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Freelance SEO Consultant Based in Brighton

I help my clients audit their websites, fix the issues that are holding them back, and build long-term visibility in both traditional and AI-generated search.

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James Hubbard - Freelance SEO consultant in Brighton

Practical SEO and Web Development Expertise for Growing Businesses

Over a career spanning more than 20 years, I have helped hundreds of small and medium-sized businesses across a wide range of sectors improve their visibility in search, fix issues with their existing websites, or build entirely new ones from scratch.

What sets my approach apart is the combination of hands-on SEO and web development expertise. Whether you need a thorough audit, ongoing support fixing issues with your current site, a new website built with search and usability in mind, or a long-term strategy to grow your visibility in both traditional and AI-generated search results, I can help with the strategy and the execution.

I am results-driven and focused on meeting my clients’ objectives. Together, we will formulate a plan that will make a meaningful difference to your online visibility, your traffic, and ultimately the success of your business.

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My Web Development & SEO Services

Website Audits

During my time as Head of SEO at a digital marketing agency, and throughout many years working freelance, I have audited hundreds of websites. Every audit is custom-written and focuses on clearly identifying the key issues that may be limiting your search engine visibility.

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SEO Services

Practical, joined-up SEO services to help your business grow through search. From technical SEO and on-page optimisation to content marketing, AI search optimisation, and link building, I offer flexible monthly retainers tailored to your goals and budget.

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Website Services

Hands-on support for every aspect of running your website. From WordPress maintenance and bug fixing to careful migrations between hosts, platforms, or domains, I help businesses keep their sites secure, reliable, and performing at their best.

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Why Work With Me?

I’m a highly experienced freelance SEO consultant and a former Head of SEO for a digital marketing agency in Brighton. Over the last 20 years, I have audited hundreds of websites, giving me a unique insight into common technical and UX issues that can hinder search engine visibility and organic traffic referral.

Working with me, you can expect:

Technical expertise

Building websites, fixing technical SEO issues, and troubleshooting crawling and indexing issues are second nature to me.

Minimal jargon

I won’t perplex you with technical terminology. I explain the issues in layman’s terms and provide clear guidance on fixing them.

Attention to detail

Good SEO involves getting all the little details right. Together, we can identify and resolve these snagging issues.

One of the most talented SEOs I’ve worked with. James’ audits are so insightful, well-written and informative.

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What My Clients Say

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   Lauren Radford 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. James carried out a full SEO audit of our website, and I was extremely pleased with the report he produced. It was thorough, insightful and clearly presented, highlighting key areas for improvement and helping us make some important decisions about the future of our website. I would highly recommend James to any business looking for expert, practical SEO advice.
  
 
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   Jovida Jakutiene 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We have been extremely pleased with the work James Hubbard Consulting has done for our business. Over time, we’ve seen a noticeable increase in patients finding us online, which has highlighted the strength of the SEO and organic search presence James has built for us.

Professional, knowledgeable, and very easy to work with. We really appreciate the ongoing support and would highly recommend.
  
 
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   Mike Bannister 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It was a pleasure working with James and I would have no hesitation in recommending his services. He helped me with various aspects of setting up a shop page for my website, as well as advising on other Wordpress related issues.
  
 
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   Flor McCarthy 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We have worked with James for many years in our business and have always found him an outstanding professional and SEO expert who really knows what he is doing in an area where most do not.  James is also always a pleasure to deal with.  I would highly recommend him to anyone.
  
 
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   Rupert Jefferson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We've been working with James for several years, and his regular audits of our website have helped us maintain strong visibility for many of the brands that we stock. We recommend him for anyone requiring assistance with web development or technical SEO issues.
  
 
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   Mya Pearce 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. James recently carried out a detailed technical SEO audit of our new site. We're currently implementing his recommendations and already seeing a positive uplift in our organic traffic. We would definitely recommend him and very grateful for his expertise!
  
 
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   John Kramer 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. One of the most talented SEOs I’ve worked with. James’ audits are so insightful, well-written and informative.
  
 
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   Jonathon Monk 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I've been lucky enough to have James do two SEO Audits for me. He is a true leader in his field, and his insights have been extremely valuable. An extremely talented SEO, someone who will ensure your website is aligned for success.
  
 
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   James Wyatt 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. James is attentive to detail, prompt on delivery and a pleasure to work with. His auditing work and insight into SEO provides clear action and advice on how to better position a wesbite and rank organically for traffic that converts. Highly recommended.
  
 
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   David Borgogni 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. James is a reliable and very experienced SEO specialist. Our agency has worked with him on a number of client technical SEO audits and has so far always over delivered. Can't recommend him highly enough.
  
 
  
  
 
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Hi, I’m James. I’m a …

Freelance SEO Consultant Based in Brighton

Practical SEO and Web Development Expertise for Growing Businesses

My Web Development & SEO Services

Website Audits

SEO Services

Website Services

Why Work With Me?

Technical expertise

Minimal jargon

Attention to detail

What My Clients Say

Latest Blogs by Me

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Bing Launches Industry-First AI Answer Visibility Feature

An Honest Review of Otterly AI – Search Monitoring Tool