Searchmode

Searchmode is a small SEO consultancy based in Manchester, working with small and medium-sized businesses across sectors such as accountancy, law and property investment. The team, which operates with between one and ten people, positions itself as a data-led partner for business owners and marketing managers who want to increase qualified website traffic and convert it into leads. Client relationships tend to be long-term, with the site noting that four in five clients stay on for two or more years, alongside rolling monthly contracts rather than fixed long-term commitments. The consultancy structures its work around a four-stage process: data, strategy, resources and execution. This begins with keyword research, technical audits, content reviews, competitor monitoring and performance analytics, which feed into a tailored SEO strategy setting out what work is needed, when, how and by whom. Searchmode then assesses available resources, whether within the client's internal team, other partner agencies, or its own staff, and adapts its involvement accordingly, from full delivery to a more collaborative role. Once a plan is agreed, the team executes it, measures results and adjusts based on findings. Clients receive monthly catch-up calls, reports tied to their stated goals, and access to a client workbook for visibility into ongoing campaign progress. Case studies referenced on the site include work with an accountancy firm, a law firm and a property investment company.