SEO consultation

SEO consultation

SEO consultation

Before you spend another dollar on SEO, find out what's actually blocking you.

Before you spend another dollar on SEO, find out what's actually blocking you.

Before you spend another dollar on SEO, find out what's actually blocking you.

Most SEO problems aren't traffic problems. They're positioning problems, structure problems, or content aimed at the wrong thing entirely. An SEO consultation with Kyttn tells you exactly what's in the way and what to do about it.

We've taken Japan360 from zero NZ rankings to position 1 in 24 hours. En Beauty's organic sessions grew 81% in 28 days. Both started with a consultation.

The real problem

The real problem

Most NZ websites aren't ranking for one of four reasons.

Most NZ websites aren't ranking for one of four reasons.

And the fix for each one is completely different. That's why a generic SEO retainer rarely works, it treats all four the same way.

The four reasons are:

And the fix for each one is completely different. That's why a generic SEO retainer rarely works, it treats all four the same way.

The four reasons are:

01

Wrong keywords.

Most NZ sites are optimised for terms nobody searches, or terms so competitive a new site has no realistic chance of ranking. The NZ search market is small enough that the gaps are specific. A term with 480 searches per month and low competition is worth more than chasing a 2,900 per month term five established agencies are fighting over.

02

No authority.

Google uses links from other credible sites as a signal of trust. A new site with no links from credible NZ sources will struggle to rank regardless of how good the content is. Most NZ competitors sit between DA 5 and DA 25. You don't need to be a media giant. You just need more credible links than the person you're trying to beat.

03

Wrong intent.

Even if you're targeting the right keyword, your page might be answering the wrong question. Someone searching "lash extensions auckland" wants to know what they'll get, how much it costs, and whether to trust you. If your page talks about your passion for beauty, Google sees the mismatch and so does the visitor who immediately leaves.

04

Technical issues nobody told you about.

Slow load speed, pages not indexed, duplicate content, or site structure that makes it hard for Google to understand what you do. These show up in the data as high bounce rates, rankings that appear and disappear, impressions with no clicks. A proper diagnosis surfaces them. A vague monthly report from an agency usually won't.

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What an SEO Consultation covers

What an SEO Consultation covers

What you get from an SEO consultation with Kyttn.

What you get from an SEO consultation with Kyttn.

Not a generic checklist. Not a 47-point audit. A clear picture of what's specifically blocking your business and what to prioritise.

It starts with a conversation. We meet, learn how your business works, who your customers are, and what you've already tried. That context is critical because it shapes how we read the data. Then we run your site and market through Sphynx 2.0, our competitive intelligence system. We map your keyword gaps, your competitors' real weaknesses, and where the market is genuinely open. By the time we present the findings, every recommendation is grounded in your business, not just the numbers.

The consultation covers:

Your current visibility.
Where you're ranking, where you're invisible, and why. What terms your customers are actually searching in NZ versus what you think they're searching.

Your real competition.
Who owns the terms you want, how strong they actually are, and where they're weak. Most NZ competitors look stronger than they are. Sphynx 2.0 finds the cracks.

What's blocking you.
The specific issue, wrong keywords, no authority, intent mismatch, or technical problems. Not a list of everything that could theoretically be improved. The actual blocker.

A clear action plan.
Prioritised by impact. What to fix first, what to build, and what to stop wasting time on. You can take it away and implement it yourself, or we can build it for you.

The consultation covers:

Your current visibility.
Where you're ranking, where you're invisible, and why. What terms your customers are actually searching in NZ versus what you think they're searching.

Your real competition.
Who owns the terms you want, how strong they actually are, and where they're weak. Most NZ competitors look stronger than they are. Sphynx 2.0 finds the cracks.

What's blocking you.
The specific issue , wrong keywords, no authority, intent mismatch, or technical problems. Not a list of everything that could theoretically be improved. The actual blocker.

A clear action plan.
Prioritised by impact. What to fix first, what to build, and what to stop wasting time on. You can take it away and implement it yourself, or we can build it for you.

The consultation covers:

Your current visibility.
Where you're ranking, where you're invisible, and why. What terms your customers are actually searching in NZ versus what you think they're searching.


Your real competition.
Who owns the terms you want, how strong they actually are, and where they're weak. Most NZ competitors look stronger than they are. Sphynx 2.0 finds the cracks.


