SEO Maleny

We are a digital marketing agency specialising in Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) in Maleny. Our services include local SEO, Google Business Profile (GBP) optimisation, eCommerce, Multi City & International SEO.

Our SEO professionals have over 30 years of experience ranking companies in Maleny. We can manage every aspect of your SEO campaign or consult with you.

Work directly with a local team of SEO experts who know the Maleny area, and don't outsource your campaign overseas. Get a free quote & strategy outline today.

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Why Choose Websites That Sell Over Any Other SEO Company In Maleny?

We know the Maleny & Montville area & market.
Maleny has a steady population that is deeply entrenched with a sense of local community, loyalty and trust in local brands. Businesses must adapt and find new ways of engaging with locals that have seen it all, building a sense of authenticity, trust and recognition. Maleny is a small suburb and word of mouth travels quickly, making SEO an important part of taking that physical momentum digital.
We've worked with other businesses in Maleny & Montville before.
We have helped companies like hairdressers, accountants and retail businesses get found in Maleny. We know when it makes sense to target outer regions like North Maleny, Flaxton, and Montville and the best SEO strategies that will resonate with the market and demographics in those areas.
You get direct access to our SEO specialists
We do not outsource SEO overseas; our team operates locally, and you deal with them directly. Because we have a office location nearby, we can even come and meet you!

Our SEO specialists will become your dedicated account managers and oversee your campaign. This means no double handling, waiting on hold, guessing where your money is going, or wondering who has access to your site.

You can email, phone or visit us in the office to discuss your campaign. We’re always here to help.

Meet Our Agencies SEO Experts

Alannah, SEO Team Leader
• Ahrefs Certification
• Hubspot Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) Certification
• Bachelor of Creative Industries (Queensland University of Technology)
• Graduate Diploma of Marketing (Griffith University)
With 7+ years of SEO content experience and a background in marketing, I've developed content strategies that generate real results for clients in highly competitive and niche landscapes.

One example is when I increased organic impressions by over 172k and generated over 1000 clicks across only three semantically briefed content pieces for a client in the healthcare industry within a 4-week period.

I have written hundreds of pages of optimised content, including every page on a site that ranked organically on a content-only strategy (no backlinks), for over 12 months without any further optimisations. Getting pages to rank, generate high levels of traffic, and age well (rank longer) is my speciality.

My methodology focuses on semantic content clustering, strategic use of link equity and user intent mapping, which I have developed through the Australian SEO Academy and the Topical Authority Course.
Specialisations:
Data-driven content strategy development (Google Search Console Training)
Industry specific SEO content (Medical, healthcare and trades)
User friendly and semantically optimised copywriting (tools: Surfer SEO, SEMrush)
Content performance analysis and optimisation (Search Console clicks & impressions report)
Historical content review and content decay recovery.
recent achievement: Planned and executed a content strategy that generated over 150,000 organic impressions within a 12 month period for a corporate training company using semantically briefed content and EEAT practices.
Chavee Anderson
Chavee Chard, SEO Specialist
• Google Analytics Certified (Grow with Google)
• Diploma in Business (New Zealand Institute of Education)
• Level 7 Diploma in Digital Marketing (Eastern Institute of Technology)
• Australian SEO Academy Certified (Websites That Sell)
With over 3 years of SEO & marketing experience, I’ve developed a strong foundation in digital marketing & search engine optimisation. My skill set includes core marketing principles, consumer behaviour, data analysis, reporting, Google Analytics, keyword analysis, as well as technical, on-page optimisation and off-page SEO.

I've successfully optimised a local electrician's websites using semantic SEO principals that increased traffic by 36% over a 6 month period.
Specialisations:
contextual flow development and implementation (micro & macro semantics)
technical SEO auditing and performance optmisation (certified in SEMrush Technical SEO)
google core update recovery (recovered 3 sites in the last year from core updates)
recent achievement: I implemented our proprietary contextual interlinking strategy for a local client and achieved first page rankings for 21 different locations in just 30 days.
Luke Burrell, BBus(Mktg), SEO Specialist
• Bachelor of Business with a major in Marketing (UniSC)
• Australian SEO Academy Certified (Websites That Sell)
• Google Analytics Certification
I have a bachelor's degree in business with a major in marketing and over 4 years of experience specialising in digital marketing, SEO, content creation, social media management, video editing, photography, and graphic design.

