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SEO from £199 a month

SEO Services for UK Businesses

Technical SEO, on-page work, local SEO and useful content, delivered every month by one accountable team, with reporting that shows enquiries, not just traffic. You own every account and every page we create.

  • Full audit and keyword plan in month one
  • 2 page improvements and 1 new page every month
  • Real client results on Google, each one dated
  • You own Search Console, Analytics and the content
Google search results for "ac repair sharjah" showing acrepairshj.com
Google search results for "duct cleaning sharjah" showing noorductcleaning.com
Google search results for "Fleet Vehicle Branding Dubai" showing greengraphic.ae
Google search results for "IB Diploma Support" showing prismlearning.ae

Real client results, each one dated and shown with the exact search.

500+
websites launched since 2023
How this was measured

The number of websites UpStream has designed and launched for clients since the agency was founded in 2023, most of them for UAE businesses.

20+
client websites found on Google for their key searches
How this was measured

Client sites that appear on Google for the searches that bring them customers. Each published example below is a dated screenshot with the exact query.

2
storefront projects for clients based in the UK
How this was measured

PepLab and Shifa Labs, both for clients based in the UK. Both use an external checkout hand-off; neither is shown as evidence of sales results.

Why good businesses stay invisible on Google

Most sites we audit are held back by the same few problems, and none of them is fixed by publishing more blog posts.

Google cannot read the site properly

Slow pages, missing titles, duplicate URLs and weak structure mean Google is unsure what each page is for, so it ranks none of them well.

Pages compete with each other

Without a keyword-to-page plan, three pages chase the same search and none of them wins. We give every target search one owning page.

Nobody can see what SEO is earning

Reports full of impressions and 'visibility scores' hide whether SEO brings enquiries. We track form enquiries and calls from organic search.

We fix the foundations first, then build pages and authority on top, and we report the enquiries it brings in.

Everything in the £199 plan

What our SEO services include

The full list, so you can compare like for like. Nothing here is an upsell: it is all inside the monthly plan.

Month one Audit, plan and foundations

  • Full technical SEO audit Crawl, indexing, speed, Core Web Vitals, mobile usability, redirects, duplicates and structured data, ranked by impact.
  • Keyword research and a keyword-to-page plan Every target search is given one owning page, so your pages stop competing with each other.
  • Competitor review Who ranks for your money searches, what their pages do better and where the gaps are.
  • Google Search Console and GA4 setup Verified properties, sitemap submitted, and enquiry tracking set up so we report real leads, not just visits.
  • Google Business Profile optimisation Categories, services, descriptions, photos and Q&A, for businesses that are eligible for a profile.
  • Sitemap, robots.txt and schema A clean XML sitemap, correct crawl rules, and Organization, Service, Breadcrumb and FAQ markup that matches the page.
  • Top technical fixes We fix the highest-impact technical issues from the audit in month one, not just list them.

Every month Delivered and reported

  • 2 page improvements Rewrites and on-page work on two priority pages: titles, headings, copy, intent match and calls to action.
  • 1 new SEO page or article A new service, location or answer page, written for a search your site does not yet cover.
  • Ongoing technical fixes Monitoring and fixing new crawl, speed and indexing issues as they appear.
  • Internal linking Links that pass authority to your money pages and help Google understand the site.
  • Up to 5 genuine UK citations Accurate business listings on real UK directories and industry sites, never spam networks.
  • Earned link outreach Outreach for relevant, earned mentions and links. We never buy links.
  • 4 Google Business Profile posts and review guidance Monthly posts plus a simple, policy-safe process for asking happy customers for reviews.
  • Image SEO Compression, file names, alt text and dimensions on the images that matter.
  • Basic AI-search readiness Clear business information, crawlable content and answer-ready structure. The full AI programme is the add-on.
  • Monthly report Rankings, traffic, Search Console clicks and impressions, and enquiries, in plain English.
  • Monthly call A call to walk through the report, agree priorities and approve next month's work.

