Total SEO & Marketing Limited Reviews 

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4.9

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Evaluating 38 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the professional, knowledgeable, and committed staff for their helpfulness and expertise. Many people report significant improvements in SEO and Google Ads performance, leading to increased traffic and leads. Reviewers frequently commend the excellent customer service, noting clear, open communication and proactive support. The overall service is described as outstanding, with consumers appreciating the personalized approach and expertise that helps their businesses grow. People feel confident in the company's detailed reports and practical advice, trusting them to deliver on promises for online presence and marketing.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We’ve been working with TotalSEO for around two years now, and while there have been ups and downs along the way, the solid communication with Simon has really helped us work through all issues. Thank... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The team at Total SEO marketing , did some amazing work this last month and I can see improvements as the weeks went on , clear understandable reports . Big shout to Megan , who was looking after Spe... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

SEO can be a minefield. It's complex, involved and ever changing. It's also vital, if you want your services seen – following research, the initial advice from Simon, the CEO of Total SEO provided the... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I would highly recommend Total SEO whom I’ve been working with for the last few months with my website. Simon was my first point of contact and explained everything to me in layman’s terms he wasn’t p... See more

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  1. SEO Service
  2. Internet Marketing Service
  3. Online Marketing Agency
  4. Search Engine Company

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We help business websites get found in search engines, our team of Digital Marketing Experts have considerable experience when it comes to helping increase visibility, improve traffic and help gain more enquiries and sales. We have been established since 2004 and take pride in helping business owners achieve their goals. If you have a website and would like help getting it found in searches, speak to our team today.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional customer service…

I am very happy with the services from Total SEO, a big shout out to Katherine, Ben & Hannah who look after our social media campaigns, they make sure they are always very topical and relevant to our industry sector. The team are always quick to respond, and nothing is ever too much trouble for them. I would highly recommend.

Anne Hartley – Director – Gregory-Martin International Limited

June 16, 2025
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Reply from Total SEO & Marketing Limited

Hi Anne,

Thank you for your fantastic feedback! We're so pleased to know you’re happy with the support and service from the team. It means a lot to us to be recognised, and we truly value your continued trust.

Kind regards
Claire Hall
Office Manager

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Snake oil - They made a right mess of it-avoid at all costs

I was looking for someone to take over the website and advertising to free myself up to do other pressing issues. Clearly SEO is a crowded marketplace and anyone trying to start a business is bombarded with companies trying to get your business.
I chose total SEO based on reviews, and as said above I wanted someone to manage the website ect.

I had a godaddy site and was steered to Shopify by total SEO, and was then expected to learn the ropes with Shopify and create a brand new website, this took ages and went against my intentions of cutting back in the hours spent on the website. I then got a free, unasked for, evaluation of my Shopify website, and was told it was not upto scratch and a colleague of total-seo would build me a new one. £1.7k later, and with minimal consultation with myself, I obtained a web-site that was a letdown, it's a mess and not compatible with Google ads, which total seo failed to address, but still went ahead and set up expensive advertising that has been a flop.

Google has suspended most advertising as the website fails to meet their basic standards.

As for the total SEO assistance for my business I received a blog once a month, and a report telling me some key words were up, and some were down. I don't believe this helped any sales. In short it felt like I was receiving a tick box service with no real push to get the website up the rankings.
In short if you wish to waste £6k-£12k a year on some snake oil, then pile in here, otherwise do what I should have done in the first place and learn about SEO, and do it yourself.

Update: 17th June

I note your reply Simon (Total SEO manager) and would not normally respond further, but in this instance, I feel compelled to do so.

Firstly, any emails I sent to the web developer were private and not intended for your review. At no point did I grant permission for these to be shared or published by yourself.

Regarding the website, your company initially advised that I move from my existing platform to Shopify. I was informed you do not develop websites and I would need to build it myself, which I did. Subsequently, you advised that you had a web designer who could enhance the site. Despite my reluctance, you carried out an unsolicited review of the new site and again recommended your designer, to which I eventually agreed.

