INDUSTRY · ACCOUNTING FIRMS

For accounting firms: growth without leaning on referrals.

An accounting firm's best customer journey starts with trust. We build websites, visibility and content that reflect your expertise — and bring quality leads, not mass.

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EXPERT FILE / 2025-Q4 ESTABLISHED
iKone · Authority Lab
SEO + content + LinkedIn
+30 %
Conversion uplift — Alttum case.
seo_focus long_tail
content_cadence 1_per_mo
linkedin partner_voices
ads support_only
01 / Sound familiar?

An accounting firm's growth challenge is unique

Demand exists, but standing out takes time, expertise and the right tools. Several of these sound familiar?

KIP-01

Growth runs on referrals

New clients come through old referrals. A good thing — but it doesn't scale, and if the referral flow dries up, growth stops.

KIP-02

Competitor X is everywhere

A competitor shows up on LinkedIn, search engines, industry magazines. Their know-how may not be at your level, but their marketing is.

KIP-03

The site exists but doesn't sell

Business-card site. Name, services, contact info — but nothing that sets you apart from the competitor or convinces a new client of trust.

KIP-04

A succession is approaching, the brand has stagnated

Younger partners want to modernize, older ones are used to the old. The brand refresh has been on the list for 3 years — and is still on the list.

02 / What we do

What we do for accounting firms

In accounting, growth is built differently than in local services. The emphasis is on trust, expertise and long-term visibility.

  • Expert sites that reflect your level — A site whose content, structure and visual identity match your expertise. A business-card site isn't enough for a buyer.
  • SEO as the long-term visibility foundation — An accounting firm doesn't do as well on Google Ads as on SEO. We build visibility for organic search: "accounting firm [city]", "accountant for entrepreneurs", "payroll outsourcing".
  • Content marketing that builds trust — Blog posts, guides and articles whose readers become clients months later. This is slow but durable.
  • LinkedIn visibility support — The firm's LinkedIn page, content ideation and sharing support. Not ghostwriting — done in collaboration with the partners.
  • Advertising as a support function, not the main channel — Google Ads can be used as support especially for new services, but not as the primary traffic source.
ACCOUNTING SPEC / 2025 VERIFIED
Accounting package · Authority
Tailored to the field
<2 s
Mobile load, measurable from day one.
tracking server_side
page_speed cwv_pass
analytics ga4 + capi
reporting monthly
03 / Example
EXAMPLE

Alttum · Expert services

Website + SEO + content · LinkedIn support
+30%
Conversion volume and quality both rose, per the client's own assessment

Accounting firm Alttum saw conversion volume and quality rise by over 30% according to the client's own assessment after a strategic marketing overhaul. The emphasis was on the website, content marketing and LinkedIn visibility — not on aggressive advertising.

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CASE FILE / ACCOUNTING-2025 VERIFIED
Alttum · Expert services
Website + SEO + content · LinkedIn support
+30 %
Conversion volume and quality both rose, per the client's own assessment
metric +30%
tracking server_side
optimization continuous
status live
04 / Pricing

Accounting firm package from €800/mo + VAT

From
€800/mo + VAT

A package tailored for accounting firms is usually broader than starter packages tailored for local service businesses, because growth is built from the site, content and visibility — not from advertising alone. Price is set by scope.

What the package includes
  • Expert-level website
  • Search engine optimization (technical + content)
  • Content marketing (blog posts, guides) — one article per month
  • LinkedIn visibility ideas and sparring
  • Google Ads campaigns as a support function if needed
  • Server-side tracking and enquiry measurement
  • Monthly report and meeting
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05 / How we start

Collaboration builds in stages

In accounting, the long view is the core. The start is considered, and promises aren't made in numbers.

VAIHE 01
01
Free discovery call (45 min)
We go over the firm's growth strategy, current marketing actions and target audience. We design a strategy that matches your customer journey.
VAIHE 02
02
Launch
Site live in 3–4 weeks, first SEO and content actions in 1–2 weeks. The schedule fits your calendars, since content building requires your input as experts.
VAIHE 03
03
Long-term development
Monthly meeting and report. Results start to accumulate at 3–6 months and grow from there. In accounting, the long view is the core.
06 / FAQ

Answers to the key questions

Do we need advertising, or can we get by with SEO and content alone?

Most accounting firms do better long-term with SEO and content than with advertising — that's the nature of the accounting buying journey. Advertising can be used as a support function for new service launches or quick brand reinforcement, but it's rarely the primary channel.

Do we have to produce content ourselves?

In most accounting firms the best content emerges from collaboration — we handle the writing and technical optimization, you provide expert substance. Typically this means 1–2 hours of sparring with a partner per article. With some clients the partners write themselves and we just edit — that works too.

How long until visibility improves?

First improvements show in 3–6 months (local SEO, search ranking lift). Significant results (new clients from organic search) typically come at 6–12 months. After that results continue growing for years.

Do you also handle a brand refresh if needed?

To some extent: new sites typically include a visual identity update that goes hand in hand with the marketing refresh. For larger brand projects (new name, new logo, fully revised brand message), we recommend turning to one of the specialized brand agencies in our network. Their work alongside ours usually produces the best outcome. Marketing and branding move in the same direction, but each is best handled by specialists in that area.

What if we're a small accounting firm (1–3 people)?

Fits. Our package scales from a small operator to mid-sized. For smaller firms we typically recommend starting with SEO and a few blog posts — advertising comes later or not at all. The starting point is always realism: how much you can implement, how much it makes sense to invest.

Can we work with you on consulting first before committing to a big package?

Absolutely. Our consulting (audit or strategy project) is a natural way to start, especially if you want an outside view before deciding. Some client relationships have started exactly this way — consulting first, broader cooperation later (or not at all — both are fine).

Ready to grow your firm over the long term?

Book a free 45-minute discovery call. We'll go through the current situation, growth goals and existing marketing actions — and tell you straight where it's worth starting.

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