Hi, I'm Lewis...
Your Go-To Freelance SEO Specialist In Bristol & UK
- 10 Years of SEO Experience
- Proven Results
- 5-Star Rated Consultant
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Who's Lewis?
The Best SEO Freelance Consultant in Bristol & Beyond
From Dreams Beds and Gore-Tex to small family-run businesses in the remote parts of Scotland, I’ve got heaps of experience in successfully executing SEO campaigns of all shapes and sizes. I’m based in Redland, Bristol but support businesses & agencies across the UK.
Ranking Sites for Over a Decade
I’ve been ranking websites quickly and effectively on Google (and other search engines) for years. I’ve had the pleasure of working in some of the top agencies in the UK, managing the SEO accounts for huge UK and global brands.
100s of Success Stories
I’ve got hundreds of success stories and generated millions in organic traffic to businesses and websites. With the skills i’ve learnt, I decided to focus my attention on helping smaller, local businesses achieve their revenue goals.
Trusted By Agencies & Businesses
I’ve worked with renowned agencies and category leading businesses in the UK and beyond. I’ve planned and executed enterprise-level SEO across several industries and business models. If you’re looking for someone with experience, proven results, and a professional attitude, I’m your guy.

The Proof is in the Pudding
Proven Increases in Organic Traffic for Local Businesses
Not only do I talk the talk. Throughout my years in SEO, i’ve generated some impressive organic traffic increases. From small local business to national restaurant chains, I’ve boosted online visibility and got them more customers through platforms like Google and Bing.
The two examples displayed here are very different. One was a therapist in Bristol with a tiny SEO budget, whereas the other was a plant hire company in Bristol. As you can see, regardless of industry, my work produces results!

Who Do I Help?
I Help Local Business Owners & Agencies Improve Their Online Leads & Visibility
Are you an owner-operator or a business with a small internal marketing team? I can help optimise your website and make it rank higher in Google. Allowing you to attract more customers to your local business and have more flexibility in who you work with.
Are you an agency struggling to manage lead flow or looking for a way to grow/improve your SEO offering? I help local Bristol agencies with white labelling, coaching, in-house marketing, and through lead partnerships.
Recognise Anyone?
As a Bristol SEO Specialist, I've Worked With Some of the Largest Brands in the UK
I’ve spent the last 10 years developing and executing the SEO strategy for huge names like Gore-Tex and Dreams Beds. Now I take the same techniques that generate millions for these companies and apply them to small local businesses in Bristol.
With the same strategies, I can guarantee you’re be at the top of Google for your local search terms in no time at all!

