About the Project:
Kirkby Stephen Karim Taxi is a local taxi service based in Kirkby Stephen, UK. Our goal was to improve local visibility, attract more customers, and increase bookings through Google search and Google Maps.
Our SEO & Google Ads Work
- Keyword Research – Focused on “Taxi Kirkby Stephen,” “Airport Taxi Kirkby Stephen,” “24/7 Taxi Service.”
- Google Business Profile Optimisation – Added business description, high-quality images, service areas, and regular updates.
- On-Page SEO – Optimised homepage and service pages for local keywords.
- Local Citations – Listed the business on UK taxi directories, local listings, and mapping services.
- Technical SEO – Improved loading speed, mobile responsiveness, and HTTPS security.
- Review Growth Strategy – Encouraged satisfied customers to leave 5-star reviews.
- Google Ads Campaigns –
- Created search ads targeting high-intent taxi keywords
- Used location targeting for Kirkby Stephen and the surrounding areas
- Added call extensions for instant bookings
- Optimised ads weekly for better performance and lower cost-per-click
SEO Achievements
- Ranked on Page 1 for “Taxi Kirkby Stephen” and multiple related search terms
- +82% growth in Google Business Profile views — more eyes on the business
- +70% increase in calls directly from Google search & maps
- +55% boost in website visits from organic search traffic
Google Ads Success
- Click-Through Rate (CTR): 8.9% — well above the taxi industry average (~5%)
- Average Cost-Per-Click (CPC): £1.15 — efficient ad spend with high return
- 96 calls generated from ads in the very first month
- Conversion Rate: 17% — turning clicks into paying customers
Return on Ad Spend (ROAS): 4.8x — for every £1 spent, £4.80 earned back
Why This Worked
- Combined organic SEO growth with paid ad targeting
- Optimised for local search intent and mobile use
- Clear ad messaging with instant booking options