The invoice for this web work was £1,700, which i naively thought would buy a state of the art professional, SEO compliant, website.
To my disappointment I received a logo that strongly resembled a cheap BP logo.
I deeply disagree with your assertion that i did not express unhappiness with this process as through email, I expressed my dissatisfaction to the web designer over their work, which prompted the only phone call I received during the website construction—this focused solely on the logo, and revolved around he knew best.
A week later, and without any further website discussion, I received an email stating that the site was finished. To say I was disappointed would be an understatement.
The banner image resembled a toxic sewage outflow, and the color scheme looked as though it had been inspired by Ronald McDonald’s wardrobe.
The content was not SEO compliant, the blogs had no links to the website, in short it was a basic throw together job, and was dreadful.

Whilst you state you're not directly responsible, you and your staff repeatedly pushed for this firm to build my website, and it’s clear your businesses work closely together, and support each other's services.

(I've consulted a shopify web designer and their take on your website starts......"this custom design is even worse than shopifys free themes" and it gets worse from there!)

Regarding marketing, under your management, my advertising spend increased from £0 (on my original site) to £600 per month.
With this budget, virtually any product or service would have seen increased traffic, so taking sole credit for improved performance is, at best, debatable.

In addition to advertising costs you charged £700 per month in fees.

I raised the point with your staff —whether spending upto £1,300 per month on advertising only, and cutting you out, might have yielded a better return, which received no answer.

For the cost, I received one blog per month (without links to the website, or any marketing ie Facebook ect), and one email outlining key word rankings, which showed no trend(s).

Even though I work in a niche market the rankings were unimpressive, and each month as many fell as went up, and I disagree that you influenced any SEO rankings.
I did bring rankings up with your staff, who blamed Google upheavals for failures.

After some five months I've called it a day, and due to your response I've dropped you to one star. This was money wasted!

I'm reflecting on my experience, and it's genuine feedback with no malice intended.

June 15, 2025
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Reply from Total SEO & Marketing Limited

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I appreciate your acknowledgment of our team’s professionalism, communication and accessibility. I’m sorry to hear that your experience did not meet expectations, and I’ve reached out by phone and WhatsApp to discuss this in more detail, as I’d welcome the opportunity to resolve matters constructively.

We are a family-run business and a Google Partner, we take great pride in the work we do. It's disheartening that your review focuses largely on a website built by a completely separate company which was not part of the services we were contracted by you to deliver.

Our initial recommendation to migrate from GoDaddy to Shopify was made following collaborative discussions with you, mainly because your original platform had technical limitations and could not support essential features like a Google Shopping feed, a critical component for e-commerce visibility and Google Shopping Ads. From reading your own one-star review of GoDaddy it seems clear you were keen to move away from their platform.

You were fully in control of the decision to either stick with your current GoDaddy website, build a new site yourself or engage a web developer of your choice to take care of the new build. You initially chose to build a Shopify site yourself, and once this launched we provided a complimentary UX (user experience) review with suggestions to help improve performance and effectiveness in converting traffic into sales.

Following that, we introduced you, entirely optionally, to a third-party web developer we’ve worked with previously. They operate completely independently, we have no control over their pricing, process or scope of work. Any agreement entered into was between you and them directly.

I am surprised by your comments that the new website the developer built was created with “minimal consultation” and was a “letdown.” The developer shared an email from you expressing satisfaction with their work, as below:

"Thank you for your work on the new website. I think there needs to be a bit of work on some of the images [...] Clearly a lot of work has gone into it and it's coming together well, and there is more of a professional look about the site."

At no point were any issues or dissatisfaction with the site raised with them or with us.

Our role throughout was managing your SEO and Google Ads campaigns. The Ads campaign, as you know, delivered excellent results. The SEO was also performing well. As of your last SEO report, you had 14 keywords ranked at position 1, 22 in the top 5, and 28 in the top 10 on page one, showing a solid growth in both visibility and traffic.

