A specialist studio, built around results.
Based in Highbury, Meyerton, we build SEO and AI-powered digital growth strategies for businesses across Gauteng and beyond — small team, direct communication, work you can actually see move.
Built in Gauteng, for Gauteng businesses first.
BurnesSEO started with a simple idea: most local businesses don't need a bigger agency, they need one that actually reads the data. That local grounding still shapes how we work today — we understand the neighbourhoods our clients' customers search from, not just the keywords on a spreadsheet. As those engagements grew into national and regional projects, AI took over the repetitive parts of delivery — content, reporting, lead response — so the same small team could take on more without the work getting generic. Clarity, strategy and honest reporting over templated playbooks, still.
Three things we won't compromise on
Clarity over jargon
You'll always know what we did this month and why — plain-language reporting, no vanity metrics dressed up as wins.
Strategy before tactics
We audit and research before we touch a single page — every recommendation ties back to a measurable outcome.
Work that compounds
SEO isn't a one-off campaign. We build foundations — technical, content, authority — that keep paying off long after.
in-house specialists across strategy, writing & design.
services, from technical SEO to AI marketing automation.
SEO bundle tiers, built around local, national & regional reach.
Meet the people behind the rankings
Bibi Burness
Leads BurnesSEO's vision across strategy, brand development, SEO campaigns, content and social media.
Shané Van Staaden
Keeps campaigns sharp and accountable — from keyword targeting to performance reporting.
Caitlyn Martin
Designs the pages and experiences that turn search traffic into real enquiries.
Curious what this looks like for your business?
Tell us where you rank today — we'll tell you honestly what it'll take to move.