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We are The SEO People

A team of SEO Specialists based in the UK, with one goal; helping businesses improve their Google Rankings.

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More about The SEO People

The SEO People are a digital marketing agency based in Colchester, Essex, specialising in Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) services to help businesses improve their ranking across Google and other major search engines.

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We’re a team of experts

All of our SEO work, including copywriting, website optimisation and reporting happens in house, meaning we don’t hand-off your work to any external teams. We’re in full control of our service, meaning we can push for the best customer experience possible.

Each SEO client is assigned an account manager, meaning you’ll have one simple point of contact for your SEO services.

We’re part of the WDL Group

The SEO People are proud to be part of the WDL Group, which has been providing website and marketing services for businesses worldwide for over 20 years.

Why should you choose The SEO People?

Our team pride ourselves on being open, honest, and transparent in everything we do. Our SEO agency specialists are dedicated to delivering the best possible results for you and your business.

Performance-driven approach

We focus on driving meaningful results. We’re here to make sure your website isn’t just active, but generating real profit for your business.

Clear, upfront costs

You pay only for our time - nothing else on top. We give you full visibility into your SEO performance and the work we’re doing to grow it.

Google experts

Our team is trained across every area of digital marketing & Google, giving you peace of mind that your website is being managed by a team of real experts.

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You always get the final say

Nothing goes live without your approval. You’ll always have the final say on any content we write - we don’t publish anything until you’ve signed it off.

Our Google certified experts

Our team includes experienced professionals skilled in a wide range of marketing and digital fields. We combine our knowledge to create well-rounded marketing strategies that drive growth and deliver real results.

Our search marketing team

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Andy Youngs

Co-founder

Andy’s been in the marketing game for over 15 years, working both agency and in-house roles. He founded the company in 2018, using his marketing know-how to help businesses like yours.

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Nate Southwood

SEO strategist

With over a decade of experience in the SEO agencies, Nate has worked with brands in anything from property investments, to craft beer and everything in-between!

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Paul Hayward

SEO Strategist

Paul specialises in organic growth and brings a strong commercial mindset to the team, shaped by his background as a retail business owner. His client experience gives him a unique perspective that adds value to our work.

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Tom Khedimallah

SEO Strategist

Tom Joined the team back in 2020, and with his extensive knowledge of all things marketing, Tom has become a key source of support within the team.

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Jack Winzar

SEO Strategist

Jack’s passion for marketing spans a bit of everything - with a specialist focus on Google Tag Manager tracking and integration, he adds real depth to the team’s tagging and tracking capabilities.

Josh Harvey

SEO Strategist

Josh is a marketing professional with 6+ years experience in predominantly paid ads, marketing strategy, events and business development. His approach to managing clients and exploring options is extremely client and data focused.

Our web development team

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Matt Beales

Developer

Matt brings over 20 years of development experience to the team and makes sure everything runs like clockwork. Ensuring excellent website support before, during, and long after your site goes live.

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Jamie Tuffen

Developer

Front-end development is where Jamie thrives. He puts care into every detail and takes pride in producing work that looks great and performs even better.

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Jonathan Norman

Developer

Whether it’s fixing complex bugs or building something from scratch, Jonathan’s the go-to for custom PHP work. He’s great at what he does, and even better at explaining it clearly along the way.

Our design team

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Finn Comer

Designer

Backed by 10+ years of design experience and a passion for illustration and well-crafted design, Finn’s work combines creative flair with extreme precision. His skillset allows us to always deliver results that align perfectly with any brand.

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Richard Wilde

Designer

Richard works closely with clients from the very start of a project, helping to shape design strategy around audience needs and business goals. His user-focused mindset means every design is tailored to your goals (and built to surpass them)!

Our sales team

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Elliot Smith

Co-founder

As co-founder, Elliot has been part of The SEO People journey since 2018. He works closely with clients during the planning stage, using his experience to guide decisions and set projects up for long-term success.

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Daniel Young

Project Manager

As our Head of Operations, Daniel has overseen hundreds of projects and retainers across a wide range of industries. He works closely with the Marketing, Creative, and Technical teams to ensure every project runs smoothly and meets client expectations.

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Abi Holeyman

Client Success Manager

With a perfectionist’s eye and a friendly approach, Abi builds strong, lasting relationships with clients. She’s driven by solving problems and making sure every client receives an exceptional level of service.

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Sean Seymour

Client Success Manager

As a Client Success Manager, Sean focuses on delivering quality customer service while actively contributing to the growth and improvement of our services. He’s driven to help clients get the most from what we offer.

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Our history

The SEO People was founded by Elliot Smith and Andy Youngs in 2018. Following the success of The PPC People, our team knew we had to find a way to make quality SEO management easily accessible to businesses across the UK and Worldwide.

Contact The SEO People

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Book an intro call

Book a 30-minute call with one of our SEO experts, we’ll talk you through how our SEO management can help your business.

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Contact us

Looking to grow your business online? Get in touch today. We’re The SEO People, and we’re here to help.

Call Us: 01206 625 226

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