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M&B Garden Landscapes - Website Design

M&B Garden Landscapes - Website Design

Thomas Watkins

Thomas Watkins

July 14, 2025

Web Design
Search Engine Optimization

Project Overview

M & B Landscaping Ltd is a trusted landscaping company serving Birmingham and the wider West Midlands region, delivering a broad range of services to both residential and commercial clients. Looking to boost their digital presence and attract more local leads, they approached me for a complete website redevelopment—one that would improve visibility, demonstrate their expertise, and be easy for their team to manage and update.

Client Goals

  • Modern, SEO-Friendly Website:
    Build a visually impressive, search-optimized site to reach new customers in Birmingham and across the West Midlands.
  • Showcase Diverse Services:
    Clearly present M & B’s full range of landscaping and grounds maintenance services through well-organized, engaging pages.
  • Highlight Key Differentiators:
    Demonstrate the company’s experience, specialist equipment, and quality standards to set them apart from the competition.
  • Seamless Communication:
    Make it simple for potential clients to get in touch via their preferred channels.
  • Easy Content Management:
    Empower the M & B team to add or update content quickly and easily, without technical knowledge.
  • Google Business & Analytics Integration:
    Set up and optimize local business profiles and give the team the tools to monitor their web performance.

Approach & Solutions

1. WordPress Website with Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)

  • Easy-to-Edit Structure:
    Built the site using WordPress combined with Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), allowing the M & B team to quickly update service sections, testimonials, project galleries, and more with fully interchangeable content blocks.
  • Bespoke, Brand-Aligned Design:
    Crafted a clean, professional design that reflects M & B’s branding and appeals to property owners, businesses, and organizations across Birmingham and the West Midlands.
  • SEO Best Practices:
    Implemented fast load times, semantic code, and on-page optimization for higher visibility in regional searches.

2. Comprehensive Service Presentation

  • Dedicated Service Pages:
    Created individual landing pages for garden design, commercial landscaping, grounds maintenance, and more—each featuring strong calls to action and local references to Birmingham and the West Midlands.
  • Trust-Building Features:
    Integrated areas for accreditations, client testimonials, and project case studies, all easily managed through ACF for ongoing updates.

3. Integrated Communication & Local Search

  • Preferred Contact Methods:
    Included easy-access contact forms, click-to-call functionality, and direct email links, ensuring seamless lead capture.
  • Google Business Profile:
    Set up and optimized their Google Business Profile for prominent placement in local search and maps.

4. Analytics & Client Onboarding

  • Google Analytics & Search Console:
    Connected and configured analytics tools, and provided onboarding to help the M & B team track website performance, keyword rankings, and user behavior.
  • Training & Documentation:
    Supplied clear instructions and live walkthroughs so that the M & B team could confidently manage their content moving forward.

Results & Impact

  • Stronger Regional Search Presence:
    The optimized, Birmingham-focused site quickly rose in local search rankings, generating more qualified leads throughout the West Midlands.
  • Increased Engagement & Trust:
    Professional service pages and credibility features improved customer confidence and inquiry rates.
  • Flexible, Self-Managed Website:
    Thanks to ACF, the M & B team can easily add, edit, or swap out any section—keeping the website fresh, accurate, and aligned with their growing business.
  • Ongoing Insight & Growth:
    Integrated analytics empower the client to understand their web traffic and make data-driven marketing decisions.

Summary

With a flexible, SEO-focused WordPress website powered by ACF, M & B Landscaping Ltd now stands out as a leading choice for landscaping services in Birmingham and the West Midlands. The site’s easy editing, compelling service presentation, and local optimization position the business for ongoing digital success.

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