My Methodology

How I Work

A transparent look at exactly how I audit, plan, build, and optimise campaigns. No surprises, no black-box processes — just a clear methodology that delivers results.

The 4-Phase Process

Every engagement follows the same four phases. The scope changes based on which services you need — the process does not.

01Week 1

Discovery and Audit

Before I touch anything, I understand exactly where you stand. This means looking at your current Google rankings, Google Business Profile health, ad account structure (if applicable), website technical signals, and what your top 3 competitors are doing that you are not.

Full keyword and ranking audit
Google Business Profile health check
Competitor gap analysis
Technical SEO issue report
Opportunity prioritisation list
02Week 1–2

Strategy and Roadmap

You get a written 90-day roadmap before anything starts. It covers the exact keywords to target, the content to create, the technical fixes required, and the campaign structure for any paid media. There are no surprises mid-engagement.

90-day written strategy document
Target keyword list with intent mapping
Content creation schedule
Ad campaign structure (where applicable)
KPIs and success metrics agreed upfront
03Weeks 2–8

Implementation

Execution of everything in the roadmap. For Local SEO this means GBP optimisation, citation building, and local content. For Google Ads it means campaign build, ad copy, and conversion tracking. For Semantic SEO it means content architecture and entity optimisation. Everything is done to the standard I would want if it were my own business.

On-page SEO and technical fixes
GBP and citation optimisation
Ad campaign build and launch
Content creation and publishing
Tracking and analytics setup
04Ongoing monthly

Optimisation and Reporting

Every month you receive a plain-language report showing rankings movement, traffic changes, lead volume, and cost per acquisition. Campaigns are adjusted based on what the data shows. I do not send reports and do nothing — every report comes with a specific list of what I am changing and why.

Monthly performance report
Rankings and traffic trends
Leads and conversion data
Next month's action list
Budget efficiency analysis

How I Operate

The principles behind how I work with every client, every campaign.

No black-box promises

You see every deliverable, every change, and every result. I do not hide behind vague updates or industry jargon.

Strategy before tactics

I do not start posting GBP updates or launching ads on day one. The audit and roadmap come first — every time.

Honest timelines

Local SEO takes 3-6 months. I say that upfront. I do not promise first page in 30 days to win a contract.

Integrated services work better

Local SEO and Google Ads together consistently outperform either channel alone. I build campaigns that reinforce each other.

Data drives every decision

Rankings, clicks, calls, and cost per acquisition are tracked from day one. Instinct has a place — but the numbers have the final say.

I work with one business per niche per city

I do not manage competing clients in the same suburb. Your campaign gets my full focus, with no conflict of interest.

Ready to start the process?

Book a free consultation call. I'll walk you through what Phase 1 looks like for your specific business and market.