SEO Agency Canberra
Climb Google’s mountain to success with a SEO agency relied upon by leading Australian websites. Scott Shorter provides Canberra SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) services without lock-in contracts. Hire a results driven SEO agency who will get it right the first time.
SEO Services Canberra
Scott Shorter is a Canberra SEO specialist / consultant, trusted by Universities and national brands. Get expert help without contracts, outsourcing, spam, or black hat tactics.
Scott Shorter provides SEO services to businesses in Canberra and was founded in 2013 after Scott recognised a market need for a dedicated search engine optimisation agency. Since its founding, Scott and his team have helped many Canberra-based companies climb Google’s mountain to success.
Our points of difference
- A strong portfolio of results
- 100% of our 115 reviews are five stars
- No lock-in contracts, we keep customers by providing growth
- Scott has been at the forefront of SEO since before Google.
- More capacity than a freelancer, not just another agency
Transform your business with SEO
Recognised by leading SEO authorities, our campaigns have been recognised for their outstanding results.
SEO agency relied upon by leading websites
Hire an SEO agency that’s relied upon by Australia’s best online brands to deliver results. We’re experts in a range of search engine optimisation fields and have experience working with businesses of all sizes, from small startup sites to national brands across Canberra and Australia.
SEO experts for sme to enterprise
Whether you’re a Canberra-based business of considerable size and reputation, or a new business trying to make a name for yourselves, Scott Shorter is an SEO agency with experience from SME to enterprise.
Small to Medium Enterprise
National Businesses & Ecommerce
Enterprise and Governments
SEO expert Canberra
Scott Shorter is an SEO expert for Canberra whose results have earned the trust of national brands and Universities alike. The Scott Shorter SEO agency is relied upon to safely improve the performance of many of Australia’s most successful websites.
Hire an SEO expert trusted by universities and national brands
Organisations trust the Scott Shorter brand for its reputation in the SEO industry. Scott’s ability to demystify SEO has been recognised through multiple speaking engagements at Ad School, Engineering Institute of Technology, Edith Cowan University, and Leaders Industry Experts.
| Key Phrase | Page |
| seo expert | 1 |
| seo specialist | 1 |
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More than talk, our website ranks on page 1
Grow your business with the help of an SEO expert who ranks on page one of Google for difficult keywords.
Our Canberra SEO services include:
Long-lasting results: SEO is a marketing investment that builds a bigger, better website that is yours to keep. Unlike all other forms of advertising, which are here today and gone tomorrow. SEO is the only marketing investment with long-lasting results.
Our SEO services include advanced-level optimisation for SMEs and enterprise customers.
SEO originals
We’ve been at it since before Google existed. Our SEO agency was founded in 2011, making us one of Canberra’s original SEO providers.
No hidden charges
Our SEO services include complimentary copywriting, graphic design and programming, so there is nothing else to pay for.
No contracts SEO
Our SEO services have no lengthy contracts because our results keep customers, not our contracts.
Pricing
We’re not the cheapest, nor the most expensive. We’re a bespoke SEO agency that works with customers who value getting it right the first time
Local SEO
As a local Australian SEO company, we don’t use risky overseas methods because we care deeply about every account we work on.
National & global
We’re highly experienced with national and international SEO. Hop on over to our results page and see for yourself.
Advanced capabilities
Why do we call it advanced SEO? Led by our principal SEO specialist, each campaign includes SEO optimisation drawing on 29 years of experience and over 1,500 campaigns.
Extras included at no cost: Great SEO takes extensive modification to your website. Our services include design and programming at no extra cost. If you have an enterprise-grade website with your own design and programming teams, we work seamlessly with all involved parties.
| Capability | Expirence |
|---|---|
| Safe, compliant SEO solutions | Advanced |
| On-site SEO optimisation | Advanced |
| Structured data & schema enhancement | Advanced |
| Large Language Model (LLM) optimisation | Advanced |
| Advanced technical SEO implementation | Advanced |
| Authority building & off-site SEO | Advanced |
| In-depth keyword discovery and analysis | Advanced |
| Advanced performance & data insights | Advanced |
| Full-scale website audits | Advanced |
| Accessible web & graphic design services | Advanced |
| Local, national, and global SEO strategies | Advanced |
| SEO for complex and high-volume websites | Advanced |
| E-commerce-focused SEO strategies | Advanced |
SEO services without lock-in contracts
Grow without shackles as we firmly believe that our results keep customers, not our contracts. The Scott Shorter brand is trusted to provide SEO services for national brands and is relied upon by Australian Universities to speak on SEO.
Safe guideline-compliant SEO
As you may be aware, not all SEO practices comply with Google’s guidelines. Our strategies comply with Google’s guidelines and are powered by real work, not hacks. We’re a white hat SEO agency, which means we do not spam or use risky methods. With a white hat SEO strategy, your results are around for the long term.
- Google guideline-compliant strategies
- Safe SEO powered by real work, not hacks
SEO Results
View 36+ more examples of SEO on our results page from Australian companies who have unlocked their website’s full potential.
Our SEO company’s vision
Who we are: You won’t hire a jack of all trades and a master of none to be #1 in SEO. We’re specialists in SEO and it’s our dedication to our specialisation that makes us Canberra’s top SEO company. This approach has earned us numerous loyal customers since the beginning of our agency across Australia and in Canberra.
