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Altitude Search - Your Path to Being Found

If you've built a great website but nobody's finding it, you're not alone. Maybe you've tried following SEO advice online only to feel confused, or you're getting conflicting recommendations that don't seem to work.

At Altitude Search, we help you rise above the SEO noise. No overwhelming jargon or strategies you can't follow—just a clear view of what's actually holding your website back and the practical steps to fix it.

Based in Christchurch, we've spent over a decade helping businesses get their websites working harder for them. More visibility, more visitors, more business. It's that simple.

Hi, I'm Michaela

I've been where you are - staring at a website that should be working harder for your business, wondering why other companies seem to show up everywhere while you're nowhere to be found.

Over the past decade, I've helped 120+ businesses solve exactly this problem. Not because I have some secret formula, but because I take the time to understand what's actually going wrong with your specific situation.

No cookie-cutter solutions. No overwhelming you with everything that could be better. Just focusing on what will actually make the biggest difference for your business right now.

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No Six-Month Contracts You Don't Understand

Most SEO agencies want to lock you into long contracts with vague promises about "boosting your online presence." That's not how this works.

We start by figuring out what's actually wrong with your website right now. Maybe it's technical issues, maybe it's content, maybe it's something completely different. Once we know what's broken, we fix it.

You'll understand exactly what we're doing and why. You'll see the results as they happen. And you'll never wonder if you're wasting your money on things that don't matter.

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What's Actually Involved?

  • Keyword Research

    Understanding what your customers are actually searching for, how they phrase their problems, and what search terms will bring you qualified traffic—not just any traffic.

  • On-Page SEO

    Making sure your website content, titles, and internal links clearly tell search engines what each page is about and why it should rank for your target search queries.

  • Technical SEO

    Fixing the behind-the-scenes issues that prevent search engines from properly crawling, understanding, and indexing your site—the foundation everything else builds on.

  • Content SEO

    Creating content that serves your audience's search intent while following best practices that help search engines understand and rank your expertise.

  • Local SEO

    Optimising your presence for location-based searches so customers in your area can find you when they need your services.

  • International SEO

    Structuring your site for multiple countries or languages, ensuring search engines serve the right content to the right audiences.

  • Image SEO

    Optimising visual content so it loads fast, appears in image search results, and contributes to your overall search performance.

  • User Experience (UX)

    Ensuring your site delivers what searchers expect when they click through—fast loading, easy navigation, and clear information architecture.

  • Off-Page SEO

    Building your website's authority and trustworthiness through strategic link acquisition and digital reputation management.

  • YouTube SEO

    Optimising video content for discovery on YouTube and in video search results across all platforms.

  • Accessibility

    Making your site usable for everyone, including people with disabilities—which also happens to improve your search performance.

  • AI Optimisation / GEO

    Preparing your content for AI-powered search features and generative search results that are changing how people find information.

Time to Start the Ascent?

Your website has more potential than you're seeing right now. Let's find out what's holding it back and create a practical plan to get it working harder for your business.

Let's TalkBook Your Free SEO Health Check

Agency or Independent SEO Consultant?

Tired of being just another account number? Frustrated by dealing with different people every time you call? Wondering if that big agency is actually giving you their A-team or the interns?

You're not alone. More Kiwi businesses are ditching the agency experience for something more straightforward: working directly with an independent consultant who actually knows their name and their business.

From straight-talking communication and transparent pricing to having the same person handle your account from start to finish—discover why the personal approach often works better than the corporate machine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is SEO and do I actually need it?

SEO is making sure your website shows up when your customers search for what you offer. If people can't find you on Google when they're looking for your services, you're missing out on business. It's not about gaming the system—it's about making your website work properly so search engines understand what you do and who you help.

How long before I see results?

Honestly? Usually 3-6 months before you see meaningful changes. Anyone promising overnight results is lying. But here's the thing—once it starts working, it keeps working. Unlike paid ads that stop the moment you stop paying, good SEO builds momentum over time.

Can I compete with the big companies in my area?

Absolutely. Large companies often have terrible websites that haven't been properly optimized. While they might have bigger budgets, you can be smarter. By focusing on what your specific customers are searching for and serving them better content, you can outrank competitors twice your size.

What's actually involved in an SEO health check?

We start by understanding your business goals and who you're trying to reach—both your current customers and the ones you want to attract. Then we look at what your competitors are doing and where they're showing up that you're not.

From there, we dig into what's actually stopping your website from ranking higher. Maybe it's technical issues, maybe it's content, maybe you're targeting the wrong search terms entirely. We'll also talk through any specific challenges you're facing right now.

You'll get a clear breakdown of what needs fixing and what to do about it. No 50-page reports full of jargon—just the specific issues holding you back and a practical plan to address them. Takes about an hour and shows you exactly where you stand and what your next steps should be.