Freelance SEO in Leeds
I’m Praveen Selva, an independent SEO freelancer helping Leeds businesses get found on Google and turn searches into enquiries. You work with me directly, with no account manager and no hand-off to a junior.
Why Leeds businesses hire a freelance SEO consultant
Leeds is one of the UK’s biggest business centres outside Leeds, with strong legal, financial, healthcare, retail and digital sectors, plus a large student population. That means a lot of competition for the same searches, from city-centre professional firms to independent clinics in Headingley and Horsforth.
Most of these businesses fall into one of two groups. They’re paying agency rates and talking to an account manager, or they’re doing no SEO at all. As a freelance SEO consultant in Leeds, I work in between: senior-level strategy and hands-on execution from one person, at a price that suits a small or mid-sized business.
What makes SEO in Leeds different:
- Local pack matters. For many Leeds service businesses, “near me” and area searches (Leeds city centre, Headingley, Chapel Allerton, Roundhay, Horsforth) decide who gets the call.
- Mixed competition. You compete with national brands for broad terms and with other Leeds firms for local ones, and each needs a different approach.
- Seasonal demand. Student housing, lettings, hospitality and retail all follow the academic and shopping calendar, so content and Google Business Profile updates need to anticipate it.
Why Choose Me as Your SEO Freelancer Over an Agency?
Get senior-level SEO expertise, direct communication and a strategy built around your business — without the layers of a traditional agency.
You Deal Directly With the SEO Expert
No account manager passing on updates from a team you've never met. Every call, update and SEO decision is handled directly by me, from start to finish.
Direct communicationGet Daily Work Report
Agencies typically send monthly or weekly reports. As a freelancer, I send daily work reports — so you always know exactly what's happening on your website, every day.
Senior-level expertiseHire SEO Expert with Affordable Price
No office costs, unnecessary account-management layers or inflated agency margins. Your investment goes toward SEO strategy, execution and measurable growth.
Better value for your investmentWhat I do as your SEO freelancer in Leeds
Meet PraveenSelva – The Reliable SEO Expert in Leeds
I’m Praveenselva, an independent SEO specialist based in the UK, with 8+ years’ hands-on experience as a freelance search engine optimisation consultant. I started my career in 2018 as a certified SEO specialist and have been genuinely invested in the craft ever since. My core expertise lies in technical and content SEO, built around a solid understanding of how Google’s algorithms actually evaluate a website. I know what Google rewards — and how to apply that knowledge to get your site ranking higher, faster. About Me.
Who I Work With
As a small business SEO consultant and B2B SEO consultant, I work directly with founders, marketing managers, and small in-house teams — no handovers, no account managers. My client work spans:
- Ecommerce SEO consultant work for online stores, including Shopify SEO and WooCommerce setups
- Healthcare SEO and medical SEO for clinics, GPs, and private practices
- Dental SEO and clinic SEO for independent and multi-site dental practices
- Homecare SEO for care providers looking to be found by families searching locally
- Accounting firm SEO for practices wanting to rank for high-intent, local search terms
- Tourism SEO services for travel and hospitality businesses, including seasonal demand planning
- SaaS search engine optimisation for software companies with longer, more technical buying journeys
How I Work
Day to day, I work in Google Search Console, GA4, Ahrefs/SEMrush, Screaming Frog, and Google Business Profile. I’m based in Leeds and work UK-wide, remote or in person.
My approach: the first month is completely free — you only start paying once you’ve had your first business lead. You’ll get a daily email report along the way, so there’s never a black box between us.
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The Certifications Behind the Results
I work with Leeds-based ecommerce stores, SaaS companies, local service businesses, and B2B teams who want organic growth without the overhead of a full agency retainer — whether you need someone to own SEO entirely or to guide a team that already exists.
SEO Experience and Industries I've Helped Rank
Healthcare & Private Clinics, Dentists
Helped clinics turn local searches into booked appointments. 120% more leads · 12 keywords ranked in Google’s top 3 · 5 keywords ranking on Google Maps/GBP
Travel & Tourism
Grew organic bookings through destination and seasonal keyword strategies. 150% more leads · 33 keywords ranked in Google’s top 3 · 12 keywords ranking on Google Maps/GBP
Technology & SaaS
Built topic authority and product-led content to rank for competitive, high-value B2B terms. 50% more leads · 15 keywords ranked in Google’s top 3
Expertise
Construction & Home Improvement
Drove quote requests for contractors through targeted local and service-page SEO. 80% more leads · 22 keywords ranked in Google’s top 3 · 8 keywords ranking on Google Maps/GBP
Expertise
E-commerce & Retail Products
Optimised product and category pages to drive organic revenue, not just traffic. 200% more leads · 45 keywords ranked in Google’s top 3
Accounting Firms
Built trust-led content and local rankings for firms competing on expertise, not just price. 40% more leads · 25 keywords ranked in Google’s top 3 · 7 keywords ranking on Google Maps/GBP
Real Estate
Built local and listing-based SEO to capture high-intent buyer and renter searches. 25% more leads · 15 keywords ranked in Google’s top 3 · 8 keywords ranking on Google Maps/GBP
Restaurants & Hotels
Grew local discovery and bookings through Maps visibility and review-driven SEO. 150% more leads · 20 keywords ranked in Google’s top 3 · 09 keywords ranking on Google Maps/GBP
From Audit to Rankings: My Step-by-Step SEO Approach
Here's how my approach works — and how I bring your keywords into Google's top 3 search results.
Understand Your Business & Requirements
I start with a quick call to understand your goals, target audience, and what "success" looks like for you.
