"We work with your business to create a clear and concise search engine marketing (SEO) plan that will promote your website online and improve your visibility on search engines"

Why Businesses in Darlington Choose Us

Local Expertise: We help promote your business across Darlington and the wider North East.
Proven Track Record: With over two decades of success in SEO, with a focus on long-term, sustainable growth.
Affordable & Transparent Pricing: We offer ‘effective & affordable’ local SEO packages tailored to your budget without compromising on quality.
Increase Profile & Sales: Effective local SEO strategies can drive traffic to your website and help convert visitors into customers.

Our Local SEO Services

Your Google Business Profile: Claim, verify, and fully optimise your Google Business Profile with accurate information, relevant categories, and engaging content.

Local Keyword Research: Identify keywords that potential customers use when searching for your products or services in your area.

Website Optimisation: Improve site structure, content, HTML, and performance to increase rankings and user experience.

Building Citations: Create and manage consistent citations (business name, address, phone number) across relevant online directories.

Content & Social Media: Engage customers in Darlington with locally relevant content and ongoing social campaigns.

Tracking and Reporting: Monitor your progress, track rankings, and analyze the effectiveness of your local SEO efforts.

How We Work with You

Understand Your Business

To effectively leverage SEO for your business, you need to understand how search engines work and how to optimise your online presence.

Conduct a Website Audit

Assess your current website's SEO health. Identify areas needing improvement (e.g., mobile-friendliness, content quality, broken links).

Develop Your SEO Strategy

Optimise your website for user experience and search engines, create quality content, and focus on the effective promotion of your website.

Get found online with Local SEO

Want to drive more traffic to your website and generate more leads? With 46% of all online searches having local intent, showing up in the local search results is essential for getting found by nearby customers.

Our Local SEO services help businesses across Darlington to rank higher on Google by optimising your website for location-based searches. Using tools like Google Business Profile (formerly Google My Business) optimisation and targeted local keywords, we connect you with customers actively searching for what you offer, right in your area.

Perfect for businesses with physical locations, our affordable monthly SEO packages make it easy for customers to discover you online and visit you in person. Whether you run a shop, restaurant, clinic, or service-based business, we help bridge the gap between your online presence and offline success.

With a fixed monthly price, no hidden fees, and proven strategies, you’ll get real results and a strong return on your investment. Work with a trusted local SEO company that understands how to grow businesses like yours.

Importance Of Local SEO

Approximately 86% of customers use search engines to discover local businesses, underscoring the importance of connecting with these customers.

What Makes Us Different

With over 20 years in business, our approach is built on honesty, ethics and a commitment to personalised service.

With North East roots, we have a thorough understanding of Darlington and the wider North East.

Helping small businesses boost their search engine rankings with SEO services that are affordable & effective.

We help you climb the rankings, increase visibility, and attract high-intent traffic to your website.

Why Darlington Businesses Choose Direct Submit

Our Local SEO services are designed to provide you with the best results within the quickest time frame possible.

Define Your Target Audience & Goals
Current Website Evaluation
Google Business Profile Management
Local SEO Citation Management
A Monthly Report on How your Campaign is Performing

Create

Review and improve your website’s search engine visibility and performance

Prioritise Targeted Keywords
Content Strategy
Onsite SEO
Technical SEO
Implement schema markup
Mobile Friendly
Develop an XML sitemap

Engage

Be better positioned to attract organic traffic and rank higher in search results

Ensure website is optimised
Optimising blog content
Social media management
Register with webmaster accounts
Content marketing services
Apply analytics to the site

Sharing your goals & growing with you...

We know what it takes to build SEO campaigns that deliver results. Drawing on over 20 years of experience, our team of SEO specialists has developed the skills, strategies, and insights to help your business stand out online.

Contact Direct Submit today on 0800 669 6848 to learn how we can support your Darlington based business with expert SEO services designed to deliver long-term results.

Frequently asked questions

Who are Direct Submit SEO Agency?

