Bear Roots Studio
We help rural businesses flourish online and reach more local customers.
Digital marketing and web design that brings me more local leads and sales.
Marketing that feels right at home in the countryside.
Hi, I’m Jamie. I grew up in a rural farming community, and that experience has shaped everything about how I work. I’m passionate about supporting local communities, small farms, and the businesses that make rural life thrive, and since everything I do is delivered remotely, I can work with you wherever you are.
With a simple, fast website and down-to-earth local SEO, locals will find you fast and choose you with confidence.
We’ll plan together to understand your customers and goals.
We’ll build simply so your site is quick, clear, and accessible.
You’ll be found locally with Google Business Profile and ‘near me’ visibility.
The Open Ground Rate
The ground is prepared and the timing is good. If you’re thinking about a new website, local SEO, or a growth plan, you can get started at 25% off any Bear Roots Studio service for a full 12 months from the date you sign on. Hosting and care stays at the standard rate, but everything else is covered.
Three ways to join:
Websites – Launch with a professional website giving you a permanent home online. Whether you need a focused one-page site or a multi-page presence, I’ll build something that works for your business.
Standalone services – Not ready for a full website or growth plan? A Google Business Profile Optimisation or a Local SEO Boost can get you moving in the right direction without a long commitment.
Growth Plans – Ready to boost your visibility? Start with a 90-day Local SEO sprint for quick wins, or dive into a Roots-to-Canopy growth plan for ongoing support that keeps your business flourishing.
Your benefits:
Locked-in rates for life
My Growth Plan rate never increases as long as I stay active on the plan.
Discovery credit included
My €597 paid discovery session is credited toward my first month when I join a Growth Plan.
14-day make-it-right window
If something’s not working in the first two weeks, we’ll fix it together.
Case study collaboration
My results help other rural businesses see what’s possible (with my permission, of course).
I own everything
My content, domain, design, and data always belong to me.
Our Services for you
Whether you need a website or just want to be found more easily, we’re here to help you move forward.
I need a website
Starting fresh or ready for a reset? I’ll get a simple, fast, search-friendly website at a locked-in rate, plus priority support as we launch together.
I already have a website
I’m happy with my current site but I want stronger local visibility. I’ll boost my search presence and get found by more local customers.
Hosting & Care
My website deserves a safe, reliable home where it’s always up to date, backed up, and running smoothly. You’ll handle the technical bits so I can focus on running my business with complete peace of mind.
Growth Plans
Steady, sustainable growth that builds on strong foundations. You’ll start by getting me found locally and turning visitors into customers, then layer on regular improvements that compound over time. No shortcuts, results that last.
What is a Google Business Profile, and why is it so important?
The short version:
Your Google Business Profile (GBP) is how local customers find you when they’re ready to buy.
It can often be the difference between your phone ringing and it staying silent.
The longer version:
Think of your Google Business Profile (GBP) as your shopfront on Google, except it shows up exactly when someone nearby is searching for what you offer.
When someone types “farm shop near me” or “plumber in [my area]” into Google, your Business Profile is what appears in the map results and the local listings.
It’s that box on the right side of the screen (on desktop) or at the top (on mobile) that shows your:
Business Name
Opening Hours
Address
Photos of your Business
Phone Number
Customer Reviews
Start Where You’ll Feel Results Fastest.
Get found locally
Turn visits into actions
My customers can call me, get directions, and take action easily, on any connection.
Reduce back & forth
I’ll spend less time answering ‘are you open?’ messages thanks to up-to-date info and a tidy site.
Stay fast & secure
I won’t lose visibility or enquiries to a slow, flaky site because everything stays fast and secure.
Know what’s working
I’ll get simple monthly reports that show my wins and my next 1-3 actions.
Grow Steadily
My business will grow through consistent, practical improvements rather than stop-start campaigns.
The Open Ground Rate
25% off services at Bear Roots Studio
The ground is prepared. If you’re ready to get started; whether that’s a new website, a local SEO boost, or a growth plan, now is a good time to move.
For a full 12 months from the date you sign on, every service you purchase is charged at 25% off the current published rate. There’s no obligation to buy everything at once. The discount is there for the full year, for whenever you’re ready to take the next step.
