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SEO Specialist Melbourne

I help Melbourne businesses get found on Google by customers already searching for what they do. I'm Caleb, a local SEO specialist with 7+ years' experience, and I've worked on the SEO for firms including MST Lawyers and Turner Freeman.

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What does an SEO specialist do for a Melbourne business?

An SEO specialist improves your website, Google Business Profile and online reputation so you rank higher on search engines when people look for your services. That covers the organic search results, the map results near you, and increasingly AI answers such as Google's AI Overviews and ChatGPT.

Unlike a large digital marketing agency, you deal directly with the person running your SEO strategy. I'm based in Queensland and work with Melbourne clients remotely, through video calls, a live dashboard and direct access to me by phone or email.

How many people search for local services in Melbourne?

Here's roughly how many times a month locals search for common trades and professionals. Each search is a potential customer choosing from the few companies that show up first.

  • Plumber

    4,400

  • Pest control

    4,400

  • Dentist

    2,900

  • Builders

    2,900

  • Electrician

    1,900

  • Accountant

    1,600

  • Lawyers

    1,300

  • Air conditioning

    1,000

Average monthly Google searches in Australia for each service plus "Melbourne". Source: Google Ads keyword data via DataForSEO, October 2026. Figures are estimates.

What makes SEO in Melbourne different

Melbourne is a big, spread-out market, so the business that wins in Richmond isn't always the one that wins in Dandenong or Werribee.

Caleb Johnstone, local SEO specialist working with Melbourne businesses
01

A city of distinct markets

Someone in the eastern suburbs searching for a builder sees different results to someone in the west. Your strategy should focus on the areas where you actually take jobs, rather than trying to rank across the whole city at once.

02

Crowded professional services

Law, accounting and health are heavily contested search markets here. I've worked on SEO for law firms like MST Lawyers and Turner Freeman, and for clinics like Principle Four Osteopathy and QV Physiotherapy, where expert content and strong practitioner profiles make a real difference.

03

Authority wins close races

When competitors have the basics right, quality backlinks and genuine reviews decide who ranks first. Link building is part of the SEO strategy from the start, not an afterthought.

04

One specialist, no account managers

Plenty of Melbourne agencies put a junior account manager between you and the work. With me, the person you talk to is the person running your SEO.

What's included in an SEO campaign

Every search engine optimisation campaign is built around what's actually holding your site back. These are the main parts.

02

On-page SEO

Service pages and content that answer what customers are searching for, with clear structure and internal links.

Learn more about on-page SEO

How working together works

  1. 1

    Free growth roadmap

    I look at your website, Google Business Profile, backlinks and the competitors ranking ahead of you, then send a one-page roadmap with the three moves likely to bring the biggest return, plus a short video walking you through it.

  2. 2

    A quote based on the roadmap

    I don't publish a set price. Your industry, the competition, your budget and your website all change the scope. The roadmap shows me what's needed, then I quote. No lock-in contracts.

  3. 3

    Kick-off call

    A video call to agree on priorities, target keywords and the services that matter most to your business.

  4. 4

    Monthly work

    Content, links, profile updates and technical fixes, completed each month in order of impact.

  5. 5

    Live reporting

    A live dashboard to check rankings, traffic and click-through rate any time, plus a monthly catch-up if you want one.

Caleb Johnstone, local SEO specialist working with Melbourne businesses

Businesses I've worked with

In Melbourne, I've worked on the SEO for MST Lawyers and Turner Freeman, and I work with health clinics including Principle Four Osteopathy and QV Physiotherapy in the CBD, Pakenham Osteopathy in the south-east and Seaview Health in Beaumaris, Bayside Melbourne. Across Australia, clients include Morgan Insurance Brokers and Advanced Clean Air.

  • MST Lawyers logo
  • Turner Freeman logo
  • Morgan Insurance Brokers logo
  • Advanced Clean Air logo
  • Principle Four Osteopathy logo
  • QV Physiotherapy logo
  • Pakenham Osteopathy logo
  • Seaview Health logo
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What could SEO be worth to your business?

Move the sliders to match your business. It's a rough estimate to help you think about the opportunity, not a forecast.

Additional monthly visitors
500
Additional enquiries per month
15
Additional customers per month
4.5
Estimated additional monthly revenue
$6,750
Estimated additional annual revenue
$81,000

Estimates only. Results depend on your market, competition, website and how quickly changes are made. I don't guarantee rankings or revenue.

Get a free growth roadmap

How long does SEO take in Melbourne?

Most businesses see early movement within a few months, but competitive keywords in Melbourne usually take six to twelve months or more. It depends on your competition, your website's starting point and how quickly changes get made.

Typical timeline

  1. Stage 1

    Months 1 to 3

    Technical fixes, on-page fixes and your Google profile

  2. Stage 2

    Months 3 to 6

    Content and links start moving rankings

  3. Stage 3

    Months 6 to 12+

    Competitive keywords

Typical timeline, varies by market

Who this is for (and who it isn't)

Fit if

  • You want more enquiries and traffic from Google
  • You want to deal directly with the person running your campaign
  • You're happy to work remotely over video calls
  • You can give access to your website and Google Business Profile

Not a fit if

  • You want guaranteed first page rankings
  • You want cheap, bulk links
  • You need someone in your office every week
  • You want a large agency with account managers

SEO Melbourne FAQs

It depends on your industry, your competition and the state of your website. I put together a free growth roadmap first, then quote based on what your business needs. No lock-in contracts.

Yes. SEO doesn't need someone in your office. We meet over video, you get a live dashboard, and you can call or email me directly.

Early movement usually shows within a few months. Competitive keywords in Melbourne typically take six to twelve months or more.

Yes. I've worked on SEO for law firms including MST Lawyers and Turner Freeman. See my page on SEO for lawyers for more.

No, and be wary of anyone who does. What I can promise is everything gets done properly every month and you can see the results on your live dashboard.

No. You stay because it's delivering, not because you're locked in.

Get a free Melbourne growth roadmap

Send me your website and the services you want more enquiries for. I'll look at your site, your Google Business Profile and the competitors ranking ahead of you, then send you a one-page roadmap with the moves I'd make first. No hard sell.

I also help clients in Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Sydney and Perth, as well as lawyers, dentists and tradies.