
Digital Strategy for SMEs | Data-Led Plans & Advisory
Book a free 15-minute strategy call
Bring your goals and constraints. Leave with 2–3 quick wins and a clear next step.
Strategy multiplies channel performance. Pair with Performance Media for demand capture, Creative & Content for fresh assets, and Web, SEO & Data for clean analytics and measurement. Multi-location? Add Footfall & OOH for store visits.
Digital strategy that actually ships
Clear, data-led plans that align goals, budget, and channels—so you can execute with confidence and measure what matters.
Why you need this service
Most SMEs juggle many channels with limited time. A pragmatic strategy unlocks focus: who to reach, with what message, on which channel, and how to measure progress. We align your plan to people-first content, strong measurement (GA4), and test-and-learn habits—so every sprint compounds.
Our Unique Selling Proposition
- Evidence-first: quick audit → insights → decisions. No fluff decks.
- Operating model: OKRs, scorecard, and an experiment backlog that your team can run.
- Measurement you trust: shared KPI map, GA4/GTM recommendations, and clean UTM standards.
- Channel blueprints: Search, Social (Meta), SEO/content, and local/store-visit plays where relevant.
Recommended engagement model
Pick a Strategy Sprint (2–3 weeks) to get a 90-day roadmap fast, or a monthly advisory retainer to guide execution, reviews, and iteration.
Who is this for?
UK SMEs with growth targets and limited team bandwidth—e-commerce and lead-gen across retail, beauty, food & drink, trades, real estate, auto dealers, healthcare, education, hospitality, SaaS, and professional services.
Let’s talk honestly: Are we right for each other?
- Decisive & collaborative: fast access and feedback accelerates wins.
- Open to testing: we’ll prioritise experiments over opinions.
- Willing to measure: we’ll ask for GA4/GTM access (or an analytics contact) to verify signals.
Packages & Pricing (consultancy, ex-VAT)
Strategy Sprint — £1,500 (one-off)
- Discovery workshop (90 mins): goals, constraints, audiences, offers.
- Rapid audit: channels, landing pages, analytics, messaging.
- 90-day roadmap: priorities, budget guardrails, KPIs, and owner by week.
- Experiment backlog (6–10 tests): what to try, how to measure, expected impact.
- Readout (60 mins) + implementation Q&A notes.
Starter Advisory — £600/mo
- Monthly strategy session (60 mins) + async check-ins.
- Scorecard: KPIs, OKRs, and risk/issue tracker.
- Quarterly plan refresh and budget guidance.
Growth Advisory — £1,200/mo
- Fortnightly working sessions; governance cadence (agenda + notes).
- Channel playbooks: Search, Meta, SEO/content, local/store-visit where relevant.
- Forecasting & scenario planning; experiment design & review.
Scale Advisory — £2,000+/mo
- Executive-level advisory; multi-region or multi-brand support.
- Attribution & measurement framework; test design and readouts.
- Enablement sessions for sales/ops; board-ready strategy updates.
Add-ons
- Analytics & tagging implementation: see Tagging & Measurement.
- Team training workshop (90 mins): £250/session.
- Competitor & market scan: by quote.
How we work (simple, fast)
- Kick-off & goals: confirm targets, constraints, and timelines.
- Audit & insights: channels, pages, analytics, offers, and creative themes.
- Strategy & model: audiences, messaging, channel mix, and budget guardrails.
- Plan & calendar: 90-day roadmap + experiment backlog.
- Governance: scorecard, OKRs, monthly/fortnightly reviews.
Useful guidance & references (official)
- Google Search Essentials
- Creating helpful, people-first content
- GA4: next-gen measurement overview
- Google Ads Experiments
- OKRs (re:Work guide)
- Meta: video ads & mobile best practices
FAQs
Do you execute or just advise?
We deliver strategy, roadmaps, and governance. Execution can be handled by your team or paired with our channel/content services.
How do you measure success?
We set OKRs and a KPI scorecard, verify analytics signals (GA4/GTM), and run a regular review cadence.
Can we start with a one-off?
Yes—pick the Strategy Sprint to get a 90-day plan and experiment backlog. You can roll into advisory later.
Do you work with brand-new businesses?
Absolutely. We’ll right-size scope, prioritise fastest feedback loops, and build a minimal viable measurement plan.
Explore our services
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FAQs
Which service should I start with?
Need leads fast? Try Performance Media. Building foundations? See Web, SEO & Data.
What’s the minimum budget?
Allocate £30–£50/day per ad set/location on Google/Meta to maintain learning and tests.
How do you measure ROI?
GA4 + GTM + Meta CAPI with events like lead
/purchase
; optional offline imports for full-funnel truth.
Do you work with trades/auto/property?
Yes—geo-fenced leads for dealers, service-area targeting for trades, and local awareness for property.
How fast will I see results?
Paid media: 1–2 weeks for signal; SEO: 3–6 months; Footfall: 30–60 days to stabilise.