Martin
Founder, strategy and audits
Writes every audit and takes every first call. On your account from day one, running growth for SMEs since 2010 in the UK.
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More Rides Booked in the UK.
More Account Work.
Built for UK owner-led businesses competing in British search. Riders choose taxis for reliability, coverage and ease of booking. If your company is hard to find or slow to answer, the app or the next operator wins.
We help taxi and car service firms win airport, local and corporate rides with call-focused campaigns, UK local search and clear booking paths.
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Trusted by taxi and hackney companies to turn local demand into booked work
Who This Is For
For licensed taxi and car service operators competing with ride-hail apps on trust and availability in the UK. Taxis and Hackneys demand shows up on Google.co.uk as "taxi near me" and "airport taxi [city]". We build marketing around postcode and town pages across London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds and UK towns, town plus trade. Taxis and Hackneys buyers book through a UK number and a short form. Proof that converts here is Trustpilot, licence marks, and a Google Business Profile that matches Companies House. Slow replies lose the job to Checkatrade, Bark, and Google Business Profile. Reporting is in £ (GBP); VAT at 20% belongs in the unit economics.
check_circle Taxis and Hackneys operators covering London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds and UK towns
check_circle Teams that need "taxi near me" and "airport taxi [city]" on Google.co.uk
check_circle Businesses booking through a UK number and a short form, not a shared directory
check_circle Owners who want proof via Trustpilot, licence marks, and a Google Business Profile that matches Companies House
Who buys, and what they search
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Who you are marketing to
- personLocals who need a ride to an appointment, the train station or an event in the UK
- personTravelers who want a booked ride to or from the airport in the UK
- personCompanies that need regular rides for staff or clients in the UK
- personFamilies and groups planning rides for weddings, proms and nights out in the UK
- personOlder riders and people with mobility needs who want a trusted local driver in the UK
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What buyers search for
searchtaxi near mesearchairport taxi [city]searchbook a cab for tomorrowsearchtaxi to [airport name]searchwedding car hire near me
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Ready to book
- boltTaps on the call button in the UK
- boltVisitors open the pre-book or quote form in the UK
- boltSearches that include an airport, station or address in the UK
- boltCalls from business accounts asking about regular rides in the UK
What drives their decision
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Reliability, on-time pickups and clear availability in the UK
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A simple way to book by phone, online or app in the UK
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Clear pricing or a quote before the ride in the UK
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Licensing, safe vehicles and trusted drivers in the UK
How we capture intent
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Click-to-call ads and pages in the UK
Ads and pages built for a quick call or booking request on a phone in the UK.
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Map and UK local search
A Google Business Profile (the listing that shows on the map) with your UK service area, phone number and hours.
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Airport and event pages in the UK
Pages for airport rides, station transfers, weddings and events, each with a clear way to book in the UK.
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Business accounts in the UK
Outreach to companies, hotels and venues that book regular rides in the UK.
my_locationmarketing geo for taxis and hackneys covers London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds and UK towns with postcode and town pages.
Our Taxis and Hackneys Marketing Approach
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Taxis and Hackneys demand on Google.co.uk
Taxis and Hackneys shows up as "taxi near me" and "airport taxi [city]" on Google.co.uk. We capture postcode and town pages across London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds and UK towns, town plus trade.
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Leads that can book via a UK number and a short form
We filter tyre-kickers and job-seekers. The booking path is a UK number and a short form. Proof that converts is Trustpilot, licence marks, and a Google Business Profile that matches Companies House, not a shared directory lead.
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Local proof, not a price race
Messaging names coverage, Trustpilot, licence marks, and a Google Business Profile that matches Companies House, and response time. Slow replies lose taxis and hackneys jobs to Checkatrade, Bark, and Google Business Profile in the UK.
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From click to booked work
Quote, follow-up and repeat work run through a UK number and a short form. Reporting is in £ (GBP); VAT at 20% belongs in the job maths.
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Attribution under Consent Mode v2 and UK GDPR
Every taxis and hackneys enquiry keeps source, campaign and page. Consent Mode v2 and UK GDPR is in the tag plan.