What's blocking you.
The specific issue , wrong keywords, no authority, intent mismatch, or technical problems. Not a list of everything that could theoretically be improved. The actual blocker.

A clear action plan.
Prioritised by impact. What to fix first, what to build, and what to stop wasting time on. You can take it away and implement it yourself, or we can build it for you.

Who this is for

Who this is for

This is for you if...

You've been told you need SEO but you're not sure what that actually means for your business right now. You've worked with an SEO agency and you're not seeing results and can't get a straight answer about why. Your website gets traffic but it's not converting into enquiries or bookings. You're launching a business and want to build the right organic foundation before you drive paid traffic.

And it's not for you if you want someone to manage a monthly SEO retainer without explaining what they're doing or why. We tell you exactly what we're doing and why at every stage. If SEO isn't the right priority for your business right now, we'll tell you that too.

The landscape is changing.

The landscape is changing.

The changing landscape.

SEO is no longer just Google. It's AI too.

75% of people are using AI search tools more than they were a year ago. 37% now start their search in ChatGPT or Gemini instead of Google. When someone asks an AI tool who to talk to in your category, the answer depends on what's already been built across your entire digital presence.

This matters commercially. AI search traffic converts at 14.2% compared to 2.8% for traditional Google traffic. When an AI recommends your business, the person arriving is five times more likely to act. But 60% of searches now end without a click at all. If your business isn't being cited in the AI answer, you're invisible to those searchers entirely.

Kyttn builds AI visibility into the SEO architecture from day one. Not as a separate service. As part of how the site is structured, the content is written, and the authority is built.

En Beauty ranks first in AI visibility across all Auckland beauty competitors. 100% competitive perception score on Gemini. 82 AI citations across platforms. That wasn't a separate AI project. It was the natural result of getting phases one through four right.

Let's chat

Let's chat

How an SEO consultation works.

Step 1: We talk first.
The first conversation is free. Tell us about your business, your market, and what's not working. We'll tell you honestly whether we think SEO is the right priority right now or whether there's a more fundamental issue to address first.

Step 2: We run the diagnostic.
If there's an opportunity worth exploring, we run Sphynx 2.0 on your market. NZD $489. Allow around a week. You leave with a branded report and a prioritised plan for what to do first.

Step 3: We walk you through what we found.
A focused session, usually 60 to 90 minutes. We take you through exactly what we found, what it means, and what to do about it. Plain language. No jargon.

Step 4: You get a clear plan.
A written summary of the priority actions, ranked by impact. You can take it away and implement it yourself, or we can build it for you.

Step 1: We talk first.
The first conversation is free. Tell us about your business, your market, and what's not working. We'll tell you honestly whether we think SEO is the right priority right now or whether there's a more fundamental issue to address first.

Step 2: We run the diagnostic.
If there's an opportunity worth exploring, we run Sphynx 2.0 on your market. NZD $489. Allow around a week. You leave with a branded report and a prioritised plan for what to do first.

Step 3: We walk you through what we found.
A focused session, usually 60 to 90 minutes. We take you through exactly what we found, what it means, and what to do about it. Plain language. No jargon.

Step 4: You get a clear plan.
A written summary of the priority actions, ranked by impact. You can take it away and implement it yourself, or we can build it for you.

Step 1: We talk first.
The first conversation is free. Tell us about your business, your market, and what's not working. We'll tell you honestly whether we think SEO is the right priority right now or whether there's a more fundamental issue to address first.

Step 2: We run the diagnostic.
If there's an opportunity worth exploring, we run Sphynx 2.0 on your market. NZD $489. Allow around a week. You leave with a branded report and a prioritised plan for what to do first.

Step 3: We walk you through what we found.
A focused session, usually 60 to 90 minutes. We take you through exactly what we found, what it means, and what to do about it. Plain language. No jargon.

Step 4: You get a clear plan.
A written summary of the priority actions, ranked by impact. You can take it away and implement it yourself, or we can build it for you.

What this looks like in practice.

Japan360 Nationwide

Japan360 Nationwide

Phases 1 and 2

Website designed by Little Fuji. SEO architecture and keyword strategy by Kyttn.

Japan360 website on a mobile in its brand environment

Website designed by Little Fuji. SEO architecture and keyword strategy by Kyttn.

