SEO Task List & Planner
by Greg Johnson, Owner / Developer
Use this list to choose exactly what SEO work you’d like done at your own pace and budget. Every task includes a time estimate so you can control the monthly spend. The more budget you apply, the quicker we make progress.
SEO Task List
| # | Task | Description | Est. Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Site Audit | A full technical audit: speed, mobile usability, broken links, metadata, crawlability, etc. | 3 hrs |
| 2 | Keyword Research & Mapping | Find the best keywords for your services, regions, and industry. Map keywords to current or future pages. | 3 hrs |
| 3 | Competitor Analysis | Review how your top competitors perform in Google. See what keywords and content work for them. | 2-3 hrs |
| 4 | Fix Technical Issues | Resolve site problems found in the audit — e.g. slow load times, broken links, redirect errors. | 2-4 hrs |
| 5 | Google Business Profile Optimisation | Fully optimise your Google Business listing for local SEO and tracking. | 1-2 hrs |
| 6 | Regional Landing Pages | Location-targeted service pages. Includes writing + SEO setup. | 3-4 hrs each |
| 7 | SEO Content Creation | Blog posts, FAQs, or guides based on search demand. Builds trust and visibility and adds to SEO content. | 2 hrs each |
| 8 | On-Page Optimisation | Improve titles, descriptions, header tags, image alt text, and internal linking on existing pages. | 1-2 hrs per page |
| 9 | Monthly Reporting & Tracking | Track keyword rankings, traffic, and improvements with a monthly summary report. | 1 hrs/month |
| 10 | Strategy & Review Call | Optional Monthly or Quaterly call to review progress and adjust priorities. | 0.5 hr |
Recommended Execution Order
- Site Audit
- Keyword Research & Mapping
- Competitor Analysis
- Fix Technical Issues
- On-Page Optimisation (existing pages)
- Regional Landing Pages
- SEO Content Creation
- Google Business Profile
- Monthly Reporting
- Strategy & Review Call
How It Works
- You choose the tasks that matter most to you.
- The more budget you commit per month, the quicker your chosen tasks will be completed.
- You can pause or adjust your plan at any time.
Example Monthly Plans
These examples show what progress looks like at three budget levels. Actual timing may vary slightly depending on your site and what information comes back from audits.
| Month | £450/mo (6 hrs) | £600/mo (8 hrs) | £750/mo (10 hrs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Site Audit, Keyword Research | Site Audit, Keyword Research, Start Competitor Analysis | Site Audit, Keyword Research, Competitor Analysis, Start Tech Fixes |
| 2 | Finish Keyword & Competitor Research, Start Tech Fixes | Finish Competitor Analysis, Tech Fixes, On-Page Updates | Tech Fixes, On-Page, Regional Page, Reporting |
| 3 | On-Page Updates, Regional Page (start), Reporting | Regional Page, Blog Content, Reporting | Regional Page, Blog Content, GBP Optimisation, Strategy Call |
Higher budgets mean quicker progress — but even smaller budgets deliver consistent results over time.
Try our SEO Plan Calculator below to see how your budget and time commitment can work together.