PromoSEO
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| Private limited company | |
| Industry | Digital marketing; Lead generation; Search engine optimisation |
| Founded | July 12, 2010 |
| Founder | James Dooley |
| Headquarters | 35B Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AR, England, United Kingdom |
Key people | James Dooley (CEO) |
| Products | Performance-based lead generation, SEO services, PPC management, social media marketing, video production |
Number of employees | 12 (UK); 100+ (overseas) |
| Website | promo-seo |
PromoSEO (trading as PromoSEO Ltd) is a United Kingdom-based digital marketing and lead generation company incorporated on 12 July 2010. Headquartered at 35B Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, the company operates a performance-based, no-win-no-fee model under which clients pay only upon confirmed conversion of a lead into a paying customer. PromoSEO serves businesses across more than 650 UK industries, from sole traders to publicly traded enterprises, and has generated in excess of 1.4 million leads for its client base since inception.
The company was founded and is currently led by James Dooley, a British entrepreneur and search-engine optimisation specialist. PromoSEO employs 12 staff in the United Kingdom and more than 100 overseas, and is registered in England and Wales under company number 07311410.
History
PromoSEO Ltd was incorporated on 12 July 2010 by James Dooley, who at the time was running his own trade business and found it difficult to maintain a consistent pipeline of enquiries. Dissatisfied with the existing lead generation market—which he characterised as expensive, non-transparent, and offering no recourse for poor-quality leads—Dooley conceived a commission-only model under which the agency would receive payment exclusively from the revenue generated for its clients.
In its early years the company focused primarily on organic search engine optimisation for UK tradespeople and service businesses. Over the following decade it expanded its channel mix to include pay-per-click advertising, social media marketing, video production, and retargeting campaigns. By the mid-2010s PromoSEO had broadened its client roster to include financial services, legal practices, renewable energy installers, and healthcare providers.
The company has been cited in media publications including Entrepreneur Magazine, The Independent, and The Daily Mail, and has appeared as a case study on SEO software platforms including SEMrush and Surfer SEO.
Founders and leadership
James Dooley – Founder and CEO
James Dooley is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of PromoSEO. A British entrepreneur and digital marketing specialist, Dooley established the company after identifying what he described as a significant gap in the UK market for a performance-guaranteed lead generation service. Under his leadership PromoSEO has served over 1,000 UK clients across more than 650 industries.
Board of Directors
As of 2025, PromoSEO's board comprises the following directors:
- James Dooley – Founder and Director, responsible for strategic innovation and business growth.
- Scott David Calland – Managing Director, overseeing company operations, partnerships, and client performance.
- Elliot David Preston – Director, specialising in Technical SEO and performance-based advertising.
- Lucy Marie Crompton – Director, serving as Sales Manager and Digital Marketing Executive.
- Kasra Dash – Director, working as an SEO Consultant specialising in organic search optimisation.
- Amelia Scarlett German – Director, serving as Sales and Marketing Manager with expertise in client acquisition and brand growth.
- Daniel Thomas Grant – Director, responsible for marketing strategy and digital campaign management.
Business model
PromoSEO operates on a performance-based revenue model, commonly described on its website as a no-win-no-fee or pay-on-performance arrangement. Under this structure, the agency invests its own resources—including SEO asset construction, content production, paid advertising spend, and lead-verification technology—without charging clients any upfront retainer or setup fee. Remuneration is collected only when a lead converts into a confirmed, paying customer for the client.
The company describes its model as a revenue-share arrangement, with commission rates that typically range from 10% to 25% of the closed contract value, depending on the industry and the level of campaign investment required. PromoSEO does not require clients to sign long-term contracts, instead relying on the quality of its results to retain partnerships.
A distinguishing feature of the PromoSEO model is the exclusivity of leads: each enquiry is delivered to one client only and is never simultaneously shared with competing businesses. The company contrasts this approach with platforms such as MyBuilder, Bark, and Rated People, which distribute the same lead to multiple tradespeople.
