SEO Agency Fortitude Valley

We are a digital marketing agency specialising in Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) in Fortitude Valley. Our services include local SEO services like keyword research, on-page and off-page SEO (including link building), content marketing, Google Business Profile (GBP) optimisation, and multi-city SEO.

Our SEO professionals have over 30 years of experience ranking companies in Fortitude Valley. We can manage every aspect of your SEO campaign or consult with you.

If you want to work directly with a local team of SEO experts who know the Fortitude Valley area (we don't outsource your campaign overseas), get a free quote & strategy outline today.

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Why Choose Websites That Sell Over Any Other SEO Company In The Valley?

We know Fortitude Valley's region & market

The vibrant precinct of Fortitude Valley is poised for significant economic growth through to the 2030s. This will be driven by several factors, including State Government plans to boost the inner-city nighttime economy with longer trading hours and improved transport links that will help the precinct maximise its potential. As this happens and competition grows, local businesses need to concentrate their efforts on SEO to improve connectivity and visibility with potential customers.

We've worked with other businesses in the Valley before

From breweries to bars and high-end fashion stores to creative enterprises, we’ve helped many Fortitude Valley businesses amp up their SEO game. As an entertainment precinct and commercial hotspot, we know when it makes sense to target nearby suburbs like Bowen Hills, New Farm, Newstead and Spring Hill, and when a hyper-local focus is the best approach.

You get direct access to our SEO specialists

We do not outsource SEO overseas; our team operates locally, and you deal with them directly. Because we have an office location nearby we can even come and meet you.

Our SEO specialists will become your dedicated account managers and oversee your campaign. This means no double handling, waiting on hold, guessing where your money is going, or wondering who has access to your site.

You can email, phone or visit us in the office to discuss your campaign. We’re always here to help.

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Meet Our Agencies SEO Experts

Alannah, SEO Team Leader

• Ahrefs Certification
• Hubspot Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) Certification
• Bachelor of Creative Industries (Queensland University of Technology)
• Graduate Diploma of Marketing (Griffith University)

With 7+ years of SEO content experience and a background in marketing, I've developed content strategies that generate real results for clients in highly competitive and niche landscapes.

One example is when I increased organic impressions by over 172k and generated over 1000 clicks across only three semantically briefed content pieces for a client in the healthcare industry within a 4-week period.

I have written hundreds of pages of optimised content, including every page on a site that ranked organically on a content-only strategy (no backlinks), for over 12 months without any further optimisations. Getting pages to rank, generate high levels of traffic, and age well (rank longer) is my speciality.

My methodology focuses on semantic content clustering, strategic use of link equity and user intent mapping, which I have developed through the Australian SEO Academy and the Topical Authority Course.

Specialisations:

Data-driven content strategy development (Google Search Console Training)

Industry specific SEO content (Medical, healthcare and trades)

User friendly and semantically optimised copywriting (tools: Surfer SEO, SEMrush)

Content performance analysis and optimisation (Search Console clicks & impressions report)

Historical content review and content decay recovery.

recent achievement: Planned and executed a content strategy that generated over 150,000 organic impressions within a 12 month period for a corporate training company using semantically briefed content and EEAT practices.

Chavee Chard, SEO Specialist

• Google Analytics Certified (Grow with Google)
• Diploma in Business (New Zealand Institute of Education)
• Level 7 Diploma in Digital Marketing (Eastern Institute of Technology)
• Australian SEO Academy Certified (Websites That Sell)

With over 3 years of SEO & marketing experience, I’ve developed a strong foundation in digital marketing & search engine optimisation. My skill set includes core marketing principles, consumer behaviour, data analysis, reporting, Google Analytics, keyword analysis, as well as technical, on-page optimisation and off-page SEO.

I've successfully optimised a local electrician's websites using semantic SEO principals that increased traffic by 36% over a 6 month period.

Specialisations:

contextual flow development and implementation (micro & macro semantics)

technical SEO auditing and performance optmisation (certified in SEMrush Technical SEO)

google core update recovery (recovered 3 sites in the last year from core updates)

recent achievement: I implemented our proprietary contextual interlinking strategy for a local client and achieved first page rankings for 21 different locations in just 30 days.

Luke Burrell, BBus(Mktg), SEO Specialist

• Bachelor of Business with a major in Marketing (UniSC)
• Australian SEO Academy Certified (Websites That Sell)
• Google Analytics Certification

I have a bachelor's degree in business with a major in marketing and over 4 years of experience specialising in digital marketing, SEO, content creation, social media management, video editing, photography, and graphic design.

This skill set is in addition to my foundation of core marketing principles such as consumer behaviour, market segmentation, positioning, and the marketing mix. I have experience conducting market research and creating marketing campaigns for local businesses.

As an SEO Specialist, I bring expertise across technical SEO, on-page optimisation, and off-page strategies to drive measurable organic growth with real ROI for our clients.

Specialisations:

eCommerce SEO (Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce Professional Certificate)

Silo & Clustering (both virtual & physical site structure website silos)

Copywriting (more clicks from the SERPS to the page, and decrease bounce rate with helpful content)

recent achievement: I successfully strategised and implemented a new SEO strategy for a national hot water company, resulting in first and top three positions on Google across all major cities and locations in Australia. This led to the business ranking first Australia wide for hot water system searches.