Japan360 website on a mobile in its brand environment

A sample from the Sphynx 2.0 keyword analysis.

A seo keyword chart produced by Sphynx 2.0

Japan360.
Bespoke Japan travel specialist.

Japan360.
Bespoke Japan travel specialist.

Japan360 had been operating for years with near-zero NZ organic traffic and zero NZ keyword rankings. A strong brand. A great product. Almost no one finding it through search.


The diagnostic revealed a clear gap: the market position for NZ-based specialist Japan travel was genuinely open. Competitors were bidding on broad terms but none were speaking directly to the highest-value audience. The site architecture was working against them.


Position 1 on the primary target keyword within 24 hours of implementation. Featured in Google AI Overview as the first named provider for multiple search terms. Site health from 79% to 99% in a single session.

Japan360 had been operating for years with near-zero NZ organic traffic and zero NZ keyword rankings. A strong brand. A great product. Almost no one finding it through search.


The diagnostic revealed a clear gap: the market position for NZ-based specialist Japan travel was genuinely open. Competitors were bidding on broad terms but none were speaking directly to the highest-value audience. The site architecture was working against them.


Position 1 on the primary target keyword within 24 hours of implementation. Featured in Google AI Overview as the first named provider for multiple search terms. Site health from 79% to 99% in a single session.

Japan360 had been operating for years with near-zero NZ organic traffic and zero NZ keyword rankings. A strong brand. A great product. Almost no one finding it through search.

The SEO consultation revealed a clear gap: the market position for NZ-based specialist Japan travel was genuinely open. Competitors were bidding on school tour terms but none were speaking to schools. The site architecture was working against them.

Position 1 on "japan school tours new zealand" within 24 hours of implementation. Featured in Google AI Overview as the first named provider for multiple school tour searches. Site health from 79% to 99% in a single session.

En Beauty Auckland

En Beauty Auckland

Phases 1 through 5

Website, SEO, and Google Ads built by Kyttn. From zero to the most AI-visible beauty brand in Auckland.

The En Beauty website SEO and design by Kyttn

Website, SEO, and Google Ads built by Kyttn. From zero to the most AI-visible beauty brand in Auckland.

The En Beauty website SEO and design by Kyttn

Brand film, art direction, and photography by Kyttn.

The  en beauty website on mobile phone SEO and design by Kyttn

Brand film, art direction, and photography by Kyttn.

The  en beauty website on mobile phone SEO and design by Kyttn

En Beauty.
Boutique beauty salon.

En Beauty.
Boutique beauty salon.

En Beauty launched with zero organic presence and zero domain authority. The SEO consultation identified which terms were genuinely winnable in the Auckland beauty market and which to avoid. The architecture was built around that from day one.


Organic sessions up 81% in 28 days. Conversion rate at 6.5% against a 2% industry average. First in AI visibility across all Auckland beauty competitors, 100% competitive perception score on Gemini, 82 AI citations across platforms.

En Beauty launched with zero organic presence and zero domain authority. The SEO consultation identified which terms were genuinely winnable in the Auckland beauty market and which to avoid. The architecture was built around that from day one.


Organic sessions up 81% in 28 days. Conversion rate at 6.5% against a 2% industry average. First in AI visibility across all Auckland beauty competitors, 100% competitive perception score on Gemini, 82 AI citations across platforms.

En Beauty launched with zero organic presence and zero domain authority. The SEO consultation identified which terms were genuinely winnable in the Auckland beauty market and which to avoid. The architecture was built around that from day one.


Organic sessions up 81% in 28 days. Conversion rate at 6.5% against a 2% industry average. First in AI visibility across all Auckland beauty competitors, 100% competitive perception score on Gemini, 82 AI citations across platforms.

SEO in New Zealand is a different game.

SEO in New Zealand is a different game.

The NZ search market is small enough that a focused strategy beats a broad one every time. Total search volumes are lower than Australia or the UK, which means the gaps are more specific, but they're real and they're often uncontested.

Whether you're an Auckland-based business looking for an SEO consultant or a company anywhere in NZ wanting to understand your organic position, the diagnostic works the same way. We map the real competitive landscape for your specific market.

A term with 480 searches per month in New Zealand at low competition is worth more than chasing a global term with 10,000 searches where five large agencies have already dominated every position.

