Search engine optimisation – what it is and what it really does for your business

Search engine optimisation (SEO) is a set of activities that make your website appear higher in Google’s free results for the queries typed in by potential customers. In practice, this means one thing: more people who are looking for exactly what you offer find you, not your competitors.

Unlike ads, SEO does not require paying for every click. Once built, visibility works all the time, and every piece of good content, every technical fix and every valuable link strengthens your website’s position month after month.

For us, SEO does not end with rankings. We measure what matters to a business owner: phone calls, form submissions, bookings and sales.

How does Google assess your website?

Google’s algorithm takes hundreds of signals into account, but in practice they can be grouped into five areas. Effective SEO has to take care of each of them – neglecting one can block the results of the others.

1. Technical – can Google read the website correctly

The website must be accessible to crawlers, correctly indexed, fast and convenient to use on a phone. Errors such as blocked indexing, duplicate URLs, broken redirects or slow loading can undo even the best content. Read more in our technical SEO guide.

2. Content – does the website meet the user’s needs

Google wants to show the pages that best answer the user’s question. What counts is matching search intent, specific information, a clear structure and headings. Details in our articles on on-page SEO and SEO copywriting.

3. Authority – do others recommend your website

Links from valuable, thematically related websites, brand mentions and customer reviews are a signal of credibility for Google. Quality counts, not quantity. More: off-page SEO.

4. Experience and trust

Google increasingly rewards content created by people with real experience and businesses that can be trusted: with full contact details, reviews, case studies and clear information about their offer. We have described the full list of factors in our article on SEO ranking factors.

5. Visibility in AI answers

AI Overviews appear above Google’s results more and more often, and some customers ask ChatGPT, Gemini or Perplexity directly to recommend a company. These systems rely on signals similar to those used by the search engine: a clear website structure, specific answers to customers’ questions, consistent company data and reviews. That is why well-run SEO today also means preparing a website for AI search engines. Read more in our articles AI Overviews and AI Mode in Google and GEO, or optimisation for AI, and we describe implementation in a business on the AI agent services page.

What does the SEO service include?

SEO audit

The starting point of every collaboration. We check indexing, URL structure, duplicate content, redirects, speed and Core Web Vitals, the mobile version, structured data, internal linking, the link profile and visibility for keywords in your industry. You can order the audit free of charge.

Keyword research and strategy

We don’t guess – we check what your customers search for and how. We divide keywords by intent: informational (the customer is finding out), comparative (choosing) and transactional (ready to buy). We assign each keyword to one subpage to avoid cannibalisation, i.e. a situation in which several of your pages compete with each other. We also include competitor analysis.

Website optimisation (on-page)

Titles and descriptions that encourage clicks, logical headings, content matched to keywords, image descriptions, structured data and friendly URLs.

Architecture and internal linking

We organise the website structure so that the most important subpages receive the most links and users reach the offer within two clicks.

Expert content

Service descriptions, local subpages, guides and answers to customers’ questions. See our content marketing services.

Link building

We acquire links from credible, thematic and local sources. We don’t use link farms or link exchange schemes – such practices can result in a Google penalty. Why? We explain in our article on Black Hat SEO techniques.

Local SEO and Google Business Profile

For businesses serving customers in a specific area, this is often the fastest source of phone calls. We optimise the listing, categories, photos, posts and reviews. More in our guide how to optimise your Google Business Profile.

Analytics and reporting

We configure Google Search Console and Google Analytics 4, measure conversions (phone calls, form submissions, bookings) and present the results every month in an easy-to-understand form.

How our collaboration works, step by step

  1. Conversation and audit – we get to know your business, goals and competitors, analyse your website and discuss the results.
  2. Strategy and quote – we present an action plan, priorities and a cost tailored to the market.
  3. Fixing the foundations – we remove technical errors and organise the website structure.
  4. Content and optimisation – we expand and improve subpages for the selected keywords.
  5. Authority and local SEO – links, Google Business Profile, reviews.
  6. Reports and growth – every month we analyse the results and plan the next steps.

How long does SEO take?

The first ranking increases are usually visible after 2–3 months. We build stable traffic and regular enquiries over 6–9 months. The timing depends on the competition, the condition of the website and the domain’s history. If you need customers straight away, we complement SEO with a Google Ads campaign.

SEO or Google Ads?

Ads bring traffic from day one, but disappear together with the budget. SEO takes longer to gain momentum, but builds lasting visibility without paying for every click. The best results come from combining both: ads for the start, SEO for years to come.

Results of our work

  • Targ Rybny Gdańsk – a website that, after a year of work by another agency, was not correctly indexed today holds position no. 1 for the keyword “restauracja rybna Gdańsk” and regularly brings in bookings.
  • Restaurant L’Entre Villes Sopot – from visibility only for the brand name to TOP 3 for the most competitive keywords in Sopot.
  • Konsal Cleaning – after a change in marketing strategy, more leads in a month than previously in an entire year.

Industry specialisations

We have prepared guides for the industries we work with most often: restaurants, hotels, dental practices and law firms.

Local SEO in the Tricity and the surrounding area

Our office is in Pogórze near Gdynia. See how we work in individual cities: SEO Gdynia, Gdańsk, Sopot, Rumia, Reda and Wejherowo. We also optimise websites operating throughout Poland.

How to choose an SEO agency – what to watch out for

  • A guarantee of first place – nobody controls Google’s algorithm. Such a promise is a warning sign.
  • No specifics in reports – a good report shows not only rankings, but also traffic and enquiries from customers.
  • Multi-year contracts with no option to terminate – we work on contracts with a one-month notice period.
  • No access to data – your Google Analytics, Search Console and Business Profile accounts should belong to you.
  • Cheap packages of thousands of links – such activities more often do harm than good.
  • No case studies – ask for examples of real results.

Wondering how much you will pay? Read how much SEO costs and what the price depends on.

Frequently asked questions about SEO

What is the difference between SEO and website optimisation?

Optimisation is work on the website itself: technical aspects, content, structure. SEO is a broader process that also includes building authority, local SEO and ongoing development. One without the other rarely brings lasting results.

Can I stop paying once I reach high rankings?

You can, but your competitors don’t stop working, and Google constantly changes its algorithm. Without further development, rankings usually drop over time. Once the goals have been achieved, a smaller, maintenance scope of work is often enough.

Do I need a new website?

Not always. After the audit, we will honestly assess whether it is worth improving your current website. Sometimes it is better to start from scratch – that was the case in the Targ Rybny project. See web design.

Do you do SEO for online shops?

Yes. In e-commerce, category structure, product descriptions, filters and avoiding duplicate content are particularly important.

Do I have to write the texts myself?

No. We prepare content based on a conversation with you, because you know your industry best. Your knowledge plus our SEO is the best combination.

How do you measure results?

Keyword rankings, traffic from Google, the number of phone calls, form submissions and bookings. You receive a report every month, and the data always remains your property.

Will SEO work in my industry?

If your customers search for services on Google – yes. We explain the basics in our articles SEO basics and why SEO is crucial.

Find out what is blocking your website in Google

Request a free SEO audit – we will analyse your website and competitors and discuss the results in simple terms. Prefer to talk? Call: +48 793 423 331 or write to us.