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Whitworth SEO

Whitworth SEO

Review
β˜…7.8/10
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Stretford, United KingdomΒ·2 - 9 employeesΒ·Reviewed Jul 2026

Manchester SEO consultancy founded by Charlie Whitworth with 14+ years of experience, delivering authentic, jargon-free SEO for businesses seeking organic growth without large agency overheads.

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Best For
UK businesses seeking senior SEO expertise without large agency fees, delivered by an experienced Manchester specialist
Hourly Rate
$100-149/hr
In line with the $125/hr median for marketing agencies in United Kingdom
Min. Project
$1,000+
Industries
SMB, E-Commerce, Professional Services
Whitworth SEO

Clients

BuyAssociationapo_MissguidedBlue Light CardID&CLADbible GroupRotageekOff The Grain

About Whitworth SEO

Whitworth SEO is a Stretford, Manchester-based SEO consultancy founded by Charlie Whitworth, an SEO specialist with over 14 years of experience delivering organic search growth since 2009. Positioning around 'authentic, jargon-free SEO', the boutique team offers technical SEO auditing, SEO training, content strategy, and general consultancy. Their proprietary RARER methodology guides their approach, and their track record includes outranking major competitors like Amazon and Wayfair for clients, with inbound enquiries increasing by more than 300%.

Who Whitworth SEO Is Best For

Whitworth SEO suits UK businesses that want senior-level SEO consulting at accessible rates, without the overhead of a large agency. Their boutique model gives clients direct access to Charlie Whitworth's 14+ years of experience, making them a strong choice for SMEs that need meaningful organic search improvement and clear, honest communication.

Why Choose Whitworth SEO

14+ years of SEO experience with founder Charlie Whitworth leading all work
Proprietary RARER methodology for systematic organic search improvement
Track record outranking Amazon, Wayfair, and Etsy for furniture clients
Accessible $100-$149/hr rate for senior specialist expertise

Things to Consider

Solo consultant model limits bandwidth for simultaneous large accounts
Stretford/Manchester base may require remote working for most UK clients
Small team means limited breadth for full-service digital marketing

Whitworth SEO Services

SEOContent MarketingDigital StrategyMarketing StrategyPay Per Click

Selected Work

SEO for Fashion (E-Commerce)

SEO for Fashion (E-Commerce)

Fashion e-commerce

Whitworth applied its RARER methodology for a fast-fashion e-commerce brand to cut PPC reliance and grow sustainable organic visibility β€” tackling SEO governance, an outdated keyword universe, keyword cannibalisation across PDPs/PLPs, and weak product-page optimisation.

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Optimising for Intent & Conversion with Rotageek

Optimising for Intent & Conversion with Rotageek

Rotageek

For AI-powered rota management SaaS Rotageek, Whitworth focused on traffic quality and CRO over raw volume β€” aligning terminology and entity SEO so high-intent users convert, rather than chasing low-value sessions typical of SaaS SEO.

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Dominating the Furniture SERPs with Off The Grain

Dominating the Furniture SERPs with Off The Grain

Off The Grain

Yorkshire handmade furniture retailer Off The Grain partnered with Whitworth to rebuild organic after Core/Product Review/Helpful Content updates β€” aiming to lift organic revenue from ~Β£4k to Β£10k/month and grow non-brand traffic in a category competing with Amazon, Etsy and Wayfair.

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Reviews from Google

β˜…4.8/5 (24)
β˜… 5/5Β· 10 months ago

I worked with Charlie and his team for just over a year while in a previous role in the tech sector, and they consistently delivered exceptional results. What impressed me most was their technical capability - they guided us through a complex site migration and their technical SEO audit uncovered issues our previous agency had missed entirely. Their approach to optimising for AI answer engines was particularly forward-thinking and we saw measurable improvements in traffic from these sources. The content development roadmap they created was strategic and actually achievable, not just a wishlist. We saw solid growth in non-branded keyword traffic throughout our engagement. I'd actually worked with Charlie previously when he was Head of SEO at another agency, and chose to follow him to his ne

β˜… 5/5Β· 10 months ago

We have been working with Charlie at Whitworth SEO for over a year now after discovering him during his talk at Brighton SEO. His depth of knowledge is clear from day one and he combines real expertise with a very approachable style. His SEO conference, HiveMCR, was a breath of fresh air in a world of grey boring conferences. He has taken the time to understand our business properly; Charlie is straightforward, reliable and genuinely enjoyable to work with.

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