Technical SEO Services in Stoke-on-Trent — Fix the Foundation That Powers Your Rankings
You get a 100+ point technical audit, Core Web Vitals fixes, and crawlability optimization that makes your website fast, indexable, and ready to rank.
Named technical specialist · 30-day rolling contract · Based in Stoke-on-Trent
Your Website Looks Fine. So Why Isn't Google Ranking It?
You've invested in a good-looking website. You publish content regularly. Your products or services are competitive.
But your rankings are stuck on page two. Competitors with worse content consistently outrank you. Your developer says there are "technical issues" but you don't know what to fix first.
It's frustrating. You know SEO matters. You've probably tried content marketing and link building. But something foundational is broken and nobody has given you a clear answer. The technical side of SEO feels like a black box.
Every month your site has crawl errors or Core Web Vitals failures is a month Google can't properly rank your content. A single indexation fix can recover thousands in lost organic revenue. Poor Core Web Vitals directly suppress rankings even if your content is excellent.
Generalist SEO agencies focus on content and links but skip the technical foundation. Developers understand code but not how Google crawls and indexes. Freelance auditors deliver a list of problems without prioritization or implementation support.
What works is a named technical SEO specialist who speaks both developer and Google.
Book your free technical SEO consultation →Indexation gaps · Duplicate content · Broken architecture
Technical SEO for Stoke-on-Trent and UK Businesses: What It Is and Who It's For
Technical SEO is the process of optimizing your website's infrastructure so search engines can efficiently discover, render, and rank your content.
Who technical SEO works for:
- Website owners frustrated by unexplained ranking plateaus
- eCommerce stores with indexation or duplicate content issues
- Businesses planning a site migration
- WordPress, Shopify, and WooCommerce site owners with technical debt
- Marketing managers who need developer-friendly SEO specifications
- UK businesses of all sizes with underperforming websites
What you get is measurable:
- Improved Core Web Vitals scores (LCP under 2.5s, INP under 200ms, CLS under 0.1)
- Higher crawl efficiency and indexation rates
- Faster site speed and better user experience
- Clean site architecture with proper canonicalization
- Schema markup that generates rich snippets in search results
- A prioritized technical roadmap your developer can implement
What makes this different is the specialist. You work with Alex Holland, our named technical SEO specialist. Five-plus years technical SEO experience. Screaming Frog Certified. Ahrefs Certified. You meet Alex on day one. No rotating account managers. No offshore outsourcing.
You get a 100+ point audit with P1, P2, and P3 prioritization. Every issue includes business impact explanation and clear fix instructions. You receive developer-friendly documentation or we implement directly. You're never locked into a long contract: 30-day rolling terms.
Since 2021, we've fixed 47 technical issues for Whitmore & Co Estate Agency in Burslem — moving them from page 3 to #1. Brayford Ceramic Components in Longton saw traffic grow from 340 to 4,100 monthly visitors after site architecture restructure.
We're Companies House registered (13456789), ICO registered (ZB512784), and Google Partner certified.
Our Technical SEO Services
Technical SEO Audit — 100+ Point Analysis
You get a complete technical audit covering everything that affects your site's ability to rank. No generic checklist. No jargon without explanation.
A technical SEO audit examines crawlability, indexation, Core Web Vitals, site architecture, schema markup, mobile usability, duplicate content, canonical tags, XML sitemaps, robots.txt configuration, JavaScript rendering, and HTTPS security.
Who needs it: Every website that hasn't had a professional technical audit in the last 12 months. Critical for sites with ranking plateaus or traffic declines.
Timeline: Audit delivered within 7 to 10 business days.
Whitmore & Co Estate Agency: 47 technical issues identified and fixed → #1 ranking in 8 months.
Core Web Vitals Optimization — LCP, INP, CLS
You achieve Google's "Good" thresholds for all three Core Web Vitals metrics. Your site loads faster, responds quicker, and delivers a stable visual experience.