The Open Ground Rate covers website builds, local SEO boosts, AI visibility boosts, and growth plans. The discount is applied to the current published rate at the time of purchase, so whatever you choose within that 12-month window, you’re paying 25% less than the standard rate.
Hosting and care plans are outside the offer and stay at their standard rates throughout.
One thing worth knowing if you’re considering a growth plan. If you start one during your 12-month window, the discounted rate locks in for the life of that plan. As long as it stays active and in continuous use, that price stays fixed. Cancel and restart later, and it would restart at the current published rate.
That’s it. No catches, no pressure, and no complicated terms.
Where I’ll be in 6 weeks
Week 1
Discover
We clarify goals, audience, offers and quick wins. You’ll get a content checklist, GBP (Google Business Profile) audit and a first draft sitemap.
Week 2
Plan
We turn discovery into a concise, sign-off plan: page outline, timeline, access/tech setup, and what we need from you.
No guesswork, just a clear path forward.
Week 3
Build
Design & draft my one-page site. We’ll shape the messaging, structure calls-to-action and lay in on-page SEO foundations.
Week 4
Refine
Polish copy and imagery, tighten the user experience, and run pre-launch quality assurance across devices and browsers.
My page is starting to feel “real.”
Week 5
Launch
Independent accessibility review, performance pass, final fixes; then go live on my Care Plan so the site stays fast, secure, and backed up.
Week 6
Tune
My first mini-report with key metrics and quick optimisations, plus a simple next-month plan to keep momentum.
My growth options:
Get results in 90 days: Perfect if you need a quick visibility boost. The Local SEO Boost gets you ranking locally without a long commitment.
Long-term partnership: Ready to grow steadily? A Roots-to-Canopy growth plan gives your business the ongoing support it needs to flourish.
Google Business Profile Optimisation
€347
What I’ll gain: more calls, clicks, and directions from Google.
Proper categories & services
NAP Cleanup (name, address, phone, consistent everywhere)
Primary photos that show what you do
Review plan so I can start gathering proof
A one-page actions report in plain English
Book my free intro call
Local SEO Boost
€997
A 90 day sprint
What I’ll gain: a rise in local impressions and map views, and a bump in calls and directions.
Show up for “near me” searches
Appear for locals and visitors
Rank higher in Google Maps
Get found by nearby customers
I’ll be visible everywhere that matters
Listed in all the right directories
Consistent business details across the web
Easy for customers to find your info
I’ll see exactly where I’m being found
Before and after heatmaps of your visibility
Track exactly where you show up locally
Watch your reach expand over 90 days
I’ll stay top of mind with fresh content
Weekly Google Business Profile posts
Keep your profile active and engaging
Show customers you’re open and ready
I’ll know what’s driving results
See which areas find you most
Monthly updates showing your growth
Best for: my business if I want to start putting down strong local roots and get visible to the customers right on my doorstep.
Book my free intro call
Ready to grow beyond the 90-day boost?
After completing the Local SEO Boost, many clients choose to continue with a Roots-to-Canopy Growth Plan for ongoing support.
Before joining any Growth Plan, we’ll complete a Field Map together to create your personalised roadmap.
Need a website?
1-Page Website
€747
Hosting & Care starts at launch
What I’ll gain: a fast, accessible home base that turns visitors into inquiries.
I’ll control my story
Why I’m here
What I do
What choose me
One place to send everyone
From socials
From marketing
From word-of-mouth
I’ll convert more visitors
One-tap call
Quick enquiry form
Obvious next steps
I’ll earn trust
Professional look
Consistent details
It’ll work for everyone
Fast & mobile first
Accessible
I’ll own my asset
I’m not relying on a rented social profile
Safe from algorithm shifts
I’ll grow when I’m ready
Add pages or features later without starting again
Book my free intro call
Multi-Page Website
Starting at €2497
Hosting & Care starts at launch
What I’ll gain: a comprehensive online presence that showcases everything my business offers and helps visitors understand exactly what I offer.
