Local SEO that builds authority in Google, AI search, and everywhere your next client is looking
A fully managed SEO and social media engine - four blog posts a month, 12 to 16 social posts, full on-page management, Google Business Profile updates, and a monthly report written in plain English.
The problem
Having a website and being found online are two different things
Most established Australian businesses have a website. Fewer of them are actually showing up when their ideal clients search. And almost none of them are showing up in the AI-generated answers that are increasingly where buying decisions start.
When someone asks Google's AI Overview, ChatGPT, or Perplexity "who's the best commercial electrician in Sydney" or "top accounting firm in the Southern Highlands," those tools don't randomly pull from any website. They pull from businesses that have built authority - through consistent content, strong SEO signals, and a presence that AI engines have learned to trust.
That's what this service builds. Not just Google rankings. A compounding digital presence that works in search, in AI answers, in social, and in your Google Business Profile - all at the same time, every month, without you having to touch it.
"The businesses showing up in AI search recommendations aren't there by accident. They got there through consistent content and strong SEO signals - exactly what this package delivers."
Real results
What consistent SEO actually does for a business
Case Study
322.4% increase in website traffic in under 12 months
How we got there:
Thorough gap analysis to find the highest-opportunity search terms competitors weren't targeting
100+ SEO-optimised blog posts and targeted location landing pages, each built around real search intent
Quality backlinks from trusted local and industry sources, plus a strong internal linking architecture
Continuous analysis of user behaviour to improve engagement and reduce drop-off
Optimised the key service pages so traffic actually turned into booked appointments
These are real results from a real client. SEO is a long game - but when it's done consistently, the compounding effect is significant.
What you get
Everything in the $2,500/month package
This is a done-for-you service. You don't need to brief blog posts, chase social content, or decipher a data report at the end of the month. We handle all of it.
Content & SEO
4 SEO-optimised blog posts per month
Each post targets a specific commercial-intent keyword relevant to your industry and location. Written by our team, optimised for both Google and AI search engines, published and internally linked - ready to drive traffic.
Full on-page SEO management
Title tags, meta descriptions, heading structure, internal linking, schema updates - we review and maintain every key page on your site as the campaign progresses.
1 backlink acquisition activity per month
Directory submissions, guest post outreach, or PR-style mentions - one strategic link-building activity every month to steadily build your domain authority.
AI search optimisation - included
We optimise your content for the way large language models read and reference information. Clear entity signals, FAQ content, structured data, and the kind of depth that gets your business cited in AI-generated answers. This isn't a separate upsell - it's part of how we build every piece of content.
Social & Reporting
12-16 social posts per month
Across your chosen platforms - Facebook + LinkedIn for professional services and B2B, or Instagram + Facebook for trade and consumer-facing businesses. Content is planned, written, designed, and scheduled. You review and approve before anything goes live.
Google Business Profile - weekly posts + management
Your GBP is one of the most valuable local SEO assets you have. We post weekly updates, optimise your categories and descriptions, manage your Q&A, and flag review opportunities - keeping your profile active, current, and visible in Maps.
Monthly rank tracking report - in plain English
Not a data dump. An actual human-written commentary on what moved, what didn't, why, and what we're doing about it next month. You get a clear picture of your campaign's progress without needing to interpret spreadsheets.
Quarterly strategy call - 45 minutes
Every three months we review the bigger picture with you: what's compounding well, where there are new opportunities, and what the next quarter should focus on.
No lock-in contracts. We earn your ongoing business by delivering results, not by trapping you in a contract. That said, SEO is a compounding strategy - the businesses that stick with it for 12+ months are the ones that see transformational results.
Why it works
Why SEO + social + AI search together outperforms any one on its own
Google and AI search feed each other
The content that earns you Google rankings is the same content that gets cited by AI tools. When ChatGPT or Google's AI Overview recommends a business in your category, it's pulling from pages that have demonstrated authority through consistent, well-structured content. SEO and AI search optimisation aren't separate strategies - they're the same strategy done well.
Social keeps you visible between searches
Most of your clients aren't searching for you every week. But they are scrolling. A consistent social presence keeps your business top of mind so that when they do need your service - or when someone in their network asks for a recommendation - your name comes up. Social and SEO together create a presence that's hard to ignore.
The compounding effect is real
SEO is not a tap you turn on. It's more like a flywheel. The first few months build the foundation. By month six, you start seeing steady movement. By month twelve, you're compounding - and the traffic, rankings, and AI mentions you've earned keep growing without proportional increases in spend. That's when this investment really pays off.
Who this is for
Is this the right service for your business?
This package is designed for established service businesses that are ready to build a serious digital presence - not businesses looking for a cheap fix or a three-month experiment. If you're serious about growth, this is built for you.
Professional Services
Accounting firms, law practices, financial advisers, and consultancies building authority in competitive search markets.
