Louis Smith

Ecommerce SEO Consultant To 5x Your Traffic and Profits 📈 helped drive $80million+ MRR | Enterprise Shopify Search Engine Optimisation Specialist

I help you grow traffic, conversions & revenue with SEO + CRO.

Results delivered:

- 100+ eCommerce brands scaled
- 1 brand passed £100M+ MRR
- 1,000s of keywords ranked in competitive niches
- 50%+ growth on Google in 5 months (multiple brands)
- 7-figure revenue lifts across DTC stores
- written 100's of top ranking articles
- 1000's of backlinks landed

Complete SEO restructures across Shopify, WooCommerce & Magento.

If you want to scale quick, with trusted results, send me a DM.

Or email at seo@louissmith.co.uk 

https://www.louissmith.co.uk/

Search Engine Optimization Specialist

ECommerce SEO services (when done right) will help you increase your online organic sales. Use my proven results, tools, skills and SEO software that have helped clients generate £80million+ in MRR on Google.

Backlinks have again become a huge ranking factor for SEO and AI search (again). Brand building is crushing search now:

Interesting data shows Google ignores 99% of content, but it trusts who is talking about you.

1. The top result has 3.8x more links than spots 2 to 10, which means a good link is worth it for your organic search campaign.

2. Also, 95% of all web pages have zero backlinks, so a PR campaign can be huge for your brand to stand out from 99% of junk on the internet.

3. I like this one how Google’s AI cites the top 10 results 52% of the time. Still think ranking on Google is not important?

4. Authority sites saw 35% more traffic after the core update on February 14th. Google's giving clicks to sites it trusts. TBH I'm also seeing fluctuations.

I am seeing brand ranking because of their link profile.

Try it:

- fire up a search tool
- plug in your competitors
- look at market share
- see who's been rewarded

What can you take away from this?

I would be building:

- niche relevant links
- use niche relevant UGC
- collab with sub niche brands
- focus on expertise content
- brand building (you can't skip this)
- fix/remove decaying pages/folders

BRAND BUILDING has never been more important.

Do this to get better traction with SEO/AI search campaigns. 

Are links important?

eCommerce SEO + AI Consultant | Helping 7-9 Figure Brands Grow Organic Revenue with SEO, CRO & Content | £100M+ Revenue Generated

Rob Dance

CEO & Founder of ROCK.

I started my business with just £1,000
 
(I bought a cheap van, a laptop, and a desk)
 
Today, we operate internationally
Today, we hire over 100 of the brightest minds
Today, we're an 8-figure business, on our way to 9
Today, we're launching several new start ups
Today, I work with some of the most gifted people in the world
 
But what you don't know is:
 
20 years ago, I failed my exams and dropped out of school
17 years ago, I really struggled to write a full sentence
15 years ago, I was too scared to make phone calls

So now I'm sharing my journey with you.
Daily insights to help anyone.
Let's goooooooo 🚀

CEO & Founder

After 15 years of growing my business, I realised something FUNDAMENTAL was missing.

Our unique culture and innovative ways of managing our people has always been a TOP priority for me.

So much so, I have never found the perfect software platform to manage our people operations and help my team remove the day-to-day noise so they can focus on our mission.

Then, one day, it struck me: I NEED to create this myself to help other businesses!!

And so, Ware was born.

Launching in 2025, Ware promises to transform how you build your culture and genuinely empower your team.

Ware. Everything is.

A reminder for anyone who needs it:

(You deserve better)

Stop giving 100% to companies that treat you like you're replaceable.

If you're always:

- Staying late
- Pushing hard
- Hitting targets

And you’re still getting ignored - it's not your fault.

You're not unmotivated.
You're undervalued.

A company that appreciates you will show it. They’ll:

1) Recognise your contributions and effort.
2) Listen to your concerns and act on them.
3) Respect your boundaries and work-life balance.
4) Promote from within instead of overlooking internal talent.
5) Support your career growth with training and opportunities.
6) Make staying feel like the right choice, not your only choice.
7) Pay you what you’re worth, not what they can get away with.

Loyalty is a two-way street.

If they can't meet you halfway, don’t feel guilty for pulling back.

Protect your energy.
Know your worth.

The right workplace won’t make you question it.

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Stop giving 100% to people who give you 10%. Rob Dance

Someone else’s success is not a threat.

It’s proof.

Proof that progress is possible.

When I see someone win… 
I don’t feel smaller.

I feel reminded.

If they can do it, so can I.

As Justin says, too many people sit back:

- Judging
- Comparing
- Secretly hoping someone slips up

That mindset builds nothing.

Because clapping for others shows strength.

It shows confidence. 
It shows security.

So if you’re in a waiting season, use it.

→ Study what works 
→ Improve your skills 
→ Stay consistent

There is no weakness in celebrating someone else’s win.

Only insecurity makes it feel that way.

Do you agree?

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Until it’s my turn, I will keep clapping for others. It’s just that simple. Rob Dance and Justin Wright.

Confidence in leadership isn’t about always having the answer

It’s about this…

Trusting yourself to figure things out - even when nothing feels certain.

Too many leaders think they need to seem perfect. 
But that’s not where respect comes from.

Respect comes from how you handle pressure. 
From how you respond when things go wrong.

The best leaders?

→ They ask for help. 
→ They admit when they’re unsure. 
→ They build teams that challenge their thinking.

