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Book a callSEO consultant Perth with expert direction for teams who do the work
Some businesses don't need an agency to run their SEO. They need someone who knows what they're doing to say what should happen, then check that it did.
As your SEO consultant in Perth, we diagnose what's limiting your site, set a priority order you can defend, write briefs your team can build from, and review what ships. You deal with the person doing the thinking, with no account manager in between.
Developer brief Priority 1 of 4
- Decision
- Remove the noindex tag on the services section
- Why
- Six service pages can't rank at all while it stays.
- Owner
- Developer, about 10 minutes
- Acceptance check
- Pages return 200, carry no noindex, and appear in the sitemap.
- Review
- We re-check indexing two weeks after release.
- Consulting from US$35/hour
- No lock-in
- Works alongside your developer or agency
- Perth-based
When SEO stops being an execution problem
Consulting suits businesses with capable people already in place: a developer, a marketing manager, or an agency handling other channels. Your constraint isn't capacity. It's knowing what to execute, and in what order.
Most SEO failures we see are correct plans, incorrectly built. That's why review is part of the job, not an extra.
| What we hear | What a consultant fixes |
|---|---|
| "We have 400 warnings in Semrush and don't know where to start" | A short priority list with reasons, minus the warnings that don't matter |
| "Our agency sends reports we can't interpret" | An independent read of what the data actually says |
| "We're redesigning and the developer asked about SEO" | SEO requirements set before the build, when they're cheap to change |
| "We wrote the content but it doesn't rank" | Pages matched to the searches buyers use, one page per search |
| "We fixed what the last audit said and nothing moved" | A check on whether the fixes were built correctly |
What does an SEO consultant do?
An SEO consultant diagnoses why a website isn't ranking or converting, decides which fixes matter most, and directs the people who implement them. They also check the work was done correctly. A consultant usually advises rather than executes, so the business keeps control of the work and builds its own SEO knowledge along the way.
Our consulting covers five jobs
- 01Diagnosis first
A full read of where the site stands, what is limiting it, and which constraints are worth tackling this quarter rather than eventually.
- 02A priority order you can defend
A sequence with the reasoning attached, not a list of everything possible, so your team can explain the plan to whoever signs it off.
- 03Briefs your team can build from
Specific enough to implement without further interpretation. Vague direction is how SEO advice quietly fails to happen.
- 04Review of what ships
We check that the implementation matches the intent.
- 05Search Console interpretation
What the data is actually saying, which is rarely what the default reports imply. This is a skill your team keeps.
SEO consultant, agency or freelancer: which do you need?
The right choice depends on who will do the work, not who's cheapest.
| SEO consultant | SEO agency | SEO freelancer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who does the work | Your team; the consultant directs and reviews | The agency | The freelancer |
| Best for | Teams with implementation capacity | Businesses with nobody to implement | Small, well-defined jobs |
| Who you talk to | The specialist making decisions | Often an account manager | The person doing the work |
| What you keep | The knowledge, briefs and process | Reports and results | The finished task |
| Risk to watch | Advice nobody actions is worth nothing | Paying for activity you can't see | Gaps outside one person's skills |
Choose a consultant if
- You have a developer or marketing person who can implement
- You've used an agency before and want more control this time
- You need a second opinion on a strategy already in motion
- You want your team to learn rather than stay dependent
Choose managed SEO instead if
- You need someone to do the work as well as plan it
- Nobody internally can act on a brief
- You want a fixed monthly deliverable count
That's what ongoing SEO management is for.
Looking for a Perth SEO freelancer?
We're a team operated by OffLift LLC, not a solo freelancer. Consulting gives you the main thing people want from a freelancer: direct contact with the person making the decisions. Behind that person are specialists in technical work, content and links when a job needs them.
Our view With implementation capacity, consulting usually costs less over time than an agency retainer, because your team keeps the knowledge instead of renting it indefinitely.
Areas of SEO consulting
- 01
SEO strategy and keyword planning
Which searches are worth winning for your business, mapped to one page each, ranked by commercial value rather than search volume.
- 02
Technical SEO direction
Indexing, crawling, redirects, canonicals, structured data and Core Web Vitals (Google's measures of loading speed and visual stability), written as specifications your developer can follow.
- 03
Content and site structure
Topic structure, internal linking and content briefs, so new pages support the ones that sell instead of competing with them.
- 04
Local SEO for Perth businesses
Business Profile categories, service areas and the site pages that support map visibility.
- 05
Ecommerce and platform SEO
Category architecture, product templates and filtered navigation on Shopify, WooCommerce and WordPress.
- 06
Redesigns and migrations
SEO requirements set before development, plus redirect planning before launch, when changes are cheap.
Want an independent SEO second opinion?
You don't have to change agencies to get one. We review a proposal, an audit you've been given, or a strategy already under way, and tell you plainly what's sound, what's missing and what we'd do differently.
Ask for a second opinionThis works well for
- An SEO proposal you're about to sign
- An audit PDF full of tool warnings you can't prioritise
- An agency whose reports you can't connect to results
Working alongside your existing agency is fine when everyone is clear on who decides what. It doesn't work when we're brought in to referee a relationship that has already broken down.
What consulting output looks like
An illustrative example, not a client: a Perth accounting firm with a developer on retainer.
