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We offer a range of retail SEO services to get your business on the map and increase footfall. Our team of experts are laser-focussed on your bottom line and what matters to your business and your industry.

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How Can We Improve Local SEO for Retail Stores?

The success of your retail store depends on owning your Local SERPs and supercharging your map pack visibility. Our team of retail SEO specialists have a tried-and-trusted track record of success in crafting award-winning Local SEO campaigns designed to take your footfall to the next level.

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No account managers,
only specialists

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We know what works for retail stores

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No long-term contracts

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Our Retail SEO Services

SEO in the retail industry is too often overlooked. We use this to give us the edge. We embed ourselves in your team, understand your priorities and what's worked in the past (or not) to inform a well-defined SEO roadmap to help you achieve higher footfall, reach more new customers and - most importantly - boost your ROI.

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savings Backlink acquisition via sophisticated digital PR strategies

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4 Steps to Scaling Your Retail Business with StudioHawk

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Step 1: Contact Us

Ready to soar in the search results? Let’s chat. We’re here to listen, understand and help you move forward.

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Step 2: SEO Audit

See if you’re eligible for a complimentary SEO audit. In some cases, a one-off fee may apply for large-scale website audits. If you have a brand-new website then we may offer you advice to get started on your SEO journey. We'll also take stock of all your Local SEO listings, directories, and more.

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Step 3: Meet & Discuss

We can meet virtually or over a coffee! Our SEO experts will share specific strategies, action plans, and ideas for your company based on what we've found from the initial audit. Already tested/tried some strategies? We want to hear them!

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Step 4: Launch SEO Campaign

If you feel that StudioHawk is a good fit for your retail-led SEO strategy, then it's time to get started! From here the team will learn all they can, build out a roadmap, and get started!

537%

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558%

increase in clicks through to collection pages

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386%

increase in organic users Sep 2024 vs Sep 2022

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522%

increase in candidate placements via organic search

year-over-year increase in clicks for important commercial terms

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529%

increase in keyword ranking on the first page of Google in June 2025 compared to 2023.

increase in organic revenue June 2025 compared to June 2023

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303%

year-over-year increase in organic sessions

year-over-year increase in #1-3 UK keyword rankings

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year-over-year increase in 1st page keyword rankings

increase in organic revenue between July 2023 and July 2024.

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367%

year-over-year increase in global organic users

increase in first page rankings in the UK after 6 months.

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year-over-year increase in position #1-3 keyword rankings in less than a year

increase in position #1-3 keyword rankings in less than a year.

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ranking for 'plaster coving' in the UK

increase in organic traffic over the first 6 months.

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440%

increase in keywords ranking in top 100

increase in top 10 keyword rankings over the course of the campaign.

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78%

rankings for big keywords like 'ear wax removal Old Street'

year-over-year increase in earwax removal bookings.

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positions for 'Modus Fireplace' in the UK

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228%

increase in organic clicks YoY (April 2025 vs April 2024)

increase in organic search revenue YoY (April 2025 vs April 2024)

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YoY increase in 1st page rankings on Google Search (May 2025 vs May 2024)

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Our SEO Services

For us, SEO is not a side hustle - it's our bread and butter. We know the nuances and have mastered what matters when it comes to SEO that drives results. Whether it's Retail SEO, Content Writing, or Digital PR - we've got you covered.

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Technical SEO

Is your current SEO holding you back? Let’s find the bottlenecks and create a strategy to get your SEO back on track. A technical SEO audit can shed some light on how to move forward.

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SEO Content Writing

Driving targeted traffic to your website, establishing trust and building authority in your industry with expertly written SEO content. Content is the cornerstone of your Google rankings, which is why our SEO Copywriting is a critical part of the process.

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Digital PR

Want influencers, bloggers, vloggers and journalists to talk about your brand and link to your website? With our carefully executed digital digital PR campaigns, you’ll build brand awareness and inbound links that boost your Google rankings.

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Local SEO

If you sell locally, we’ll help you become the leader of the local pack with our targeted local SEO strategies that help you expand your local reach.

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Link Building & Acquisition

Our link-building campaigns build high-quality backlinks to your store, which helps improve your Google rankings.

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eCommerce SEO

Competition for shopping-related keywords is rife, so it pays to have specialists in your back pocket. At StudioHawk, you’re in good hands — our eCommerce SEO specialists have mastered what works when it comes to eCommerce SEO.

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Small Business SEO

Being a small business is an exciting thing. It can be fast-moving and competitive with different challenges day-to-day. You need a small business SEO strategy geared to your goals, and caters to your budget and your niche.

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Website Migrations

Are you shifting your website domain or CMS? Afraid that all the time and effort invested in ranking with Google will drop away with a new website? StudioHawk is here to save the day with our experience SEO website migration specialists.

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International SEO

A good SEO strategy has you identifying target audiences and their nuances, relating to their cultures and speaking their language. And by that, we mean more than a Google translation of your website. Start reaching a global audience with international SEO expertise at StudioHawk.

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Generative AI SEO

Looking to stand out in a world powered by generative AI? Discover how our unique approach to AI-driven SEO can amplify your online presence. StudioHawk can leverage cutting-edge AI strategies to help you rank, connect, and scale faster than ever.