I’ll tell my full story
Dedicated page for my background and values
Separate pages for each service I offer
Space to show what makes me different
I’ll be found for what I do
Better search rankings with targeted pages
Each service gets its own spotlight
Customers find exactly what they need
I’ll convert more visitors
Clear customer journey through my site
Strategic calls-to-action on every page
Contact forms where customers need them
I’ll stand out from competitors
Custom design that reflects my brand
Professional features tailored to my business
Advanced functionality that matches my needs
It’ll work for everyone
Fast and mobile-first
Accessible to all visitors
Reliable performance
I’ll own my asset
Not relying on rented social profiles
Safe from algorithm changes
Complete control over my content
I’ll grow when I’m ready
Built to expand as my business develops
Easy to add new pages or features
Foundation for long-term success
Your website journey:
Starts with a free introduction call to make sure this is the right fit for your business.
Then we’ll move into a Field Map discovery session (€597, fully credited towards your build) where we dive deep into what your business needs.
Your website will be built specifically for how you work and the customers you serve.
Final pricing reflects the complexity and custom features your business requires.
Book my free intro call
Hosting, Care & Growth Plans
I can pick a hosting and care plan if I want a safe place for my website to live and rock-solid maintenance.
All plans include:
1. Hosting with a secure, reliable, and sustainable provider
2. Website & plugin updates
3. Website backups
4. Website optimisation (media files, speed, etc.)
5. Website security (with guaranteed cleaning/fixing if problems occur)
Planter
€99/month or
€999 for one year.
Save €189 when paid yearly
Fewer outages, faster load times, peace of mind while I run my business
Maintenance only • No monthly marketing
Standard turnaround time: 3 to 5 business days
1 support hour per month (does not roll over)
Next open availability for additional projects
Twice-yearly website health & traffic review
2 small tasks per year done proactively based on site audit or analytics
Bonus: Auto-Updating Privacy Policy (with Termageddon – where available)
Communication:
All requests and questions are to be submitted via a support request ticket to ensure proper tracking and timely responses.
Greenhouse
€299/month or
€2999 for one year.
Save €589 when paid yearly
Smoother updates during my busy seasons, fewer surprises, a site that continues to meet my expectations
Maintenance only • No monthly marketing
Turnaround time: 1 business day
2 support hours per month (does not roll over)
Priority scheduling for additional projects
Monthly website performance and traffic review
2 small tasks per month done proactively based on site audit or analytics
Bonus: Auto-Updating Privacy Policy (with Termageddon – where available)
Discounted hourly rate for quick updates, outside of the support hours
Communication:
A dedicated workspace for quick questions and clarifications.
Requests for changes & additional work are to be submitted via a support request ticket to ensure proper tracking and timely responses.
Roots-to-Canopy Growth
No shortcuts.
No overnight promises.
Just steady, seasonal growth that lasts.
Why we grow businesses like trees
We chose this name because it accurately describes how growth actually works in nature and in rural businesses.
A tree doesn’t rush. It establishes strong roots first, laying a stable foundation that can weather storms. Then it grows steadily upward, branching out season by season, reaching further each year.
That’s precisely how we approach your marketing. We start with the essentials: getting you found locally, ensuring your website works, and turning visits into customers. Strong roots. Then we build on that foundation with regular, compounding actions: content that attracts attention, reviews that build trust, minor improvements that add up to significant results.
Every growth journey starts with understanding where you are.
Start with a Field Map
Before we plant anything, we map the ground.
My Paid Discovery Session (€597) provides a clear picture of my business landscape, what’s working, what’s holding me back, and where my best growth opportunities lie.
I’ll receive:
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A tailored overview of my current visibility and performance.
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A roadmap outlining which Roots-to-Canopy plan best fits my goals.
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Practical, actionable advice I can use, even if I don’t move forward with you.
The best part?
If I decide to join a Growth Plan within 30 days, my €597 is credited toward my first month’s payment. The Field Map insights remain relevant, and we’ll validate and refine them together as we start working.
No pressure. No guesswork. Just a clear direction for growth before we start digging in.
Seedling & Soil
€699/month
Building strong roots in my local area.
This plan focuses on getting me found by the customers who need me most. From Google Business Profile optimisation to local SEO and steady regional expansion, everything is designed to grow my visibility without overwhelming my small team.
Perfect for rural businesses ready to be discovered by customers across the region, not just around the corner.
Be found locally
My Google Business Profile fully set up and optimised for “near me” searches. Plus weekly posts to keep it active and engaging.
I’ll appear on maps and directories where my ideal customers are already looking, with up to 10 carefully chosen keywords tracked and optimised for my local area
My business listings stay accurate and consistent everywhere online, with ongoing monitoring to make sure my details stay correct as search engines and directories evolve.