This skill set is in addition to my foundation of core marketing principles such as consumer behaviour, market segmentation, positioning, and the marketing mix. I have experience conducting market research and creating marketing campaigns for local businesses.

As an SEO Specialist, I bring expertise across technical SEO, on-page optimisation, and off-page strategies to drive measurable organic growth with real ROI for our clients.
Specialisations:
eCommerce SEO (Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce Professional Certificate)
Silo & Clustering (both virtual & physical site structure website silos)
Copywriting (more clicks from the SERPS to the page, and decrease bounce rate with helpful content)
recent achievement: I successfully strategised and implemented a new SEO strategy for a national hot water company, resulting in first and top three positions on Google across all major cities and locations in Australia. This led to the business ranking first Australia wide for hot water system searches.
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David Krauter, Head of SEO Strategy
• SEMrush SEO Specialist certified
• Ahrefs Certified Professional
• Bachelor of Business (Queensland University of Technology)
• Australian SEO Academy Trainer
With over 20 years experience in search engine optimisation, I've developed and implemented successful SEO strategies across 150+ campaigns. I have strategised SEO for Fortune 500 companies like Gillette, leading national-level companies like Steel-Line and also micro local businesses across Australia.

My specialisation in site architecture optimisation, including internal linking using PageRank flow modelling and topic clustering has helped me achieve over 2,000 page 1 ranking results to date. I have contributed my thoughts on SEO & Marketing on industry leading websites such as Authority Builders Co, The Hoth & Agency Analytics.
Specialisations:
Semantic Content Clustering (Koray Tugberk GUBUR trained on Topical Authority)
Entity Optimisation (matching Google's Knowledge Graph understanding)
Comprehensive E-E-A-T Optimisation according to Google's Search Quality Rater Program Guidelines
recent achievement: I developed our specialised "intent-matching" methodology which helped a client in the manufacturing space achieve 41% higher click through rate form intent-matched landing pages compared to general user intent pages and receive a 2.7 times longer average session duration on intent-optimised content post the December 2024 core update.

SEO Services Proven To Work In Maleny

Each suburb across Sunshine Coast is different in size, demographics and growth potential. The following are the strategies we have found to get good results and high return on investments for companies operating in Maleny:

Local SEO

If you are a local business that operates and services only the Sunshine Coast Hinterland region, then a local SEO campaign is what you need.

This campaign will help you get found by people living in the Maleny area when they look for you on Google. A local suburb campaign can also help you reach people in specific areas in the Sunshine Coast Council, e.g. Montville, Mapleton, or North Maleny.

Google Business Profile Optimisation

Optimising your GBP includes basics such as filling in your company profile, target areas and interlinking your website.

This helps you rank in the maps pack, Google maps across Maleny and any neighbouring suburbs you service.

eCommerce SEO

eCommerce SEO involves optimising your products and category pages while building a content engine to attract more new and repeat customers to your store.

Our eCommerce SEO service will help your website rank on the search engine results page, on Google Shopping, and in the recommended products section of Google’s generative AI experience.

Multi City SEO

Multi City SEO involves ranking in cities outside of your immediate area by building up your presence in those cities with dedicated landing pages on your website.

If your business can deliver its products or services outside of the Sunshine Coast region it allows you to also tap into bigger cities like Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide or Perth.

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Is SEO worth it for a Maleny based business?

Maleny’s regional and rustic charm sets it apart from the rest of the Sunshine Coast. It’s a niche that can be leveraged to offer something beyond the more general retail markets that are found on the Coast or even further away in Brisbane. By focusing on hyper-local SEO, you can carve out a strong presence for your business in the area before larger competitors start targeting the Hinterland and try to co-opt its aesthetic.

