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SEO Services · Dartford, Kent & UK
SEO Services in Dartford & Kent
Search engine optimisation that grows your business
Search engine optimisation is a Cortec IT speciality. Our in-house SEO & AI Search consultants and web developers build a strategy around your goals and budget to lift your rankings on Google and AI platforms, drive organic traffic and turn visitors into enquiries, for businesses in Kent, London and across the UK.
Dartford Business Awards 2025Winner & 2× Commended
Since2003
Our SEO services
Research & Audit
- Keyword Research
- Competitor Analysis
- SEO & Technical Audit
- Ranking & Analytics Reports
On-Page & Content
- Website Optimisation
- On-Page & Technical SEO
- Content Writing
- Copywriting
Local & Marketing
- Local SEO
- Google Maps Optimisation
- Digital Outreach
- PPC Management
AI Search & Social
- AI Search Optimisation
- Google AI Overviews
- ChatGPT & Copilot Visibility
- Social Media Management
Dartford Business AwardsWinner 2024 & 2025
Three Best Rated®Top 3 IT company in Dartford, 2024 to date
Business Awards Kent 2025Finalist: Creative, Digital & Innovation
UK & worldwideSEO clients near and far
What we do
SEO & AI Search Services
Keyword research
Finding the short and long-tail phrases your customers search for.
On-page optimisation
Pages matched to search intent, with optimised titles, headings, content and internal links.
AI search optimisation
Helping your business get found and cited in Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT and other AI answers.
Technical SEO
Crawlability, indexing, Core Web Vitals, site speed and structured data.
User experience
Helping visitors find what they need, fast.
Content creation
Helpful content written for real customer questions, for people and AI answers.
Local SEO & Google Maps
Optimising your Google Business Profile so you appear in Google Maps and local results.
Analytics & monitoring
Google Search Console, GA4 and conversion tracking to measure enquiries, not just traffic.
Ready to rank higher on Google & AI search?
Talk to our SEO team or get a no-obligation quote.
SEO vs PPC
What’s the difference between SEO and paid ads?
Both drive traffic to your website. The best results usually come from using them together.
Long-term growth
SEO – organic traffic
SEO meets search engines’ ranking factors so your website rises for your keywords and location. It takes time and regular work, but once you rank, visitors keep coming without paying per click.
- Traffic that continues after the work is done
- Builds trust and brand authority
- Needs ongoing optimisation as algorithms change
Fast results
PPC – paid advertising
Pay-per-click ads on Google and social media put your business in front of the right audience straight away. You pay each time someone clicks, and traffic stops when the budget stops.
- Quick, targeted traffic and leads
- Full control over budget and keywords
- Ideal for launches and seasonal offers
How we work
Our SEO process
1
SEO audit & research
We check crawlability, indexing, speed and Core Web Vitals, then research keywords, search intent and competitors to find the real opportunities.
2
Strategy & optimisation
We fix technical issues, improve pages, internal links and structured data, and develop content so both search engines and AI tools can understand and recommend your business.
3
Measurement & improvement
We track rankings, traffic and enquiries in Search Console and GA4, report clearly each month or quarter, and keep refining what works.
Proof
SEO success: see our own results
If we can do it for us, we can do it for you. Search these terms on Google to see where our own pages rank.
IT Support DartfordIT Support KentIT Support BromleyIT Support ElthamIT Support GillinghamIT Support LongfieldIT Support BeckenhamIT Support Canary Wharf
Rankings change over time, but many of our pages and our clients’ keywords sit on Google’s first page.
Clients
SEO clients across the UK
- Archers Travel
- Capital Hoists Hire
- Celluclad PVC Systems
- Fireout
- First Business Finance
- HS Doors
- RTC Technical
- Southside ARC
- T Rees and Co
- Unique Support Services
- Wickham Hoist
Areas we cover
DartfordKentLondonSouth EastUK
Toolkit
Our SEO & AI search toolkit
Trusted SEO and AI tools for data, audits, content and tracking, plus optimisation for the AI platforms your customers now use to find businesses.
SEO & AI tools we use
ChatGPTClaude
AI platforms we optimise for
Google AI OverviewsChatGPTGoogle GeminiMicrosoft CopilotPerplexityClaude
Meet our SEO team
Nick Harries
Lead SEO Web DeveloperOur in-house web developers and SEO experts have more than ten years’ experience in website design, development and search engine optimisation. Visit our office in Dartford, Kent, or book a video consultation if you can’t make it in person.
Why Cortec IT
SEO backed by website and IT expertise
Many SEO problems are technical: slow hosting, crawl errors, broken redirects or a site that is hard to edit. Because our SEO consultants work alongside Cortec’s own web developers and IT team, we can find and fix these issues directly instead of passing them on.
- In-house SEO consultants and web developers
- Backed by an IT support team, established in Dartford, Kent since 2003
- SEO on any platform: WordPress, Laravel, custom HTML/CSS, Shopify, Wix and Squarespace
- Clear reporting with Search Console and GA4
- No long contracts and no ranking guarantees we can’t keep
What is SEO and what does it include?
