Ryan C Walsh – Cardiff’s #1 SEO Agency & One of the UK’s Best
Address: 39 Clun Terrace, Cardiff, South Wales, CF24 4RB, United Kingdom
I’m Ryan Christopher Walsh, founder and driving force behind Ryan C Walsh, a Cardiff-based marketing agency specialising in SEO that actually works.
And when I say works, I don’t mean “a few rankings for some random keywords that don’t bring sales”. I mean real results — more traffic, more leads, more sales, and a brand that dominates search in your niche.
Over the years, I’ve built my agency into one of the most respected in Cardiff and recognised as a leading SEO company in the UK. Not because I throw around marketing jargon or push overpriced services, but because I do SEO properly. White hat. No shortcuts. No gimmicks. Just intelligent, tailored strategies that stand the test of time.
Outside of SEO, you’ll probably catch me running through Cardiff’s parks, hitting the gym, or cycling up some of South Wales’ steepest hills. That same focus and endurance I bring to sport? I bring to your SEO campaigns. Because building rankings is like building fitness — it’s consistent, strategic, and goal-driven.
Why We’re Cardiff’s Best SEO Agency
Cardiff’s full of SEO companies. You could throw a pebble in the city centre and probably hit three digital agencies before it lands. But here’s the truth:
Finding a company that delivers genuine, affordable, high-quality SEO is a different story.
At Ryan C Walsh, we’ve grown our reputation on four core principles:
Top-tier work, always white hat. We follow Google’s guidelines to the letter. No shady tactics that get you penalised.
Clarity in communication. We explain what we’re doing in plain English, so you’re never left guessing.
SEO reports you can actually understand. No baffling buzzwords — just clear results.
No unnecessary jargon. We speak to you like a partner, not like a textbook.
If that sounds like your style, we should talk about how we can make your business dominate organic search.
Organic SEO – The Real Game-Changer
Let’s say you’re in the market for a new pair of brown shoes. You hop onto Google and type in “brown shoes Cardiff”. Here’s what happens:
The top 2–3 results will usually be paid ads (PPC). Companies pay Google every time someone clicks these links.
Next comes the map pack (Google Business Profile listings). These are local businesses Google thinks match your search.
Then comes the gold — the organic listings. These are the results earned through SEO, not ads.
That’s where the real long-term wins are. Because unlike PPC, where you stop appearing the second you stop paying, organic rankings keep delivering day after day.
We specialise in getting businesses into both the Google Business Profile section and those coveted top organic spots. And the higher you appear, the more clicks, leads, and sales you’ll get.
Our Proven SEO Process
1. We Only Use White Hat SEO
White hat SEO is the correct, ethical way to optimise your site.
Too many agencies claim to follow white hat principles but actually take risky shortcuts. Not us. We know the long-term damage that comes from spammy link schemes or keyword stuffing — things that can trigger Google penalties like Panda or Penguin. Those penalties can tank your rankings or get your site removed entirely.
With us, you get peace of mind: all our work is clean, sustainable, and built for lasting success.
2. We Start by Understanding Your Business
SEO isn’t just “pick a keyword and hope for the best”. It starts with deep research.
We’ll learn what makes your business unique, who your customers are, and where your competitors are winning (or losing).
Example:
If you run a scaffolding company, the obvious keywords might be “scaffolding Cardiff”. But maybe your competitors are cleaning up in “facade retention services” or “specialist scaffolding for asbestos removal” — searches you’re not even targeting yet. That’s money left on the table.
By combining competitor research with advanced keyword tools, we find every opportunity to get you seen.
3. Full SEO Audit
An SEO audit is like a health check for your website.
If your site is small — say 10 pages — it might take a day. If it’s a huge e-commerce site with thousands of products, it could take a week. Either way, we dig deep into:
Quality & relevance of backlinks
Anchor text distribution
Meta titles & descriptions
Page load speed
Mobile usability & AMP
On-page keyword optimisation
Content quality
Crawl errors
Alt tags & image optimisation
Blog effectiveness
Evergreen content opportunities
We leave no stone unturned. The result? A clear plan to boost your site’s health and rankings.
4. Competitor Analysis
We don’t just check what keywords your competitors target — we reverse-engineer their success.
We look at:
Their backlink profiles (quality, relevance, and authority)
Their content strategy
Their on-site SEO structure
Sometimes, a plain-looking competitor site might be hiding hundreds of powerful backlinks. We’ll find out. This tells us exactly how much work is needed to not just match them — but overtake them.
5. On-Site SEO
Once we’ve got the data, we start optimising your actual site:
Make sure each service has its own page
Add high-quality, well-structured content
Balance keyword usage to avoid penalties
Improve internal linking
Optimise URLs, meta titles, and descriptions
Enhance load speed and mobile experience
Ensure social media integration
Upgrade your blog content for both SEO and shareability
6. White Hat Link Building
Backlinks are still one of Google’s biggest ranking factors — but only if they’re from quality sources.
We build links slowly, carefully, and only from relevant, trustworthy sites. This protects your site from penalties and builds lasting authority.
7. Tracking & Reporting
We use Google Analytics, Search Console, and other industry-leading tools to track your progress.
Every month, you’ll get a clear, jargon-free report covering:
Organic traffic growth
Bounce rate
Best-performing keywords
Backlink count and quality
We believe in transparency — you’ll always know exactly where you stand.
The Truth About SEO Timelines
Let’s get real: SEO isn’t instant.
If you’re in a competitive industry — like law or finance — your rivals may have invested years in building their SEO. Beating them takes time.
But if you’re in a less competitive field, you could see results much faster. For example, ranking a locksmith is often far quicker than ranking a solicitor.
Either way, our strategies are built to keep improving your rankings month after month, so you win the long game.
Our Core Services
We cover every area of SEO you need to win online:
Organic SEO – Climb Google’s main listings for high-intent searches.
Local SEO – Dominate Google Maps and local search results.
Technical SEO – Fix site speed, indexing, and performance issues.
SEO Audits – In-depth health checks for your site.
SEO Reporting – Clear, monthly performance updates.
Why Businesses Across Cardiff Choose Ryan C Walsh
Here’s why we’re trusted by so many Cardiff businesses — from startups to established brands:
We care about your results as much as you do.
We explain our strategy so you know what’s happening.
We deliver high-quality, measurable improvements.
We protect your site from risky tactics that can hurt in the long term.
When you work with us, you’re not just hiring “an SEO guy” — you’re partnering with a dedicated team that treats your business like our own.
Ready to Grow?
If you’re serious about taking your business to the next level, let’s talk.
???? Visit us: 39 Clun Terrace, Cardiff, South Wales, CF24 4RB, United Kingdom