Steady regional expansion
Technical setup that makes sure search engines can find and display my opening hours, location, and services correctly.
I can grow into new areas without overwhelming my small team, with multi-region expansion at a sustainable pace of 1 area per month.
AI-ready setup so tools like ChatGPT can find and suggest my business when people ask for local recommendations.
Visibility you can measure
Baseline heatmap at the start of my plan to show where I rank locally.
Quarterly comparison reports that show my expanding presence across the region, making it easy to see the areas where I’m gaining ground.
Monthly mini-report tracking local impressions, website traffic and review activity.
Strategic guidance and support
60-minute strategy call every 6 months to review goals and ensure everything stays on track.
Two proactive tasks per year based on my site audit or analytics findings – I don’t just get reports, I get actionable improvements implemented.
Eco commitment: part of my plan supports UK & EU tree-planting and sustainability initiatives.
Monthly performance video update keeping me informed without overwhelming me with jargon.
Communication made easy
All requests and questions can be submitted through my support ticket system, ensuring quick, trackable replies and no missed updates.
Book my free intro call
Flourishing Meadow
€999/month
Taking my local presence to the next level.
This plan builds on strong SEO foundations with unlimited keyword tracking, proactive review management, strategic partnerships, and expansion across 3 new areas every month. Everything is designed to help me become the obvious choice when customers in my region need what I offer.
Ideal for established rural businesses ready to dominate their local market and grow their reputation across the region.
Grow my visibility and reach
My Google Business Profile fully set up and optimised for “near me” searches, with weekly posts to keep it active and engaging.
Unlimited keywords tracked and optimised for my local area, with quarterly competitor research to see where I stand and spot new opportunities.
My business listings stay accurate and consistent everywhere online, with ongoing monitoring to keep my details correct as search engines and directories evolve.
I can grow into new areas at a pace that matches my ambition, with multi-region expansion covering 3 areas per month.
Build trust and credibility
Review management with response playbook included, so I know exactly how to handle feedback professionally and build trust with potential customers.
Local partnership opportunities explored each quarter, with light investigation into 1 partnership or sponsorship that could boost my visibility through trusted community connections.
Stand out to search engines and AI
Technical setup that makes sure search engines and AI can find and display my opening hours, location, and services correctly.
Enhanced AI-ready setup with answer-friendly FAQs, making it even easier for tools like ChatGPT to understand and recommend my business when people ask for local suggestions.
Visibility you can measure
Baseline heatmap at the start of my plan to show where I rank locally.
Quarterly comparison reports that show my expanding presence across the region, making it easy to see the areas where I’m gaining ground.
Monthly performance updates with visibility insights and clear next steps.
Strategic guidance and support
60-minute strategy call every 3 months to align plans, review data, and keep everything on track as my business evolves.
Two proactive tasks per year based on my site audit or analytics findings – I don’t just get reports, I get actionable improvements implemented.
Eco commitment: part of my plan supports UK & EU tree-planting and sustainability initiatives.
Communication made easy
A dedicated workspace for quick questions and clarifications.
All requests and questions can be submitted through my support ticket system, ensuring quick, trackable replies and no missed updates.
Book my free intro call
Meet your team
Jamie Cottam
Founder
I grew up in a rural farming community, and I’ve seen firsthand how hard local businesses work to keep rural life thriving. I specialise in helping rural businesses build a stronger online presence through straightforward web design and local SEO that actually brings in customers. All my work is delivered remotely, so location is never a barrier.
I believe in keeping things simple, honest, and effective – no jargon, just practical work that helps your business grow.
When I’m not working on client sites, you’ll find me walking in nature or taking photos of wildlife.
Web Designer Pro
Professional Community & Resource
Part of an extensive web designer network where I get ongoing coaching and support on the latest design practices and strategies. It means you benefit from a wider pool of expertise backing your project.
Local SEO Academy
Professional Community & Resource
Part of an extensive SEO and marketing network where I access ongoing training and expert guidance. When I need specialist insight for your local marketing strategy, I’ve got the resources to make it happen.
Let’s put down some roots together
Every great partnership starts with a conversation. Whether you’re just planting the seed of an idea or ready to grow your visibility online, I’d love to hear about your goals and help map out your next steps.
