Founded in Newcastle, Softplace began as a small team passionate about digital marketing agency Newcastle services. Over the years, we’ve grown into a leading agency, serving North East England with innovative web design, SEO, and PPC solutions. Our commitment to local businesses in Sunderland, Durham, and Middlesbrough drives us to create impactful digital strategies. With 50+ successful projects, we’re proud to help North East brands thrive. Our story is about partnership, creativity, and results.
As a digital marketing agency Newcastle, Softplace stands out for:
Local Expertise: Deep understanding of Newcastle, Sunderland, and Durham markets.
Comprehensive Services: 12 offerings, from SEO to graphic design.
Proven Results: 30%+ growth for clients like Newcastle retailers.
Client-Centric Approach: Tailored strategies and dedicated support.
If your Sunderland business isn’t showing up where it should on Google, the problem isn’t always your competition. It’s usually hidden issues with your site, citations, or content.
At Softplace, we run a complete Local SEO Audit that shows you exactly what’s wrong — and how to fix it.
We check every factor that affects your Google rankings:
Google Business Profile optimisation score
Local keyword coverage on your site
Competitor gap analysis
Citations & NAP consistency (Name, Address, Phone)
Page speed & technical SEO
Schema markup for local businesses
Reviews & trust signals
70% of local clicks go to the top 3 map results
If your profile or site is missing key signals, you’ll never get there
An audit tells you what’s holding you back before you waste money on ads
Unlike generic SEO reports, we:
Explain the results in plain English
Prioritise fixes for the fastest ranking gains
Track improvements after changes
Use tools trusted by top UK agencies
You book your audit
We run the full analysis
You get a detailed PDF + live call to review findings
We give you a step-by-step improvement plan
Ready to grow with Softplace, your digital marketing agency Newcastle? We’re here to deliver web design, SEO, PPC, and more for businesses in Sunderland, Durham, and Hartlepool. Contact us for a free quote and start your digital journey!