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Visible in Dortmund with SEO – and found by the right customers

In cities like Dortmund and the surrounding Ruhr region, competition is intense. Companies that want to succeed have to stand out from the crowd. Having your own website is essential today – yet search engines like Google demand more than a visually appealing web presence.

As a specialized SEO agency for Dortmund, we are experts at positioning websites in the top spots of Google search results – because when people search, they usually focus on the top 10.

The team of the SEO agency Farbentour

Your location in focus

This is Dortmund

With around 588,000 residents, Dortmund is the largest city in the Ruhr region and the eighth-largest in Germany. The former city of coal, steel and beer has long since become a modern hub for logistics, insurance and technology – home to companies such as Signal Iduna, Wilo, Materna, adesso and DSW21.

Around the Phoenix See lake, the TechnologiePark and TU Dortmund university, a vibrant startup and research scene has emerged – and with Borussia Dortmund (BVB) and the Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund is known far beyond the region. From the craft business in Hörde to the tech startup in the city center: anyone who wants to be found in Dortmund needs well-thought-out, locally focused SEO.

Map of Dortmund with its twelve city districts
12
City districts
~588,000
Residents
280
km² area
12
City districts
1,140
Years of history
Skyline of Dortmund with its landmarks: Zeche, Reinoldikirche, Florianturm, Signal Iduna Park, Dortmunder U and Adlerturm

Why Dortmund is so appealing for companies

Dortmund as a business location

Dortmund has mastered structural change like hardly any other city: where mines and steelworks once stood, insurance, logistics, IT and science now shape the economy. Among the top employers are Signal Iduna, Wilo, DEW21, Materna, adesso, Amazon, Continental as well as TU Dortmund university and numerous Fraunhofer institutes.

But smaller companies and solo self-employed people benefit from SEO for Dortmund too: anyone out and about with their phone usually searches for results nearby – which makes local SEO all the more important. A look at relevant business keywords shows the diversity:

Medical care
Doctor's office DortmundDentist DortmundOphthalmologist DortmundAlternative practitioner DortmundCare service Dortmund
Personal care & pet supplies
Hairdresser DortmundNail salon DortmundMassage salon DortmundPet shop DortmundVeterinarian DortmundDog grooming Dortmund
Retail
Bookstore DortmundFashion store DortmundBoutique DortmundElectronics store Dortmund
Gastronomy & hospitality
Italian restaurant DortmundVegan snack bar DortmundCocktail bar DortmundBoutique hotel DortmundTrade fair hotel Dortmund
Services, trades & leisure
Car repair shop DortmundElectrician DortmundMoving company DortmundGym DortmundDance school DortmundEscape room Dortmund

More than clicks, leads and sales

These are the benefits SEO gives your company

The company positions itself as an expert in its industry with valuable content.
Brand awareness grows continuously.
Through relevant content, the target audience gains trust in the brand.
The conversion rate turns out noticeably higher.
The Google ranking improves sustainably – without additional advertising costs.

SEO in the age of AI

Using artificial intelligence wisely

ChatGPT & Co. can help with content creation. But Google continues to place the highest value on originality, experience, expertise, authoritativeness and trustworthiness (E-E-A-T). Low-quality AI-generated content can even be penalized – an expert has to check every statement.

Increasingly, users search on ChatGPT, Perplexity or Google AI Overviews instead of only on Google
Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) ensures your company is cited in AI answers
Structured data helps both Google and AI crawlers classify content correctly
Classic SEO remains the foundation on which AI visibility is built too
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SEO done smartly

Why Farbentour is your SEO agency for Dortmund

We take a data-driven approach and rely on tailored, sustainable strategies designed specifically for the needs of your company. Our results speak for themselves.

Results orientation
Through increased website traffic, our clients generate more leads and inquiries.
Targeted measures
Our SEO strategies are tailored individually to the needs of your company.
Data and transparency
We offer clear, structured and comprehensible SEO processes.
Flexible cooperation
Short contract terms – you book the services you actually need.
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This is how we move you to the front

The process at Farbentour

We follow a systematic seven-step process to optimize the SEO performance of your website.

1

Getting to know your company

We thoroughly analyze your company, your products or services and your target audience – including your USPs and your previous SEO history.

2

Detailed keyword research

We identify industry-specific, relevant keywords for searches around Dortmund and categorize them by search volume and relevance.

3

SEO audit & strategy development

We analyze content, internal linking and existing backlinks – and develop a tailored SEO strategy from them.

4

On-page & technical optimizations

We improve structure and load times as well as all on-page elements: texts, keywords, images, videos and URLs.