David Krauter, Head of SEO Strategy

• SEMrush SEO Specialist certified
• Ahrefs Certified Professional
• Bachelor of Business (Queensland University of Technology)
• Australian SEO Academy Trainer

With over 20 years experience in search engine optimisation, I've developed and implemented successful SEO strategies across 150+ campaigns. I have strategised SEO for Fortune 500 companies like Gillette, leading national-level companies like Steel-Line and also micro local businesses across Australia.

My specialisation in site architecture optimisation, including internal linking using PageRank flow modelling and topic clustering has helped me achieve over 2,000 page 1 ranking results to date. I have contributed my thoughts on SEO & Marketing on industry leading websites such as Authority Builders Co, The Hoth & Agency Analytics.

Specialisations:

Semantic Content Clustering (Koray Tugberk GUBUR trained on Topical Authority)

Entity Optimisation (matching Google's Knowledge Graph understanding)

Comprehensive E-E-A-T Optimisation according to Google's Search Quality Rater Program Guidelines

recent achievement: I developed our specialised "intent-matching" methodology which helped a client in the manufacturing space achieve 41% higher click through rate form intent-matched landing pages compared to general user intent pages and receive a 2.7 times longer average session duration on intent-optimised content post the December 2024 core update.

SEO Services Proven To Work In The Fortitude Valley

Each suburb across Brisbane is different in size, demographics and growth potential. The following are the strategies we have found to get good results and high return on investments for companies operating in the Fortitude Valley:

Local SEO

If you are a local business that operates and services only Fortitude Valley, then a local SEO campaign will help you stand out from the competition in this high economic growth location. Our SEO services—including keyword research, link building, and content marketing—enhance your online visibility while building trust and credibility with potential customers.

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Google Business Profile Optimisation

If you’re a tourist searching Google for the best Chinese meal in Chinatown, you’ll often pick from the top three map results. This position sees dramatically higher click-through rates, particularly for those searching on mobile. This means that by landing at the top of the page, your business will see more sales.

We optimise your Google Business Profile with targeted areas and strategic website interlinking, helping your business get to the top, no matter what you specialise in.

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eCommerce SEO

The Valley has become a hub for tech companies and startups in recent years. If your passion is an eCommerce-based business, then SEO is key. We optimise your product pages and build a content strategy that attracts both new and repeat customers.

Even the most passionate entrepreneurs can’t do it all themselves but we can help you boost your SERP rankings and ensure yours becomes a Google recommended product.

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Multi City SEO

Multi City SEO involves ranking in cities outside of your immediate area by building up your presence in those cities with dedicated landing pages on your website.

If your business can deliver its products or services outside of Fortitude Valley, don’t limit yourself. We can help you tap into bigger markets like those in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide or Perth.

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Is SEO worth it for a Fortitude Valley based business?

Fortitude Valley (or, The Valley, as it’s known to locals) is a unique business environment, with a huge amount of competition among retail and hospitality businesses. Local SEO is the best tool you can use to stand out and be seen, time and time again, by people looking for ‘the best restaurant’ or ‘the best bars’.

A strong local SEO strategy also helps drive that foot traffic straight to you. If they’ve just seen a gig and want a bite to eat, they Google it. If they are not familiar with The Valley and want to find the hottest events, they Google it. Local SEO is what drives those many thousands of potential customers straight to your door.

The Valley is also seeing unprecedented development with commercial ventures and residential buildings. Those young professionals and entrepreneurs can easily find you if you focus on optimising location-based keywords to attract these high-intent local customers.

All of this means that if you’re a business in Fortitude Valley, you really can’t afford to be without a local SEO strategy.

What types of companies should invest into SEO in The Valley?

Hospitality businesses

Brisbane’s hottest entertainment precinct has a huge range of clubs, bars and restaurants to choose from. Soapbox Beer, Fatcow and Biang Biang Fresh Noodle have straightforward offerings but technically strong SEO strategies that help them rank higher and be seen by those looking for their atmosphere and fare.

Retail and fashion stores

Fortitude Valley’s James Street is known for its high-end fashion stores but in this premium district, visibility is key to driving in-store and online sales. Fashion retailers like multi-brand boutique Samantha Ogilvie and fashion institution Camargue have leveraged their ranges with clever SEO techniques to attract fashion-conscious locals and visitors who are intent on shopping.

Creative industries

The Valley has long been known as a hub for creatives, with plenty of design studios and art galleries and now digital agencies and creative freelancers. Juno Creative, Mitchell Fine Art and Boldly brand agency are using local SEO to ensure they can be found by locals searching for their expert services as well as those further afield who appreciate their unique offerings.

Professional services

It’s not just local residents but also local SMEs, corporate headquarters and start-ups that require professional services like business advisory and law firms in Fortitude Valley. By using SEO to attract high-value, long-term clients, businesses like financial service provider Horsey Jameson Bird, Alex Rutherford Property Real Estate and Hundt Law can leverage The Valley’s economic prosperity.