Local SEO Services That Deliver Real Results in Melbourne
Rank on page one, attract local traffic, and convert more leads with Hobart’s trusted SEO experts.
At Search It Local, we specialise in SEO for Hobart businesses—whether you’re a boutique in Battery Point, a seafood restaurant on the waterfront, or a tourism operator near Salamanca. We help you get found by locals, visitors, and customers ready to buy.
Boost your sales
Beat your competitors
Proudly Powering Results for Businesses Big and Small
Why Local SEO Matters in Melbourne
Over 80% of customers use Google to find local services—and in a thriving hub like Melbourne, if you’re not showing up locally, your competitors are.
Local SEO helps you rank in Google’s Map Pack, appear in “near me” searches, and convert searchers into customers—fast.
Local SEO Stats:
- 76% of people who search for something local visit a business within 24 hours
- 88% of local mobile searches result in a call or visit
- 70% of clicks go to the top 3 Google Map listings
Local SEO helps you:
- Get found in Google Maps & “near me” searches
- Rank in suburbs like Fitzroy, South Yarra, Brunswick
- Build trust with reviews & strong listings
- Drive more bookings, calls, and walk-ins
- Beat your competitors for local keywords
We're an award-winning digital marketing agency
We’re proud to be an award-winning SEO agency. In 2021, we won an ‘SEO Effectiveness’ award from the Australian Web Awards; in 2024, APAC Insider awarded us ‘2024 Best SEO Digital Marketing Agency’; in the same year, our SEO campaign for Search it local took home a Web Excellence Award.
Real Results From Melbourne & Beyond
Fitzroy Café Collective — Melbourne
Challenge: Low visibility in local search
What We Did: GMB setup, keyword targeting, blog content
Results:
- 48% growth in walk-ins within 60 days
- Increased 5-star Google reviews
- Consistent bookings from map listings
Melbourne CBD Plumbing Co.
Challenge: Low online leads
What We Did: SEO, service pages, Google My Business overhaul
Results:
- 50% more inquiries month-over-month
- Improved rankings for “emergency plumber Melbourne”
Giant Invitations — Melbourne
Challenge: Declining post-COVID sales
What We Did: Funnel strategy, ads, remarketing
Results:
- 50 sample packs/day
- Increased bookings & market expansion
WattsUp Solar — QLD
Challenge: High cost per lead
What We Did: Power page, GMB, campaign fix
Results:
- Hit 8 installs/week target
- $3.6M in annual turnover
Aussie Spas 2U — QLD
Challenge: Low leads after COVID
What We Did: SEO + TLC campaign
Results:
- Business grew 287% in 3 months
- Doubled team to handle new leads
Every campaign is managed by our in-house experts—no outsourcing, no guesswork.
We've had some serious success with SEO
Making our clients’ websites busier and their businesses more money with SEO is our favourite thing. We’ve had some really good SEO wins.
We work with businesses all over Australia 🦘
Our agency is based in Brisbane but we work with businesses anywhere in Australia.
- SEO Cairns
- SEO Gold Coast
- SEO Sunshine Coast
- SEO Brisbane
- SEO Melbourne
- SEO Perth
We’ve achieved really good results in these spaces 📈
From accountants and therapists to construction companies — our SEO team have ranked businesses from all kinds of industries. Here are some of the industries we work with the most.
Industrial
Healthcare & private practice
Home services
Education & courses
Real estate
Professional services
Don’t see your industry?
What’s Included in Our Local SEO Services
Our local-first SEO strategies are tailored to Melbourne’s suburbs, user behaviours, and business types.
Google Business Profile Optimisation
Get listed, ranked, and noticed in map packs and local results.
Local Citations
We build and clean up listings on 70+ Aussie directories to boost local authority.
Review Generation
We help you get and manage authentic, high-impact Google reviews.
Suburb-Based Keyword Targeting
Optimise your pages for location-specific terms that convert.
Location Pages
Custom landing pages for your Melbourne service areas.
Transparent Monthly Reporting
Track rankings, leads, and conversions—all in plain English.
“They understood our market and built a campaign that worked fast. Highly recommend.”
— Karen, Owner at Coastal Cakeshop
How It Works
Step 1: Discovery Call
We learn about your business, challenges, and goals.
Step 2: Organic Search Audit
We identify gaps, quick wins, and suburb-based keyword opportunities.
Step 3: Custom Strategy Delivery
You get a clear, actionable plan—no guesswork, no fluff.
Why Choose Search It Local?
- 3,000+ Businesses Helped
- In-House Aussie SEO Specialists
- No Lock-In Contracts—Ever
- Google Premier Partner
- Transparent Monthly Reports
- Proven Results Across Melbourne & Beyond
Meet your new Sydney SEO agency
Here are some of the great people at Excite Media who will develop a winning SEO strategy to get you showing up on the major search engines
👇
Michael Brown
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Brown
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Brown
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Brown
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Brown
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Brown
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Brown
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Brown
Chief Executive Officer
Want to get to know our whole digital marketing and SEO team?
🏆 Australian Web Awards: SEO Winner 2021
Experience matters when it comes to choosing a Sydney SEO agency
18
years in business
1,700+
websites launched
40+
local experts
$6M+
ad spend managed
5.0
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REAL REVIEWS FROM OUR CLIENTS
We doubled our walk-ins within a month of working with Search It Local. Finally, our SEO is actually working!
Café Owner in Fitzroy
Jasmine
Going from invisible to fully booked—Search It Local got our phone ringing again.
Plumber in Melbourne CBD
David
We doubled our clients, added new services, and built a team of 7 practitioners thanks to Search It Local.
Healthful Women’s Wellness
Jacqui Watts
We’re now sending 50 sample packs per day. Search It Local helped us scale, refine our ads, and hit new growth goals.
Giant Invitations
Attila Vermes
Our bookings are up, our leads are converting, and I finally feel in control of my business growth.
Skincare Clinic Owner
Amanda
We went from 5 installs to 8 per week and $3.6M annual turnover. I couldn’t recommend them more.
WattsUp Solar & Electrical
Smiley Sansoni
The leads have exploded, and we had to hire more staff just to keep up.
Aussie Spas 2U
Tony & Karen Austin
Want even more proof? Read through 40+ handwritten client testimonials.
Voted in The Australian Business Journal's Top 10 SEO Agencies to Watch.
One of the things that set Excite Media apart from the competition is the extraordinary quality of customer service and support they provide. This is a well-established Australian-based agency that has built quite a positive reputation.
The Australian Business Journal
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Take a look at our SEO articles
For the latest news and updates in search engine optimisation and some useful tips, check out our SEO articles.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is local SEO?
Local SEO improves your business’s visibility in search results and map listings for location-based queries like “plumber Melbourne” or “interior designer near me.”
How long before I see results?
Many clients start seeing progress within 1–2 months. Strong results build over 3–6 months depending on your current setup and competition.
Do I need a storefront?
No. We help mobile service providers and home-based businesses dominate local rankings too.
Can I track the results?
Yes. You’ll receive monthly reports that show rankings, leads, calls, traffic, and more.
Are there lock-in contracts?
Nope! We focus on performance, not fine print.
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