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Case Study · Self-Storage · Exeter

From a stuck Wix site to the top of Exeter search

An 11-month SEO programme and a website rebuild took a family-run Exeter storage operator from invisible to number one in local search, and it is still compounding into 2025.

Timeline11 months + ongoing
Year2023 to 2025
SectorSelf-storage, Exeter
MG Self Storage
+1,084Google ranking increases
#1Exeter local map pack
4,000+Position gains since 2023
2,803Organic sessions (GA4)
The Challenge

A family-run operator that search couldn’t find

MG Self Storage is a family-run container storage business in Exeter, well known locally for its service but hard to find online. They came to us with a simple goal: turn local searches into real enquiries.

The harder problem sat under the bonnet. The existing website was built on Wix, which limited almost every move we wanted to make: little control over technical SEO and site structure, awkward metadata, and no straightforward way for the owner to manage his own content.

The Work

An 11-month programme, built to compound

SEO pays off through consistent, quality work over time. Three phases took MG from foundations to local dominance.

1

Foundations

From January 2023: keyword research to map the opportunity, then the quick wins. A metadata refresh, optimised header tags and a proper internal-linking structure, plus tidied social metadata and two Google Business Profiles consolidated into one.

2

Content and authority

The two things MG was missing most. A steady stream of SEO-optimised blog content alongside genuine authority building through citations, guest posting and link building.

3

A rebuild off Wix

We moved MG onto a flexible platform the owner could edit himself. It loaded faster, was far easier to manage, and removed the technical ceiling Wix had imposed. Engagement climbed and bounce rate dropped.

The Results

The 2025 picture: still compounding

92Keywords ranking on Google
78 +586Google local-pack rankings, up by 586
31.5%Bounce rate, holding strong as engagement rises
941+Organic goal completions supporting enquiries
#1For high-intent terms like “self storage Exeter”
4,000+Keyword position gains since May 2023
“Rahul and Chris have been great in helping us improve our Google rankings. They are always contactable and explain everything simply and clearly.”

Mark, Owner, MG Self Storage

See the results for yourself

MG Self Storage now sits at the top of Exeter search. Take a look at the live site, or talk to us about doing the same for your storage business.

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What clients say

Real reviews from real clients.

★★★★★ Rated 5.0 on Google
★★★★★

Amazing experience with Amax Marketing! They built my self storage website and the process from start to finish was first class. I highly recommend them!

Grant Daniel Self storage
★★★★★

We found Rahul and Terence to be knowledgeable, friendly and very helpful. When we have issues with our emails or website their response time has been very impressive, fixing the issue in great time.

Damian Mulhern Client
★★★★★

We've been working with the Amax team for a few years now for all things web design and development. Rahul, Naveed and Terence helped us build our website, set up pages with dynamic features, and source an event photographer. The communication is seamless and they're quick to troubleshoot. Great work!

Celia Illes Client
★★★★★

We worked with Amax to redesign the Sheeplands Self Storage website in 2024 and the whole experience was brilliant from start to finish. The team were helpful, communicative, and made the process really straightforward.

Sophie Baker Sheeplands Self Storage
★★★★★

I honestly cannot recommend this company enough. From the start, Rahul and Terence have been brilliant to work with. Communication has been excellent throughout, with quick responses, regular updates and a WhatsApp group that made everything really easy.

Idris Client
★★★★★

Strong knowledge, results-driven. Worked with Amax for nearly 3 years now, results keep moving in the right direction. Recommend!

Elyas Coutts Client
★★★★★

I've worked with Amax for several months now and I've been super impressed by their attention to detail, dedication, approachability and professionalism. Would highly recommend them.

Laura Alderson Client
★★★★★

Amazing experience with Amax.

InDesign Showroom London InDesign Showroom
★★★★★

We had a great experience working with Amax Marketing. Rahul, Terence and Christopher were extremely helpful and responsive throughout, making everything very straightforward. Nothing was too much trouble. We're really pleased with the final result and would highly recommend them.

MidWales Storage Self storage
★★★★★

Our experience with Amax has been fantastic. They made us a fantastic website for our self storage site to operate from. The response on tasks and customer care has been brilliant. Truly a 10/10 business to work with!

George Goodson Self storage
★★★★★

Professional, quick and friendly service, delivering exactly what was requested and on time. Couldn't have asked for more! Very happy with the results and to work with the whole team. Cheers guys!

Samer Ebbini Client
★★★★★

We've worked with Amax for the past few years and have a great, collaborative relationship. Their communication has been fantastic and they're always open to new ideas, delivering on what they say they'll do with quick turnarounds.

Joshua Webb Client
★★★★★

We're thrilled with the website Amax Marketing created for Orange Box Self Storage. It's professional, visually stunning, and perfectly optimised for SEO. Their customer service has been outstanding, always responsive and genuinely invested in our success. We can't wait to continue our partnership with ongoing SEO and PPC campaigns.

Binder B Orange Box Self Storage
★★★★★

Rahul and the AMAX team have been working on our website for the last couple of months, and I have been very impressed with the results! They have been re-designing parts of the site and adding SEO, and we've had a lot more traffic to the site as a result. We look forward to seeing even more results in the future!

Emily Bibb Client
★★★★★

Rahul and his team have recently begun re-designing and re-building our website in preparation for SEO work, and so far it has been fantastic! Really impressed with how quickly they got to grips with what we're about and what we want to achieve. Excited to see the final result!

Sean Kelly Client
★★★★★

The team is very supportive, creative and organised when it comes to our marketing calendar. They take our views and needs into account and always find a way to 'translate' them into marketing terms.

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