Taxis and Hackneys marketing services
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SEO for Taxis and Hackneys in the UK
Help nearby customers find you on Google before they call a competitor in the UK
- checkService and location pages built around searches like "taxi near me" in the UK
- checkClear answers to questions people ask when comparing options like "airport taxi [city]" in the UK
- checkTechnical fixes that make your site easy for Google to read and easy for customers to call, enquire or book in the UK
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SEM for Taxis and Hackneys in the UK
Reach people who are ready to book on Google, without paying for clicks that never turn into customers in the UK
- checkGoogle Ads campaigns for "taxi near me" and similar high-intent searches in the UK
- checkBlocked search terms (negative keywords) that cut job-search, how-to and out-of-area clicks in the UK
- checkLanding pages that match the ad and lead to calls or bookings in the UK
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Meta Ads for Taxis and Hackneys in the UK
Reach the right local audience on Facebook and Instagram with proof-led ads in the UK
- checkLocation and interest targeting matched to how taxis and hackneys customers decide in the UK
- checkAd images and copy that show real proof, a clear offer and a reason to get in touch now in the UK
- checkRetargeting (follow-up ads) for people who already viewed your pricing, services or gallery pages in the UK
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Web Design for Taxis and Hackneys in the UK
Pages that make it easy to understand the offer and take the next step in the UK
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- checkReviews, credentials and the areas you serve visible before anyone scrolls in the UK
- checkForms, tap-to-call buttons and booking steps tested on phones in the UK
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Analytics for Taxis and Hackneys in the UK
See which channels bring real enquiries and new customers in the UK
- checkCall, form and chat tracking by campaign and landing page in the UK
- checkReporting tied to qualified leads and new customers, not vanity clicks in the UK
- checkDashboards your team can use to decide where to spend more or cut back in the UK
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CRM Integration for Taxis and Hackneys in the UK
Get every enquiry into your CRM (customer tracking system) fast, with its source recorded in the UK
- checkEnquiries from website forms, calls and Facebook and Instagram lead forms sent to the right person in the UK
- checkSource tags so every sale traces back to the marketing that brought it in the UK
- checkAutomatic follow-up steps so new enquiries get a fast reply and more turn into sales in the UK
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AI Optimisation for Taxis and Hackneys in the UK
Make your business easier for AI search tools to understand and recommend in the UK
- checkClear facts about your business, plus schema (hidden code that labels your details), so AI tools describe you accurately in the UK
- checkAn llms.txt file (a guide for AI tools) and consistent business details for ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews in the UK
- checkMonitoring how AI surfaces your brand for searches like "taxi near me" in the UK
Our team
The same people on the audit and on the work
Martin writes every audit and takes the first call. The same team stays on the account. 160+ businesses since 2010 in the UK.
Yoana
Social and app development
Shapes social strategy and builds practical app experiences that turn attention into action in the UK.
Mike
SEO
Owns technical, local and content SEO so the right buyers find you when demand is highest in the UK.
Robert
Paid media
Plans and manages paid search and social campaigns around qualified leads in the UK.
Elmer
Analytics
Connects tracking, attribution and reporting so decisions are based on revenue-quality data in the UK.
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Design
Creates clear brand and conversion-focused design across landing pages, campaigns and product experiences in the UK.
Certified and experienced
Certified where it matters. Accountable for the outcome in the UK.
Verified platform knowledge, 25+ years of hands-on experience, and an operating track record since 2010 in the UK.
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✓Google Tag ManagerCertified
✓Operating since 2010Proven experience
✓What You Can Expect
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Qualified taxis and hackneys enquiries from "taxi near me" on Google.co.uk
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Less spend lost to Checkatrade, Bark, and Google Business Profile in the UK
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Faster replies on a UK number and a short form
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A clear view of which channel booked the work
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More local and airport booking enquiries in the UK
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Stronger corporate and account lead flow in the UK
This is taxis and hackneys marketing designed to book real jobs and build a reputation that compounds, not just chase lead volume in the UK.
The HeyLead Difference
Marketing measured in booked jobs, not clicks
Every channel is tied back to real enquiries and won work, so you always know what your marketing is actually returning in the UK.
