CLARE ASHBROOK - SEO CONSULTANT
SEO strategy for creatives, coaches + service-based businesses
Struggling to get found online? A smart SEO strategy helps the right people discover your business at the right time.
Hi, I'm Clare.
I'm not an SEO agency.
What I do is work 1-1 with business owners who know their website could be doing more but aren't sure what's missing, or where to start. Maybe you've filled in the basics. You've got a meta description here, a keyword there, and you ticked the SEO box your website platform gave you. But something still isn't clicking.
That's usually because what's missing isn't more keywords. It's strategy.
A tailored SEO strategy looks at your whole business, where you are now, where you want to get to, and who you're trying to reach - it builds from there. It's not a checklist. It's an ongoing, evolving approach that grows with you.
I'll meet you wherever you are - you just need a website you believe in and the customers you want to find it.
For many years, I ran my own busy wedding and event floral design studio before that I worked in television production. It’s been a diverse career path!
Whilst running my flower biz I found myself surrounded by half a dozen flower shops, and quickly became completely absorbed by it - the strategy, the tech, the problem-solving, the way small, thoughtful changes compound into real results. I've never looked back.
With over seven years of SEO experience and a client list that spans florists, yoga teachers, tattoo studios, interior designers, creative consultants and other businesses at the heart of communities, I know what it takes to get results in competitive local markets. I also know how to make the process feel manageable and understand that people may be coming to me from a place of vulnerability.
We can work together through an SEO audit, or full implementation, or an ongoing monthly retainer. You’ll find more details HERE.
“I am a yoga teacher whose primary business is leading retreats. The biggest change that I have seen since starting to work with Clare is that my retreats are filling way earlier than they were a year ago.
One of my retreats recently filled up seven months early. Three or four years ago, I was in tears after a retreat that I felt I worked hard to fill and I actually lost money on. I was close to quitting and finding other work. My rankings are improving and my visibility is much higher.
With Clare’s help, my local ranking has been high for some time, and now I am getting more visibility regionally and even nationally.”
Joanna Dunn Yoga
SEO
success
Here’s how we can work together
MONTHLY SEO SUPPORT
Hands-on, ongoing SEO support that fits the rhythm of your business - strategic decisions that move the needle whilst you stay focused on the work itself. Suitable for businesses with a robust SEO foundation.
There are four ways you can work with me:
SEO AUDIT, STRATEGY + IMPLEMENTATION
If your website has either never had proper SEO attention, or the very basics, this is where we fix that.
I'll audit your site from the ground up, build an SEO strategy around your specific business, and handle the implementation myself. You'll know exactly what needed fixing and why, and you'll be able to get on with running your business while I take care of it.
STAND-ALONE SEO AUDIT
A clear, plain-English report on what's working, what isn't, and what to fix first. Yours to keep, with everything explained so you can take action yourself, hand it to your in-house team or web design partner.
ONE OFF SEO SUPPORT FOR YOUR WEBSITE
Available in two hour blocks at £150 GBP (£130 GBP for returning clients)
For businesses needing support with:
blog optimisation
Google Search Console errors
keyword research
SEO update due to business relocation
blog research
AI overview
meta description updates
URL re-directs
Squarespace support
“If you want someone to help translate the SEO noise and transform it into clicks and progress, and who is also lovely and professional, you’re in wonderful hands with Clare.
Clare was able to lay out what my website needed - and clearly communicated what I should prioritize for my site to make it work harder for me.
In the midst of all of this she would make suggestions to fine tune things and I really appreciated her thoughtfulness paired with her expertise. Our Google meet calls were always so helpful, and she helped me stay on track and hit the goals we set.
Since working together I’ve had an increase in locally-based inquiries and bookings, website clicks, couples interested in sustainably sourced florals for their weddings and I rank on page 1 of Google”
Urban Marigold Floral Design
frequently asked SEO questions
I’ve collected some of the most commonly asked questions by clients wanting to improve their online visibility with SEO.
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I focus on strategies that actually work for growing small businesses, not enterprise-level tactics that don’t fit your reality.
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Yes. A website without SEO is like having a shop with no sign outside, people won’t know you’re there. SEO setup helps your site show up when potential clients are searching for your services online, whether you’re a local business or aiming for a wider audience.
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Absolutely. I regularly collaborate with designers, developers, and in-house teams.
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Yes, I offer monthly SEO maintenance tailored to your business needs. This typically includes reporting, performance analysis, and blog optimization—keeping your SEO strategy active so you can continue to grow.
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For a business to show up online and therefore bring in sales or leads SEO is required and therefore an SEO expert is a worthwhile investment.
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I specialize in working with small creative businesses with either a bricks-and-mortar location or that serve customers in a specific physical location: anything from wedding venues to tattoo parlours; artisan delis to vintage boutiques; wine-tasting rooms to brand photographers
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Content writing and SEO give small businesses a competitive edge by helping them show up where their ideal clients are searching. Whether it’s blog posts, service pages, or newsletters, optimized content improves your chances of being found and trusted. Read more on the blog Does SEO Really Work For Small Businesses?.
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