What it is
The long game that pays you back.
When someone searches "plumber near me", you want to be there — without paying for every click. That's what SEO does.
It's slower than ads, but it compounds. Done properly, it becomes a steady stream of enquiries you don't pay per lead for. Done badly, it's money down the drain — so we only do the parts that actually move rankings.
What's included
The work that actually moves rankings.
Local & Google Business
Own the map pack for your trade and your suburbs — where local jobs are won.
On-page & technical
A site Google can read, trust and rank — fast, clean and structured properly.
Content that ranks
Pages that answer what your customers are actually searching for — service by service, suburb by suburb.
Reviews & reputation
More reviews, handled properly, so you stand out in the map and earn the click.
How we run it
Patient, but never passive.
Audit
We see where you rank now, what's holding you back, and where the quick wins are hiding.
Foundations
Fix the technical and on-page basics, and get your Google Business Profile working hard.
Grow
Build out the pages and content that target the searches that actually bring you jobs.
Compound
Keep building authority and reviews so your rankings climb — and hold their ground.
Why Strivo for SEO
No shortcuts, no snake oil.
- Local-first — built for "near me" searches
- Transparent reporting on real rankings and leads
- No shady link schemes or black-hat shortcuts
- Month-to-month, no lock-in
Common questions
SEO, answered honestly.
How long does SEO take?
It's the long game — usually a few months to see real movement, longer for competitive terms. We're honest about that up front. If you need leads this week, start with ads and let SEO build in the background.
Isn't SEO a bit of a scam?
Plenty of it is. We don't do shady links or empty "we'll get you to #1" promises. We report on real rankings and real leads — and you can leave any month if it's not working.
Do I need ads as well?
They work best together — ads for speed now, SEO for cheaper leads later. But you can absolutely start with either one.
Am I locked into a contract?
No. Month-to-month, like everything we do. We earn the next month, every month.
Ready to get found in search?
Book a free call. We'll check where you rank now and show you the realistic path to the top of local search.