We were clear from the outset that SEO is a long-term strategy. Fluctuations are normal, but consistent gains lay the groundwork for sustained growth. It’s disappointing to hear the service described as a “tick box exercise,” especially given the tailored roadmap we provided you with at the start which outlined a clear strategy and provided details or the specific work to be undertaken. I’ve reviewed the work completed against the agreed roadmap, and everything has been delivered, along with additional work. The ranking improvements we have seen are a direct result of this.

I don't feel that a two-star review provides an accurate reflection of the improvements we made to the website's visibility and traffic, especially as the majority of your review is in relation to a different company who you engaged to build a new website. We stand by the value of our work and the results we have achieved for you.

That said, we’re always open to constructive feedback as it helps us improve as a business and I am keen to discuss your experience further if you’d like to reach out to me directly.

Simon Chapple
Company Director

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great people to work with

Great people to work with, Alen and Annie, nicely written articles. results are gradually getting better, My industry is very flooded so takes longer than average to get results.
Questions always answered
Thank you guys

May 30, 2025
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Reply from Total SEO & Marketing Limited

Hi Daniel,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We truly appreciate your kind words and your continued trust in our team. It’s a pleasure working with you, and we look forward to supporting your ongoing success.

Kind regards
Claire Hall
Office Manager

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

More than just a digital marketing…

More than just a digital marketing agency, they’re a true partner in growth. From boosting our brand visibility to helping us dominate search results with their expert SEO, SMO, and SEA strategies — they’ve been instrumental every step of the way. Truly grateful for their dedication and results-driven approach!

May 7, 2025
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Reply from Total SEO & Marketing Limited

Hi Kiriakos and Tatiana

Thank you for your fantastic feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that our strategies have made a positive impact on your brand’s growth. We’re grateful for the opportunity to support your business and truly appreciate your recognition.

Kind regards
Claire Hall
Office Manager

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Alen Simon and the team are great and…

Alen Simon and the team are great and they will always go an extra mile for you!
Competive prices for an excellent service!

May 1, 2025
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Reply from Total SEO & Marketing Limited

Hi Attilio,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback. We truly appreciate your support and are delighted to hear you had a positive experience with our team. If there’s anything else we can assist you with in the future, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Kind regards
Claire Hall
Office Manager

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What a superb service

What a superb service! The report is so detailed, and the information is clear and understandable. I love the iconography and rating system; it really helps you see at a glance how important and/or easy a fix will be. I would highly recommend Total SEO for all your website audits. Thank you, Total SEO.

April 23, 2025
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Reply from Total SEO & Marketing Limited

Hi Vanessa,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and share your experience.

We’re pleased to hear that you found the report detailed and the information easy to follow. It’s encouraging to know that the iconography and rating system were helpful in assessing priorities at a glance.

We appreciate your recommendation and are glad to have been of assistance.

Kind regards
Claire Hall
Office Manager

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Excellent service, really exceeded my expectations.

March 31, 2025
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Reply from Total SEO & Marketing Limited

Hi Lanré,

Thank you very much for the postive feedback and I am thrillled to hear we have exceeded your expectations. It means a lot to us, and we look forward to supporting you again in the future!

Kind regards
Claire Hall
Office Manager

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Chloe and Hannah at Total SEO have…

Chloe and Hannah at Total SEO have worked hard to achieve my company goals. They are a credit to their company and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them and Total SEO.

March 17, 2025
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Reply from Total SEO & Marketing Limited

Hi Simon,

Thank you so much for your kind words and recommendation, it really means a lot to us. We're so pleased to hear how Chloe and Hannah have helped you reach your goals and look forward to continuing working with you.

