Local SEO for Dorset trades

Local SEO for Dorset plumbers, electricians and builders

Get found on Google Maps and in local search when people in Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, Dorchester and across Dorset need a tradesperson. Clear fixed prices, plain-English reports and no long contracts.

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  • 5 years in digital marketing, now specialising in SEO
  • Fixed prices, published upfront
  • Month-to-month, cancel any time

Why trades businesses miss out on local search

You're not in the map pack

Most local enquiries come from the three Google Maps results at the top of the page. An incomplete or unverified Google Business Profile keeps you out of them.

Your website doesn't say where you work

If your site never mentions Poole, Christchurch or Wimborne, Google has no reason to show you to customers there.

Reviews and listings are patchy

Inconsistent names, numbers and addresses across directories, and too few recent reviews, quietly drag your rankings down.

Three simple ways to work together

Start with a one-off fix, or hand the whole job over each month. Every price is fixed and agreed before any work starts.

How it works

  1. Free call

    We talk about your trade, the areas you cover and the jobs you want more of. I'll have looked at your listing beforehand.

  2. Fixed quote

    You get a written plan and a fixed price. No jargon and no surprise invoices.

  3. The work

    I do the work and keep you updated. You stay focused on the tools.

  4. Results you can see

    Calls, direction requests and form enquiries from Google, reported in plain English.

Why work with MK Rank

  • You deal with me directly. No hand-offs and no junior staff. The person you speak to does the work.
  • Built for trades. I know how plumbers, sparkies and builders actually win work: emergency call-outs, local reputation and word of mouth.
  • Local to Dorset. I know the difference between ranking in central Bournemouth and covering rural West Dorset.
  • Honest reporting. I report on enquiries, not vanity numbers.

More about me

Areas I cover

Also covering Christchurch, Wimborne, Ferndown, Wareham, Swanage, Bridport and the rest of Dorset.

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Common questions

How long does local SEO take to work?

Fixes to your Google Business Profile can show results within a few weeks. Ranking your website for competitive searches such as 'plumber Bournemouth' usually takes three to six months of steady work.

Do I need a new website?

Usually not. Most trades websites can be fixed. I'll tell you honestly if yours is holding you back and whether a rebuild is worth the money.

Are there long contracts?

No. The fix-up and setup are one-off fixed prices. The monthly retainer runs month to month and you can stop with 30 days' notice.

Do you work with businesses outside Dorset?

My focus is Dorset and the BCP area because I know the local market, but I'm happy to talk if you're just over the border in Hampshire, Wiltshire or Somerset.

Does this help me show up in ChatGPT and Google's AI search?

AI tools like Google's AI Overviews and ChatGPT lean on the same foundations as good local SEO: clear website content, structured data, a well-kept Google Business Profile, genuine reviews and consistent business details. Everything I do is built so AI search can understand and recommend your business, which is sometimes called AEO. No one can guarantee AI recommendations, but strong local SEO gives you the best chance.

Want more calls from local customers?

Call or text for a free 20-minute chat. I'll look at your Google listing and website first, so you get specific advice, not a sales pitch.

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