SEO & Web Design Agency | Chelmsford, Essex

Wehelpbusinessesgrowthroughsearch,design&AI

Chelmsford-based agency specialising in SEO, high-performance websites, and AI-powered marketing strategies. More visibility. More leads. Measurable growth.

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What we do

Three specialist services designed to drive growth through search, design, and intelligent automation.

SEO focused on qualified demand, not just rankings

We use SEO to target people actively searching for what you offer, then make sure your website supports their decision-making once they arrive. Fewer vanity metrics, clearer link between search activity and business outcomes.

  • Technical SEO & site architecture
  • Content strategy & intent alignment
  • Local SEO for Chelmsford & Essex
  • Monthly reporting & transparent KPIs
  • LLM & AI search optimisation
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How we work

A straightforward process from first conversation to measurable growth. No jargon, no vanity metrics. Just clear steps and honest communication.

Step 01

Free Audit

We review your website, search visibility, and competition. You get a light review of your site's key SEO and performance issues, with prioritised recommendations to improve visibility and leads.

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Step 02

Strategy

We build a clear plan based on your goals, market, and what the data tells us. You'll know exactly what we're doing, why, and what results to expect.

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Step 03

Implementation

We execute across SEO, web design, and AI, whatever mix of services your business needs. Clear communication, monthly reporting, no surprises.

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Step 04

Growth

You see measurable improvements in visibility, traffic quality, and conversions. We keep refining, testing, and scaling what works.

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What clients say

From increasing online and in-store sales to improving visibility in competitive search results, we focus on work that makes a measurable difference.

Glide Marketing went above and beyond. Fast, professional, and proactive. Our website is now a key part of our business.
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AI is changing how customers find businesses. Are you ready?

Google AI Overviews now answer millions of searches. ChatGPT and Perplexity are becoming the new search engines. Your competitors are already adapting.

The businesses that optimise for AI-driven search now will dominate their market for years to come. We can help you get there.

AI search optimisation includedChatGPT & Perplexity readyEssex-based AI consulting

Trusted by businesses across the UK and worldwide

Summit Mentality
Avask Accounting
KATA
Worth Property Solutions
Empowered English
Square 4
Contactless Operations
Braintree Van Sales
Popl
KS Air Conditioning
PJS Fire Safety
Whatif Group
Caterpillar Catering
Alliance Property
Marquees.com
Summit Mentality
Avask Accounting
KATA
Worth Property Solutions
Empowered English
Square 4
Contactless Operations
Braintree Van Sales
Popl
KS Air Conditioning
PJS Fire Safety
Whatif Group
Caterpillar Catering
Alliance Property
Marquees.com
Summit Mentality
Avask Accounting
KATA
Worth Property Solutions
Empowered English
Square 4
Contactless Operations
Braintree Van Sales
Popl
KS Air Conditioning
PJS Fire Safety
Whatif Group
Caterpillar Catering
Alliance Property
Marquees.com

Let's talk about your website and search performance

If you want a clearer view of how your website and search activity are performing, we offer a light website audit highlighting issues, opportunities, and practical next steps.

Got questions? We've got answers.

Everything you need to know about working with us: pricing, AI, timelines, and what makes us different.

Our SEO services start from £1,000 per month. For most businesses, SEO delivers the highest long-term ROI of any marketing channel because the results compound, unlike paid ads that stop the moment you stop paying. We also offer a 100-day money-back guarantee, so there's zero risk. Whether you're a local tradesperson or a growing e-commerce brand, we tailor the investment to your goals and competition level.

AI is reshaping everything, from how Google ranks content (AI Overviews now appear for millions of searches) to how people discover businesses (ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini are becoming search engines in their own right). The good news? Businesses with strong SEO foundations are already well-positioned for this shift. We help you optimise for both traditional search and AI-driven discovery, so you're visible wherever your customers are looking.

It's real, and it's already here. We help Essex businesses use AI to automate customer communication, speed up content creation, streamline admin, and make smarter decisions with data. One client saved 10+ hours per week just by automating their quoting and follow-up process. The key is knowing which AI tools are genuinely useful versus which are hype, and that's exactly what our AI consulting service helps you figure out.

Three things. First, you work directly with experienced specialists, not junior account managers. Mike leads every client relationship personally. Second, we tie every metric to business outcomes (leads, revenue, growth), not vanity numbers like impressions or traffic for traffic's sake. Third, our 100-day money-back guarantee means we have to deliver results, or you don't pay. We're also one of the only Essex agencies combining SEO, web design, and AI consulting under one roof.

Honest answer: 3-6 months for meaningful improvements, 6-12 months for significant results. Anyone promising page-one rankings in 30 days is either lying or using tactics that will get you penalised. SEO is a long-term investment that compounds over time. Our client Summit Mentality overtook competitors who'd been online for 10-20 years. The earlier you start, the sooner results arrive.

It depends on your current site. If it's reasonably fast, mobile-friendly, and functional, we can often improve it significantly through SEO, content, and conversion optimisation without a full rebuild. But if it's slow, outdated, or built on unreliable technology, a new website is often the better investment. We'll always give you an honest assessment. Our free website audit shows you exactly where you stand.

Yes, and this is increasingly important. AI language models pull information from well-structured, authoritative websites. The SEO foundations we build (clean code, schema markup, topical authority, quality content) are exactly what these AI systems look for when generating answers. We're already helping clients optimise for both Google and AI-driven search, ensuring they're discoverable no matter how people search in 2026 and beyond.

You'll receive a light review of your website covering: technical SEO health (speed, mobile experience, crawlability), on-page optimisation gaps, content and keyword opportunities, and specific recommendations prioritised by impact. It's genuinely useful, completely free, and comes with zero pressure or obligation. Most clients tell us it's the most honest feedback they've ever received about their website.

Absolutely. We create dedicated, SEO-optimised location pages for each area you serve, including Chelmsford, Colchester, Southend, Basildon, Brentwood, Braintree, and beyond. Each page targets the specific search patterns for that area with unique, locally-relevant content. Combined with Google Business Profile optimisation and local citation building, this helps you dominate local search results across Essex.

We offer a 100-day money-back guarantee on our SEO services. If you're not satisfied within the first 100 days, you get a full refund, no questions asked. Beyond that, we don't lock you into long-term contracts. We keep clients by delivering results, not by trapping them in agreements. Our average client retention speaks for itself.

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Request your free light website audit and you'll receive a clear summary of what's holding your site back and the fixes that can help you increase visibility and enquiries.

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Request your free light website audit and you'll receive a clear summary of the key SEO and performance issues holding your site back, plus prioritised recommendations.

What should we focus on in your audit?
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How many employees are there in your business?
What is your approximate annual turnover?

No obligation. Just useful insights.

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