So if you want to lead with confidence, try this:

1. Listen more than you speak.
2. Let your actions do the talking.
3. Be willing to be wrong - honesty builds trust.
4. Surround yourself with strong, honest voices.
5. Stand by your decisions, especially the tough ones.
6. Trust yourself to figure it out - not to have it all figured out.

You don’t need to feel “ready.”

You just need to trust that you’ll handle what comes next.

Do you agree?

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Confidence is knowing you’ll figure it out, not knowing all the answers. Rob Dance

Respect should never depend on a job title.

No one needs to know someone’s:

- Salary
- Position
- Qualifications

To treat them well.

They are human. 
That alone is enough.

I see people switch their tone based on who stands in front of them.

And that shift says more than any CV ever will.

Character shows when there is nothing to gain.

So if you want to grow as a leader, practise these daily:

1. Say thank you
2. Keep eye contact
3. Show basic respect
4. Greet everyone properly
5. Listen without interrupting

These actions cost nothing.

But they build trust faster than any title ever will.

Do you agree?

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Make it a habit to respect people without knowing their qualifications, title, or position. Rob Dance

This isn’t meant to feel good…

(But it’s how we grow)

As Justin Wright pointed out - it’s discomfort that takes you far.

Yet too many leaders avoid disagreement.

They see silence and call it respect.
They chase harmony instead of honest thinking.

But great leaders do it differently:

→ They listen with calm.
→ They speak with purpose.
→ They invite challenge, not just compliance.

The simple truth?
They want people who call out what’s wrong.

So if no one’s questioning you, it’s not a sign you’ve nailed it.

It’s a sign they’ve stopped believing you’ll listen.

Do you agree?

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Insecure leaders want only yes-people around them. Strong leaders want people who challenge their thinking. Justin Wright and Rob Dance

Careers do not end because of:

- One rejection
- One bad review
- One missed promotion

They stall when effort stops.

Because growth belongs to people who stay in motion.

So if you are serious about career growth, focus on three things:

→ Upgrading skills 
→ Building strong relationships 
→ Asking for honest feedback

Then apply what is learnt immediately.

Progress does not reward pride.

It rewards people who refuse to stay still.

Do you agree?

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Nothing is over for someone who tries. Rob Dance.

Here’s the truth:

Playing safe won’t make you happy.

If there’s even a slight chance something could improve your life…

Explore it.

- Don’t overthink it
- Don’t talk yourself out of it before you’ve even tried

Life is short.

Time doesn’t slow down.

And real happiness?

It’s rare.

It doesn’t come from staying where you feel stuck. 
It comes from movement.

Fear will always show up.

But that doesn’t mean stop.

It means you’re stepping outside your comfort zone.

That’s where progress lives.

→ Take the call
→ Book the meeting
→ Submit the application

Risk feels scary.
Regret feels worse.

Do you agree?

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If there’s even a slight chance at getting something that will make you happy, risk it. Life’s too short and happiness is too rare. Rob Dance.

Want to level up fast in your career?

Here’s how:

Sit beside someone who's already ahead.

Not to compete.
To catch their momentum.

When you’re around ambitious people, your mindset shifts.

→ You think bigger.
→ You raise your standards.
→ You stop making excuses.

And as Dora Vanourek puts it, it stretches you in ways you didn’t expect.

So ask yourself:

Is your circle fuelling your growth?
Or keeping you stuck?

Choose your company with intention.

It matters more than you think.

Do you agree?

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Biggest lesson this year?

Stop over-giving to people who wouldn’t do the same for you.

It sounds blunt. 
It’s still true.

Too many of us pour:

- Time
- Effort
- Loyalty

Into relationships that give nothing back.

That isn’t kindness. 
It’s imbalance.

So I watch actions now.

Not words.

If someone values you, they show it.

→ They check in 
→ They make time 
→ They show up

The right people step up.

The rest drift away.

Do you agree?

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Biggest lesson I learnt last year was probably not to give so much of yourself to people who wouldn’t do the same for you. Rob Dance

If it isn’t said, it gets carried…

And that weight builds fast.

Silence feels easier.

- No tension
- No awkward talk
- No risk of upsetting anyone

But you pay for it later.

Unspoken words turn into stress.

Stress turns into frustration.

And frustration leaks into your:

→ Tone 
→ Energy 
→ Behaviour

Staying quiet does not fix the problem.

It stores it.

Do you agree?

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Remember: if you’re not saying it, you’re carrying it, and that gets heavy fast. Rob Dance.

I used to believe support was enough to change people.

If I encouraged them…

- Backed them
- Gave them time

They would step up.

I was wrong.

Because good intentions do not build culture.

Consistent behaviour does.

If someone talks about teamwork but gossips 
↳ Believe the gossip.

If someone promises change but repeats the same mistakes 
↳ Believe the pattern.

Culture weakens when leaders ignore red flags to avoid conflict.

It strengthens when behaviour is addressed early and clearly.

Do you agree?

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Waiting for your workplace culture to magically improve?

It won’t.

- Toxic meetings
- Poor leadership
- No direction

These problems don’t solve themselves.

So if you’ve been waiting for a sign to act…

This is it.

Change doesn’t come from a memo or a workshop.
It comes from someone choosing to break the cycle.

That someone can be you.

Speak up 
Set a better tone 
Lead, right where you are

Because the longer you wait, the longer the dysfunction lasts.

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