Working with me
How it works when you get in touch, and what to expect.
Who is Snappy Squid?+
Snappy Squid is me, Sharon: an SEO and website specialist based in Altrincham. I help small businesses across Greater Manchester and the UK get found on Google, Google Maps and AI search. More about me.
Who do you work with?+
Small businesses, sole traders and SMEs: trades and local services, healthcare and dental practices, property and hospitality businesses, startups, and agencies that need extra help. See the sectors I work with.
How do I get started?+
Send me a message about your business and what you want to improve. I’ll reply with my thoughts and, if it’s a fit, a fixed quote.
How do we keep in touch?+
By email and message, so everything is in writing and easy to look back on. You deal with me directly every time, not an account manager.
Do you work with businesses outside Manchester?+
Yes. I’m based in Altrincham, and work with businesses across the UK. Everything can be done remotely.
Do you work with agencies?+
Yes. I offer white-label local SEO and website support for agencies. Agency services.
Do you have an office?+
Yes. My office is in Altrincham town centre, a short walk from the tram station. If it’s easier, I can meet you somewhere convenient instead, or come to your premises. Day to day, most of my work is done by email and message, so you don’t need to visit unless you want to.
Prices and contracts
Clear prices, quoted up front.
How much do your services cost?+
Local SEO starts from £250 a month, a technical SEO audit from £250, schema markup from £95 and a starter website from £795. See all prices.
Do I have to sign a long contract?+
No. There are no long contracts. Monthly services can be stopped when you need to.
Will I get a fixed quote?+
Yes. You’ll get a fixed quote before any work starts, so there are no surprise invoices.
Is hosting included in website prices?+
No. Most clients buy hosting and their domain name directly so they own them outright. I’m happy to recommend a host and help you set it up.
Local SEO, SEO and AI search
Getting found on Google, Google Maps and AI tools.
How long does SEO take to work?+
Quick wins, like fixing technical problems or tidying a Google Business Profile, can help within weeks. Bigger ranking gains usually build over three to six months.
Can you guarantee first place on Google?+
No, and anyone who does isn’t being straight with you. Rankings depend on your competition, location and reviews. I’ll fix what’s holding you back and report honestly on progress.
Can you set up my Google Business Profile?+
Yes. Set-up costs £125, including categories, services, service areas and photos. Google Business Profile set-up.
Can you help me show up in ChatGPT and AI search?+
Yes, as part of my SEO work: schema, consistent business details, answer-first content and technical fixes. Nobody can guarantee a mention. AI search.
What is a technical SEO audit?+
A health check of the parts of your website that affect how Google finds and ranks it, explained in plain English with a prioritised fix list. Technical SEO audit.
Websites
New sites, redesigns and looking after them.
What platform do you build websites on?+
I build websites on WordPress, in hand-coded HTML or on Unicorn Platform, depending on what suits your business. WordPress is a good choice if you want to update the site yourself; HTML and Unicorn Platform suit smaller, simpler sites that need to be fast and low-maintenance. Website design
Will a redesign hurt my Google rankings?+
Not if it’s planned properly. I map old pages to new ones and set up redirects, so you keep what’s working. Website redesign.
Do you look after websites after launch?+
Yes. Care plans cover updates and backups from £35 a month, with an option that includes monthly edits. Care plans.
Can you write the words for my website?+
Yes. Website copy is £85 a page, or £350 for five pages. Content writing.
What I don’t do
Honest limits, so you know straight away if I’m the right fit.
Do you do branding, logos or van signage?+
No, but I know some great people who do branding, logos, van signage and print. Drop me a message and I’ll happily put you in touch.
Do you run Google Ads or social media ads?+
No. I focus on SEO, AI search, websites and content. If you need paid ads, I can point you to a specialist.
Do you guarantee results?+
I don’t guarantee rankings, AI mentions or a number of enquiries, because nobody controls Google or AI tools. I do guarantee clear prices, honest advice and plain-English updates.