Budgets and reporting in £ (GBP). VAT at 20% belongs in the unit economics.
You are in good company
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format_quote I have worked with Martin and his company for several years. He managed our website and provided SEO and SEM support. He has been a great partner in this area and always produced high quality results. I recommend him for any needs you may have in this area.
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Warren Stokes
Director of Sales and Marketing, Avidian
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Andrew Woodruff
CEO, Woodruff Property Management
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format_quote Our company 1800 CLEANER has worked with Martin for over two years now and we can attest he is one of the best. His technical knowledge in the SEO and online marketing space is second to none. But more importantly he cares. He listens and truly empathises with the client. We have no hesitation in recommending him.
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Michael Sweet
CEO, 1800 CLEANER
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Paul Liddiatt
Chief Marketing Officer, NewBook
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format_quote HeyLead helped us develop SEO ranking on key search terms for our platform. They also helped us build, test and manage our paid SEM program. They were very responsive to our specific goals and brought subject matter expertise, saving us a lot of time and effort.
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Joe Charlson
CEO, CallerReady
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format_quote The team at HeyLead managed our SEO and SEM with great aptitude. I would recommend their services for anyone looking to level up their search engine presence, paid or organic.
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Kim Lazaro
Digital Marketing Manager, NewBook
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions about taxis and hackneys marketing? We have got honest answers in the UK.
Most taxis and hackneys enquiries are time-wasters. Can you fix the quality?
Quality is targeting and message match. On Google.co.uk we split "taxi near me" from cheap research. The filter is a UK number and a short form plus Trustpilot, licence marks, and a Google Business Profile that matches Companies House, not another form field.
How quickly will Taxis and Hackneys see results?
Paid can produce qualified enquiries in weeks. SEO on Google.co.uk compounds.
Do we have to sign a long contract?
No. It is month to month, with no commitment, and free to cancel with 1 month's notice. Most clients stay because "taxi near me" and booking via a UK number and a short form perform.
How do you report on what is working?
Reporting is enquiries and booked work, tied to Google.co.uk and postcode and town pages. Every lead has a source. Consent Mode v2 and UK GDPR is in the measurement plan.
Can local taxis still win customers from ride-hail apps in the UK?
Yes, in the jobs where an app is weaker: pre-booked airport runs, regular account customers, hospital appointments, school runs and riders who want a known local firm. Taxis that show a fixed fare, a clear way to book and a real person to call tend to hold their ground. We market those strengths in the UK. Campaigns follow Google.co.uk and how local buyers actually enquire.
What is a good lead for a taxi company in the UK?
A booking request with pickup, drop-off, time and passenger details, or a call from someone who needs a ride now. Account requests from hotels, clinics and firms are worth the most because they repeat. We track which source led to each booked job rather than counting clicks in the UK.
Should we push phone bookings, our own app or online forms in the UK?
Use the routes your riders already trust, and make each one quick. Older riders and urgent jobs lean on the phone, regular riders like an app, and airport and event jobs suit a form with a confirmation. We match the route to the type of job and your dispatch set-up in the UK.
How do taxis and hackneys prove they are safe and legitimate in the UK?
By showing your registration, vehicle and driver checks, insurance and vehicle standards in plain view on the site and profile. Riders check this before they book for a child, an older relative or a late-night ride. The documents and rules stay yours, and we make them easy to find in the UK.
Marketing from $500 USD a month
Month to month, no commitment. One fee covers the pages, the search and ad work and the tracking. Ad spend is separate and stays in your own accounts in the UK.
Starting at
$500 USD per month
Free to cancel with 1 month's notice. Tell us what you sell and where. We come back with what the first month would fix in the UK.
Get a Free AuditWhat $500 a month covers
Pages
IncludedPages built around the searches your buyers actually type in the UK.
Search and ads
IncludedSearch and ads aimed at people ready to enquire in the UK.
Tracking
IncludedCalls, forms and bookings tagged to the search, ad or page behind them in the UK.
Let's Grow Bookings Beyond the Apps in the UK
If you run a taxi or hackney business and want more owned demand, let us talk in the UK.