Direct Submit is a digital marketing agency specialising in Search Engine Optimisation (SEO). Our services include Organic Search, On-Page SEO, Link Building, Keyword Research, SEO Audits, and more.

What is your approach to growth?
We believe growth comes from a strong brand, a clear strategy, and exceptional customer experiences. We work closely with clients to achieve these goals through a combination of strategy, creativity, and technology that drives both brand and business growth.

What SEO services do you offer?
We provide all-in-one SEO packages covering technical, on-page, and off-page SEO. No confusing choices—simply select the package that fits your budget and goals.

Why choose Direct Submit?
Our clients’ reviews speak for themselves. We’re committed to helping your business thrive and delivering measurable results.

Our team of experts are dedicated to staying ahead of the latest trends and algorithms, ensuring that our clients’ websites rank higher in search engine results. We can optimise your website to get you ranking, fast, and drive more sales and leads to grow your business.

How can I get started?
Call us today on 0800 669 6848, and we’ll be happy to discuss how we can help your business grow.

Why is Local SEO Important for Small Businesses?

With 46% of all online searches including local intent, ensuring your website is visible on localised search listings is vital. for improving your search engine rankings and achieving better Google rankings.

It focuses on improving visibility in location-based results on search engines like Google, helping businesses appear in local map listings, “near me” searches, and city-specific queries. By optimising elements such as Google Business Profiles, local keywords, reviews, and local backlinks, local SEO helps businesses connect with nearby customers and drive more foot traffic, calls, and sales.

Do You Offer a Free SEO Review?

We’re offering Darlington and North East based businesses the chance to apply for a free website and digital marketing review.

Have you seen your website’s traffic fall away over recent months? Or perhaps your newly launched website is struggling to pick up visitors and you’re not sure why? Get your Free SEO Audit today from Direct Submit and analyse your website to find critical errors and advise on adjustments required in an easy-to-understand format

We’ll start by crawling your website, then deliver a detailed report covering SEO performance, internal links, HTML tags, backlinks, page speed, mobile usability, text statistics, social media presence, organic visibility, and content quality.

>>> Check your titles, descriptions, H1-H6 tags and size of the page

>>> The correct filling of meta title, description and H1 tags and more

>>> Find and fix images oversized, without title or alt attributes

>>> Find the errors in technical search engine optimisation of your site

>>> Scan all external and internal links on your web page

>>> The Google score for usability and speed on desktop & mobile versions of your site

Our SEO audit tool is used by many SEO experts, in-house agencies and others to check against common search engine ranking factors. It quickly identify issues that could be affecting your website from increased visibility.

Affordable Local SEO Services

Are you searching for affordable and proven local SEO Services for your Business? At Direct Submit, we recognise the unique challenges and opportunities businesses face today. That’s why we’ve designed our services to deliver outstanding results without breaking the bank.

Local SEO helps you reach a broader audience within your local area. With tools like Google My Business optimisation and localised keyword targeting, you can connect with potential customers right in your vicinity.

Our Affordable SEO solutions are crafted to fit your budget while driving real, measurable success. Everything you need to rank higher in Google for a fixed affordable monthly price. You will see real results & a return on your investment with our cost effective local SEO solutions.

Keyword Research: Cornerstone of SEO

Keyword research involves analysing the queries users enter into search engines to find the business information, such as a phone number, they need. An SEO strategist can uncover the keywords your competitors rank for and identify opportunities for your business to climb the search engine results pages (SERPs). on a regular basis. Effective keyword recommendations should be grounded in data, balancing high-volume, broad keywords with less competitive, long-tail keywords for optimal results.

Can you Guarantee 1st page Results?

No one can promise a number one ranking on Google, if only it were that simple! What we can guarantee is that our SEO team will work tirelessly to achieve the best possible results for your business and help you reach the rankings you deserve.

We would recommend that if any agency offers you such a guarantee that you consider walking away.