5

Off-page optimization

We build high-quality backlinks to strengthen the authority of your website sustainably.

6

Content creation & content marketing

We produce high-quality, target-audience-oriented content – from blog articles and e-books to graphics.

7

Monitoring & reporting

We continuously monitor the performance of your website and report regularly on the results achieved.

Publications & talks

We share our knowledge

We are proven experts in the field of search engine optimization – at industry conferences, in specialist publications and at the Springer Gabler publishing house we pass on our know-how.

Wir teilen unser Wissen – OMR, Content World, SEO Campixx, Springer Gabler (Content Distribution), Ryte Star Author, SCM, Semrush

A selection of our case studies

We multiply traffic, leads and revenue

This is why 9 out of 10 clients stay with us for the long run!

Here is what our satisfied clients say:

  • After bad experiences, finally the right SEO agency...

    After very bad experiences with another SEO company, I switched to "farbentour.de" with a healthy dose of scepticism. Mr Auler and his team proved me wrong in no time, and a successful collaboration developed – reflected, among other things, in our strong Google rankings. I am looking forward to what comes next!

  • Fast and reliable...

    “We have worked with Farbentour on several website relaunches. Farbentour supports us quickly and reliably with the SEO expertise we need – just as if they were our own employees.”

  • Farbentour delivers results...

    In Farbentour Online Marketing GmbH we have found a reliable partner for our digital PR and SEO goals. Every task is implemented quickly and dependably. Working together is a pleasure and, most importantly, the results speak for themselves. We can recommend the Farbentour agency to anyone!

  • Rankings improved enormously...

    “As part of our relaunch, Farbentour brought our company website up to date with state-of-the-art SEO measures. Our rankings improved enormously as a result. Everyone on the team is always extremely helpful. A partnership that really works.”

  • Revenue increased significantly...

    “We are very happy with the collaboration with Farbentour. The SEO measures increased our revenue significantly. The team’s expertise and commitment won our trust and turned the collaboration into a real success.”

  • Extremely professional and quick...

    “I have handed projects to Farbentour on several occasions. The team is extremely professional and quick. The execution could not have been better. Not every agency can do that!”

  • The only provider who kept their promise...

    “I would like to thank the Farbentour team for the clean work they have done. After five agencies, you are the only provider who kept their promise. Simply outstanding.”

  • Excellent expertise and reliability...

    “What we value about the Farbentour agency is their excellent expertise and reliability. As a client we are very satisfied and intend to continue working with them.”

  • A noticeable rise in organic traffic...

    Since Fabian and his team took over our SEO, our visibility and organic traffic have risen sharply. Many keywords now rank consistently in positions 1 to 3. Many thanks to you for the great job!

  • First-class results delivered...

    “Top marks with distinction! We came to Fabian Auler and his team through a recommendation, and all I can say is that the work is perfect. Besides being reliable, Farbentour has consistently delivered first-class results since we started working together – and dealing with the whole team is a real pleasure on top of that.”

  • Very client-centered...

    „Reliable and very client-centered. Thinks along with any project we are working on and always makes sure we get the best performance!"

  • We recommend Farbentour...

    “We are absolutely happy with the collaboration with Farbentour! Communication and coordination run smoothly and without any fuss. Our questions are answered very quickly and in a highly client-focused way. We definitely recommend Farbentour!”

From consultation to implementation – we support you flexibly and reliably.

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Frequently asked questions

FAQ on SEO for Dortmund

Local SEO focuses on highlighting companies in local Google search results – here in Dortmund. This is especially important for local shops and service providers that want to be found more easily in their region.

A reputable agency starts every project with an audit, thorough keyword research and a tailored strategy. On top of that, look out for structured processes, realistic cost estimates, transparency and regular controlling.

That depends on the scope of the measures required. It is best to budget at least 1,000 euros per month to actually see effects.

SEO is a continuous process – results usually show after six to nine months, depending on the current state of your website.

Yes – SEO audits, keyword research, SEO strategies and link building can be booked separately.

SEA delivers immediate but ad-budget-dependent results. SEO is sustainable: even after the optimization is complete, your target audience continues to find your offering.

SEO is worthwhile for companies of every size – from SMEs and corporations to solo self-employed people and associations in Dortmund and the surrounding area.

Because we don't deliver SEO off the shelf but tailor every strategy in a data-driven, individual way to your company. With us you get a fixed team with a personal contact person, transparent reports and honest recommendations – even when a measure makes no sense in your case.

Our client testimonials and case studies show: we work sustainably, understandably and at eye level. From our location in Mettmann we can also be there in person quickly in the Dortmund area and the rest of the Ruhr region.

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