About Me @ Search Focus

Terry Burrows

Freelance SEO Consultant | Local SEO Specialist | Technical SEO | Lead Generation Strategist | 24+ Years in Search | Helping Businesses Turn Organic Traffic Into Revenue

I help businesses generate consistent, high-quality leads through search.

With over two decades in digital marketing, I specialise in SEO strategy, technical optimisation, and performance-driven PPC campaigns that turn websites into reliable acquisition channels — not just online brochures.

Search has evolved dramatically during my career. I’ve adapted through every major shift — from early algorithm updates to mobile-first indexing, Core Web Vitals, AI-driven search, and the growing importance of entity-based optimisation. Today, success in search demands clarity, precision, and commercial focus. That is exactly what I deliver.

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I’m known for simplifying a complex industry. Clients value my ability to explain what matters, remove what doesn’t, and implement strategies that produce measurable growth.

My approach is built around three principles:

  • Clarity over confusion
  • Strategy before tactics
  • Revenue before vanity metrics

Beyond technical ability, I bring honest advice, clear communication, and long-term thinking to every project. Whether working with SMEs, local service providers, or growing brands, my objective is always the same — build sustainable visibility that drives real business results.

I still love this industry as much as when I started. Search never stands still, and neither do I.

Core Expertise

  • Local SEO & Geographic Search Strategy
  • Technical SEO & Site Architecture
  • On-Page Optimisation & Entity Signals
  • Advanced Keyword Research & Search Intent Mapping
  • Content Strategy & Topical Authority
  • Google Business Profile Optimisation
  • Conversion-Focused SEO
  • PPC Campaign Strategy & Management
  • Competitor Intelligence
  • Digital Growth Consulting

What I Do Best

  • Turn underperforming websites into lead generators
  • Identify quick-win opportunities others miss
  • Diagnose ranking drops and traffic loss
  • Build scalable SEO frameworks
  • Align SEO activity with commercial goals
  • Help business owners understand search without the jargon

If one word defines my work in search, it is clarity.

Daily Strategic Responsibilities

  • SEO strategy development
  • Technical audits
  • Search intent analysis
  • Content planning & optimisation
  • SERP performance tracking
  • Internal linking frameworks
  • Authority building
  • PPC performance management
  • UX and conversion improvements
  • Algorithm impact analysis

Technology & Platforms

  • Ahrefs
  • SEMrush
  • Screaming Frog
  • Google Search Console
  • Google Analytics 4
  • Google Ads
  • GTmetrix
  • AWR Cloud
  • Copyscape
  • Netpeak Checker

Working knowledge of:
HTML, CSS, CMS platforms (primarily WordPress), site performance optimisation, structured data, and crawl management.