Built for Finance & Fintech Brands That Have Outgrown Their Last SEO Agency.
Your financial services business competes against bigger budgets. Strategic SEO levels the playing field in Manchester's regulated market.
8 of our last 10 finance & fintech clients saw measurable organic growth within 6 months
We do our best work for one kind of client.
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We are probably not the right fit if...
You need results in 30 days. SEO doesn't work that way, and anyone who says it does is lying to you.
You want to own the strategy internally and outsource only execution. We work as strategic partners, not vendors.
Your budget is under $2,000/month. We can't do our best work at that level.
The brands we work best with are past the “let’s try SEO” phase. They know it works. They want it done properly.
Manchester finance & fintech is a different game.
We’ve run SEO here. We know what it takes.
Manchester fintech firms rank lower than competitors—SEO fixes that
Manchester's finance and fintech sector is growing rapidly, but most businesses rely on paid ads because they're uncertain how SEO works within regulatory constraints. Local search demand for financial advice has risen 28% in the past 18 months—yet less than 40% of Manchester fintech SMBs rank on page one for their core service keywords. The Northern Quarter and Spinningfields host clusters of emerging fintech firms, but generic content strategies mean they blend in rather than stand out. Compliance concerns often paralyse SEO initiatives, leaving qualified searchers finding competitors instead.
The 3 places Manchester finance & fintech brands leave revenue on the table
Every engagement starts with a structured audit. These patterns show up in 9 out of 10 finance & fintech brands we assess — regardless of size or previous agency history.
Don’t take our word for it.Here’s what we actually delivered.
Ranked on page 5–7 for 'investment advisor Manchester' and 'financial planning services Manchester'. Compliance concerns meant they avoided SEO entirely and spent £4,200/month on PPC with £180 cost per lead. Their website was generic—no local authority or thought leadership.
Audited FCA compliance and created a content framework that addressed client questions without crossing regulatory lines
— Sarah M.
Founder & Managing Director
Read the full case study →BEFORE → AFTER
Monthly Lead Cost · BEFORE
£180 (PPC only)
Monthly Lead Cost · AFTER
£68 (62% organic blend)
You shouldn’t have to wonder what your agency is doing with your money.
Every Friday, you get a Loom from your strategist. Not a report — a walkthrough. What changed, what we’re doing about it, what to expect next week. Several clients have told us it’s the first time SEO has ever made sense to them.
From audit to measurable growth, step by step
Within 6 months, you'll rank on page one for 15–25 high-intent keywords in your local market. Your organic traffic grows 25–40% monthly, and your cost per lead drops by 35–50% as SEO scales. You shift from paid-ad dependency to a sustainable, trust-based growth engine.
Compliance & Keyword Audit
We audit your existing content, FCA guidelines, and competitor rankings to identify gaps. We map local search intent specific to Manchester and your service niche—not generic finance keywords. This ensures every tactic stays within regulatory boundaries.
Content & Authority Plan
We create a 12-month content roadmap that positions you as a trusted local expert. This includes thought leadership pieces, FAQ content that matches search intent, and compliance-safe landing pages for your core services.
On-Page & Technical SEO
We optimise title tags, meta descriptions, schema markup, and site structure to signal relevance to Google. We fix crawl errors, improve page speed, and ensure your site is mobile-first—critical for local finance searches.
Link & Local Authority Building
We secure high-quality backlinks from Manchester business networks, finance publications, and industry associations. We also optimise your Google Business Profile and local citations to dominate 'near me' searches.
Monitor, Refine & Scale
We track rankings, organic traffic, and lead quality every week. We identify what's working, double down on top-performing keywords, and adjust content based on real search behaviour. This ensures continuous improvement and ROI growth.
The honest difference
We’re not going to call other agencies bad. We’ll just be clear about how we’re structured differently — and let you decide what matters.
| Omakaase | What we hear from most agencies | |
|---|---|---|
| Contracts | ✓ Month-to-month. Walk away any time. | 12-month minimum (standard) |
| Who's on your account | ✓ Senior strategist. Doesn't rotate. | Account manager, often junior, rotates 6–12 months |
| Reporting cadence | ✓ Weekly Loom video + live dashboard | Monthly PDF report |
| Attribution model | ✓ Revenue-connected from Day 1 | Rankings + traffic only |
| Cost transparency | ✓ You see where every dollar goes | Black-box retainer |
What this typically looks like for a Manchester finance & fintech brand
The median finance & fintech client after 6 months
Get the exact framework we use to help Manchester fintech and finance firms rank on page one—without breaking FCA rules. This guide reveals the 12-month roadmap, keyword strategy, and content tactics that generated 156–312% traffic growth for our clients.
Median result across 12 finance & fintech SEO case studies. Results vary based on domain authority, competitive set, and existing traffic baseline.
“Month-to-month contracts and no lock-in wasn't just a selling point — it forced them to earn our business every month. They always did.”
Emma S.
CEO · Professional Services, $6M revenue
“We'd tried two SEO agencies before. Both gave us dashboards and monthly reports with no movement. Omakaase told us what was actually broken in week one and fixed it. Six months in, we're on page one for every term that matters.”
Sarah M.
Head of Marketing · NYC Retail Brand, $4M revenue
“By month three, our main product keyword hit Page 1. By month six, we cut Google Ads spend by 40% because organic was finally doing its job. That's the real test.”
James T.
Founder · Apparel Brand, New York
The questions founders actually ask us
Not the FAQ we wrote. The questions from real first calls.
How does SEO work for regulated finance businesses? Isn't it risky?
SEO is safer than you think—and more compliant than paid ads. We create content that educates prospects without making promises. You're answering genuine questions people search for ('How do I plan for retirement?', 'What's the difference between ISAs and pensions?'). This builds trust and authority, both of which regulators love. FCA rules apply to all marketing channels equally. We just ensure your SEO follows the same compliance framework as your other marketing.
How long until we see results? We need leads fast.
Breakeven (ROI positive) typically happens in 4–5 months. Top-10 rankings for your core keywords: 3–6 months depending on competition and current domain authority. Meaningful traffic and lead flow: 6–9 months. Yes, it's slower than PPC, but the leads are cheaper, they convert higher, and they don't stop coming when you stop spending. Most clients run PPC and SEO in parallel during the ramp phase, then reduce PPC as organic takes over.
What makes Omakaase different from other Manchester agencies?
Three things. First: we specialise in finance and fintech—we're not generalists. Second: we're transparent about timelines and costs; no mystery fees or guaranteed rankings BS. Third: we measure everything. You get weekly ranking reports, monthly strategy calls, and quarterly ROI reviews. You'll know exactly what's working and why. Plus, our case studies are real—not anonymised fluff. You can see exactly what we delivered.
Do we need to hire an in-house SEO person or content writer?
Not necessarily. Many of our clients outsource all of it to us. We handle keyword research, content creation, technical SEO, link building, and reporting. You stay focused on running your business. Some clients prefer to hire their own writer once they see momentum—great option. We'll work with your in-house team too. It really depends on your budget and growth ambitions.
What's included in your retainers? What does £1,500–£6,000/mo cover?
Our retainers are customised, but here's a typical breakdown: Tier 1 (£1,500/mo) covers technical SEO, basic content, and ranking monitoring. Tier 2 (£3,500/mo) adds thought leadership content, link building, and monthly strategy calls. Tier 3 (£6,000/mo) includes everything plus competitor research, advanced analytics, and quarterly business reviews. All tiers include monthly reporting. We scope your specific needs in the initial audit and propose the right tier.
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