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.
Travel and Activities
More Visitors in the UK.
More Booked Experiences.
Built for UK owner-led businesses competing in British search. Locals and travelers ask the same question every weekend: what is there to do near me? Operators who answer clearly online win the ticket, table or tour.
HeyLead helps attractions and experience businesses show up in local discovery moments with pages, ads and booking paths that convert curiosity into paid visits in the UK.
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Trusted by local attraction operators to turn local demand into booked work
Who This Is For
For attractions, tours and experience brands competing for local and visitor attention in the UK. Things to Do demand shows up on Google.co.uk as "things to do near me today" and "fun things to do this weekend". We build marketing around postcode and town pages across London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds and UK towns, town plus trade. Things to Do 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 Things to Do operators covering London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds and UK towns
check_circle Teams that need "things to do near me today" and "fun things to do this weekend" 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
- personFamilies looking for something to do on a weekend or school break in the UK
- personVisitors in town for a few days who want the best thing to fill an afternoon in the UK
- personLocals with guests visiting who need a plan in the UK
- personCouples and friend groups picking a date or a group outing in the UK
- personGroup organizers booking for a birthday, team day or school trip in the UK
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What buyers search for
searchthings to do near me todaysearchfun things to do this weekendsearchthings to do with kids in [city]searchbest tours in [city]searchactivities for a rainy day near me
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Ready to book
- boltVisitors open the ticket or booking page on a phone in the UK
- boltSearches that include a date, a group size or the word today in the UK
- boltPeople check hours, pricing and parking before booking in the UK
- boltCalls or messages asking if there is space for a group in the UK
What drives their decision
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Photos and reviews that show what the experience is really like in the UK
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A clear price, duration and what is included in the UK
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Easy online booking with times that work on a phone in the UK
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Location, parking and how the weather affects the plan in the UK
How we capture intent
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Map and UK local search
Your Google Business Profile (the listing that shows on the map) with current hours, photos and reviews, so you show up for things to do near me in the UK.
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Search ads for ready-to-book searches in the UK
Ads that appear when someone searches for activities, tours or a specific experience in the UK.
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Seasonal and weather campaigns in the UK
Campaigns timed to holidays, school breaks and good or bad weather days in the UK.
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Reviews and photos in the UK
Fresh reviews and real photos that help first-time visitors feel sure before they book in the UK.
my_locationmarketing geo for things to do covers London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds and UK towns with postcode and town pages.
Our Things to Do Marketing Approach
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Things to Do demand on Google.co.uk
Things to Do shows up as "things to do near me today" and "fun things to do this weekend" 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 things to do 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 things to do enquiry keeps source, campaign and page. Consent Mode v2 and UK GDPR is in the tag plan.
Things to Do marketing services
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SEO for Things to Do 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 "things to do near me today" in the UK
- checkClear answers to questions people ask when comparing options like "fun things to do this weekend" 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 Things to Do 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 "things to do near me today" 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 Things to Do 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 things to do 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 Things to Do in the UK
Pages that make it easy to understand the offer and take the next step in the UK
- checkPages built for searches like "things to do with kids in [city]" and for quote or booking requests in the UK
- 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 Things to Do 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 Things to Do 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 Things to Do 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 "things to do near me today" 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.
Dino
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 things to do enquiries from "things to do near me today" 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 ticket and experience bookings from UK local search
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Seasonal campaigns for holidays, school breaks and weather windows in the UK
This is things to do 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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format_quote HeyLead was able to quickly bring structure and order to our Search Engine Marketing campaigns. Their methodical approach turned around our SEM performance and allowed us to demonstrate the ROI from the programs.
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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 things to do marketing? We have got honest answers in the UK.
Most things to do enquiries are time-wasters. Can you fix the quality?
Quality is targeting and message match. On Google.co.uk we split "things to do near me today" 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 Things to Do 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 "things to do near me today" 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.
How do people decide which things to do when they search in the UK?
Most compare photos, reviews, price, length and distance in a minute or two. They pick whichever option looks easy to book and worth the money. Clear details on your listing and pages remove the doubts that send them elsewhere in the UK. Campaigns follow Google.co.uk and how local buyers actually enquire.
Can you reach tourists and locals with one budget in the UK?
marketing budgets for things to do are planned in £ (GBP). VAT at 20% sits in the CPA sheet.
What does a good lead look like for an attraction or tour in the UK?
A good lead is a paid booking, a gift voucher sale or a group request with a date and a head count. A call asking about space on a named day counts too. We record each one so you can see which source produced it in the UK.
How do you handle seasons and weather in the UK?
We plan around your real calendar. Content, ads and budget rise before school breaks and holiday weekends, and ease off in quiet or closed months. A wet forecast can switch on indoor and rainy-day messages 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 Get More People Through the Door in the UK
If you run a local attraction or experience and want more measured bookings, let us talk in the UK.