Not included (quoted separately)

  • National or multi-city campaigns (quoted separately)
  • Additional languages
  • Large e-commerce SEO (big catalogues, faceted navigation)
  • Paid ads and ad spend
  • Content beyond the monthly amounts above

What we will never do

  • Buy links or use link networks
  • Guarantee rankings or positions
  • Create fake reviews or listings
  • Keep your accounts in our name

Local SEO or national SEO?

The right answer depends on where your customers are, not on what sounds bigger.

Local SEO

For businesses whose customers come from a town or region. The work centres on the Google Business Profile, reviews, local citations and a page per core service with clear coverage areas.

National SEO

For businesses that sell UK-wide. The work centres on strong service pages, content that answers buyer questions and earned authority. National campaigns are quoted separately because the competition and content needs are larger.

A Google Business Profile belongs to your business and its real address or service area. Managing it does not create an UpStream office in your city, and we never create profiles for addresses a business does not have.

Sample

What a keyword-to-page plan looks like

A simplified sample for professional services in the UK. Your real plan is built from your own Search Console data and keyword research in month one. Each search gets one owning page, so your pages never compete.

Search (keyword group)Owning pageIntentWhere it is targeted
professional services UKNational service pageCommercial, nationalHero, title and H1
specialist serviceOne page per specialist serviceCommercial, specificIts own page
[service] near me / [service] [city]City pages (only where you genuinely serve)Commercial, localCity page and Business Profile
how much does [service] costPricing or answer sectionResearchPrice guidance and FAQ
[service] vs [alternative]Comparison articleResearchComparison table
[brand name]Home pageBrandHome page and About

Sample only. It shows the method, not measured search volumes; we never invent volumes or difficulty scores.

Client websites found on Google

Websites we built and optimised, each shown with the search that brings the business customers. Original client locations are kept: these are UAE businesses.

Screenshots of Google search captured in September 2026. Results vary by location, device and search history, positions change, and rankings are not guaranteed.

Cited in Google's AI Overview

A dated example: in September 2026 a store we built and optimised appeared in Google's AI Overview, the local business card and the organic results for one product search. It shows what strong SEO foundations make possible; it is not a permanent or guaranteed position.

Red Pink Roses Bridal Bouquet

Blooms Flowers

bloomsflower.ae

Website built and SEO by UpStream

Cited in Google's AI Overview, shown in the local business card and ranking as an organic product result.

See the case study

Screenshots of Google search captured in September 2026. Results vary by location, device and search history, positions change, and rankings are not guaranteed.

What the first 90 days look like

SEO is a months-long investment. Here is how the 3-month minimum is used, so you can judge it fairly.

  1. 1

    Month 1: audit, plan and fix

    Full technical audit, keyword research, competitor review and the keyword-to-page plan. Search Console, GA4 and enquiry tracking set up. The top technical fixes done, not just listed.

  2. 2

    Month 2: pages and local signals

    The first priority pages rewritten, a new page published, internal links added, Business Profile optimised and the first genuine UK citations built.

  3. 3

    Month 3: authority and review

    Earned-link outreach, further page improvements and a new page. A full review of what moved, what did not, and the plan for months four to six.

  4. 4

    Month 4 onwards: compound

    Month to month, with the same monthly deliverables. Each month builds on the last and you can stop with a month's notice.

Less competitive local and long-tail searches can move within two to three months. Competitive national terms usually take six to twelve months. We do not promise positions or timelines we cannot control.

How much do SEO services cost?

SEO is £199 a month with a 3-month minimum. Add AI search (GEO and AEO together) for £79 more, charged once.

SEO

£199 a month
  • Full technical audit and keyword-to-page plan
  • 2 page improvements and 1 new page a month
  • Local SEO, citations and earned links
  • Monthly report and call
3-month minimum, then month to month
Request an SEO review

AI visibility diagnostic

£129 one-off
  • One website, one language
  • Up to 8 representative public pages reviewed
  • 20 buyer prompts checked across Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT and Perplexity
  • Answer-coverage map: which buyer questions your site answers well, poorly or not at all
  • Entity and evidence check: how consistently your business is described
Free when you start SEO + AI search
Book the diagnostic

Build your plan

Tick what you need. The total updates as you go; nothing is sent until you enquire.

