Local SEO Brighton
Connect with More Local Customers, Right When They Need You
If your business relies on local customers, being found online in your immediate area is essential. At SEO Brighton by Footprint Digital, our Local SEO services in Brighton are designed to help service-based businesses appear in the search results that matter most – those made by people near you, actively looking for what you offer.
Whether you’re a plumber in Hove, a cleaner in Worthing, or a massage therapist in Eastbourne, we help you stand out in local searches and bring more enquiries directly to your business.
What Is Local SEO?
Local SEO (Local Search Engine Optimisation) is the process of improving your online visibility so that your business appears in search results when people nearby search for your products or services.
Typical searches might include:
- “accountant near me”
- “landscaper Brighton”
- “Brighton emergency electrician”
Unlike standard SEO, which focuses on broader national or international visibility, Local SEO is all about getting your business seen by people in your service area – exactly when they’re looking for your help.


Why Local SEO Matters in Brighton
Brighton is a thriving city filled with independent businesses and competitive service providers. If you’re not actively optimising for local search, you’re missing out on a significant portion of potential customers who are turning to Google to find services nearby.
With the right local SEO strategy in place, your business can:
- Appear in the local “Map Pack” (top 3 listings under the map)
- Rank higher in local organic search results
- Increase phone calls, quote requests, and footfall
- Strengthen trust with online reviews and consistent listings
- Outrank nearby competitors targeting the same audience
We help make this happen with a practical, tailored approach that’s focused entirely on your area and your target market.
Our Local SEO Brighton Services
At SEO Brighton by Footprint Digital, we offer comprehensive local SEO services that cover all the critical elements needed to improve your local presence and generate more qualified leads.
Google Business Profile Optimisation
We’ll optimise your Google Business Profile (formerly Google My Business) – one of the most powerful tools in local SEO. We ensure all your details are accurate, your categories are correctly chosen, and your profile includes relevant services, images, posts, and keywords.
Location-Based Landing Pages
We create high-quality, locally optimised landing pages for the specific areas you serve. Whether it’s Eastbourne, Hove or central Brighton, these pages help you appear for area-specific searches.
NAP & Citations
We ensure your Name, Address, and Phone number (NAP) are consistent across all local directories and business listings. We also build citations (local mentions) on trusted UK platforms to boost your credibility and rankings.
Review Management
Customer reviews are a crucial part of local SEO. We help you collect more positive reviews, respond to feedback, and build a strong online reputation.
Technical Local SEO
We carry out technical audits and local schema markup to help Google understand your business, your location, and the services you offer.
Who We Work With
Our Local SEO Brighton service is ideal for:
Tradespeople
plumbers, roofers, electricians, builders
Home and garden services
cleaners, gardeners, pest control
Health and beauty
clinics, therapists, salons
Professional services
accountants, solicitors, estate agents
Hospitality and leisure
cafés, B&Bs, tour operators
Why Choose SEO Brighton by Footprint Digital?
Here’s why service-based businesses trust us with their local SEO:
- Brighton-focused – we know the city, its suburbs, and how locals search
- Tailored support – no off-the-shelf solutions, just real strategies
- Transparent reporting – we show what’s working and where we’re improving
- Results-driven – our goal is to help you attract more local leads and customers
- Ethical SEO – we follow Google’s best practices, always

Frequently Asked Questions – Local SEO Brighton
Local SEO focuses on improving visibility in a specific geographic area, whereas traditional SEO aims at broader or national visibility. If you serve customers in and around Brighton, local SEO ensures you appear in nearby searches made by people looking for your services.
Not necessarily. While having a local address helps, service-based businesses that travel to clients (e.g. mobile hairdressers, plumbers, or gardeners) can still rank well in local searches with a properly optimised Google Business Profile and local landing pages.
Our Local SEO services are designed to help improve your chances of appearing in the top 3 Google Map listings. While placement depends on several factors, we focus on all the elements that influence these rankings, including relevance, proximity, and prominence.
Local SEO can begin to show results within a few weeks, but the most sustainable and measurable improvements typically occur over a period of 3–6 months, depending on your competition and the current state of your online presence.
Yes. We’ll guide you through a strategy to encourage happy customers to leave reviews on your Google Business Profile and other platforms. Reviews are a key factor in both rankings and customer trust.