Tourism is one of the largest drivers of local markets in Maleny, but the town must compete for traffic with other niche and charming locations, like Montville and Mapleton. Whether you’re in the local hospitality scene or selling local handmade wares, optimising your SEO can bring you to the top of the results when tourists from the Coast or other parts search “best cafe in Maleny” or “things to do in Maleny”.

With events like the annual Maleny Show and Maleny Music Festival, tourists will be drawn in droves to walk the streets and seek out hidden treasures and memorable experiences. Take that physical foot traffic digital, use SEO to increase your chances of being found and build on that momentum. Local SEO can help you attract both visitors and locals looking for activities, accommodation, and services.

What types of companies should invest into SEO in Maleny? 

Boutique Accommodation Providers

As a leafy green and enchanting destination, Maleny attracts eco-conscious travellers, romantic getaway seekers, and wellness-minded tourists. These visitors typically do not want a bland and unappealing Airbnb or hotel, but instead search directly online for unique accommodation like cottages, glamping, and B&Bs.

This is how high-ranking businesses like Kanimbia Luxury Glamping, Jandar Retreat Maleny, and the neighbouring Montville Oceanview Cottages have established themselves at the forefront of the boutique accommodation space. With repeat visitation opportunities and premium pricing in a scenic location, leveraging SEO helps you to reduce reliance on booking platforms, which list you with competitors and take a cut, and instead drive direct bookings with higher margins.

Health & Wellness Businesses

Maleny is a wellness-oriented destination where locals and weekenders can enjoy the open air, the green spaces, and the wide range of retreats, yoga studios, natural health clinics, and alternative therapies on offer. Businesses offering services like massage, acupuncture, meditation, naturopathy, and yoga will rank well with an effective SEO strategy, as locals of the Sunshine Coast and those further away flock to this idyllic town to relax and rejuvenate.

The town’s reputation for quiet tranquillity and holistic living makes it an ideal place for wellness tourism, but this industry is not something you walk into off the street. Businesses like Spa Anise, the Medicine Room, and Elevate You: Body, Mind, Soul have all leveraged their SEO ranking to stand out from the range of other holistic experiences on offer.

Artisans, Galleries & Handmade Product Sellers

Maleny is home to a vibrant local arts and crafts scene, with stalls, shops, and markets displaying a wide range of wares made by locals for the many visitors that flock to this scenic town. Whether you are an artist, jeweller, soap maker, or run an art gallery, SEO helps get you seen and increases your ability to sell, both in person and online.

Maleny Arts & Crafts, Peace of Green Galley, and the David Linton Furniture & Timber Works all rank highly in Maleny’s competitive arts and crafts scene. Their search visibility helps turn casual visitors into repeat online customers, encouraging brand recognition through word of mouth as satisfied shoppers show off their latest artistic purchases.

Cafés, Restaurants & Gourmet Food Producers

The local food scene in Maleny is as vibrant and artisanal as its galleries and boutiques. Locals and weekenders alike come for the memorable food experiences on offer. From local cheesemakers, to chocolatiers, organic cafés, and mountain-view restaurants and cafés, food-focused SEO lets your business stand out in searches.

Tourists as well as day-trippers often search online for where to eat before they leave home, and great SEO can place your tantalising food experience front and centre, driving both weekday and peak weekend traffic through your door.

Ready to rank your website on Google?

Speak to our team and we will help you choose the best platform & strategy to successfully run your SEO campaign.

If your business operates on the Sunshine Coast, our local team can meet with you face to face and discuss your SEO strategy.

Our Sunshine Coast office is conveniently located just off the bruce Highway in Forest Glen, making it easy for our team to meet with you and discuss everything you need to know about running a SEO campaign on the Sunshine Coast. We've run SEO campaigns for business owners all over the region. Whether you want to get found in your local suburb, across the Sunshine Coast or even nationwide we can help you strategise the right campaign to reach your goals.

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