SEO (search engine optimisation) improves your website, content and online presence so search engines like Google and Bing rank you higher for the searches your customers make, bringing in organic, non-paid traffic. It includes keyword research, on-page and technical optimisation, content creation, local SEO and Google Maps, AI search optimisation, and analytics and monitoring.
How long does SEO take to work?
SEO is a long-term investment. Results build over time through regular optimisation and quality content, and rankings need ongoing work to maintain as search engine algorithms change.
Do you optimise for AI search?
Yes. Alongside traditional SEO, we optimise your website and content so it can be found and cited in AI search results such as Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, using clear, well-structured content, schema markup and a strong local presence.
Should I choose SEO or PPC?
PPC delivers fast, paid traffic that stops when you stop paying. SEO takes longer but brings lasting organic traffic. Using both gives a balanced, long-term digital marketing approach.
How much does SEO cost?
It depends on your goals, your website and how competitive your market is. After a free consultation and review of your site we recommend a package and give you a clear quote, with no long contract.
What does an SEO audit include?
We check how Google crawls and indexes your site, page speed and Core Web Vitals, technical errors, on-page content and internal linking, structured data, your Google Business Profile, and your data in Search Console and GA4. You get a prioritised list of fixes. The first audit is free, and if you sign up afterwards you get 5% off your SEO package.
Can you work on my existing website?
Yes. We work on any platform, including WordPress, Laravel, custom HTML/CSS sites, Shopify, Wix and Squarespace. If a rebuild would give better results, we will explain why, but it is never a requirement.
Do you offer ongoing SEO?
Yes. Most clients choose ongoing monthly SEO, covering technical fixes, content, local SEO and reporting, so improvements continue as search and AI results change.
How will I know my SEO is working?
We provide clear reports on a weekly, monthly or quarterly basis, depending on your package, covering rankings, traffic and progress.
Do you offer a free SEO consultation in Kent?
Yes. Consultations run every Tuesday from 11:30am to 12:30pm, subject to availability. Book on site, over Teams or by phone on 020 8467 9222.
Do you only work with businesses in Kent?
No. We are based in Dartford, Kent, but our SEO, website development and digital marketing services are available to businesses across the UK and worldwide. Across Kent we work with businesses in Dartford, Gravesend, Medway, Maidstone, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Canterbury, Ashford, Folkestone, Dover and Thanet.
Do I have to sign a long contract?
No. We offer SEO packages without long contracts, so you stay with us because you are happy with the results.
Dartford
SEO in Dartford
Cortec IT has worked out of Dartford since 2003. Our SEO consultants and web developers sit together at our Wilmington office, a few minutes from Dartford town centre, so if you would rather go through your search performance in person than on a call, you can.
Being local matters more for SEO than it sounds. Google weighs local signals heavily: your Google Business Profile, reviews from nearby customers, and consistent details across local directories. We can visit your premises, photograph your team and your work, and build those signals from real material rather than filling in forms remotely.
Want to see what we are working on? Read more about Cortec IT and follow Cortec IT on LinkedIn for SEO and AI search updates.
Our Dartford office
Since 2003Unit 17, Bybow Farm, Orchard Way, Wilmington, Dartford, Kent DA2 7ER
Nearest station: DartfordBus: The PloughRoutes 429, 477, 414, S10, D12
Speak to David Butler on 020 8467 9222 or email sales@cortecit.co.uk
Areas we cover from this office
DA postcodesDartfordWilmingtonCrayfordBexleyBexleyheathGreenhitheSwanscombeLongfieldGravesendSwanley
Kent
SEO in Kent
Based in Dartford, we help businesses in towns right across the county get found on Google.
Kent is a large county and search behaves differently across it. A business in Canterbury competes against a different set of results from one in Sevenoaks, even for the same words. We build campaigns around the towns that matter to your business rather than treating Kent as a single market.
From our Dartford office we work across the county: north Kent and the Medway towns, west and mid Kent, and east Kent and the coast. The work is the same wherever you trade. Fix what is technically holding the site back, build content around what people actually search for, and earn the local signals Google uses to decide who ranks.
North Kent
6DartfordGravesendMedwayChathamSittingbourneSwale
Our office is in Wilmington, Dartford. Visit us for a free SEO consultation.
West & Mid Kent
4MaidstoneSevenoaksTonbridgeRoyal Tunbridge Wells
East Kent & coast
9CanterburyAshfordFolkestoneDoverMargateRamsgateThanetWhitstableHerne Bay
Free SEO consultation
Free SEO consultation in Kent
Not sure where your website stands? Book a free consultation on site, over Teams or by phone. Our web developers and SEO consultants will carry out a free SEO audit, review your online presence and recommend improvements. Sign up after your audit and get 5% off your SEO package.
DayEvery Tuesday
Time11:30am to 12:30pm*
Call us020 8467 9222
Emailsales@cortecit.co.uk
*Subject to availability. Please call or email to book your slot.
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