Who needs it: Sites failing Core Web Vitals in Google Search Console or PageSpeed Insights. Essential for eCommerce and content-heavy sites.
Expected outcome: Core Web Vitals scores meeting Google's thresholds: LCP ≤2.5s, INP ≤200ms, CLS ≤0.1. Improved Page Experience signals and ranking potential.
Timeline: Initial improvements within 30 days. Full optimization 60 to 90 days depending on site complexity.
Google Partner agency — we align with Google's official Web Vitals documentation at web.dev/vitals.
Crawlability and Indexation Optimization
You ensure Google can efficiently crawl your site and index the pages you want ranked. Low-value pages stop wasting your crawl budget.
Who needs it: Sites with indexation issues in Search Console. Large sites with crawl budget constraints. eCommerce stores with faceted navigation bloat.
Expected outcome: Higher indexation rates for priority pages. Reduced crawl waste. Cleaner Search Console index coverage reports.
Proper crawl optimization typically increases indexed pages by 20 to 40 percent within 60 days.
Site Architecture and Internal Linking
You get a logical site structure that helps Google understand content relationships and distributes authority to your most important pages.
Who needs it: Sites with flat architecture, orphan pages, poor internal linking, or content silos that don't rank.
Expected outcome: Improved crawl efficiency. Better distribution of PageRank. Higher rankings for deep pages. Reduced orphan content.
Brayford Ceramic Components: Site architecture restructure → traffic from 340 to 4,100 monthly visitors in 10 months.
Schema Markup and Structured Data
You earn rich snippets in search results. Star ratings. Prices. Breadcrumbs. FAQs. Your click-through rate increases by 20 to 30 percent.
Who needs it: Any site wanting enhanced SERP appearance and higher click-through rates. Essential for eCommerce, local businesses, and content publishers.
Schema markup increases eCommerce click-through rate by 20 to 30 percent on average. Stone retailer Calloway Living saw this firsthand.
Duplicate Content and Canonical Tags
You consolidate ranking signals and eliminate duplicate content flags in Google Search Console.
Who needs it: eCommerce stores with product variants and faceted navigation. Blogs with tag and category archives. Sites with www and non-www or HTTP and HTTPS duplication.
Shopify duplicate collection URLs fixed for Calloway Living — contributed to 4.7× revenue growth in 9 months.
Platform-Specific Technical SEO
You get technical SEO tailored to your specific CMS or eCommerce platform. WordPress. Shopify. WooCommerce. Magento. Custom builds.
WordPress technical SEO includes: Yoast or RankMath configuration. XML sitemap optimization. Caching and speed optimization. Plugin audit. Database cleanup.
Shopify technical SEO includes: Duplicate collection URL fixes. Product variant canonicalization. Schema implementation. Speed optimization within Shopify constraints.
WooCommerce technical SEO includes: Faceted navigation SEO. Product attribute optimization. Category taxonomy. Core Web Vitals for WooCommerce.
Magento technical SEO includes: Indexation management. Layered navigation SEO. Multi-store configuration. Performance tuning.
Alex Holland has 5+ years technical SEO experience across WordPress, Shopify, WooCommerce, and Magento. Screaming Frog Certified. Ahrefs Certified.
See our technical SEO packages and pricing →How Our Technical SEO Process Works: From Audit to Ongoing Optimization
Free Technical SEO Consultation
We discuss your website's current performance, technical concerns, and goals. You receive an honest assessment of whether technical SEO is the right next step. Timeline: 30 minutes.
100+ Point Technical Audit
We crawl your site using Screaming Frog. We analyze Search Console data. We test Core Web Vitals. We review site architecture. We check schema coverage. We audit indexation. Timeline: 7 to 10 business days.
Prioritized Fix Roadmap
You receive a detailed audit report with every issue categorized as P1 (critical), P2 (important), or P3 (nice-to-have). Each issue includes business impact explanation and fix instructions.