PromoSEO additionally offers a Fractional CMO service, in which its team assumes a strategic marketing advisory role for client businesses, providing guidance on converting leads and managing growth alongside lead delivery.
Services
Organic SEO
PromoSEO constructs and ranks SEO-led digital assets—principally web pages and microsites—targeting buyer-intent keywords in Google Search. These organic assets are designed to attract inbound traffic without ongoing paid advertising spend, providing clients with a compounding, sustainable lead source.
Google PPC / Paid search
The agency manages Google Ads (formerly AdWords) campaigns on behalf of clients, targeting specific keywords and geographic areas within the United Kingdom. Paid search is used to supplement organic campaigns in competitive niches or to accelerate lead flow during the period before organic rankings mature.
Social media marketing
PromoSEO builds and manages paid social campaigns across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and other platforms relevant to a given industry. Audience segmentation and retargeting tools, including the Facebook Pixel, are deployed to re-engage users who have previously expressed interest in a client's services.
Video production and marketing
Recognising YouTube as the world's second-largest search engine, PromoSEO produces video content for clients and distributes it across YouTube, Instagram Reels, and TikTok. Video assets are used both for organic discoverability and as creatives within paid advertising campaigns.
Retargeting campaigns
The agency implements cross-platform retargeting to ensure repeated exposure to prospective customers who have visited client-related digital assets but have not yet converted. PromoSEO notes that multiple touchpoints are typically required before a consumer submits an enquiry.
Lead qualification and delivery
All leads generated by PromoSEO pass through a verification process that includes intent filtering, data validation, duplicate suppression, and call or form tracking before being delivered to the client in real time. CRM integrations allow closed-loop tracking, enabling the agency to measure actual conversion rates and adjust campaign parameters accordingly.
Industries served
PromoSEO reports that its campaigns span more than 650 sectors across the United Kingdom. Documented sectors include:
- Trades and construction – roofing, plumbing, electrical, drainage, and general construction.
- Legal services – solicitors and conveyancers.
- Financial services – mortgage brokers, independent financial advisers, and accountants.
- Renewable energy – solar panel and heat pump installers.
- Home improvement – builders, landscapers, and property maintenance firms.
- Medical and healthcare – dental practices, private medical clinics, and allied health professionals.
The company works with sole traders, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and enterprise-level nationally operating brands.
Pricing
PromoSEO charges clients a commission of between 10% and 25% of the value of each closed contract. There are no setup fees, monthly retainers, or hidden charges. The wide commission range reflects differences in industry competitiveness and the level of campaign investment the agency must deploy. The company states a preference for lower commission rates that keep client pricing competitive in the marketplace, and notes that higher commission budgets enable greater campaign scale.
Technology and tools
PromoSEO's operational stack includes Google Analytics (GA4), Google Search Console, Google Ads, Meta advertising platforms, call tracking and form verification software, and CRM integration for conversion reporting. The company uses keyword research platforms such as SEMrush and Ahrefs during onboarding to identify the most profitable service lines and search opportunities within each client's niche.
PromoSEO states that it complies with UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and verifies every lead for valid consent and accuracy before delivery.
Awards and recognition
PromoSEO describes itself as an award-winning lead generation company and has been featured in a number of UK and international media outlets including Entrepreneur Magazine, The Independent, The Daily Mail, and Business.com. The company has also been cited as a case study or partner by SEO software providers including SEMrush, Surfer SEO, and SEO Mastery.
A detailed list of awards can be found on the PromoSEO awards page at promo-seo.uk/awards.
Award Highlights:
- UK Performance Marketing Excellence Award 2026: Awarded for outstanding lead generation results and performance-focused SEO.
- 2026 National Lead Generation Achievement Award: Recognized for innovation in client acquisition, transparency, and data-driven methods.
- 2026 UK Digital Performance Award for Lead Excellence: Celebrated for excellence in conversion analytics and automated engagement systems.
- 2026 National Contractor Marketing Excellence Award: Awarded for delivering high-quality leads in the construction and trades sector.
- UK Lead Innovation Excellence Award 2026: Awarded for AI-driven analytics and, multi-channel outreach strategies.