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What our clients are saying.

I have been working with StudioHawk for 6 months now, as our website was massively underperforming. Jake & Harvey have taken the website activity to the next level & things are continuing to improve. As an IT dummy, they are patient with my lack of knowledge on SEO, keywords etc and have the skills to translate this to me in a way that makes perfect sense! However, the proof is in the pudding as they say, because things are going from strength to strength! Great work Gents!

David Shipp

SmartFloor UK

I can’t recommend the StudioHawk team highly enough. Anthony, the Founder, alongside Itamar, Jake, Sophie, and Harvey (and many more), have been an absolute pleasure to collaborate with. What sets StudioHawk apart is their no-nonsense, results-driven approach—there’s no fluff, just solid SEO strategies that drive real ROI.In my opinion, they are the go-to SEO agency in London, but what makes them even more valuable is their global reach, with teams in the US and Australia offering regional expertise.

Ross Allsop

Swap Commerce

We've been working with StudioHawk now for well over 3 years now on our SEO! Not only are they super talented at what they do and have increased our ranking 10x over on Google, they truly are lovely people! I would highly recommend them to anyone wanting to foster a great & winning relationship with an London based SEO Agency!

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Stokely Howard

Trendy Grandad

We've been working with Studio Hawk for 6 months now, at first in a consultancy capacity and then for SEO services. In the span of just three months of SEO services, they took us from non-existent on Google Search (we're a very new company) to first page results across 3 of our 4 key search terms, and performance improves week on week. The team is extremely knowledgeable, professional and pro-active in getting incremental improvements done each week. Always friendly and clearly passionate about the work they do. I couldn't recommend them more.

Martin Blinder

Symbe

Itamar and Harvey have been excellent with our SEO since we started working with them earlier this year. They listen to us, are quick to respond, proactive and genuinely driven to get us to no1 on Google. Would highly recommend!

Claire Gray

Bain & Gray

Retail SEO is the process of optimising a retailer’s physical store presence and website so it ranks higher in search engine results when customers search for products or services locally. Unlike eCommerce SEO (which focuses solely on online transactions), Retail SEO is designed to drive both in-store visits and online engagement.

It includes:

Local SEO strategies like Google Business Profile optimization, map pack visibility, and local directory management
On-page SEO for store location pages, service pages, and product info
Technical SEO to ensure fast, mobile-friendly performance
Content and backlink strategies that reinforce trust and local relevance

Retail SEO helps you get found by nearby customers who are actively searching for what you sell — often with high intent to buy.

To build a strong Retail SEO campaign, focus on connecting with local customers across both online and offline channels:

Claim and optimise your Google Business Profile(s) for each store location.
Ensure consistency across all directories (name, address, phone number).
Build location-specific landing pages on your website with unique content.
Use local keywords ("near me", suburb names, city modifiers) in your content.
Encourage and respond to customer reviews to build credibility.
Create supporting content like local guides or promotions.
Monitor local rankings, website traffic, and in-store visit data.
Don't sleep on LLMs!

Consistency and local relevance are key. The goal is to dominate your local market in both search and maps.

Get in touch with us today to discuss some of these strategies, and how we can implement them for you.

At StudioHawk, we tailor our Retail SEO strategy to meet the unique needs of physical retail brands. We focus on driving local visibility and foot traffic, while supporting broader brand awareness online.

Our approach includes:

Auditing and optimizing Google Business Profiles and local citations
Creating location-targeted content and landing pages
Implementing technical SEO fixes for better site performance and UX
Managing reviews and reputation to boost trust
Using schema markup to enhance how your store appears in search
Tracking key metrics like map pack rankings, local impressions, and store visits

We help retailers stand out in their area and make it easy for nearby customers to choose them over the competition.

Retail SEO and eCommerce SEO both aim to improve visibility in search engines, but they focus on different business needs.

Retail SEO is designed for businesses with physical stores and helps drive foot traffic by improving local search presence. This includes optimising Google Business Profiles, getting into the map pack, managing directory listings, and creating location-based content that makes it easy for nearby customers to find and choose your store.

eCommerce SEO, on the other hand, focuses on online-only stores and aims to drive direct transactions through the website. It involves optimizing product and category pages, improving site architecture for crawling and indexing, and targeting commercial-intent keywords to increase sales.

In short: Retail SEO helps people discover and visit your store in person, while eCommerce SEO helps people buy from you online. If your business operates in both spaces, combining the two strategies ensures you're visible wherever your customers are looking.

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In-depth SEO Audit

Uncover weaknesses and opportunities to overtake the competition and gain market share

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Expert traffic analysis

Discover quick wins to boost  your visibility for your most valuable search terms

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Custom SEO roadmap

Get clarity and confidence with an SEO strategy aligned with your goals, industry, and unique challenges

Client success:

522%

year-over-year increase in clicks for important commercial terms

"Itamar and Harvey have been excellent with our SEO since we started working with them earlier this year. They listen to us, are quick to respond, proactive and genuinely driven to get us to no1 on Google. Would highly recommend!"

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