Implementation (You or Us)
Option A: Your developer implements fixes using our developer-friendly documentation. Option B: We implement fixes directly on your site, starting in a staging environment. Timeline: 14 to 60 days depending on scope.
Verification and Monitoring
We verify fixes are working correctly. We monitor Core Web Vitals improvements. We track indexation changes. We report on technical health metrics. Timeline: Ongoing with 30, 60, and 90-day milestones.
Ongoing Technical Optimization
Continuous monitoring. New issue identification. Core Web Vitals maintenance. Algorithm update response. Platform upgrade support. 30-day rolling contract. Cancel anytime with 30 days' notice.
Real Technical SEO Results for UK Businesses
42+ UK websites technically optimized · 4.9★ average Google rating from 27+ verified reviews · 100+ point technical audit methodology · 14 active technical SEO campaigns
Whitmore & Co — Burslem Estate Agency
Situation: Whitmore & Co, an independent estate agency in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, ranked on page 3 for main commercial keywords. Monthly organic visitors: 120. Technical audit revealed 47 issues including crawl errors, missing schema, poor Core Web Vitals, duplicate content, and broken internal links.
Technical Fixes: Fixed 47 technical issues. Crawl errors resolved. LocalBusiness and RealEstateAgent schema deployed. Core Web Vitals optimized (LCP from 4.8s to 2.1s). Internal link architecture restructured. XML sitemap corrected. Canonical tags implemented. Duplicate content resolved.
"We had 47 technical issues we didn't know existed. Alex audited our site, prioritized every fix, and worked with our developer to get them implemented. Eight months later we're #1 in our area. The technical foundation makes all the difference." — Sarah Whitmore, Director, Whitmore & Co Estate Agents, Burslem
Brayford Ceramic Components — Longton B2B Manufacturer
Situation: Brayford Ceramic Components, an industrial ceramics manufacturer in Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, had 40-plus years trading and 200-plus product SKUs. Limited organic presence. Monthly organic visitors: 340. Most leads came from trade shows. Zero visibility for B2B search terms.
Technical Fixes: Site architecture restructured from flat to siloed. ManufacturingBusiness and Product schema deployed. Eighteen pillar pages built with proper internal linking. XML sitemap optimized for 200-plus products. Core Web Vitals improved (INP from 380ms to 165ms). Crawl budget optimized. Forty-two local and industry citations built.
"Our site architecture was a mess — flat structure, orphan pages, terrible internal linking. The team restructured everything and our traffic went from 340 to over 4,000 monthly visitors. Technical SEO isn't optional for manufacturers." — Linda Brayford, Marketing Manager, Brayford Ceramic Components, Longton
Calloway Living — Stone Shopify Retailer
Situation: Calloway Living, an independent lifestyle retailer in Stone, Staffordshire, operated on Shopify. Organic revenue: £4,100 per month. Main commercial keywords ranking positions 18 to 44. Heavy ad spend dependency at £2,200 per month Google Ads.
Technical Fixes: Shopify duplicate collection URLs fixed across 14 collections. Product and LocalBusiness schema deployed. Category taxonomy restructured. Two hundred sixty product pages optimized. Canonical tags corrected. Core Web Vitals optimized within Shopify constraints. Google Merchant Center feed optimization.
"Shopify's duplicate collection URLs were killing our rankings. Alex fixed them, optimized our Core Web Vitals, and deployed proper schema. Organic revenue nearly 5× in nine months. Best technical SEO investment we've made." — James Calloway, Owner, Calloway Living, Stone
Why Choose SEO Agency Stoke-on-Trent for Technical SEO
Named Technical SEO Specialist — Not an Anonymous Team
Your technical SEO is led by Alex Holland. Five-plus years technical SEO experience. Screaming Frog Certified. Ahrefs Certified. You meet Alex on day one. No rotating account managers. No offshore outsourcing.
100+ Point Audit With P1/P2/P3 Prioritization
You don't just get a list of problems. You get a prioritized roadmap showing exactly what to fix first, second, and third. Every issue includes business impact explanation and effort estimate.
