At Direct Submit, we’re a full-service digital marketing agency serving Gateshead and businesses across the North East. We’re known for delivering measurable, results-driven strategies that help our clients grow online.
Whether you need effective SEO services, a comprehensive SEO audit, support recovering from a Google algorithm update, expert help creating high-performing content, a targeted link-building strategy, our experienced team is here to help you succeed.
Contact Direct Submit today on 0800 669 6848 to learn how we can support your Gateshead based business with expert SEO services designed to deliver long-term results.
Expand your regular customer base. Our SEO process helps you speak to your potential customers. We help generate campaigns that result in loyal, lasting customers.
Local SEO is a wise marketing investment that can quickly pay dividends. It’s relatively inexpensive, and if maintained, it is worth every penny of your investment.
Better rankings will mean more traffic & your business will grow. We’ve been helping ambitious brands in Durham improve their search visibility since 2002.
The complex process of making your website appear higher in the natural (free or unpaid) search engine results.
Get highly targeted visitors to your website immediately, with Google advertising, commonly referred to as PPC.
Are you targeting local areas to grow your business and increase its visibility? Local SEO will boost your online presence locally.
Armed with our in-depth knowledge of SEO and a selection of keyword research tools, we’ll uncover the most relevant keywords and phrases to target your target audience.
As of 2021, the content on your website accounts for roughly 50% of how your website appears in Google. We create content that users love and Google adores.
Built around affordability, we believe SEO and other digital marketing services should be affordable for all businesses.
We will create a bespoke SEO plan to meet the needs of your business and utilise a full range of professional SEO services to enhance your online visibility in Gateshead and beyond, giving you a competitive edge.
If you’re unsure of the right direction to go, our free SEO website audit will help you pinpoint where you have the greatest opportunities to make improvements and get a feel for working with our team to see if the fit is right for your business.
We also offer a range of proven SEO Packages that represent great value for money while delivering you expert SEO Services.
We have four core values at the heart of everything we do for our clients, these are Focus, Create, Deliver and Achieve.
Our clients enjoy a huge competitive edge in the search engines. Our SEO methodology is cutting-edge, results-driven, and affordable.
Our Digital Marketing & SEO Services can help you gain exposure to your potential customers, plus help your business get to the first page of Google.
Experience the advantage of a visually stunning and highly functional website. Our web design strategies are innovative, user-centric, and cost-effective. Our aim; heightened engagement, increased likelihood of enquiries and repeat custom.
Absolutely—SEO is a smart move whether you’re a solo entrepreneur, an established small business, or managing a large organisation. The beauty of search engine optimisation is that it levels the digital playing field: from local bakeries to national retailers, any website looking to attract more targeted visitors can benefit.
No matter your industry or the size of your operation, there are potential customers online searching for the products and services you offer. With an effective SEO strategy, we’ve watched small businesses outrank and outperform industry giant, including household names like Amazon and eBay, simply by having the right approach.
If your competitors are getting found online and you’re not, SEO is your ticket to changing the game. Investing in SEO means your business can be discovered by new customers when it matters most, right at the point they’re ready to buy.
The bottom line is that virtually every business benefits from improved search engine visibility. In fact, about 90% of web pages generate no traffic at all from Google search results. searches.If you don’t currently do SEO, you can guarantee your website is part of that statistic.
By optimising your website architecture, content, and links, an agency like Direct Submit can help you rank higher on search engine results pages (SERPs), generating:
Outsourcing to an SEO Agency is a cost-effective way to help promote your website and ecommerce websites using ecommerce SEO services to the major search engines. Think of SEO as an investment rather than a quick fix. While there will be some fast amends and immediate results, SEO strategies developed by SEO experts should be viewed in the longer term and are designed to generate brand value and grow your business and achieve your business goals over time.
We understand that every business has unique goals—and that’s why our range of SEO packages is designed to grow with you, offering flexibility without locking you into lengthy contracts or upfront setup fees. Plus, each package comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee, allowing you to invest with confidence.
Choose from three levels of service:
Essential SEO:
Perfect if you’re looking to establish a strong SEO foundation, the Essential package includes weekly website audits, targeted keyword research, backlink analysis, a bespoke SEO strategy, technical and onsite optimisation, image and speed improvements, link building, business citation management, Google Business Profile optimisation, regular blog posts (up to 2 per month), comprehensive monthly reports, and Google Analytics integration.
Core SEO:
Building on the Essential package, Core adds competitor research, a robust content strategy with editorial calendar, advanced local and national SEO targeting, enhanced Google Business Profile management, additional monthly blogs (up to 4 per month) and guest articles, and a performance guarantee (such as aiming for Page 1 visibility within 90 days).
Enterprise SEO:
This all-encompassing package brings everything from Essential and Core but increases the volume and depth. More blogs posts (up to 6 per month) each month, proactive broken link management, optimised website content, and outreach to grow your brand mentions and authority.
With no setup costs and short-term commitment options, you’re free to select the package that’s right for your current ambitions and scale up as your needs evolve. If you’d like help choosing or want a bespoke plan, don’t hesitate to contact us for tailored recommendations.
Google uses a combination of relevance (how well your business matches the search query), distance (how close your business is to the searcher), and prominence (how well-known your business is online).
Every successful SEO campaign starts with a made-to-measure plan. We begin by getting to know your business, your industry, and your competition, so we can craft a strategy that aligns with your immediate needs and long-term ambitions.
Our approach sets clear short-term milestones (think the first three months) alongside bigger goals for six and twelve months ahead. Early on, we get straight to work resolving any technical barriers and on-site SEO issues—laying a solid foundation for growth right from month one.
Once your website is in tip-top shape, we shift focus to proactive efforts designed to lift your rankings and maximise your online presence. Each month, our strategy adapts to performance data and the evolving landscape, ensuring your site steadily climbs in search results and stays ahead of the curve.
If you own a small business, differentiating yourself in a competitive market is crucial for growth. A strong online presence is vital for attracting new customers and building your brand through effective link building strategies. Begin by optimising your website for search engines and making sure it’s mobile-friendly to accommodate the increasing number of smartphone users.
White hat link building focuses on ethical, search engine-approved strategies to earn valuable backlinks for your website. This might include listing your business in reputable online directories, publishing high-quality guest articles on authoritative industry blogs, and engaging with relevant community websites. Building genuine relationships with others in your field, sharing useful content, and earning mentions or citations from trusted sources like industry publications or local chambers of commerce all play a key role. These methods help strengthen your site’s authority and improve your visibility in search results while adhering to Google’s best practices.
Creating content that performs starts with a clear commitment to quality and trustworthiness. After conducting a detailed SEO audit, we identify the gaps in your current content and develop a content plan tailored to your brand and goals.
Our team writes every piece with your audience in mind, balancing informative and engaging language with Google’s E-E-A-T principles—Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness. This means we:
With a forward-thinking content calendar, you can be confident that your website will regularly feature fresh, relevant, and trustworthy material designed to satisfy both your audience and search engines alike.
An SEO audit is a comprehensive evaluation of the key factors impacting your website, conducted by Search Engine Optimisation experts. An SEO Audit identifies the critical elements affecting your website’s performance and provides all the necessary data and files to help improve your website’s online performance.
We’re a friendly bunch and no question is too daft. Please get in touch if you would like any help with your Digital Marketing Project.
Keith Pattison – Owner & Founder