Services
Monthly
£199
One-off
£0
First 3 months in total
£597

The AI diagnostic is included free with SEO + AI search, and the AI add-on is only available with SEO.

Send this plan as an enquiry

SEO runs on a 3-month minimum, then month to month. SEO builds over months, so three months is the shortest period in which the first improvements can be judged fairly. Prices are in pounds sterling and exclude any taxes that apply to your purchase. Third-party costs are always separate: hosting, domains, platform subscriptions, themes, apps, payment-gateway and transaction fees, and ad spend.

SEO, GEO and AEO: what is the difference?

Three names for overlapping work. Here is what each one actually does, so you buy what you need and nothing twice.

ComparisonSEOGEOAEO
The goalRank in search results for the searches that bring customersBe accurately represented and cited in AI-generated answersAnswer the questions buyers ask, clearly and with evidence
Main workTechnical fixes, keyword-to-page plan, on-page work, local SEO, content and linksPrompt baseline, consistent business information, citable evidenceQuestion research, answer coverage audit, answer-focused content
How we measure itRankings, Search Console clicks, organic enquiriesMentions, citations and AI referral visits on a fixed prompt setCoverage score per question, Search Console queries, engagement
What it cannot promisePositions or timelinesInclusion in any AI answerFeatured snippets or rich results
How you buy it£199/month, 3-month minimumShared add-on £79/month with SEOSame shared add-on (charged once)

SEO services by city

We work with businesses anywhere in the UK, remotely. These city pages cover local buying journeys and a worked example for each.

Working with us from the UK

We are honest about how we work: UpStream is a UAE company with a real team, serving UK businesses remotely.

How it works

  • Calls by video, booked at a time that suits UK working hours
  • Work reviewed on live preview links, approved by email
  • One named point of contact for your account
  • Monthly reports in plain English, with a walkthrough call
  • Accounts, domains and content always in your name

What we do not claim

  • A UK office or a UK-registered company
  • On-location UK photography or filming
  • Guaranteed rankings, leads or AI citations
  • Reviews, results or clients we cannot show

SEO services questions

How much do your SEO services cost?

SEO is £199 a month with a 3-month minimum, then month to month. Adding the AI search add-on (GEO and AEO together) brings it to £278 a month, and the £129 AI diagnostic is then included free. National, multi-city and large e-commerce campaigns are quoted separately.

How long does SEO take?

Technical fixes and new pages are usually crawled within days to weeks. Less competitive local searches can move within two to three months; competitive national terms often take six to twelve. That is why the minimum term is three months and why we report progress monthly.

Do we need local SEO or national SEO?

If customers come from your area, local SEO (city pages, Google Business Profile, local citations) is the priority. If you sell UK-wide, national service pages matter more. Many businesses need both, with separate pages so they do not compete. The audit tells you which.

Can you improve SEO on our existing website?

Yes. Most clients keep their current site. We work in WordPress, Shopify, WooCommerce, Webflow, Wix and hand-coded sites. If the site genuinely cannot rank, we say so and explain the options.

How will you measure qualified enquiries from SEO?

We set up GA4 and Search Console, mark form submissions and calls as key events, and report enquiries from organic search alongside rankings and traffic. Where you use a CRM, we can tag organic leads so you can see which ones became customers.

Do you guarantee first-page rankings?

No. Nobody controls Google's rankings, and any agency that guarantees positions is guessing or using risky tactics. We guarantee the work: the audit, the monthly deliverables listed on this page, and honest reporting.

Do you buy links?

No. Bought links break Google's spam policies and can get a site penalised. We build genuine UK citations and earn links through outreach, useful content and real relationships.

Do you need a UK office to do our SEO?

No. We are a UAE-based agency working with UK businesses remotely, by video call and email. Your Google Business Profile belongs to your business and your address, not ours.

Request an SEO review

Tell us what you want to improve. We reply by email with the first steps and a clear price.

  • A reply by email, usually within one working day
  • A clear scope and a fixed price before any work starts
  • No phone call needed unless you want one

We reply by email, usually within one working day. Email is all we need; no phone number required.

Our work

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Pick an area and we will take you straight to it.

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