SEO Audit & Keyword Research
Technical and content review, plus Leeds-specific keyword research.
Comeup with SEO Strategy with Keyword Research
Your findings turn into a clear, prioritised strategy built around the keywords that'll actually move the needle.
On-Page Optimization & Backlinks
Strategy becomes action — content, technical fixes, and quality backlinks implemented step by step.
Update Daily Report
Full visibility, always — daily updates so you always know exactly what's being done and why.
Who I work with in Leeds
I work with Leeds-based ecommerce stores, SaaS companies, local service businesses, and B2B teams who want organic growth without the overhead of a full agency retainer — whether you need someone to own SEO entirely or to guide a team that already exists.
150% increase in organic traffic for freshstartliving in 3months.
interior designer in leed – keywords moved to page 1 for freshstartliving.co.uk.
Business type – Interior designer
Problem – No traffic, no leads, zero online presence
What I did – Technical seo, published more pages using a content strategy, improved backlinks.
What Leeds Clients Say About Working With Me
Freelance SEO Consultant vs. Leeds SEO Agency vs. In-House Hire
See how working with a freelance SEO consultant compares with an SEO agency or hiring an in-house SEO professional.
| What You Get |
MY APPROACH
Freelance SEO Consultant
Direct & personal
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Leeds SEO Agency Team-based | In-House Hire Full-time resource |
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| Who does the work? | Freelance SEO Consultant Me, directly, every time | London SEO Agency A delivery team — seniority varies | In-House Hire One employee |
| Typical Leeds cost | Freelance SEO Consultant £700–£1,500/month | London SEO Agency £1,000–£5,000+/month | In-House Hire £35,000–£50,000+/year salary |
| Contract | Freelance SEO Consultant ✓ None — cancel anytime | London SEO Agency Usually 6–12 months | In-House Hire Permanent |
| Communication | Freelance SEO Consultant Direct communication + regular reports | London SEO Agency Usually via an account manager | In-House Hire Internal communication |
| Best for | Freelance SEO Consultant SMEs wanting senior attention without agency overhead | London SEO Agency Businesses needing multi-channel campaigns at scale | In-House Hire Large teams needing a full-time, permanent resource |
Looking for senior SEO expertise without the agency layers? Let's talk about your goals and see if we're a good fit.
Freelance SEO Leeds pricing
This is the question most people searching for a Leeds SEO specialist actually want answered first, so here it is straight.
Typically charge £1,000–£5,000+ per month, often with a fixed 12-month contract and an account manager between you and the person doing the work.
Typically costs less because there is no office overhead or management layer. You work directly with the SEO expert.
| Service | Your Investment | What You Get |
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One-time SEO Audit & Strategy
Find the biggest opportunities first
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From £400 | SEO Audit + Strategy |
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Backlinks Package
100 UK listings, 40 directories & 100 article submissions
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From £400 | Link Building |
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Monthly Freelance SEO
Ongoing SEO with no fixed contract
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From £700/month | Ongoing SEO |
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First Month
Start seeing the value before you commit
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FREE | You pay after your first lead |
You stay because it's working, not because you're contracted to.
What to expect
Month 1
audit, keyword research, technical fixes and a prioritised plan.
Months 2–3
on-page work, content and link building begin, and you usually start to see early movement.
Months 3–6
rankings and enquiries typically build, faster for local terms and slower for competitive ones.
I don’t promise a specific ranking or date. Nobody can, because Google makes that call. What I promise is clear reporting on what was done and why.
Areas I cover
All work is delivered remotely, so your postcode is never a barrier. I work with businesses across Leeds, including the city centre, Headingley, Chapel Allerton, Roundhay, Horsforth, Kirkstall, Armley, Morley, Pudsey and Wetherby, and across West Yorkshire.
I work with Leeds businesses remotely!
How much does a freelance SEO in Leeds cost?
My monthly SEO starts from £700, a one-time audit from £400, and your first month is free: you only pay once your first lead comes in. The final price depends on your site size, competition and goals.
What’s the difference between an SEO freelancer, an SEO consultant and an SEO freelance specialist in Leeds?
In practice, very little. People search all of these terms for the same thing: an independent professional who plans and delivers SEO without agency overhead.
Do I need an SEO freelancer based in Leeds?
SEO is done remotely by nature, so what matters is understanding your local market and customers, not the postcode of your consultant.
How long does SEO take to work for a Leeds business?
Most businesses see early movement in 4–8 weeks and more meaningful results in 3–6 months. Local searches usually move faster than competitive national ones.
Can you help me rank in Google Maps in Leeds?
Yes. Local SEO, including Google Business Profile optimisation, citations and reviews strategy, is one of my core services.
What’s included in the free SEO audit?
A review of your rankings, technical issues, content gaps and local visibility, with a prioritised list of opportunities. It’s sent to you with no obligation.
Are you a freelancer or an agency?
I’m an independent freelancer. You deal with me directly on every call, update and decision.
Do you work with small businesses?
Yes. I work with small local businesses and larger ecommerce or SaaS companies, and I scale the scope and cost to fit.
Do you offer a contract?
There’s no fixed 12-month contract. You stay because it’s working.
How do I get started?
Send me your website for a free audit, or book a call.
Ready to Rank Higher in Leeds?
Send me your website and I’ll send back a free SEO audit with a clear view of your opportunities.
Contact Us!
Free audit. Free trial. Just send your website.
WhatsApp Number
+44 07799 118248
Address
St Andrews House, The Headrow, Leeds LS1 5JW, United Kingdom
Send Mail
praveenselva5655@gmail.com