My Services
Bristol SEO Services to Suit Any Local Business
Because of my experience, I can offer a wide range of SEO services to suite any Bristol business. Maybe you need an advanced technical audit to uncover crawling & indexing issues? Or a quick on-page consultation to see how you rank hire for a competitive local keywords? Whatever the problem, I will always try to have a solution.
I can dive in and dig out all the issues and problems holding your business and website back from growth. I can present these back to you however you please, and provide an actionable step-by-step plan to correct everything I found.
Technical SEO is one of the toughest aspects to get right as a small Bristol business owner. If your site can’t be crawled or indexed by Google, none of the other SEO matters. I can discover and fix any technical SEO problems your website might have, fast and affordably!
On-page SEO is crucial to ensure you’re targeting the right keywords, assessing searcher intent, creating the right content Google loves to reward. I have tonnes of experience in this field of SEO, and can ensure your page targets the right terms straight away.
Off-page is an SEO area that’s got a lot more challenging over the years. No longer can you just “build” backlinks, and anyone who says you can needs a reality check. Backlinks and citations need to be earned. With the right strategy and techniques, I can help you land sold backlinks that actually get you ranking.
Local SEO is the lifeblood of any Bristol business. This includes optimising your Google Business Profile and local presence on Google Maps. This means getting more reviews, writing better descriptions, and provide superior images. With my help, you won’t struggle to get to the top of the map pack.
SEO Coaching & Consulting
Maybe you have you’re own team and want some third-party advice? Or maybe you want to try SEO out for yourself? No worries, I can provide a structured coaching and consulting session to get you or your team off to a flying start.
My Competitive Edge
What Makes Me Different to Other Bristol SEO Freelancers & Consultants?
AI-Proof Strategies
With AI Overviews and ChatGPT gaining rapid adoption across the internet, it’s essential to be on top of SEO updates and changes. All my strategies and techniques have AI in mind, ensuring your website ranks in the new AI Overviews section on Google and gets traffic from AI search engines.
New Up-To-Date Methods for 2025
All my SEO tactics include the most up-to-date knowledge about Google’s algorithms and updates. Things like “buying backlinks” & geo-tagging images are old school techniques that got punished or invalidated by Google years ago. With my services, you get cutting-edge SEO that produces real results.
Modern Automation Software and Tools
Technology has come a long way in the last few years. We now have automated software that can not only rank you hire on Google but also improve the operations of your business. With my SEO freelancing services, you get access to the latest software, tools, and AI Agents that can make your life 10x easier.
What Should You Consider?
How to Choose an SEO Freelancer in Bristol
Choosing the right freelancer for your business or project doesn’t have to be a chore. As long as you ensure they have the experience and skillset to get the job done, you shouldn’t have any issues.
Saying this, an important factor that business owners miss is actual quantifiable results. In other words, does the freelancer SEO you’re looking to hire actually make your business more money? I see a lot of Bristol freelancer SEOs offering backlinks and traffic as a metric to measure success. Yet, it’s conversions and “money in the bank” that should be the real yard stick. I have improved website revenue from 30% all the way to 300% year-on-year for some clients, and I’m more than happy to share specific results across industries.
To help you out more, here’s a video from Google themselves on how to choose an SEO agency. It’s slightly different to freelancing, but it is all still relevant information.
Why Me
Here's What You Get From A Top Bristol Freelance SEO
Better Communication
Ever found it difficult to get a response from an agency? Find they dodge emails and don't get back quick enough? With me, you'll have my number to call throughout the day if you need me. I'll always pick up and be available to discuss new ideas, solve problems, and retrieve useful data.
I Minimise the Jargon
I remove the jargon and get straight the meat and bones of the issue. I try my best to make sure I'm speaking in plain English and remove any high-level technical language when I'm talking about SEO and your business. If there is ever anything you need explaining, I'm always here to help out.
The Knowledge of an Agency at Half the Price
I am proficient in all areas of SEO and have seen how top agencies operate. I bring all this knowledge to you for nearly half the price, allowing you to get the same results at a drastically reduced cost. Save your precious pennies and use an SEO freelancer instead.
Algorithm Overwatch
I always have my finger on the pulse of the latest SEO algorithm changes. Whether it's EEAT, AI Overviews or a Google Rater Guideline update, i'm one of the first to know about it. With my strong network in both SEO and Google, there isn't a search-related news story that doesn't make its way across my desk.
A More Personal Experience
Because I live in Bristol, I can work closely with local businesses to achieve their online goals. We can even skip the virtual meetings and have an in-person visit - something you rarely get in the current virtual world. I also make an effort to be completely transparent in my reporting. You'll know exactly what i'm doing to your website. No smoke and mirrors.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
How Much Does SEO Cost?
It depends on what you need and how much time i’ll spend on the website. Usually, I’ll need to do an audit to determine what you need. I do suggest you just give me a call so we can talk about the sticky topic of price. I’m always honest and won’t try to upsell you to you the moon on something you don’t need. Also, I offer different forms of payment, such as commission or revenue-share.
Does SEO Work for Any Business?
Whereas most SEOs would say yes, I’m actually going to say no. SEO works exceptionally well for local service-based businesses 99% of the time. However, highly technical niche industries can sometimes lack the audience online to make SEO worth it, simply because there aren’t enough people searching for your services. Additionally, SEO might be worth it for the 2 years or so, but once you’ve established yourself at the top of Google, it doesn’t make sense to continue investing the same amount each month. In this case, a smaller “maintenance” service is more appropriate.
Does SEO Require Continuous Work or is it a One-Time Project?
You can do both to be honest. However, you do need to make continuous tweaks and changes to your site to maintain a top position, it’s just the majority of the heavy-lifting happens in the first few months of a campaign. In my opinion, it’s better to start with a more expensive project and front-load the work, followed by a smaller continuous fee each month to tweak, update, and maintain results. That’s why I work in sprints!
How Are You Going to get my Website to the Number One Spot on Google?
We’ll start off we a strategy session where I learn more about your business and understand your current website. If you don’t have one, I can build one for you, but it’ll cost you of course. After this, I’ll put together the keywords we’ll target and begin optimising the website across all areas of SEO, including on-page, technical, and off-page in the form of business citations. It’s worth noting I don’t offer backlinks as a solo service because it’s not a viable strategy for business owners these days, especially in a local environment like Bristol. Content and on-page SEO is the way to go, followed by local citations.
Will You Work With my Competitors?
Bristol is a small city and I understand the conflict of interest I have if I work with two competitors. If that situation happens (it hasn’t yet), i’ll be transparent and make sure you both know what’s going on. I will only work with up 3 people within the same industry in Bristol.
If Something Urgent Comes Up, How Quickly Can I Reach You?
I’m always available on my phone and I’m on-call throughout the day if you need me. You can also send me an email, but phone call is the best method of communication. I can answer any questions or concerns you might have.
How Long Does SEO Take?
It can take around 6 months to see significant shifts in your online performance. That’s why I only will work with a Bristol business for a minimum of 6 months. You can’t expect to see results instantly (although sometimes it does happen). Think of it more as a long-term investment.
Do You Offer Discounts for New Businesses or Charities?
Yes, I do! I have a limited number of pro-bono spots for charities and businesses-in-need each quarter. Additionally, if you’re a new business with no digital presence at all, I can offer a discounted fee or even work on a revenue-share model to help get your business off the a flying start.
Contact Me
Get in Touch to Learn More About My SEO Services
- lewis@lewisridley.com
- 0117 427 1237
- 07939332380
- 12 Exeter Buildings, Bristol, BS66TH

