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Websites & Marketing for Accounting Firms

SEO for Accountants

SEO for Accountants improves how your accountancy firm appears in Google Search and Google Maps, so the right clients can find you when they are actively looking for help. It focuses on ranking for profitable services and locations, fixing technical issues that hold visibility back, and building trust signals that turn search traffic into enquiries over time.

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What SEO for Accountants covers

SEO for accountancy firms needs more than a few keywords on a homepage. This service focuses on the ranking factors that matter for local intent, service intent, and trust.

  • Keyword research mapped to real services (for example tax returns, payroll, bookkeeping, accounts) and the areas you serve.
  • Optimisation of core pages: titles, headings, copy structure, internal links, and clear next steps for enquiries.
  • Technical SEO fixes: crawlability, indexation, site speed, redirects, duplicate content, and broken pages.
  • Local SEO improvements to support Google Maps visibility: location signals, consistency, and on-page local relevance.
  • Content strategy for commercial queries and FAQs clients search before they pick an accountant.
  • Authority building through relevant links and citations to strengthen domain trust.
  • Reporting that tracks rankings, organic traffic, and SEO-driven enquiries, tied back to priority services.

SEO for accountancy firms competing in busy local markets

This service suits practices that rely on steady enquiries and want to win searches like “accountant near me”, “tax accountant”, or “bookkeeper” without paying for every click. It is also a strong fit if your website gets traffic but not the right traffic, or if competitors consistently appear above you in the local pack and organic results.

How the SEO work runs from audit to ongoing growth

Work typically starts with a baseline audit and keyword map so priorities are clear. Early focus is on technical and on-page fixes that remove ranking blockers, followed by building out service pages and supporting content where gaps exist. Authority work then runs alongside ongoing optimisation, guided by performance data and search demand.

Ongoing optimisation that supports long-term enquiry growth

SEO is not a one-off task because competitors, Google results, and search behaviour change. Ongoing work focuses on improving pages that are close to page one, expanding content around high-intent services, and strengthening trust signals. You get regular updates in plain English so you can see what changed, why it matters, and what is planned next.

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    Nicki Tregembo

    We went from 10 pages in our old site to 113 in Frively. From ranking for our own name locally to what we do nationally. We have seen an increase in bookings, enquiries and new clients. Excellent service and value. Thank you.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does SEO for accountants take to generate enquiries?
Most firms see early movement within 4 to 8 weeks after key fixes go live, but meaningful enquiry growth often takes 3 to 6 months. Timing depends on competition, your current site health, and how much authority your domain already has.
Do you focus on Google Maps and the local pack for accountancy searches?
Yes. Local SEO is a core part of the service, covering location relevance and the signals that influence map visibility. This works alongside standard organic SEO so you can win both map results and website rankings.
What’s included in keyword research for an accountancy firm?
Keyword research is built around the services you actually want to sell, plus the locations you serve. It also includes intent checks so you prioritise queries that lead to calls and quote requests, not just visits.
Do you guarantee first-page rankings for accountants?
No, because rankings are controlled by Google and influenced by competitors. Instead, the work focuses on proven ranking factors, measurable improvements, and transparent reporting on visibility, traffic, and enquiries.
What do you need from us to start SEO work?
Access to your website platform and analytics tools is usually needed, plus details of your key services and service areas. If you have existing content, service lists, or FAQs you use with clients, those help speed up content planning.