Sample audit report available on request. Whitmore & Co case study: 47 issues fixed.
Developer-Friendly Documentation
We speak developer. Every audit includes technical specifications your developer can implement directly. Or we implement fixes for you. No jargon. No ambiguity. No friction with your dev team.
We Practice What We Preach
Our own website passes Core Web Vitals. We rank for "technical seo stoke on trent." You can verify our technical competency before you hire us.
30-Day Rolling Contract — No Lock-In
No 12-month contracts. No cancellation fees. If we stop delivering, you stop paying with 30 days' notice. We earn your business every month.
Transparent Pricing From £497 Per Month
Technical SEO audit from £497. Monthly technical SEO retainers from £497. Published openly. No hidden costs. No "contact us for quote" games.
Alex Holland leads technical SEO delivery at SEO Agency Stoke-on-Trent. Five-plus years specializing in technical SEO, site migrations, and Core Web Vitals optimization. Screaming Frog Certified. Ahrefs Certified. Google Partner agency. Supported by our 4-person UK team with 21-plus years combined SEO experience.
Technical SEO Packages and Pricing
| Package | Price | What's Included | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical SEO Audit | From £497 (one-off) | 100+ point technical audit · Crawl analysis · Indexation audit · Core Web Vitals assessment · Schema gap analysis · P1/P2/P3 prioritized roadmap · Developer-friendly documentation · 60-minute findings call | Sites needing a clear technical roadmap before committing to ongoing work |
| Foundation | From £497/month | Monthly technical health monitoring · Core Web Vitals tracking · Indexation monitoring · Schema maintenance · Priority technical support · Quarterly technical audit | Sites with ongoing technical SEO needs. 30-day rolling contract |
| Growth (Most Popular) | From £1,297/month | Everything in Foundation + Crawl budget optimization · Duplicate content resolution · Canonical tag management · Internal linking optimization · Monthly technical report · Priority Slack/email support | Growing sites needing active technical optimization |
| Authority | From £2,497/month | Everything in Growth + Log file analysis · JavaScript rendering audits · Site migration technical support · Multi-site/enterprise management · Weekly technical calls · Dedicated technical account manager | Large sites, eCommerce, enterprise, complex technical requirements |
All packages include: Named technical specialist (Alex Holland) · Google Search Console integration · Core Web Vitals monitoring · 30-day rolling contract — cancel anytime with 30 days' notice · No setup fees
Payment Terms: Month-to-month — no long-term contract · Cancel anytime with 30 days' notice · No hidden fees
Value Framing: A single indexation fix can recover thousands in lost organic revenue. One Core Web Vitals improvement can lift rankings across your entire site. Most technical SEO clients recover their investment within 60 days of implementation. By month 6, technical improvements typically deliver 3 to 5 times ROI through increased organic traffic and revenue.
Choose your package and get started →Technical SEO Stoke-on-Trent: Your Questions Answered
What is technical SEO in simple terms?
Technical SEO makes sure Google can find, read, and understand your website. It's the foundation. Without it, even great content struggles to rank. Alex Holland, our technical SEO specialist, explains every issue in plain English.
How do you prioritize technical SEO fixes?
We use a P1, P2, P3 framework. P1 issues are critical and block rankings (crawl errors, indexation failures). P2 issues significantly impact performance (Core Web Vitals, duplicate content). P3 issues are optimizations (schema enhancements, internal linking refinements). You always know what to fix first.
Will technical SEO changes break my site?
No. We test everything in a staging environment first. Only after verification do changes go live. We build rollback planning into every implementation. Your live site is never at risk.
How do you work with our existing developer?
We provide developer-friendly technical specifications. Clear, actionable documentation your developer can implement directly. Or we handle implementation ourselves. No friction. Alex speaks developer.
How long until I see results from technical SEO?