Our people: Great SEO takes a team. Our SEO agency consists of SEO experts, programmers, graphic artists, link builders, copywriters and more.
Our values run DEEP: We’ve established our core values as D.E.E.P ( Demystifying, Effective, Ethical and Partnering). We believe in demystifying the SEO process for our customers and want you to have a strong understanding of what we’re doing.
Our SEO agency is consistent: Our director’s name on the door ensures all our experts are always living up to his vision.
An SEO agency that will do it right the first time
Hire a Canberra SEO agency with all five-star review results for Australian national brands, and is trusted by Universities to get it right the first time.
A safe choice and the winning team
You’ll be pleased to hear that our methods take a Google guideline compliant approach. This means from the outset everything we do is aligned with Google guidelines for SEO. There is no spamming and no risky offshore methods. Not only are we a safe choice, but our local SEO experts a proven to deliver winning results in Google.com.au. Our services include but at not limited to:
- Keyword Research
- On-page optimisation
- White hat link building
- Management of the overall site
- Content creation
- Clear reports
- Local account managers
SEO consultant Canberra
Scott Shorter is an Australian SEO consultant with over two decades of experience. His career covers more than 1500 SEO campaigns. He founded Scott Shorter Pty Ltd in 2011 after holding leadership roles in several prominent agencies.
Scott’s career highlights include roles as Head of Search at Sumo Digital and Vivid Group / Isobar, as well as Site Marketing Operations Manager at Webfirm. Today, he’s one of Australia’s most passionate and driven SEO specialists.
His education includes a B.Comm majoring in Interactive Multimedia with a supporting minor in Internet Computing. His studies ensure that his SEO (search engine optimisation) strategies are based on a solid understanding of the internet’s underlying technologies.
Linked-in ProfileFrequently Asked Questions
Can we start with an SEO trial?
Yes, absolutely, we have no login contract and regularly begin SEO with a trial. A suitable trial period is generally considered to be four months. This allows time for planning and execution, and, critically, it gives Google enough time to discover the changes and reward the website with an improved position.
Who works at Scott Shorter Pty Ltd?
Scott Shorter started in 2011 as a sole trader and has since grown into a team of senior SEO, paid media and conversion rate experts. Our team also includes graphic designers, programmers, copywriters and PR executives to ensure our customers require no additional partners to implement our advanced SEO strategies.
What kind of ROI can we expect from SEO?
Perhaps the best indication that our SEO services deliver a positive ROI is our no-lock-in-contract approach. We believe that results should keep customers, not contracts.
You may also consider that:
SEO has an ROI that improves over time: The longer the investment in SEO continues, the higher your business is likely to rank on Google’s ladder. SEO services are based on a fixed monthly retainer, so as SEO performance improves, ROI improves.
SEO ROI is unique: Almost all other forms of marketing become more expensive over time. SEO typically does the opposite.
SEO also delivers long-term ROI: SEO creates a better, more optimised website that’s yours to keep. Because our work stays in place, it is highly likely that one year of SEO will deliver benefits for many years to come.
Are we SEO freelancers or an SEO agency?
Are we SEO freelancers or an SEO agency? We’re more than one person, so you can be assured we have the personal power to get the work done. We move fast and stay dynamic. That’s how we’ve become one of Australia’s leading SEO companies.
Why was the Scott Shorter SEO company established?
After holding leadership roles at several prominent digital marketing agencies working with leading Australian brands, Scott realised that digital marketing and SEO were afterthoughts. Scott identified a market need for a dedicated digital marketing agency free from the conflicts of a full-service web design agency. Scott Shorter SEO is first and foremost an SEO and digital marketing agency. Whilst we have grown to include complementary web design and programming, our priorities have remained unchanged. The website should be more than a pretty picture. Your website should be a marketing platform. It’s our dedication to digital marketing and SEO that provides our customers with the best in the industry results.
What is SEO?
SEO (search engine optimisation) is the study of the ranking signals used by search engines such as Google and the application of changes to your website to align with them. The more closely your website aligns with ranking signals, the higher your ranking will be. SEO also includes building backlinks from authoritative websites to increase your site’s authority.
How does SEO work in 2026?
In 2026, the primary signals used by Google include a page’s relevance to a search and its authority based on backlinks. Google also places increased emphasis on user experience, helpful content and the degree to which your website satisfies (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness and Trustworthiness).
How long does SEO last?
SEO is long-lasting, making it an excellent investment. SEO helps build a better, more comprehensive website that ranks for more search terms. Ceasing SEO will not reduce the website’s size. SEO also enhances your website’s authority. Websites with higher authority outrank their competitors. Discontinuing SEO won’t reduce a website’s authority. For these reasons and more, once you climb Google’s ladder, you can stay at the top for a long time. It will take substantial time and effort for competitors to surpass your website.
How long does SEO take?
SEO services typically begin to show results within 90-120 days and continue to improve each month. 6 to 12 months is the average time to see substantial improvement. This timeframe depends on how much SEO your competitors have and your current SEO status. To put it in perspective, most of the SEO testimonials we have received have come in after 12 months.
Is SEO still worth it in 2026?
SEO is still an excellent investment in 2026. SEO can deliver a better ROI than ads and is longer-lasting than other forms of advertising. SEO has a fixed monthly cost, with results improving over time. As paid ad prices rise, SEO has become increasingly valuable.
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