To the best of my knowledge, there isn’t a dedicated SEO agency in Cork. Granite may claim to be one, but from what I’ve seen, they’re primarily a PPC-focused operation – and they charge quite a bit for the privilege.
I’ve worked in SEO for over 10 years, and I’ll be honest – I still don’t fully understand Google. If you waterboarded half the people who actually work at Google, they probably couldn’t explain it either.
That said, I’ve learned what works, what doesn’t, and what’s simply noise. There’s an overwhelming amount of misinformation, trends, and complete nonsense about SEO floating around on forums and social media. Proceed with caution.
SEO is about hard work, research, and persistence. Most of my clients receive 15 to 20 hours a month of hands-on, expert support. That’s not the same as someone churning out blog posts that look polished but bring in zero traffic or impressions.
The term “SEO agency” sounds impressive, and yes, there are brilliant agencies out there – if you’ve got €15,000 a month to spend. I charge far less than that, but I’m not cheap. If you’re looking for SEO at €500 a month, this probably isn’t for you. And if you think results come from a bit of magic dust sprinkled over your website, this definitely isn’t for you either. That’s never been the case, and it never will be.
The 5 Areas I Laser Focus On — Because They Actually Work:
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Technical SEO That Lays the Right Foundation
Without a strong technical base, even the best content can underperform. I audit, fix, and optimise everything behind the scenes: site speed, crawlability, indexing issues, structured data, mobile performance, and more. I make sure your site is clean, efficient, and search engine-friendly from the ground up — so nothing holds back your visibility or growth. -
On-Page SEO That Aligns with Search Intent
Every page on your site should serve a purpose — both for your audience and for search engines. I optimise meta data, headers, internal linking, and content structure to improve relevance, usability, and engagement. I also ensure that pages are targeting the right keywords with the right intent — whether informational, transactional, or navigational — to maximise organic performance across the funnel. -
SEO-Led Content That Builds Visibility and Trust
I create and guide content strategies that don’t just attract traffic — they attract the right traffic. From evergreen blog posts and service pages to in-depth guides and topical clusters, I help you publish content that ranks well, earns backlinks naturally, and actually converts visitors. Everything is built with a strategic balance of keyword opportunity, audience value, and business objectives. -
Ethical Link Building and Authority Development
Links still matter — but quality is everything. I focus on earning contextual, relevant backlinks from trusted sites that enhance your domain authority without risking penalties. Whether through digital PR, content-led outreach, or strategic partnerships, I build your site’s reputation the right way — no shortcuts, no spam, just sustainable authority that pays off over time. -
Data-Driven Strategy, Reporting, and Iteration
SEO success comes from continuous improvement. I use real data — from GA4, Search Console, and professional SEO tools — to track performance, identify opportunities, and refine the strategy every step of the way. Monthly reporting includes clear insights, not just numbers, so you know exactly what’s working, what’s next, and how your investment is performing.