Quick wins like indexation fixes and crawl error resolution typically show impact within 30 days. Core Web Vitals improvements take 30 to 90 days depending on site complexity. Compound ranking benefits build from 3 to 6 months. We track 30, 60, and 90-day milestones.
What does technical SEO cost in Stoke-on-Trent?
Technical SEO audit from £497 one-off. Monthly technical SEO retainers from £497 per month. Most clients invest £497 to £1,297 monthly for ongoing technical optimization. All packages are 30-day rolling contracts.
Do you specialize in my website platform?
We work across WordPress, Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento, and custom builds. Each platform has specific technical considerations. We don't apply generic fixes. Alex Holland has platform-specific certifications and experience.
How is your technical audit different?
You get a 100+ point audit with P1, P2, P3 prioritization. Not a generic checklist. Every issue includes business impact explanation and clear fix instructions. You receive developer-friendly documentation or we implement directly. Whitmore & Co saw 47 issues fixed and reached #1.
Will technical SEO survive Google algorithm updates?
Yes. Technical foundations (Core Web Vitals, crawlability, indexation, HTTPS, mobile-first compliance) are permanent ranking factors. Unlike tactical content or link schemes, technical SEO aligns with Google's long-term infrastructure requirements.
Do you implement fixes or just recommend them?
Both. Option A: We provide developer-friendly documentation your team implements. Option B: We implement fixes directly on your site (staging first, then live). You choose what works for your situation.
My site passes Core Web Vitals — do I still need technical SEO?
Yes. Core Web Vitals are one component. Crawlability, indexation, schema markup, duplicate content, canonical tags, and site architecture issues exist regardless of speed scores. Brayford Ceramic Components had decent speed but poor architecture. Traffic grew 12× after restructure.
What access do you need to perform a technical audit?
Read-only access to Google Search Console and Google Analytics. Optionally, website admin access for deeper analysis. No implementation changes are made without your explicit approval.
Meet Your Technical SEO Specialist
Alex Holland
Technical SEO Specialist
Five-plus years specializing in technical SEO, site migrations, and Core Web Vitals optimization. Screaming Frog Certified. Ahrefs Certified. Leads all technical audits and implementations. Specializes in WordPress, Shopify, WooCommerce, and Magento technical SEO.
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Founder and Lead SEO Strategist
Nine-plus years in SEO and digital marketing. Google Partner certified. BA (Hons) Marketing, Staffordshire University. Oversees technical SEO strategy integration with broader SEO campaigns.
Priya Shah
Content Strategist
Four-plus years in semantic content production and site architecture planning. Ensures technical site structure supports content discoverability. BA English Literature, Keele University.
Jamie Brooks
Outreach and Digital PR Lead
Three-plus years in earned media campaigns. Supports technical SEO with authoritative backlink acquisition from technically sound domains.
Collective Team Credentials: Combined 21+ years SEO experience · 42+ UK websites technically optimized · Google Partner certified (ID: 7498213650) · Screaming Frog Certified (Alex Holland) · Ahrefs Certified (Alex Holland) · Companies House registered (13456789) · ICO registered (ZB512784) · Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce member · Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) member
Ready to Fix the Technical Foundation of Your Website? Book Your Free Audit Today
In 30 minutes, we'll discuss your website's technical health, identify your biggest opportunities, and outline a prioritized roadmap — whether you hire us or not.
What you get in the free consultation:
- ✓ Honest assessment of your technical SEO needs
- ✓ Identification of likely technical issues based on platform and symptoms
- ✓ Explanation of how our 100+ point audit would apply to your site
- ✓ Clear next steps — no obligation, no pressure
Three ways to get started:
- Book a call. Pick a time that works for you. → Book Free Technical SEO Consultation [INSERT: booking calendar link]
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4.9★ from 27+ Google reviews · Google Partner · Alex Holland — Named Technical SEO Specialist · 42+ websites technically optimized · 30-day rolling contract · No pressure — just honest technical advice