Kind regards
Claire Hall
Office Manager

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely excellent service

Absolutely excellent service. Above and beyond would be putting it mildly. The care and attention to customers is outstanding. Our experience has been nothing short of exceptional. The quality for the price is nothing short of reasonable. This company know what you are doing and they take time to familiarize themselves with your company. Unlike previous companies that take thousands, the results are laid out simply and effortlessly. No no fuss. But excellent service and amazing quality. Thank you!

April 7, 2025
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Reply from Total SEO & Marketing Limited

Thank you so much for your lovely review Annemarie!

We’re really grateful for your kind words and thrilled to hear that you are having such a positive experience with us.

Providing outstanding service and real, transparent results is exactly what we strive for, so it means a lot to know we hit the mark for you. It’s a pleasure working with you and getting to know your business, and we’re so glad you’ve seen such a positive difference.

Kind regards
Michelle Chapple - Director

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very professional and experienced

I am a small business owner and needed some help with SEO and key words etc to boost my business, as this is a mind field to me. I had an initial call with Simon who was super helpful and knowledgeable. Then Chloe has worked on my SEO for a few months, she is very professional and friendly. She always explained everything to me thoroughly with everything she was working on and asked if i had any questions. I will continue to work with them in the future. Many thanks

January 7, 2025
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Reply from Total SEO & Marketing Limited

Hi Clare,

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're really glad to hear you've had a great experience working with Simon and Chloe. It's been a pleasure supporting your business. We're always here to help and if you need any further assistance please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Kind regards
Claire Hall
Office Manager

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Total SEO has been providing excellent…

Total SEO has been providing excellent advise tailored to your requirements. The staff are very friendly and always available to help you in this minefield of SEO.

March 28, 2025
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Reply from Total SEO & Marketing Limited

Hi Geraint,

Thank you so much for the kind words! We really appreciate your feedback and look forward to continuing our work together. If there's ever anything you need, we're always here to help.  

Kind regards
Claire Hall 
Office Manager 

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Service & Results from Total SEO

We've been working with Total SEO for the past few months and have been thoroughly impressed with their expertise and professionalism. Their team is highly proactive, responsive, and committed to delivering great results. Thanks to their efforts, we've seen strong performance improvements and have confidently increased our accounts with them. Highly recommend their services!

March 12, 2025
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Reply from Total SEO & Marketing Limited

Hi Daniel,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a positive review. We appreciate your trust in our services and are committed to delivering continued success. It’s a pleasure working with you, and we look forward to supporting your growth. If you ever need anything, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Kind regards
Claire Hall
Office Manager

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Would recommend!

From the initial call and subsequent review with Simon, to the work of Alen, Annie and the team, we are seeing an increase in our SEO performance. Friendly and approachable, providing excellent value for money. Thank you!

March 17, 2025
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Reply from Total SEO & Marketing Limited

Hi Caroline,

Thank you so much for your review and kind words! We're delighted to hear you're seeing positive results and appreciate your support. If you ever need anything, we're always here to help!

Kind regards
Claire Hall
Office Manager

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have been working with Total SEO for…

We have been working with Total SEO for just over 3 months and so far I am very impressed. Their recommendations are very clear and easy to implement. Ben & Ben both seem to have understood our business very quickly which has led to some great results so far. I would definitely recommend!

March 14, 2025
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Reply from Total SEO & Marketing Limited

Hi Michael,

Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear you're pleased with our service and the results so far. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to continuing our work together. If you ever need anything, we're always here to help!

Kind regards
Claire Hall
Office Manager

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

During my time with them I was…

During my time with them I was allocated a personal Manager of my systems, her name Elise was very professional and always available to answer questions. She routinely provided me with Reports and Data and it was comforting to know she was there behind my back. At no point did I have any problems and would use them again should my finances allow.

March 11, 2025
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Reply from Total SEO & Marketing Limited

Hi Alan,

Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that Elise provided you with professional support and was always available to assist. Knowing that you felt reassured and well-informed throughout your time with us means a lot. We really appreciate your feedback and would love to work with you again in the future. If there's anything we can do to help, don't hesitate to reach out!