Most NZ businesses are either targeting terms that are too competitive for their current authority, or terms that nobody actually searches. An SEO consultation closes that gap. You find out exactly where the opportunity is before you commit to anything.

The NZ market is genuinely beatable in most sectors. But you won't find the opening by guessing.

Why Kyttn for SEO

Why Kyttn for SEO

Most SEO agencies sell SEO. We find out if SEO is even the right priority first.

A standard SEO agency will scope a retainer and start immediately. That's their model. Kyttn starts by finding out whether SEO is the right priority for your business at your specific stage, and if it is, which keywords are genuinely winnable before we recommend spending anything.

If SEO is right, we build it properly: keyword strategy validated against NZ GKP data, site architecture built to rank, content built to convert, AI visibility built in from the start. Not just a list of meta tag changes.

If something else is a higher priority, conversion rate, Google Ads, brand clarity, we say so. We'd rather tell you the truth than sell you a retainer.

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Find out what's blocking your rankings.

The first conversation is free. We talk, we understand your business, and we tell you honestly whether we think there's an opportunity worth exploring. If there is, we run Sphynx 2.0 on your market. NZD $489. Allow around a week. You leave with a branded PDF report and a prioritised action plan. If a larger engagement follows, it comes off the first invoice.

No obligation. No pitch deck. Just a clear conversation.

Kyttn

Let's talk.

By submitting, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.

Find out what's blocking your rankings.

The first conversation is free. We talk, we understand your business, and we tell you honestly whether we think there's an opportunity worth exploring. If there is, we run Sphynx 2.0 on your market. NZD $489. Allow around a week. You leave with a branded PDF report and a prioritised action plan. If a larger engagement follows, it comes off the first invoice.

No obligation. No pitch deck. Just a clear conversation.

Kyttn

Let's talk.

By submitting, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.

© 2026 Kyttn

Find out what's blocking your rankings.

The first conversation is free. We talk, we understand your business, and we tell you honestly whether we think there's an opportunity worth exploring. If there is, we run Sphynx 2.0 on your market. NZD $489. Allow around a week. You leave with a branded PDF report and a prioritised action plan. If a larger engagement follows, it comes off the first invoice.

No obligation. No pitch deck. Just a clear conversation.

FAQ.

FAQ.

Common questions about SEO consultation.

How long does an SEO consultation take?
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We always talk first. The first conversation is free. If we think there's a real opportunity, we run Sphynx 2.0, our competitive intelligence diagnostic. Allow around a week. Jake walks you through the findings in a 60 to 90 minute session. You leave with a branded PDF report and a prioritised plan for what to do first.

Do I need to be on a retainer?
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No. A consultation is a standalone engagement. Some clients take the plan and implement it themselves. Others ask us to build it. Either works. We'll always recommend the simplest structure that makes sense for where your business is.

How much does an SEO consultation cost?
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The first conversation is free. If we see an opportunity worth exploring, we run Sphynx 2.0 on your market. That's NZD $489. If we then work together on a larger engagement, it comes off the first invoice.

Do you only work in Auckland?
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No. We're based in Auckland but we work with businesses across New Zealand and Australia. Most consultations are done remotely. Whether you're looking for an SEO consultant in Auckland or anywhere in NZ, the diagnostic and the process work the same way.

How is this different from talking to an SEO agency?
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An SEO agency will usually scope a retainer and start work immediately. We start by finding out whether SEO is actually the right priority for your business right now. If it is, we tell you exactly which keywords to target and why. If it isn't, we tell you that too.

How long does SEO take to work in NZ?
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Typically 3 to 6 months to see meaningful organic movement, depending on your current authority and how competitive your target terms are. Content and technical fixes can show results faster. Japan360 hit position 1 within 24 hours of implementation because the gap was genuinely open and the fix was structural.

What's a realistic budget for SEO in New Zealand?
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The diagnostic is NZD $489 and gives you a clear plan before you commit to anything ongoing. After that, engagements are scoped individually based on which phases are needed. Because there are no agency layers and no overhead, budget goes directly into the work. We'll give you a clear scope and price before anything starts.

What is AI search visibility and why does it matter?
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AI search tools like ChatGPT and Gemini now influence how people find businesses. 37% of consumers start their search in AI instead of Google, and AI search traffic converts at five times the rate of traditional search. If your business isn't being cited in AI answers, you're invisible to a growing share of your market. Kyttn builds AI visibility into the SEO architecture from day one.