Priority plan · this quarter Illustrative example
| Priority | Decision | Why | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Remove the noindex tag on the services section | Six service pages can't rank at all | Developer, 10 minutes |
| 2 | Merge "tax returns" and "personal tax" pages | Both target the same searches; neither ranks | Marketing, with our brief |
| 3 | Build a page for SMSF accounting | Buyers search for it by name; no page answers it | Marketing, with our brief |
| 4 | Ignore the 140 "short meta description" warnings | No measurable effect for this site right now | No one |
| Review | Check redirects and indexing two weeks after changes | Most fixes fail in the build, not the plan | Us |
Item 4 matters as much as item 1. Choosing what not to do is half of what you're paying a consultant for.
How SEO consulting runs
- 1
Audit
The same SEO audit that starts every engagement. No plan before evidence.
- 2
Priority session
We agree what matters this quarter and, just as importantly, what we're choosing not to do.
- 3
Briefs and handover
Written work your team can act on without needing us in the room.
- 4
Review cadence
Regular check-ins on what shipped and what the data did afterwards.
Who we work with on your side
- Business owner
- Priorities and sign-off
- Marketing team
- Keyword strategy, briefs and reporting
- Developer
- Technical specifications and acceptance checks
- Content writers
- Page briefs and search intent
SEO consulting options and pricing
Hourly SEO consulting
Diagnosis, strategy sessions, brief writing, second opinions or reviewing your developer's work.
Best forSpecific problems and teams with their own implementers.
US$35/hour
Email usOngoing consulting
A regular review cadence: priorities each quarter, briefs as needed, and checks on what ships.
Best forIn-house teams who want a senior SEO voice without hiring one.
Quoted after the audit
Start with the auditNo lock-in, no setup fee. Compare all SEO pricing.
Why work with us as your SEO consultant
- Direct access. You deal with the person doing the thinking. Having an account manager in the way is the most common complaint we hear about previous agencies.
- Decisions, not data dumps. Every recommendation comes with a reason and an owner. So does every "don't bother".
- Implementation-aware. OffLift LLC also builds software, so our briefs are written in terms a developer can act on.
- Honest scoping. If consulting is poor value for you because nobody can implement, we'll say so and suggest managed SEO or training instead.
- Your team keeps the knowledge. Briefs, reasoning and Search Console habits stay with you after we finish.
SeoServicePerth.com was a pleasure to work with. They delivered a professional, high-quality SEO service for my medical business. They were responsive, knowledgeable, and willing to cooperate. I highly recommend their services.
Dawn HintonFounder, Revitalized Health It was a pleasure working with the team. They were efficient, professional, and communicated clearly throughout the entire project. Their attention to detail and quick turnaround made the project a complete success. I would gladly work with them again.
Kudzaishe ChitonBuyisa Solution Talented, detail-oriented, and easy to work with. They quickly understood my project requirements and delivered high-quality results that exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend their services.
Akin OyebodeSenior IT Coordinator How to choose an SEO consultant in Perth
There's no independent ranking of the best SEO consultant in Perth. "Top 10" lists are usually written by agencies or paid placements. These questions tell you more.
- Will I speak to the person doing the analysis?Ask for their name and what they've done.
- Can they show a brief they've written?Anonymised is fine. Vague briefs produce vague results.
- What would they tell me not to do?A consultant who recommends everything isn't prioritising.
- Do they check the implementation?Advice without review is half a service.
- Is the price published or quoted in writing?
- Do they guarantee rankings?If yes, walk away.
Can AI tools replace an SEO consultant?
AI and SEO tools speed up research, crawling and drafting. They can't see your margins, your developer's constraints, or which searches actually bring customers who buy. We use the tools for evidence and judgement for decisions.
SEO consultant questions
How much does an SEO consultant cost in Perth?
Our SEO consulting is US$35 an hour, and the first 30-minute consultation is free. Ongoing consulting is quoted after an audit, based on how much review and briefing your team needs. There's no lock-in.
What's the difference between an SEO consultant and an SEO agency?
An agency does the work for you. A consultant decides what work to do and checks it was done right. If you have implementation capacity, consulting is usually better value. If you don't, it's worse value, because good advice nobody acts on is worth nothing.
Do you work alongside our existing agency?
Often, yes. It works when everyone is clear on who decides what. It doesn't work when we're brought in to referee a relationship that has already broken down.
Can you work directly with our developer?
Yes. Technical briefs are written as specifications with acceptance checks, and we review the work once it's live.
Can you train our team instead?
That's closer to SEO training, which is a separate arrangement. Consulting includes explanation as a by-product, but its output is decisions rather than a curriculum.
Do you offer one-off SEO consultations?
Yes. Hourly consulting suits a single problem, a second opinion, or a pre-launch review. Many clients book a few hours around a redesign and nothing more.
Can an SEO consultant guarantee rankings?
No. Google controls rankings. A consultant can promise a clear diagnosis, a defensible priority order and an honest review of what was built.
Do you consult for businesses outside Perth?
Yes. We're based in Perth and consult remotely across Australia and internationally, by email, video call and WhatsApp.
Not sure what your SEO needs?
Ask the person who'd decide.
Send your website address and a sentence about what's bothering you. We'll reply with a written list of what we'd fix first. If search isn't the right investment for your business, we'll tell you that instead.