traffic. Ads stop when your budget does, but SEO builds authority and continues to generate leads.
What’s included in your SEO packages?
Every package includes auditing, keyword research, on-page fixes, technical optimisation, content planning, and link acquisition. You also receive monthly reports to show your keyword rankings.
Ready to rank higher in Google?
At Alban Creative, we’ll create a strategy that gets you seen and chosen by your ideal customers. Book a Free SEO Consultation today and find out how we can help your business grow.
Simply complete the form or give us a call on 01727 624624 and we’ll show you how we can help your business grow online.