How long does an SEO consultation take?
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We always talk first. The first conversation is free. If we think there's a real opportunity, we run Sphynx 2.0, our competitive intelligence diagnostic. Allow around a week. Jake walks you through the findings in a 60 to 90 minute session. You leave with a branded PDF report and a prioritised plan for what to do first.

Do I need to be on a retainer?
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No. A consultation is a standalone engagement. Some clients take the plan and implement it themselves. Others ask us to build it. Either works. We'll always recommend the simplest structure that makes sense for where your business is.

How much does an SEO consultation cost?
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The first conversation is free. If we see an opportunity worth exploring, we run Sphynx 2.0 on your market. That's NZD $489. If we then work together on a larger engagement, it comes off the first invoice.

Do you only work in Auckland?
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No. We're based in Auckland but we work with businesses across New Zealand and Australia. Most consultations are done remotely. Whether you're looking for an SEO consultant in Auckland or anywhere in NZ, the diagnostic and the process work the same way.

How is this different from talking to an SEO agency?
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An SEO agency will usually scope a retainer and start work immediately. We start by finding out whether SEO is actually the right priority for your business right now. If it is, we tell you exactly which keywords to target and why. If it isn't, we tell you that too.

How long does SEO take to work in NZ?
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Typically 3 to 6 months to see meaningful organic movement, depending on your current authority and how competitive your target terms are. Content and technical fixes can show results faster. Japan360 hit position 1 within 24 hours of implementation because the gap was genuinely open and the fix was structural.

What's a realistic budget for SEO in New Zealand?
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The diagnostic is NZD $489 and gives you a clear plan before you commit to anything ongoing. After that, engagements are scoped individually based on which phases are needed. Because there are no agency layers and no overhead, budget goes directly into the work. We'll give you a clear scope and price before anything starts.

What is AI search visibility and why does it matter?
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AI search tools like ChatGPT and Gemini now influence how people find businesses. 37% of consumers start their search in AI instead of Google, and AI search traffic converts at five times the rate of traditional search. If your business isn't being cited in AI answers, you're invisible to a growing share of your market. Kyttn builds AI visibility into the SEO architecture from day one.

How long does an SEO consultation take?
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We always talk first. The first conversation is free. If we think there's a real opportunity, we run Sphynx 2.0, our competitive intelligence diagnostic. Allow around a week. Jake walks you through the findings in a 60 to 90 minute session. You leave with a branded PDF report and a prioritised plan for what to do first.

Do I need to be on a retainer?
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No. A consultation is a standalone engagement. Some clients take the plan and implement it themselves. Others ask us to build it. Either works. We'll always recommend the simplest structure that makes sense for where your business is.

How much does an SEO consultation cost?
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The first conversation is free. If we see an opportunity worth exploring, we run Sphynx 2.0 on your market. That's NZD $489. If we then work together on a larger engagement, it comes off the first invoice.

Do you only work in Auckland?
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No. We're based in Auckland but we work with businesses across New Zealand and Australia. Most consultations are done remotely. Whether you're looking for an SEO consultant in Auckland or anywhere in NZ, the diagnostic and the process work the same way.

How is this different from talking to an SEO agency?
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An SEO agency will usually scope a retainer and start work immediately. We start by finding out whether SEO is actually the right priority for your business right now. If it is, we tell you exactly which keywords to target and why. If it isn't, we tell you that too.

How long does SEO take to work in NZ?
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Typically 3 to 6 months to see meaningful organic movement, depending on your current authority and how competitive your target terms are. Content and technical fixes can show results faster. Japan360 hit position 1 within 24 hours of implementation because the gap was genuinely open and the fix was structural.

What's a realistic budget for SEO in New Zealand?
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The diagnostic is NZD $489 and gives you a clear plan before you commit to anything ongoing. After that, engagements are scoped individually based on which phases are needed. Because there are no agency layers and no overhead, budget goes directly into the work. We'll give you a clear scope and price before anything starts.

What is AI search visibility and why does it matter?
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AI search tools like ChatGPT and Gemini now influence how people find businesses. 37% of consumers start their search in AI instead of Google, and AI search traffic converts at five times the rate of traditional search. If your business isn't being cited in AI answers, you're invisible to a growing share of your market. Kyttn builds AI visibility into the SEO architecture from day one.