CLARE ASHBROOK
SEO strategy + consistent digital marketing support for creatives, coaches + service-based businesses
“Her consult and check-in calls are so helpful to cut through the nitty gritty. Clare can easily pinpoint what to prioritize and put things in motion. She has clear progress docs so you know what’s going on, and is timely to reply to any questions you may have.”
Here’s how we can work together
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Hi, I’m Clare.
I’m not a big marketing agency — I’m a business owner who works closely and collaboratively with a small number of clients, offering thoughtful SEO strategy and ongoing digital marketing support that feels personal, supportive, and tailored to your business.
Before moving into SEO and digital marketing, I ran my own wedding and event floral design business for years. I know what it’s like to juggle every role in your business, care deeply about your work, and still wonder why other businesses seem easier to find online. I also know how overwhelming the digital side of business can feel when you’re already doing everything else.
When I discovered SEO, I became fascinated by the strategy behind it — how small, intentional changes can help the right people discover your business online. What started as improving visibility for my own business quickly became something I genuinely loved, and it’s now at the heart of the work I do with my clients.
That experience shapes the way I work today. I understand the realities of running a creative or service-based business because I’ve lived it myself. I know that handing over part of your marketing requires trust, which is why I take a collaborative, transparent, and supportive approach. No confusing jargon, no feeling left in the dark — just clear guidance, honest strategy, and ongoing support that works alongside your business goals.
I work with florists, yoga teachers, interior designers, pilates studios, tattoo shops, coaches, creatives, and service-based small businesses through a range of services including SEO strategy, website audits, SEO implementation, blog SEO, and monthly digital marketing support.
For many of my clients, that ongoing support becomes an extension of their business — helping them stay visible and consistent online.
“I am a yoga teacher whose primary business is leading retreats. The biggest change that I have seen since starting to work with Clare is that my retreats are filling way earlier than they were a year ago.
One of my retreats recently filled up seven months early. Three or four years ago, I was in tears after a retreat that I felt I worked hard to fill and I actually lost money on. I was close to quitting and finding other work. My rankings are improving and my visibility is much higher.
With Clare’s help, my local ranking has been high for some time, and now I am getting more visibility regionally and even nationally.”
Joanna Dunn Yoga
My values
Clarity | Care | Integrity
At the heart of my work are clarity, care and integrity. I believe SEO and digital marketing shouldn’t feel confusing or pressurised, especially for small businesses and creatives who are already juggling a lot.
I value doing things properly and transparently, explaining the why behind decisions, setting realistic expectations, and never promising quick wins that don’t exist.
Those values show up in how I work day to day: taking the time to understand a client’s business and audience.
Because I’ve built and marketed my own small business, I care deeply about work that feels supportive, collaborative and human, not transactional, and that shapes how I communicate, how I price my services, and how I measure success.
“If you want someone to help translate the SEO noise and transform it into clicks and progress, and who is also lovely and professional, you’re in wonderful hands with Clare.
Clare was able to lay out what my website needed - and clearly communicated what I should prioritize for my site to make it work harder for me.
In the midst of all of this she would make suggestions to fine tune things and I really appreciated her thoughtfulness paired with her expertise. Our Google meet calls were always so helpful, and she helped me stay on track and hit the goals we set.
Since working together I’ve had an increase in locally-based inquiries and bookings, website clicks, couples interested in sustainably sourced florals for their weddings and I rank on page 1 of Google”
Urban Marigold Floral Design
frequently asked questions
I’ve collected some of the most commonly asked questions by clients wanting to improve their online visibility with SEO.
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I focus on strategies that actually work for growing small businesses, not enterprise-level tactics that don’t fit your reality.
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Yes. A website without SEO is like having a shop with no sign outside, people won’t know you’re there. SEO setup helps your site show up when potential clients are searching for your services online, whether you’re a local business or aiming for a wider audience.
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Absolutely. I regularly collaborate with designers, developers, and in-house teams.
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Yes, I offer monthly SEO maintenance tailored to your business needs. This typically includes reporting, performance analysis, and blog optimization—keeping your SEO strategy active so you can continue to grow.
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For a business to show up online and therefore bring in sales or leads SEO is required and therefore an SEO expert is a worthwhile investment.
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I specialize in working with small creative businesses with either a bricks-and-mortar location or that serve customers in a specific physical location: anything from wedding venues to tattoo parlours; artisan delis to vintage boutiques; wine-tasting rooms to brand photographers
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Content writing and SEO give small businesses a competitive edge by helping them show up where their ideal clients are searching. Whether it’s blog posts, service pages, or newsletters, optimized content improves your chances of being found and trusted. Read more on the blog Does SEO Really Work For Small Businesses?.
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Absolutely. You might just want monthly blog writing and SEO reporting, or a newsletter and LinkedIn. We start with what's most useful and can always build from there as your business grows or your needs change.