SEO FAQs
What is SEO?+
SEO, or search engine optimisation, improves your website's visibility in search results, driving organic traffic without paying for every click. Its main goal is to connect your business with the people actively searching for your products or services. Key benefits include:
- Increased organic traffic that attracts users interested in your business
- Cost-effective growth, with no ongoing spend like paid ads
- Improved user experience across speed, mobile design and navigation
- Credibility and trust, as top results inspire confidence in your brand
- Greater brand recognition through more visibility
- Lasting results that keep compounding over time
- Measurable data you can track, from traffic to rankings
In short, SEO is one of the most sustainable ways to attract traffic, generate leads and boost sales.
How does SEO work?+
Think of SEO as a personal trainer for your website: it helps you rank better on search engines like Google and attract more of the right visitors. It works across a few areas:
- Keywords: we identify what your audience searches for and weave those terms through your content
- Quality content: search engines reward relevant, useful content with better visibility
- Technical optimisation: a fast, mobile-friendly, well-coded site performs better
- Backlinks: links from other sites build authority and trust
- User experience: an easy-to-navigate site keeps visitors engaged
Want to improve your SEO? Book a strategy call with one of our SEO experts.
How long does SEO take?+
SEO takes time, typically 6 to 10 months to show strong results. If your site is in good shape, gains can come sooner; neglected sites take longer. Early on we focus on keyword optimisation and content updates, then you'll see gradual improvements in rankings and traffic. It's an ongoing process, and patience and consistency are what build the momentum that delivers lasting results.
What is the cost of your SEO services?+
It depends on your goals and how quickly you want to reach them. A basic plan, ongoing on-site optimisation and technical SEO fixes, two location pages, two blog posts and one backlink per month, starts around A$700 per month. Pricing varies with the number of pages you'd like us to create and backlinks to acquire, and we adapt to your budget based on your needs and market competition. Get in touch to book a strategy call and scope your project.
White hat vs black hat SEO+
White hat SEO follows search engine guidelines, focusing on quality content and ethical practices for long-term success. Black hat SEO uses shortcuts like keyword stuffing and fake backlinks for quick wins, but risks penalties. In short, white hat builds your website's future with integrity, while black hat gambles with its reputation. At Impacto we only do white hat SEO, to protect your site from search engine penalties.
When should I choose SEO instead of Google Ads?+
SEO is the better choice when you're focused on long-term growth and want sustainable visibility without paying for every click. Google Ads suits you better when you need immediate traffic or leads. Many Australian businesses use Google Ads early to generate demand, then invest in SEO to lower acquisition costs over time.
Can SEO work on its own without paid advertising?+
Yes. SEO can work on its own, it just takes time. For businesses that can wait a few months for results, SEO can become a primary lead channel. For faster growth, it's often paired with Google Ads so you capture demand now while organic visibility builds.
Does SEO still matter with AI search and tools like ChatGPT?+
Yes, more than ever, though its purpose is evolving. Strong SEO foundations help both search engines and AI systems understand your business, services and authority. Well-structured SEO content increases your chances of being surfaced in traditional results and AI-generated answers alike. Our SEO includes tracking and execution for AI visibility, we cover this in depth on our AI SEO page, and it's built into your SEO when you work with us.
How do you optimise for AI search engines like ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity?+
We structure your content, entities and data so AI answer engines can understand, trust and cite your business. That means clear, well-organised content, strong topical authority, accurate structured data and consistent information across the web, so you show up when people ask AI tools for recommendations, not just when they search Google. It's part of every SEO engagement, and covered further on our AI SEO page.
Is SEO worth it for small businesses in Australia?+
Absolutely. For many small Australian businesses, local and organic search is where customers look first. With the right keyword focus, local SEO and consistent content, small businesses can compete with, and often out-rank, much larger competitors without a big ad budget.
Do you offer local SEO for Australian businesses?+
Yes. We optimise your Google Business Profile, local landing pages, citations and reviews so you rank in map results and local searches across your service areas, from a single suburb to multiple cities Australia-wide.
How do you measure SEO success?+
Against outcomes that matter: organic traffic, keyword rankings, visibility, enquiries and sales, not vanity metrics. You get clear monthly reporting tied to business results, plus tracking for AI-search visibility so you can see the full picture of where your organic growth is coming from.
What makes Impacto different from other SEO agencies in Australia?+
We combine technical SEO, content and AI-search visibility under one strategy, keep everything transparent and owned by you, and never lock clients into contracts or rely on set-and-forget work. Every decision is based on performance data and clear reporting.
How does SEO fit with other digital marketing channels?+
SEO works best as part of a wider strategy. It supports Google Ads by improving landing-page quality and conversion rates, and it complements content marketing and Generative Engine Optimisation by building authority and trust over time.