Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
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SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is the process of improving a website’s visibility in organic (non-paid) search engine results. It involves optimizing content, site structure, and technical elements to rank higher for relevant keywords. The goal is to drive targeted traffic and increase conversions by being more discoverable to searchers.
With over two decades of expertise in SEO, Ahoy’s tailored SEO services will enhance your online presence and deliver results. Ahoy provides SEO in Ireland (or worldwide) that’s cost effective and backed by real industry experience.
2025 has been a big year in the industry. Organic search and SEO have never changed so fast. The kids don’t use Google anymore. The search game is changing, the goal posts are being moved. If you believe the hype, ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Grok or Perplexity is where it’s at. Search engines are becoming answer engines.
SEO may or may not be dying but Google is still the number 1 driver of traffic to websites; we’ve got a few years yet until this changes. In my opinion, optimising for Google (traditional SEO) is still the best tactic for optimising for Gemini, ChatGPT and the other AI platforms. I can help you navigate the digital ocean. However, to cover all the visibility angles, I am now offering a dedicated AIO (artificial intelligence optimisation) slash GEO (generative engine optimisation) , or whatever the acronym of the day is, is the evolution of SEO, the same principles apply! Read more about my AIO and GEO offering.
Ahoy can help you optimise for the present but prepare for the future of search. Let’s discuss your SEO needs.
Ahoy’s Expert SEO Services
Explore Ahoy’s range of SEO solutions designed to boost your online visibility, increase your website traffic and get you more leads and conversions.
Technical SEO
Technical SEO is arguably the most important part of the SEO process. You can optimise everything else but if search engines can’t access your content, everything else is redundant. I have vast experience in technical SEO. If your website has a problem I will find it.
Technical improvements such as structured data, performance improvements and internal linking can really move the dial on your website’s visibility.
Local SEO
Local search optimisation is essential for any business with a physical location, or offering services to a specific geographic area. Ahoy will optimise your local presence with targeted solutions for maximum impact.
Apart from best practice optimisations such as name, address, phone number (NAP), it is important to add links and citations from local entities. This will all be covered under Ahoy’s Local SEO service.
SEO Audits
Ahoy will uncover issues with your website that you didn’t know you had. You will get a detailed SEO audit specific to your website (no automated cookie-cutter nonsense) that includes actionable recommendations.
See specific info about the different SEO audits available.
Keyword Research
Keyword research in SEO is the process of identifying the terms and phrases people use to search for information online. It’s not just about search volume, understanding user intent is key. Whether users want to buy, learn, or compare, targeting the right keywords means matching your content to what they’re actually looking for.
Optimised Content
Optimised content in SEO is content that’s crafted to rank well in search engines and satisfy user intent. It’s structured with relevant keywords, clear headings and internal links, all while being engaging, readable, and valuable to the reader. The goal? Drive organic traffic that actually converts. Ahoy will help you refine your content to rank higher and engage users.
Competitor ANalysis
Competitor analysis in SEO is the process of studying your rivals to uncover what’s working for them. It helps spot gaps, opportunities, and benchmarks so you can build smarter, more effective SEO strategies that outrank them. Ahoy will help you identify competitors you didn’t even know you had.
My SEO Process
Here are the steps involved in an SEO project. This is a simplified version, but includes the high-level steps to give you an idea of the search engine optimisation (SEO) process. This covers everything from keywords and content, to technical factors, to usability factors, to authoritative factors. It can be overwhelming, but I tend t
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Understanding Your Needs, Discovery and Goal Setting
I begin by talking to you and goals to craft a tailored SEO strategy for your website. I work with you to define your business’s goals, target audience, and current marketing activities.
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Research and SEO Audits
Next comes that big pieces: keyword research, competitor analysis, a detailed audit of the website, a visibility audit, a links audit, a heuristic evaluation (UX), and a content audit. A benchmark report will record where your website currently sits, to measure improvements against. There will be lots of deliverables here, given in clear, actionable documents and videos.
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Implementation
Depending on the project, implementation will be either included or not included (you have a developer). This part can take a while, often in stages, with the high-priority/high-impact things done first. Once implemented there can often be an instant life in visibility, keyword rankings, and traffic.
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Reporting, Testing and Ongoing SEO
Depending on the project, implementation will be either included or not included (you have a developer).
“After almost 20 years working in big and small digital marketing agencies, on SEO projects for some world famous brands, I consider myself an SEO expert.”
Ed Carbery
SEO Expert
Check out my experience and some of the client accounts I have worked on.
White label SEO
Are you a Digital Marketing agency but lack SEO expertise? Ahoy’s White Label SEO service can provide your clients with a professional SEO audit, or other work; I produce the work in your branding so that it is ready for you to send straight to your client.
Let’s talk and see if we can work together.
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