Healthcare & Allied Health
Clinics, specialist practices, and allied health groups where appearing at the top of local search drives appointment bookings directly.
Trades & Construction
Commercial and residential trade businesses that want to move from referral-only to a consistent stream of inbound leads from Google and AI search.
B2B Services
Labour hire, logistics, facilities management, and similar businesses where procurement teams increasingly search online before making contact.
If you're a solo operator just starting out, or your monthly revenue doesn't yet support a $2,500/month investment, this may not be the right fit right now. We'd rather tell you that upfront than take your money on a campaign that can't deliver a clear ROI.
How it works
How the campaign works
Every campaign starts with understanding your business - your market, your competitors, your best clients, and what they search for before they contact you. From there, everything is built around that research.
Local SEO Audit
We analyse your current website, Google Business Profile, existing content, competitor rankings, and search visibility. This tells us exactly where the gaps are and where the fastest wins are hiding.
Strategy and Keyword Plan
Based on the audit, we build your keyword strategy - primary terms for your core service pages, supporting terms for blog content, and location-based terms for local and AI search. You review and approve the plan before we write a word.
On-Page and Technical Foundation
Before we scale content, we make sure your site is technically sound. Title tags, meta descriptions, heading structure, internal linking, page speed, and schema markup - all cleaned up and optimised.
Content and Social Production
Each month, our team produces your four blog posts, your social content, and your GBP posts. Content is planned around search intent and your business calendar. You review before it goes live.
Link Building and AI Signals
One backlink activity per month. Ongoing structured data updates. Content depth and entity signals maintained to support AI search visibility. Consistent, not flashy - because that's what works long term.
Reporting and Refinement
At the end of each month, you receive your plain-English report. Every quarter, we have a strategy call. We adjust based on what the data is showing - not based on gut feel or what's easiest to execute.
Experience
Industries we help grow with SEO
We've run SEO campaigns for service businesses across a wide range of sectors. A few we work with regularly:
Every industry has different competitive dynamics. We research yours before we recommend anything.
Why Manifest
Why clients choose Manifest over other SEO agencies
We understand AI search - not just Google
Most SEO agencies are still optimising purely for the Google algorithm of three years ago. We understand how large language models evaluate and reference content, and we build that into every piece of content we produce. If you want to show up in Google AND in AI-generated answers AND in social feeds - this is what that takes.
You get a report you can actually read
The industry standard is a monthly report with 40 pages of keyword data and no interpretation. Ours is a concise, plain-English commentary - what moved, what didn't, what we're doing next, and what it means for your business. If your reporting feels like homework, something is wrong.
We're accountable to results, not retainers
No lock-in contracts. The only thing keeping you with us is the results we deliver. We know that, and it shapes how we work. Every month, we're earning the next month.
Common questions
Common questions about SEO in Australia
You'll typically start seeing movement in rankings and organic traffic within 3 to 6 months. The compounding results - consistent inbound leads from organic search - build from month 6 to 12 and beyond. SEO is a long game, and the businesses that treat it that way are the ones that see transformational outcomes. Anyone promising results in 30 days is either cutting corners or not being straight with you.
Our SEO + Social package is $2,500 per month. That includes four blog posts, 12-16 social posts, full on-page SEO management, Google Business Profile management, monthly rank tracking with plain-English commentary, one backlink activity, and a quarterly strategy call. No lock-in contracts.
AI SEO is the practice of optimising your content so that AI tools - ChatGPT, Google's AI Overview, Perplexity, and others - reference and recommend your business in their answers. When someone asks an AI assistant "who's the best commercial electrician in Sydney," the businesses it recommends aren't there by accident. They've built the right content signals over time. We build those signals into every campaign we run.
General SEO targets broad or national keywords. Local SEO targets geographic searches - appearing in Google's Local Pack, Google Maps, and suburb or city-specific search results. For most Australian service businesses, local SEO delivers a faster and more targeted return on investment because it puts you in front of people who are actively looking in your area.
Yes. We're based in Moss Vale in the Southern Highlands of NSW, but we work with established service businesses across all Australian states and territories - Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, and regional areas. All campaign management is done remotely with no impact on outcomes.
Yes - Google Business Profile optimisation is included in every campaign. We handle weekly posts, category optimisation, image updates, review strategy, Q&A management, and ongoing profile maintenance. Your GBP is often the first thing a local prospect sees - it needs to be working properly.
There's no lock-in contract. If you need to pause or cancel, we ask for 30 days' notice so we can wrap up current work cleanly and hand over anything you need. We'd rather you have the flexibility than feel stuck - and we'd rather earn your loyalty through results than a contract.
Ready to start building a presence that compounds?
The first step is a discovery call. We'll look at your current online presence, understand your market, and give you an honest view of what a well-run SEO campaign could do for your business over the next 12 months.
Want to talk about AI search strategy specifically? Book an AI Direction Session →