A Bit About Simon
Simon – or Dalley as we all call him – is our Founder having established GrowTraffic in 2009. He is an experienced marketer with specialisms as search marketer, digital consultant, finding strategist and many things in between. He has helped businesses throughout the UK grow traffic that converts. He is recognised as one of the UK's leading SEO consultants.
Originally from Chorley, he lives in Bacup (East Lancashire) and works between Rossendale, Manchester and South Yorkshire. Simon has developed a wide breadth and depth of experience in online marketing over the years, working in both B2B and B2C organisations.
Simon set up and operated GrowTraffic as his freelance SEO side hustle, whilst he headed up the marketing functions for a number of notable brands. He steered the business through a series of iterations before Rachel began working for GrowTraffic in a fulltime capacity in 2014.
He has helped a diverse range of organisations with online marketing from automotive manufacturers, automotive publications, hosting providers, debt management companies, solicitors, sports clubs, personal trainers, hotel chains and many more.
As most of the testimonials he has received will state, it’s his understanding in search marketing and specifically as an SEO consultant that really adds value to a business.
An Experienced Marketeer & More
Over the years, Simon has worked on a huge range of projects and has amassed a number of qualifications,
Simon loves to work with like-minded business owners and take on projects where he is sure the outcomes can be made to match investment and ROI expectations.
Ultimately, Simon loves talking to people about Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), Pay-Per-Click (PPC) and other areas of Internet Marketing and would be happy to chew the cud with you to discuss any search engine marketing or digital consultancy issues or requirements you may have.
Simon is also a Director of Cunliffe Hall, an historic social hall in Chorley. He is a Committee Member of FORL (the organisation responsible for organising Lancashire Day) and the Chair of the Bacup 2040 Partnership Board, responsible for the redevelopment of Bacup's town centre.
What Other People Say About Simon
Simon is a hard working and passionate on-line marketing expert. He loves what he does and that show in the results that he gets.
Gary Bennion
Managing Director
Simon takes the right, ethical approach to SEO and digital marketing. He's constantly looking to improve and develop methods of obtaining first class, long lasting results for his clients' websites.
Mark Walters
Freelance SEO Consultant
Simon is at the top of his game and a pleasure to work with; very willing to share knowledge and experience which in turn has allowed me to get to grips with the fantastic Marketing and PR strategies he has developed. Simon it is a pleasure to recommend you!
Amy Victoria Horsfield
Account Manager
Having worked with Simon on our performance display solution, Simon displays a creative, yet keenly analytical mind. Combined with an easy going nature and continued focus on driving exceptional ROI, makes him the perfect client to work with.
Kelly Paris
UK Mid Market Sales Manager