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PPC, SEO & GEO Folkestone

PPC, SEO and GEO for Folkestone businesses chasing local searches

Search demand in Folkestone comes from two very different groups. There are residents across CT19 and CT20 looking for a plumber, accountant or dentist, and there are visitors searching for things to do, places to eat and somewhere to stay before they arrive at the harbour. A good search strategy treats them separately, because they search differently and want different things.

We run SEO, paid ads and AI search optimisation for Folkestone businesses with clear monthly reporting and regular meetings to talk through results, in person or by video call. Here’s what we cover:

Local SEO

Google Business Profile optimisation, local citations and review strategy so you show up in the map pack for Folkestone searches.

On-Page SEO

Page titles, headings, content and internal links tuned around the terms your customers actually type.

GEO (AI Search Optimisation)

Structuring your content so AI assistants and AI search results can understand it and recommend you.

Google Ads Management

Search and Performance Max campaigns targeted around Folkestone and the places your customers come from.

Meta Ads Management

Facebook and Instagram campaigns aimed at local audiences and at people planning a trip to the coast.

Remarketing Campaigns

Ads that follow up with people who visited your site but didn't book, buy or enquire.

Keyword and Audience Research

Research into how locals and visitors search for what you offer, so budget goes where demand is.

Landing Pages

Focused pages built to turn ad clicks into enquiries, designed with our web team.

Conversion Tracking

Tracking for calls, forms, bookings and sales so you can see which campaigns bring in business.

Reporting & Optimisation

Plain-English monthly reports and continuous tweaks to bids, keywords and content.

How we grow search traffic for Folkestone clients

We start every search project with an audit: where you rank now, what your competitors in Folkestone and nearby towns are doing, and where your tracking has gaps. From there we build a plan that mixes quick wins with longer-term work, and we explain the reasoning so you’re never left wondering what you’re paying for. You’ll get live dashboards and a monthly report written in plain English, and we’ll go through the results with you regularly. We prefer to do that face to face, in Folkestone or at our Maidstone office, though a video call is fine when it’s easier.

1. Audit
We review your rankings, Google Business Profile, ad accounts, tracking and competitors.

2. Research
We identify the keywords and audiences worth targeting for locals and visitors.

3. Plan
We set out priorities, budgets and targets in a clear plan you sign off.

4. Launch
We fix on-page issues, set up tracking and launch or restructure campaigns.

5. Report and refine
We report monthly and keep adjusting campaigns and content based on what the data shows.

We manage search and paid campaigns for businesses throughout Kent and across the UK, not just in Folkestone. Call us on 01622 470474 or get a free quote.

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SEO, PPC & GEO in Folkestone: frequently asked questions
How long does SEO take to work in Folkestone?

Local SEO improvements can show within a few months, especially in the map pack. Competitive terms take longer. Paid ads can bring traffic from day one while SEO builds.

Can you target tourists as well as locals?

Yes. We can run separate campaigns for residents and for people searching from London or elsewhere before a visit, with different messages and landing pages.

What is GEO?

GEO means optimising your content so AI tools such as chat assistants and AI search summaries can understand your business and mention it in answers.

Will you meet us in Folkestone to review results?

Yes. We're happy to come to Folkestone for review meetings, or you can visit our Maidstone office. When time is short, a video call does the job just as well.

Do you need us to change our website?

Sometimes. If pages are slow or missing key information, we'll recommend fixes and can carry them out with our web team.

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