FAQs
Questions a sensible business owner should ask.
Straight answers about the plan, the price, the terms and what working with us is like. For questions about SEO itself, see our SEO questions answered page.
The plan
What is Driving Local Sales?
A managed local enquiry system for local businesses. Your website sits at the centre, and your Google Business Profile, reviews, monthly content and social media all point back to it. We build it, run it and report on it every month.
Is this just a new website?
No. The website is the hub, but you also get Google Business Profile optimisation and management, reviews through Managing Reviews, fresh content every month, social media posting, tracking and a monthly report.
Who is it for?
Any business that sells to customers in its local area: trades, service firms, local professionals and new local businesses. It isn't for online shops or national brands.
Which areas do you cover?
We work with businesses across Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire. We're based in Horsham, West Sussex.
Do I need to run ads?
No. The core of the system is being found when people search for what you do. Paid ads are an optional extra for when you want to go faster.
Price and terms
How much does it cost?
£175 + VAT a month, with your website included and no set-up fee.
What's the minimum term?
12 months. If you need to leave earlier, talk to us.
Who owns the website?
You do, after 12 months.
What if I only want a website?
Tell us on the call and we'll quote. We'll also be honest about whether a website on its own will solve the problem you came to us with.
What's included in hosting?
Hosting, an SSL certificate, backups and maintenance are all included in the plan.
Working with us
What do you need from me each month?
Mainly photos from recent jobs and a line or two of context. Photos of Work makes sending them quick. We do the rest.
How long does it take to see results?
It depends on your trade, your area and your competition. Visibility builds month by month, and your report shows exactly what has moved.
Can you guarantee first place on Google?
No honest agency can. We improve everything you can control, track it, and tell you plainly what's working.
What's a Ground Zero Report?
The audit we run before any work starts: your website, Google profile, reviews, rankings, competitors and content gaps.
Who will I deal with?
A small team led by Philip Waite and Ahmed Deghiedy. You'll always know who's working on your account.
Want to know more about SEO?
49 SEO questions answered
E-E-A-T, on-page and technical SEO, schema markup, local SEO and AI search, explained in plain English.
Read the answers →Tell us what one good enquiry is worth to you.
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