Kind regards
Claire Hall
Office Manager

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We've had a great experience with Total…

We've had a great experience with Total SEO so far (now into month 3). From the initial call with Simon, to the work being led by Megan, they've been responsive, professional and all the dials are moving in the right direction (I know SEO takes time to have an effect). Simon's analysis of our homepage was really insightful, making simple yet effective suggestions to improve it. Really impressed so far and we're looking forward to them having a tangible impact on our enquiry figures.

March 10, 2025
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Reply from Total SEO & Marketing Limited

Hi Robert,

Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your experience with Total SEO! We're thrilled to hear that you've found our team responsive and professional, and that you're already seeing positive movement in the right direction. SEO is indeed a long-term game, and it's great to know that Simon’s insights and Megan’s efforts have been valuable to your journey so far. We’re excited to continue working with you and look forward to helping drive even more tangible results for your business!

If there's ever anything you need, don't hesitate to reach out.

Kind regards
Claire Hall
Office Manager

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service

Excellent customer service, Lara was always on hand to answer any queries and nothing was ever too much trouble. I was always given prompt and constructive advice which was easy for me to follow even though I am not a techy person! The whole team are a pleasure to deal with. I won't hesitate to use them again and am planning for them to undertake some PPC campaigns for me in the future.

February 27, 2025
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Reply from Total SEO & Marketing Limited

Hi Kelly,

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that Lara and the team provided excellent support. We appreciate your trust in us and look forward to working with you on your upcoming PPC campaigns! In the meantime, if you need anything at all, please do reach out.

Kind regards
Claire Hall
Office Manager

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpful and comprehensive report

Simon was very helpful and provided a comprehensive report of the charity's website and online profile. The report was honest, commending places where we were doing well and highlighting areas where we might improve. Simon has been extremely helpful in our initial enquiries and very speedy in replying to emails. Definitely recommend if you are looking to carry out a review of your online presence and how this might be improved.

February 19, 2025
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Reply from Total SEO & Marketing Limited

Hi Sharon,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. I'm really pleased to hear that you found the report both comprehensive and insightful. Your recommendation means a lot, and we're here if you ever need further assistance with your online presence. Thanks again!

Kinds regards
Claire Hall
Office Manager

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I would highly recommend Total SEO and…

I would highly recommend Total SEO and cannot fault any of the staff or services that they provide.
The customer service is exceptional and the staff are always helpful, polite and professional.
Special thanks to Lara who have managed my campaign and have been absolutely amazing.

February 20, 2025
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Reply from Total SEO & Marketing Limited

Thank you so much for your review Lisa! We truly appreciate your kind words and are thrilled to hear you’ve had such a positive experience with Total SEO.

Providing exceptional customer service is at the heart of what we do, and it’s fantastic to know that our team has met your expectations.

A special thank you for highlighting Lara’s efforts, she will be delighted to hear your feedback!

Kind regards
Michelle Chapple - Director

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Being a complete Noob when it comes to…

Being a complete Noob when it comes to SEO and Online Strategy I reached out to Total SEO & Marketing in the hope of getting some advice on what I was doing right and ultimately, what I was doing wrong.
They provided me with a very well written report with both and advice for free.
Yes, they asked to work with me afterwards, but why wouldn't they.
The report is written in a format I can understand and I will take a way a lot from it. I cannot thank the team enough for the help provided and when I can afford to work with them - I will. (Just won't be any time soon :D)
In the meantime I found them very professional and courteous.

February 17, 2025
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Reply from Total SEO & Marketing Limited

Hi Simon,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review! We're delighted to hear that you found our report helpful and easy to understand. It’s great to know that you took value from our recommendations, and we really appreciate your positive feedback. Whenever the time is right for you, we’d love the opportunity to work together. In the meantime, if you ever have any questions, we’re always here to help.

Kind regards
Claire Hall
Office Manager

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